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Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
How some Bay Area residents will spend their stimulus checks
California lawmakers have struck a deal to send $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter soaring inflation. Opinions are mixed as to what the money will pay for and whether it will help.
23 million Californians to get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
Great America land in San Mateo sold; park stays open for now
The owners of the land that's home to California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara has been sold and the park will eventually close.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Man who fatally shot attacker on SF Muni won't face homicide charges
A man who shot and killed a passenger on a San Francisco subway commuter train will be charged with gun crimes but not homicide in what was "clearly" a case of self-defense after he was attacked with a knife.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
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California stimulus puts $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter inflation
California lawmakers have struck a deal to send $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter soaring inflation. Betty You asked some folks if they think it will help.
Cellphone data tracking can help prosecutors in states enforcing anti-abortion laws
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is sending some states back in time but technology is way ahead. Data tracking could lead to anti-abortion prosecutions. Andria Borba tells you what app to delete now.
Gay couples fear Supreme Court may overrule 'marriage equality' and upend their lives
After the takedown of Roe v. Wade, gay couples fear the conservative Supreme Court will set its sights on 'marriage equality.' Reed Cowan shows us the impact on one Bay Area family.
Monday evening First Alert forecast with Paul Heggen
Hot inland, cooler by the coast.
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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.
Interview with Rep. Zoe Lofgren on Jan. 6 Hearings
KPIX5's Anne Makovec speaks to Rep. Zoe Lofgren about the congressional hearings for the Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol riots
How summer is changing across the Bay Area
On this week's "Weather Extra," chief meteorologist Paul Heggen takes a look at how summer is changing across the nation and closer to home in the Bay Area.
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Man who fatally shot attacker on SF Muni won't face homicide charges
A man who shot and killed a passenger on a San Francisco subway commuter train will be charged with gun crimes but not homicide in what was "clearly" a case of self-defense after he was attacked with a knife.
San Francisco police officer arrested for alleged grand theft, insurance fraud
A San Francisco police officer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged insurance fraud investigation, the department announced Monday.
Firefighter hurt battling fire at San Francisco Bernal Heights home; 6 displaced
A fire injured a firefighter and displaced six late Sunday night in San Francisco, fire officials said Monday.
Man in critical condition after weekend Tenderloin stabbing
Police in San Francisco are investigating a stabbing in the Tenderloin Saturday that left one victim hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
Police in Oakland are investigating what appeared to be a fatal sideshow-related collision early Sunday morning that also involved two officers being placed on administrative leave.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
San Pablo man killed in Richmond shooting Saturday night
A San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, according to a statement made by the police on Monday.
UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through smashed into a car containing five people en rounte to Brentwood vineyard fundraiser Sunday, killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
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Great America land in San Mateo sold; park stays open for now
The owners of the land that's home to California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara has been sold and the park will eventually close.
Santa Clara County may provide Narcan to schools
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to provide Narcan -- medication used to counteract opiate overdoses -- to any interested school countywide.
Ex-Air Force Sgt. Carrillo pleads guilty in slaying of Santa Cruz County deputy
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney on Monday confirmed that alleged "Boogaloo Boys" movement follower Steven Carrillo entered a guilty plea in the slaying of a deputy in Ben Lomond two years ago.
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.
Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
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Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
Multiple brush fires create traffic nightmare on NB US Hwy 101 near Novato
Crews will remain overnight after battling multiple brush fires burning north of Novato early Monday evening, forcing the CHP, at one point, to close northbound lanes of US Highway 101.
Marin school district in violation of Title IX rules after transgender student harassed
Officials in the Tamalpais Union High School District must complete a series of steps to ensure nondiscrimination after a federal investigation determined they violated Title IX rules by inadequately responding to allegations of sex-based harassment in 2017 and 2018.
Police shoot, injure suspect in Vallejo after chase starting in Fairfield
Fairfield police shot and injured a suspect after he fired multiple shots at officers during and after a pursuit that ended in Vallejo late Sunday, when the tires of suspect's vehicle were punctured by a spike strip.
Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
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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.
Bilingual 'Romeo y Juliet' production focuses on love and inclusivity
The words of Shakespeare have stood the test of time, but imagine hearing these stories told in a new and different way. That's exactly what's happening in Orinda, in Cal Shakes' adaptation of Shakespeare's most well-known love story, Romeo and Juliet.
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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.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
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Best-in-MLB Yanks top worst-in-majors A's on late rally, 9-5
Two catcher's interference calls, a hit batter and a walk sparked a bizarre six-run seventh inning highlighted by Josh Donaldson's go-ahead, two-run double that lifted best-in-the-majors New York over big-league-worst Oakland 9-5 Monday night.
Reds thump Giants 10-3
The Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on Sunday.
Brown, Allen boost A's in 5-3 win over Royals
Seth Brown hit his 10th home run of the season, Nick Allen had two RBIs and the A's defeated the Royals 5-3 on Sunday.
Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds
The San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals
The Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7 on Saturday.
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Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
How some Bay Area residents will spend their stimulus checks
California lawmakers have struck a deal to send $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter soaring inflation. Opinions are mixed as to what the money will pay for and whether it will help.
Millions of Californians will get stimulus payments to ease the bite of inflation
Millions of Californians will recieve stimulus payments as part of the state budget deal. Lauren Toms breaks down how it works.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
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Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
How some Bay Area residents will spend their stimulus checks
California lawmakers have struck a deal to send $7 billion back to taxpayers to counter soaring inflation. Opinions are mixed as to what the money will pay for and whether it will help.
Great America land in San Mateo sold; park stays open for now
The owners of the land that's home to California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara has been sold and the park will eventually close.
Man who fatally shot attacker on SF Muni won't face homicide charges
A man who shot and killed a passenger on a San Francisco subway commuter train will be charged with gun crimes but not homicide in what was "clearly" a case of self-defense after he was attacked with a knife.
Richmond businesses not happy with huge tax hike due to Measure U
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, Richmond voters approved Measure U, which raised taxes for some businesses more than 100-fold. Now the first tax bill is due July 1 and some are looking to leave.
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Santa Clara County may provide Narcan to schools
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to provide Narcan -- medication used to counteract opiate overdoses -- to any interested school countywide.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Bay Area Crime
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Man who fatally shot attacker on SF Muni won't face homicide charges
A man who shot and killed a passenger on a San Francisco subway commuter train will be charged with gun crimes but not homicide in what was "clearly" a case of self-defense after he was attacked with a knife.
Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
Police in Oakland are investigating what appeared to be a fatal sideshow-related collision early Sunday morning that also involved two officers being placed on administrative leave.
Santa Clara County may provide Narcan to schools
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering a plan to provide Narcan -- medication used to counteract opiate overdoses -- to any interested school countywide.
Ex-Air Force Sgt. Carrillo pleads guilty in slaying of Santa Cruz County deputy
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney on Monday confirmed that alleged "Boogaloo Boys" movement follower Steven Carrillo entered a guilty plea in the slaying of a deputy in Ben Lomond two years ago.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
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.
LGBTQ+
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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.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
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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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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.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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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.