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Bay Area home sellers see offers drop as interest rates weigh down buyers
A cooling Bay Area housing market is giving buyers more leverage but sales are still off thanks to the rising mortgage interest rate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Atmospheric river set to wreak weekend weather havoc
Forecasters warned on Friday that even a weak atmospheric river has enough of a punch to dump more than 2 inches of rain in the Bay Area and bury the Sierra under several feet of snow over the weekend.
Many Raiders responsible for late-game meltdown vs. Rams
After winning three games in a row to creep back into playoff contention, the Las Vegas Raiders blew it all by playing not to lose against a Los Angeles Rams team that had nothing to lose.
"We all feel the hurt": Colfax High School students mourn missing teen found dead
Shock and heartbreak hit a Placer County community after the body of missing 16-year-old Dante de la Torre was found in a wooded area.
Aryan Brotherhood gang members charged in California prison murders
A federal grand jury has added murder counts to a list of previously filed racketeering charges against five inmate members of the California Aryan Brotherhood for four state prison yard slayings from 2011 to 2018.
San Jose Eggo waffles factory fined $85K for toxic gas leak
A San Jose facility that makes waffles has been ordered to pay nearly $85,000 in connection with the release of toxic ammonia gas from its facility last year.
Elton John says he's leaving Twitter over misinformation – and Elon Musk responded
"It saddens me to see how misinformation is now being used to divide our world," the award-winning artist posted.
Latest winter storm to dump up to 4 feet of snow on Sierra
Another winter storm packing heavy snow and powerful winds was making its way Friday toward the Sierra, with as much as 2 to 4 feet of snow expected in the upper elevations around Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
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Batten down, here comes the storm
With waves of rain expected to sweep across the Bay Area and feet of snowfall coming to the Sierra, this weekend is likely to be wild 'n' wet. (12-10-22)
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KPIX 5 Noon News headlines for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.
Brittney Griner lands in San Antonio after Russian prisoner swap
Bradley Blackburn reports on Brittney Griner returning to the U.S. following prisoner swap (12-9-2022)
Comedian Shawn Wayans on his career and appearance a Cobb’s Comedy Club
Comedian Shawn Wayans talks about his two shows happening Friday and Saturday at Cobb’s Comedy Club.
Vivica A. Fox on her new Christmas movie -- 'A New Diva's Christmas Carol'
Vivica A. Fox stars in new Christmas movie
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Preparing for a 'Tripledemic' this holiday season
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Neha Narula from Stanford Health Care why we're seeing higher cases of RSV this year, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our families from RSV, Covid and the flu during holiday gatherings
Demonstrations in China slowing the country's economy
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto catches up with Dr. Olaf Groth of UC Berkeley Haas School of Business About Elon Musk's battle with Apple, recent demonstrations in China, and railroad strike.
Concerns over 'Tripledemic'
Elizabeth Cook talks to Dr. Dean Winslow with Stanford Health Care on concerns over the rise of flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases.
Giving Tuesday: David Goodman with Redwood Empire Food Bank talks how donations can help those in ne
Ryan Yamamoto talks to Redwood Empire Food Bank CEO David Goodman about how people can help on Giving Tuesday (11-29-22)
The future of crypto following collapse of FTX
Dr. Olaf Groth, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and CEO of Cambrian.ai, discusses the possibility of regulations for the cryptocurrency industry following the FTX bankruptcy
Is it RSV, flu, or Covid? How to tell the difference
Medical experts continue to warn of a possible 'Tripledemic' this winter, with Covid-19, flu and RSV cases all on the rise. But if you're not feeling well, how can you tell them apart? Stanford Clinical Professor of Medicine, Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, discusses the symptoms and explains the difference
Pelosi legacy ranks among greatest House leaders
Juliette Goodrich asked Donna Crane, political science professor at San Jose State University, how history is likely to evaluate the extraordinary career of Nancy Pelosi. (11-17-22)
Rep. Anna Eshoo discusses impact of Speaker Pelosi's announcement
Elizabeth Cook talks to Rep. Anna Eshoo about how Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision not to pursue a Democratic leadership position in the new Congress (11-17-2022)
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Former SF Building Inspector pleads guilty to taking illegal payments
Bernard Curran, a former San Francisco Senior Building Inspector, pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of accepting gratuity payments as rewards for approving building permits.
Rohnert Park public safety officer hurt in collision
A Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety officer crashed his patrol vehicle into a SUV Thursday evening, and had to go to the hospital for his resulting injuries.
Family, friends fear for Bay Area woman abducted in Mexico
Concerns were mounting among family and friends over the whereabouts of Monica De Leon, a Bay Area woman who was abducted on the streets of Tepatitlán de Morelos, Mexico, in late November.
'The coldest winter'; Rising interest rates cool off Bay Area real estate market
The pendulum is shifting in what many have described as a 'roller coaster' real estate market. Sellers are no longer in the driver's seat, and buyers have the edge.
Woman, disabled brother navigate Bay Area housing obstacle course
It's estimated that there are nearly 40,000 homeless people in the Bay Area, many of whom are eligible for housing assistance. Getting that help, however, is a challenge that can take years. For Latrice Washington, a San Francisco woman trying to secure a home for her disabled brother, it is a monumental climb.
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Surging Alameda County COVID cases force return of masks to jails, shelters, warming centers
A steady rise in COVID cases forced Alameda County health officials Friday to order the wearing of mask inside long-term care facilities, jails, homeless shelters and warming centers.
'It's like a breaking point;' Campus stress mounts during UC academic workers strike
A month into the nation's largest strike involving higher education, the work stoppage by University of California academic workers at 10 campuses is causing stress for many students.
Former Orinda high school students allege district knew about teacher's sex abuse
Three former students of Miramonte High School in Orinda filed a lawsuit this week against the school and the Acalanes Union High School District.
Castro Valley man identified as victim in deadly Dublin freeway crash
A man killed early Thursday on a Dublin freeway off-ramp was identified as 31-year-old Castro Valley resident Nicholas Garcia, a sergeant with the Alameda County coroner's bureau said Friday.
Former warden for Dublin women's prison convicted of sexually abusing inmates
A jury found the former warden of a federal women's prison in Dublin guilty Thursday of molesting inmates and forcing them to pose naked in their cells.
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San Jose Eggo waffles factory fined $85K for toxic gas leak
A San Jose facility that makes waffles has been ordered to pay nearly $85,000 in connection with the release of toxic ammonia gas from its facility last year.
San Jose homeowner charged in shooting of unarmed Black man renting nearby Airbnb
A white San Jose homeowner has been charged with felony assault and may face a hate crime charge in connection with the shooting of an unarmed Black man who was renting a nearby Airbnb, prosecutors said.
Woman fatally struck by SUV was co-founder of San Jose health care organization
A SUV hit the co-founder of a San Jose health care organization and killed her Wednesday evening, according to city officials.
Newly-elected Santa Clara County Sheriff start early in wake of predecessor's resignation
Santa Clara County Sheriff-elect Bob Jonsen will assume his duties one month early after his embattled predecessor abruptly resigned in October.
Pedestrian killed in San Jose's 61st traffic fatality of 2022
A pedestrian in San Jose has died after being struck by a driver Wednesday night, the 61st person to be killed in a traffic collision in the city this year, breaking last year's record.
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Update: Teen arrested in 2021 murder of 78-year-old Vallejo woman
Homicide investigators have arrested a 19-year-old for the August 2021 killing of a 78-year-old Vallejo woman.
Petaluma police arrest man who randomly beat up two men from Sweden
Petaluma police say they arrested a man Thursday who beat up two men from Sweden in a hotel parking lot.
After stroke, retired North Bay detective serves community through food bank
A North Bay man dealing with a serious health problem has discovered that volunteering at the food bank doesn't just help others. It also puts his own life into perspective.
Petaluma Police searching for bank robbery suspect
Police are searching for a man who walked into a Petaluma bank early Thursday afternoon and robbed it of an undisclosed amount of cash.
Sonoma board of supervisors approves minimum wage increase
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an increase in the county's minimum wage for some workers by nearly 3 percent.
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Batten down, here comes the storm
With waves of rain expected to sweep across the Bay Area and feet of snowfall coming to the Sierra, this weekend is likely to be wild 'n' wet. (12-10-22)
Atmospheric river set to wreak weekend weather havoc
Forecasters warned on Friday that even a weak atmospheric river has enough of a punch to dump more than 2 inches of rain in the Bay Area and bury the Sierra under several feet of snow over the weekend.
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Alexandra Pelosi on her father Paul Pelosi's recovery from brutal attack
Preview: In an interview airing on "CBS Sunday Morning" December 11, the documentarian talks about the brutal attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and says she hasn't slept since.
Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
Paul Pelosi attack: Federal prosecutors have "substantial new evidence" against DePape
The man accused of attacking Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul with a hammer inside their San Francisco home made an appearance in federal court Wednesday.
Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
Update: Nancy Pelosi will remain in Congress, hand over Democratic Party leadership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as leader of the Democratic Party but will continue to represent San Francisco in Congress.
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PG&E: Officials seeing increase in scammers during holidays
As the holiday season approaches, PG&E officials say they have seen a doubling of the number of attempted scams reported by consumers in 2022.
SFNext: Searching for solutions to city's intractable problems
Recently, about 200 San Franciscans gathered to come up with fresh ideas that may lead to fixing some deep-rooted challenges: homelessness, housing affordability and public safety.
SFNext: KPIX reporter shares perspective on Asian hate crimes
At the SFNext Conference that was recently held at the Exploratorium, there was a lot of discussion about the Asian-American community and a sense that many residents of Asian descent no longer feel safe in San Francisco.
SFNext: San Francisco teacher's odyssey getting to and from work a non-stop challenge
A San Francisco special education teacher has a daily challenge that starts hours before class begins: getting to work on time in a place she can't afford to live.
SFNext: Formerly homeless San Franciscan urges dramatic change
For many of us, it's hard to imagine how San Francisco can have so much wealth, and yet so many people are homeless and living in poverty.
Food For Bay Area Families
Food for Bay Area Families brings needed relief to local food banks
As the holidays draw near, food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need.
After stroke, retired North Bay detective serves community through food bank
A North Bay man dealing with a serious health problem has discovered that volunteering at the food bank doesn't just help others. It also puts his own life into perspective.
Alameda County food bank faces high demand
Reed Cowan talked with Michael Altfest with Alameda County Community Food Bank. (12-8-22)
Food For Bay Area Families: Acalanes High School students contribute to Food Bank of Contra Costa &
KPIX 5's Reed Cowan talks to students from Acalanes High School, who contributed over $15,000 to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. (12/8/22)
After stroke, retired North Bay detective serves community through food bank
After a stroke changed his life, a retired North Bay detective has found a way to boost his strength and spirits while helping others, by volunteering at his local food bank. John Ramos reports. (12/8/22)
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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Sonoma board of supervisors approves minimum wage increase
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an increase in the county's minimum wage for some workers by nearly 3 percent.
Haney's bill would keep landlords from charging costly security deposits
A new bill proposed by the assembly member who represents San Francisco would protect California renters from paying more than a month's rent for security deposits.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
Newly-elected Santa Clara County Sheriff start early in wake of predecessor's resignation
Santa Clara County Sheriff-elect Bob Jonsen will assume his duties one month early after his embattled predecessor abruptly resigned in October.
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Bay Area home sellers see offers drop as interest rates weigh down buyers
A cooling Bay Area housing market is giving buyers more leverage but sales are still off thanks to the rising mortgage interest rate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Atmospheric river set to wreak weekend weather havoc
Forecasters warned on Friday that even a weak atmospheric river has enough of a punch to dump more than 2 inches of rain in the Bay Area and bury the Sierra under several feet of snow over the weekend.
Many Raiders responsible for late-game meltdown vs. Rams
After winning three games in a row to creep back into playoff contention, the Las Vegas Raiders blew it all by playing not to lose against a Los Angeles Rams team that had nothing to lose.
Aryan Brotherhood gang members charged in California prison murders
A federal grand jury has added murder counts to a list of previously filed racketeering charges against five inmate members of the California Aryan Brotherhood for four state prison yard slayings from 2011 to 2018.
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Surging Alameda County COVID cases force return of masks to jails, shelters, warming centers
A steady rise in COVID cases forced Alameda County health officials Friday to order the wearing of mask inside long-term care facilities, jails, homeless shelters and warming centers.
Masks recommended again in NYC, LA and other cities as COVID cases climb
Around 14% of Americans now live in counties at "high" COVID-19 Community Levels, up from 5% last week.
San Francisco Unified settles federal lawsuit against Juul
The San Francisco Unified School District announced Thursday that it has reached a settlement with Juul Labs, as the company agreed to resolve thousands of lawsuits over its vaping products.
FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5
U.S. regulators on Thursday cleared doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5.
Bay Area parents deal with children's meds shortage amid rising 'tripledemic' concerns
As COVID-19, flu and RSV cases rise heading into winter, parents are having a hard time treating their kids at home as over-the-counter medications become harder to find on store shelves.
Bay Area Crime
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Aryan Brotherhood gang members charged in California prison murders
A federal grand jury has added murder counts to a list of previously filed racketeering charges against five inmate members of the California Aryan Brotherhood for four state prison yard slayings from 2011 to 2018.
Former SF Building Inspector pleads guilty to taking illegal payments
Bernard Curran, a former San Francisco Senior Building Inspector, pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of accepting gratuity payments as rewards for approving building permits.
San Jose homeowner charged in shooting of unarmed Black man renting nearby Airbnb
A white San Jose homeowner has been charged with felony assault and may face a hate crime charge in connection with the shooting of an unarmed Black man who was renting a nearby Airbnb, prosecutors said.
Former Orinda high school students allege district knew about teacher's sex abuse
Three former students of Miramonte High School in Orinda filed a lawsuit this week against the school and the Acalanes Union High School District.
Update: Teen arrested in 2021 murder of 78-year-old Vallejo woman
Homicide investigators have arrested a 19-year-old for the August 2021 killing of a 78-year-old Vallejo woman.
KPIX Special Reports
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about harm reduction.
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Photos: Carrie Underwood plays country hits at Chase Center
Country singer Carrie Underwood brought her "Denim & Rhinestones Tour" to the Chase Center in San Francisco Saturday night.
Photos: The Flaming Lips dazzle fans at Warfield
Beloved psychedelic indie rockers the Flaming Lips brought a long-delayed concert to the Warfield in San Francisco Friday night.
Photos: Mercyful Fate delivers dazzling show at Hard Rock Sacramento
Reunited Danish metal legends Mercyful Fate played their first Northern California concert in over two decades Sunday at the Hard Rock Sacramento in Wheatland with special guests Kreator.
Panic! At the Disco draws big crowd to Chase Center
Songwriter Brendon Urie and his band Panic! At the Disco brought their Viva Las Vengeance Tour to the Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday night.
Friday Photos from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2022
Hardly Stictly Bluegrass 2022 started out warm but got foggy quickly as the Drive-By Truckers, Sam Bush and others entertained the thousands gathered in Golden Gate Park.
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Bay Area nurse helps finance life-saving heart surgery for Ugandan children
A San Mateo County woman who survived a rare form of cancer as a teen has made it her personal mission to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children in Uganda.
SF woman works to fight discrimination, build bridges in her community
A San Francisco woman is working both on the front lines and behind the scenes to fight discrimination and foster unity.
North Bay woodworker's creations helping feed needy families
A Santa Rosa man has found a creative way to raise money for Food for Bay Area Families by using his passion in life to construct his own way of giving.
South SF student group founds project to help abuse survivors heal
A group of students based in South San Francisco has earned recognition for a service project that was developed to help abuse survivors.
JA: Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
After years of living next to an abandoned city lot, a Richmond woman took matters into her own hands, and ended up creating a thriving place of community in her neighborhood.
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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.