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A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley.
2023 was the hottest year on record but scientists are expecting this year will surpass it given the blistering summer heat wave that had California and many Bay Area counties setting new records.
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
Once seen as an organism fouling up the works in shellfish aquaculture, seaweed is now considered a valuable and sustainable commercial product feeding a growing demand with a positive impact in the battle against climate change.
Students on the San Francisco Peninsula are taking advantage of a program that teaches lessons on climate change and building projects that mitigate its effects on the community.
As the summer of 2024 is on track to become the hottest on record, scientists are recovering an icy record of what the atmosphere was like hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Climate experiments, such as using sea salt particles to test potential cloud brightening, will continue to be funded as more communities urgently seek solutions for a heating planet.
Rising sea levels are threatening iconic Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, and now a groundbreaking endeavor is helping scientists develop strategies to protect it.
A series of new studies on climate change is making clear what scientists and researchers have long been warning about the state of our planet.
Bay Area high school students are taking leadership roles in addressing climate change and cultivating a better future, thanks to a one-of-a-kind program in California.
Researchers at UC Berkeley and ecologists at the Presidio in San Francisco are digging into the question: can human hair supercharge the soil on our farms and fields and help us fight the impacts of climate change?
Scientists are saying human hair could be the biggest sustainable textile on the planet that can be used to address some major issues linked to climate change.
Most recyclables are ending up in landfills but one Bay Area city is hoping to remedy that situation with the help of its community.
Some people think they're spooky and sinister, but bats play a critical role in maintaining California's ecosystem as well as the state's valuable agriculture industry. Now climate change is threatening their populations.
Bay Area scientists are using cutting-edge technology to better understand the decline in bird populations while finding ways to help species that are challenged.
An innovative recycling start-up hopes to make the most of "wish-cycling" -- where people try to recycle things like prescription bottles and ballpoint pens, with no evidence they're ever properly processed.
Bay Area musicians are joining forces with an international alliance to call attention to the impact of climate change.
Students at an elementary school in San Rafael have become experts in the field of recycling, and have lessons for others who need a refresher, including those who work at CBS News Bay Area.
The Arctic fox, a captivating creature with a playful nature and distinctive look is under threat.
More than 100 years ago, wild winter-run Chinook salmon from the icy cold McCloud River ended up in the glacially cold mountain waters of New Zealand, where they continue to thrive today.
The blockbuster blizzard that dropped six to 10 feet of snow in early March likely has links to climate change.
On average, over 10 billion gallons of rain falls in San Francisco every year. Add climate change and more extreme weather to the mix combined with the city's antiquated sewer system and you can have flooded streets and backed up drains.
A commercial carbon-capture facility in Tracy takes carbon dioxide from the air and seals it in crushed limestone. Ben Tracy reports. (2-22-24)
The global fashion industry is worth an estimated $1.7 trillion, but that value comes at a cost. Each year, more than 11 million tons of textiles – mostly discarded clothing - ends up in landfill.
A volunteer fixit clinic, organized by the San Mateo County's Office of Sustainability, helps keep household gizmos out of the local dump.
In San Francisco Sunday evening a man was under arrest after police said he went on a crime spree throughout the city.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
In San Francisco Sunday evening a man was under arrest after police said he went on a crime spree throughout the city.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
In San Francisco Sunday evening a man was under arrest after police said he went on a crime spree throughout the city.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
A man initially thought to have died from a medical emergency may have been beaten by multiple people, Oakland police said Saturday.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
A shooting on Interstate 580 in Oakland Saturday afternoon severely injured two people in a vehicle and led to the closure of all eastbound lanes for hours.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Family members were joined by San Jose police and city officials for a final farewell to a community service officer killed in the line of duty.
Members of Monterey County's largest public sector union have reached a tentative agreement with county representatives on a new three-year contract, averting a potential strike.
A town in Santa Cruz County may soon be a convicted kidnapper and sexually violent predator's new home if a judge agrees that he be placed there.
Police in San Jose have evacuated the campus of Willow Glen High School Thursday as they investigate what they described as a "unverified bomb threat call".
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
Forward progress has been stopped on a fire that burned about 47 acres near Fairfield Sunday, according to Cal Fire
One person was confirmed dead in a fiery airplane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato Saturday afternoon.
A Santa Rosa Police Department officer arrested a man on allegations of carrying a concealed, unregistered firearm and driving without a license early Saturday morning.
A 14-year-old student was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly stabbed a 13-year-old student during a fight at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, police said.
Kyle Stowers hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Sunday.
Josh Jung hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Rangers beat the A's 6-4 on Sunday.
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 3-2 on Saturday night.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night.
The Oakland A's beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Friday night for their first consecutive winning months in more than three years.
In San Francisco Sunday evening a man was under arrest after police said he went on a crime spree throughout the city.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
A man initially thought to have died from a medical emergency may have been beaten by multiple people, Oakland police said Saturday.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
Under President Biden's June proclamation, migrants who cross the southern border between legal entry points are generally disqualified from asylum.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez 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
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market is back and bigger than ever.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
San Francisco is adding a new wrinkle to its downtown revitalization plans by launching the state's first-ever "entertainment zone" district for its upcoming Okoberfest celebration.
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.
In San Francisco Sunday evening a man was under arrest after police said he went on a crime spree throughout the city. (9-1-24)
It was standing room only at Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley at a memorial remembering Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American who was among six hostages found murdered by Hamas. Kevin Ko reports. (9-1-24)
KPIX correspondent Da Lin has new details about what happened when 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot during a robbery attempt in San Francisco Saturday afternoon. (9-1-24)
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in San Francisco will impact Mayor Breed's election chances. Max Darrow reports. (9-1-24)
In a new series, KPIX spent time with each of the major candidates for San Francisco mayor. First up, Lauren Toms profiles Mark Farrell. (9-1-24) 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
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
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.