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Warriors fans at Thrive City take in heartbreaking season-ender
Friday night delivered a crushing loss to Warriors fans who came to Chase Center in San Francisco hoping to see a victory on the big screen.
Warriors eliminated; James, Davis lead Lakers to Game 6 win to advance
The Los Angeles Lakers dethroned the defending champion Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 elimination Game 6 victory.
Developer ends deal with UC Berkeley to build housing at People's Park
A developer has pulled out of an agreement with the University of California Berkeley to build housing for the homeless at the national landmark People's Park.
Mill Valley Music Festival returns with headliners Michael Franti and Spearhead, Cake
The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by local hero Michael Franti and Spearhead, Sacramento alt-rockers Cake and much more.
Coastside bowling alley set to close after 60 years
The historic Sea Bowl bowling alley in Pacifica announced it will close May 31.
Oakland mom urges parents to rethink supporting teachers strike
One Oakland mother claims students have been out of school long enough and is leading a grassroots push to end the teachers strike.
Colombian immigrant family in Bay Area braved danger to cross border
Jasbleidy Montejo left Colombia nearly a year ago, seeking a better life for her family while leaving behind an unstable and violent situation.
Asian American-run flower shop on Peninsula celebrates 90th year
A well-known San Mateo flower shop opened in the height of the Depression and, thanks to its 90-something matriarch, it's still going strong.
One dead after vehicle goes off Highway 1 at Scott's Creek Beach
Authorities said a body was recovered from the water off the coast at Scott's Creek Beach Friday afternoon after a vehicle went off Highway 1 and drove off a cliff.
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Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
Unseen: Missing, murdered Indigenous women in California part of nationwide crisis
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
San Francisco gets mixed grades on effort to turn around troubled Tenderloin
Sixteen months after San Francisco stepped up efforts to battle blight in the city's troubled Tenderloin District, KPIX 5's Wilson Walker investigates what has changed.
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Warriors season ends with blowout loss to Lakers
Friday night delivered a crushing loss to Warriors fans who came to Chase Center in San Francisco hoping to see a victory on the big screen. Betty Yu and Andrea Nakano report. (5-12-23)
PIX Now Evening Edition 5-12-23
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom.
Coastside bowling alley set to close after 60 years
Pins will fall as the last frames are rolled at Sea Bowl in Pacifica and six decades of nostalgia will fall with them. Lezla Gooden reports. (5-12-23)
S.F. homelessness adviser has first-hand experience of life on the street
Sharky Laguana is a successful San Francisco entrepreneur on the board of the city's new Homeless Oversight Commission but he well knows what it means to be unhoused and broke. Lauren Toms reports. (5-12-23)
Oakland mom urges parents to rethink supporting teachers strike
One Oakland mother claims students have been out of school long enough and is leading a grassroots push to end the teachers strike. Kenny Choi reports. (5-12-23)
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Elon Musk names new Twitter CEO
Musk tapped Linda Yaccarino, previously the head of advertising at NBCUniversal, to replace him as CEO of Twitter. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks global strategist and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, about the passing of the torch and the impact on the social media company
Gun Safety for Doctors
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto speaks to Dr. Dean Winslow with Stanford Health Care about the frequency of mass shootings and how doctors are adapting.
First Republic Bank seized and sold
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Julian Vogel, PhD, Assistant Professor of Finance at San Jose State University, about the factors that contributed to the failure of San Francisco-based First Republic Bank, what the takeover means for customers, and what this could mean for the banking crisis
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Dr. David Spiegel, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, explains the differences between anxiety disorders and mood disorders, as well as the main causes of depression and anxiety, and what steps to take if you or someone you know may be struggling with mental health
Warriors Post Game: Stephen Curry
Steph Curry spoke to reporters after his stunning performance in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings Sunday. (4-30-23)
Warriors Post Game: Draymond Green
Draymond Green spoke to the media Sunday after the Warriors beat the Kings in Game 7. (4-30-23)
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Coastside bowling alley set to close after 60 years
The historic Sea Bowl bowling alley in Pacifica announced it will close May 31.
Asian American-run flower shop on Peninsula celebrates 90th year
A well-known San Mateo flower shop opened in the height of the Depression and, thanks to its 90-something matriarch, it's still going strong.
Discrimination lawsuit filed against San Franciso game developer
A female project manager at a San Francisco gaming company on Thursday filed a lawsuit in state court asserting that the company maintained a "toxic work environment" in which female employees "faced hostility and a multitude of adverse actions based on their gender."
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins questionable for Game 6 against Lakers with rib injury
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for Game 6 of the team's Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday due to a left costal cartilage fracture located in the ribs.
Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's next CEO
Twitter now has an ad sales veteran in charge, after months of hemorrhaging advertisers under owner Elon Musk.
East Bay News
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Developer ends deal with UC Berkeley to build housing at People's Park
A developer has pulled out of an agreement with the University of California Berkeley to build housing for the homeless at the national landmark People's Park.
Oakland mom urges parents to rethink supporting teachers strike
One Oakland mother claims students have been out of school long enough and is leading a grassroots push to end the teachers strike.
Winning names announced for Berkeley falcon chicks
Three new peregrine falcon chicks that hatched last month atop University of California's famous bell tower now have names after a contest that received thousands of votes.
Woman arrested in connection with deadly stabbing in Pittsburg
A woman was arrested by Pittsburg police Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man to death in an apartment during what police are calling a "domestic violence incident."
Bay Bridge sideshow investigation leads to recovery of stolen merchandise
A three-month-long California Highway Patrol investigation following an illegal sideshow on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has lead to the arrest of an Oakland man and the discovery of nearly $20,000 in stolen merchandise.
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Colombian immigrant family in Bay Area braved danger to cross border
Jasbleidy Montejo left Colombia nearly a year ago, seeking a better life for her family while leaving behind an unstable and violent situation.
One dead after vehicle goes off Highway 1 at Scott's Creek Beach
Authorities said a body was recovered from the water off the coast at Scott's Creek Beach Friday afternoon after a vehicle went off Highway 1 and drove off a cliff.
New grads anxious about Bay Area jobs market
Even with a six-figure salary to start, the cost of living in the Bay Area reduces the buying power of that level income by about half.
Fremont police standoff ends peacefully, no one hurt
An hours-long standoff between Fremont police officers and a man barricaded inside an apartment ended peacefully late Thursday afternoon.
San Jose prepares to welcome surge of immigrant families after end of Title 42
The city of San Jose is preparing to welcome a significant influx of immigrant families in the coming weeks as Title 42 expires, creating a surge in immigration along the United States' southern border.
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Update: Lockdown lifted at Montgomery High in Santa Rosa after student seen with gun
A lockdown at Santa Rosa's Montgomery High School has been lifted and classes cancelled Friday after a student was reportedly seen on campus with a handgun.
Man convicted in 2020 fatal shooting of American Canyon Safeway worker
A man who shot and killed an 18-year-old Safeway employee in American Canyon in 2020 was convicted Thursday, prosecutors said.
Mill Valley Music Festival returns with headliners Michael Franti and Spearhead, Cake
The second annual Mill Valley Music Festival brings an eclectic array of talent to Marin County with performances by local hero Michael Franti and Spearhead, Sacramento alt-rockers Cake and much more.
Gray whale dies after colliding with two vessels in Northern California waters
A gray whale that died after spending at least 75 days in the San Francisco Bay was likely killed by a combination of malnutrition and trauma caused by a collision with two maritime vessels, according to officials from the Marine Mammal Center.
GPS-monitored felon arrested after wild North Bay motorcycle pursuit
A man out on felony bail, wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor, was apprehended by multiple law enforcement agencies Thursday morning after a wild motorcycle pursuit across two North Bay counties.
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First Alert Weather Friday evening forecast 5-12-23
This weekend's temps could give us a foretaste of summer says chief meteorologist Paul Heggen.
First Alert Weather forecast for Friday morning
Turning up the heat
First Alert Weather Thursday evening forecast 5-11-23
The warmup is underway, says chief meteorologist Paul Heggen.
First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday morning
Warming trend for Mother's Day weekend
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Winning names announced for Berkeley falcon chicks
Three new peregrine falcon chicks that hatched last month atop University of California's famous bell tower now have names after a contest that received thousands of votes.
'CBS Evening News With Norah O'Donnell' puts focus on special moms ahead of Mother's Day
The "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" is delivering a special, week-long Mother's Day series called "Moms in Focus," including a story on a Bay Area mom dedicated heling seniors and people with Parkinson's disease stay fit.
'Bahn Mi Line' connects large Vietnamese communities in San Jose and Westminster
Even the thought of sitting on a bus for more than eight hours is daunting for most people. But for many in the Vietnamese community, getting on board the Banh Mi line is more than just a bumpy ride.
Free Narcan vending machine unveiled at SCU, 3 years after student's fentanyl death
Santa Clara University unveiled a Narcan vending machine on campus as part of National Fentanyl Awareness Day
'We Ride Too' program exposes under-served young people to calming impact of horses
Recent school stabbings and violence near Bay Area schools are putting a dark cloud over the minds of our children.
Unseen: A California Crisis
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
Unseen: Missing, murdered Indigenous women in California part of nationwide crisis
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
Crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous women rooted in historical wrongs
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in California and across the U.S. is rooted in one of the most heinous chapters in the state's history and its consequences continue to be felt.
Missing, murdered Indigenous women cases hampered by 50s-era law
We're looking into a largely unseen crisis in California - the growing reports of missing and murdered Indigenous women. A little-known federal law passed in the 1950s may actually be hindering the investigations, leaving loved ones desperate for action and answers.
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Warriors fans at Thrive City take in heartbreaking season-ender
Friday night delivered a crushing loss to Warriors fans who came to Chase Center in San Francisco hoping to see a victory on the big screen.
Warriors eliminated; James, Davis lead Lakers to Game 6 win to advance
The Los Angeles Lakers dethroned the defending champion Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 elimination Game 6 victory.
Report: Warriors hopeful Wiggins will be available for Game 6
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly "hopeful" that he will be able to play in Friday's crucial Game 6 against the Los Angeles Lakers despite a rib injury he suffered Wednesday.
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins questionable for Game 6 against Lakers with rib injury
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for Game 6 of the team's Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday due to a left costal cartilage fracture located in the ribs.
Outcome of Lakers-Warriors playoff series hinges on Anthony Davis' head injury
Sometime on Thursday, official word will come down on the seriousness of the head injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers star center Anthony Davis.
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Warriors fans at Thrive City take in heartbreaking season-ender
Friday night delivered a crushing loss to Warriors fans who came to Chase Center in San Francisco hoping to see a victory on the big screen.
Warriors eliminated; James, Davis lead Lakers to Game 6 win to advance
The Los Angeles Lakers dethroned the defending champion Golden State Warriors with a 122-101 elimination Game 6 victory.
Developer ends deal with UC Berkeley to build housing at People's Park
A developer has pulled out of an agreement with the University of California Berkeley to build housing for the homeless at the national landmark People's Park.
Coastside bowling alley set to close after 60 years
The historic Sea Bowl bowling alley in Pacifica announced it will close May 31.
Oakland mom urges parents to rethink supporting teachers strike
One Oakland mother claims students have been out of school long enough and is leading a grassroots push to end the teachers strike.
Health
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Study shows homelessness up by 4% in Contra Costa County
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa County increased in 2023, according to a report released by Contra Costa Health (CCH).
CDC investigating possible mpox resurgence amid dozens of new cases
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a "resurgence" in mpox.
Free Narcan vending machine unveiled at SCU, 3 years after student's fentanyl death
Santa Clara University unveiled a Narcan vending machine on campus as part of National Fentanyl Awareness Day
San Mateo approves plan for stricter tobacco sale restrictions
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to strengthen regulations intended to prevent children and young adults from buying tobacco products.
SFO launches airplane wastewater testing to track emerging COVID-19 variants
San Francisco International Airport has launched a program with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to test wastewater from airplanes for traces of emerging coronavirus variants.
Bay Area Crime
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Update: Lockdown lifted at Montgomery High in Santa Rosa after student seen with gun
A lockdown at Santa Rosa's Montgomery High School has been lifted and classes cancelled Friday after a student was reportedly seen on campus with a handgun.
Woman arrested in connection with deadly stabbing in Pittsburg
A woman was arrested by Pittsburg police Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man to death in an apartment during what police are calling a "domestic violence incident."
Bay Bridge sideshow investigation leads to recovery of stolen merchandise
A three-month-long California Highway Patrol investigation following an illegal sideshow on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has lead to the arrest of an Oakland man and the discovery of nearly $20,000 in stolen merchandise.
Update: Teenage brother arrested for alleged fatal shooting of 13-year-old sibling
A 13-year-old boy died in a shooting reported in Stockton early Friday morning, according to police.
Former Dublin correctional officer arrested in Florida; Charged with sexually abusing inmates
A former correctional officer at a federal women's prison in the Bay Area where inmates say they were subjected to rampant sexual abuse has been arrested and accused of abusing three inmates in his care.
Our Stories Define Us
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Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
LGBTQ+
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Beyoncé kicks off Renaissance World Tour with futuristic stadium spectacle
Beyoncé kicked off her first solo world tour since 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, performing all the songs on her latest album, "Renaissance."
San Francisco DA: Walgreens security guard won't be charged in Banko Brown slaying
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Monday evening confirmed that a security guard who was arrested after allegedly shooting a young person at a downtown Walgreens last week has been released and will not face any charges.
San Francisco repealing boycott of anti-LGBT states
The ban on city-funded travel to 30 states San Francisco says restrict abortion, voting and LGBTQ rights is being scrapped after the city determined it's doing more harm than good.
Hundreds turn out for 'Drag Up, Fight Back' rally in San Francisco
Devin Fehely reports on the large crowd in San Francisco protesting recent legislative moves against trans people and drag performers (4-9-2023)
Rally held in San Francisco protesting anti-drag, anti-trans legislation
Flying the blue, pink and white flag, chanting and cheering, members of the Bay Area LGBTQ+ community and their supporters will march Saturday protesting anti-drag, anti-trans legislation nationwide.
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Photos: Indie-pop singer Caroline Polachek brings spectacular show to the Warfield
Former Chairlift vocalist and solo star Caroline Polachek delivered songs from her acclaimed new album 'Desire, I Want to Turn Into You' when she headlined the Warfield in San Francisco Monday night.
Photos: Punk-rock pioneer Iggy Pop plays classics with all-star band at Masonic
Legendary punk great Iggy Pop fronted his new band the Losers through a blazing set of songs from the Stooges and his solo career for a packed house at the Masonic Saturday.
Photos: 'Mega-Monsters Tour' brings Mastodon and Gojira to Concord Pavilion
Two titans of modern metal shared the stage at the Concord Pavilion Thursday night when Mastodon and Gojira both delivered spectacular sets for the Bay Area date of their "Mega-Monsters Tour."
Photos: UK rockers Muse bring spectacular tour to Oakland
Popular British alt-rock band Muse brought their Will of the People Tour to the Oakland Arena Friday with support from Evanescence and Highly Suspect.
Photos: French group Christine and the Queens headlines the Regency
French experimental pop group Christine and the Queens brought their current tour to the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco Thursday night.
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Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
Bayview's Old Skool Cafe continues mission of pulling youth out of cycle of violence
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
Peninsula woman's art nonprofit reaching schoolkids worldwide
A Peninsula woman whose art program is being used in 26 states is now seeing her curriculum distributed worldwide.
Bay Area nun Sister Christina Heltsley transforms underserved Peninsula neighborhood
She's credited with transforming a gang-infested Peninsula neighborhood into a place where families can thrive.
Executive chef Paul Fields helping rebuild lives with culinary training program
An executive chef who's also a former San Quentin corrections officer and ironworker who helped build San Francisco's Oracle Park is now helping people rebuild their lives with culinary skills.
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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.