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S.F. police are investigating a shooting inside a Richmond District synagogue Wednesday night during which the unidentified suspect may have fired blanks rather than live rounds.
PG&E announced it's launching a pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) rebate program providing qualified customers up to $4,000 when purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV.
A fire that grew to three alarms and threatened at least three homes in the Oakland Hills was contained Thursday evening, according to firefighters.
The next chapter for the Oakland Coliseum is beginning to take shape, with a new landmark agreement that could possibly bring a new sports team to the facility.
The San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade is just days away. As businesses near the parade route seek to recover from the pandemic, Saturday's celebration is more than welcome.
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
For decades, local bookstores seemed to be vanishing from our national landscape. But in the last couple of years, there's been a plot twist in America's love story with books.
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
Bay Area blues legend Taj Majal talks to CBS News Bay Area about his Grammy-nominated collaboration with longtime friend Ry Cooder that pays tribute to blues duo Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
Illegal fireworks, construction barriers, a cake and public urination -- not what you would expect to see on the streets of San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood. Andrea Nakano reports. (2-2-23)
Police in San Francisco are investigating a shooting inside a synagogue during which the unidentified suspect may have fired blanks. (2-2-23)
A UC Davis study shows a surprising number of mountain lions are being hit and killed by cars on California roads.
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (2-2-23)
Vern Glenn has the story of a leader who saw a need to make space for diversity and excellence in sports in his Marin County hometown. (2-2-23)
How young is too young? Following the warning from the U.S. Surgeon General, CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Vicki Harrison, program director for the Stanford Medicine Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, about the appropriate age to use social media, and the potential consequences of using them at a younger age
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks San Jose State professor Caroline Chen about what makes this tax season challenging, and what's different about the 2022 return compared to 2021
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Laleh Gharahbaghian, medical director of adult emergency medicine at Stanford Hospital, about the FDA's proposal to move to annual Covid boosters, similar to yearly flu shots, and if rapid tests are still effective as new Covid variants emerge
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy spoke to reporters after his team was defeated by the Eagles in the NFC Championship on Sunday. (1-29-23)
Olaf Groth, PhD, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, explains why he thinks we haven't seen the end of layoffs in the tech sector, and why he's not so pessimistic about tech. Plus, we ask about Tim Cook's pay cut, and the recent rise of ChatGPT
Following the tragedies in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, Hilit Kletter, PhD, psychiatrist at Stanford Children’s Health, provides tips on how to talk to your children about gun violence
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa about gun control in the wake of the Half Moon Bay shootings after authorities revealed they believe the incident is a case of workplace violence
Covid-19 cases may be trending down in California, but the new and highly transmissible Covid variant continues to spread. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Dean Winslow, infectious disease specialist at Stanford Health Care, if there's cause for alarm, how this variant differs from the previous Covid variants, and how effective the current vaccines are against this new variant
S.F. police are investigating a shooting inside a Richmond District synagogue Wednesday night during which the unidentified suspect may have fired blanks rather than live rounds.
The San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade is just days away. As businesses near the parade route seek to recover from the pandemic, Saturday's celebration is more than welcome.
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have dropped all charges against two men accused in the murder of famed private investigator Jack Palladino two years ago, citing a lack of evidence.
A fire that grew to three alarms and threatened at least three homes in the Oakland Hills was contained Thursday evening, according to firefighters.
The next chapter for the Oakland Coliseum is beginning to take shape, with a new landmark agreement that could possibly bring a new sports team to the facility.
Police in Oakland announced arrests in connection with a series of violent robberies that took place inside businesses over the last three weeks.
Two men led Antioch police on a wild chase Wednesday involving a smashed-up police vehicle, a helicopter and suspects running across BART tracks in the middle of Highway 4.
A wayward cow wandered through the streets of Pleasanton Wednesday evening, badly damaging a Tesla before local ranchers were able to lasso and capture it.
A South Bay man was arrested this week and faces multiple charges for his alleged role in participating in the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The state has awarded $375 million to a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project extending BART another 6 miles and four stations into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
A 36-year-old Seaside man has been arrested after an alleged crime spree that included carjackings, a kidnapping and resisting being taken into custody.
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
In this final week of the Lunar New Year, we wanted to shed light on Chinese Americans in the South Bay and their deep roots in San Jose.
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
A man was killed and two others were in critical condition following a brawl that ended in a stabbing and shooting in Santa Rosa overnight.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has a chilly forecast for most of the Bay Area. (2-2-23)
The La Nina phase of the Pacific Ocean is showing signs of weakening. Meteorologist Darren Peck breaks down what that could mean for California's atmospheric rivers.
Nothing epitomizes Mother Nature's schizophrenic grip on California more than the latest snow survey results from the state's water officials.
Showers in the forecast for Friday and Saturday
For decades, local bookstores seemed to be vanishing from our national landscape. But in the last couple of years, there's been a plot twist in America's love story with books.
CBS News Bay Area stands proud to begin weeks of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Our stories define us, and our community of luminaries, change-makers, and people fighting for justice and equality are all around us.
It's reading time at the Pleasanton library and youngsters are cuddled up with canine comfort teams as they turn their pages.
In the shadow of Coit Tower, students at Garfield Elementary School get ready to shine in another iconic San Francisco attraction, the annual Chinese New Year parade.
Each year, thousands of locals and tourists visit San Francisco's Chinatown, especially during Lunar New Year. But outside of what they see, how much do people really know about one of the city's oldest neighborhoods?
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is "content" going into next season with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance as the top two quarterbacks for the 49ers even after both head into the offseason rehabilitating major injuries.
The Washington Commanders are interviewing San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans will become the next head coach of the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports.
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need
Neeraj Goel, Seth Caldwell, BlackRock investment firm Chris Padula, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
A Bay Area self-driving car company is helping to deliver millions of meals where they are needed the most. (12-29-22)
For more than a decade, a New Year's bash in San Francisco has benefitted the local food bank. KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to the group "Space Cowboys," which holds the event. (12/28/22)
KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to Ed Chan of Kaiser Permanente and Allison Pratt of the Alameda County Community Food Bank, after the healthcare provider announced a donation of $185,000, as part of Food for Bay Area Families. (12/28/22)
The next chapter for the Oakland Coliseum is beginning to take shape, with a new landmark agreement that could possibly bring a new sports team to the facility.
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
Suspensions for defying school rules may become a thing of the past in California public and charter schools.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
S.F. police are investigating a shooting inside a Richmond District synagogue Wednesday night during which the unidentified suspect may have fired blanks rather than live rounds.
PG&E announced it's launching a pre-owned electric vehicle (EV) rebate program providing qualified customers up to $4,000 when purchasing or leasing a pre-owned EV.
A fire that grew to three alarms and threatened at least three homes in the Oakland Hills was contained Thursday evening, according to firefighters.
The next chapter for the Oakland Coliseum is beginning to take shape, with a new landmark agreement that could possibly bring a new sports team to the facility.
The San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade is just days away. As businesses near the parade route seek to recover from the pandemic, Saturday's celebration is more than welcome.
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
S.F. police are investigating a shooting inside a Richmond District synagogue Wednesday night during which the unidentified suspect may have fired blanks rather than live rounds.
Police in Oakland announced arrests in connection with a series of violent robberies that took place inside businesses over the last three weeks.
Prosecutors in San Francisco have dropped all charges against two men accused in the murder of famed private investigator Jack Palladino two years ago, citing a lack of evidence.
Two men led Antioch police on a wild chase Wednesday involving a smashed-up police vehicle, a helicopter and suspects running across BART tracks in the middle of Highway 4.
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
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.
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.
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
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.
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)
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.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the NBA champion Golden State Warriors at the White House on Tuesday. The Warriors have won four championships in eight years, but they didn't visit the White House while Donald Trump was president. "The Golden State Warriors are always welcome in this White House," Biden said. He also honored Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as "one of the great sportsmen of our time."
Bay Area residents were dealing with flooding and mudslides across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties after the latest storm powered over Northern California.
The latest storm that powered through the Bay Area and Northern California left no shortage of damage in its wake.
The Smile, a new band featuring Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, made its San Francisco debut Sunday with a sold-out show at the Bill Graham Civic.
Country singer Carrie Underwood brought her "Denim & Rhinestones Tour" to the Chase Center in San Francisco Saturday night.
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
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.
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.
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.