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Update: Powell Street BART station reopens after major medical emergency
BART officials reported the Powell Street station was now reopened following a major medical emergency that shut it down for about an hour Saturday morning.
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
Major injury traffic collision closes San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara
The Santa Clara Police Department is reporting a major injury traffic collision that closed the San Tomas Expressway at El Camino Real Saturday morning.
NASA succeeds in putting Orion space capsule into lunar orbit, eclipsing Apollo 13's distance
Mission controllers with the Artemis program just wrapped up a critical maneuver to put the Orion space capsule into a record-breaking lunar orbit. It will now eclipse Apollo 13 to become the most distant human-capable craft ever launched from Earth.
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost after slow Black Friday
After closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday.
One-man radio station in shadow of Mount Shasta keeps the rock rollin'
Northern California can claim something of an antique: rock 'n roll radio done the old fashioned way and, for one man, that means doing it the hard way.
Steph Curry scores 33 points as Warriors beat Jazz
Stephen Curry scored 33 points with six 3-pointers to lead all five Golden State starters in double figures and the Warriors beat the Jazz 129-118 on Friday night.
S.F. entrepreneur aims to bring free solar power to the unhoused
Among the many things plaguing the homeless population, here's one more: keeping mobile phones charged. Now, a San Francisco student is bringing a literal ray of hope to people on the streets.
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First Alert Weather Saturday Morning Forecast
Meteorologist Darren Peck shares the weekend weather outlook for the Bay Area (11-26-2022)
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KPIX 5 Morning News headlines for Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
Man arrested for hijacking Muni bus and attacking driver
A man boarded a Muni bus in the Mission District Friday night, forcibly took control and drove away, crashing into several cars before coming to a stop where he was arrested. (11-25-22)
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost
After closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday. Betty Yu reports. (11-25-22)
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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (11-25-22)
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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)
New guidelines to care for premature babies
November 17th marks world prematurity day. Dr. Gary Darmstadt, professor of pediatrics and co-principal investigator of the Prematurity Research Center at Stanford Medicine, discusses the new World Health Organization's updated guidelines for the care of premature and low birthweight babies
Tips for those searching for jobs amid tech industry layoffs
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto sits down with Dylan Houle, executive director of Santa Clara University career center, to discuss resources and options for those recently laid off from the tech industry and beyond.
Weather Extra: Frequency of weather disasters nationwide
KPIX 5 Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen breaks down the extreme weather we have seen nationwide, including recent hurricanes, and how much money they have cost the United States so far this year.
Stanford launches clinical trial involving Paxlovid for long Covid patients
New research from the Veterans Health Administration found that patients taking the oral antiviral pill Paxlovid may reduce their risk of developing long Covid. Dr. Linda Geng, co-director of the Stanford long Covid clinic, discusses how effective that may be, and how long Covid could also cause parts of the body to age
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Update: Powell Street BART station reopens after major medical emergency
BART officials reported the Powell Street station was now reopened following a major medical emergency that shut it down for about an hour Saturday morning.
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost after slow Black Friday
After closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday.
S.F. entrepreneur aims to bring free solar power to the unhoused
Among the many things plaguing the homeless population, here's one more: keeping mobile phones charged. Now, a San Francisco student is bringing a literal ray of hope to people on the streets.
Online shopping reshapes Black Friday traditions
To some, Black Friday still means camping out and waiting in lines to score bargains in the overnight or morning hours.
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Shopping activity on Small Business Saturday rivals Black Friday
Many small business owners across the Bay Area have spent the past few months preparing for Small Business Saturday.
Mayor Schaaf unveils safety initiatives to spur holiday business in Oakland
Outgoing Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf this week unveiled new public safety initiatives for many of the city's retail districts in hopes to attract shoppers and support businesses as they continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Contra Costa deputies investigate a pair of Bay Point Thanksgiving homicides
A 62-year-old Bay Point resident died and a suspect was in custody in a Thanksgiving morning homicide.
East Bay food banks brace for holiday as inflation soars
The work of Bay Area food banks has never been more essential, with thousands of residents relying on organizations for assistance to keep their families fed.
Oakland storekeeper unites neighbors, celebrates Thanksgiving as cultural cornucopia
The Alawdi family in Oakland hosts an annual Thanksgiving celebration that brings together people for a dinner featuring multicultural cuisine.
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Major injury traffic collision closes San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara
The Santa Clara Police Department is reporting a major injury traffic collision that closed the San Tomas Expressway at El Camino Real Saturday morning.
Cold weather shelter in Mountain View to reopen with extended hours
Santa Clara County officials announced Friday its cold weather shelter program in Mountain View will reopen next week with expanded hours.
Spartan Food Pantry provides vital groceries to SJSU students in need
Inflation is hitting families hard this holiday, and that includes Bay Area college students who rely on campus food pantries as a critical resource.
Health precautions still advised as Bay Area families gather for Thanksgiving
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
3.0 quake near Mount Hamilton shakes South Bay
A small earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude rattled the South Bay Wednesday afternoon, hitting in the same area where a 5.1 magnitude quake struck last month.
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Petaluma police make 9 DUI arrests after Thanksgiving Eve celebrations downtown
Police in Petaluma arrested nine people for allegedly driving under the influence after "saturating" the downtown area due to heavy Thanksgiving eve revelry.
Fairfield Police: Domestic dispute leads to double stabbing; 1 dead
One person has died following a domestic dispute that led to two people being stabbed in a Fairfield apartment complex Wednesday night, police said.
Michigan man accused of threatening Rep. Garamendi, FBI head
A Michigan man used the phone and internet to make violent threats against a Northern California congressman and the head of the FBI, authorities said Tuesday.
Model home on display in Wine Country built for wildfire country
A modular home construction company hosted an open house in Santa Rosa to show off dwellings built to resist fire.
Marin County health officials warn of surging winter viruses
The Marin County Public Health Department is warning the community about a surge in winter viruses and offering recommendations to protect families as the holidays approach.
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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.
Grand jury indicts DePape on kidnapping, assault charges in Pelosi attack
A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned an indictment charging David DePape with assault and attempted kidnapping in connection with the assault of Paul Pelosi at his San Francisco home.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't talk about her future in call with House Democrats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised her caucus Wednesday on a call with members for defying the odds and keeping more seats than expected in this year's midterms -- but shared no insight into her future.
Nancy Pelosi reveals extent of husband Paul's injuries
When Paul Pelosi returned to the family's San Francisco home, he paused at the doorway where he was violently attacked.
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Oakland storekeeper unites neighbors, celebrates Thanksgiving as cultural cornucopia
The Alawdi family in Oakland hosts an annual Thanksgiving celebration that brings together people for a dinner featuring multicultural cuisine.
Iranian hair salon owner stands up for human rights in her homeland
A visit to Nooshi Nayak's hair salon in San Jose was always about more than a cut and a blow dry.
Century-old Berkeley plumbing company helps find pets a forever home
Blame it on the pandemic or the rising cost of inflation, but whatever the cause Bay Area animal shelters are in crisis.
Longtime benefactor donates 679 turkeys to St. Anthony's Dining Room in S.F.
Pierre Smit has been donating turkeys to St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco's Tenderloin District for years but he may have outdone himself this time.
Activist Carol Leigh, who coined term `sex work', dies at 71
Carol Leigh, a San Francisco activist who is credited with coining the term "sex work" and who sought for decades to improve conditions for prostitutes and others in the adult entertainment business, has died. She was 71.
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.
Food for Bay Area Families: Hearing the Need
Reed Cowan visits with Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano receptionist Barbara Sweitzer who takes calls from those who need help putting a meal on their table. (11-25-22)
East Bay food banks brace for holiday as inflation soars
The work of Bay Area food banks has never been more essential, with thousands of residents relying on organizations for assistance to keep their families fed.
Food for Bay Area Families: Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
For KPIX 5's Food for Bay Area Families drive, we've met a lot of people embracing the spirit of the holidays. Reed Cowan was in Concord this week with a dedicated volunteer. (11-24-22)
Girl Scouts volunteer to feed the hungry on Thanksgiving
A local girl scout troop spent their Thanksgiving morning providing meals for to hungry families in Contra Costa County. Reed Cowan reports.
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Trump dined with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, adviser says
The former president said in a statement that West "arrived with a guest whom I had never met and knew nothing about."
Mayor Schaaf unveils safety initiatives to spur holiday business in Oakland
Outgoing Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf this week unveiled new public safety initiatives for many of the city's retail districts in hopes to attract shoppers and support businesses as they continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Musk announces 'amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts
A month after he bought Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting "amnesty" for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.
Foxconn apologizes for wage dispute that sparked violent protests at factory
The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
Biden talks stricter gun laws during Thanksgiving trek to Nantucket
The Bidens, along with their two-year-old grandson Beau, visited firefighters at a Nantucket Firehouse to thank them for their hard work.
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Update: Powell Street BART station reopens after major medical emergency
BART officials reported the Powell Street station was now reopened following a major medical emergency that shut it down for about an hour Saturday morning.
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
Major injury traffic collision closes San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara
The Santa Clara Police Department is reporting a major injury traffic collision that closed the San Tomas Expressway at El Camino Real Saturday morning.
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost after slow Black Friday
After closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday.
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Cold weather shelter in Mountain View to reopen with extended hours
Santa Clara County officials announced Friday its cold weather shelter program in Mountain View will reopen next week with expanded hours.
Gobble gobble yawn. Investigating the Thanksgiving 'food coma'
Turkey contains tryptophan which produces seratonin however we don't consume nearly enough turkey at one meal to create the serotonin needed to make us sleepy.
Stanford sued by family of goalie Katie Meyer over treatment before her suicide
The parents of recently deceased Stanford soccer player Katie Meyer filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford on Wednesday, with the family saying the 21-year-old goalie was distressed about facing discipline over an incident from August 2021.
Some travelers take virus precautions as Thanksgiving travel rush resumes
As the busiest holiday travel season in years gets into full swing, some travelers said protecting themselves from rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV is a priority.
Health precautions still advised as Bay Area families gather for Thanksgiving
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
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Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
Petaluma police make 9 DUI arrests after Thanksgiving Eve celebrations downtown
Police in Petaluma arrested nine people for allegedly driving under the influence after "saturating" the downtown area due to heavy Thanksgiving eve revelry.
Contra Costa deputies investigate a pair of Bay Point Thanksgiving homicides
A 62-year-old Bay Point resident died and a suspect was in custody in a Thanksgiving morning homicide.
Walmart gunman bought gun hours before rampage, left a "death note"
The gunman didn't have a criminal history, officials said.
AG Bonta shares tips on how to avoid scams and fraud over the holidays
California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week reminded residents how to avoid holiday scams and fraud while shopping this season.
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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.
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LGBTQ lawmakers now make up 10% percent of California legislature
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year's midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
LGBTQ community shows support for Colorado shooting victims at SF Queer Bowling Night
Queer Bowling Night in San Francisco was a light-hearted and family-friendly event, but many had their minds on the tragedy over the weekend.
Dad who subdued shooter in Colorado LGBTQ club speaks out
Fierro said that his military training and the instinct to protect those around him made him react instantly.
Bay Area lawmaker sounds alarm on homophobia, antisemitism driving recent violence
n wake of recent violence, including a mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub over the weekend, State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco is sounding the alarm on rising homophobia and antisemitism.
SF Castro District reacts to Colorado mass shooting with anger, pain, sadness; 'It just never stops'
Emotions ranged from anger to sadness at the corner of Market and Castro over the LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs at a Sunday night vigil.
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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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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.
Dynamic duo helps businesses in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood
A pair of native San Franciscans is building a sense of community and empowerment in underserved neighborhoods.
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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.