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Family remembers the youngest victim of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting
While the media spotlight has moved on, the pain, anger and loss linger for the family and friends of the seven farmworkers gunned down while at work at two local farms.
Cheers, laughs and at time boos at Manny's State of the Union Watch party
The standing-room only crowd reacted with cheers, laughs and at time boos as they listened to the President's State of the Union speech.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Turkey-Syria earthquake 2023: How to help the victims
Foreign nations and aid agencies are racing to mobilize resources to help survivors of the devastating quakes in two countries. Here's how you can help.
Bay Area congressional reps comment on State of the Union address
U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Eric Swalwell tonight applauded President Biden's State of the Union address, that they said "focused on continuing to build a strong middle class, ending pervasive injustices, harnessing Americans' innovative spirit, and acting to curb climate change."
California GOP issues response to Biden's State of the Union address
Tonight, California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police revealed new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
SF ordinance prohibits mayor, city heads from requiring undated letters of resignation
The San Francsico Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on Tuesday that prohibits the mayor or other city heads from demanding undated letters of resignation from their appointed commissioners, per Mayor London Breed's letter "scandal" last year.
Backers of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong ramp up pressure for reinstatement
The public relations battle in Oakland over the forced leave of Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is heating up. On Tuesday, some family members of homicide victims spoke out, demanding his reinstatement.
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Super Bowl munchies: Here's some favorite spots to buy wings for the big game
Where's your favorite place to buy wings in the Bay Area
Supporters continue to pressure on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to return police chief LeRonne Armstrong
Pressure mounting on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to return police chief LeRonne Armstrong to his job
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PIX Now -- Wednesday morning headlines from the KPIX newsroom
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Recovering Paul Pelosi makes State of the Union appearance
Rep. Nancy Pelosi says her husband is slowly recovering from San Francisco home invasion attack
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White House plans to end emergency Covid-19 declarations in May
The move means an end to free testing, treatment and vaccines. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Dean Winslow, infectious disease specialist with Stanford Health Care, if this is the right time to make that move, and about any potential concerns about disparities in accessing medical services
U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, exceeding expectations
Meantime, the unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in more than 50 years. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks former EDD director Michael Bernick what's driving the strength of the job market right now, and what happened to the slowdown that had been widely projected
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
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
Tax changes in 2023
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
FDA aims to simplify its approach to COVID vaccinations
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
49ers Post Game: Brock Purdy
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)
Takeaways from tech layoffs
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
How to talk to children about shootings
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
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Family remembers the youngest victim of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting
While the media spotlight has moved on, the pain, anger and loss linger for the family and friends of the seven farmworkers gunned down while at work at two local farms.
Cheers, laughs and at time boos at Manny's State of the Union Watch party
The standing-room only crowd reacted with cheers, laughs and at time boos as they listened to the President's State of the Union speech.
SF ordinance prohibits mayor, city heads from requiring undated letters of resignation
The San Francsico Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on Tuesday that prohibits the mayor or other city heads from demanding undated letters of resignation from their appointed commissioners, per Mayor London Breed's letter "scandal" last year.
Paul Pelosi invited as special guest for Biden's State of the Union address
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will be sitting in the first lady's viewing box for Tuesday night's State of the Union address.
Teens sought in multiple Orbeez toy gun attacks in San Carlos
A group of juveniles in San Carlos have been firing water beads from a toy gun at unsuspecting people over the last few weeks, the San Mateo Sheriff's Office said Monday.
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Backers of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong ramp up pressure for reinstatement
The public relations battle in Oakland over the forced leave of Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is heating up. On Tuesday, some family members of homicide victims spoke out, demanding his reinstatement.
4 teens accused of using dating app to rob UC Berkeley student at gunpoint
Berkeley police arrested four people, including two juveniles, accused of using a dating app to meet up with a UC Berkeley student and rob him at gunpoint in his apartment.
Car chase in Antioch leads to fiery crash with tanker truck on Highway 4
A woman was airlifted to the hospital after a car chase and major injury crash that stopped Highway 4 traffic in Antioch Tuesday afternoon.
Alameda County Sheriff's deputy injured in Highway 580 crash in Castro Valley
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was hurt when his patrol vehicle crashed westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Oakland mayor: Talks between city, A's over Howard Terminal ballpark 'looking good'
Talks have resumed between the city of Oakland and the Oakland A's for a new ballpark at the Charles P. Howard Terminal, Mayor Sheng Thao said at the end of the annual mayor's economic forecast Tuesday morning.
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San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police revealed new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
Elderly bicyclist killed in collision with vehicle in Cupertino
An elderly man riding a bicycle was killed in a collision with a vehicle in Cupertino Tuesday morning, the sheriff's office said.
Former Silicon Valley Bank VP sentenced to 15 months in prison
A former Silicon Valley Bank vice president was sentenced to 15 months in prison for falsifying documents in connection with his sentencing for previous securities fraud convictions, according to an announcement Monday from federal prosecutors.
Three die of apparent fentanyl overdoses inside Gilroy home
Three people died Monday of apparent fentanyl overdoses and a four was revived using Narcan inside a home in unincorporated Gilroy.
Deadly day for pedestrians on San Jose roadways
Two pedestrians were killed Monday in separate collisions on San Jose roadways
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3 arrested in Santa Rosa street dispute that ended in fatal stabbing; 4th suspect sought
Police in Santa Rosa arrested three people and were looking for a fourth person in connection to a fatal stabbing last week that followed a street dispute.
Man dies in Mendocino County Jail after being taken into custody
Authorities in Mendocino County said a man who was taken into custody early Tuesday morning was found dead in his jail cell several hours later.
2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
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.
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First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Chilly temps to start the day
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Cool, partly cloudy
Monday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
Expect conditions to remain dry for the foreseeable future, with cloudy skies on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to warm up on Wednesday and Thursday, as high-pressure moves in. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (2/6/23)
Atmospheric rivers aren't just a problem for California; They're changing the Arctic
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be recovering from the summer melt.
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Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
'Miss Chinatown USA' San Francisco pageant explores heritage, spreads cultural awareness
Every year since 1958, women from all over the country come to San Francisco to compete in the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant during the city's Lunar New Year Celebrations. Contestants know the event is also an opportunity to showcase their heritage.
Lunar New Year celebrated with zodiac rabbit mural in Concord
Along Willow Pass Road in Concord sits a parking structure beaming with a artistic celebration reflecting the Bay Area's Asian-American culture.
Go inside curator Ashara Ekundayo's show 'Salt to Catch Ghosts'
Curator Ashara Ekundayo's show at the Splash Gallery offers a recipe for survival and liberation. It's called, 'Salt to catch ghosts.'
A circle of caring at Le Balafon African Braiding Salon
At Le Balefon African Braiding Salon, in Berkeley, fast fingers transform individual strands of hair into long braids, in a matter of seconds. For owner, Fatoumata Bamba, braiding is community and community means caring.
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Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
Celebrity dog trainer Jas Leverette takes pride in his passion and his roots
They say a dog is a man's best friend. For Jas Leverette, that relationship means everything.
Oakland event celebrates reading to enhance lives of Black youth
On the first weekend of Black History Month, the Oakland chapter of Jack and Jill America sponsored an event to promote reading among African American young people.
Obama portraits make a stop at the deYoung as part of nationwide tour
It was standing room only at the deYoung Museum, with people coming to get a glimpse of American royalty and perhaps closer to the American dream.
Go inside curator Ashara Ekundayo's show 'Salt to Catch Ghosts'
Curator Ashara Ekundayo's show at the Splash Gallery offers a recipe for survival and liberation. It's called, 'Salt to catch ghosts.'
Food For Bay Area Families
Click to help Food for Bay Area Families bring needed relief to local food banks
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need
BlackRock Donates $150,000 to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Neeraj Goel, Seth Caldwell, BlackRock investment firm Chris Padula, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Cruise donates to S.F. 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)
SF 'Space Cowboys' holding New Year's bash to benefit food bank
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)
Food for Bay Area Families: Kaiser donates to Alameda food bank
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)
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Cheers, laughs and at time boos at Manny's State of the Union Watch party
The standing-room only crowd reacted with cheers, laughs and at time boos as they listened to the President's State of the Union speech.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Bay Area congressional reps comment on State of the Union address
U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Eric Swalwell tonight applauded President Biden's State of the Union address, that they said "focused on continuing to build a strong middle class, ending pervasive injustices, harnessing Americans' innovative spirit, and acting to curb climate change."
California GOP issues response to Biden's State of the Union address
Tonight, California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
SF ordinance prohibits mayor, city heads from requiring undated letters of resignation
The San Francsico Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on Tuesday that prohibits the mayor or other city heads from demanding undated letters of resignation from their appointed commissioners, per Mayor London Breed's letter "scandal" last year.
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Family remembers the youngest victim of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting
While the media spotlight has moved on, the pain, anger and loss linger for the family and friends of the seven farmworkers gunned down while at work at two local farms.
Cheers, laughs and at time boos at Manny's State of the Union Watch party
The standing-room only crowd reacted with cheers, laughs and at time boos as they listened to the President's State of the Union speech.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
Bay Area congressional reps comment on State of the Union address
U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Eric Swalwell tonight applauded President Biden's State of the Union address, that they said "focused on continuing to build a strong middle class, ending pervasive injustices, harnessing Americans' innovative spirit, and acting to curb climate change."
California GOP issues response to Biden's State of the Union address
Tonight, California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
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Marvel Star Simu Liu unveils upgraded sensory room at Chase Center
The sights and sounds of Warriors games may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
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.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
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Family remembers the youngest victim of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting
While the media spotlight has moved on, the pain, anger and loss linger for the family and friends of the seven farmworkers gunned down while at work at two local farms.
San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police revealed new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
Backers of Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong ramp up pressure for reinstatement
The public relations battle in Oakland over the forced leave of Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is heating up. On Tuesday, some family members of homicide victims spoke out, demanding his reinstatement.
4 teens accused of using dating app to rob UC Berkeley student at gunpoint
Berkeley police arrested four people, including two juveniles, accused of using a dating app to meet up with a UC Berkeley student and rob him at gunpoint in his apartment.
3 arrested in Santa Rosa street dispute that ended in fatal stabbing; 4th suspect sought
Police in Santa Rosa arrested three people and were looking for a fourth person in connection to a fatal stabbing last week that followed a street dispute.
KPIX Special Reports
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
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.
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.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
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.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
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)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
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.
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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.
Photos: Massive bomb cyclone storm wreaks havoc on Northern California
The latest storm that powered through the Bay Area and Northern California left no shortage of damage in its wake.
Photos: Radiohead side project the Smile sells out Bill Graham Civic
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.
Photos: Carrie Underwood plays country hits at Chase Center
Country singer Carrie Underwood brought her "Denim & Rhinestones Tour" to the Chase Center in San Francisco Saturday night.
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
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.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
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.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
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.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
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.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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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.