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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District on Wednesday issued a rattlesnake advisory warning visitors to watch out for the venomous reptiles.
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
Texas shooting prompts renewed focus on security for teacher
A South Bay teacher reacting to this week's horrific school shooting is now keeping escape plans and unusual safety supplies in her classroom as a precaution.
San Jose marks 1 year after mass shooting at VTA railyard
The city of San Jose on Thursday marked one year since the massacre at the VTA railyard, mourning the nine workers who were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area history.
Police chase follows iPhone robbery at Santa Rosa store; suspect jailed
A man who allegedly robbed multiple iPhones from a store in Santa Rosa was arrested after a high-speed police chase Wednesday.
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Warriors' gentleman's sweep thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-26-22)
Criticism mounts over Uvalde police response during school shooting
Law enforcement officers are facing mounting criticism over how much time elapsed before they confronted and killed the school shooter. (5-26-22)
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KPIX 5 Evening News headlines for Thursday, May 26, 2022.
East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District has issued a rattlesnake advisory. Wilson Walker reports. (5-26-22)
San Francisco population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the city has the largest percentage population drop during the pandemic. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-26-22)
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Survivor 42 crowns a winner
KPIX5's Gianna Franco sits down to talk with Survivor 42's winner Maryanne Oketch
Preview of "Tom Swift"
'Tom Swift' premieres Tuesday, May 31 on KBCW.
CBS News Bay Area hosts conversation about mental health
For Mental Health Awareness Month, KPIX 5's Gianna Franco moderates a virtual roundtable discussion with several Bay Area health professionals - Monica Martinez, Director of Education & Innovation at San Francisco Mental Health, Becky Fein, Vice President of Community Initiatives at Active Minds, Morgan Eldridge, PhD, Clinical Psychologist in the Mood Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, and Michael Stanton, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Public Health at Cal State East Bay - about the struggles experienced by so many, and how to deal with difficult times
New weather zones for wildfire season
The NWS has updated and clarified more detailed "zones" for this year's fire season. In years past, Red Flag warnings were issued generically for all "North Bay Mountains" as one region. KPIX 5's First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck on this week's "Weather Extra."
Latest on what's to come for the Muni
We talk to the SFMTA director Jeff Tumlin on what's to come in the future for Muni.
Local doctor on latest COVID surge and getting kids booster shots
We ask Dr. Malathi Srinivasan from Stanford Health Care how often we could see surges of COVID infections, and if parents are recommended to get their younger children boosted as soon as possible, now that the CDC is recommending them for kids 5 to 11.
Cindy Chavez, Matt Mahan vie for San Jose mayor
KPIX 5's Devin Fehely sat down with two candidates running to fill San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo's seat. (5-22-22)
Oakland mayor invites residents to weigh in with solutions for pressing problems
Crime, homelessness, illegal dumping -- the city of Oakland faces numerous problems and now the mayor is inviting residents to tackle these thorny issues and suggest solutions. Devin Fehely reports. (5-21-22)
Breaking down the recent rollercoaster on Wall Street
Dr. Olaf Groth from Berkeley's Haas School of Business and CEO of Cambrian AI discusses the ups and downs of the stock market, the cryptocurrency crash, and Elon Musk's Twitter Deal.
SF & Peninsula News
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk over claims that he 'deflated' stock price
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaging in "unlawful conduct" aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
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East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District on Wednesday issued a rattlesnake advisory warning visitors to watch out for the venomous reptiles.
Shop Concord program relaunches for Memorial Day weekend
The city of Concord has relaunched the popular Shop Concord program, supporting the city's small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally over Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
Fremont man dies days after fiery standoff with police, firefighters
A man who threatened to open fire on police and firefighters outside his Fremont home as he attempted to burn the residence died at a hospital days after the end of an hours-long standoff, police said Thursday.
1 killed, another wounded in east Oakland shooting Wednesday
An Oakland man was killed and another person apparently wounded in a shooting in the eastern neighborhoods of Oakland Wednesday night, police said Thursday.
CHP says 1 dead in crash on Hwy 4 off-ramp in Contra Costa County
One person died in a solo car crash on an off-ramp from state Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
Texas shooting prompts renewed focus on security for teacher
A South Bay teacher reacting to this week's horrific school shooting is now keeping escape plans and unusual safety supplies in her classroom as a precaution.
San Jose marks 1 year after mass shooting at VTA railyard
The city of San Jose on Thursday marked one year since the massacre at the VTA railyard, mourning the nine workers who were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area history.
Family of slain VTA employee sues transit agency for failing to stop gunman
The family of a Santa Clara Valley Transit Agency (VTA) employee killed in a mass shooting last year announced Thursday they are suing the transit agency and other groups for failing to address issues with the shooter, who was also a VTA employee.
Salinas gang member sentenced to 50-years-to-life for 2017 murder
A judge sentenced a 22-year-old Salinas man who identified as a Norteno gang member to 50-years-to-life in prison after his conviction in a 2017 shooting death, Monterey County prosecutors said.
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Police chase follows iPhone robbery at Santa Rosa store; suspect jailed
A man who allegedly robbed multiple iPhones from a store in Santa Rosa was arrested after a high-speed police chase Wednesday.
San Rafael swim coach accused of arranging meeting with juvenile for sex
A San Rafael swimming coach was arrested Wednesday and charged with arranging a meeting with a juvenile for sex, police said Thursday.
Woman stabbed in San Rafael; suspect arrested after high-speed chase
A 55-year-old woman is expected to survive multiple stab wounds she suffered early Wednesday in San Rafael, allegedly at the hands of a man police arrested later that morning after a high-speed pursuit.
Man critically hurt after being shot by state parole officer in Santa Rosa
A man shot by a state parole officer Wednesday in Santa Rosa is in critical condition following emergency surgery, according to an 8 p.m. Facebook post from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
North Bay firefighters offer inside look as fire season looms
As firefighters all over the Bay Area prepare for what's expected to be another rough year, firefighters in the North Bay gave an inside look at what they will be going through in the months to come.
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8-year-old will be youngest San Francisco Carnaval grand marshal
An 8-year-old San Francisco poet is sharing her love of her culture through her work and will be featured as a Grand Marshal in this year's Carnaval parade.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
Carnaval SF CEO sees dream of housing, arts center in Mission District
Roberto Hernandez, "the Mayor of the Mission," sees decades-long effort to provide affordable housing in the Mission District, along with a home for the annual Carnaval event, coming to fruition.
Pandemic fiscal challenges still threaten San Francisco small businesses
The owner of a plant store on Van Ness Avenue says she is just days away from closing her small business after 10 years as the pandemic continues to create challenges and she lacks the financial support needed to keep her doors open.
Families, community members step up to save Novato High Prom
It was a night to remember in so many ways for students at the Novato High prom Saturday after riding an emotional rollercoaster in the wake of a bus company hired to provide transportation to the venue coming up short of drivers.
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Rangers score 3 in 9th off A's bullpen in 4-1 win
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 4-1 on Thursday night.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
Bats stay hot, Giants rout Mets in finale
Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
A's send slumping Mariners to last place in AL West
Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both homered off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 4-2 on Wednesday, dropping the Mariners into last place in the AL West.
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Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk over claims that he 'deflated' stock price
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaging in "unlawful conduct" aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
Apple hikes starting pay for retail workers amid union push
IPhone maker is lifting its minimum wage for store employees to $22 per hour, according to a report.
Marin County leaders pause new short-term rentals along coast
On Tuesday, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on short term rentals in the county's western communities.
Twitter to pay $150M penalty to feds over privacy of users' data
Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators' allegations that the San Francisco-based social platform failed to protect the privacy of users' data over a six-year span.
Temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals approved for West Marin County
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
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Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
Family of slain VTA employee sues transit agency for failing to stop gunman
The family of a Santa Clara Valley Transit Agency (VTA) employee killed in a mass shooting last year announced Thursday they are suing the transit agency and other groups for failing to address issues with the shooter, who was also a VTA employee.
Oakland City Council to consider tax hike for larger businesses
A coalition of elected officials, business leaders and labor struck a compromise that will have businesses paying about $10,000 more in taxes on average if they have Oakland-based gross receipts of $50 million or more.
Newsom, legislative leaders promise swift action on new gun control measures
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's legislative leaders announced swift action to pass new gun control initiatives Wednesday, including a bill allowing lawsuits against illegal gun manufacturers and distributors.
NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District on Wednesday issued a rattlesnake advisory warning visitors to watch out for the venomous reptiles.
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Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
CoCo county launching 4 'test to treat' sites to increase access to COVID medication
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Wednesday the opening of four COVID-19 testing sites this week that will also make prescription medication available for those who test positive.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Contra Costa health officials warn COVID cases, hospitalizations rising
Contra Costa County health officials told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday that COVID-19 numbers are on the rise.
Sacramento County officials investigate California's probable first monkeypox case
Sacramento County public health officials say they are investigating a probable travel-related case of the monkeypox virus.
Bay Area Crime
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Criticism mounts over Uvalde police response during school shooting
Law enforcement officers are facing mounting criticism over how much time elapsed before they confronted and killed the school shooter. (5-26-22)
Texas school shooting prompts one teacher's renewed focus on security
Andria Borba talks to a Bay Area teacher who is taking extra security steps in her classroom. (5-26-22)
Texas School Shooting: Gunman was inside classroom for nearly an hour
Authorities in Texas announced Thursday afternoon the gunman who killed 19 children and two elementary school teachers this week entered the school unobstructed. (5-26-22)
San Jose marks 1 year after mass shooting at VTA railyard
Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the deadly shooting at the VTA railyard in San Jose. Len Ramirez reports. (5-26-22)
Texas shooting prompts renewed focus on security for teacher
A South Bay teacher reacting to this week's horrific school shooting is now keeping escape plans and unusual safety supplies in her classroom as a precaution.
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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Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Crowd gathers in Castro District to celebrate Harvey Milk Day
People gathered in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday to remember the life and legacy of Harvey Milk on what would have been the gay rights icon's 92nd birthday.
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.
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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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San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
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.
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South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
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.