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'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star talks about the dangers of concussions
Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age, but those goals vanished after suffering from concussions.
Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police activity
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato due to police activity has been lifted, police said at 10:30 a.m.
Chat GPT wrote a letter to get a college student out of a parking ticket
Millie Houlton said the parking ticket was wrongly issued, but she was going to just pay up. Then, she realized she could ask ChatGPT to dispute it.
Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
Four people killed in head-on crash near Manteca
Four people were killed in a head-on collision that happened early Friday morning.
San Leandro man arrested in Mill Valley with weapons cache, booby trap device
A 28-year-old San Leandro man was in custody after an early Thursday morning traffic stop in Mill Valley uncovered a cache of weapons and a booby trap device inside his vehicle.
Police pursuit crash triggers widespread Oakland power outage
A high-speed pursuit in Oakland ended with an early Friday morning crash into a utility pole, triggering a power outage that had thousands of residents waking up in the dark.
Millions are about to lose Medicaid. Here's why — and what to do.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
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.
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.
Will San Francisco's downtown shake off the pandemic blues?
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues.
Update: Mission District business owner frustrated over rampant crime in neighborhood
A small business owner in San Francisco's Mission District on Monday said she has seen little or no improvement since she and other merchants declared a state of emergency in the neighborhood last month.
Stanford soccer star's tragic death intensifies attention on mental health
A tragedy in the San Francisco Bay Area was the spark a group of California teens needed to do something about breaking the stigma associated with youth mental illness and how to react in an emotional crisis.
Oakland installs barriers in neighborhood victimized by brazen prostitution
The city of Oakland is installing traffic diverters near San Antonio Park to curb soliciting in the area.
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Remembering and celebrating the life of Cesar Chavez
Civil right activist and farm labor leader Dolores Huerta remembers the life of Cesar Chavez
Newest diet craze -- taking Ozempic to lose weight
Dr. Carolyn Chang on pros and cons of using Ozempic to lose weight
Who Killed Jane Stanford?
Natalia Gurevich on her podcast surrounding the murder of Jane Stanford
Veteran TV anchor Pat Miles on life lessons learned during her husband's cancer fight
Pat Miles writes in her books about working through the grief of losing a loved one
Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
Suzanne Ford, executive director of San Francisco Pride, on celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility
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Trump Indicted: Political experts analyze Manhattan DA's historic move
Reaction to the criminal indictment of former Pres. Donald Trump from California congressman Adam Schiff and Sonoma State University professor David McCuan. (3-30-23)
Drug-resistant fungal infection spreads in California
The CDC is warning of a potentially deadly fungus called Candida auris, calling it an urgent threat. CBS News Bay Area's Gianna Franco asks Dr. Dean Winslow, infectious disease specialist at Stanford Health Care, how the fungus spreads, and what's behind the recent rise in cases
How Gordon Moore helped shape Silicon Valley
Gordon Moore, who was one of the founders of Intel in 1968, died at 94 years old. San Jose State professor Ahmed Banafa explains how Moore revolutionized the use of microprocessors in everyday devices, and explains 'Moore's Law.'
How to talk to children about school shootings
Steven Adelsheim, MD, Director for Stanford Medicine Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, provides tips on how to have conversations with your kids about mass shootings at schools, including the latest tragedy in Nashville
CMT Music Awards co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown discuss Sunday's show
The 2023 CMT Music Awards are taking place in Austin for the first time, airing Sunday, April 2 at 7 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+
California unemployment rate ticks up in February
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks former EDD director Michael Bernick about the latest jobs report, and how job growth is doing overall so far in California in 2023
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Abducted Bay Area woman still missing in Mexico; FBI post international reward
The FBI was offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to the recovery of Monica de Leon Barba, a Bay Area woman who was kidnapped in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, while walking home from work with her dog in November.
San Francisco art exhibit tells the untold story of migrant women
In celebration of Women's History Month, a new exhibition featuring the works of Mexican artists Georgina Reskala and Arleene Correa Valencia has opened, exploring lesser known stories of migration and immigration.
Shooting in San Francisco's Potrero Hill wounds 62-year-old man
A 62-year-old old man was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood Wednesday night, police said.
'Our children were set up'; San Francisco shooting victim's mom searching for answers
The pain and questions surrounding the fatal shooting of her son continue to haunt Priscilla Carlson.
Rain-battered Saratoga declares a state of emergency during latest storm
The city of Saratoga declared a state of emergency because of all the damage from recent storms, hoping to streamline the process of getting supplies and requesting financial help from state and federal governments.
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Police pursuit crash triggers widespread Oakland power outage
A high-speed pursuit in Oakland ended with an early Friday morning crash into a utility pole, triggering a power outage that had thousands of residents waking up in the dark.
Appeals court OKs environmental report on A's Howard Terminal ballpark project
In a major win for the Oakland Athletics and the city of Oakland's plan to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal, an appeals court Thursday ruled that the project's environmental impact report was sufficient after opponents filed suit, claiming the city's review was lacking.
Bay Area ex-federal agent pleads guilty to lying about sexual relationship with witness
A former federal agent from the Bay Area pleaded guilty to lying about a sexual relationship with a victim who testified in a human trafficking case, prosecutors said.
BART to begin major trackwork between Rockridge, Orinda; weekend delays expected
This weekend is the first of five through June during which BART's regular yellow line service through Orinda will be delayed while the transit agency conducts major work on tracks.
More Antioch police officers on leave in new investigation
Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe said at a press conference Thursday that "several" police officers have been placed on administrative leave due to policy violations possibly exposed during a city investigation.
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Fire survivor donates to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center burn unit
Michael Van Every is bringing love and hope to what can be one of the most painful places: the burn center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Longtime San Jose antique dealers on verge of being forced out
Longtime antique dealers in San Jose are struggling to survive and now they're at risk of being pushed out entirely from a once-thriving antique shopping district.
Palo Alto architect designs 'plug-in' accessory dwelling unit
California's housing crisis has innovators thinking outside the box to come up with solutions from many angles. In Palo Alto, one architect has a novel plan to help multigenerational households.
Woman killed in South San Jose hit-and-run identified
A woman killed in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose last weekend has been identified by a city councilmember as Limin Cao.
Monterey Co. approves limited eviction moratorium for residents impacted by recent floods
An eviction moratorium was unanimously passed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday for unincorporated county residents impacted by flooding from atmospheric rainstorms in March.
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Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police activity
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato due to police activity has been lifted, police said at 10:30 a.m.
San Leandro man arrested in Mill Valley with weapons cache, booby trap device
A 28-year-old San Leandro man was in custody after an early Thursday morning traffic stop in Mill Valley uncovered a cache of weapons and a booby trap device inside his vehicle.
Necropsy shows gray whale washed up on Bolinas Beach died from ship strike
The death of a gray whale found on Bolinas Beach last week was most likely caused by blunt force trauma from a vessel, the Marine Mammal Center said Thursday.
Benicia declares 'critical water shortage' after slide damages main water line
Officials in Benicia on Wednesday night warned residents and businesses to significantly curtail water use, after a hillside collapsed and damaged the main water line into the community.
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First Alert Weather forecast for Friday morning
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First Alert Weather Thursday Night Forecast
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has a sunnier forecast heading into the month of April. (3-30-23)
First Alert Weather Forecast for Thursday morning
Finally a break from the rain
Benicia declares 'critical water shortage' after slide damages main water line
Officials in Benicia on Wednesday night warned residents and businesses to significantly curtail water use, after a hillside collapsed and damaged the main water line into the community.
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Longtime San Jose antique dealers on verge of being forced out
Longtime antique dealers in San Jose are struggling to survive and now they're at risk of being pushed out entirely from a once-thriving antique shopping district.
Saddling up: Napa students learn life lessons in therapeutic horseback riding program
A school in the North Bay is finding a unique way to reach at-risk students, as they saddle up to learn about horses.
Plans for Buddhist temple in San Jose Evergreen neighborhood approved by city council
The San Jose City Council on Tuesday approved plans for a new Buddhist temple in San Jose's Evergreen neighborhood. Some neighbors say the temple would bring too much noise and traffic, but worshippers say they've outgrown their present temple and need a new home.
Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner dies at age 81
Former KPIX reporter and anchor Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness according to his longtime friend, journalist, and KPIX colleague Linda Schacht.
Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
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Kids In Crisis
AQ App helps you manage modern anxieties
Neuropsychologist Dr. Shaun Nanavati, co-founder of Mindwell Labs talks about a new app called AQ that helps identify and manage modern anxieties in real time. For more info visit theaqapp.com.
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
California to seek beds for mental health, drug treatment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest plan for the state's homelessness crisis asks voters to fund a major expansion of housing and treatment for residents suffering from mental illness and addiction.
As climate changes, climate anxiety rises in youth
Research shows most youth are "extremely worried" about climate change. Kids and young adults who struggle with climate anxiety can perceive they have no future or that humanity is doomed.
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Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
Trump Indicted: Political experts analyze Manhattan DA's historic move
Reaction to the criminal indictment of former Pres. Donald Trump from California congressman Adam Schiff and Sonoma State University professor David McCuan. (3-30-23)
Newsom starts campaign to boost red-state Democrats, take on GOP governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
What happens now that Trump has been indicted?
Here is what is likely to come next, according to a former prosecutor and law enforcement sources.
Trump indicted by New York City grand jury
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York City grand jury on financial crimes related to "hush money" payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges. Robert Costa reports.
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'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star talks about the dangers of concussions
Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age, but those goals vanished after suffering from concussions.
Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police activity
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato due to police activity has been lifted, police said at 10:30 a.m.
Chat GPT wrote a letter to get a college student out of a parking ticket
Millie Houlton said the parking ticket was wrongly issued, but she was going to just pay up. Then, she realized she could ask ChatGPT to dispute it.
Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
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'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star talks about the dangers of concussions
Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age, but those goals vanished after suffering from concussions.
Millions are about to lose Medicaid. Here's why — and what to do.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
Fire survivor donates to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center burn unit
Michael Van Every is bringing love and hope to what can be one of the most painful places: the burn center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
FDA approves over-the-counter sales of Narcan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription
Alameda, Contra Costa to continue mask mandates for staff at skilled nursing facilities
As state health officials lift the mask mandate for health care settings, Alameda and Contra Costa counties will continue requiring face coverings for staff at skilled nursing facilities.
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Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police activity
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato due to police activity has been lifted, police said at 10:30 a.m.
San Leandro man arrested in Mill Valley with weapons cache, booby trap device
A 28-year-old San Leandro man was in custody after an early Thursday morning traffic stop in Mill Valley uncovered a cache of weapons and a booby trap device inside his vehicle.
Police pursuit crash triggers widespread Oakland power outage
A high-speed pursuit in Oakland ended with an early Friday morning crash into a utility pole, triggering a power outage that had thousands of residents waking up in the dark.
Abducted Bay Area woman still missing in Mexico; FBI post international reward
The FBI was offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to the recovery of Monica de Leon Barba, a Bay Area woman who was kidnapped in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, while walking home from work with her dog in November.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
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.
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.
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Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.
California lawmakers may drop travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
State Senate leader Toni Atkins announced legislation that would end the ban and replace it with an advertising campaign in those states that promotes acceptance and inclusion for the LGBTQ community.
California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBT laws
California's travel ban has been in effect since 2017. It requires the state Attorney General to maintain a list of states subject to the ban. That list has grown quickly as states have passed laws restricting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors and stopping transgender women and girls from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
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Photos: Rising indie folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers plays Bill Graham Civic
Indie folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers recently brought her "Feral Joy" tour to the Bay Area, headlining the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to a sold-out house on March 5.
Photos: Explosive punk band Turnstile ignites crowd at the Warfield
Rising punk outfit Turnstile played to a capacity crowd at the Warfield in San Francisco Wednesday night, sharing the stage with support acts jpegmafia and Non Plus Temps.
Photos: Rare winter storm delivers snow across the Bay Area
The dusting of snow the Bay Area received Thursday morning was nothing compared to the winter wonderland the cold front brought to the region Thursday evening into Friday.
Photos: NBA Champion Golden State Warriors visit the White House
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."
Photos: Overnight atmospheric river triggers widespread flooding across Northern California
Bay Area residents were dealing with flooding and mudslides across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties after the latest storm powered over Northern California.
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JA: San Francisco nonprofit gives free eyeglasses to at-risk kids
The head of a San Francisco nonprofit that's been a "rock" of support for at-risk children has expanded its vision to meet a critical need that arose during the pandemic.
Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
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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.