Maps show where late-summer heat wave will impact millions in U.S.
More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
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More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
The hottest day of the week arrived on Tuesday in the Bay Area with another day of the heat wave on tap for Wednesday before a period of much cooler weather toward the end of the week.
A three-day heat wave will bring another round of high temperatures to much of the Bay Area starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Pleasanton and Danville officials worry about the safety of seniors as they brace for more potential outages. Da Lin reports. (7-19-24) 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
The hottest day of the week in the Bay Area arrived on Friday bringing another round of triple-digit temperatures to inland areas but relief was coming as soon as the weekend.
After a short stint of mild and seasonable weather in Northern California, our weather pattern has taken another hot turn.
The weather system that scorched the Bay Area and Central Coast in early July is hanging a U-turn and is headed back to the region with more heat, according to the National Weather Service.
According to a SJSU climatologist, heat waves like this are far more likely to occur now than they were in the 1960s or 1970s. Max Darrow reports. (7-13-24) ebsite: 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
According to a SJSU climatologist, heat waves like this are far more likely to occur now than they were in the 1960s or 1970s.
Soaring temperatures in the South Bay turned deadly for some of our most vulnerable communities. Kara St. Cyr reports. (7-11-24) 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
The last peak of a deadly heat wave that has lasted more than a week was again expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to portions of the Bay Area and Northern California Thursday.
A group of volunteers in Concord is handing out supplies and food to the homeless as temperatures soar to extreme levels.
Amid the prolonged Bay Area heat wave, officials in Santa Clara County say at least 19 deaths are being investigated as possibly being heat-related.
The Bay Area could see another week of above-average temperatures, which can be hard on those who have to work outdoors.
Expect excessive heat to continue on Thursday, with inland highs well into the 100s. On Friday, a cooling trend will begin to take hold. Paul Heggen has the forecast. 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
With excessive heat returning to the region, residents in the inland East Bay are trying to find relief after long stretches of triple-digit temperatures. Kara St. Cyr 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
After a one-day respite, the last peak of a prolonged and deadly heat wave was set to bring triple-digit temperatures beginning Wednesday to parts of the Bay Area and Northern California.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended Wednesday's Spare the Air Alert for smog through Thursday. The district said Wednesday it expects air quality to again be unhealthy for another day.
The heat wave that hit the region may have killed over a dozen people in the South Bay, and it's prompting volunteers to do what they can to help the unhoused community.
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.