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2 arrested in murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland's Little Saigon
Two people have been arrested in the murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland last month and police are still looking for two other suspects, authorities announced Friday afternoon.
Update: Teen arrested in deadly shooting at Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness; victim named
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one man and injured three others at a gym in Brentwood early Thursday morning.
FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
Best ways to get to Levi's Stadium for 49ers-Packers pre-season game
Officials in Santa Clara have issued a traffic advisory for area residents and people traveling to and from Levi's Stadium for the 49ers-Packers pre-season football game Friday.
Fire burns vegetation, eucalyptus trees at Santa Cruz golf course
Firefighters were able to knock down a vegetation fire burning at a golf course in Santa Cruz Friday afternoon that triggered evacuation advisories, authorities said.
Napa transit agency awarded $6.3M for low and zero-emission buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Napa Valley Transportation Authority $6.3 million in grants to help the agency transition to low-polluting and energy-efficient transit vehicles, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
California environmental secretary Jared Blumenfeld leaving Newsom administration
Jared Blumenfeld, California's top environmental regulator and a key climate adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom, will leave the administration at the end of the month, Newsom announced Friday.
'Niner Knuckleheads' set to serenade the Faithful at Levi's Stadium
In the stands Friday at Levi's Stadium when the 49ers face off against the Packers will be two lifelong music-making superfans aka the Niner Knuckleheads.
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Family of Alexis Gabe calls for charges against mother of her murderer
Amanda Starrantino reports on a rally demanding charges be filed against the mother of the ex-boyfriend who killed Alexis Gabe (8-12-2022)
Stern Grove Festival Executive Director talks about Big Picnic fundraiser with Phil Lesh
Amanda Starrantino interviews Stern Grove Festival Executive Director Bob Fiedler about the fest's closing Big Picnic fundraising concert with Grateful Dead legend Phil Lesh (8-12-2022)
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Elizabeth Cook reports on an Oakland student whose academic path took a surprising turn after a trip to Africa (8-12-2022)
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Batting dementia; New program gives hope to families and victims
There is a measure of new hope for victims and families battling the devastating effects Alzheimer's and related dementias.
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UC Berkeley Scientists create an experimental Covid treatment
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino talks to Dr. Anders Naar, professor of Metabolic Biology at UC Berkeley on their latest experimental therapeutic treatment for Covid that could eventually make treatment easier.
Stanford Health Care Doctor discusses the monkeypox vaccine
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino interviews Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, clinical professor of medicine at Stanford Health Care, to explain the monkeypox vaccine and if there are any potential side effects.
Possible Defense Strategy for Cain Velasquez
KPIX 5's Kiet Do, talks to the Stanford Criminal Justice Center about possible legal strategies for Cain Velasquez, the former MMA fighter accused of attempted murder.
Sen. Scott Wiener discusses monkeypox emergency
In a one-on-one interview, CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asks Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) about the Biden Administration's public health emergency declaration over monkeypox, and if he thinks it's too little, too late
San Jose mayor calls for change in COVID-era jail policy
In a one-on-one interview with CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo provides an update on the policy that he referred to as a 'revolving door' at the Santa Clara County jail that allowed for the early release of inmates
New strategy to tackle violence in Oakland
In a one-on-one interview, CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asked Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf about a new $6 million grant meant to help prevent violence before it happens. Mayor Schaaf also discussed the state Senate's passage of a bill to allow safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, and the new lawsuit filed against the Oakland A's proposed Howard Terminal ballpark.
What's ahead for the rest of wildfire season
First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck walks us through what lies ahead for the rest of wildfire season.
Stanford doctor explains how COVID-19 symptoms are changing
CBS News Bay Area anchor Amanda Starrantino asks Dr. Neha Narula with Stanford Health Care how the symptoms of omicron infections differ from symptoms of earlier variants of the virus, including loss of smell and taste.
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FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
Candidates line up to run against SF interim District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
The race for San Francisco district attorney is taking shape the day before a deadline for would-be candidates to file their paperwork.
SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Pescadero school set to begin another year of relying on bottled drinking water
At Pescadero High School, no one takes clean drinking water for granted. That's because the high school itself and the district office next door has had to rely on bottled water for drinking and cooking for years.
Treasure Island housing gives domestic abuse survivors second chance
Domestic violence survivors are unlocking hope in their new homes, in what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind housing program in California.
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2 arrested in murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland's Little Saigon
Two people have been arrested in the murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland last month and police are still looking for two other suspects, authorities announced Friday afternoon.
Update: Teen arrested in deadly shooting at Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness; victim named
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one man and injured three others at a gym in Brentwood early Thursday morning.
Family of Alexis Gabe calls for charges against mother of her murderer
Family, friends and supporters on Friday called on the Contra Costa County DA to file charges in the Alexis Gabe case with a rally.
28-year-old woman killed in overnight shooting in Union City
An investigation is underway after a 28-year-old woman was found fatally shot in Union City early Friday morning.
Study of Oakland seniors: Long-term traffic pollution linked to higher health care costs
Long-term exposure to low levels of traffic pollution is associated with higher health care costs for elderly Oakland residents, according to a hyper-local study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Atmospheric Environment.
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Fire burns vegetation, eucalyptus trees at Santa Cruz golf course
Firefighters were able to knock down a vegetation fire burning at a golf course in Santa Cruz Friday afternoon that triggered evacuation advisories, authorities said.
Fugitive San Jose murder suspect arrested in Mexico
A fugitive suspected in the April murder of a man in San Jose has been arrested in Mexico and was awaiting extradition to Santa Clara County, police said Friday.
Best ways to get to Levi's Stadium for 49ers-Packers pre-season game
Officials in Santa Clara have issued a traffic advisory for area residents and people traveling to and from Levi's Stadium for the 49ers-Packers pre-season football game Friday.
15 tons of illegal pot discovered hidden on Salinas Valley berry farm
State and local agencies have discovered a massive illegal pot growing operation hidden inside a berry farm in Salinas.
Man rescued after falling into open manhole in Morgan Hill neighborhood
Crews rescued a man from an open manhole in a Morgan Hill neighborhood Thursday after he fell in, authorities said.
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Napa transit agency awarded $6.3M for low and zero-emission buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Napa Valley Transportation Authority $6.3 million in grants to help the agency transition to low-polluting and energy-efficient transit vehicles, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been traced to two more sites, county health officials said Thursday.
Man sentenced to 30 years to life for shooting brother-in-law in Rohnert Park
A 76-year-old Nevada man received the maximum sentence Thursday after shooting his brother-in-law in Rohnert Park in late 2020 while wearing a Donald Trump face mask and a Santa disguise, prosecutors said.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
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San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
49ers great Ronnie Lott leverages fame to fight poverty
NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and his wife, Karen, started the Santa Clara-based nonprofit All Stars Helping Kids in 1989.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
Pleasanton retirement community duo spend days as the 'Fix-It Guys' for fellow residents
Of the 79,201 residents of Pleasanton, only two are known as the Fix-It Guys: 80-year-old Rick Levesque and 95-year-old Phil Wire.
Golden Gate Cookie Factory celebrates sixty years of good fortunes
Sixty years ago, the Chan family came to the Bay Area and focused on creating good fortune. That fortune has become the heart of every cookie at The Golden Gate Cookie Company.
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Best ways to get to Levi's Stadium for 49ers-Packers pre-season game
Officials in Santa Clara have issued a traffic advisory for area residents and people traveling to and from Levi's Stadium for the 49ers-Packers pre-season football game Friday.
'Niner Knuckleheads' set to serenade the Faithful at Levi's Stadium
In the stands Friday at Levi's Stadium when the 49ers face off against the Packers will be two lifelong music-making superfans aka the Niner Knuckleheads.
Trey Lance family friends in Minnesota rally behind Marshall native and 49ers
In the tight-knit town of Marshall, Minnesota, it isn't hard to find families like the Klaith's and the Polejewski's, who are proud to show off their 49ers jerseys
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Trey Lance's high school coach heaps praise on former student
As the 49ers enter a new era with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, the coach of the small Minnesota high school who watched him grow looks back.
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FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
California leaders meet on monkeypox outbreak, blast federal preparedness
State Sen. Scott Wiener led the first meeting of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox on Tuesday afternoon, blasting how federal officials have handled the outbreak..
FDA considers plans to split doses of monkeypox vaccine
A local infectious disease expert on Monday said she supports the FDA's idea of splitting doses of the monkeypox vaccine to get the shots to more people.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
Bay Area State Sen. Wiener to chair legislative monkeypox committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, was appointed chair of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox, he announced Wednesday.
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Napa transit agency awarded $6.3M for low and zero-emission buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Napa Valley Transportation Authority $6.3 million in grants to help the agency transition to low-polluting and energy-efficient transit vehicles, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
California environmental secretary Jared Blumenfeld leaving Newsom administration
Jared Blumenfeld, California's top environmental regulator and a key climate adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom, will leave the administration at the end of the month, Newsom announced Friday.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
Newsom seeks to extend life of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant by 5-10 years
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to extend the life of the state's last operating nuclear power plant by at least five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era.
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2 arrested in murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland's Little Saigon
Two people have been arrested in the murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland last month and police are still looking for two other suspects, authorities announced Friday afternoon.
Update: Teen arrested in deadly shooting at Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness; victim named
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one man and injured three others at a gym in Brentwood early Thursday morning.
FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
Fire burns vegetation, eucalyptus trees at Santa Cruz golf course
Firefighters were able to knock down a vegetation fire burning at a golf course in Santa Cruz Friday afternoon that triggered evacuation advisories, authorities said.
Napa transit agency awarded $6.3M for low and zero-emission buses
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Napa Valley Transportation Authority $6.3 million in grants to help the agency transition to low-polluting and energy-efficient transit vehicles, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday.
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FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
Study of Oakland seniors: Long-term traffic pollution linked to higher health care costs
Long-term exposure to low levels of traffic pollution is associated with higher health care costs for elderly Oakland residents, according to a hyper-local study recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Atmospheric Environment.
New program gives hope to victims and families battling dementia
There is a measure of new hope for victims and families battling the devastating effects Alzheimer's and related dementias.
SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Legionnaires' disease outbreak traced to two more Napa County sites
An outbreak in Napa County of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been traced to two more sites, county health officials said Thursday.
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2 arrested in murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland's Little Saigon
Two people have been arrested in the murder of Uber driver Patrick Fung in Oakland last month and police are still looking for two other suspects, authorities announced Friday afternoon.
Update: Teen arrested in deadly shooting at Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness; victim named
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed one man and injured three others at a gym in Brentwood early Thursday morning.
Family of Alexis Gabe calls for charges against mother of her murderer
Family, friends and supporters on Friday called on the Contra Costa County DA to file charges in the Alexis Gabe case with a rally.
Fugitive San Jose murder suspect arrested in Mexico
A fugitive suspected in the April murder of a man in San Jose has been arrested in Mexico and was awaiting extradition to Santa Clara County, police said Friday.
28-year-old woman killed in overnight shooting in Union City
An investigation is underway after a 28-year-old woman was found fatally shot in Union City early Friday morning.
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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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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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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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San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
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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.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.