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Santa Clara DA charges two suspects for month-long robbery spree
The office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced Wednesday that they charged two men with carrying out a month-long robbery spree that preyed on several small businesses in the area.
Body of Oakland murder victim missing for 18 years found in shallow grave
The body of a missing Oakland murder victim, Cynthia "Linda" Alonzo, has been found nearly 18 years after she was slain, authorities said Wednesday.
Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting 2020 Dolan Fire
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County in 2020.
US Soccer to pay women's, men's teams equally in landmark agreement
The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Dow dives more than 1,100 points on renewed inflation fears
S&P 500 suffers biggest one-day drop since 2020 as "stagflation" fears fuel concern about of a U.S. downturn.
Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
2-alarm fire burns in-law unit at East Oakland home
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in an East Oakland neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Pac-12 scraps football divisions for next season after NCAA paves way
The Pac-12 will now pair the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
Young software developer builds app to preserve Hmong culture
Annie Vang created the Hmong Phrases app after she began to realize the younger generation of Hmong Americans were no longer speaking their native language.
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Wednesday night First Alert Weather forecast with Paul Heggen
While temperatures will be lower on Thursday, expect increased fire danger heading into the weekend, as humidity levels drop and winds increase. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Solano County from Thursday morning through Friday night. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (5/18/22)
Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by Dr. Derek Mitchell, whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
Poll commissioned by SF Chamber of Commerce finds residents think city is going in wrong direction
Max Darrow reports on the results of a new poll of 500 San Francisco residents on the direction the city is headed (5-18-2022)
Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area. Andria Borba reports. (5/18/22)
'Daughters of the Delta' opens the San Francisco International Arts Festival
Michelle Jacques talks to BR host Jan Mabry about her latest work, 'Daughters of the Delta,' honoring the Louisiana women whose music was the backdrop of the Great Migration, when blacks fled the Jim Crow South. For tickets visit sfiaf.org.
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Tips for parents amid baby formula shortage
KPIX 5 morning anchor Len Kiese asks Dr. Shweta Namjoshi, Stanford Medicine medical director of intestinal rehabilitation and nutrition support and Children's Home Pharmacy, what parents should do if they are unable to find the brand they normally use
CDC investigating mystery cases of hepatitis in children
KPIX 5 morning anchor Len Kiese asks Dr. Leina Alrabadi, pediatric transplant hepatologist at Stanford Children's Health, about the symptoms that parents should be on the lookout for, and if the hepatitis A and B vaccines provide protection against hepatitis from adenoviruses
Covid cases are rising in the Bay Area
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec interviews Dr. Anne Liu with Stanford Health Care – asks about the rising number of COVID cases in the Bay Area as health officers don’t reinstate mask mandates, and why there are so many versions of Omicron
Interview with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asks the mayor about the City Council vote to ban ghost guns, his op-ed on the release of violent repeat offenders, and if he's endorsing anyone to succeed him as mayor
Drought's impact on Western water supplies
In this week's Weather Extra segment, CBS News Bay Area Meteorologist Paul Heggen looks at how exceptional drought and the warming climate are combining to put Western water supplies at risk
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Man shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco's Tenderloin District
Four suspected robbers shot a 49-year-old man as they tried to steal from him in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday evening, police said.
Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Police motorcycle officer hurt in Redwood City crash
A police motorcycle officer was hospitalized following a frightening collision in a Redwood City intersection Tuesday caught on camera.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
East Bay News
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2-alarm fire burns in-law unit at East Oakland home
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in an East Oakland neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Body of Oakland murder victim missing for 18 years found in shallow grave
The body of a missing Oakland murder victim, Cynthia "Linda" Alonzo, has been found nearly 18 years after she was slain, authorities said Wednesday.
Oakland council passes resolution to make city pro-choice sanctuary
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
Case of West Nile virus discovered in Brentwood
Recently health officials discovered the first case of the year in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
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Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting 2020 Dolan Fire
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County in 2020.
Santa Clara DA charges two suspects for month-long robbery spree
The office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced Wednesday that they charged two men with carrying out a month-long robbery spree that preyed on several small businesses in the area.
Santa Cruz woman arrested for providing minors with alcohol, vaping devices
Police in Santa Cruz on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a woman who was allegedly providing alcohol, marijuana edibles and vaping devices to minors.
Santa Clara Fire Department promotes first female battalion chief
The Santa Clara Fire Department announced it had promoted Jenn Panko to battalion chief this week, making her the first female chief officer to serve with the department.
Santa Clara Co DA extradites Arizona woman, charges her for posing as dental hygienist
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office recently extradited an Arizona woman and charged her with posing as a licensed dental hygienist "for years," the DA's office announced on Tuesday.
North Bay News
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Warm temperatures, dry, gusty winds trigger Solano County Red Flag Warning
A weather system passing to the east of the San Francisco Bay Area will whip up winds in the East and North Bay hills late Thursday night, elevating wildfire fears.
1 dead, 2 arrested following robbery, stabbing in Fairfield
Fairfield police arrested a 43-year-old robbery suspect and a 26-year-old murder suspect after police connected their two cases on Monday.
Caught on camera: Arsonist sets fire to Vallejo gourmet market
A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo with the suspected arsonist captured on security video.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Grass fire in San Rafael blocks traffic along Highway 101
A grass fire in San Rafael forced a temporary shutdown of a lane on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon.
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Wednesday night First Alert Weather forecast with Paul Heggen
While temperatures will be lower on Thursday, expect increased fire danger heading into the weekend, as humidity levels drop and winds increase. A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Solano County from Thursday morning through Friday night. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (5/18/22)
Warm temperatures, dry, gusty winds trigger Solano County Red Flag Warning
A weather system passing to the east of the San Francisco Bay Area will whip up winds in the East and North Bay hills late Thursday night, elevating wildfire fears.
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Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
Oakland City Council unanimously votes to become abortion sanctuary city
City council members unanimously voted to make Oakland a pro-choice sanctuary city.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
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Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
Pac-12 scraps football divisions for next season after NCAA paves way
The Pac-12 will now pair the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
US Soccer to pay women's, men's teams equally in landmark agreement
The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
A's snap out of offensive funk to beat Twins
The Oakland A's ended their four-game losing streak against the Twins, beating Minnesota 5-2 on Tuesday night.
La Stella homers as Giants beat Rockies again
Tommy La Stella homered and doubled twice as the Giants extended their dominance against Colorado with a 10-7 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.
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NHTSA sends team to probe Tesla crash in California that killed 3
The U.S. government's road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system.
Young software developer builds app to preserve Hmong culture
If you want to save an entire culture, well, there is an app for that. Annie Vang taught herself to code with hope of helping a younger generation learn and retain the Hmong language. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (5-17-22)
Congressional hearing on UFOs raises questions but no answers
Wilson Walker talked to local experts who have studied the UFO phenomenon for years and heard two very different reactions. (5-17-22)
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
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Santa Clara Fire Department promotes first female battalion chief
The Santa Clara Fire Department announced it had promoted Jenn Panko to battalion chief this week, making her the first female chief officer to serve with the department.
Oakland City Council unanimously votes to become abortion sanctuary city
City council members unanimously voted to make Oakland a pro-choice sanctuary city.
Supporters of Measure B in San Jose say it will boost Latino vote
Latina leaders rallied in San Jose for Measure B which would move the mayoral election to the same year as the presidential election starting in 2024. Kiet Do reports. (5-17-22)
Pacific Grove schools reinstate indoor masking mandates
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Pacific Grove Unified School District began requiring indoor masking again Tuesday.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
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Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting 2020 Dolan Fire
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County in 2020.
Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
Young software developer builds app to preserve Hmong culture
Annie Vang created the Hmong Phrases app after she began to realize the younger generation of Hmong Americans were no longer speaking their native language.
2-alarm fire burns in-law unit at East Oakland home
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in an East Oakland neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Pac-12 scraps football divisions for next season after NCAA paves way
The Pac-12 will now pair the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
Health
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Warriors begin Western Conference Finals amid rising COVID-19 cases in Bay Area
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
Pandemic healthcare workers suffered mental strains similar to soldiers in combat
For decades upon decades doctors and nurses have been stepping up to fight deadly diseases. But the pandemic took the mental stresses to new levels.
Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
Oakland council passes resolution to make city pro-choice sanctuary
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
California mental health initiative includes forced treatment provision
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
Bay Area Crime
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Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting 2020 Dolan Fire
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County in 2020.
Santa Clara DA charges two suspects for month-long robbery spree
The office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced Wednesday that they charged two men with carrying out a month-long robbery spree that preyed on several small businesses in the area.
Body of Oakland murder victim missing for 18 years found in shallow grave
The body of a missing Oakland murder victim, Cynthia "Linda" Alonzo, has been found nearly 18 years after she was slain, authorities said Wednesday.
Santa Cruz woman arrested for providing minors with alcohol, vaping devices
Police in Santa Cruz on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a woman who was allegedly providing alcohol, marijuana edibles and vaping devices to minors.
Man shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco's Tenderloin District
Four suspected robbers shot a 49-year-old man as they tried to steal from him in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday evening, police said.
KPIX Special Reports
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
Never forgotten; Massive AIDS Quilt display set for San Francisco Pride Month
The AIDS Memorial Quilt will mark its 35th anniversary with a monumental event during PRIDE month. 3000 panels of the historic tapestry will be on display in Golden Gate Park.
State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
Newsom urges Democrats to go on the 'counter-offensive' in culture wars
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Democrats Wednesday to launch a vocal "counter-offensive" to protect rights ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.
San Francisco LGBTQ Groups Blast Redistricting Plan To Put Tenderloin, SoMa In Separate Districts
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
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Photos: Pearl Jam delivers epic set at Oakland Arena
Alternative-rock heroes Pearl Jam offered up an epic set of fan favorites and classic-rock covers at the Oakland Arena Thursday.
Photos: Aussie punks Amyl & the Sniffers pack Great American
Kinetic Aussie punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers played the second of two packed, sold-out shows at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Crews free fox trapped in steel pipe near Oracle Park
A fox got its head stuck in a steel pipe at a construction site near Oracle Park in San Francisco and fire crews used a saw to get the terrified creature safely freed.
Photos: Dua Lipa Brings Long-Delayed 'Future Nostalgia Tour' to San Jose
British singer Dua Lipa brought her "Future Nostalgia Tour" to the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night, playing songs from that now two-year-old album along with other hits.
Photos: Judas Priest and Queensrÿche Bring Metal to the Fox in Oakland
Legendary metal band Judas Priest brought their long-delayed 50th anniversary tour to the Fox in Oakland Saturday for an incendiary sold-out show featuring support from Queensrÿche.
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Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
East Bay choir program teaches teens the power of music
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
Formerly homeless Peninsula man helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
Marin woman's group gives opportunity for all to play sports
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
San Francisco Teacher's Nonprofit Aim High Has Been Hitting the Mark For 36 Years
A San Francisco man is retiring from leading an innovative summer enrichment program he helped create 36 years ago.
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Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.
NorCal Lawyer Uses Her Own Experiences To Advocate For Foster Children
Lily Colby fought hard for herself and her siblings when they were children growing up in the foster care system. Now she's helping other foster youth find their voices.