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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown after many unable to tweet
Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages on Wednesday as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
Bay Area community programs honored at Jefferson Awards ceremony
From movers to builders, 59 Bay Area community programs were honored as silver and bronze medalists at the KPIX Jefferson Award ceremony.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
Closing arguments begin in trial over shooting of Stockton firefighter
Displayed in front of the jury box in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday was a fire captain's jacket that was worn the day he was fatally shot while responding to a fire early last year.
Homeowners on the hook for costly repairs from flooded Castro Valley creek
Public works department started major repairs on A Street in Castro Valley Wednesday where a huge slide along San Lorenzo Creek washed away part of the roadway during the New Years Eve storms.
Bay Area Turkish community organizing donations for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
Members of the Bay Area's Turkish community are doing whatever they can do to help the earthquake relief efforts from afar.
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Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong speaks about suspension
Three weeks after being suspended by new Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong talks to KPIX 5's Juliette Goodrich. (2/8/23)
Homeowners on the hook for costly repairs from flooded Castro Valley creek
Public works department started major repairs on A Street in Castro Valley Wednesday where a huge slide along San Lorenzo Creek washed away part of the roadway during the New Years Eve storms. Katie Nielsen reports.
PIX Now
PIX Now. (2/8/23)
Watch the Jefferson Awards Ceremony (Part 2)
Sharon Chin hosts the annual Jefferson Awards ceremony recognizing the 59 honorees from 2022.
National police reform effort should only be the beginning, local activists say
Lauren Toms reports on how local efforts in the fight for police reform are stacking up with President Biden's national efforts. (2/8/2023)
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White House plans to end emergency Covid-19 declarations in May
The move means an end to free testing, treatment and vaccines. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Dean Winslow, infectious disease specialist with Stanford Health Care, if this is the right time to make that move, and about any potential concerns about disparities in accessing medical services
U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, exceeding expectations
Meantime, the unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in more than 50 years. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks former EDD director Michael Bernick what's driving the strength of the job market right now, and what happened to the slowdown that had been widely projected
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
How young is too young? Following the warning from the U.S. Surgeon General, CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Vicki Harrison, program director for the Stanford Medicine Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, about the appropriate age to use social media, and the potential consequences of using them at a younger age
Tax changes in 2023
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks San Jose State professor Caroline Chen about what makes this tax season challenging, and what's different about the 2022 return compared to 2021
FDA aims to simplify its approach to COVID vaccinations
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Laleh Gharahbaghian, medical director of adult emergency medicine at Stanford Hospital, about the FDA's proposal to move to annual Covid boosters, similar to yearly flu shots, and if rapid tests are still effective as new Covid variants emerge
49ers Post Game: Brock Purdy
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy spoke to reporters after his team was defeated by the Eagles in the NFC Championship on Sunday. (1-29-23)
Takeaways from tech layoffs
Olaf Groth, PhD, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, explains why he thinks we haven't seen the end of layoffs in the tech sector, and why he's not so pessimistic about tech. Plus, we ask about Tim Cook's pay cut, and the recent rise of ChatGPT
How to talk to children about shootings
Following the tragedies in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, Hilit Kletter, PhD, psychiatrist at Stanford Children’s Health, provides tips on how to talk to your children about gun violence
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Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
$50K reward offered in unsolved homicide in San Francisco's Fillmore District
Nearly six months after a 21-year-old man was fatally shot in San Francisco's Fillmore District, police have announced a reward to help solve the case.
Woman accuses Massage Envy worker of sexual assault at Burlingame location
A new sexual assault allegation has been leveled at a Massage Envy franchisee in Burlingame which has had a history of sexual assault claims against it.
Alleged San Francisco synagogue shooter facing hate crime charges
The alleged shooter who stormed into a San Francisco synagogue and fired off rounds of blanks from a replica gun, disrupting a prayer service, was charged Wednesday with several counts including hate crimes.
Online birth control provider agrees to $18.3M settlement over alleged insurance fraud
The Pill Club, a San Mateo-based company that provides online birth control prescriptions, has reached an $18.3 million settlement with California authorities over claims it defrauded the state's Medi-Cal program of millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims.
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Closing arguments begin in trial over shooting of Stockton firefighter
Displayed in front of the jury box in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday was a fire captain's jacket that was worn the day he was fatally shot while responding to a fire early last year.
Homeowners on the hook for costly repairs from flooded Castro Valley creek
Public works department started major repairs on A Street in Castro Valley Wednesday where a huge slide along San Lorenzo Creek washed away part of the roadway during the New Years Eve storms.
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle dies
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle has died, according to tributes posted by multiple Alameda County officials.
Company producing plant-based egg substitute looks to crack breakfast market
The price of eggs remains an ongoing concern at the grocery store, but an East Bay company is aiming to take the chicken out of the equation completely with their plant-based egg alternative.
Oakland opens cabin community for homeless near Wood Street encampment
Oakland opened a new cabin community this week to temporarily house unhoused residents, particularly in the Wood Street area where scores of people were living under freeway overpasses.
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
Investors wonder if Google can answer Microsoft's AI threat
Google, a company built on finding quick answers to people's questions, suddenly finds itself grappling for a response to a potential threat to its internet empire — a form of artificial intelligence that long-time rival Microsoft is now deploying to attack its dominant search engine.
Suspect arrested in violent robbery spree in San Jose involving rear-ending victims
Police arrested a suspect in a series of violent robberies in December and January which included intentionally rear-ending vehicles and then robbing the drivers at gunpoint.
Armed ATM serial bandit suspect arrested in San Jose
A 20-year-od San Jose man has been arrested for allegedly carrying out several violent armed ATM robberies the last week of January.
San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police revealed new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
North Bay News
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San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Woodpeckers stash 700 pounds of acorns inside walls of Sonoma County home
A pair of California woodpeckers are surely crushed after a pest control technician on a routine call recently found their massive trove of acorns cleverly stashed in the walls of a Sonoma County home.
3 arrested in Santa Rosa street dispute that ended in fatal stabbing; 4th suspect sought
Police in Santa Rosa arrested three people and were looking for a fourth person in connection to a fatal stabbing last week that followed a street dispute.
Man dies in Mendocino County Jail after being taken into custody
Authorities in Mendocino County said a man who was taken into custody early Tuesday morning was found dead in his jail cell several hours later.
2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Homeowners on the hook for costly repairs from flooded Castro Valley creek
Public works department started major repairs on A Street in Castro Valley Wednesday where a huge slide along San Lorenzo Creek washed away part of the roadway during the New Years Eve storms.
Wednesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
On Thursday expect another day of above average temperatures and clear skies. Cooler temperatures and clouds will return Friday, with the possibility of some showers by evening. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (2/8/23)
First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Chilly temps to start the day
First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday morning
Cool, partly cloudy
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Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
'Miss Chinatown USA' San Francisco pageant explores heritage, spreads cultural awareness
Every year since 1958, women from all over the country come to San Francisco to compete in the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant during the city's Lunar New Year Celebrations. Contestants know the event is also an opportunity to showcase their heritage.
Lunar New Year celebrated with zodiac rabbit mural in Concord
Along Willow Pass Road in Concord sits a parking structure beaming with a artistic celebration reflecting the Bay Area's Asian-American culture.
Go inside curator Ashara Ekundayo's show 'Salt to Catch Ghosts'
Curator Ashara Ekundayo's show at the Splash Gallery offers a recipe for survival and liberation. It's called, 'Salt to catch ghosts.'
A circle of caring at Le Balafon African Braiding Salon
At Le Balefon African Braiding Salon, in Berkeley, fast fingers transform individual strands of hair into long braids, in a matter of seconds. For owner, Fatoumata Bamba, braiding is community and community means caring.
Black History Month
Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
Kingmakers of Oakland working with schools on the narrative of Black culture and history
Chris Chatmon, Founder and CEO of non-profit Kingmakers of Oakland, on working with schools on the narrative of Black culture and history
Charmaine Bingwa on the acclaimed Apple-TV's Antoine Fuqua's recently released film 'Emancipation'
Apple-TV's Antoine Fuqua's recently released film 'Emancipation' has been nominated for NAACP Image Awards
Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
Celebrity dog trainer Jas Leverette takes pride in his passion and his roots
They say a dog is a man's best friend. For Jas Leverette, that relationship means everything.
Food For Bay Area Families
Click to help Food for Bay Area Families bring needed relief to local food banks
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need
BlackRock Donates $150,000 to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Neeraj Goel, Seth Caldwell, BlackRock investment firm Chris Padula, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Cruise donates to S.F. Marin Food Bank
A Bay Area self-driving car company is helping to deliver millions of meals where they are needed the most. (12-29-22)
SF 'Space Cowboys' holding New Year's bash to benefit food bank
For more than a decade, a New Year's bash in San Francisco has benefitted the local food bank. KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to the group "Space Cowboys," which holds the event. (12/28/22)
Food for Bay Area Families: Kaiser donates to Alameda food bank
KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to Ed Chan of Kaiser Permanente and Allison Pratt of the Alameda County Community Food Bank, after the healthcare provider announced a donation of $185,000, as part of Food for Bay Area Families. (12/28/22)
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Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle dies
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle has died, according to tributes posted by multiple Alameda County officials.
Oakland opens cabin community for homeless near Wood Street encampment
Oakland opened a new cabin community this week to temporarily house unhoused residents, particularly in the Wood Street area where scores of people were living under freeway overpasses.
Lawsuits accuse at least a dozen Bay Area cities of housing plan failures
Affordable housing advocates have filed a bevy of lawsuits against cities in the Bay Area, alleging that each failed to meet a statutory deadline of Jan. 31 for revising its local housing plan to accommodate its share of regional housing needs.
California prisoners would have voting rights restored under new proposal
California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions under a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown after many unable to tweet
Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages on Wednesday as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
Bay Area community programs honored at Jefferson Awards ceremony
From movers to builders, 59 Bay Area community programs were honored as silver and bronze medalists at the KPIX Jefferson Award ceremony.
Health
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Online birth control provider agrees to $18.3M settlement over alleged insurance fraud
The Pill Club, a San Mateo-based company that provides online birth control prescriptions, has reached an $18.3 million settlement with California authorities over claims it defrauded the state's Medi-Cal program of millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
Marvel Star Simu Liu unveils upgraded sensory room at Chase Center
The sights and sounds of Warriors games may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Bay Area Crime
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Closing arguments begin in trial over shooting of Stockton firefighter
Displayed in front of the jury box in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday was a fire captain's jacket that was worn the day he was fatally shot while responding to a fire early last year.
$50K reward offered in unsolved homicide in San Francisco's Fillmore District
Nearly six months after a 21-year-old man was fatally shot in San Francisco's Fillmore District, police have announced a reward to help solve the case.
Woman accuses Massage Envy worker of sexual assault at Burlingame location
A new sexual assault allegation has been leveled at a Massage Envy franchisee in Burlingame which has had a history of sexual assault claims against it.
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.
LGBTQ+
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Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
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Photos: NBA Champion Golden State Warriors visit the White House
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the NBA champion Golden State Warriors at the White House on Tuesday. The Warriors have won four championships in eight years, but they didn't visit the White House while Donald Trump was president. "The Golden State Warriors are always welcome in this White House," Biden said. He also honored Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as "one of the great sportsmen of our time."
Photos: Overnight atmospheric river triggers widespread flooding across Northern California
Bay Area residents were dealing with flooding and mudslides across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties after the latest storm powered over Northern California.
Photos: Massive bomb cyclone storm wreaks havoc on Northern California
The latest storm that powered through the Bay Area and Northern California left no shortage of damage in its wake.
Photos: Radiohead side project the Smile sells out Bill Graham Civic
The Smile, a new band featuring Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, made its San Francisco debut Sunday with a sold-out show at the Bill Graham Civic.
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.
Jefferson Awards
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Bay Area community programs honored at Jefferson Awards ceremony
From movers to builders, 59 Bay Area community programs were honored as silver and bronze medalists at the KPIX Jefferson Award ceremony.
2023 Silver Medal: 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.
2023 Silver Medal: 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.
2023 Silver Medal: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
2023 Silver Medal: San Francisco Community Program Offers Aid to Small Businesses
A trio of friends created a new model of community giving in San Francisco that has fed nearly three million people and helped rescue several hundred small businesses since the pandemic began.
Students Rising Above
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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.