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A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery one year after the devastating Lahaina wildfire shows signs of recovery, but widespread damage remains.
It has been an exhausting start to the 2024 fire season with no relief in sight for the nearly 30,000 firefighters battling massive wildfires across the U.S. In Northern California, the massive Park Fire has grown to more than 400,000 acres to become the fourth largest wildfire in state history. Elise Preston reports.
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.
Six years later, the trauma caused by the devastating 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County is being relived by residents in the path of the Park Fire. Kevin Ko 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
Cal Fire investigators are patrolling Old Santa Cruz Road where several suspicious fires erupted over the last week and a half. Len Ramirez reports. (8-1-24) 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
The Creek Fire burning in south Alameda County was 90% contained as of Thursday morning, prompting the county to lift an evacuation warning and road closure.
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for the region into Thursday due to wildfire smoke, particularly from the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.
The Park Fire continued to rage Tuesday, becoming the fifth largest wildfire in California history. Kayla Moeller 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
The Sunol Regional Wilderness was evacuated as firefighters battled a wildfire that grew to 595 acres by Saturday morning.
People living in Bay Point were forced to clear out when another wildfire broke out Friday afternoon. Kelsi Thorud reports. (7-26-24)
The Sunol Regional Wilderness was evacuated as firefighters battled a wildfire that grew to 577 acres Friday night. (7-26-24)
Chopper over the scene after a fire known as the Point Fire broke out north of Highway 4 near Bay Point Friday afternoon. 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
Less than 48 hours after it started, the Park Fire near Chico has burned more than 160,000 acres and destroyed more than 100 structures as of Friday. Jonathan Vigliotti 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
Wildfires like the Durkee Fire can create their own storm systems with rain, thunder, lightning and even fire tornadoes and firestorms.
Wildfire smoke prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday.
Crews were battling a vehicle blaze that spread to structures in San Mateo County's census-designated place of La Honda, Cal Fire said Friday morning.
NASA is using its satellite data and machine learning technology to keep California safe from wildfires.
An elite group of firefighters are known for parachuting directly into wildfire areas inaccessible by land. Itay Hod reports the demand for smokejumpers is rising as climate change creates longer fire seasons. 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
An approved fireworks show set fire to dry grass above San Jose's Lake Cunningham. It was just one of many pyrotechnics-sparked blazes on July 4. Devin Fehely reports. (7-5-24) 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
On Day 4 of a dangerous heat wave gripping the Bay Area and California Friday, forecasters warned the hottest temperatures are still in store for inland areas.
All around the Bay Area Thursday night, crews chased down numerous fires caused by countless illegal fireworks shows. Andrea Nakano and Sara Donchey report. (7-4-24) 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 heat wave that's expected to sizzle the Bay Area well into next week brought more high temperature records on Thursday.
With bone-dry conditions across most of the Bay Area, the fear of wildfires is especially high as near-record heat coincides with legal and illegal fireworks shows. Kelsi Thorud reports. (7-4-24) 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
Cal Fire said Wednesday morning that the Toll Fire, burning north of Calistoga off of Old Lawley Toll Road, was 20% contained.
Brett Wisely hit a two-run double in the fifth inning and the Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.
Osvaldo Bido and three relievers combined on a two-hitter and the A's beat the Blue Jays 1-0 on Saturday.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
America's lucrative job market of recent years is gone. Enter America's top job creator: The health care industry.
Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
America's lucrative job market of recent years is gone. Enter America's top job creator: The health care industry.
The San Francisco DA said 26 people were charged in connection with the protest that took place April 15 on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Five suspects were arrested Thursday in Santa Rosa after they allegedly robbed a marijuana dispensary and led police on separate high-speed chases.
Susan Wojcicki served as CEO of YouTube for nine years before stepping down in February 2023.
The San Francisco DA said 26 people were charged in connection with the protest that took place April 15 on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Another restaurant in San Francisco announced it will be closing its doors but two sisters, both employees, are determined to keep it open.
The SFMTA has killed plans to install a new bike lane in San Francisco's Chinatown due to the objections of some community members.
World-renowned operatic soprano Patricia Racette has returned to her alma mater, the Merola Opera Program, where she's mentoring young artists this season.
Ocean experts are telling boaters to tread lightly, as humpback whales have made their way under the Golden Gate Bridge, through the San Francisco Bay and around other Northern California waters.
The Pleasanton Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in their investigation into the stabbing death of a man inside his home in May 2023.
Brentwood police arrested the second suspect allegedly involved in an armed robbery early Monday that led to a police chase that ended with a vehicle crash off Highway 160.
Antioch police on Friday advised people to avoid the area of 5100 Tehachapi Way after a man has barricaded himself in a residence for hours when police served him an arrest warrant.
There were no reports of injuries in a Concord house fire late Friday morning, but the incident drew a significant response from Contra Costa crews.
A Hayward man suspected of smuggling tropical fish to buyers in Asia was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in San Francisco.
Homeless advocates in the South Bay are speaking out against Gov. Gavin Newsom's demand to cities to sweep encampments.
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez this weekend, bringing dozens of local and national acts to nine indoor and outdoor venues across downtown starting early Friday evening.
A shooting outside a popular coastside restaurant in Santa Cruz left two people critically injured Thursday evening and a suspect was at large, authorities said.
A vegetation fire burning in North San Jose near the Montague Expressway Thursday afternoon spread to multiple abandoned structures before forward progress was stopped, fire authorities said.
There was a much-needed moment of joy Wednesday as an injured San Jose community service officer left the hospital after being hit by a suspected drunken driver.
Five suspects were arrested Thursday in Santa Rosa after they allegedly robbed a marijuana dispensary and led police on separate high-speed chases.
Authorities in Mendocino County are searching for a man suspected of attempted murder following a shooting at an illegal cannabis growing operation late Wednesday night.
Nearly four months after a woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Fairfield, police have announced an arrest in the case.
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.
Three teenage boys were arrested in San Rafael following a brutal assault on a victim using brass knuckles after an automated license plate reader identified their vehicle, police said.
Brett Wisely hit a two-run double in the fifth inning and the Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.
Osvaldo Bido and three relievers combined on a two-hitter and the A's beat the Blue Jays 1-0 on Saturday.
Steph Curry made four 3-pointers in the final 2:43 to give Team USA its fifth straight Olympic gold medal Saturday.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
The Giants rallied to a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night after being no-hit through six innings.
The San Francisco DA said 26 people were charged in connection with the protest that took place April 15 on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Five suspects were arrested Thursday in Santa Rosa after they allegedly robbed a marijuana dispensary and led police on separate high-speed chases.
Authorities in Mendocino County are searching for a man suspected of attempted murder following a shooting at an illegal cannabis growing operation late Wednesday night.
The Pleasanton Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in their investigation into the stabbing death of a man inside his home in May 2023.
Brentwood police arrested the second suspect allegedly involved in an armed robbery early Monday that led to a police chase that ended with a vehicle crash off Highway 160.
California is partnering with tech giant Nvidia to help train the state's students, college faculty, developers and data scientists in artificial intelligence.
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
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.
Lyft shares tumbled to their biggest loss in more than a year on Wednesday after the ride-hailing app reported gross bookings that spooked investors.
Less than two months after expanding its service to most of San Francisco, robotaxi company Waymo announced that their fleet of autonomous vehicles are now serving some communities on the Peninsula.
America's lucrative job market of recent years is gone. Enter America's top job creator: The health care industry.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Mosquito spraying is planned for parts of North San Jose and Milpitas next week, after mosquitoes with the West Nile virus have been found.
Perrigo recalling a batch — or 16,500 cans — of powdered formula found to contain elevated levels of Vitamin D.
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Hundreds stood in the blistering desert heat in Las Vegas to show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris Saturday, a day after former President Donald Trump held an event in Bozeman, Montana, to boost the chances of Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. Willie James Inman reports from Las Vegas.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to the Bay Area for a fundraiser where she's expected to introduce her running mate Gov. Tim Walz to Bay Area donors. Kara St Cyr reports (8-9-24) 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
Homeless advocates in the South Bay are speaking out against Gov. Gavin Newsom's demand to cities to sweep encampments.
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to her San Francisco roots for a fundraiser where she'll reportedly introduce her running mate Gov. Tim Walz to Bay Area donors.
San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists.
State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move.
A popular gay bar in San Francisco is celebrating a major milestone.
Members and supporters of San Francisco's transgender community joined Mayor London Breed and state Sen. Scott Wiener to kick off the third annual Transgender History Month by raising the transgender flag over City Hall on Thursday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Music fans turned out in droves for the first day of the Outside Lands Music Festival on Friday, taking in sets by Reneé Rapp, Shaboozey, Tyla, Young the Giant and many more.
The excitement was palpable Friday as tens of thousands of music fans flooded into Golden Gate Park for day one of the Outside Lands Music Festival.
San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists.
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez this weekend, bringing dozens of local and national acts to nine indoor and outdoor venues across downtown starting early Friday evening.
Around 75,000 festivalgoers are expected to attend each day, making for what could be a very crowded weekend in the city.
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.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz promises more comfortable temperatures inland over the next few days.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday Aug. 10, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Facing host country France on Saturday, NBA superstar Steph Curry helped lead Team USA to its fifth straight Olympic gold in men's basketball, while earlier in the day, the U.S. women's national soccer team defeated a talented Brazil squad to secure the team's first gold medal since 2012. Jamie Yuccas reports on all the action from Paris.
An airstrike Saturday on a school and mosque which had been serving as a shelter in central Gaza City killed at least 80 people and left dozens more injured. In the past week, Israel has bombed at least four schools in Gaza City, saying they were harboring terrorists. Israel claims Saturday's strike killed at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Hundreds stood in the blistering desert heat in Las Vegas to show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris Saturday, a day after former President Donald Trump held an event in Bozeman, Montana, to boost the chances of Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. Willie James Inman reports from Las Vegas.
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.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
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.
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.