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CoCo County supe John Gioia offering free COVID-19 tests at his El Cerrito office
With the coronavirus still spreading and infecting the population, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia's office announced Thursday it's offering free at-home COVID-19 tests from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Report: affordable housing oversight severely lacking in Sonoma County
A Sonoma County civil grand jury has determined that far more oversight is needed for affordable housing in the county after an expose in a newspaper and complaints from residents prompted the investigation.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Flush with revenues, California's record $308 billion budget approved
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a nearly $308 billion spending plan that includes money to cover abortions for women who can't afford them and the health care costs for low-income adults living in the country illegally while sending cash payments to most taxpayers to help offset record-high gas prices.
Watch Live: Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Jackson is making history as the first Black woman to serve on the high court.
Patience, preparation urged as Bay Area airports brace for July 4th travel rush
With airports in the Bay Area and across the country expected to be crowded for the July 4th holiday, experts are urging travelers to be prepared for disruptions.
Police investigate if Oakland officers violated chase protocol before fatal sideshow crash
Police in Oakland on Wednesday said two officers who were investigating a fatal sideshow crash over the weekend may have violated the department's pursuit protocol.
Sinkhole swallows up minivan in Kensington after water main break
Crews with the East Bay Municipal Utility District responded to a neighborhood in the Berkeley Hills Wednesday night after a sinkhole formed and swallowed up a parked minivan.
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Farewell Len Kiese! KPIX 5 morning anchor is celebrated on his last day on the job
We will miss you, Len! Enjoy your return to your native Florida! Best wishes from all of us at KPIX 5.
Thursday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch
6/30/22
Patience, preparation urged as Bay Area airports brace for July 4th travel rush
With airports in the Bay Area and across the country expected to be crowded for the July 4th holiday, experts are urging travelers to be prepared for disruptions. Justin Andrews reports.
Patience, preparation urged as Bay Area airports brace for July 4th travel rush
With airports in the Bay Area and across the country expected to be crowded for the July 4th holiday, experts are urging travelers to be prepared for disruptions. Andria Borba reports. (6/29/22)
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Second season of 'Mysteries Decoded' premieres July 6th on KBCW
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to a private investigator Jennifer Marshall how she got involved in the field, and how she came on board hosting the show.
Weather Extra: Chances of another La Nina
On this week's Weather Extra, the last two winters were both under the influence of La Nina. What are the chances we’ll go into a ‘Triple Dip?’ First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck says chances are likely, based on the early indication for this fall and early winter.
Local doctor discusses early signs of Alzheimer's
Dr. Kyan Younes, neurologist with Stanford Health Care, discusses the symptoms of and treatments for Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia
Potential impacts of Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade
CBS News Bay Area anchor Len Kiese talks to political science adjunct professor Donna Crane with San Jose State University about how women in California and other pro-abortion rights states could be impacted by the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Local doctor discusses monkeypox outbreak
CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asks Dr. Anne Liu, infectious disease physician at Stanford Health Care, about the symptoms of monkeypox, and how this outbreak differs from previous outbreaks
Former stars want to bring a pro women's soccer team to the Bay Area
KPIX5's Vern Glenn speaks with former U.S. Women's national team member and World Cup champion Brandi Chastain about attempting to bring a pro women's soccer team to the Bay Area to join the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
California Proposition 12 now in front of the Supreme Court
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak on the Biden administration supporting the pork industry in its fight against Prop 12, which is now in front of the Supreme Court.
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Bay Area volunteers share coded message offering to help women get abortions
Bay Area volunteers are banding together to offer resources for women travelling to California from out of state to get an abortion, all while staying under the radar with a coded message.
Pacifica cracks down on illegal fireworks
While Pacifica remains one of a handful of cities where you can still buy safe and sane fireworks, the police department is preparing to crack down on anyone bringing illegal ones to town.
County officials confirm finding West Nile Virus in Milpitas
County officials said Wednesday that West Nile virus was detected in Santa Clara County for the first time this year.
Mountain View City Council declares water emergency, enacts restrictions
The city of Mountain View declared a stage 2 water emergency Tuesday, restricting outdoor irrigation for residents to two days a week, city officials said.
San Francisco police ask for help identifying assault suspect who stole car battery
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday asked for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect who injured a victim after taking a car battery from a business last month.
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CoCo County supe John Gioia offering free COVID-19 tests at his El Cerrito office
With the coronavirus still spreading and infecting the population, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia's office announced Thursday it's offering free at-home COVID-19 tests from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Police investigate if Oakland officers violated chase protocol before fatal sideshow crash
Police in Oakland on Wednesday said two officers who were investigating a fatal sideshow crash over the weekend may have violated the department's pursuit protocol.
Sinkhole swallows up minivan in Kensington after water main break
Crews with the East Bay Municipal Utility District responded to a neighborhood in the Berkeley Hills Wednesday night after a sinkhole formed and swallowed up a parked minivan.
5 shot at, 2 wounded after car runs out of gas in Union City
Five people were shot at and two were struck on Tuesday in Union City after their car ran out of gas and they attempted to push it to a nearby gas station, police said.
Oakland's Little Saigon seeks increased safety measures amid rising violence
A group of Vietnamese merchants in Oakland's Little Saigon gathered Wednesday morning to demand the same attention from city leaders that was given to Chinatown when crime was spiking there.
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Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
77-year-old San Jose woman accused of setting house fire that killed husband
A 77-year-old San Jose woman is facing arson and homicide charges after police said she set a house fire that killed her husband last week.
Teen carjacking suspects jailed in San Jose 3 months after previous carjacking arrest
Officers arrested four teenagers in San Jose Sunday morning who held up a driver at gunpoint and led a high speed chase before being caught, three who were also arrested in March on the same charges, police said.
Santa Clara County makes push to end homelessness, create more affordable housing
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved several measures that they say will create more affordable housing for residents. The supervisors also adopted a resolution declaring the county's commitment to ending homelessness for youth and young adults over the next five years.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in San Jose dies at hospital
A female pedestrian struck by a car Tuesday night in San Jose has died of her injuries, according to a tweet early Wednesday from police.
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Report: affordable housing oversight severely lacking in Sonoma County
A Sonoma County civil grand jury has determined that far more oversight is needed for affordable housing in the county after an expose in a newspaper and complaints from residents prompted the investigation.
Dead body found in dumpster during trash haul from Dixon
Police in Dixon in northern Solano County are investigating a report of a dead body discovered Tuesday when a garbage truck deposited its load at a trash dump in neighboring Yolo County.
Santa Rosa man arrested for over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks
In mid-June, detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department's Property Crimes Team received information about an individual that was in possession of a large quantities of illegal and dangerous fireworks.
Napa police seek help identifying possibly dangerous burglary suspect
Police in Napa on Tuesday requested help from the public identifying a suspect being sought in connection with multiple burglaries of firearms and power tools in Napa County.
Women assaulted along SMART multi-use path in Rohnert Park
Police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect in a series of recent assaults in Rohnert Park on the SMART multi-use path between Southwest Boulevard and Rohnert Park Expressway, according to an announcement from the city's Department of Public Safety.
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Thursday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch
6/30/22
Wednesday night First Alert Weather forecast with Paul Heggen
Expect the cooling trend to continue as the Bay Area heads into July, with cool and breezy conditions along the coast this weekend. On Thursday, expect highs in the 60s along the coast, with highs approaching 80 in the furthest inland locations. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (6/29/22)
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Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Oakland's Uhuru Furniture store furnishing pride in Grand Lake community
Uhuru Furniture and Collectables' mission has been serving the Grand Lake community in Oakland for 33 years. The resale furniture store aims to put power in the hands of the community, furnishing change for certain communities.
Changes come anew to San Francisco Castro District, for better or worse
The neighborhood is a symbol of gay freedom known around the world, but like the city of San Francisco, the Castro is changing. Again.
SFMTA Transportation Director Jeffrey Tumlin feels responsibility to LGBTQ community
San Francisco isn't shy about celebrating Pride, but when they were looking for a new transit director, they wanted someone who could usher in an entirely new transportation culture for the City. But the man they chose also broke barriers in the social culture, as well.
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Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
Trans woman from India travels across the globe to find her authentic self
The journey to find her authentic self brought Aishani Majumdar halfway around the world as an immigrant from India who wanted to live in a place where she could find love and acknowledge her queer identity.
Transgender South Bay teen and her parents reflect on their journey
KPIX recently met a courageous young South Bay teen whose journey towards adulthood has been both bewildering and scary for her and her parents.
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Giants miss late-inning opportunities in loss to Tigers
Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday.
A's unable to hold on, get swept by Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge homered to fuel New York's major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
Giants hold off Tigers, 4-3
Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run single and made a beautiful catch in the outfield on Miguel Cabrera's sharp liner, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
The Yankees beat the worst-in-majors Oakland Athletics, 2-1
The Yankees beat the worst-in-majors Oakland Athletics, 2-1
Port workers skeptical about potential A's stadium plan
On Thursday, the state agency overseeing Bay development will consider whether to end Howard Terminal's use as a functioning Port facility. It's the next step in the process of locating a new Oakland A's stadium on the waterfront. But on Tuesday, a group of maritime operators said it is too valuable to be used as a luxury playground.
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CoCo County supe John Gioia offering free COVID-19 tests at his El Cerrito office
With the coronavirus still spreading and infecting the population, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia's office announced Thursday it's offering free at-home COVID-19 tests from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Flush with revenues, California's record $308 billion budget approved
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a nearly $308 billion spending plan that includes money to cover abortions for women who can't afford them and the health care costs for low-income adults living in the country illegally while sending cash payments to most taxpayers to help offset record-high gas prices.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Watch Live: Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Jackson is making history as the first Black woman to serve on the high court.
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CoCo County supe John Gioia offering free COVID-19 tests at his El Cerrito office
With the coronavirus still spreading and infecting the population, Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia's office announced Thursday it's offering free at-home COVID-19 tests from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
Flush with revenues, California's record $308 billion budget approved
California lawmakers on Wednesday approved a nearly $308 billion spending plan that includes money to cover abortions for women who can't afford them and the health care costs for low-income adults living in the country illegally while sending cash payments to most taxpayers to help offset record-high gas prices.
Biden says he'd support eliminating filibuster to codify Roe
The president blasted the Supreme Court's decision as "outrageous" and "destabilizing."
Report: affordable housing oversight severely lacking in Sonoma County
A Sonoma County civil grand jury has determined that far more oversight is needed for affordable housing in the county after an expose in a newspaper and complaints from residents prompted the investigation.
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Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
County officials confirm finding West Nile Virus in Milpitas
County officials said Wednesday that West Nile virus was detected in Santa Clara County for the first time this year.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
Omicron breakthrough infections boosting risk of long COVID
As the pandemic continues to evolve, an FDA panel on Tuesday recommended tweaking COVID booster shots, updating their formulas just in time for the fall.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Bay Area Crime
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Police investigate if Oakland officers violated chase protocol before fatal sideshow crash
Police in Oakland on Wednesday said two officers who were investigating a fatal sideshow crash over the weekend may have violated the department's pursuit protocol.
5 shot at, 2 wounded after car runs out of gas in Union City
Five people were shot at and two were struck on Tuesday in Union City after their car ran out of gas and they attempted to push it to a nearby gas station, police said.
Personal info on California gun owners wrongly made public
The California Department of Justice on Wednesday acknowledged the agency wrongly made public the personal information of perhaps hundreds of thousands of gun owners in up to six state-operated databases, a broader exposure than the agency initially disclosed a day earlier.
Oakland's Little Saigon seeks increased safety measures amid rising violence
A group of Vietnamese merchants in Oakland's Little Saigon gathered Wednesday morning to demand the same attention from city leaders that was given to Chinatown when crime was spiking there.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
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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Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
Trans woman from India travels across the globe to find her authentic self
The journey to find her authentic self brought Aishani Majumdar halfway around the world as an immigrant from India who wanted to live in a place where she could find love and acknowledge her queer identity.
Trans woman from India travels across the globe to live an authentic life
Shawn Chitnis has the story of a woman from India who traveled across he world to live an authenic life.
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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.
Photos: Judas Priest and Queensrÿche Bring Metal to the Fox in Oakland
Legendary metal band Judas Priest brought their long-delayed 50th anniversary tour to the Fox in Oakland Saturday for an incendiary sold-out show featuring support from Queensrÿche.
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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.