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Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
Man dies from shooting in West Oakland
A shooting Monday night in West Oakland resulted in one man dying from gunshot wounds, police said.
U.S.-Iran World Cup tensions culminating in key match
This is the first time the countries have faced each other at the World Cup since 1998. This year's tournament takes place as anti-regime protests rock Iran.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Major delays on BART due to equipment problem near Milbrae station
BART officials report a major delay early Tuesday due to an equipment problem on the track outside of Millbrae Station
Senate to vote on final passage of landmark marriage equality bill
Twelve Republicans have supported advancing the legislation in earlier procedural votes.
Bay Area LGBTQ community fears Rep. Greene's homophobic slur will lead to violence
Far right Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-LGBTQ slur on Twitter has struck fear in the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Several Bay Area warming centers open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open through Sunday in Santa Clara County, where temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight through the weekend.
Will Smith addresses "horrific" Oscars slap: "I lost it"
The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
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San Francisco-Marin Food Bank sees growing demand for help
Jocelyn Moran talks to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Executive Director Tanis Crosby about growing needs of the community (11-29-2022)
Food For Bay Area Families: Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
Gianna Franco talks to Krystine Dinh with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano about the importance of donations on Giving Tuesday (11-29-2022)
Tuesday morning First Alert forecast with Jessica Burch
11-29-2022
Food For Bay Area Families: San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Jocelyn Moran talks to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank VP Barbara Abbott about how inflation has increased need in the Bay Area (11-29-2022)
Giving Tuesday: Kevin Scally with Charity Navigator talks about finding validated nonprofits
Gianna Franco talks to Charity Navigator's Kevin Scally about finding legitimate nonprofits to donate to on Giving Tuesday (11-29-2022)
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The future of crypto following collapse of FTX
Dr. Olaf Groth, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and CEO of Cambrian.ai, discusses the possibility of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry following the FTX bankruptcy
Is it RSV, flu, or Covid? How to tell the difference
Medical experts continue to warn of a possible 'Tripledemic' this winter, with Covid-19, flu and RSV cases all on the rise. But if you're not feeling well, how can you tell them apart? Stanford Clinical Professor of Medicine, Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, discusses the symptoms and explains the difference
Pelosi legacy ranks among greatest House leaders
Juliette Goodrich asked Donna Crane, political science professor at San Jose State University, how history is likely to evaluate the extraordinary career of Nancy Pelosi. (11-17-22)
Rep. Anna Eshoo discusses impact of Speaker Pelosi's announcement
Elizabeth Cook talks to Rep. Anna Eshoo about how Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision not to pursue a Democratic leadership position in the new Congress (11-17-2022)
New guidelines to care for premature babies
November 17th marks world prematurity day. Dr. Gary Darmstadt, professor of pediatrics and co-principal investigator of the Prematurity Research Center at Stanford Medicine, discusses the new World Health Organization's updated guidelines for the care of premature and low birthweight babies
Tips for those searching for jobs amid tech industry layoffs
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto sits down with Dylan Houle, executive director of Santa Clara University career center, to discuss resources and options for those recently laid off from the tech industry and beyond.
Weather Extra: Frequency of weather disasters nationwide
KPIX 5 Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen breaks down the extreme weather we have seen nationwide, including recent hurricanes, and how much money they have cost the United States so far this year.
Stanford launches clinical trial involving Paxlovid for long Covid patients
New research from the Veterans Health Administration found that patients taking the oral antiviral pill Paxlovid may reduce their risk of developing long Covid. Dr. Linda Geng, co-director of the Stanford long Covid clinic, discusses how effective that may be, and how long Covid could also cause parts of the body to age
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Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
Major delays on BART due to equipment problem near Milbrae station
BART officials report a major delay early Tuesday due to an equipment problem on the track outside of Millbrae Station
2 people displaced by fire in multi-family residence in Pacifica
Two people in Pacifica have been displaced following a fire in their residence on Monday evening, the North County Fire Authority said.
States settle with Google, iHeartMedia over misleading Pixel 4 radio ads
The Federal Trade Commission and a handful of states announced settlements Monday with Google and iHeartMedia related to misleading radio advertisements about a Google cellphone.
Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
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Man dies from shooting in West Oakland
A shooting Monday night in West Oakland resulted in one man dying from gunshot wounds, police said.
Lafayette lawmakers pass law requiring gun owners to lock up firearms
The Lafayette City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday night requiring city gun owners to keep firearms in a locked container or use a safety lock.
Oakland Police extends crime plan through holidays as homicide rate drops
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong announced Monday that a crime plan implemented in response to rising gun violence would be extended through the end of the year.
Oakland police incident with man who brandished firearm shuts down I-880 Sunday night
Police in Oakland are investigating an incident Sunday night involving an apparently armed man who fled onto the I-880, forcing authorities to shut the freeway down.
Former Dublin prison warden going to trial over allegations of inmate abuse
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in Dublin known as the "rape club" goes on trial Monday over charges for reportedly molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells.
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Several Bay Area warming centers open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open through Sunday in Santa Clara County, where temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight through the weekend.
Seaside police investigate gunfire exchanged between two moving vehicles Monday
Police are investigating a shootout between suspect in two moving cars late Monday morning in Seaside.
Caltrain strikes, kills person tresspassing on tracks in Santa Clara
Transit officials were investigating a fatal Caltrain crash in Santa Clara.
Smash-and-grab 'Odyssey burglary crew' suspects arrested in San Jose
Police arrested three men in a series of burglaries targeting San Jose businesses with the suspects dubbed the "Odyssey burglary crew" for their use of Honda Odyssey minivans during the smash-and-grab break-ins.
Driver of speeding Tesla killed in East San Jose rollover crash; DUI suspected
The driver of a speeding Tesla was killed in a crash in the East San Jose foothills over the weekend and authorities said driver impairment likely contributed to the crash.
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Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Santa Rosa
A fatal collision in Santa Rosa Monday morning is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, according to a CHP spokesman.
Stranded family rescued from remote beach on Tomales Bay
A family of four was airlifted Saturday afternoon after becoming stranded on a remote Tomales Bay beach while enjoying an afternoon of kayaking.
Armed suspect dies in Solano County deputy-involved shooting
An armed suspect died in an exchange of gunfire with a Solano County sheriff's deputy early Sunday morning.
Petaluma police make 9 DUI arrests after Thanksgiving Eve celebrations downtown
Police in Petaluma arrested nine people for allegedly driving under the influence after "saturating" the downtown area due to heavy Thanksgiving eve revelry.
Fairfield Police: Domestic dispute leads to double stabbing; 1 dead
One person has died following a domestic dispute that led to two people being stabbed in a Fairfield apartment complex Wednesday night, police said.
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Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
Update: Nancy Pelosi will remain in Congress, hand over Democratic Party leadership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as leader of the Democratic Party but will continue to represent San Francisco in Congress.
DePape pleads not guilty to federal charges in Pelosi attack
The man charged in the attack of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of attempting to kidnap a federal official and assaulting a federal official's family member.
Grand jury indicts DePape on kidnapping, assault charges in Pelosi attack
A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned an indictment charging David DePape with assault and attempted kidnapping in connection with the assault of Paul Pelosi at his San Francisco home.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't talk about her future in call with House Democrats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised her caucus Wednesday on a call with members for defying the odds and keeping more seats than expected in this year's midterms -- but shared no insight into her future.
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Oakland storekeeper unites neighbors, celebrates Thanksgiving as cultural cornucopia
The Alawdi family in Oakland hosts an annual Thanksgiving celebration that brings together people for a dinner featuring multicultural cuisine.
Iranian hair salon owner stands up for human rights in her homeland
A visit to Nooshi Nayak's hair salon in San Jose was always about more than a cut and a blow dry.
Century-old Berkeley plumbing company helps find pets a forever home
Blame it on the pandemic or the rising cost of inflation, but whatever the cause Bay Area animal shelters are in crisis.
Longtime benefactor donates 679 turkeys to St. Anthony's Dining Room in S.F.
Pierre Smit has been donating turkeys to St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco's Tenderloin District for years but he may have outdone himself this time.
Activist Carol Leigh, who coined term `sex work', dies at 71
Carol Leigh, a San Francisco activist who is credited with coining the term "sex work" and who sought for decades to improve conditions for prostitutes and others in the adult entertainment business, has died. She was 71.
Food For Bay Area Families
Food for Bay Area Families brings needed relief to local food banks
As the holidays draw near, food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need.
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank sees growing demand for help
Jocelyn Moran talks to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Executive Director Tanis Crosby about growing needs of the community (11-29-2022)
Food For Bay Area Families: Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
Gianna Franco talks to Krystine Dinh with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano about the importance of donations on Giving Tuesday (11-29-2022)
Food For Bay Area Families: San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Jocelyn Moran talks to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank VP Barbara Abbott about how inflation has increased need in the Bay Area (11-29-2022)
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano: 'Having food is a right'
Reed Cowan talks to Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano CEO Joel Sjostrom about the importance of the community stepping up to help (11-28-2022)
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Senate to vote on final passage of landmark marriage equality bill
Twelve Republicans have supported advancing the legislation in earlier procedural votes.
Supreme Court hears challenge to rules narrowing ICE arrests
The rules instruct ICE agents to prioritize the arrest of immigrants with serious criminal records, those deemed to pose a national security risk and migrants who recently entered the U.S. illegally.
Lafayette lawmakers pass law requiring gun owners to lock up firearms
The Lafayette City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday night requiring city gun owners to keep firearms in a locked container or use a safety lock.
Bay Area LGBTQ community fears Rep. Greene's homophobic slur will lead to violence
Far right Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-LGBTQ slur on Twitter has struck fear in the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
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Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
Man dies from shooting in West Oakland
A shooting Monday night in West Oakland resulted in one man dying from gunshot wounds, police said.
$10 million settlement announced in heatstroke death of teen player
Imani Bell collapsed on Aug. 13, 2019, after running up the football stadium steps during required conditioning drills for the girls' basketball team, her family said.
Major delays on BART due to equipment problem near Milbrae station
BART officials report a major delay early Tuesday due to an equipment problem on the track outside of Millbrae Station
Several Bay Area warming centers open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open through Sunday in Santa Clara County, where temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight through the weekend.
Health
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Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Cold weather shelter in Mountain View to reopen with extended hours
Santa Clara County officials announced Friday its cold weather shelter program in Mountain View will reopen next week with expanded hours.
Gobble gobble yawn. Investigating the Thanksgiving 'food coma'
Turkey contains tryptophan which produces seratonin however we don't consume nearly enough turkey at one meal to create the serotonin needed to make us sleepy.
Bay Area Crime
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Man dies from shooting in West Oakland
A shooting Monday night in West Oakland resulted in one man dying from gunshot wounds, police said.
Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
Smash-and-grab 'Odyssey burglary crew' suspects arrested in San Jose
Police arrested three men in a series of burglaries targeting San Jose businesses with the suspects dubbed the "Odyssey burglary crew" for their use of Honda Odyssey minivans during the smash-and-grab break-ins.
Oakland Police extends crime plan through holidays as homicide rate drops
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong announced Monday that a crime plan implemented in response to rising gun violence would be extended through the end of the year.
Oakland police incident with man who brandished firearm shuts down I-880 Sunday night
Police in Oakland are investigating an incident Sunday night involving an apparently armed man who fled onto the I-880, forcing authorities to shut the freeway down.
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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Bay Area LGBTQ community fears Rep. Greene's homophobic slur will lead to violence
Far right Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-LGBTQ slur on Twitter has struck fear in the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Castro District vigil marks 44th anniversary of Harvey Milk, George Moscone murders
Among those who came to the Castro District Sunday for a vigil marking the 1978 assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone was a former supervisor who worked with them at City Hall.
LGBTQ lawmakers now make up 10% percent of California legislature
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year's midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
LGBTQ community shows support for Colorado shooting victims at SF Queer Bowling Night
Queer Bowling Night in San Francisco was a light-hearted and family-friendly event, but many had their minds on the tragedy over the weekend.
Dad who subdued shooter in Colorado LGBTQ club speaks out
Fierro said that his military training and the instinct to protect those around him made him react instantly.
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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.
Photos: The Flaming Lips dazzle fans at Warfield
Beloved psychedelic indie rockers the Flaming Lips brought a long-delayed concert to the Warfield in San Francisco Friday night.
Photos: Mercyful Fate delivers dazzling show at Hard Rock Sacramento
Reunited Danish metal legends Mercyful Fate played their first Northern California concert in over two decades Sunday at the Hard Rock Sacramento in Wheatland with special guests Kreator.
Panic! At the Disco draws big crowd to Chase Center
Songwriter Brendon Urie and his band Panic! At the Disco brought their Viva Las Vengeance Tour to the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday night.
Friday Photos from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2022
Hardly Stictly Bluegrass 2022 started out warm but got foggy quickly as the Drive-By Truckers, Sam Bush and others entertained the thousands gathered in Golden Gate Park.
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North Bay woodworker's creations helping feed needy families
A Santa Rosa man has found a creative way to raise money for Food for Bay Area Families by using his passion in life to construct his own way of giving.
South SF student group founds project to help abuse survivors heal
A group of students based in South San Francisco has earned recognition for a service project that was developed to help abuse survivors.
JA: Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
After years of living next to an abandoned city lot, a Richmond woman took matters into her own hands, and ended up creating a thriving place of community in her neighborhood.
East Bay women spearhead important fundraising event for Fremont ministry
Two East Bay women lead a half century fundraising tradition that has its roots in the oldest Mission olive orchard in the state.
Dynamic duo helps businesses in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood
A pair of native San Franciscans is building a sense of community and empowerment in underserved neighborhoods.
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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.