San Jose police bust Romanian organized crime ring, 2 arrested
Police in San Jose on Friday announced the arrests of two people in connection with what officers had described as a Romanian organized crime ring.
Police in San Jose on Friday announced the arrests of two people in connection with what officers had described as a Romanian organized crime ring.
A Chicago man who stole a prized photograph from then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in the mob's attack on Jan. 6, 2021.
California officials are notifying state retirees and other beneficiaries whose personal information has been stolen.
The Supreme Court has sided with Google, Twitter and Facebook in lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for terrorist attacks.
Three men suspected of belonging to an Oakland gang were arrested last week in connection with a lay-in-wait ambush that occurred in November in San Bruno, the police department there announced on Tuesday.
Two people characterized as the leaders of an organized retail crime ring pleaded guilty following a multi-agency investigation and were sentenced to 18 months in prison, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.
A pair of criminal indictments along with arrest warrants for five people have been issued as part of a two-year investigation into organized retail theft, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced Monday.
Mobs of thieves went on a weekend crime-spree, robbing department and jewelry stores, cannabis dispensaries and pharmacies. Dozens of business were hit.
Among the wave of smash-and-grab robberies and looting around the Bay Area over the weekend, the Lululemon at San Jose's Santana Row was targeted Sunday night by a group that made off with over $40,000 in pricey exercise gear.
Prosecutors said that from 2015 to 2017, while working on national security matters at the FBI's San Francisco field office, Babak Broumand received gifts and cash averaging $10,000 a month from a lawyer with links to organized crime.
A federal appeals court in San Francisco on Wednesday upheld the conviction of former Chinatown tong leader Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow for the murder of his predecessor as tong chief, racketeering conspiracy and other crimes.
A Sacramento postal worker is being credited with saving a teenage girl from being sold into sex trafficking.
What's unfolding in Siskiyou County is an epic race between growers and the law to see who can get to the countless grow gardens first.
Five associates of convicted murderer and former Chinatown tong leader Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco this week to reduced charges of organized-crime activities.
Seven suspects, including two doctors, have been charged so far. Despite the serious criminal allegations, we found the operation hasn't slowed down.
The alleged owner of a chain of medical marijuana clinics faces criminal charges in one of the first cases of its kind in the state. Prosecutors said it's a criminal enterprise, a prescription mill generating millions of dollars, with most of the money laundered and sent overseas.
Author Bill Lee, who wrote an expose on San Francisco's Chinatown, "Chinese Playground: A Memoir," said politics has often been tied to criminal activity in the past.
So far in 2014, each month has brought news of another arrest or conviction of a Democratic California state senator. The separate investigations culminated Wednesday in the arrest of Sen. Leland Yee of San Francisco on federal corruption charges that roiled the capital, leading one of Yee's opponents in the race for secretary of state to call the Legislature a "corrupt institution."
Democratic State Senator Leland Yee was arrested Wednesday morning in a series of federal raids in the Bay Area and Sacramento targeting an alleged corruption conspiracy involving arms trafficking and campaign fraud to fund his campaign for Secretary of State.
At a news conference Wednesday, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg of Sacramento warned that fellow Democrats will immediately suspend the San Francisco Democrat unless he steps down.
On Wednesday, there is widespread shock about Leland Yee's arrest, and how much he may have been hiding.
A judge has issued tentative rulings that shut down two Oakland motels that authorities say have been centers of prostitution and the sexual exploitation of minors.
Two Bay Area gambling halls caught up in a multiyear criminal racketeering investigation have reached a settlement with state regulators.
The gaming director of one of the two Bay Area gambling clubs raided last week has been charged with allegedly moving millions of dollars through his personal accounts.
15 people involved with Artichoke Joe's Casino and the Oaks Card Club have been charged with racketeering, extortion and narcotics crimes.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
Fairfield police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.
Cal Poly Humboldt will be closed through at least Wednesday, officials say, after pro-Palestinian protests clashed with police on Monday.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
Fairfield police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.
Cal Poly Humboldt will be closed through at least Wednesday, officials say, after pro-Palestinian protests clashed with police on Monday.
A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean
Residents and many of the unhoused in the Tenderloin say sidewalk sweeps happen consistently, and the Supreme Court may give cities more leeway in continuing the practice.
Fairfield police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
Hatch Day is happening Wednesday at University of California, Berkeley to celebrate new peregrine falcon chicks that hatched atop the school's famous bell tower.
Protesters at the University of California, Berkeley camped out overnight in Sproul Plaza following a demonstration to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the university's divestment from companies with ties to Israel.
A judge has ordered a review of all death penalty cases from Alameda County following the discovery of prosecutors' notes that appear to show the illegal exclusion of Jewish and Black female jurors from the jury pool.
A gray whale carcass found over the weekend on a beach in Alameda was towed across San Francisco Bay Monday morning so researchers can find out what killed it.
A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean
It is often said that "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and for Harriete Estel Berman, she sees beauty in the discarded.
Police in Milpitas arrested a young couple from the Southern California city of Glendale Sunday after they were found with a large quantity of fake jewelry used in scams after a reported theft at a store in the Great Mall.
Firefighters in San Jose responded to a fire at an abandoned building on Saturday morning.
A Gonzales man faces over 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing animals inside a school property in February 2023, Monterey County prosecutors said.
Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.
A helicopter crew airlifted an injured tree trimmer to a Santa Rosa hospital Monday in a dramatic rescue captured on video.
Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a patron, police said.
Birds of a feather can gather at the free, family-friendly 15th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival at Point Reyes Station Sunday.
A man suspected in a burglary on the west side of Vallejo in March faced additional accusations of rape and kidnapping on Friday, Vallejo police said.
A controversial figure from the Oakland Athletics' recent history says he wants to be appointed the team's manager when they move to Sacramento.
Michael Conforto homered against the team that drafted him in the first round a decade ago, helping to back rookie Keaton Winn's latest stellar outing as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-2.
Brandon Aiyuk is staying away from the San Francisco 49ers facility at the start of the offseason program as he seeks a lucrative long-term contract.
Zack Gelof hit a two-run homer off Victor González in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics stopped an eight-game losing streak in the Bronx by beating the Yankees 2-0 following the first-inning ejection of New York manager Aaron Boone over what appeared to be a fan remark aimed at the plate umpire.
Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep.
Fairfield police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.
A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
A judge has ordered a review of all death penalty cases from Alameda County following the discovery of prosecutors' notes that appear to show the illegal exclusion of Jewish and Black female jurors from the jury pool.
Phoned-in hoaxes about possible threats towards Gunn High in Palo Alto Monday afternoon led that school and nearby Fletcher Middle School to being given shelter-in-place orders, according to Palo Alto police.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.
Senators give the green light to a foreign aid package that includes a possible ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
At the Earth Day Festival in Atherton, they wanted to promote the benefits of using environmentally friendly lawn equipment.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Protesters at the University of California, Berkeley camped out overnight in Sproul Plaza following a demonstration to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the university's divestment from companies with ties to Israel.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.
On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.
The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday night, presenting a smaller program than in years past that will continue through Sunday.
The initial acts performing as part of SF Live series of concerts in San Francisco was announced by Mayor London Breed Monday, outlining some of the free entertainment that will be featured across the city this summer.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The popular death metal band led by Brendan Small, the creative force behind popular Adult Swim animated show "Metalocalypse," Dethklok comes to the Masonic in San Francisco for two shows with co-headliners Babymetal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Tuesday Apr. 23, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the funeral for Lou Conter, the last survivor from the attack on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor.
Meg Oliver reports on tension growing at college campuses across the country amid allegations of antisemitism at pro-Palestinian protests.
April is National Volunteer Month and organizations like the American Red Cross hope to inspire more people to join their work helping those in need following a disaster or emergency. Volunteers in the Bay Area help the nonprofit respond to people in need locally as well as nationwide. Shawn Chitnis reports. 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
Pro-Palestinian protestors were making their stand at UC Berkeley and vowed to stay put until the university meets their demands to divest from companies with ties to Israel and to cut its study-abroad program there. The protests mirrored other university protests across the country against Israel's war in Gaza. 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
A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.
A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.
Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.
An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.
A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.
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?
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.
When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.