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San Francisco Fire Dept.: Woman severely injured after being trapped under robotaxi
A woman suffered major injuries after being run over and pinned under a self-driving car in San Francisco.
Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Fingerprint on ransom note led police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Gov. Newsom's pick to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat garners mixed reactions
Laphonza Butler was chosen to fill the seat, and if most people haven't heard of her, it's probably because she's never held public office.
Blue Angels arrive in Oakland as San Francisco Fleet Week gets underway
The annual weeklong celebration of San Francisco's Fleet Week kicked off Monday as the Blue Angels arrived at the Oakland International Airport.
Soaring to new heights: Why airlines are courting women pilots
As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
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Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 2 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Blue Angels arrive in Oakland as San Francisco Fleet Week gets underway
The annual weeklong celebration of San Francisco's Fleet Week kicked off Monday as the Blue Angels arrived at the Oakland International Airport.
Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
USS John P. Murtha commanding officer previews San Francisco Fleet Week activities
US Navy Capt. Doug Langenberg, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS John P. Murtha speaks to Jessica Burch about the upcoming Fleet Week activities in San Francisco.
Navy damage controlman describes role aboard USS John P. Murtha as Fleet Week begins
Navy DC Dominic Alvarez aboard the USS John P. Murtha spoke Monday with Jessica Burch about what Fleet Week visitors will find while touring the amphibious transport dock.
Navy fire controlman describes role on USS John P. Murtha as Fleet Week begins
Navy FC3 Joseph Maggiore aboard the USS John P. Murtha spoke Monday with Jessica Burch about what Fleet Week visitors will find while touring the amphibious transport dock.
Emergency preparedness drill among Fleet Week activities in San Francisco
Adrienne Bechelli, deputy director for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, spoke with meteorologist Jessica Burch about her department's annual emergency preparedness drill held with the U.S. Department of Defense during Fleet Week
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Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Gun control, assault weapons ban a major part of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's legacy
During her three decades on Capitol Hill, one of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's top priorities was fighting the gun lobby.
Dianne Feinstein made history as a popular San Francisco mayor before storied Senate career
Before she became a groundbreaking U.S. Senator, Dianne Feinstein, who died Friday at the age of 90, made history as the first woman to become mayor of her hometown of San Francisco.
Dianne Feinstein was tireless advocate for California conservation
Throughout her career in the U.S. Senate, Dianne Feinstein was a champion for the environment and conservation of California's wild places.
Former San Francisco supervisor remembers Sen. Feinstein's legacy
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Dianne Feinstein said Milk, Moscone assassination was "darkest day" of her life
Dianne Feinstein found Harvey Milk's body when he and the San Francisco mayor were assassinated — and she broke the news to the world.
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat
Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and EMILYs List president, was named to fill California's Senate seat left open by the death of Dianne Feinstein.
Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Project Earth
Warming planet's cold beer supply threatened by climate strain on hops, barley, water
Earth's changing climate is not just causing increasingly punishing droughts, intense wildfires, and extreme weather, it could disrupt the world's beer supply by as much as 16%. Now, California scientists are brewing up solutions to the dilemma.
Outfoxing climate change: Endangered species provides lesson in biodiversity
An endangered species of fox that has surfaced on a Southern California college campus is providing proof that one of the biggest weapons against climate change is maintaining biodiversity of the planet.
Radioactive discharge from Fukushima nuclear plant raising concerns on California coast
A controversial plan to release more than one million tons of treated radioactive water into the sea is now underway in Japan, giving scientists here in the Bay Area pause as well as those who seek escape on the open water.
Valley fever fungus spreading in California fueled by climate change
California researchers are scrutinizing the spread of a fungus that causes debilitating Valley fever, now being exacerbated by climate change.
Biotech startup Living Carbon enhances trees' ability to capture climate-warming CO2
A Bay Area biotech startup is fighting climate change by genetically enhancing the ability of trees to capture and store carbon dioxide.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
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.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
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Video catches San Francisco Public Works employee flipping over man’s food cart
Residents are speaking out after a video shows a man's food cart being flipped over.
Robotaxi crashes into woman severely injuring her, San Francisco Fire Dept. says
Betty Yu reports on a crash involving a robotaxi and a pedestrian in San Francisco
Children, service members play basketball for "Hoops with the Troops" event
Jocelyn Moran reports on the "Hoops with the Troops" event.
New BART Police Chief a 27-year veteran of the department
Wilson Walker reports on BART announcing new police chief to lead transit agency's department (10-2-2023)
PIX Now evening edition 10-2-23
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Monday Oct. 2, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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Russ Francis, former 49ers and Patriots Pro Bowl TE, dies in plane crash
Former NFL Pro Bowl tight end Russ Francis was killed in a plane crash in upstate New York on Sunday, his family announced on social media.
McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan grateful for stability from contract extension
Kyle Shanahan grew up around the NFL following his father from stop to stop on the coaching carousel before getting on it himself so he knows full well how rare it is to have a long stay at one spot.
49ers sign Lynch, Shanahan to multi-year extension
The San Francisco 49ers are banking on keeping a good thing going by extending the contracts of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
49ers focus on fixing flaws after rolling to 3-0 record to open the season
Three straight wins with 30 points scored in each game is just the kind of start the San Francisco 49ers wanted to have this year after being forced to climb out of early holes the past two years.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
Genetic factor could provide protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
A study led by Stanford Medicine found that a single genetic factor could provide some people with a level of protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Emmanuel Mignot, PhD, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Stanford and one of the study's senior authors, about how that single genetic factor could work to serve as protection, and if this means there could be some sort of link between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Updated COVID-19 booster shots
COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing as respiratory virus season is picking up. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto speaks to an infectious disease doctor at Stanford health care, Dr. Aruna Subramanian, about how well these new shots protect against newer variants.
Effects of psychedelics
A bill that would decriminalize the use of magic mushrooms and other natural psychedelics is on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk after a measure passed the state legislature. Dr. Trisha Suppes, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, discusses the potential benefits and pitfalls of psychedelic use
Covid cases surge in the Bay Area
Dr. Abraar Karan, infectious disease physician at Stanford Health Care, discusses the latest Covid-19 variants of interest, the symptoms to be aware of, and the latest information on the next booster shot
Job market sees slowdowns
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 187,000 jobs gained in August and a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8%. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to former EDD Director Michael Bernick to understand what these numbers mean.
Brain implants pave the way for new forms of communication
New proof of concept technology is paving the way for people with ALS or other speech-impairment disabilities to communicate again. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook speaks with Frank Willett, a research scientist in the Neural Prosthetics Translational Laboratory at Stanford.
SF & Peninsula News
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San Francisco Fire Dept.: Woman severely injured after being trapped under robotaxi
A woman suffered major injuries after being run over and pinned under a self-driving car in San Francisco.
Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Fight escalates to stabbing at San Mateo community center; 3 suspects arrested
A fight at a community center in San Mateo led to a stabbing and the arrest of three people over the weekend, authorities said.
Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
East Bay News
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Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Oakland firefighters contain grass fire that damaged 1 home
Firefighters in Oakland were at the scene of a structure and grass fire in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Bay Area Latino homeownership down even as rates rise nationally
As home prices in the Bay Area continue to remain high, the rate of homeownership among Latinos has declined, even though it has risen nationally.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
Blue Angels arrive in Oakland as San Francisco Fleet Week gets underway
The annual weeklong celebration of San Francisco's Fleet Week kicked off Monday as the Blue Angels arrived at the Oakland International Airport.
South Bay News
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
San Jose man accused of poisoning mother with fentanyl, attacking father
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
North Bay News
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Soaring to new heights: Why airlines are courting women pilots
As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Mill Valley police: Mountain lion spotted near Camino Alto
Mill Valley police said a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Camino Alto and Overhill Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
First Alert Weather
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First Alert Weather
Monday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen - 10/2/23
A "heat dome" is building over the West Coast this week, leading to hot temperatures in the Bay Area by the weekend. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (10/2/23)
Monday morning First Alert Weather forecast 10/2/23
with Jessica Burch
First Alert Weather Sunday night forecast 10-1-23
Meteorologist Darren Peck says this should be a splendid early autumn week around the bay -- near-perfect for Fleet Week.
First Alert Weather Sunday morning forecast 10-1-23
with Darren Peck.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
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Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Pacific Coast Fog Fest an opportunity for Pacifica businesses to reconnect with community
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
Iconic Pleasanton diner to close after 32 years
This week marks the end of an era in Pleasanton as the popular breakfast spot, the Stable Cafe, is closing its doors for good.
Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools
Launched in 2019, "Eat. Learn. Play." has distributed 25 million meals, revitalized 12 play areas and allocated $6 million to literacy programs.
Burlingame thrift shop manager finds $5,000, returns it to person who lost it
What would you do if you found $100? What about $1,000? What about much more than that?
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San Francisco Fire Dept.: Woman severely injured after being trapped under robotaxi
A woman suffered major injuries after being run over and pinned under a self-driving car in San Francisco.
Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Gov. Newsom's pick to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat garners mixed reactions
Laphonza Butler was chosen to fill the seat, and if most people haven't heard of her, it's probably because she's never held public office.
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Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Bay Area Crime
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Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
Fight escalates to stabbing at San Mateo community center; 3 suspects arrested
A fight at a community center in San Mateo led to a stabbing and the arrest of three people over the weekend, authorities said.
4 suspects in San Francisco Lower Haight homicide plead not guilty
Four people arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Francisco's Lower Haight earlier this year pleaded not guilty to murder, burglary and weapons charges, prosecutors said.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
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.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
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.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
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Photos: Arctic Monkeys deliver powerhouse set of hits at Chase Center
British rock favorites the Arctic Monkeys played a career-spanning set of songs at San Francisco's Chase Center Tuesday with support from celebrated Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C.
Photos: Blues guitar giant Buddy Guy delivers explosive set at Stern Grove
87-year-old Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy brought his farewell tour to San Francisco Sunday, delivering a scorching set on an unusually warm afternoon at Stern Grove.
Photos: Taylor Swift dazzles packed house at Levi's Stadium with marathon show
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour landed in Santa Clara for the first of two concerts Friday night and did not disappoint the massive crowd of Swifties gathered as the songwriter powered through an epic 45-song set.
Photos: Swifties descend on Levi's Stadium for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans came together Friday for the first of two Bay Area concerts of the pop megastar's Eras Tour, making for a festive atmosphere outside Levi's Stadium.
Photos: San Francisco Symphony teams with jazz-funk band Lettuce at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continued this past Sunday with the San Francisco Symphony adding a twist to its annual performance, collaborating with guest artist Lettuce.
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.