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Donations stolen from Bay Area mosques
Leaders from Bay Area mosques say someone has stolen donations from inside their houses of worship and they feel targeted by the culprit.
Plan to add bike lanes in Berkeley leaves shop owners cold
Berkeley will be adding bike lanes on a stretch of Hopkins Street next year but many businesses and shoppers are not happy since the lanes will remove a lot of street parking.
Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At the annual car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone.
Moon goes blood red Sunday night for total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies Sunday evening, though Bay Area residents on the coast may have their view obscured by clouds.
Warriors: Steve Kerr clears NBA COVID protocol, returns to coaching
After a 3-game playoff COVID hiatus, Golden State's Steve Kerr has cleared the NBA's infection protocol and returned Sunday to his head coaching duties with the Warriors.
Reid Buchanan, Julia Vasquez top field in 2022 Bay to Breakers
Kansan Reid Buchanan was the overall winner of the 109th annual Bay to Breakers race with a time of 36:09, according to the race website.
Authorities search for arson suspect after series of small fires along Hwy 4
Authorities in the East Bay are searching for an arsonist after a series of fires along Highway 4 near Pittsburg Sunday morning.
Stephen Curry graduates from Davidson with bachelor degree
It took him 13 years to finish his studies, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has earned his bachelor degree.
Equipment problem causing 'major' delays in BART service
BART is reporting "major" delays due to an equipment problem on a track at the Downtown Oakland station.
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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (5-15-22)
Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At a car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone. John Ramos reports. (5-15-22)
Plan to add bike lanes in Berkeley leaves shop owners cold
Berkeley will be adding bike lanes on a one-mile stretch of Hopkins Street next year. Many businesses and shoppers are not happy. Da Lin reports. (5-15-22)
Caught on camera: donations stolen from South City mosque
Multiple Bay Area mosques have been victims of donation theft during Ramadan. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-15-22)
Runners rejoice at return of Bay to Breakers race
Bay to Breakers returned to San Francisco Sunday after a two-year pandemic pause. Devin Fehely reports. (5-15-22)
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Interview with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asks the mayor about the City Council vote to ban ghost guns, his op-ed on the release of violent repeat offenders, and if he's endorsing anyone to succeed him as mayor
Drought's impact on Western water supplies
In this week's Weather Extra segment, CBS News Bay Area Meteorologist Paul Heggen looks at how exceptional drought and the warming climate are combining to put Western water supplies at risk
Preview of the season finale of 'The Equalizer'
CBS News Bay Area's Gianna Franco chats with Laya Deleon Hayes from 'The Equalizer' about the series' second season finale. Laya plays Delilah, McCall's daughter in the series
Preview of California primary election on June 7
CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec talks to KCBS radio political reporter Doug Sovern about some of the key races to watch out for, including attorney general and controller
"The Challenge: All Stars" premieres on Paramount+
KPIX 5's Gianna Franco sat down with two veterans of the show, Yes Duffy and Melinda Collins. They tell us what we can expect from a cast filled with former winners and finalists.
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Donations stolen from Bay Area mosques
Leaders from Bay Area mosques say someone has stolen donations from inside their houses of worship and they feel targeted by the culprit.
Reid Buchanan, Julia Vasquez top field in 2022 Bay to Breakers
Kansan Reid Buchanan was the overall winner of the 109th annual Bay to Breakers race with a time of 36:09, according to the race website.
Thousands march in pro-choice rally in San Francisco
Thousands of people marched and rallied in San Francisco in support of reproductive rights Saturday.
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.
As Musk buyout teeters, Twitter searches for its soul
It's been a messy few weeks and only one thing seems sure: the turmoil will continue for Twitter, inside and outside of the company.
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Plan to add bike lanes in Berkeley leaves shop owners cold
Berkeley will be adding bike lanes on a stretch of Hopkins Street next year but many businesses and shoppers are not happy since the lanes will remove a lot of street parking.
Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At the annual car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone.
Fire crews battle brush fire near Altamont Pass in Livermore
Fire crews from multiple agencies are at the scene of a brush fire near the Altamont Pass in Livermore Sunday, authorities said.
Authorities search for arson suspect after series of small fires along Hwy 4
Authorities in the East Bay are searching for an arsonist after a series of fires along Highway 4 near Pittsburg Sunday morning.
Equipment problem causing 'major' delays in BART service
BART is reporting "major" delays due to an equipment problem on a track at the Downtown Oakland station.
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Levi's Stadium resumes hosting concerts for first time since pandemic
Concert events will return to Levi's Stadium Sunday, nearly three years since the last one was held there as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dan O'Dowd Senate campaign targeting Tesla's self-driving cars
Over the past month, there's a fairly good chance you have the video. It is clip after clip, essentially bashing Tesla's self-driving technology for a full minute.
COVID-19 uptick prompts health officials to advise stepped-up precautions
Bay Area health officers say COVID-19 safety precautions are essential as cases rise across the region.
Mother, uncle, grandfather arrested in San Jose toddler death during exorcism
The mother, uncle and grandfather of a three-year-old girl were charged with child abuse leading to her death during an exorcism at a makeshift church in San Jose last year, police said Friday.
SJ's Yerba Buena High School locked down; student found with BB gun
Police officers in San Jose were responding to a call reporting a student with a gun at Yerba Buena High School Friday.
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Crews control 20-acre grass fire near Fairfield
Crews quickly contained a small vegetation fire that broke out Sunday afternoon just east of Fairfield near Highway 12.
Alleged Windsor car burglary suspects arrested after ramming patrol car
Two San Francisco men have been arrested on auto burglary charges after ramming a Windsor patrol car and a high-speed pursuit.
Santa Rosa parents charged in toddler's death released from jail
A young Santa Rosa couple arrested on Monday on suspicion of causing the death of their 15-month-old toddler by exposing her to fentanyl have been released from jail.
Trial set for 3 Santa Rosa hockey players accused of rape
Authorities announced Thursday that three former players with the Santa Rosa Growlers minor league hockey team all pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting a woman in a Reno motel room in February and wil go to trial next month.
Marin health officials say BA.2 subvariant driving latest COVID-19 surge
COVID-19 cases in Marin County have tripled over the last six weeks due to the omicron subvariant BA.2, which is now the county's dominant strain, local health officials said Wednesday.
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First Alert Weather Sunday Night Forecast
Brian Hackney has the work week forecast. (5-15-22)
Moon goes blood red Sunday night for total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies Sunday evening, though Bay Area residents on the coast may have their view obscured by clouds.
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78-year-old battling Parkinson's set to cross Bay to Breakers finish line
An East Bay man who used to run the annual Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco, until a Parkinson's diagnosis made him hang up his running shoes, will once again be crossing the finish line on Sunday after 20 years away from the race.
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.
Beloved Burlingame sweets shop hangs on despite pandemic hardships
Preston's Candies and Ice Cream has been Burlingame's spot for sweets and treats for 75 years, but over the past two years of the pandemic, business hasn't been so sweet.
'Help where help is needed'; Bay Area firefighter returns from Ukraine
A Contra Costa County firefighter has recently returned from a trip to Ukraine, where he helped other first responders there bring closure to families and provided search and rescue training.
China's famed designer Guo Pei debuts largest US exhibition at Legion of Honor
A mesmerizing exhibit where high fashion meets fine art has landed in San Francisco. It's called Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy.
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Ohtani leads Angels past A's 4-1
Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Sunday.
Warriors: Steve Kerr clears NBA COVID protocol, returns to coaching
After a 3-game playoff COVID hiatus, Golden State's Steve Kerr has cleared the NBA's infection protocol and returned Sunday to his head coaching duties with the Warriors.
Reid Buchanan, Julia Vasquez top field in 2022 Bay to Breakers
Kansan Reid Buchanan was the overall winner of the 109th annual Bay to Breakers race with a time of 36:09, according to the race website.
Stephen Curry graduates from Davidson with bachelor degree
It took him 13 years to finish his studies, but Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has earned his bachelor degree.
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.
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After tragic Bay Area freeway shootings, Newsom announces funding for cameras
Following dozens of freeway shootings in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced funding to install cameras. Family members who lost loved ones say the cameras can't come fast enough.
Billionaire uses campaign for U.S. Senate to bash Musk, Tesla
Dan O'Dowd is running for the U.S. Senate but, when it comes to the issues, his principal focus is on Elon Musk and Tesla's autonomous-driving technology. Kiet Do reports. (5-13-22)
Gov. Newsom announces funding for freeway surveillance cameras
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced funding for a network of closed-circuit cameras in the Bay Area and around the state. Andria Borba reports. (5-13-22)
Elon Musk says $44 billion Twitter deal 'temporarily on hold'
Elon Musk said Friday that his plan to buy Twitter for $44 billion is "temporarily on hold" as he tries to pinpoint the exact number of spam and fake accounts on the social media platform.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Musk buyout turmoil
In the latest sign of turmoil inside Twitter amid Elon Musk's planned buyout of the company, the company has fired two senior executives. Sara Donchey reports. (5-12-22)
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Newsom's proposed tax cut may be too late for Bay Area legalized pot industry
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed temporary tax cut for the state's struggling legal marijuana industry, but business leaders say it falls far short of what's needed to revive a foundering pot economy.
Inflation's vice continues to tighten on Bay Area residents
It's a simple fact for households across the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost of the basic necessities of life just cost more right now.
Dan O'Dowd Senate campaign targeting Tesla's self-driving cars
Over the past month, there's a fairly good chance you have the video. It is clip after clip, essentially bashing Tesla's self-driving technology for a full minute.
After tragic Bay Area freeway shootings, Newsom announces funding for cameras
Following dozens of freeway shootings in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced funding to install cameras. Family members who lost loved ones say the cameras can't come fast enough.
Billionaire uses campaign for U.S. Senate to bash Musk, Tesla
Dan O'Dowd is running for the U.S. Senate but, when it comes to the issues, his principal focus is on Elon Musk and Tesla's autonomous-driving technology. Kiet Do reports. (5-13-22)
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Donations stolen from Bay Area mosques
Leaders from Bay Area mosques say someone has stolen donations from inside their houses of worship and they feel targeted by the culprit.
Plan to add bike lanes in Berkeley leaves shop owners cold
Berkeley will be adding bike lanes on a stretch of Hopkins Street next year but many businesses and shoppers are not happy since the lanes will remove a lot of street parking.
Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At the annual car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone.
Moon goes blood red Sunday night for total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies Sunday evening, though Bay Area residents on the coast may have their view obscured by clouds.
Crews control 20-acre grass fire near Fairfield
Crews quickly contained a small vegetation fire that broke out Sunday afternoon just east of Fairfield near Highway 12.
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Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At the annual car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone.
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.
COVID-19 uptick prompts health officials to advise stepped-up precautions
Bay Area health officers say COVID-19 safety precautions are essential as cases rise across the region.
COVID: Bay Area health officers again urge indoor masking amid springtime rise in cases
As COVID-19 case rates rise, health officers in the Bay Area on Friday again urged people to take precautions, including the wearing of masks indoors.
California raises awards for malpractice lawsuits for first time since 1975
The California Legislature on Thursday agreed to increase how much money people can win in medical malpractice lawsuits, resolving one of the thorniest disputes in state politics by raising a cap on damages for the first time in 47 years.
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Donations stolen from Bay Area mosques
Leaders from Bay Area mosques say someone has stolen donations from inside their houses of worship and they feel targeted by the culprit.
Caught on camera: donations stolen from South City mosque
Multiple Bay Area mosques have been victims of donation theft during Ramadan. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-15-22)
Authorities search for arson suspect after series of small fires along Hwy 4
Authorities in the East Bay are searching for an arsonist after a series of fires along Highway 4 near Pittsburg Sunday morning.
7 arrested in San Mateo County crackdown on alleged criminal syndicate
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies have arrested seven individuals in connection with a criminal syndicate that has been linked to several felony crimes.
Alleged Windsor car burglary suspects arrested after ramming patrol car
Two San Francisco men have been arrested on auto burglary charges after ramming a Windsor patrol car and a high-speed pursuit.
KPIX Special Reports
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
Never forgotten; Massive AIDS Quilt display set for San Francisco Pride Month
The AIDS Memorial Quilt will mark its 35th anniversary with a monumental event during PRIDE month. 3000 panels of the historic tapestry will be on display in Golden Gate Park.
State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
Newsom urges Democrats to go on the 'counter-offensive' in culture wars
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Democrats Wednesday to launch a vocal "counter-offensive" to protect rights ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.
San Francisco LGBTQ Groups Blast Redistricting Plan To Put Tenderloin, SoMa In Separate Districts
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
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Photos: Pearl Jam delivers epic set at Oakland Arena
Alternative-rock heroes Pearl Jam offered up an epic set of fan favorites and classic-rock covers at the Oakland Arena Thursday.
Photos: Aussie punks Amyl & the Sniffers pack Great American
Kinetic Aussie punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers played the second of two packed, sold-out shows at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Crews free fox trapped in steel pipe near Oracle Park
A fox got its head stuck in a steel pipe at a construction site near Oracle Park in San Francisco and fire crews used a saw to get the terrified creature safely freed.
Photos: Dua Lipa Brings Long-Delayed 'Future Nostalgia Tour' to San Jose
British singer Dua Lipa brought her "Future Nostalgia Tour" to the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night, playing songs from that now two-year-old album along with other hits.
Photos: Judas Priest and Queensrÿche Bring Metal to the Fox in Oakland
Legendary metal band Judas Priest brought their long-delayed 50th anniversary tour to the Fox in Oakland Saturday for an incendiary sold-out show featuring support from Queensrÿche.
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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 veteran 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.
Woman's Non-Profit Turns Blighted Property in Richmond Into Urban Farms That Provide For Community
For more than a decade, a Richmond native has been turning blighted public property into farms that nourish the community.
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Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.
NorCal Lawyer Uses Her Own Experiences To Advocate For Foster Children
Lily Colby fought hard for herself and her siblings when they were children growing up in the foster care system. Now she's helping other foster youth find their voices.