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'This is insane'; Stanford's Carolyn Bertozzi shares 2022 Nobel Prize in chemistry
Stanford chemistry professor Carolyn Bertozzi got a pre-dawn wake-up call Wednesday that has changed her life forever.
Gas pump sticker shock soaring among Bay Area motorists; Find cheap gas near your home
It seems there is simply no relief for Bay Area motorists when they go to fill up the tank. The cost of a gallon of unleaded was inching toward all-time record highs Wednesday morning with no immediate relief in sight.
Stockton serial killer 'on a mission'; Watch surveillance video
Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in California — all potentially at the hands of a serial killer — in crimes going back more than a year.
Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2022
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 3 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
'A Soldier's Play' playwright Charles Fuller dies at 83
Charles Fuller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of the searing and acclaimed "A Soldier's Play" who often explored and exposed how social institutions can perpetuate racism, has died. He was 83.
Oakland police need public's help to find missing 10-year-old girl
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing girl who was last seen on Sunday in Richmond.
Sonoma residents build up fire defenses with neighbors as 2022 wildfire season heats up
At the five-year anniversary of the October 2017 Wine Country wildfires, a new reality has settled in for Northern California.
Mountain View man arrested for felony possession of child pornography, solicitation
Police in Mountain View on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect following a months-long investigation in connection with child abuse sexual material, according to authorities.
Person of interest in Merced County kidnapping of family taken into custody
Authorities in Merced County have a person of interest in their custody who, they say, is connected to the kidnapping of a family of four from a local business.
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Wired Wednesday: The latest on the Elon Musk-Twitter takeover drama
One thing is likely for certain there will be more twists and turns in the Elon Musk-Twitter takeover drama
First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Fog burns off, temperatures heat up
PIX Now -- Wednesday morning headlines from the KPIX newsroom
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Gas pump sticker shock soaring among Bay Area motorists
The cost of a gallon of unleaded soaring toward all-time record highs
Fleet Week: Lucky kids shoot hoops with sailors and marines aboard USS Princeton
Spme 50 kids were invited to shoot hoops with local players, sailors and marines aboard the USS Princeton.
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An experimental drug shows promising results for those who have Alzheimer's disease
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto chats with Dr. Neha Narula from Stanford Health Care about a new experimental drug showing promising results in slowing the fatal disease that impacts more than 6 million Americans.
Pyrocumulus clouds are growing taller than at the start of the century
On this week's Weather Extra, KPIX 5's meteorologist Darren Peck explains the result of pyrocumulus clouds' growth and their role in poor air quality.
Stanford Clinical Professor on Biden's comment that pandemic is over
2 1/2 years after the pandemic's start, President Biden recently declared the pandemic: "over." Stanford Clinical Professor of medicine Dr. Malathi Srinivasan shares her takeaway and what to expect from the new booster shots.
How Patagonia founder's unusual move will help climate change
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto talks to Olaf Groth, PhD from Berkeley's Haas School of Business about the recent move by Patagonia founder. Groth also breaks down the effect the rail strike could have had on California and how Ether's merge affects the crypto world.
A new study of long covid
New study shows at least 17 million people in Europe suffered from long COVID. KPIX 5's Elizabeth Cook catches up with Dr. Upinder Singh from Stanford Health Care on what are the known causes of COVID.
Covid shot may become annual like the flu shot
Ryan Yamamoto speaks to Dr. Dean Winslow from Stanford Health Care about the new Covid booster shots.
Late astronomer Frank Drake discusses alien life in 2019 interview
Dr. Frank Drake, who died last week in Aptos, spoke to KPIX in 2019 about his lifelong search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Elizabeth Cook reports. (9-10-22)
UC Berkeley historian discusses legacy of Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cook discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with UC Berkeley historian Sheldon Rosenblatt. (9-8-22)
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Navy culinary specialist tasked with feeding hundreds during Fleet Week
Thousands of service men and women have descended upon San Francisco for Fleet Week 2022, all with big appetites.
Water main break floods homes, blocks traffic in SF Richmond District
A water main break in San Francisco created a sinkhole Tuesday afternoon, blocking traffic and flooding homes along a main thoroughfare in the city's Richmond District.
Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian on Skyline Boulevard in Pacifica
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Pacifica early Tuesday morning, police said.
Blue Angels set to buzz the Bay Area for Fleet Week
The Blue Angels will amaze and delight audiences across the Bay once again with their storied air show during Fleet Week festivities from Friday through Sunday.
Equipment problems slow BART trains in Transbay Tube
An equipment problem in the Transbay Tube connecting the East Bay to San Francisco triggered delays in the Tuesday morning commute.
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Stockton serial killer 'on a mission'; Watch surveillance video
Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in California — all potentially at the hands of a serial killer — in crimes going back more than a year.
Oakland police need public's help to find missing 10-year-old girl
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing girl who was last seen on Sunday in Richmond.
East Oakland fatal hit-and-run Hegenberger
A woman died following a hit-and-run collision Monday night along a main thoroughfare in East Oakland, police said Tuesday.
Contra Costa health department receives $1.5M grant to battle community violence
The U.S. Department of Justice sent a $1.5 million grant to Contra Costa Health Services to help develop public health strategies to reduce community violence, county officials announced Tuesday.
Camera captures footage of mountain lion roaming Livermore backyard
Livermore police said security cameras captured footage of a mountain lion in someone's backyard Monday morning.
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'This is insane'; Stanford's Carolyn Bertozzi shares 2022 Nobel Prize in chemistry
Stanford chemistry professor Carolyn Bertozzi got a pre-dawn wake-up call Wednesday that has changed her life forever.
Gas pump sticker shock soaring among Bay Area motorists; Find cheap gas near your home
It seems there is simply no relief for Bay Area motorists when they go to fill up the tank. The cost of a gallon of unleaded was inching toward all-time record highs Wednesday morning with no immediate relief in sight.
Drought: 8-year-old 'Lawnbuster' is changing the world one yard at a time
Volunteers in the South Bay have made water conservation a way of life. Among them, an 8-year-old 'lawnbuster' who's giving back to his community, one drought-resistant yard, at a time.
Mountain View man arrested for felony possession of child pornography, solicitation
Police in Mountain View on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect following a months-long investigation in connection with child abuse sexual material, according to authorities.
Sunnyvale 1-bedroom rents shoot up 34% in a year, report finds
Rent for a one bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale has shot up more than 30% in a single year, giving the Silicon Valley community the second highest rents in the Bay Area.
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Sonoma residents build up fire defenses with neighbors as 2022 wildfire season heats up
At the five-year anniversary of the October 2017 Wine Country wildfires, a new reality has settled in for Northern California.
Person of interest in Merced County kidnapping of family taken into custody
Authorities in Merced County have a person of interest in their custody who, they say, is connected to the kidnapping of a family of four from a local business.
Napa Co. fire department says clearing vegetation helping prevent future wildfires
After multiple years of massive wildfires burning up neighborhoods and choking Northern California skies, the Napa County Fire Department is being proactive about preventing future fires.
Man on conditional prison release arrested in brutal Santa Rosa assault, carjacking
A Windsor man on conditional release from prison who was suspected in the weekend assault and carjacking a 67-year-old man in Santa Rosa turned himself in Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Update: Evacuations lifted following Corte Madera gas leak
More than a dozen homes have been evacuated in Corte Madera because of a gas leak.
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Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2022
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 3 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Navy culinary specialist tasked with feeding hundreds during Fleet Week
Thousands of service men and women have descended upon San Francisco for Fleet Week 2022, all with big appetites.
Blue Angels set to buzz the Bay Area for Fleet Week
The Blue Angels will amaze and delight audiences across the Bay once again with their storied air show during Fleet Week festivities from Friday through Sunday.
Bay Area military tradition of the 'Squadron Bottle' revived at Top of the Mark
A Navy veteran who lives near the water south of San Francisco helped spur the revival of a bygone military tradition at one of the city's most famed bars.
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First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Fog burns off, temperatures heat up
Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
A warming trend is set to take hold starting Wednesday, with the hottest temperatures of the week on Friday. Conditions should be clear for upcoming Fleet Week festivities. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (10/4/22)
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Evolved is more than just a clothing store in San Francisco's Mission District
Thalia Leon and Fernando Ramirez grew up in San Francisco's Mission District and now are using their love for art to inspire and heal.
Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
Rescue teams patrol Oakland streets searching for floundering Heron chicks
Oakland Zoo officials have dispatched rescue teams to the city's streets in search of fallen fledgling Heron chicks, who may have tumbled out of their nests during hatching season.
Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
Update: Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Rienheart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week.
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49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams, 24-9
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9.
Game day tailgating a tradition for the Vásquez family
Ahead of Monday night's game, two Niners fans, who are also siblings, are confident the 49ers will take this one against the Rams.
Defensive coordinators play big role in Rams-49ers rivalry
The play-calling head coaches get lots of the attention around the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. But Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan success has had as much to do with the play of their defenses.
49ers host Rams on Monday night in latest installment of fierce rivalry
Ever since good friends Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan took over as coaches in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2017, the franchises have used each other as measuring sticks.
Forgettable night for Jimmy G in 49ers 11-10 loss to Denver
At first, the San Francisco 49ers were actually relieved that Jimmy Garoppolo stepped out of his own end zone for a safety.
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Evolved is more than just a clothing store in San Francisco's Mission District
Thalia Leon and Fernando Ramirez grew up in San Francisco's Mission District and now are using their love for art to inspire and heal.
Latino athletes make major waves in Bay Area pro sports
Latino athletes have made major waves in Bay Area professional sports, including playing major roles in the past, present and future of the San Francisco Giants.
Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
Abuelita's lessons weave fabric of love for Bay Area family
Some stories are very personal, and as we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to shine a light on someone very special.
Workers grow their own produce at Napa vineyard
Staff at Somerston Estate have taken advantage of the fertile grounds on the ranch for years as experts in agriculture, an added incentive for their hard work helping to make wine all year and a nod to their heritage.
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'This is insane'; Stanford's Carolyn Bertozzi shares 2022 Nobel Prize in chemistry
Stanford chemistry professor Carolyn Bertozzi got a pre-dawn wake-up call Wednesday that has changed her life forever.
Gas pump sticker shock soaring among Bay Area motorists; Find cheap gas near your home
It seems there is simply no relief for Bay Area motorists when they go to fill up the tank. The cost of a gallon of unleaded was inching toward all-time record highs Wednesday morning with no immediate relief in sight.
Stockton serial killer 'on a mission'; Watch surveillance video
Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in California — all potentially at the hands of a serial killer — in crimes going back more than a year.
Oakland police need public's help to find missing 10-year-old girl
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing girl who was last seen on Sunday in Richmond.
Drought: 8-year-old 'Lawnbuster' is changing the world one yard at a time
Volunteers in the South Bay have made water conservation a way of life. Among them, an 8-year-old 'lawnbuster' who's giving back to his community, one drought-resistant yard, at a time.
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Hy-Vee recalls 8 products due to cheese-linked listeria outbreak
Regional grocery sold recalled Brie and Camembert in gift baskets and other products in eight states.
California law allows for disciplining docs who spread COVID lies
Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
AC transit to lift mask mandate
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District will lift its onboard mask mandate Sunday for the first time since early June.
Newsom signs two bills enabling healthcare access for trans youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
Contra Costa County lifts orders expanding access to COVID-19 testing; sites to close
Contra Costa County health officials lifted a trio of health orders this week that expanded the availability of COVID-19 testing in the early months of the pandemic.
Bay Area Crime
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Stockton serial killer 'on a mission'; Watch surveillance video
Ballistics tests have linked the fatal shootings of six men and the wounding of one woman in California — all potentially at the hands of a serial killer — in crimes going back more than a year.
Mountain View man arrested for felony possession of child pornography, solicitation
Police in Mountain View on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect following a months-long investigation in connection with child abuse sexual material, according to authorities.
Person of interest in Merced County kidnapping of family taken into custody
Authorities in Merced County have a person of interest in their custody who, they say, is connected to the kidnapping of a family of four from a local business.
East Oakland fatal hit-and-run Hegenberger
A woman died following a hit-and-run collision Monday night along a main thoroughfare in East Oakland, police said Tuesday.
Contra Costa health department receives $1.5M grant to battle community violence
The U.S. Department of Justice sent a $1.5 million grant to Contra Costa Health Services to help develop public health strategies to reduce community violence, county officials announced Tuesday.
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.
LGBTQ+
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Newsom signs two bills enabling healthcare access for trans youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
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Photos: Machine Gun Kelly lands at Oakland Arena
Rapper turned pop-punk star Machine Gun Kelly played the Oakland Arena with support from Avril Lavigne and Willow on July 19.
Photos: Pearl Jam delivers epic set at Oakland Arena
Alternative-rock heroes Pearl Jam offered up an epic set of fan favorites and classic-rock covers at the Oakland Arena Thursday.
Photos: Aussie punks Amyl & the Sniffers pack Great American
Kinetic Aussie punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers played the second of two packed, sold-out shows at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Crews free fox trapped in steel pipe near Oracle Park
A fox got its head stuck in a steel pipe at a construction site near Oracle Park in San Francisco and fire crews used a saw to get the terrified creature safely freed.
Photos: Dua Lipa Brings Long-Delayed 'Future Nostalgia Tour' to San Jose
British singer Dua Lipa brought her "Future Nostalgia Tour" to the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night, playing songs from that now two-year-old album along with other hits.
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Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
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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.