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UFO-watchers welcome congressional hearing on extraterrestrial objects
What, exactly, are UFOs and what does the military know about them? That's the question a congressional committee took up Tuesday in a hearing unlike anything seen in over 50 years.
California mental health initiative includes forced treatment provision
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Rock band Eagles of Death Metal testifies at Bataclan massacre trial
Members of the California rock band Eagles of Death Metal provided emotional testimony Tuesday about the night Islamic State group extremists stormed their Bataclan theater concert.
Warriors Klay Thompson gearing up for Mavericks playoff showdown
Many months ago, Golden State star Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust."
COVID outbreaks, low staffing forcing Bay Area restaurants to close again
Getting a seat at a table in San Francisco or anywhere else in the Bay Area this weekend might be tough. After avoiding COVID-19 for so long, restaurants find themselves hit by the one-two punch of low staffing, on top of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Police motorcycle officer hurt in Redwood City crash
A police motorcycle officer was hospitalized following a frightening collision in a Redwood City intersection Tuesday caught on camera.
Job market for new college grads looking rosy
The job market for new college graduates is red-hot according to career counselors.
Case of West Nile virus discovered in Brentwood
Recently health officials discovered the first case of the year in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
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New college graduates encounter red-hot jobs market
The National Association of Colleges and Employers says companies plan to hire about 31 percent more college grads this year. Len Ramirez reports. (5-17-22)
Young software developer builds app to preserve Hmong culture
If you want to save an entire culture, well, there is an app for that. Annie Vang taught herself to code with hope of helping a younger generation learn and retain the Hmong language. Allen Martin reports. (5-17-22)
Surge in coronavirus cases hits still-recovering restaurant business
An uptick of new infections has made the Bay Area a COVID hot spot. The latest surge is a major blow for restaurant managers. (5-17-22)
Congressional hearing on UFOs raises questions but no answers
Wilson Walker talked to local experts who have studied the UFO phenomenon for years and heard two very different reactions. (5-17-22)
Families of mentally-disturbed speak in support of governor's 'Care Court'
Outside the Alameda County courthouse Tuesday, families gathered in support of a controversial plan to force treatment on people with severe mental illness. John Ramos reports. (5-17-22)
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Tips for parents amid baby formula shortage
KPIX 5 morning anchor Len Kiese asks Dr. Shweta Namjoshi, Stanford Medicine medical director of intestinal rehabilitation and nutrition support and Children's Home Pharmacy, what parents should do if they are unable to find the brand they normally use
CDC investigating mystery cases of hepatitis in children
KPIX 5 morning anchor Len Kiese asks Dr. Leina Alrabadi, pediatric transplant hepatologist at Stanford Children's Health, about the symptoms that parents should be on the lookout for, and if the hepatitis A and B vaccines provide protection against hepatitis from adenoviruses
Covid cases are rising in the Bay Area
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec interviews Dr. Anne Liu with Stanford Health Care – asks about the rising number of COVID cases in the Bay Area as health officers don’t reinstate mask mandates, and why there are so many versions of Omicron
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
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School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Police motorcycle officer hurt in Redwood City crash
A police motorcycle officer was hospitalized following a frightening collision in a Redwood City intersection Tuesday caught on camera.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
San Francisco Police ask for public's help with Mission District homicide
The San Francisco Police requested the public's help Monday with its investigation into a homicide in the Mission District two days before.
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Case of West Nile virus discovered in Brentwood
Recently health officials discovered the first case of the year in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
Pittsburg church ransacked; Equipment stolen, photos taken from the walls
St. James Cathedral of Faith was ransacked and robbed over the weekend leaving the congregation with no equipment to have church services.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
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Woman arrested in early morning San Jose homicide near San Jose State
A 41-year-old San Jose woman has been arrested in an early morning shooting that left a man dead in a residence near the San Jose State campus.
San Jose fire crews battle 2-alarm blaze at apartment building
The San Jose Fire Department sent crews to battle a two-alarm fire at an apartment building Tuesday morning
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Woman dies in South SJ stabbing; 1 dead, 1 wounded in separate shooting near SJSU
Police in the South Bay were busy Monday investigating a fatal stabbing in South San Jose and a separate deadly shooting near San Jose State University.
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Caught on camera: Arsonist sets fire to Vallejo gourmet market
A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo with the suspected arsonist captured on security video.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Grass fire in San Rafael blocks traffic along Highway 101
A grass fire in San Rafael forced a temporary shutdown of a lane on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon.
Construction begins for toll I-80 Express Lanes between Fairfield, Vacaville
A three-year construction project began Monday to add toll express lanes along the heavily-traveled Interstate 80 corridor between Fairfield and Vacaville.
Shared e-scooters coming to Santa Rosa in 1-year pilot program
The City of Santa Rosa will be adding up to 200 shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, to its streets for a pilot program that will begin this summer.
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Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Little free art galleries popping up on East Bay streets
There's a little movement that is popping up in the East Bay with a big message. Little Free Art Galleries are appearing in Oakland, Berkeley and other communities.
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.
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Warriors Klay Thompson gearing up for Mavericks playoff showdown
Many months ago, Golden State star Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust."
Casili hits 2 homers, Yaz adds go-ahead HR, Giants beat Rockies
Curt Casali hit two home runs, Mike Yastrzemski delivered a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth and the San Francisco Giants pulled out a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Sanchez, Lewis lead Twins past A's
Gary Sanchez homered, Royce Lewis scored twice and the Twins beat the A's 3-1 on Monday night.
Former MMA champ Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
A judge has denied bail a second time for former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez, who is facing attempted murder charges.
Zaza Pachulia: 'Game 6 Klay' returns to Golden State Warriors playoff arsenal
Two-time NBA champion Zaza Pachulia had a good feeling about last Friday's playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.
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Young software developer builds app to preserve Hmong culture
If you want to save an entire culture, well, there is an app for that. Annie Vang taught herself to code with hope of helping a younger generation learn and retain the Hmong language. Allen Martin reports. (5-17-22)
Congressional hearing on UFOs raises questions but no answers
Wilson Walker talked to local experts who have studied the UFO phenomenon for years and heard two very different reactions. (5-17-22)
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
Elon Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than $44B offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for San Francisco-based Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
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Politics
Supporters of Measure B in San Jose say it will boost Latino vote
Latina leaders rallied in San Jose for Measure B which would move the mayoral election to the same year as the presidential election starting in 2024. Kiet Do reports. (5-17-22)
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
Pacific Grove schools reinstate indoor masking mandates
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Pacific Grove Unified School District began requiring indoor masking again Tuesday.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
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UFO-watchers welcome congressional hearing on extraterrestrial objects
What, exactly, are UFOs and what does the military know about them? That's the question a congressional committee took up Tuesday in a hearing unlike anything seen in over 50 years.
California mental health initiative includes forced treatment provision
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Rock band Eagles of Death Metal testifies at Bataclan massacre trial
Members of the California rock band Eagles of Death Metal provided emotional testimony Tuesday about the night Islamic State group extremists stormed their Bataclan theater concert.
Warriors Klay Thompson gearing up for Mavericks playoff showdown
Many months ago, Golden State star Klay Thompson made a bold proclamation: "It's championship or bust."
Health
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California mental health initiative includes forced treatment provision
A state proposal that would provide more help for the mentally ill includes a provision that would force some patients into treatment, a provision that's generating both criticism and support.
COVID outbreaks, low staffing forcing Bay Area restaurants to close again
Getting a seat at a table in San Francisco or anywhere else in the Bay Area this weekend might be tough. After avoiding COVID-19 for so long, restaurants find themselves hit by the one-two punch of low staffing, on top of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Case of West Nile virus discovered in Brentwood
Recently health officials discovered the first case of the year in a dead American crow in Brentwood, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Oakland city council to vote on becoming abortion sanctuary city
City council members on Tuesday pushed for Oakland to become a pro-choice sanctuary city for anyone in the country seeking an abortion.
Pacific Grove schools reinstate indoor masking mandates
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Pacific Grove Unified School District began requiring indoor masking again Tuesday.
Bay Area Crime
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School bus in San Francisco hit by gunfire
A school bus was hit by stray gunfire in San Francisco Monday, according to police.
Rock band Eagles of Death Metal testifies at Bataclan massacre trial
Members of the California rock band Eagles of Death Metal provided emotional testimony Tuesday about the night Islamic State group extremists stormed their Bataclan theater concert.
Caught on camera: Man sets Vallejo market on fire
New surveillance video shows a man deliberately setting a fire at a market in downtown Vallejo. Max Darrow reports. (5-17-22)
DNA solves decades old cold case murder of elderly Galt woman
A suspect in a 1988 sexual assault and killing of a 79-year-old woman in a small Northern California community has been identified thanks to advanced DNA testing done on scrapings from the victim's fingernails.
California church shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder
The suspect is accused of opening fire in a Taiwanese church Sunday, killing one and injuring five.
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 Peninsula man 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.