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Oakland Hills residents affected by Keller Fire hold training meeting

Fires raging in Los Angeles are fueling questions in Oakland neighborhoods about how to address the threat of wildfires, with two shuttering fire districts.

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Bay Area content creators anxiously await potential TikTok ban

With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.

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Santa Clara Valley Water Districts votes to support Delta tunnel project

The Santa Clara Valley Water District met Tuesday to consider whether to continue supporting Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial Delta water tunnel project.

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Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast, Threatens Brentwood, Encino

Los Angeles fire victims get protections from predatory real estate investors under new order from Gov. Newsom

The order targets opportunistic real estate speculators who make unsolicited cash offers well below market value in attempts to exploit victims of the Los Angeles-area fires.

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San Francisco expecting better tourism year with more conventions lined up

San Francisco is expecting a better tourism year in 2025 as the city will be hosting more conventions than it did in 2024.

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SF & Peninsula News

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Bay Area content creators anxiously await potential TikTok ban

With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.

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San Francisco expecting better tourism year with more conventions lined up

San Francisco is expecting a better tourism year in 2025 as the city will be hosting more conventions than it did in 2024.

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San Francisco police issue warning after $374K stolen in blessing scams

San Francisco police are warning members of the Chinese community to be extra vigilant after thieves have stolen nearly $400,000 from elderly women in recent months in so-called "blessing scams."

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Man accused of shooting at San Francisco Muni bus; occupants unhurt

Police in San Francisco said they arrested a man suspected of shooting at a Muni bus in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood early Monday morning.

14H ago

2 SF police officers injured when pursuit ends in Portola District crash

Two San Francisco police officers were hospitalized with minor injuries Monday after an early morning suspect chase ended in a crash in the Portola neighborhood.

Jan 13

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East Bay News

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Oakland Hills Keller Fire Training Meeting

Oakland Hills residents affected by Keller Fire hold training meeting

Fires raging in Los Angeles are fueling questions in Oakland neighborhoods about how to address the threat of wildfires, with two shuttering fire districts.

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Fremont Fire Department expands service, welcomes new company

Amid growing concerns over funding cuts to public safety programs and fire department preparedness in California, Fremont in the East Bay is standing out with a rare expansion in fire resources.

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Oakland man pleads guilty to firebombing UC Berkeley patrol car

The man accused of firebombing a UC Berkeley patrol car and trying to firebomb a federal building pleaded guilty, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.

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One person detained after deadly Oakland shooting

Police in Oakland have detained a person in connection with a fatal shooting on East 12th St. Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

14H ago

Bay Area shelters take in pets from LA County to help overwhelmed facilities

Shelters from around the greater Bay Area are taking in cats and dogs that were previously housed in Los Angeles-area shelters in an effort to free up space for pets displaced or rescued from wildfires.

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Santa Clara Valley Water Districts votes to support Delta tunnel project

The Santa Clara Valley Water District met Tuesday to consider whether to continue supporting Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial Delta water tunnel project.

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Man arrested after landmark water tower in Campbell vandalized

Police in Campbell have arrested a man suspected of vandalizing the city's landmark water tower after he was found on the structure over the weekend.

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SJ police arrest 2 suspects in July armed robbery, seize cache of weapons

Police in San Jose on Tuesday confirmed the recent arrests of two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at an Alum Rock business last summer, one of whom was in possession of almost a dozen handguns and rifles.

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Regional Medical Center Trauma Center San Jose

Santa Clara County to acquire Regional Medical Center in San Jose for $150M

An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services.

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San Jose Fire crews knock down 2-alarm house fire

Firefighters were able to control a two-alarm house fire near the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose Monday afternoon, according to authorities.

Jan 13

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Coroner identifies 4 family members found dead in Santa Rosa home

Authorities have identified four people who were found dead in a Santa Rosa mobile home last week as a once married couple and their adult children.

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Santa Rosa boy injured in gang-related shooting; 2 teens arrested

Police in Santa Rosa said officers took two teenage suspects into custody Monday afternoon after an alleged gang-related shooting that injured a teen boy, authorities said.

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Marin County swears in first Black supervisor in 175-year history

Brian Colbert was officially sworn in at Tuesday's Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting as the county's first Black board member in its 175-year history.

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Suspect leads CHP on wrong-way chase down Highway 101 in San Rafael

A driver fleeing from Rohnert Park officers on Monday went the wrong direction on northbound Highway 101 and crashed into a patrol car, San Rafael police said.

Jan 13

Woman rescued after fire breaks out at Santa Rosa supportive housing complex

Firefighters in Santa Rosa rescued a woman after a fire broke out at a recently completed housing complex for the homeless over the weekend.

Jan 13

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Sports

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Warriors fall below .500 for 1st time this season after losing at Toronto

The Golden State Warriors fell below .500 for the first time this season after blowing a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter and losing 104-101 at Toronto on Monday night.

Jan 13

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki not signing with Giants, team says

The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have been informed Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki won't be signing with them.

Jan 13

Verlander eager to prove he can still pitch at highest level after injury-plagued season

Justin Verlander is determined to show he can still pitch at the highest level as he joins the San Francisco Giants following a forgettable, injury-plagued 2024 season.

Jan 13

Marc-Andre Fleury makes 36 saves as the short-handed Wild beat the Sharks 3-1

Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves, Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy scored, and the short-handed Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1.

Jan 11

Haliburton, Siakam send Pacers past short-handed Warriors 108-96

Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 25 points Friday night to help the Indiana Pacers get past the Golden State Warriors 108-96.

Jan 10

Bay Area Crime

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San Francisco police issue warning after $374K stolen in blessing scams

San Francisco police are warning members of the Chinese community to be extra vigilant after thieves have stolen nearly $400,000 from elderly women in recent months in so-called "blessing scams."

9H ago

Oakland man pleads guilty to firebombing UC Berkeley patrol car

The man accused of firebombing a UC Berkeley patrol car and trying to firebomb a federal building pleaded guilty, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.

10H ago

Coroner identifies 4 family members found dead in Santa Rosa home

Authorities have identified four people who were found dead in a Santa Rosa mobile home last week as a once married couple and their adult children.

11H ago

Santa Rosa boy injured in gang-related shooting; 2 teens arrested

Police in Santa Rosa said officers took two teenage suspects into custody Monday afternoon after an alleged gang-related shooting that injured a teen boy, authorities said.

11H ago

One person detained after deadly Oakland shooting

Police in Oakland have detained a person in connection with a fatal shooting on East 12th St. Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

14H ago

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Technology

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Bay Area content creators anxiously await potential TikTok ban

With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.

4H ago

Meta is cutting 5% of its workforce, or more than 3,600 employees

Meta will cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on getting rid of low-performing employees at the social media giant.

15H ago

What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?

A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.

15H ago

Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and others

Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.

Jan 10

The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.

Jan 10

Health

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FDA sign outside the agency's headquarters building In Maryland

FDA unveils proposed rules to put nutrition facts on the front of the package

It will be up to the incoming Trump administration to finalize the rule on food labels.

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Santa Clara County to acquire Regional Medical Center in San Jose for $150M

An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services.

17H ago

Taquitos sold at Aldi stores are recalled due to metal pieces

Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquitos recalled after a consumer found metal pieces, while another reported a dental injury.

Jan 13

San Francisco health officials say presumptive bird flu case found in child

Health officials in San Francisco announced Friday that they are investigating a presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu that was found in a child who lives in the city.

Jan 10

CDC sign outside agency headquarters in Atlanta

New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests

Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.

Jan 8

Politics

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Pete Hegseth testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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Conservatives Gather In Phoenix For Annual AmericaFest

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration

Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are the three richest people in the world, according to Forbes.

12H ago

House passes ban on transgender students in girls sports

In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.

14H ago

Marin County swears in first Black supervisor in 175-year history

Brian Colbert was officially sworn in at Tuesday's Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting as the county's first Black board member in its 175-year history.

12H ago

Santa Clara County to acquire Regional Medical Center in San Jose for $150M

An agreement for the sale of the Regional Medical Center in Santa Clara County has been reached following months of concern about the area losing important trauma services.

17H ago

LGBTQ+

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Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with gay and lesbian veterans

If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.

Jan 6

Santa Cruz police make arrest in vandalism of LGBTQ+ pub

Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.

Dec 13, 2024

Youth Supportive Housing SoMa San Francisco

San Francisco youth supportive housing in SoMa on path to approval

The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.

Dec 4, 2024

San Jose State's volleyball season that ignited debate over women in sports ends in MW title match

San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.

Nov 30, 2024

A timeline of the SJSU Spartans women's volleyball controversial season

A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.

Nov 29, 2024

Entertainment

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Beyoncé donates $2.5 million, creates relief fund for Los Angeles-area fire victims

The funds are earmarked for Altadena and Pasadena families that lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.

Jan 13

Reunited '90s power-pop band Fantasy plays the Kilowatt

Revived local favorites Fantasy bring their danceable power-pop grooves to the Ivy Room Saturday night for a show that includes East Bay metal heroes Blackwülf and hard-rock cover band Thunderbleed aka Blind Vengeance.

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BottleRock 2025 line-up announced with headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake

BottleRock Napa Valley organizers on Monday announced the line-up for the 2025 edition of the Wine Country music festival with headliners Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and Noah Kahan.

Jan 13

Sam Moore, who sang "Soul Man" in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89

Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Jan 11

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TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban

Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.

Jan 9

Our Stories Define Us

Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.

Nov 28, 2023

VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels

Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.

Oct 13, 2023

VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods

A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.

Mar 8, 2023

Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy

A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.

Aug 18, 2023

VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots

Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.

May 24, 2023

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Oakland Hills residents who made it through Keller Fire hold training meeting

Kara St. Cyr reports on how Oakland Hills residents are preparing for the future. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

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Bay Area content creators worried about impact of potential TikTok ban

Kevin Ko reports on the potential TikTok ban and how it could affect Bay Area content creators. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

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San Francisco residents in Fillmore District worry about grocery store vacancy

Kenny Choi reports on community concerns about the grocery store that is closing in San Francisco’s Fillmore District. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

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PIX Now evening edition 1-14-25

CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Jan. 14, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.

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San Francisco expecting more tourists in 2025 thanks to conventions

Max Darrow reports on San Francisco’s tourism outlook for 2025. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

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Jefferson Awards

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2024 Jefferson Award winners remembered as Icon Award program launches

In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.

Jan 8

South Bay "Mrs. Claus" brings Christmas joy and more to San Jose families

It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.

Dec 12, 2024

Longtime Oakland Hills resident's nonprofit helps promote fire preparedness

For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.

Dec 4, 2024

East Palo Alto Boys & Girls Clubs provide artistic outlet for teens

In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.

Nov 27, 2024

85-year-old Army vet continues life of service by feeding San Francisco families

This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.

Nov 20, 2024

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Students Rising Above

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East Bay man's bicycle hobby turns into vehicle to help struggling teens excel

A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.

Oct 4, 2024

North Bay college student charts new life path with support of tight-knit family

For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.

Oct 4, 2024

Student emerges from family tragedy to juggles Cal studies with home duties

Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.

Oct 4, 2024

Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents

It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?

Apr 5, 2024

Students Rising Above scholar Elmer Sosa

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college

Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.

Jan 12, 2024

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