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1 Killed, 2 Injured in Sonoma County Crash on Route 116One person died and two other people were hospitalized Sunday following a collision triggered by a car trying to pass unsafely on State Route 116 near Sonoma
French Bulldog Stolen at Gunpoint During Castro Valley Armed RobberyAuthorities in the East Bay are investigating the armed robbery of two women in Castro Valley Saturday where suspects stole a purse, housekeys and a pet French Bulldog and later taking the victim's car from her home.
Stockton Police Investigate Separate Weekend Shootings That Left 1 Dead, 2 InjuredPolice in Stockton are investigating two separate weekend shootings in the space of less than 12 hours that left one victim dead and two injured, according to authorities.
Rescue Crews Busy On San Francisco Bay Area Beaches During Tsunami SurgeDespite desperate warnings from officials to stay away from the beaches, rescue crews pulled five people to safety after they ventured too close to the ocean waters churned up by the surge from Saturday's tsunami.
Second Suspect Arrested in August Double Homicide in SalinasPolice have arrested a second suspect in the August shooting deaths of two people at an intersection near Tatum's Garden playground.
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 31 Year Old in Santa RosaA 31-year-old man was fatally shot during an argument Saturday near a food truck in Santa Rosa's Roseland neighborhood, police said.
Thieves Target License Plates in San Francisco; Rack Up Parking Tickets Car break-ins are a huge problem in San Francisco, but now thieves are also targeting license plates and victims are receiving parking citations.
Richmond Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography PossessionA 23-year-old Richmond man was sentenced in a San Francisco federal courtroom Thursday to 10 years in prison for his conviction for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl and for possession of child pornography.
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Thieves Target License Plates in San Francisco, Rack Up Parking TicketsCar break-ins are a huge problem in San Francisco, but now thieves are also targeting license plates and victims are receiving parking citations.
Tsunami Coverage: Water rescues on Bay Area beachesSFFD rescues three from the waters off Ocean Beach; Two fishermen swept out to see rescued off San Mateo County
Tsunami Coverage: Waters of Soquel Creek Reverse During Tsunami SurgeTsunami surge combines with high tides to reverse Soquel Creek
Coronavirus
Feds To Begin Distributing Free At-Home COVID Testing Kits; Here's How To Get Your Free TestsThe scramble for COVID testing amid the omicron surge continued Friday, but some relief may soon be on the way in the form of free self-testing kits delivered to your home courtesy of the federal government.
Struggling Napa Businesses Falling Victim To 'COVID Burnout'The COVID pandemic has taken a financial toll on businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, but Napa County somehow thrived as the local getaway. Until now.
San Francisco Chinatown Stockton Street Fair Canceled Due To COVID-19 Omicron SurgeThe COVID-19 omicron surge is dealing the San Francisco Chinatown business community yet another blow.
COVID: Omicron Puts Many Downtown San Francisco Businesses in Limbo Regarding Return to OfficeWith the omicron wave of COVID cases still surging, more downtown San Francisco workplaces are stuck trying to figure out if, how, and when they'll return to their offices in some capacity.
South Bay Officials Call on Private Healthcare Providers to Ramp Up COVID TestingAs Santa Clara County logged another record day of COVID-19 cases amid the current omicron-fueled surge, officials warned private healthcare providers that they need to pull their weight when it comes to testing.
New Ban on Mass Gatherings In Effect in Sonoma CountyIn Sonoma County this weekend falls under a new ban on mass gatherings, and a request that people stay home. It's just another discouraging setback for an area that depends on visitors.
CBSN Bay Area Interviews
Talking Tsunami: USGS Scientist on Tonga Volcano EruptionKPIX 5's Brian Hackney spoke with USGS volcanologist Wendy Stovall about the unusual submarine volcanic eruption near Tonga that sent tsunami waves across the Pacific. (1-15-22)
Increase in Scams Involving QR CodesKPIX 5's Len Kiese talks to CNET Senior Writer and cybercrime expert Bree Fowler about the rise in scams involving QR codes, and how to protect yourself
American Red Cross Declares First-Ever National Blood CrisisThe American Red Cross has declared its first-ever national blood crisis. CBSN Bay Area's Amanda Starrantino speaks with regional CEO Jennifer Adrio about what the company is doing.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Rescue Crews Busy On San Francisco Bay Area Beaches During Tsunami SurgeDespite desperate warnings from officials to stay away from the beaches, rescue crews pulled five people to safety after they ventured too close to the ocean waters churned up by the surge from Saturday's tsunami.
Thieves Target License Plates in San Francisco; Rack Up Parking Tickets Car break-ins are a huge problem in San Francisco, but now thieves are also targeting license plates and victims are receiving parking citations.
Richmond Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography PossessionA 23-year-old Richmond man was sentenced in a San Francisco federal courtroom Thursday to 10 years in prison for his conviction for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl and for possession of child pornography.
East Bay News
French Bulldog Stolen at Gunpoint During Castro Valley Armed RobberyAuthorities in the East Bay are investigating the armed robbery of two women in Castro Valley Saturday where suspects stole a purse, housekeys and a pet French Bulldog and later taking the victim's car from her home.
Tsunami Alert Forces Daylong Evacuation of Berkeley MarinaPolice evacuated around 115 residents Saturday morning at the Berkeley Marina as a tsunami advisory impacted communities around the Bay Area.
French Bulldog Stolen at Gunpoint Leaves Owner Heartbroken Pain and heartbreak are etched across Rita Warda's face. She was taking her beloved French bulldog out of an evening walk in a neighborhood near Oakland's Lake Merritt, a man walked up with gun and now 'Dezzie' was gone.
South Bay News
Second Suspect Arrested in August Double Homicide in SalinasPolice have arrested a second suspect in the August shooting deaths of two people at an intersection near Tatum's Garden playground.
South Bay Officials Call on Private Healthcare Providers to Ramp Up COVID TestingAs Santa Clara County logged another record day of COVID-19 cases amid the current omicron-fueled surge, officials warned private healthcare providers that they need to pull their weight when it comes to testing.
Former San Jose Police Officer Convicted In Fraud Scheme Involving Side Security BusinessA retired officer with the San Jose Police Department was convicted Friday in a multi-million dollar fraud involving a private security business he was running without the department's knowledge, prosecutors said.
North Bay News
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Sonoma County Crash on Route 116One person died and two other people were hospitalized Sunday following a collision triggered by a car trying to pass unsafely on State Route 116 near Sonoma
Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 31 Year Old in Santa RosaA 31-year-old man was fatally shot during an argument Saturday near a food truck in Santa Rosa's Roseland neighborhood, police said.
Struggling Napa Businesses Falling Victim To 'COVID Burnout'The COVID pandemic has taken a financial toll on businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, but Napa County somehow thrived as the local getaway. Until now.
Bay Area Sports
49ers Win Wild Card 23-17 as Time Runs Out for Cowboys in Frantic Finish Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers have started another playoff run after hanging on in a frantic wild-card finish against Dallas.
Bengals Stop Late Raiders Rally; Vegas One and Done in PlayoffsThe Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturday’s wild-card game.
Warriors Shake Off Offensive Doldrums In Blowout Win Over BullsAndrew Wiggins scored 21 points, Stephen Curry added 19 and the Golden State Warriors rolled to their most lopsided win of the season, dominating the Chicago Bulls 138-96 on Friday night.