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Mosquito Fire remains at 76,781 acres with 60% containment
The Mosquito Fir remains at 76,781 acres but containment has jumped to 85% as of Sunday evening. That's up 25% from earlier in the day.
Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Reinhart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week.
Gov. Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law
California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.
Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Police nab man in Chico they say plotted 'Las Vegas-style' mass shooting
A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Chico on suspicion of threatening to kill police officers and planning a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting, authorities said.
State lawmakers, Newsom pass bills boosting immigrants' opportunities
Gov. Newsom and the Legislature made strides to provide more opportunities for economic inclusion to immigrants -- documented or otherwise.
Police find father and son fatally stabbed at Hayward home
Police in Hayward are investigating a double homicide Sunday after a father and his son were found with fatal stab wounds at a home on Lund Avenue, authorities said.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
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Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Reinhart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week. Betty Yu reports. (9-25-22)
49ers Post Game: Coach Shanahan; Jimmy Garoppolo
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo took questions from the media following their team's 11-10 loss to the Broncos in Denver Sunday night. (9-25-22)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (9-25-22)
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, avid baseball fan and Bay Area local Dan Cochrane and his son made it their mission to visit every MLB ballpark in the country. Da Lin reports. (9-25-22)
South Bay pilot lifts girls' enthusiasm for flying
A Bay Area pilot has mounted an effort to get more young women interested in aviation -- an industry where they are woefully under-represented. Devin Fehely reports. (9-25-22)
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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)
Weather Extra: A closer look at this week's heat wave
KPIX 5's First Alert Meteorologist Paul Heggen dives into the recent heat wave and potential for dry lightning next week.
New Omicron boosters now available to the public
CBS News Bay Area's Amanda Starrantino asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan with Stanford Health Care how these updated COVID booster shots differ from the original vaccines, and if she still recommends getting one if someone has recently been infected with the BA.4 or BA.5 variant
Weather Extra: A closer look at the threat of dry lightning
On this week's Weather Extra, KPIX 5's Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen dives into some recently published studies on dry lightning in California, as well as the risk of a megaflood.
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Thieves target San Francisco Marina District garage three times in one night
A pair of thieves appear to hit one residential garage three times in a matter of hours last week in San Francisco's Marina District.
Beloved Double Play Bar in San Francisco severely damaged by fire
The historic Double Play Bar and Grill, a popular sports bar in San Francisco's Mission District, was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday.
Hundreds swim along San Francisco waterfront to raise funds for cancer fight
Hundreds of people came together Saturday for an event in San Francisco Bay that made some waves in the fight against cancer.
San Francisco firefighter faces disciplinary action for wearing 'Let's Go Brandon' t-shirt
A San Francisco Fire Department firefighter is facing disciplinary action after being seen working while wearing a t-shirt with the conservative slogan "Let's Go Brandon" printed on the back.
Redwood City man arrested in connection with attempted murder, attempted rape
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning arrested a man in connection with attempted murder and attempted rape during a domestic violence incident.
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Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Reinhart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week.
Police find father and son fatally stabbed at Hayward home
Police in Hayward are investigating a double homicide Sunday after a father and his son were found with fatal stab wounds at a home on Lund Avenue, authorities said.
Oakland firefighters battle 3-alarm pallet fire at warehouse Saturday night
It took firefighters in Oakland over an hour to bring a three-alarm pallet fire at a warehouse under control late Saturday night, authorities said.
Oakland police warn residents of recent increase in ATM robberies
The Oakland Police Department is warning residents to be on guard as the city has seen a recent surge in armed robberies at ATM machines this month.
October overnight closures of Posey and Webster tubes planned for repaving
Caltrans will schedule overnight closures of the Posey and Webster Tubes (State Route 61) connecting the cities of Alameda and Oakland for paving work in October.
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San Jose man in prison recharged in 1983 murder of Tara Marowski
A San Jose man who is in prison for murdering a woman was recharged in another murder case from 1983, the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced on Friday.
Man injured in possible pellet-gun shooting near San Jose airport
Officers in San Jose were at the scene of a shooting that left one victim injured Saturday morning.
Pregnant woman killed crossing traffic in Watsonville
A pregnant woman in Watsonville lost her life on Thursday after being struck by a car as she crossed four lanes of traffic, police said.
Domestic violence call leads to police busting alleged 'gun factory' in San Jose home
When San Jose police officers responded to a domestic violence call on Tuesday, their investigation uncovered what they say was a larger criminal operation happening at the home.
Disabled student allegedly raped by aide settles with Mission College for $7.6M
A developmentally disabled woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a staff member at the West Valley-Mission Community College District in Santa Clara has reached a settlement with the school for $7.6 million, her attorneys announced on Wednesday.
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3 dead, 2 seriously injured in horrific Solano County collision on I-80
Three people died and two are facing major injuries after an early morning traffic fatality on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Solano County.
Fairfield fight leads to fatal shooting; 1 man dead
Police in Fairfield are investigating an early morning altercation Sunday that apparently led to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, according to authorities.
Vegetation fire burns 15 acres in Petaluma along Old Adobe Road
Firefighters knocked down a vegetation fire in Petaluma Friday afternoon.
Update: Arrest made in vegetation fire at Petaluma's Steamer Landing Park
Police in Petaluma announced an arrest Friday in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out in the city's Steamer Landing Park on Wednesday.
Sonoma County fire stations upgrade with DIY solar-powered generators
Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun.
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First Alert Weather Sunday Night Forecast
Monday by the bay: partly cloudy in the morning becoming sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. (9-25-22)
First Alert Weather Saturday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Darren Peck has the Sunday Bay Area microclimate forecast. (9-24-22)
Weekend Weather Forecast
Darren Peck reports on the weather forecast for this upcoming weekend. (9/23/2022)
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1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Hispanic Heritage: Grandma'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.
'There's a hole in my heart'; Neighbors remember young woman killed by drunk driver
While away at college, Kristina Chesterman of Livermore was killed by a drunk driver. Nine years after her death, a permanent memorial has just been placed in the neighborhood where she grew up.
Cancer survivor gets rock star welcome at Dreamfest concert, receives medal of courage
More than 40,000 people packed Oracle Park Wednesday night for the Salesforce Dreamfest concert featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Before the show, a cancer survivor from Hayward drew cheers from the crowd.
East Oakland Latina artist Favianna Rodríguez brings hope through her art
Issues facing Bay Area Latinos are front and center for artist Favianna Rodríguez, who hopes her art can bring about change for her community and other underrepresented communities.
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Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
Garoppolo's return as starting QB a familiar feeling for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers know painfully well from first-hand experience how an injury to the starting quarterback can derail an entire season.
Niners sign LB Dre Greenlaw to 2-year contract extension
Veteran Dre Greenlaw, a key member of the 49ers gifted linebacker corp, has agreed to a 2-year contract extension through the 2024 season.
'It's the worst part of the game'; 49ers rally behind fallen teammate Trey Lance
Professional football can be a brutal game. In the wink of an eye, a season can end and a career can be changed forever.
Update: Trey Lance suffers season-ending broken ankle; 49ers future rides with Jimmy G
Trey Lance suffered a season-ending broken ankle on a quarterback keeper Sunday in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks game and was replaced by former starter Jimmy Garoppolo.
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Climate change impacting California's tomato crop
This past weekend, the Bay Area got hit with unseasonable rains just a week after record-breaking heat, weather extremes that created all kinds of problems for farmers in the Central Valley.
Volunteers gather storm water to ease drought conditions at Petaluma community garden
While the rare September rainstorm brought hazardous driving conditions around the Bay Area, it also carry with precious moisture for the drought stricken region.
North Bay homeowners hope forecasted rain eases fire danger
Some cold September rain is obviously good news when it comes to fire risk, but how much, or how long, might a relatively small storm like this help? Fire officials say that depends on what comes next.
Water restrictions add to Russian River woes amid drought
Hundreds of water rights holders in the Russian River watershed have been ordered to stop drawing from the river and its tributaries as the state struggles through its third year of debilitating drought conditions.
Heat wave increasing fire risk by further drying out already parched vegetation
The vegetation in the hills all throughout the Bay Area was already incredibly parched before the heat wave over the past week dried them out more, further increasing fire risk.
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Gov. Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law
California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.
Gov. vetoes bill on tax exemptions for non-profits tied to insurrection
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill by a state senator from San Francisco that sought to strip tax-exempt status from any nonprofits in California that participated in or incited insurrection like the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
San Francisco firefighter faces disciplinary action for wearing 'Let's Go Brandon' t-shirt
A San Francisco Fire Department firefighter is facing disciplinary action after being seen working while wearing a t-shirt with the conservative slogan "Let's Go Brandon" printed on the back.
New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Man recalls 9 years in solitary confinement as Newsom considers restrictions
A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk may determine the fate of hundreds of California inmates who are sitting in solitary confinement.
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Mosquito Fire remains at 76,781 acres with 60% containment
The Mosquito Fir remains at 76,781 acres but containment has jumped to 85% as of Sunday evening. That's up 25% from earlier in the day.
Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Reinhart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week.
Gov. Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law
California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.
Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
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1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Hundreds swim along San Francisco waterfront to raise funds for cancer fight
Hundreds of people came together Saturday for an event in San Francisco Bay that made some waves in the fight against cancer.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
BART to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on October 1
Officials with Bay Area Rapid Transit announced Thursday that the current mask mandate would expire on October 1, one of the last places in the region where pandemic-era mask rules remain in place.
Online forum intends to wrangle California's wild pig problem
An online forum held Thursday looked at the growing problem of wild pigs in California and how to lessen the danger and damage they are bringing around the state.
Bay Area Crime
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Community honors life of AAPI newlywed killed in East Bay road rage shooting
Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember Reinhart Asuncion, a 30-year-old San Lorenzo newlywed who was shot dead in an East Bay road rage incident last week.
Police nab man in Chico they say plotted 'Las Vegas-style' mass shooting
A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Chico on suspicion of threatening to kill police officers and planning a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting, authorities said.
Police find father and son fatally stabbed at Hayward home
Police in Hayward are investigating a double homicide Sunday after a father and his son were found with fatal stab wounds at a home on Lund Avenue, authorities said.
Thieves target San Francisco Marina District garage three times in one night
A pair of thieves appear to hit one residential garage three times in a matter of hours last week in San Francisco's Marina District.
Fairfield fight leads to fatal shooting; 1 man dead
Police in Fairfield are investigating an early morning altercation Sunday that apparently led to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, according to authorities.
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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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.
SF transgender community commemorates Compton's Cafeteria riot with 'Riot Party'
The transgender community commemorated a historic event that took place more than 50 years ago in the Tenderloin on Sunday.
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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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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.
Peninsula couple's Pie Ranch teaches community farming, mentors aspiring farmers
A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.
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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.