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Election Day 2024 live updates as America awaits results
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Suspect in police pursuit arrested after driving into water at Petaluma Marina
Authorities took a man into custody off the Petaluma Marina on Tuesday following a pursuit that ended in the water.
Highway 5 crash involving big rigs near Coalinga shuts all southbound lanes
A crash involving two big rigs on Interstate Highway 5 in Fresno County Tuesday afternoon shut down all southbound lanes near Coalinga, the California Highway Patrol said.
Red Flag Warning issued across Bay Area for critical fire weather conditions
Critical fire weather conditions were building across the Bay Area, prompting a Red Flag Warning for the region beginning Tuesday.
California Prop. 2 would allow the state to borrow $10 billion for public schools
California Proposition 2 asks voters to allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help fund upgrades, construction and renovation of public schools and community colleges.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
San Francisco police arrest 20 suspects in operations targeting shoplifters
San Francisco police officers arrested 20 people for allegedly shoplifting last month in coordinated operations, according the San Francisco Police Department.
Voting center in Oakland Hills closed on Election Day due to Red Flag Warning
A polling place in the Oakland hills was closed on Tuesday morning due to a Red Flag Warning issued for the Bay Area, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
Alameda County man convicted of sexually assaulting his partner
A 31-year-old man faces 7 years in prison after being found guilty of physically and sexually assaulting his partner in 2023, according to prosecutors.
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California Prop. 2 would allow the state to borrow $10 billion for public schools
California Proposition 2 asks voters to allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help fund upgrades, construction and renovation of public schools and community colleges.
Voting center in Oakland Hills closed on Election Day due to Red Flag Warning
A polling place in the Oakland hills was closed on Tuesday morning due to a Red Flag Warning issued for the Bay Area, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
California has 54 electoral votes. Here's how they're awarded
California has the most electoral votes of any state — 54. Here's how the Golden State will affect the Electoral College in upcoming presidential election.
FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Alameda County DA Pamela Price faces recall amid criticism over reform efforts
Alameda County voters are set to decide on the possible recall of District Attorney Pamela Price over her efforts at criminal justice reform.
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Returning Stephen Curry leads Warriors past Wizards
Stephen Curry scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half in his return from an ankle injury and the Golden State Warriors won their fourth straight game, 125-112 over the Washington Wizards.
McCaffrey returns to practice for the 49ers from Achilles tendon injury
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months as he hopes to return from an Achilles tendon injury for the second half of the season.
Athletics release brand guidelines for Sacramento move, officially strip "Oakland" from name
The A's have officially dropped "Oakland" from their name.
49ers aim for another big 2nd-half run after a rough start to the season
After an injury-plagued, shaky first half of the season for the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, the team is hoping to follow a similar pattern to the past two seasons.
Giants' Matt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Patrick Bailey among first-time winners
San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and catcher Patrick Bailey was among 14 first-time winners of baseball's most famous fielding honor.
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How to slash Halloween's bone-chilling volume of plastic waste
While the Halloween holiday brings excitement, creativity, and happy delirium for many kids, it also generates an unsettling amount of plastic waste.
UC Berkeley scientists invent compound that can pull C02 out of the air
A bright yellow powder invented by University of California at Berkeley scientists might be the game-changing tool humanity needs to slow the effects of climate change.
Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Levi's Stadium project tackles climate change at its root
At Levi's Stadium -- home to the San Francisco 49ers -- there is a winning strategy to address a warming planet, nine stories above the gridiron.
Rossmoor provides testing ground for autonomous shuttles
A Bay Area testing ground for high-tech public transportation can be founded in the most unlikely of places: Walnut Creek's Rossmoor retirement community.
Propellants in regularly prescribed inhalers are accelerating global warming
New reports reveal the most commonly prescribed inhaler in the U.S. may actually be contributing to climate change.
Silicon Valley startup's rogue effort to cool planet met with controversy
A strategy to cool the planet using stratospheric aerosol injection is being tested in the field by a pair of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Petaluma turns purple with plan to eliminate disposable-cup waste
An innovative pilot program underway in Petaluma may serve as a roadmap for the rest of the world on an approach to reduce single-use plastic waste and limit the risks to our planet.
Process to recycle plastics indefinitely being developed at UC Berkeley
A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
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Ahead of Proposition 36 vote, state data show California is not tracking retail theft suspects after arrests
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
First Alert Weather
Red Flag Warning issued across Bay Area for critical fire weather conditions
Critical fire weather conditions were building across the Bay Area, prompting a Red Flag Warning for the region beginning Tuesday.
Tuesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/5/24
Jessica Burch says the conditions leading to a Red Flag Warning will change before the end of the week.
Monday evening First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 11/4/24
Expect winds to pick up, as a Red Flag Warning goes into effect from Tuesday through Thursday. On Election Day, conditions will be dry, with highs in the 60s and 70s.
Monday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/4/24
Jessica Burch says a Red Flag Warning will be in effect across the Bay Area on Tuesday.
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Watch: Deputies pluck suspect out of water near Petaluma Marina
Authorities took a man into custody in the water off the Petaluma Marina on Tuesday after he led them on a pursuit.
Game Day: Duece Jones-Drew follows in father's footsteps at De La Salle
Maurice Jones-Drew was a star running back at De la Salle high school before a successful 9-year NFL career. Now his son Duece is following his father's legacy for the Spartans with his Dad on the coaching staff. Matt Lively reports. (11-5-24)
PIX Now - Morning Edition 11/5/24
Tuesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Tuesday morning First Alert Weather forecast 11/5/24
Jessica Burch says the conditions leading to a Red Flag Warning will change before the end of the week.
Canvassers continuing to campaign night before Election Day
Kelsi Thorud reports on canvassers making a final push for their propositions on the night before the election. 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
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
USF immigration policy expert discusses presidential election
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks with USF professor of law and migration studies Bill Ong Hing about the positions of the Trump and Harris campaigns when it comes to immigration reform and the situation at the border
UC Berkeley professor discusses threat of artificial intelligence in elections
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about how AI could play a role in potential election interference
UCSF doctor discusses summer Covid surge
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks UCSF infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi if Covid is any more serious than a cold these days, the latest on long Covid, and if the bird flu poses any threat of becoming the next pandemic
Bay Area political expert on campaigns tapping into social media influencers
The race for the White House is flooding our feeds. CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec asks Dr. Nolan Higdon with CSU East Bay about the impact of influencers in the presidential race, and if they can really tip the scales in battleground states
Bay Area teen provides mental health resources for students
CBS News Bay Area anchor Anne Makovec hears from Niku Sedarat from San Jose, an incoming Stanford student and member of DoSomething.Org, about an initiative that allows students to share ideas about addressing mental health in their communities. Anne also asks Dr. Nicole Stelter from Blue Shield of California how parents can provide support for their children
Bay Area lung cancer survivor recalls how car crash may have saved her life
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook has been reporting extensively on the rise in lung cancer cases among non-smoking Asian American women. Now, Liz talks to a Bay Area mother whose trip to Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center after a car crash may have saved her life. Liz also talks to Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, who performed the surgery, about the rise in lung cancer cases in Asian American women and what may be causing them
Reaction to Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Coalition on Homelessness Executive Director Jennifer Friedenbach and Senior Vice President of Public Policy for the Bay Area Council Adrian Covert to hear both sides of the debate over Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments
UC Berkeley professor on Silicon Valley's influence in potential Harris-Trump matchup
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the White House and has appeared to fend off any challengers for the Democratic nomination. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, which candidate will get support from Silicon Valley
Talking Politics: Bay Area professors on Biden's exit from race
Andrea Nakano and Brian Hackney spoke to San Jose State senior lecturer Donna Crane and Sonoma State professor David McCuan about the stunning developments in the presidential race Sunday. (7-21-24)
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San Francisco police arrest 20 suspects in operations targeting shoplifters
San Francisco police officers arrested 20 people for allegedly shoplifting last month in coordinated operations, according the San Francisco Police Department.
San Carlos man sentenced for $1 million investment, pandemic relief fraud
A San Carlos man was given over three years in federal prison on Monday for millions of dollars worth of fraud related to investment schemes and pandemic relief funds, according to prosecutors.
Canvassers in San Francisco making final push before Election Day
Several canvassers were still going strong on the corner of Market and Castro, using every last second to talk to as many voters as possible.
Highly disputed video shown in court during Bob Lee murder trial
A highly disputed video was presented as evidence in court Monday that prosecutors said showed Nima Momeni re-enacting the stabbing of Bob Lee.
SF mayoral candidate Mark Farrell agrees to historic campaign ethics fine
On the eve of Election Day, one of the candidates in the crowded race for San Francisco mayor was just hit with a record ethics fine.
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Voting center in Oakland Hills closed on Election Day due to Red Flag Warning
A polling place in the Oakland hills was closed on Tuesday morning due to a Red Flag Warning issued for the Bay Area, according to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters.
Alameda County man convicted of sexually assaulting his partner
A 31-year-old man faces 7 years in prison after being found guilty of physically and sexually assaulting his partner in 2023, according to prosecutors.
Measure V: Meet the 2 teenagers on a mission to lower voting age in Albany
A pair of Albany High School students are working to give their peers and future students a voice in local elections.
Vehicle fire shut down part of southbound I-880 in Oakland
Part of Interstate 880 in Oakland was closed Monday evening due to a vehicle fire, the California Highway Patrol said.
Livermore police arrest Oakland woman for allegedly having meth and stolen items
Livermore police arrested a woman early Friday morning for allegedly having drugs and several stolen items in her vehicle.
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San Jose man accused of at least 113 retail thefts
A San Jose man suspected of more than 110 retail thefts has been arrested on grand theft charges, police announced Monday.
Santa Clara sheriff's office says security will be ramped up for Election Day
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's office said they would be ramping up security and monitoring for any threats as voters head to the polls on Election Day.
San Jose man arrested on suspicion of starting fire inside a business
A San Jose man suspected of starting a fire inside a business was arrested in early October, police said.
VTA offering free rides for Santa Clara Co. voters heading to polls on Election Day
Voters in Santa Clara County will be able to get to the polls for no cost on Election Day, after the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Announced that they will offer free rides.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Highway 85 in Cupertino
A small plane made an emergency landing and forced the closure of southbound lanes on busy Highway 85 in Cupertino for hours Monday morning, authorities said.
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Suspect in police pursuit arrested after driving into water at Petaluma Marina
Authorities took a man into custody off the Petaluma Marina on Tuesday following a pursuit that ended in the water.
Organization promotes voting in San Rafael Latino enclave
Whether because of age or just heightened interest in this year's election, a lot of people are casting ballots for the first time.
2nd boat capsizes off Sonoma County coast near Bodega Bay; 1 dead, 1 missing
A boater was found dead and another was missing off the Sonoma County coast near Bodega Bay Monday after the second fatal boating accident in the area in less than 48 hours, authorities said.
3 teens arrested in Halloween melee at Petaluma shopping center
Police in Petaluma arrested three minors this weekend following a large melee at a shopping center Halloween night, the department said Sunday.
Search ongoing for boaters missing in Bodega Bay; 1 dead
A search for the remaining four missing boaters in Bodega Bay has been suspended, the Coast Guard said Sunday night.
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Native American artist blends cultural awareness with love for his hometown of Oakland
An East Bay man is celebrating his Apache heritage and his love of Oakland through his artwork.
San Francisco Sunset District holds Dia de los Muertos event
While the Mission District is getting ready for its grand Dia de los Muertos celebration Saturday, the Sunset District held its event Friday night.
SF program helps family with new water heater after plumbing nightmare
Life's little routines have returned for a San Francisco family after a plumbing nightmare upended their world, and it's thanks to a city program.
Livermore family creates massive haunted house in their backyard
One East Bay family takes Halloween to a whole new level with a massive haunted house they build in their backyard.
Bay Area breast cancer survivor advocating for early self-examination
A Bay Area woman is using her personal battle with breast cancer to advocate for early self-examination among women.
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Suspect in police pursuit arrested after driving into water at Petaluma Marina
Authorities took a man into custody off the Petaluma Marina on Tuesday following a pursuit that ended in the water.
Highway 5 crash involving big rigs near Coalinga shuts all southbound lanes
A crash involving two big rigs on Interstate Highway 5 in Fresno County Tuesday afternoon shut down all southbound lanes near Coalinga, the California Highway Patrol said.
California Prop. 2 would allow the state to borrow $10 billion for public schools
California Proposition 2 asks voters to allow the state to borrow $10 billion to help fund upgrades, construction and renovation of public schools and community colleges.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, dies at 64
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
San Francisco police arrest 20 suspects in operations targeting shoplifters
San Francisco police officers arrested 20 people for allegedly shoplifting last month in coordinated operations, according the San Francisco Police Department.
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Bay Area counties renew mask mandates at health care facilities
Several Bay Area counties have reinstated mask mandates at health care facilities to coincide with the beginning of respiratory virus season.
Invasive mosquito gains ground in Santa Clara Co. despite eradication efforts
South Bay residents and businesses are urged to be vigilant about standing water on their properties, as the invasive Aedes ageypti mosquito has been found in more locations despite eradication efforts.
Voters across Bay Area voice anxiety ahead of 2024 election
One week before Election Day and voters across the country were filling out their ballots. Along with that warm sense of civic pride, there may be another feeling: anxiety.
South Bay soccer team raises money for free breast cancer screenings
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one Santa Clara soccer player is working to raise money on and off the field to go toward a local health program.
Threat of foodborne pathogens is growing with climate change, experts warn
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
Bay Area Crime
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Suspect in police pursuit arrested after driving into water at Petaluma Marina
Authorities took a man into custody off the Petaluma Marina on Tuesday following a pursuit that ended in the water.
San Francisco police arrest 20 suspects in operations targeting shoplifters
San Francisco police officers arrested 20 people for allegedly shoplifting last month in coordinated operations, according the San Francisco Police Department.
Alameda County man convicted of sexually assaulting his partner
A 31-year-old man faces 7 years in prison after being found guilty of physically and sexually assaulting his partner in 2023, according to prosecutors.
San Carlos man sentenced for $1 million investment, pandemic relief fraud
A San Carlos man was given over three years in federal prison on Monday for millions of dollars worth of fraud related to investment schemes and pandemic relief funds, according to prosecutors.
Highly disputed video shown in court during Bob Lee murder trial
A highly disputed video was presented as evidence in court Monday that prosecutors said showed Nima Momeni re-enacting the stabbing of Bob Lee.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Community leader builds Day of the Dead altar to honor forgotten LGBTQ lives
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
Milpitas man guilty of domestic violence murder in 2021 killing of trans woman
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
U.S. troops kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
Pentagon upgrades "don't ask, don't tell" discharges to honorable
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
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Photos: Green Day holds massive homecoming bash at Oracle Park
Bay Area pop-punk heroes Green Day brought their current Saviors Tour to Oracle Park in San Francisco Friday for an epic show that also featured alt-rock favorites Smashing Pumpkins and fellow punk acts Rancid and the Linda Lindas.
Photos: All-star quartet Beat revives King Crimson songs in Napa
An all-star group featuring King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin along with guitar giant Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey played the music from Crimson's '80s albums at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Friday.
Photos: Songwriter Lucinda Williams dazzles at Stern Grove
Grammy-winning country-blues songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band put on a show-stopping performance at Stern Grove in San Francisco on Sunday, Aug. 18.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Sunday
This year's edition of Outside Lands came to an eclectic close Sunday with sets from headliner Sturgill Simpson, rising star Chappell Roan, rapper-turned-country-singer Post Malone and more.
Outside Lands 2024: Photos from Saturday
Outside Lands 2024 delivered another diverse line-up of music Saturday with sets from main stage headliner Sabrina Carpenter, club icon Grace Jones, Australian pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers and more.
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Berkeley woman's mission to promote child literacy through poetry marks 40 years
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
Oakland martial arts instructors provide self-defense classes to vulnerable communities
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
SF man uses photography to share stories of Chinatown community
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
South Bay couple promotes stroke rehabilitation with nonprofit, annual golf challenge
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
Leader of Swords to Plowshares has been caring for fellow military vets for decades
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.