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Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2022
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 3 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
California to start sending out $9.5 billion in tax refunds of up to $1,050 to residents
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday confirmed the state will begin sending out $9.5 billion in tax refunds to help Californians cope with inflation Friday.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens, the 2020 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow is a special homecoming.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Sonoma County's Max Thieriot brings real life wildfire experience to 'Fire Country'
Max Thieriot doesn't have to stretch too far in his role on CBS' 'Fire Country' -- he grew up Northern California wildfire country.
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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (10-6-22)
Aging growers looking to sell their farms stumped by lack of buyers
Many farmers are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields. Itay Hod reports. (10-6-22)
Blue Angels take to the sky over S.F. for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city. Mary Lee reports. (10-6-22)
New online marketplace, housing program aim to keep teachers in Oakland
Juliette Goodrich reports on $5 million grant that will fund online housing marketplace to help Oakland teachers (10-6-2022)
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens the 2022 San Francisco Fleet Week airshow is a special homecoming. Lauren Toms reports. (10-6-22)
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An experimental drug shows promising results for those who have Alzheimer's disease
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto chats with Dr. Neha Narula from Stanford Health Care about a new experimental drug showing promising results in slowing the fatal disease that impacts more than 6 million Americans.
Pyrocumulus clouds are growing taller than at the start of the century
On this week's Weather Extra, KPIX 5's meteorologist Darren Peck explains the result of pyrocumulus clouds' growth and their role in poor air quality.
Stanford Clinical Professor on Biden's comment that pandemic is over
2 1/2 years after the pandemic's start, President Biden recently declared the pandemic: "over." Stanford Clinical Professor of medicine Dr. Malathi Srinivasan shares her takeaway and what to expect from the new booster shots.
How Patagonia founder's unusual move will help climate change
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto talks to Olaf Groth, PhD from Berkeley's Haas School of Business about the recent move by Patagonia founder. Groth also breaks down the effect the rail strike could have had on California and how Ether's merge affects the crypto world.
A new study of long covid
New study shows at least 17 million people in Europe suffered from long COVID. KPIX 5's Elizabeth Cook catches up with Dr. Upinder Singh from Stanford Health Care on what are the known causes of COVID.
Covid shot may become annual like the flu shot
Ryan Yamamoto speaks to Dr. Dean Winslow from Stanford Health Care about the new Covid booster shots.
Late astronomer Frank Drake discusses alien life in 2019 interview
Dr. Frank Drake, who died last week in Aptos, spoke to KPIX in 2019 about his lifelong search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Elizabeth Cook reports. (9-10-22)
UC Berkeley historian discusses legacy of Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth Cook discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with UC Berkeley historian Sheldon Rosenblatt. (9-8-22)
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Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens, the 2020 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow is a special homecoming.
Bay Area talk radio station KGO 810 abruptly ends programming, promises 'new era'
Some Bay Area radio listeners got a shock Thursday when legendary talk radio station KGO 810 AM abruptly ended its programming after 80 years on the airwaves.
Fleet Week hosts collaborative earthquake drills with military, SF first responders
On Wednesday, Fleet Week provided a rare opportunity for the San Francisco Fire Department to train for urban search and rescue efforts with military personnel.
Authorities seize over two dozen dogs from San Francisco home
San Francisco Animal Control officers and deputies with the sheriff's department were seen taking an estimated 30 dogs out of a home Wednesday morning.
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Woman arrested for attempted kidnapping, approaching children in Berkeley
Police arrested a woman suspected of an attempted kidnapping and of approaching middle and high school-aged children in Berkeley, the department announced Thursday.
Brothers found guilty of brutal attack on couple in Antioch
Two brothers who committed sexual assault and robbed two foreign students in Antioch in 2020 are facing 30 years-to-life sentences after being convicted last month.
Suspect in series of attempted East Bay kidnappings arrested
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
Oakland gun crackdown nets 5 firearms, 7 arrests in 24 hours
Police in Oakland announced Thursday that multiple arrests have been made and guns have been seized within a 24 hour span, as part of a new strategy to stem rising violence in the city.
New online marketplace, housing program aim to keep teachers in Oakland
More teachers and especially teachers of color may remain in Oakland thanks in part to $6 million from state and private sources, city officials announced Thursday morning.
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Pedestrian injured in July hit-and-run crash in San Jose dies of injuries
A man severely injured in a July hit-and-run crash in San Jose has died of his injuries, San Jose police said Thursday.
Lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on 'red list'
A congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster.
Animal rights protester tackled during 49ers game files police report for assault
A protester with a device letting out pink smoke who was tackled after running onto the field during Monday night's 49ers-Rams game has filed a police report for assault.
Santa Clara County COVID cases likely 2-3 times the reported case count
While COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County have trended down over the summer, the county's top health official said this week that the level of virus circulating locally is likely higher than the county's case count.
Gas pump sticker shock soars among Bay Area motorists; find cheap gas near you
The cost of a gallon of unleaded was inching toward all-time record highs for Bay Area motorists Wednesday morning, with no immediate relief in sight.
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Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Hit-and-run drivers sought after 2 children on bicycles struck in Rohnert Park
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is looking for the drivers of two vehicles who struck and injured children riding bicycles Wednesday on the same road and then left the scene before officers arrived.
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Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2022
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 3 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens, the 2020 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow is a special homecoming.
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First Alert Weather Thursday Night Forecast
Expect a gradual warming trend and dry conditions as high pressure builds over the region. Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the forecast. (10-6-22)
First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday morning
Sunny, but jacket weather for Fleet Week
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North Bay 95-year-old's nonprofit helping people bloom in journey to self-reliance
For more than 20 years, a North Bay woman has helped low-income families look good, feel good, and take confident steps toward self-reliance, from welfare to work.
Drought: 8-year-old 'Lawnbuster' is changing the world one yard at a time
Volunteers in the South Bay have made water conservation a way of life. Among them, an 8-year-old 'lawnbuster' who's giving back to his community, one drought-resistant yard, at a time.
Evolved is more than just a clothing store in San Francisco's Mission District
Thalia Leon and Fernando Ramirez grew up in San Francisco's Mission District and now are using their love for art to inspire and heal.
Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
Rescue teams patrol Oakland streets searching for floundering Heron chicks
Oakland Zoo officials have dispatched rescue teams to the city's streets in search of fallen fledgling Heron chicks, who may have tumbled out of their nests during hatching season.
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Animal rights protester tackled during 49ers game files police report for assault
A protester with a device letting out pink smoke who was tackled after running onto the field during Monday night's 49ers-Rams game has filed a police report for assault.
Dominant defense leading the way for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers dominant defense was on full display against Los Angeles Rams Monday night, keeping the Super Bowl champs out of the end zone and putting QB Matthew Stafford on his back repeatedly.
49ers use defense, Deebo Samuel to beat Rams, 24-9
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9.
Game day tailgating a tradition for the Vásquez family
Ahead of Monday night's game, two Niners fans, who are also siblings, are confident the 49ers will take this one against the Rams.
Defensive coordinators play big role in Rams-49ers rivalry
The play-calling head coaches get lots of the attention around the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. But Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan success has had as much to do with the play of their defenses.
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Concord's Incas Grill keeps Peruvian culture and cuisine alive in the East Bay
Tabatha Ostolaza and Ulises Napuri bring Peruvian culture and love to their dishes at Concord's Incas Grill
Future of DACA: Immigration lawyer on impact of court ruling on nearly 600,000 immigrants
A federal appeals court has ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy violates U.S. immigration law. Interview with immigration lawyer Luis Cortes Romero.
Foundation helps keep Latino family's longtime SF Mission District restaurant afloat
A Mission District restaurant has been serving up Latin flavors for years and a California organization is helping the family keep their doors open post-pandemic. Gianna Franco reports. (9-30-22)
Junior Giants provide exercise activities for children in low-income neighborhood
Ana Villalobos is the Concord commissioner and youth advocate for the Junior Giants
Evolved is more than just a clothing store in San Francisco's Mission District
Thalia Leon and Fernando Ramirez grew up in San Francisco's Mission District and now are using their love for art to inspire and heal.
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Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens, the 2020 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow is a special homecoming.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
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Santa Clara County COVID cases likely 2-3 times the reported case count
While COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County have trended down over the summer, the county's top health official said this week that the level of virus circulating locally is likely higher than the county's case count.
SF father, son who claimed inventing wearable COVID-19 detector accused of fraud
A father and son were charged Tuesday in a federal indictment for conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud and false statements in connection with investment schemes and with a loan application to a federal pandemic relief program.
More cheese recalled due to listeria outbreak
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infection that has sickened six, hospitalizing five.
California law allows for disciplining docs who spread COVID lies
Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
AC transit to lift mask mandate
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District will lift its onboard mask mandate Sunday for the first time since early June.
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Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Woman arrested for attempted kidnapping, approaching children in Berkeley
Police arrested a woman suspected of an attempted kidnapping and of approaching middle and high school-aged children in Berkeley, the department announced Thursday.
Brothers found guilty of brutal attack on couple in Antioch
Two brothers who committed sexual assault and robbed two foreign students in Antioch in 2020 are facing 30 years-to-life sentences after being convicted last month.
Suspect in series of attempted East Bay kidnappings arrested
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
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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Newsom signs two bills enabling healthcare access for trans youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
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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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North Bay 95-year-old's nonprofit helping people bloom in journey to self-reliance
For more than 20 years, a North Bay woman has helped low-income families look good, feel good, and take confident steps toward self-reliance, from welfare to work.
Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
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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.