Iceland volcano erupts anew, spewing lava toward town near country's main airport
The eruption, the second in less than a month, came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik, and the community was evacuated.
The eruption, the second in less than a month, came after a swarm of earthquakes near the town of Grindavik, and the community was evacuated.
A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the civil defense to be on high alert.
One meteorological office official said he's concerned that a "Hawaiian-style, lava-producing volcanic eruption" could occur in the coming days.
Icelandic officials detected around 900 quakes on Monday alone, mainly near a coastal town on the southern peninsula that was evacuated Friday night.
Lava flows have been observed on the surface of the volcano's crater floor, officials said, as the eruption began early in the morning.
A new study found that the 2022 underwater volcano explosion was so massive that it had an impact that was out of this world.
Two volcanos on the same island in Alaska's Aleutian chain were rocked by earthquakes on Friday, prompting concerns about a possible eruption.
It is oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field.
Some scientists think the magma could come from as far as 1,800 miles beneath Earth's surface.
Thousands of viewers flock to witness the world's largest volcano erupt, jamming a highway in Mauna Loa that scientists say could soon be covered by the flow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Given the huge volcano's history, USGS urged residents "at risk" of lava flows to review their preparation measures.
The watery blast from the volcano was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
The incident marks the latest in a recent string of climbing accidents involving volcanoes around the world.
Anxious Bay Area relatives got a brief message of hope, after the tsunami triggered by the massive underground volcano hit the island nation of Tonga and wiped out key communications infrastructure.
Concerns continued to mount Monday within the large Tongan community in the San Francisco Bay Area over the welfare of relatives still living in the Pacific Island nation after it was rocked by a massive underwater volcanic eruption over the weekend.
An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending tsunami waves rolling thousands of miles across the Pacific, surging onto Northern California beaches and into coastal harbors, causing evacuations and some flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area.
There are more Tongans living in San Mateo County than in the island nation itself and Saturday's volcanic eruption and resulting tsunami have everyone here fearing for the safety of their homeland.
A dream vacation took a terrifying turn for a Bay Area family Monday as they watched in horror as a volcano on New Zealand's White Island erupted as they waited to depart its shores.
For the first time in recorded history, a pond of water has been discovered inside the summit crater of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, a development that could signal a shift to a more explosive phase of future eruptions.
California's next 'big one' may not be an earthquake. According to a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey, a future volcanic eruption is not only inevitable, hundreds of thousands of people are in harm's way.
Scientists measuring the thickness of Kilauea volcano's newest lava flows have said molten rock added as much as 180 feet of lava to parts of the Big Island last year.
An eruption of the infamous Krakatoa volcanic complex is believed to have triggered a tsunami that killed hundreds in Indonesia.
Northern California's Mount Shasta was included in the top five Thursday on a list of 18 U.S. volcanoes classified as having "very high threat" by the U.S. Geological Survey.
A volcano has erupted in central Indonesia and authorities have warned planes about volcanic ash in the air.
Ash spewing from the Popocatepetl volcano has reached the southern neighborhoods of Mexico's capital.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An injury collision on the eastbound span of the San Mateo Bridge late Monday afternoon closed lanes at the height of the evening commute, according to authorities.
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An injury collision on the eastbound span of the San Mateo Bridge late Monday afternoon closed lanes at the height of the evening commute, according to authorities.
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An injury collision on the eastbound span of the San Mateo Bridge late Monday afternoon closed lanes at the height of the evening commute, according to authorities.
Some hiking trails in the Presidio will be closed to dogs during the coyote pupping season over the next six months, Presidio Trust officials said.
A woman reported being groped by someone along a trail in Half Moon Bay over the weekend and police are looking for a suspect.
The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
A former Contra Costa Fire Protection District battalion chief was convicted of taking public funds between 2014 and 2019 for personal use, the district attorney's office said.
Police in Berkeley on Monday provided additional details about a deadly weekend stabbing at an apartment building on University Ave. where a woman was arrested.
The California Highway Patrol on Monday confirmed the weekend arrest of a suspect involved in a non-injury freeway shooting in Oakland.
Two suspects are being sought and a reward is being offered following what San Jose police described as a "heartless" case of animal cruelty after a dog was found shot earlier this year.
A possible road rage incident led to stabbings Friday in Sunnyvale and two men have been arrested, according to police.
A motorcyclist was killed in Sunnyvale after he collided with a vehicle on Sunday morning, police said.
As the war between Israel and Hamas continues to rage on in Gaza, people from around the world have been doing what they can to help civilians on the ground, including a doctor from the Bay Area.
Over a week after the California primary, the race for second place in the Bay Area's 16th congressional district remains too close to call.
Authorities in Marin County arrested a Fremont man in connection with an alleged crime spree on St. Patrick's Day that involved retail robbery, multiple police pursuits and vehicle thefts.
A fire at a downtown restaurant in San Rafael Monday morning temporarily forced the closure of a main thoroughfare in the city.
Police in Petaluma are seeking suspects after more than 30 vehicle break-ins were reported in the North Bay community over the weekend.
Two Vallejo men suspected in an armed robbery were accused of attempted murder after trading gunshots with Benicia officers.
Santa Rosa police on Wednesday arrested a 19-year-old suspect on multiple charges for allegedly possessing unsecured firearms illegally in a home where a child easily could have found them, authorities said.
An accounting error regarding the salary cap at the end of the 2022 season has forced the San Francisco 49ers to forfeit a 2025 draft pick and moved down the placement of a 2024 fourth-round pick.
The San Francisco Giants and longtime public-address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon are parting ways after the sides failed to reach agreement on a contract extension.
The Pac-12 women's basketball regular season champion Stanford will once again return to NCAA Tournament, earning the Cardinal's 36th consecutive bid on Selection Sunday.
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao presented a positive picture of the troubled Hegenberger corridor area on Monday, saying efforts to reduce crime are paying off despite the rising number of businesses in the neighborhood changing policies or shutting down completely over safety concerns.
The former head of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will serve four years in prison, the Department of Justice said.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
Authorities in Marin County arrested a Fremont man in connection with an alleged crime spree on St. Patrick's Day that involved retail robbery, multiple police pursuits and vehicle thefts.
A former Contra Costa Fire Protection District battalion chief was convicted of taking public funds between 2014 and 2019 for personal use, the district attorney's office said.
Elon Musk defended his use of the drug in an interview with Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, pointing to his leadership of Tesla.
A criminal trial in San Francisco federal court revolves around HP's $11 billion acquisition of British software maker Autonomy in 2011.
Reddit says the Federal Trade Commission has opened an inquiry into the social media platform's sale, licensing or sharing of user posts and other content to outside organizations for use in training artificial intelligence models.
The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.
While large corporations and government are fighting over a potential TikTok ban, it could also affect people who use the app for their livelihood.
An East Bay internal medicine doctor has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to give up her medical license after admitting to illegally distributing powerful opioids, prosecutors said Monday.
Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.
Retailer has received dozens of complaints of the air fryers overheating, melting or shattering, including six that caught fire.
A nationwide food recall is causing headaches for some of the county's biggest cheese distributors.
After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items.
Congressional probe into construction of gallows said no suspects have been identified over three years since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
Justice Samuel Alito extended an order barring Texas officials from detaining and jailing migrants under a new state law as a court fight plays out.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
The award-winning film "Oppenheimer" has brought a renewed push for justice for generations of people who developed cancers and other diseases as a result of nuclear weapons tests. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe."
The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military.
The Pentagon launched discharge reviews for LGBTQ+ military veterans after a yearlong CBS News investigation.
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
A new novel by Bay Area author Kyla Zhao takes a critical look at the experience women have in the male-dominated tech industry, hoping to provide greater representation in publishing by building the story around an Asian woman.
The East Bay city of Dublin marked its 40th year commemorating a religious holiday that has become a reason to party.
Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play Thee Stork Club in Oakland this Saturday with all-female Kinks tribute band the Minks opening.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Longtime Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre brings his current tour paying tribute to the band's illustrious history Wednesday with a pair of shows at Yoshi's in Oakland.
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.
John Ramos reports on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touting reduction of crime in the Hegenberger corridor thanks to ramped-up policing.
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Expect continued dry and mild conditions for much of this week, with wet weather possbily returning on Friday. On Tuesday, expect morning fog, with highs in the 60s and the low 70s. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (3/18/24)
A memorial continued to grow Monday for three members of a family who were killed when a driver plowed into them at a bus stop near West Portal station in San Francisco over the weekend. Police announced the driver, a 78-year-old woman, has been arrested. Amanda Hari reports. (3/18/24) 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
Teachers in Los Gatos recently moved into new affordable housing units and, as Len Ramirez reports, it could be the start of something much bigger. Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area on Thursday honored all of our 2023 Jefferson Award winners at our annual medal ceremony.
A Concord woman's nonprofit that brings comfort and support for families with critically-ill children in the hospital has continued to grow since KPIX first spotlighted the Jefferson Award winner in 2005.
His nonprofit launched one of the largest privately-funded programs giving unhoused people a basic income in the Bay Area. Kevin Adler's 2018 Jefferson Award winner's groundbreaking program is making a difference.
Marin County students are learning new details about a little-known period of Black history thanks to a Marin City woman.
Children who have felt isolated are now experiencing a sense of belonging, thanks to a program started by a Marin County woman.
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.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.