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Vehicle fire spreads to 4-alarm vegetation fire off Highway 580 in Oakland
A fast-moving vegetation fire burned next to Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland Monday evening, sparked by a vehicle fire.
Fleet Week returns to Bay Area steeped in military history
When Admiral "Bull" Halsey made a triumphant return under the Golden Gate Bridge after World War II, it was perhaps the most climactic Fleet Week in history. But John Ramos tells the Bay Area is steeped in military history.
Alameda County deputies suspended after audit shows failed psychological tests
Dozens of Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been taken off active duty after an internal audit revealed they were wrongfully hired after they score below passing grades on psychological exams, the sheriff's office confirmed on Monday.
Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
Criminal charges dismissed in San Mateo County Batmobile saga
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office announced Monday the dismissal of criminal charges against the owner of an Indiana specialty car shop that sheriff's deputies raided in July.
Retired SFPD officer pleads no contest to San Mateo drug store robbery
A retired sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department on Monday has pleaded no contest to robbing a San Mateo drug store last year for prescription pain killers.
Twitter CEO and Elon Musk depositions yet to begin despite earlier filings
Billionaire Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal did not sit for depositions Monday as part of an ongoing merger lawsuit despite earlier scheduling notices filed in a Delaware court, marking another twist in a closely watched case.
California death row inmate convicted in 1993 murder dies of natural causes
A California inmate sentenced to death for killing a bartender during a robbery has died at an outside hospital of natural causes, prison officials said Monday.
16-year-old girl arrested after pregnant woman, unborn baby die in Lodi stabbing
Police now say that the unborn baby of a Lodi woman who died after a stabbing over the weekend has also passed away.
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Interstate 580 car fire comes dangerously close to homes in Oakland hills
A neighbor describes a close call in the Oakland hills after a 4-alarm car fire on Interstate 580 spread to within yards from homes.
NASA celebrates asteroid strike that one day could save Earth from destruction
NASA made history after sucessfully flying a spacecraft into an asteroid. Betty Yu has more o the strike that could someday save Earth from future destruction.
How to deal with the skyrocketing cost of heating and cooling your home
It's not just gas and food prices putting a strain on Bay Area families. Elizabeth Cook gives ways to deal with the skyrocketing cost of heating and cooling your home.
Fleet Week: Bay Area military history dates back 1776 when the Spanish built El Presidio
Bay Area Fleet Week kicks off in just a week. John Ramos give us a look at the Bay Area's military history which dates back to the 1700s when the Spanish first sailed into the bay.
Autonomous, robot vacuums debris from Bay Area waterways like a plastic piranha
There's a new innovative way to tackle plastic and pollution in Bay Area waterway. Mary Lee show us a new autononous robot that can vacuums debris like a plastic piranha.
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Stanford Clinical Professor on Biden's comment that pandemic is over
2 1/2 years after the pandemic's start, President Biden recently declared the pandemic: "over." Stanford Clinical Professor of medicine Dr. Malathi Srinivasan shares her takeaway and what to expect from the new booster shots.
How Patagonia founder's unusual move will help climate change
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto talks to Olaf Groth, PhD from Berkeley's Haas School of Business about the recent move by Patagonia founder. Groth also breaks down the effect the rail strike could have had on California and how Ether's merge affects the crypto world.
A new study of long covid
New study shows at least 17 million people in Europe suffered from long COVID. KPIX 5's Elizabeth Cook catches up with Dr. Upinder Singh from Stanford Health Care on what are the known causes of COVID.
Covid shot may become annual like the flu shot
Ryan Yamamoto speaks to Dr. Dean Winslow from Stanford Health Care about the new Covid booster shots.
Late astronomer Frank Drake discusses alien life in 2019 interview
Dr. Frank Drake, who died last week in Aptos, spoke to KPIX in 2019 about his lifelong search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Elizabeth Cook reports. (9-10-22)
UC Berkeley historian discusses legacy of Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cook discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with UC Berkeley historian Sheldon Rosenblatt. (9-8-22)
Weather Extra: A closer look at this week's heat wave
KPIX 5's First Alert Meteorologist Paul Heggen dives into the recent heat wave and potential for dry lightning next week.
New Omicron boosters now available to the public
CBS News Bay Area's Amanda Starrantino asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan with Stanford Health Care how these updated COVID booster shots differ from the original vaccines, and if she still recommends getting one if someone has recently been infected with the BA.4 or BA.5 variant
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Fleet Week returns to Bay Area steeped in military history
When Admiral "Bull" Halsey made a triumphant return under the Golden Gate Bridge after World War II, it was perhaps the most climactic Fleet Week in history. But John Ramos tells the Bay Area is steeped in military history.
Criminal charges dismissed in San Mateo County Batmobile saga
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office announced Monday the dismissal of criminal charges against the owner of an Indiana specialty car shop that sheriff's deputies raided in July.
Retired SFPD officer pleads no contest to San Mateo drug store robbery
A retired sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department on Monday has pleaded no contest to robbing a San Mateo drug store last year for prescription pain killers.
Man killed in overnight stabbing near Powell Street BART Station
A man was pronounced dead early Monday morning in Halladie Plaza in San Francisco following an apparent stabbing, police said.
SFO food workers walk off the job leaving travelers scrambling for snacks
Hundreds of unionized food workers walked off their jobs Monday, leading to shuttered restaurants, bars, coffee shops and lounges at San Francisco International Airport.
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Vehicle fire spreads to 4-alarm vegetation fire off Highway 580 in Oakland
A fast-moving vegetation fire burned next to Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland Monday evening, sparked by a vehicle fire.
New electric, autonomous robot vacuums trash, debris from Bay Area waterways
Clean Earth Rovers are electric, autonomous robots that act just like a roomba vacuum for our waterways. It's been dubbed the plastic piranha.
Alameda County deputies suspended after audit shows failed psychological tests
Dozens of Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been taken off active duty after an internal audit revealed they were wrongfully hired after they score below passing grades on psychological exams, the sheriff's office confirmed on Monday.
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of father, son in Hayward
A man suspected of fatally stabbing a father and son in their Hayward home Sunday has been arrested, police said Monday.
1 dead in Fremont crash between tanker truck and vehicle
A crash between a tanker truck and a passenger vehicle in Fremont early Monday morning left one person dead, police said.
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Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
San Jose man in prison recharged in 1983 murder of Tara Marowski
A San Jose man who is in prison for murdering a woman was recharged in another murder case from 1983, the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced on Friday.
Man injured in possible pellet-gun shooting near San Jose airport
Officers in San Jose were at the scene of a shooting that left one victim injured Saturday morning.
Pregnant woman killed crossing traffic in Watsonville
A pregnant woman in Watsonville lost her life on Thursday after being struck by a car as she crossed four lanes of traffic, police said.
Domestic violence call leads to police busting alleged 'gun factory' in San Jose home
When San Jose police officers responded to a domestic violence call on Tuesday, their investigation uncovered what they say was a larger criminal operation happening at the home.
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3 dead, 2 seriously injured in horrific Solano County collision on I-80
Three people died and two are facing major injuries after an early morning traffic fatality on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Solano County.
Fairfield fight leads to fatal shooting; 1 man dead
Police in Fairfield are investigating an early morning altercation Sunday that apparently led to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, according to authorities.
Vegetation fire burns 15 acres in Petaluma along Old Adobe Road
Firefighters knocked down a vegetation fire in Petaluma Friday afternoon.
Update: Arrest made in vegetation fire at Petaluma's Steamer Landing Park
Police in Petaluma announced an arrest Friday in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out in the city's Steamer Landing Park on Wednesday.
Sonoma County fire stations upgrade with DIY solar-powered generators
Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun.
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Monday night First Alert weather forecast with Darren Peck
Expect a deep marine layer and cooler conditions to continue Tuesday, with inland highs in the 80s. Temperatures will warm again later in the week. Darren Peck has the forecast. (9/26/22)
Florida braces for impact as Ian becomes a menacing hurricane
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
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Update: Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Rienheart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Hispanic Heritage: Grandma's lessons weave fabric of love for Bay Area family
Some stories are very personal, and as we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to shine a light on someone very special.
'There's a hole in my heart'; Neighbors remember young woman killed by drunk driver
While away at college, Kristina Chesterman of Livermore was killed by a drunk driver. Nine years after her death, a permanent memorial has just been placed in the neighborhood where she grew up.
Cancer survivor gets rock star welcome at Dreamfest concert, receives medal of courage
More than 40,000 people packed Oracle Park Wednesday night for the Salesforce Dreamfest concert featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Before the show, a cancer survivor from Hayward drew cheers from the crowd.
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Forgettable night for Jimmy G in 49ers 11-10 loss to Denver
At first, the San Francisco 49ers were actually relieved that Jimmy Garoppolo stepped out of his own end zone for a safety.
Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
Garoppolo's return as starting QB a familiar feeling for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers know painfully well from first-hand experience how an injury to the starting quarterback can derail an entire season.
Niners sign LB Dre Greenlaw to 2-year contract extension
Veteran Dre Greenlaw, a key member of the 49ers gifted linebacker corp, has agreed to a 2-year contract extension through the 2024 season.
'It's the worst part of the game'; 49ers rally behind fallen teammate Trey Lance
Professional football can be a brutal game. In the wink of an eye, a season can end and a career can be changed forever.
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Climate change impacting California's tomato crop
This past weekend, the Bay Area got hit with unseasonable rains just a week after record-breaking heat, weather extremes that created all kinds of problems for farmers in the Central Valley.
Volunteers gather storm water to ease drought conditions at Petaluma community garden
While the rare September rainstorm brought hazardous driving conditions around the Bay Area, it also carry with precious moisture for the drought stricken region.
North Bay homeowners hope forecasted rain eases fire danger
Some cold September rain is obviously good news when it comes to fire risk, but how much, or how long, might a relatively small storm like this help? Fire officials say that depends on what comes next.
Water restrictions add to Russian River woes amid drought
Hundreds of water rights holders in the Russian River watershed have been ordered to stop drawing from the river and its tributaries as the state struggles through its third year of debilitating drought conditions.
Heat wave increasing fire risk by further drying out already parched vegetation
The vegetation in the hills all throughout the Bay Area was already incredibly parched before the heat wave over the past week dried them out more, further increasing fire risk.
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California death row inmate convicted in 1993 murder dies of natural causes
A California inmate sentenced to death for killing a bartender during a robbery has died at an outside hospital of natural causes, prison officials said Monday.
Biden to announce rule requiring airlines to disclose "true cost" of tickets
The new initiative would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
Gov. Newsom once again says he has no plans for a presidential run in 2024
Despite dramatically raising his national profile over the last few months, Gov. Gavin Newson has once again rejected the idea of running for the White House.
Gov. Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law
California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.
Gov. vetoes bill on tax exemptions for non-profits tied to insurrection
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill by a state senator from San Francisco that sought to strip tax-exempt status from any nonprofits in California that participated in or incited insurrection like the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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Vehicle fire spreads to 4-alarm vegetation fire off Highway 580 in Oakland
A fast-moving vegetation fire burned next to Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland Monday evening, sparked by a vehicle fire.
Fleet Week returns to Bay Area steeped in military history
When Admiral "Bull" Halsey made a triumphant return under the Golden Gate Bridge after World War II, it was perhaps the most climactic Fleet Week in history. But John Ramos tells the Bay Area is steeped in military history.
New electric, autonomous robot vacuums trash, debris from Bay Area waterways
Clean Earth Rovers are electric, autonomous robots that act just like a roomba vacuum for our waterways. It's been dubbed the plastic piranha.
Alameda County deputies suspended after audit shows failed psychological tests
Dozens of Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been taken off active duty after an internal audit revealed they were wrongfully hired after they score below passing grades on psychological exams, the sheriff's office confirmed on Monday.
Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
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1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Hundreds swim along San Francisco waterfront to raise funds for cancer fight
Hundreds of people came together Saturday for an event in San Francisco Bay that made some waves in the fight against cancer.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
BART to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on October 1
Officials with Bay Area Rapid Transit announced Thursday that the current mask mandate would expire on October 1, one of the last places in the region where pandemic-era mask rules remain in place.
Online forum intends to wrangle California's wild pig problem
An online forum held Thursday looked at the growing problem of wild pigs in California and how to lessen the danger and damage they are bringing around the state.
Bay Area Crime
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Retired SFPD officer pleads no contest to San Mateo drug store robbery
A retired sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department on Monday has pleaded no contest to robbing a San Mateo drug store last year for prescription pain killers.
California death row inmate convicted in 1993 murder dies of natural causes
A California inmate sentenced to death for killing a bartender during a robbery has died at an outside hospital of natural causes, prison officials said Monday.
16-year-old girl arrested after pregnant woman, unborn baby die in Lodi stabbing
Police now say that the unborn baby of a Lodi woman who died after a stabbing over the weekend has also passed away.
Federal investigators seize PG&E equipment in Mosquito Fire probe
Federal investigators have taken possession of a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. utility transmission pole and attached equipment in a criminal probe into what started a Northern California fire that has become the largest in the state this year.
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing of father, son in Hayward
A man suspected of fatally stabbing a father and son in their Hayward home Sunday has been arrested, police said Monday.
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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Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
SF transgender community commemorates Compton's Cafeteria riot with 'Riot Party'
The transgender community commemorated a historic event that took place more than 50 years ago in the Tenderloin on Sunday.
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Photos: Machine Gun Kelly lands at Oakland Arena
Rapper turned pop-punk star Machine Gun Kelly played the Oakland Arena with support from Avril Lavigne and Willow on July 19.
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.
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SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
Peninsula couple's Pie Ranch teaches community farming, mentors aspiring farmers
A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.
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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.