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Texas school mass shooting prompting difficult conversations between parents, kids
The horrific mass shooting inside a Texas school has schools on heightened alert in the Bay Area while prompting difficult conversations between parents and kids.
CoCo county launching 4 'test to treat' sites to increase access to COVID medication
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Wednesday the opening of four COVID-19 testing sites this week that will also make prescription medication available for those who test positive.
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Bats stay hot, Giants rout Mets in finale
Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
A's send slumping Mariners to last place in AL West
Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both homered off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 4-2 on Wednesday, dropping the Mariners into last place in the AL West.
Woman stabbed in San Rafael; suspect arrested following chase to West Marin
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in San Rafael and police pursuit in Marin County early Wednesday morning.
8-year-old will be youngest San Francisco Carnaval grand marshal
An 8-year-old San Francisco poet is sharing her love of her culture through her work and will be featured as a Grand Marshal in this year's Carnaval parade.
Twitter to pay $150M penalty to feds over privacy of users' data
Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators' allegations that the San Francisco-based social platform failed to protect the privacy of users' data over a six-year span.
Vegetation fire burning northwest of Vacaville
A fire was burning vegetation near Vacaville Wednesday afternoon.
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Brentwood residents get early start on preparations for another heavy drought
Brentwood residents start using recycled water and develop new watering systems as state prepares for drought. Wilson Walker reports.
Raw Video: Gov. Newsom, legislative leaders announce fast-tracked gun control measures
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state's legislative leaders announced swift action to pass new gun control initiatives Wednesday, including a bill allowing lawsuits against illegal gun manufacturers and distributors, following a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 18 children and two adults dead.
CBS News Bay Area hosts conversation about mental health
For Mental Health Awareness Month, KPIX 5's Gianna Franco moderates a virtual roundtable discussion with several Bay Area health professionals - Monica Martinez, Director of Education & Innovation at San Francisco Mental Health, Becky Fein, Vice President of Community Initiatives at Active Minds, Morgan Eldridge, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in the Mood Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, and Michael Stanton, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Public Health at Cal State East Bay - about the struggles experienced by so many, and how to deal with difficult times
Tragic mass shooting in Texas triggers heated new gun control debate
Skyler Henry reports on latest turn of the gun control debate in Congress after deadly Texas mas shooting (5-25-2022)
Grief overwhelms small Texas town in the wake of mass shooting at elementary school
Team coverage of the fallout from the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 21 victims dead (5-25-2022)
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CBS News Bay Area hosts conversation about mental health
For Mental Health Awareness Month, KPIX 5's Gianna Franco moderates a virtual roundtable discussion with several Bay Area health professionals - Monica Martinez, Director of Education & Innovation at San Francisco Mental Health, Becky Fein, Vice President of Community Initiatives at Active Minds, Morgan Eldridge, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in the Mood Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, and Michael Stanton, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Public Health at Cal State East Bay - about the struggles experienced by so many, and how to deal with difficult times
New weather zones for wildfire season
The NWS has updated and clarified more detailed "zones" for this year's fire season. In years past, Red Flag warnings were issued generically for all "North Bay Mountains" as one region. KPIX 5's First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck on this week's "Weather Extra."
Latest on what's to come for the Muni
We talk to the SFMTA director Jeff Tumlin on what's to come in the future for Muni.
Local doctor on latest COVID surge and getting kids booster shots
We ask Dr. Malathi Srinivasan from Stanford Health Care how often we could see surges of COVID infections, and if parents are recommended to get their younger children boosted as soon as possible, now that the CDC is recommending them for kids 5 to 11.
Cindy Chavez, Matt Mahan vie for San Jose mayor
KPIX 5's Devin Fehely sat down with two candidates running to fill San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo's seat. (5-22-22)
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Texas woman accused in SF pro cyclist's death fled to NYC
The suspect had previously dated the victim's boyfriend, cyclist Colin Strickland, who has cooperated with investigators and is not considered a suspect.
San Francisco suspect charged in 3 violent assaults earlier in May
Police in San Francisco have charged a suspect with three separate violent assaults on women that happened in the space of ten hours earlier this month.
SF Mayor announces new budget investments in permanent supportive housing
Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced a planned $67.4 million in her upcoming two-year budget focused on permanent supportive housing.
1 injured in early morning shooting in San Francisco's Hunters Point
A shooting in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood early Wednesday morning left one person injured, police said.
Zero-waste grocery store in San Mateo provides greener option on Peninsula
A new grocery store on the Peninsula is drawing praise from environmental groups, as it does not offer items packaged in single-use plastics.
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CoCo county launching 4 'test to treat' sites to increase access to COVID medication
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Wednesday the opening of four COVID-19 testing sites this week that will also make prescription medication available for those who test positive.
Update: Off-duty Oakland police officer involved in non-fatal shooting near school
Police in Oakland are investigating a non-fatal shooting Wednesday morning involving an off-duty OPD officer.
Richmond man gets life in prison for fatal shooting at Reno motel
A Nevada judge sentenced a Richmond man to life in prison for killing a Reno woman by firing nearly two dozen gunshots in her motel room and almost hitting her 5-year-old son, who told police he pretended to be dead after the killer started firing.
CHP arrest Vacaville man allegedly injuring officer in hit-and-run
The California Highway Patrol arrested a Vacaville man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly hit a CHP officer and drove off, leaving the victim with major injuries, CHP officials said.
BART reporting major delays due to equipment problem in Oakland
A major delay due to an equipment problem is impacting BART trains traveling through Oakland on Wednesday morning.
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Horrific Texas school massacre comes just 2 days before VTA shooting anniversary
The terrible tragedy at a Texas elementary school that took 21 lives happened two days before the first anniversary of the VTA mass shooting in San Jose.
Bay Area authorities promise increased patrols at schools after Texas mass shooting
Authorities in a number of Bay Area cities on Tuesday said they would increase patrols in the areas around schools in the wake of the mass shooting in Texas.
As drought worsens, fines up to $10K approved for South Bay water wasters
As the drought deepens, the Santa Clara Valley Water District has approved fines ranging from $100 to $10,000 for outdoor water wasters, while it asks for a 15% reduction in water usage.
South Bay homeless advocate reaches out when hot weather hits
For the unhoused in the South Bay, the sweltering conditions of an especially hot day like Tuesday can be deadly. One man in San Jose is trying to help those in need.
Congressional Dems call on Google to protect privacy of abortion patients
More than 40 Democratic members of Congress called on Google to stop what they see as the unnecessary collection and retention of people's location data, arguing the information could be used to identify women seeking abortions.
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Woman stabbed in San Rafael; suspect arrested following chase to West Marin
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in San Rafael and police pursuit in Marin County early Wednesday morning.
Vegetation fire burning northwest of Vacaville
A fire was burning vegetation near Vacaville Wednesday afternoon.
Temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals approved for West Marin County
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
Sonoma Co. vineyard developer faces $3.75M fine over alleged environmental violations
A well-known Sonoma County vineyard executive is facing a multi-million-dollar state fine for allegedly removing trees and destroying a small wetland on a rural patch of land east of Cloverdale.
Wildfire preps underway to protect Marin County water supply
Californians often hear about people taking steps to prepare their homes and businesses for fire season. The same is being done for Marin County's water supply.
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Wednesday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch
5/24/2022
Tuesday night First Alert Weather forecast with Paul Heggen
Expect another day of hot temperatures on Wednesday, with inland highs in the 90s and approaching 100. Temperatures will begin to cool heading into the Memorial Day weekend as onshore winds return. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (5/24/22)
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8-year-old will be youngest San Francisco Carnaval grand marshal
An 8-year-old San Francisco poet is sharing her love of her culture through her work and will be featured as a Grand Marshal in this year's Carnaval parade.
Pandemic fiscal challenges still threaten San Francisco small businesses
The owner of a plant store on Van Ness Avenue says she is just days away from closing her small business after 10 years as the pandemic continues to create challenges and she lacks the financial support needed to keep her doors open.
Families, community members step up to save Novato High Prom
It was a night to remember in so many ways for students at the Novato High prom Saturday after riding an emotional rollercoaster in the wake of a bus company hired to provide transportation to the venue coming up short of drivers.
Master calligraphy artist leaves his mark on San Francisco's Chinatown
The art created by a Chinatown community leader who's shared his talent for Chinese calligraphy for decades can be seen all over his San Francisco neighborhood.
South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
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Bats stay hot, Giants rout Mets in finale
Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
A's send slumping Mariners to last place in AL West
Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both homered off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 4-2 on Wednesday, dropping the Mariners into last place in the AL West.
Associated Press reports Raiders to have Colin Kaepernick workout
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will get his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
Joc Pederson hits 3 HRs, Giants outslug Mets in wild finish
Joc Pederson homered three times and drove in a career-high eight runs, including a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants outslugged the New York Mets 13-12 in a wild game Tuesday night.
Warriors fans stay hopeful despite Game 4 loss in Western Conference Finals
The Warriors tried to bring out the brooms and make their first trip to the NBA finals in 3 years Tuesday night. But the celebration for Dub Nation is on hold after the Mavericks avoided a sweep.
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Twitter to pay $150M penalty to feds over privacy of users' data
Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators' allegations that the San Francisco-based social platform failed to protect the privacy of users' data over a six-year span.
Temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals approved for West Marin County
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
Congressional Dems call on Google to protect privacy of abortion patients
More than 40 Democratic members of Congress called on Google to stop what they see as the unnecessary collection and retention of people's location data, arguing the information could be used to identify women seeking abortions.
China losing Airbnb as company focuses on tourists going abroad
An Airbnb company official announced on social media Tuesday that the company will stop listing homes and experiences inside China this summer and instead focus its business in the country on serving Chinese tourists looking for lodgings abroad.
California proposal would allow parents to sue for social media addiction
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms.
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Newsom, legislative leaders promise swift action on new gun control measures
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's legislative leaders announced swift action to pass new gun control initiatives Wednesday, including a bill allowing lawsuits against illegal gun manufacturers and distributors.
SF Mayor announces new budget investments in permanent supportive housing
Mayor London Breed on Wednesday announced a planned $67.4 million in her upcoming two-year budget focused on permanent supportive housing.
Concord City Council extends Naval station developer deadline
The Concord City Council will give the master developer of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station an extension of its deadline to have a negotiated term sheet in place.
Bay Area lawmakers condemn GOP gun policy following TX school massacre
Bay Area lawmakers issued blistering criticism of Republican opposition to gun control measures in the wake of the latest mass shooting at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school Tuesday.
Contra Costa Supes approve 384 affordable homes near Bay Point BART
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal for a 384-unit residential development on 7 acres in unincorporated Bay Point on Tuesday.
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8-year-old will be youngest San Francisco Carnaval grand marshal
An 8-year-old San Francisco poet is sharing her love of her culture through her work and will be featured as a Grand Marshal in this year's Carnaval parade.
Texas school mass shooting prompting difficult conversations between parents, kids
The horrific mass shooting inside a Texas school has schools on heightened alert in the Bay Area while prompting difficult conversations between parents and kids.
Bats stay hot, Giants rout Mets in finale
Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
A's send slumping Mariners to last place in AL West
Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both homered off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 4-2 on Wednesday, dropping the Mariners into last place in the AL West.
Woman stabbed in San Rafael; suspect arrested following chase to West Marin
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in San Rafael and police pursuit in Marin County early Wednesday morning.
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CoCo county launching 4 'test to treat' sites to increase access to COVID medication
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Wednesday the opening of four COVID-19 testing sites this week that will also make prescription medication available for those who test positive.
Contra Costa health officials warn COVID cases, hospitalizations rising
Contra Costa County health officials told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday that COVID-19 numbers are on the rise.
Sacramento County officials investigate California's probable first monkeypox case
Sacramento County public health officials say they are investigating a probable travel-related case of the monkeypox virus.
Pfizer: 3 COVID vaccine doses are 80 percent effective for kids 5 and under
Three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were roughly 80 percent effective at preventing infections for children ages 6 months to 5 years old, according to trial data Pfizer released Monday.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tests positive for COVID-19
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo confirmed Monday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Bay Area Crime
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Woman stabbed in San Rafael; suspect arrested following chase to West Marin
Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in San Rafael and police pursuit in Marin County early Wednesday morning.
Newsom, legislative leaders promise swift action on new gun control measures
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's legislative leaders announced swift action to pass new gun control initiatives Wednesday, including a bill allowing lawsuits against illegal gun manufacturers and distributors.
Update: Off-duty Oakland police officer involved in non-fatal shooting near school
Police in Oakland are investigating a non-fatal shooting Wednesday morning involving an off-duty OPD officer.
Richmond man gets life in prison for fatal shooting at Reno motel
A Nevada judge sentenced a Richmond man to life in prison for killing a Reno woman by firing nearly two dozen gunshots in her motel room and almost hitting her 5-year-old son, who told police he pretended to be dead after the killer started firing.
Texas woman accused in SF pro cyclist's death fled to NYC
The suspect had previously dated the victim's boyfriend, cyclist Colin Strickland, who has cooperated with investigators and is not considered a suspect.
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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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Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Crowd gathers in Castro District to celebrate Harvey Milk Day
People gathered in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday to remember the life and legacy of Harvey Milk on what would have been the gay rights icon's 92nd birthday.
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.
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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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South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
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.