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State Wants Central Valley Hazardous Waste Dump Expanded
FRESNO (CBS/AP) — California officials are recommending allowing a major expansion of the largest hazardous waste dump in the western United States, even though some residents blame the dump for birth...
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Oakland Police Arrest Man Accused In Violent Crime Spree
OAKLAND (KPIX 5) – A man dubbed by authorities as Oakland’s most wanted man was taken into custody for a series of violent crimes. Police credit the city’s new crime fighting strategy leading to the...
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9,500 Hit By Power Outages In San Jose, Campbell Due To Heat
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) — About 9,500 Pacific Gas & Electric customers were without power in the South Bay late Tuesday afternoon in a series of outages caused mainly by the increased use of air...
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AC Transit Talks To Resume Wednesday, No Strike Announced
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Ongoing contract talks between AC Transit’s management and the union that represents its bus operators and mechanics recessed Tuesday without an agreement but will resume on...
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Bay Area Cooling Centers Open To Help Heat Wave Sufferers
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) — As the hot weather continues in the Bay Area, a number of cities have opened up cooling centers where people can beat the heat. Excessive Heat Warning:East Bay | South Bay | North...
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PG&E Workers Robbed At Gunpoint In Oakland, $10K Reward Offered
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Three Pacific Gas & Electric Company employees were robbed at gunpoint by three suspects in Oakland last week and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the...
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Oakland To Dismiss Parking Tickets Issued During Strike
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Although Oakland city workers went on strike Monday, some residents and visitors still received parking citations from the city that day, prompting officials to announce Tuesday that...
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Partial Attorneys Fees Awarded In Sharp Park Golf Course Lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — A federal judge in San Francisco has awarded $386,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs to six environmental groups that filed a lawsuit seeking to protect two imperiled species at...
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BART Contract Talks Resume As Strike Continues
OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Commuters faced a third day without Bay Area Rapid Transit service on Wednesday as newly-resumed labor negotiations had not yet yielded an agreement, although there was word that...
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Great America Silences New Roller Coaster Over Excessive Noise
SANTA CLARA (KPIX 5) — Great America has voluntarily shut down its newest roller coaster, Gold Striker, because the ride has exceeded noise limits. Shortly after it opened in June 2013, audio...
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Complete Guide To 4th Of July Fireworks And Festivities
It’s the number one question every Fourth of July: Where will you watch the fireworks this year? Now is the time to find that perfect place to watch the sky light up — whether you find a spot in the...
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Animal Update: The Importance Of Microchipping Pets
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) — Should your pet ever get lost, there is a simple and safe way for owners to locate their furry little loved ones. Dr. Jennifer Scartlett of the San Francisco SPCA talks about the...
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Oakland Reaches Million Dollar Settlement With Group Of Occupy Protesters
OAKLAND (CBS/AP) — The Oakland City Council has agreed to pay more than $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a dozen Occupy Oakland protesters who said they were the victims of excessive force...
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San Francisco Taxi Drivers Also Want End To BART Strike
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – Commuters are not the only ones frustrated by the Bay Area Rapid Transit strike as San Francisco taxi drivers are also hoping for a quick resolution. With more cars on the road...
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Petaluma Man Arrested In Stabbing Assault
PETALUMA (CBS SF) — A Petaluma man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing another man during an altercation on Tuesday afternoon, police said. About 4:45 p.m., Petaluma police received a report of a...
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Cupertino Businesses Evacuated After Crew Hits Gas Line
CUPERTINO (CBS SF) — Some businesses near the intersection of Homestead Road and De Anza Boulevard in Cupertino were evacuated after a construction crew hit a gas line Wednesday morning. The crew...
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Progress In BART Labor Negotiations Reported; Strike Grinds On
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP/BCN) — Bay Area Rapid Transit management and labor unions made progress in contract talks, and the two sides were set to meet again on Wednesday afternoon, a union negotiator...
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Interest In Rideshare Companies Surges During BART Strike
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) – Just days before hundreds of Bay Area Rapid Transit workers went on strike, the online ridesharing network Avego bought a new Web address: bartstrike.com. By Monday morning,...
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Burlingame Crew Brings 1-Alarm House Fire Under Control
BURLINGAME (CBS SF) — Firefighters gained control of a one-alarm house fire in Burlingame Wednesday morning, a San Mateo County fire dispatcher said. The fire, which was reported just before 9 a.m. in...
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New Rules At SF Fort Mason After Last Year’s July 4th Trashing
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - Glass containers and kegs are no longer allowed at Fort Mason’s Great Meadow in San Francisco after the meadow was left littered with trash following last year’s Fourth of July...
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