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Divers Begin 6-Month Project to Rid Lake Tahoe of TrashA team of scuba divers on Friday completed the first dive of a massive, six-month effort to rid Lake Tahoe of fishing rods, tires, aluminum cans, beer bottles and other trash accumulating underwater.
Grass Fire In Woodside Sparked By Illegal Campfire; Man ArrestedA man was arrested for setting an illegal campfire that sparked a small grass fire in the hills of Woodside in San Mateo County on Friday morning, deputies said.
UPDATE: No Injuries Reported in Container Ship Fire Off Coast of MontereyThe U.S. Coast Guard is responding Friday morning to a fire on a container ship about 50 miles off the coast of Monterey.
Fremont Sexual Assault Suspect Now Charged In 3rd Case; Additional Victims SoughtA man charged in two brutal sexual assaults has now been charged with a third count involving an elderly woman, police said Friday.
Tesla In Fatal California Crash Was On Autopilot, CHP SaysA Tesla involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway last week was operating on Autopilot at the time, authorities said.
California Weighing Issues Around New CDC Masking GuidelinesCalifornia's governor said Friday that his office is weighing issues of enforcement and workplace safety in considering whether and when to adopt the latest federal guidelines around masking.
COVID Vaccines: Contra Costa County To Set Up Mobile Vaccination Clinics At SchoolsFollowing authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year olds, health officials in Contra Costa County announced mobile vaccination clinics at several middle and high schools starting next week.
UPDATE: Oakland Police Identify 2 People Fatally Shot in Recent Surge of HomicidesPolice in Oakland on Friday released the names of two recent homicide victims who were among those who lost their lives in the latest surge in street violence.
TOP VIDEOS
'Blue Bloods' Season 11 FinaleCBSN Bay Area gets some hints on what to expect during Friday night's season 11 finale of 'Blue Bloods'. Catch the two-hour season finale on KPIX at 9 P.M. PST.
Season 4 Finale of 'Young Sheldon'CBSN Bay Area talks to 'Young Sheldon' stars Montana Jordan and Raegen Revord about the show's season 4 finale.
New Episode of 'Clarice'CBSN Bay Area's Gianna Franco interviews actress, Jen Richards, who guest stars in the latest episode of CBS' 'Clarice'.
California Drought 2021
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Approves Rate IncreaseWith drought conditions worsening across the state, Santa Clara County is increasing rates for water usage.
California Drought: South Bay Water Officials Vote For Rate Hike To Pay For Infrastructure, Conservation ProjectsWater officials voted unanimously to greenlight a series of rate hikes to pay for water projects in the South Bay and begin preliminary studies on the contentious Pacheco Dam Project.
California Drought: Recycled Water Investment Paying Off For North Marin Water DistrictThis is shaping up to be a long, dry summer and water managers across the state are looking for new sources to meet their demand. But one small district in Marin County placed a bet on a drought-proof supply of water that may pay off big this year.
Asian American Attacks
Asian American Attacks: Local FBI Agents Encourage Oakland Victims to Step ForwardOn the heels of a public campaign encouraging victims of hate crimes to come forward and report them, the FBI on Thursday focused efforts in Oakland.
Bystanders Help Nab Suspect Who Beat, Robbed Elderly Asian Woman Near San Francisco Japantown Two bystanders jumped into action near San Francisco's Japantown, cornered the suspect who beat and assaulted an elderly Asian woman Tuesday morning.
Asian American Attacks: Parolee Arrested After Beating, Robbing Elderly Asian Woman Near San Francisco's JapantownPolice in San Francisco on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a parolee who beat and robbed an elderly Asian woman near Japantown late Tuesday morning.
Coronavirus
California Weighing Issues Around New CDC Masking GuidelinesCalifornia's governor said Friday that his office is weighing issues of enforcement and workplace safety in considering whether and when to adopt the latest federal guidelines around masking.
COVID Vaccines: Contra Costa County To Set Up Mobile Vaccination Clinics At SchoolsFollowing authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year olds, health officials in Contra Costa County announced mobile vaccination clinics at several middle and high schools starting next week.
COVID Schools: University Of Pacific To Require Vaccination To Attend In-Person ClassesUniversity of the Pacific announced Thursday all students returning to in-person instruction this summer and fall, new and continuing, will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning back to campus.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Grass Fire In Woodside Sparked By Illegal Campfire; Man ArrestedA man was arrested for setting an illegal campfire that sparked a small grass fire in the hills of Woodside in San Mateo County on Friday morning, deputies said.
Sketch Released, Reward Offered In 2016 Double Murder In San FranciscoPolice in San Francisco are offering a $75,000 reward in the 2016 fatal shooting of a homeless couple in the city's Mission District and have released a suspect sketch.
Man Arrested In Redwood City On Vehicle Theft, Weapons ChargesPolice in Redwood City on Wednesday arrested a man for allegedly stealing a vehicle and possessing an unregistered firearm.
East Bay News
COVID Vaccines: Contra Costa County To Set Up Mobile Vaccination Clinics At SchoolsFollowing authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 year olds, health officials in Contra Costa County announced mobile vaccination clinics at several middle and high schools starting next week.
UPDATE: Oakland Police Identify 2 People Fatally Shot in Recent Surge of HomicidesPolice in Oakland on Friday released the names of two recent homicide victims who were among those who lost their lives in the latest surge in street violence.
Concord Man Convicted Of Firebombing Homes Of People On His Enemies ListA Concord man was convicted of masterminding a plan to firebomb the homes of people he had designated as his enemies, authorities announced Friday.
South Bay News
UPDATE: No Injuries Reported in Container Ship Fire Off Coast of MontereyThe U.S. Coast Guard is responding Friday morning to a fire on a container ship about 50 miles off the coast of Monterey.
Man, Teenage Boy Arrested In Redwood City StabbingSan Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two suspects in connection with a stabbing that occurred Thursday.
San Jose House Fire Knocked Down; 8 Residents DisplacedCrews in San Jose were able to contain a residential structure fire on Pomona Avenue Thursday afternoon that displaced eight people, according to fire officials.
North Bay News
9th Circuit Court Upholds $25M Award In Sonoma Man's Monsanto Cancer CaseA federal appeals court on Friday upheld a $25 million award against agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. in a lawsuit that alleged a North Bay man developed cancer from exposure to its best-selling weed killer, Roundup.
Mendocino County Sheriff Searching For Robbery Suspect Involved In Shootout With DeputiesAuthorities in Mendocino County are searching for a suspect deemed armed and dangerous, after he became involved in a shootout with deputies following a residential burglary Wednesday night.
UPDATE: Bear Climbs Down From Tree Near Downtown San Anselmo Following Shelter-in-PlaceA bear that climbed up into an oak tree near downtown San Anselmo, drawing a response from police and wildlife officials for several hours Thursday evening, has climbed down on its own and was coaxed back into the woods below Mount Tamalpais.
Bay Area Sports
Preakness Stakes 2021 Preview: Can Medina Spirit Overcome Controversy?The 146th running of the Preakness Stakes features 10 horses racing for the Triple Crown's second jewel, though the has so far been overshadowed by the Medina Spirit controversy.
Stream The AT&T Byron NelsonWatch the AT&T Byron Nelson live from TPC Craig Ranch.
Red Sox Roll to 8-1 Win Over A'sXander Bogaerts and Bobby Dalbec each hit a two-run home run, and Boston avoided a sweep with an 8-1 win over Oakland on Thursday night.
