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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.
Giants mourn passing of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum
The San Francisco Giants on Thursday mourned the loss of Cristin Coleman, wife of former pitcher Tim Lincecum, who passed away after battling breast cancer.
Santa Clara issues traffic advisory ahead of 49ers-Packers pre-season game Friday
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.
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.
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.
Newsom proposes billions to boost California water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
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.
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.
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New Niners starting QB hailed as hometown hero
The 49ers believe Trey Lance is ready to be a star on the field but folks back in his Minnesota hometown say he's special for what he'll do off the field. Max Darrow reports. (8-11-22)
Coastside school forced to reyly on bottled drinking water
At Pescadero High School, no one takes clean drinking water for granted anymore. The school has had to rely on bottled water for drinking and cooking since 2015. Len Ramirez reports. (8-11-22)
Treasure Island housing gives domestic abuse survivors second chance
Domestic violence survivors are getting a a second chance at life through a first-of-its-kind housing program here in California. Sharon Chin reports. (8-11-22)
Talking COVID: As students return, cases will rise
Dr. John Swartzberg, a U.C. Berkeley infectious disease expert, discusses the latest CDC guidelines on COVID-19 with Ryan Yamamoto. (8-11-22)
Experts debate how best to message monkeypox risks
Data show the majority of monkeypox cases in the latest outbreak are in men who have sex with other men. Experts divide over whether to treat it as an STD. Shawn Chitnis reports. (8-11-22)
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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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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.
SFUSD votes to officially recognize Eid district wide
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
French Bulldogs pups stolen from same Mountain View home in separate instances
Police in Mountain View on Thursday asked for the public's help in locating three French Bulldog puppies who were all stolen from the same home in recent weeks.
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Pedestrian on Interstate 880 offramp in Fremont killed in hit-and-run collision
A pedestrian died in a hit-and-run collision early Thursday morning in south Fremont, California Highway Patrol officials said.
San Leandro police pursuit leads to weapons charge arrest; gun and marijuana seized
Police in San Leandro arrested a suspect on a gun charge after he led officers on a chase and threw a handgun out of his vehicle window during the pursuit.
Update: 2 detained after Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness shooting kills 1, injures 3
An early morning altercation inside a Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness center spilled over to the parking lot Thursday, ending in a gunfight that left a man dead and three others injured. Police detained two people in the investigation.
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
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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.
Santa Clara issues traffic advisory ahead of 49ers-Packers pre-season game Friday
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.
Santa Clara County reopens applications for $2,500 microbusiness grants
Small businesses in Santa Clara County can apply for grants of up to $2,500 if they have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic after the county reopened its microbusiness grant program.
Update: firefighter hurt in 2-alarm fire at San Jose Japantown building
One firefighter was injured Thursday in a two-alarm fire at a commercial building in San Jose's Japantown, authorities said.
Milpitas sex offender allegedly used alcohol, social media to lure teenager
A 51-year-old Milpitas man has been arrested for allegedly using alcohol and social media to lure a 15-year-old into a sexual relationship
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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.
Delivery truck plows into multiple vehicles on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa; 1 dead
One person died after a delivery truck crashed into the back of a vehicle and then struck four other vehicles on state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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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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Santa Clara issues traffic advisory ahead of 49ers-Packers pre-season game Friday
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.
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.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
49er Faithful pack team's open training camp practices
49ers fans packed the practice field next to Levi's Stadium for one of the team's final open training camp days. It's a fan's dream come true: an intimate, close-up view of the players and the opportunity to meet the players and get their autographs.
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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.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
San Francisco health officials running low on monkeypox vaccine
As the demand for shots surges, San Francisco public health officials said Wednesday they would only be able to give the monkeypox vaccine to those with appointments on Thursday.
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Newsom proposes billions to boost California water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Newsom names former LA mayor and rival as California 'infrastructure czar'
Gov. Newsom on Thursday appointed one-time nemesis and rival Antonio Villaraigosa, the former Los Angeles mayor, to a new post helping steer federal dollars to road, port and transit projects.
SFUSD votes to officially recognize Eid district wide
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
San Francisco immigration consulting business faces new crackdown
A San Francisco immigration consulting business that had been previously ordered to shut down after claims of defrauding clients is facing a new crackdown by the city attorney's office.
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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.
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.
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.
Newsom proposes billions to boost California water recycling, desalination
California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday.
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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.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
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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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.
Police: Marshawn Lynch asleep, car damaged before suspected DUI arrest in Vegas
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch was asleep and smelled of alcohol when Las Vegas police found him in his damaged sports car and arrested him on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to an arrest report.
Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Closing arguments begin in San Mateo County courtroom
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
French Bulldogs pups stolen from same Mountain View home in separate instances
Police in Mountain View on Thursday asked for the public's help in locating three French Bulldog puppies who were all stolen from the same home in recent weeks.
San Francisco immigration consulting business faces new crackdown
A San Francisco immigration consulting business that had been previously ordered to shut down after claims of defrauding clients is facing a new crackdown by the city attorney's office.
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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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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.
Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.