California settles with automaker in Volkswagen emissions scandal
California on Monday settled a lawsuit against a German company stemming from the emissions scandal that tarred Volkswagen in 2015 and Fiat Chrysler two years later.
California on Monday settled a lawsuit against a German company stemming from the emissions scandal that tarred Volkswagen in 2015 and Fiat Chrysler two years later.
Police said Thursday they are searching for a man who exposed himself two days before to two girls who were walking in the 1500 block of Joan Drive that morning.
The U.S. Justice Department and two other federal agencies are moving to dismantle a deal between California and four automakers to abide by emissions and mileage standards tougher that those proposed by the Trump administration.
Four major automakers have reached a secret deal with California to increase gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions standards, bypassing the Trump administration's plan.
German automakers have confirmed that researchers they commissioned used monkeys to test the health effects of inhaling diesel fumes.
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to cheating the U.S. government by using software to evade emission rules in nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles.
Six high-level Volkswagen employees have been indicted by a grand jury in the company's diesel emissions cheating scandal, as the company admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay a record $4.3 billion penalty.
Volkswagen says it is in "advanced talks" with United States authorities over a proposed settlement that contains $4.3 billion in criminal and civil fines over its diesel emissions scandal.
The U.S. Justice Department announced a partial settlement requiring Volkswagen to recall 83,000 diesel vehicles with three-liter engines equipped with pollution-cheating devices.
An attorney for Volkswagen says car owners eligible for a buyback or fix under a $15 billion settlement deal over the company's emissions cheating scandal are signing up and submitting claims at a high rate.
A federal judge in San Francisco has approved a $15 billion court settlement of most claims against Volkswagen for its emissions-cheating scandal.
A federal judge in San Francisco is facing a deadline on whether to approve a nearly $15 billion deal over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal.
The agreement approved by U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer is separate from a larger $14.7 billion proposed settlement that lawyers for car owners and the U.S. government reached with Volkswagen in June.
U.S. auto sales wilted in July, as hot weather and softening demand kept many buyers at home.
A $15 billion settlement over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal cleared a key hurdle Tuesday, with a federal judge giving preliminary approval to a deal that includes an option for owners to have the carmaker buy back their vehicles.
Volkswagen will spend up to $15.3 billion after being caught in an emissions cheating scandal, in what lawyers are calling the largest auto-related class-action settlement in U.S. history.
Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars up to seven thousand dollars and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution.
Volkswagen and attorneys for vehicle owners affected by the company's emissions cheating scandal are on target to meet a June deadline for a final settlement.
A judge says an agreement will give consumers who bought nearly 600,000 Volkswagen vehicles rigged to cheat on emissions tests the option of having the automaker buy back the cars or fix them.
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered Volkswagen to come up with a fix for nearly 600,000 diesel cars that are out of compliance with clean air laws within a month.
California air quality regulators are rejecting Volkswagen's recall plan to fix vehicles including the Beetle and Jetta that were programmed to trick government emissions tests.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi for violating the Clean Air Act on Monday.
A judicial panel has decided to consolidate hundreds of lawsuits against Volkswagen over its emissions cheating scandal in California, a focal point of the carmaker's troubles.
Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller says the company will have technical details on fixing cars fitted with emissions-rigging software to German regulators by month's end, and most will not need major work.
Owners of 482,000 diesel Volkswagens and Audis in the U.S. are eligible for $1,000 in gift cards and vouchers as the automaker strives to placate customers dismayed by an emissions-rigging scandal.
A man who tackled comedian Dave Chapelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl filed a lawsuit Friday against the venue and its security team.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
More than a dozen gaming machines, cash and suspected narcotics were seized in a raid in the Tenderloin, San Francisco police said.
Interstate 80 was shut down in both directions in Fairfield for about three hours Friday by a police standoff with a freeway shooting suspect that ended when the suspect shot himself.
Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland A's beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
A man who tackled comedian Dave Chapelle during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl filed a lawsuit Friday against the venue and its security team.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
More than a dozen gaming machines, cash and suspected narcotics were seized in a raid in the Tenderloin, San Francisco police said.
Interstate 80 was shut down in both directions in Fairfield for about three hours Friday by a police standoff with a freeway shooting suspect that ended when the suspect shot himself.
San Francisco's famed Fisherman's Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions that local officials are saying it is the largest herd of the sea mammals in 15 years.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
More than a dozen gaming machines, cash and suspected narcotics were seized in a raid in the Tenderloin, San Francisco police said.
San Francisco's famed Fisherman's Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions that local officials are saying it is the largest herd of the sea mammals in 15 years.
A native San Franciscan who became the first Miss Chinatown 76 years ago recently received a sparkling new crown.
Saturday's planned 25th annual How Weird Street Faire in San Francisco's SoMa District is being postponed because of the forecast rain and wind, according to event organizers.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
More than a dozen gaming machines, cash and suspected narcotics were seized in a raid in the Tenderloin, San Francisco police said.
Interstate 80 was shut down in both directions in Fairfield for about three hours Friday by a police standoff with a freeway shooting suspect that ended when the suspect shot himself.
Two men, along with two minors, have been charged in connection with a shootout at a mini market in West Oakland earlier this year, prosecutors said Friday.
A Berkeley company was about to win top honors in a prestigious food competition for its vegan blue cheese, until a change in the rules led to a big stink.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
A San Jose officer was in critical condition following a shootout with a domestic violence suspect on Thursday night in the city's Santa Teresa neighborhood, police said.
Gov. Newsom announced Friday that a stretch of Highway 1 near Big Sur, closed since March 30 due to a washout during a storm, will reopen to signal-controlled traffic by May 25.
Hisham Abdelfattah is a Filipino/Palestinian-American whose El Halal Amigos restaurant is a melting pot of foods, flavors,and cultures.
A group of businesses celebrated their grand opening on Friday at Moment Paseo in Downtown San Jose, part of an effort to revitalize the neighborhood and support small businesses.
The Bay Area started the weekend with the early arrival of a very winter-like storm bringing steady rain with occasional downpours, gusty winds and colder temperatures.
Authorities in Solano County said no charges will be filed in connection with a deadly Vallejo shooting earlier this year, after it was determined to be in self-defense.
The size and scope of a planned affordable housing complex in Marin City has been scaled down virtually by half after pushback from the community, according to Marin County.
A man who apparently drowned Wednesday after going into the water at Drakes Beach was identified as the Mill Valley music teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges a day earlier, according to authorities.
Santa Rosa officers arrested a man who allegedly stole an ambulance after he asked for a ride to go a hospital, police said Thursday.
Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland A's beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
The surging Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night.
Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 3-1 on Thursday.
Kutter Crawford pitched a career-high seven innings, Connor Wong had three hits and the Boston Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2.
The Oakland Ballers on Wednesday released more details of their $1.6 million plan to renovate the independent professional baseball team's new home, Raimondi Park.
More than a dozen gaming machines, cash and suspected narcotics were seized in a raid in the Tenderloin, San Francisco police said.
Interstate 80 was shut down in both directions in Fairfield for about three hours Friday by a police standoff with a freeway shooting suspect that ended when the suspect shot himself.
A San Jose officer was in critical condition following a shootout with a domestic violence suspect on Thursday night in the city's Santa Teresa neighborhood, police said.
A woman linked to stealing $60,000 in items during dozens of retail thefts at a single Target store in San Francisco has been found guilty, prosecutors announced Friday.
Two men, along with two minors, have been charged in connection with a shootout at a mini market in West Oakland earlier this year, prosecutors said Friday.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Despite posting its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the beginning of the pandemic, Apple's stock surged Thursday after the company announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend and a $110 billion stock buyback plan.
Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don't see — on their feeds.
A move by Elon Musk to lay off the department behind Tesla's electric vehicle chargers this week has touched off concerns in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network.
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough.
A state assemblymember from San Francisco introduced a new bill this week that aims to regulate kratom products sold in California.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
A Northern California school district is being sued by the state over allegations the district failed to carry out corrective actions in a controversial gender notification policy adopted last summer.
More than a third of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, the survey found.
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.
Saturday's planned 25th annual How Weird Street Faire in San Francisco's SoMa District is being postponed because of the forecast rain and wind, according to event organizers.
Officials in San Francisco on Friday provided details on a proposed "entertainment zone" in the city's downtown Financial District that would allow alcoholic beverages on the street during outdoor events and activations.
One of the most impressive free concert series in the Bay Area kicks off this weekend when the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his band Saturday.
This weekend there will be a special food and wine festival curated by and for people of color with events happening on both sides of the Bay.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
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.
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A San Francisco native is helping keep alive the city's historic Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.
A Redwood City man changed his career path - from running Stanford's Digital Language Lab to going to beauty school - so he could serve his community in a way that's more meaningful to him.
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.
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.