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San Francisco supes put brakes on deadly police robot policy
San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would let police use robots for deadly force.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform over proposal in Congress
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will be "forced to consider" removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material.
Baseball commissioner says time has run out on Oakland keeping the A's
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says timeline has past for A's to stay in Oakland.
San Francisco police investigate South of Market carjacking
Police in San Francisco are investigating an incident Monday afternoon where a woman had her car stolen at gunpoint in the South of Market neighborhood.
Contra Costa supervisors approve cannabis, vaping product sales in unincorporated areas
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis and vaping products in unincorporated county areas.
COVID levels soaring in Santa Clara County wastewater; Mask mandates not returning
While the level of the COVID variants found in Santa Clara County's wastewater system is soaring, health officials assured local residents Tuesday that mask mandates will not be returning.
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Pacifica school employee taken to hospital after being struck by driver in crosswalk
A Pacifica school employee conducting traffic control was taken to a hospital after being struck by a driver outside campus Monday morning.
CDPH warns statewide flu activity reaches high level heading into winter
With the start of winter looming, California health officials warned that flu activity has reached a high level in the state and that the available number of pediatric hospital beds is dwindling.
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Bay Area restaurants try to weather latest challenge of rising COVID & flu cases
With cases of COVID-19, influenza and viruses on the rise, Bay Area restaurants are once again grappling with staffing shortages and coming up with creative ways to encourage workers to get their booster shots. Devin Fehely reports. (12/6/22)
Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
Expect clear chilly conditions in the Bay Area late Tuesday and early Wednesday, with lows dipping into the upper 20s in some locations. After a dry Wednesday, rain is expected to return Thursday. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (12/6/22)
East Bay Muslim Community Center works to provide food for struggling families
Jocelyn Moran reports on how Sister Aminah Abdullah with the East Bay Muslim Community Center helps families in need stay fed (12-6-2022)
San Francisco supes put brakes on deadly police robot policy
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors reversed a decision allowing the city's police department to use robots with lethal force. Lauren Toms reports. (12/6/22)
COVID levels soaring in Santa Clara County wastewater
Sara Donchey reports on Santa Clara County health officials warning of a major spike in local COVID cases (12-6-2022)
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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Preparing for a 'Tripledemic' this holiday season
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Neha Narula from Stanford Health Care why we're seeing higher cases of RSV this year, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our families from RSV, Covid and the flu during holiday gatherings
Demonstrations in China slowing the country's economy
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto catches up with Dr. Olaf Groth of UC Berkeley Haas School of Business About Elon Musk's battle with Apple, recent demonstrations in China, and railroad strike.
Concerns over 'Tripledemic'
Elizabeth Cook talks to Dr. Dean Winslow with Stanford Health Care on concerns over the rise of flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases.
Giving Tuesday: David Goodman with Redwood Empire Food Bank talks how donations can help those in ne
Ryan Yamamoto talks to Redwood Empire Food Bank CEO David Goodman about how people can help on Giving Tuesday (11-29-22)
The future of crypto following collapse of FTX
Dr. Olaf Groth, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and CEO of Cambrian.ai, discusses the possibility of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry following the FTX bankruptcy
Is it RSV, flu, or Covid? How to tell the difference
Medical experts continue to warn of a possible 'Tripledemic' this winter, with Covid-19, flu and RSV cases all on the rise. But if you're not feeling well, how can you tell them apart? Stanford Clinical Professor of Medicine, Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, discusses the symptoms and explains the difference
Pelosi legacy ranks among greatest House leaders
Juliette Goodrich asked Donna Crane, political science professor at San Jose State University, how history is likely to evaluate the extraordinary career of Nancy Pelosi. (11-17-22)
Rep. Anna Eshoo discusses impact of Speaker Pelosi's announcement
Elizabeth Cook talks to Rep. Anna Eshoo about how Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision not to pursue a Democratic leadership position in the new Congress (11-17-2022)
SF & Peninsula News
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San Francisco police investigate South of Market carjacking
Police in San Francisco are investigating an incident Monday afternoon where a woman had her car stolen at gunpoint in the South of Market neighborhood.
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Pacifica school employee taken to hospital after being struck by driver in crosswalk
A Pacifica school employee conducting traffic control was taken to a hospital after being struck by a driver outside campus Monday morning.
San Francisco couple charged with labor trafficking foreign nanny
A San Francisco couple have been charged with several counts related to the working conditions of a nanny they brought to the United States from the Philippines in 2019.
San Francisco Embarcadero residents frustrated with recent sideshow enforcement
Neighbors living along San Francisco's Embarcadero are bewildered and frustrated that a noisy and disruptive sideshow at the popular tourist destination Friday night resulted in zero arrests.
East Bay News
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Contra Costa supervisors approve cannabis, vaping product sales in unincorporated areas
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis and vaping products in unincorporated county areas.
Baseball commissioner says time has run out on Oakland keeping the A's
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says timeline has past for A's to stay in Oakland.
Cesar Zepeda wins drawing to break tie in Richmond City Council race
The luck of the draw was with Cesar Zepeda on Tuesday morning.
Murder charge filed in alleged Newark revenge driveway slaying of Reynaldo Cantu
A man, enraged by the death of his teenage daughter, has been charged with murder for fatally shooting the father of a teen he believed was linked to the girl's death.
Bay Area, LA hip hop royalty team up on new rap album
Having already played a soldout show in Oakland, the Mount Westmore collaboration between California Hip-hop pioneers Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort now has released a new 16-track album.
South Bay News
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COVID levels soaring in Santa Clara County wastewater; Mask mandates not returning
While the level of the COVID variants found in Santa Clara County's wastewater system is soaring, health officials assured local residents Tuesday that mask mandates will not be returning.
South Bay rattled by 3.7 magnitude earthquake
The USGS reported a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Alum Rock in Santa Clara County Monday afternoon.
Santa Clara Co. DA to leave Twitter, says hate speech rising since Musk takeover
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Monday that he is deactivating his office's Twitter account, citing the hate speech that exploded on the platform following Elon Musk's takeover.
Endangered Chacoan peccaries arrive at San Jose's Happy Hollow Zoo
The Happy Hollow Park and Zoo has welcomed four new snorting members to its zoo family—the pig-like endangered Chacoan peccaries.
Stanford's Tara VanDerveer tops women's AP Top 25 appearances
Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer stands atop The Associated Press women's basketball poll with the most appearances all time, breaking a tie with the late Pat Summitt.
North Bay News
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Overnight freeze warning issued for parts of the North Bay
The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service on Tuesday issued an overnight freeze warning for a portion of the North Bay as chilly temperatures continue to grip the region.
At 12, talented violinist becomes Santa Rosa Youth Symphony's youngest concertmaster
A talented 12-year-old is the concertmaster of the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra making him the youngest in the organization's history.
Vallejo man receives nearly 22 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking
A 38-year-old Vallejo man has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking, prosecutors announced.
Man accused of attacking family, threatening police during Vallejo crime spree
Vallejo police arrested a man Friday night for allegedly attacking his family, threatening police with a gun, fleeing from police, trying to break into a house, and possessing two guns.
North and South Bay warming centers to remain open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open into the weekend in both the North and South Bay, where temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s overnight through Sunday.
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Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
Expect clear chilly conditions in the Bay Area late Tuesday and early Wednesday, with lows dipping into the upper 20s in some locations. After a dry Wednesday, rain is expected to return Thursday. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (12/6/22)
Overnight freeze warning issued for parts of the North Bay
The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service on Tuesday issued an overnight freeze warning for a portion of the North Bay as chilly temperatures continue to grip the region.
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Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
Paul Pelosi attack: Federal prosecutors have "substantial new evidence" against DePape
The man accused of attacking Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul with a hammer inside their San Francisco home made an appearance in federal court Wednesday.
Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
Update: Nancy Pelosi will remain in Congress, hand over Democratic Party leadership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as leader of the Democratic Party but will continue to represent San Francisco in Congress.
DePape pleads not guilty to federal charges in Pelosi attack
The man charged in the attack of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of attempting to kidnap a federal official and assaulting a federal official's family member.
Bay Area Bridge Builders
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SFNext: Searching for solutions to city's intractable problems
Recently, about 200 San Franciscans gathered to come up with fresh ideas that may lead to fixing some deep-rooted challenges: homelessness, housing affordability and public safety.
SFNext: KPIX reporter shares perspective on Asian hate crimes
At the SFNext Conference that was recently held at the Exploratorium, there was a lot of discussion about the Asian-American community and a sense that many residents of Asian descent no longer feel safe in San Francisco.
SFNext: San Francisco teacher's odyssey getting to and from work a non-stop challenge
A San Francisco special education teacher has a daily challenge that starts hours before class begins: getting to work on time in a place she can't afford to live.
SFNext: Formerly homeless San Franciscan urges dramatic change
For many of us, it's hard to imagine how San Francisco can have so much wealth, and yet so many people are homeless and living in poverty.
SFNext: Theft, car break-ins continue to plague San Francisco residents, businesses
A comprehensive survey found more than half of all San Francisco residents have been a victim of theft or larceny. Many of these crimes include a staggering number of car break-ins - especially where tourists like to gather.
Food For Bay Area Families
Food for Bay Area Families brings needed relief to local food banks
As the holidays draw near, food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need.
East Bay Muslim Community Center works to provide food for struggling families
Jocelyn Moran reports on how Sister Aminah Abdullah with the East Bay Muslim Community Center helps families in need stay fed (12-6-2022)
Alameda County Food Bank partners with literacy programs
Alameda County Food Bank Director of Community Engagement and Marketing Michael Altfest talks about the importance of promoting literacy while feeding children in need (12-6-2022)
Food for Bay Area Families: Samsung makes giving part of corporate culture
A Bay Area tech giant makes giving back part of its corporate culture.
Food for Bay Area Families: Generous corporate gift helps feed people in need
Bay Area companies like Patelco Credit Union have been stepping up to help their communities as part of KPIX 5's Food For Bay Area Families campaign.
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San Francisco supes put brakes on deadly police robot policy
San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would let police use robots for deadly force.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform over proposal in Congress
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will be "forced to consider" removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material.
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Cesar Zepeda wins drawing to break tie in Richmond City Council race
The luck of the draw was with Cesar Zepeda on Tuesday morning.
San Francisco's controversial Tenderloin Center closes its doors
The controversial Tenderloin Center that was the cornerstone to Mayor London Breed's plan to fight crime and blight in the neighborhood closed Sunday, leaving thousands of addicts with nowhere else to go.
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San Francisco supes put brakes on deadly police robot policy
San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would let police use robots for deadly force.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform over proposal in Congress
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will be "forced to consider" removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material.
San Francisco police investigate South of Market carjacking
Police in San Francisco are investigating an incident Monday afternoon where a woman had her car stolen at gunpoint in the South of Market neighborhood.
Contra Costa supervisors approve cannabis, vaping product sales in unincorporated areas
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed an ordinance allowing the sale and delivery of non-flavored cannabis and vaping products in unincorporated county areas.
Baseball commissioner says time has run out on Oakland keeping the A's
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says timeline has past for A's to stay in Oakland.
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COVID levels soaring in Santa Clara County wastewater; Mask mandates not returning
While the level of the COVID variants found in Santa Clara County's wastewater system is soaring, health officials assured local residents Tuesday that mask mandates will not be returning.
Flu shots are a "very good match" to this season's strains, CDC says
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
CDPH warns statewide flu activity reaches high level heading into winter
With the start of winter looming, California health officials warned that flu activity has reached a high level in the state and that the available number of pediatric hospital beds is dwindling.
SFDPH reports city's first flu death of season; urges vaccines
Health officials in San Francisco announced the city's first influenza death of the season, urging residents to receive their annual flu shot as cases rise.
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Bay Area Crime
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San Francisco supes put brakes on deadly police robot policy
San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would let police use robots for deadly force.
San Francisco police investigate South of Market carjacking
Police in San Francisco are investigating an incident Monday afternoon where a woman had her car stolen at gunpoint in the South of Market neighborhood.
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud in New York trial
Two Trump Organization companies faced a total of 17 criminal counts, including conspiracy and tax fraud.
San Francisco couple charged with labor trafficking foreign nanny
A San Francisco couple have been charged with several counts related to the working conditions of a nanny they brought to the United States from the Philippines in 2019.
KPIX Special Reports
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
LGBTQ+
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State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about harm reduction.
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Photos: Carrie Underwood plays country hits at Chase Center
Country singer Carrie Underwood brought her "Denim & Rhinestones Tour" to the Chase Center in San Francisco Saturday night.
Photos: The Flaming Lips dazzle fans at Warfield
Beloved psychedelic indie rockers the Flaming Lips brought a long-delayed concert to the Warfield in San Francisco Friday night.
Photos: Mercyful Fate delivers dazzling show at Hard Rock Sacramento
Reunited Danish metal legends Mercyful Fate played their first Northern California concert in over two decades Sunday at the Hard Rock Sacramento in Wheatland with special guests Kreator.
Panic! At the Disco draws big crowd to Chase Center
Songwriter Brendon Urie and his band Panic! At the Disco brought their Viva Las Vengeance Tour to the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday night.
Friday Photos from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2022
Hardly Stictly Bluegrass 2022 started out warm but got foggy quickly as the Drive-By Truckers, Sam Bush and others entertained the thousands gathered in Golden Gate Park.
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SF woman works to fight discrimination, build bridges in her community
A San Francisco woman is working both on the front lines and behind the scenes to fight discrimination and foster unity.
North Bay woodworker's creations helping feed needy families
A Santa Rosa man has found a creative way to raise money for Food for Bay Area Families by using his passion in life to construct his own way of giving.
South SF student group founds project to help abuse survivors heal
A group of students based in South San Francisco has earned recognition for a service project that was developed to help abuse survivors.
JA: Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
After years of living next to an abandoned city lot, a Richmond woman took matters into her own hands, and ended up creating a thriving place of community in her neighborhood.
East Bay women spearhead important fundraising event for Fremont ministry
Two East Bay women lead a half century fundraising tradition that has its roots in the oldest Mission olive orchard in the state.
Students Rising Above
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.