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Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Victims identified in fatal small plane crash near Rio Vista
The Solano County Sheriff's Office on Friday identified two people who died in a plane crash Thursday near Rio Vista Municipal Airport as Benjamin Shreve, a 41-year-old resident of Concord, and Jesse Buckner, a 33-year-old resident of Martinez.
Read the full text of the Trump indictment
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
Burglar caught on camera hitting longtime San Francisco jewelry design shop
A break-in at a San Francisco jewelry and sculpture shop was caught on camera, and the owner of the shop is hoping the police will bring the suspect into custody.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
First Lady Jill Biden to visit San Francisco Tuesday for political events, Giffords celebration
First lady Jill Biden will visit San Francisco on Tuesday to speak at three events.
EPA issues $230K fine against Oakland companies for hazardous waste transport
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday a settlement that will issue $230,000 in fines for two companies for alleged failures to meet hazardous waste regulations for work in the East Bay.
2 of Trump's lawyers resigned after he was indicted
Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley said in a statement they will no longer represent him in the indicted case, nor will they represent him in the Jan. 6 investigation.
How climate change is raising the cost of food
Hotter, drier weather is already wreaking havoc on European crops, and is predicted to boost food prices in the U.S.
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
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2023 Northern California Kidney Walk
National Kidney Foundation's Executive Director Amy Hewitt, and transplant recipient Wilson Du, are sharing their kidney transplant story while promoting this year's Northern California Kidney Walk. June 11th, 2023, at 9:00 am, join others at PayPal Park in San Jose to do - a 5K walk around the track and participate in activities available for all ages. Participants must register in advance at www.kidneywalk.org/notherncal
Former President Trump faces historic seven-count federal indictment
Claiming he is "an innocent man," former President Donald Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform following word he will be indicted on seven counts in connection with his handling of classified documents. Jocelyn Moran reports on what happens next.
Friday morning First Alert Weather forecast
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Interview: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza on signs you need to get screened
Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, says the warning signs of colorectal cancer seem like things people would just ignore.
Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
A South Bay middle school teacher thought her health issues were attributed to the normal grind of being a teacher and mother of two young children. But she was now part of an increasing trend of colorectal cancer among younger adults. Amanda Starrantino reports.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
Diabetes drug for weight loss: Benefits and downsides
Stanford Medicine released a new study about the benefits and potential risks of using diabetes drugs, like Ozempic, for weight loss. Dan Azagury, MD, FACS, Associate Professor of Surgery and Section chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Stanford, explains how Ozempic helps people lose weight, about the potential downsides, and how ethical it is for doctors to prescribe Ozempic for weight loss
Economic impacts of debt ceiling deal
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks global strategist and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about the economic impacts of the debt ceiling deal reached in the Senate. Dr. Groth also discusses the real world impacts of hoax images created by artificial intelligence, and possible regulations for AI following a meeting among world leaders in Sweden
Pride Month Begins: SF Pride officials on what's coming
KPIX 5's Reed Cowan spoke with Suzanne Ford, executive director of SF Pride and Nguyen Pham, Pride president at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco. (6-1-23)
Fentanyl crisis: What makes the drug so deadly
Dr. Keith Humphreys, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, explains the effects of the synthetic opioid on the body, and discusses the signs of a fentanyl overdose
Sierra snowpack 1 of 4 climate extremes happening globally right now
In this Weather Extra segment, CBS News Bay Area Meteorologist Darren Peck uses 3D technology to look at earth's environment and 4 extreme examples of living with climate change
Tick season brings threat of Lyme disease
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford, about the symptoms of Lyme disease, and some of the other most common tick-borne illnesses
SF & Peninsula News
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Burglar caught on camera hitting longtime San Francisco jewelry design shop
A break-in at a San Francisco jewelry and sculpture shop was caught on camera, and the owner of the shop is hoping the police will bring the suspect into custody.
First Lady Jill Biden to visit San Francisco Tuesday for political events, Giffords celebration
First lady Jill Biden will visit San Francisco on Tuesday to speak at three events.
Peninsula gun shop owner doubts Newsom's constitutional amendment for gun control could pass
A gun shop owner on the Peninsula says he doubts California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to restrict firearm access with a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution can get the broad backing it would need to pass.
San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
San Francisco Juneteenth celebrations to begin Saturday with parade
The inaugural Juneteenth Parade in San Francisco on Saturday will kick off a month of celebration.
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Victims identified in fatal small plane crash near Rio Vista
The Solano County Sheriff's Office on Friday identified two people who died in a plane crash Thursday near Rio Vista Municipal Airport as Benjamin Shreve, a 41-year-old resident of Concord, and Jesse Buckner, a 33-year-old resident of Martinez.
EPA issues $230K fine against Oakland companies for hazardous waste transport
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday a settlement that will issue $230,000 in fines for two companies for alleged failures to meet hazardous waste regulations for work in the East Bay.
Fairfield suspect arrested in May hit-and-run crash that left motorcyclist critically hurt
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
BART board approves fare, parking fee hikes
BART's board of directors approved a new pricing parking policy and fare increases on Thursday.
Contra Costa Health says no lingering threat in soil samples after November refinery release
Contra Costa Health (CCH) said Thursday a toxicologist determined that Martinez Refinery Company's (MRC) release of spent catalyst in November didn't increase public health risks from exposure of hazardous materials in nearby soil.
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Milpitas Christian center volunteer arrested for alleged lewd acts with a minor
Police in Milpitas have arrested a volunteer at a worship center on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor and other crimes.
San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
South Bay pizza shop owner turned his business into a worker-owned co-op
There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies.
Update: Man dies of injuries after shooting in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
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Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
2 dead in small plane crash near Rio Vista
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
Shooting into vehicle in Santa Rosa leaves woman hospitalized
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
Racist messages at Santa Rosa middle school traced to student
On Tuesday, authorities identified a student as the mastermind behind racist and anti-Semitic messages at Rincon Valley Middle School.
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Friday morning First Alert Weather forecast
with Darren Peck
First Alert Weather Thursday night forecast 6-8-23
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the Bay Area weekend weather forecast.
Thursday morrning First Alert Weather forecast
with Darren Peck
Wednesday evening First Alert Weather forecast
with Paul Heggen
Bay Area Pride
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
Bayview-Hunters Point creative fixture in danger of closing down
The iconic Box Shop has been in Bayview-Hunters Point for 20 years, but founder Charles Gadeken says the space is in jeopardy of losing its home.
Growing need for Black male teachers in Bay Area classrooms
Although some students have already started summer break or they will be soon, there are still some assignments public school districts may want to complete.
Unseen: A California Crisis
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
Unseen: Missing, murdered Indigenous women in California part of nationwide crisis
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
Crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous women rooted in historical wrongs
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in California and across the U.S. is rooted in one of the most heinous chapters in the state's history and its consequences continue to be felt.
Missing, murdered Indigenous women cases hampered by 50s-era law
We're looking into a largely unseen crisis in California - the growing reports of missing and murdered Indigenous women. A little-known federal law passed in the 1950s may actually be hindering the investigations, leaving loved ones desperate for action and answers.
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Victims identified in fatal small plane crash near Rio Vista
The Solano County Sheriff's Office on Friday identified two people who died in a plane crash Thursday near Rio Vista Municipal Airport as Benjamin Shreve, a 41-year-old resident of Concord, and Jesse Buckner, a 33-year-old resident of Martinez.
Read the full text of the Trump indictment
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
Justice Department unseals Donald Trump indictment
Donald Trump is the first former president in history to face a federal criminal indictment.
Burglar caught on camera hitting longtime San Francisco jewelry design shop
A break-in at a San Francisco jewelry and sculpture shop was caught on camera, and the owner of the shop is hoping the police will bring the suspect into custody.
First Lady Jill Biden to visit San Francisco Tuesday for political events, Giffords celebration
First lady Jill Biden will visit San Francisco on Tuesday to speak at three events.
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Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Bay Area Crime
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Burglar caught on camera hitting longtime San Francisco jewelry design shop
A break-in at a San Francisco jewelry and sculpture shop was caught on camera, and the owner of the shop is hoping the police will bring the suspect into custody.
Milpitas Christian center volunteer arrested for alleged lewd acts with a minor
Police in Milpitas have arrested a volunteer at a worship center on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor and other crimes.
Fairfield suspect arrested in May hit-and-run crash that left motorcyclist critically hurt
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
Our Stories Define Us
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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Photos: Indie supergroup boygenius closes out Re:SET Festival at Stanford
Indie rock supergroup boygenius featuring Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus closed out the third day of the Re;SET Festival at Stanford's Frost Amphitheatre Sunday night.
Photos: Mr. Bungle brings 'Geek Show Tour' to Fox Theater with the Melvins and Spotlights
Reunited local experimental metal band Mr. Bungle brought their revived "Geek Show Tour" to Oakland for two nights, sharing the stage with fellow underground legends the Melvins and rising trio Spotlights.
Photos: Exhibits on both coasts show artwork of Kehinde Wiley
Artist Kehinde Wiley currently has high-profile shows running at San Francisco's de Young Museum and at the Sean Kelly gallery in New York.
Photos: Indie-pop singer Caroline Polachek brings spectacular show to the Warfield
Former Chairlift vocalist and solo star Caroline Polachek delivered songs from her acclaimed new album 'Desire, I Want to Turn Into You' when she headlined the Warfield in San Francisco Monday night.
Photos: Punk-rock pioneer Iggy Pop plays classics with all-star band at Masonic
Legendary punk great Iggy Pop fronted his new band the Losers through a blazing set of songs from the Stooges and his solo career for a packed house at the Masonic Saturday.
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Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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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.