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San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
Fireworks spark overnight brush fire in Antioch
Authorities in the East Bay said illegal fireworks started an overnight grass fire in Antioch.
Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
Where to Find Bay Area July 4th Parades And Fireworks Shows
Some July 4th festivities across the Bay Area will be returning for the first time in two years since the pandemic began this holiday, celebrating with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
San Francisco restaurant owners optimistic about business uptick on July 4th weekend
It's been an uphill battle for the Bay Area restaurant industry during the pandemic, but there were a couple of bright spots in San Francisco this holiday weekend.
Crews raise containment on Rices Fire; 5 homes destroyed
Cal Fire said crews continue to make progress on the Rices Fire in Nevada County, increasing containment to 45% as of Sunday morning.
Trump told allies he might announce 2024 presidential bid early, sources say
Trump has told allies and aides in recent days that he is seriously considering announcing a 2024 presidential run as early as this summer, three people close to him said.
Assemblymember Matt Haney, community leaders respond to rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Backed by community leaders, Assemblymember Matt Haney and representatives from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office highlighted the 177.5 percent increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes at a press conference Friday.
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First Alert Weather Sunday Morning Forecast
KPIX meteorologist Darren Peck says fog is probable on coast for the July 4th holiday . (7-3-22)
PIX Now
KPIX 5 Morning News headlines for Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Fireworks suspected of sparking overnight brush fire in Antioch
Devin Fehely reports on crews responding to an overnight brush fire in Antioch blamed on fireworks (7-3-2022)
San Francisco restaurant owners optimistic about business uptick on July 4th Weekend
Betty Yu reports on two SF restaurants seeing big crowds on July 4th holiday weekend as post-COVID recovery continues (7-3-2022)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (7-2-22)
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CBS News investigation: 'Crime Without Punishment'
As the nation is seeing a rise in violent crime, a CBS News investigation found that homicides are going unsolved at a historic pace. CBS News Chief Investigative Correspondent Jim Axelrod discusses FBI statistics showing that the murder clearance rate has fallen to its lowest point in more than half a century
Implications of latest Supreme Court rulings
CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec talks to USF professor James Taylor about the Supreme Court rulings on the Environmental Protection Agency and immigration
Second season of 'Mysteries Decoded' premieres July 6th on KBCW
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to a private investigator Jennifer Marshall how she got involved in the field, and how she came on board hosting the show.
Weather Extra: Chances of another La Nina
On this week's Weather Extra, the last two winters were both under the influence of La Nina. What are the chances we’ll go into a ‘Triple Dip?’ First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck says chances are likely, based on the early indication for this fall and early winter.
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
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San Francisco restaurant owners optimistic about business uptick on July 4th weekend
It's been an uphill battle for the Bay Area restaurant industry during the pandemic, but there were a couple of bright spots in San Francisco this holiday weekend.
Assemblymember Matt Haney, community leaders respond to rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Backed by community leaders, Assemblymember Matt Haney and representatives from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office highlighted the 177.5 percent increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes at a press conference Friday.
'Safe and sane' consumer fireworks remain available in parts of Bay Area
With Fourth of July around the corner, "safe and sane" fireworks are on sale in several locations in the Bay Area.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Pro-choice demonstrators march in Burlingame Saturday
Supporters of abortion rights who rallied in Burlingame's Washington Park on Saturday acknowledged their task will require an ongoing commitment to restore what the Supreme Court has just taken away.
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Fireworks spark overnight brush fire in Antioch
Authorities in the East Bay said illegal fireworks started an overnight grass fire in Antioch.
1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
Suspects arrested after armed robbery in Danville Trader Joe's parking lot
Authorities arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of a Danville Trader Joe's store Friday afternoon.
East Bay man fixes, donates bikes to benefit needy
A Castro Valley man fixes up bicycles and gives them away to people who otherwise couldn't afford them.
Con Fire officially merges with East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
The much-anticipated consolidation of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire) and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District became official Friday.
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San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
Bone-dry Santa Clara County on high alert for illegal fireworks
With the extremely dry conditions this Fourth of July holiday weekend, authorities are on high alert in the Santa Clara County where fireworks are banned.
San Jose police investigate two downtown stabbings; 3 hospitalized, 1 arrested
Police in San Jose are investigating two separate stabbing incidents early Saturday that left three people hospitalized and one suspect in custody.
Forget fireworks, it's food prices that are exploding this Fourth of July
With so many firework restrictions in place across the Bay Area, spending too much on sparklers won't be a problem this 4th of July. Stocking up for a barbeque, on the other hand, is another story.
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Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
Elderly man struck, killed crossing Rohnert Park Expressway Friday
An 82-year-old Rohnert Park man was struck and killed Friday by a passing vehicle while attempting to cross busy Rohnert Park Expressway.
North Bay woman sentenced for embezzling from employers, tax evasion
A Petaluma woman has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employers, along with tax evasion.
UPDATE: Highway 29 reopens after hazmat spill near St. Helena cleaned up
State Highway 29 in the area of St. Helena reopened Thursday afternoon after a hazardous materials spill caused an hours-long closure, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
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First Alert Weather Sunday Morning Forecast
KPIX meteorologist Darren Peck says fog is probable on coast for the July 4th holiday . (7-3-22)
First Alert Weather Saturday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Darren Peck has an unusually cool forecast for the holiday weekend. (7-2-22)
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East Bay man fixes, donates bikes to benefit needy
A Castro Valley man fixes up bicycles and gives them away to people who otherwise couldn't afford them.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
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.
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Drag show near Sacramento disrupted, Proud Boys possibly involved
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
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Toro's 9th-inning single sends Mariners over A's
Abraham Toro singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift the Mariners over the A's 2-1 Saturday.
White Sox hold off Giants 5-3
Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs and the White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the Giants on Saturday.
Giants fall in pitching duel to White Sox 1-0
Leury García broke up a scoreless game on an RBI single with two outs in the top of the ninth and the White Sox beat the Giants 1-0 on Friday night.
Murphy's 2 RBIs lift Oakland to 3-1 win over Mariners
Sean Murphy delivered a pair of key two-out hits, including a solo home run and the Oakland A's beat the Mariners 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Update: Warriors lose Lee, GPII, Porter; Looney signs 3-year deal
The Golden State Warriors brought back one of their key free agents, retaining Kevon Looney on a three-year deal that could be worth about $26 million, but lost three other pieces.
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Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
Trump told allies he might announce 2024 presidential bid early, sources say
Trump has told allies and aides in recent days that he is seriously considering announcing a 2024 presidential run as early as this summer, three people close to him said.
Assemblymember Matt Haney, community leaders respond to rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Backed by community leaders, Assemblymember Matt Haney and representatives from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office highlighted the 177.5 percent increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes at a press conference Friday.
California lacked safeguards for exposed gun owner info, experts say
Cybersecurity experts say the California Department of Justice apparently failed to follow basic security procedures on its website, exposing the personal information of potentially hundreds of thousands of gun owners.
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San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
Fireworks spark overnight brush fire in Antioch
Authorities in the East Bay said illegal fireworks started an overnight grass fire in Antioch.
Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
San Francisco restaurant owners optimistic about business uptick on July 4th weekend
It's been an uphill battle for the Bay Area restaurant industry during the pandemic, but there were a couple of bright spots in San Francisco this holiday weekend.
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Assembly approves bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to set up places where opioid users could legally inject drugs in supervised settings.
California first to cover health care for all immigrants
California will become the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
New California law aims to make school less of a yawn with later starts
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation's most populous state can't start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can't start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times.
Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
County officials confirm finding West Nile Virus in Milpitas
County officials said Wednesday that West Nile virus was detected in Santa Clara County for the first time this year.
Bay Area Crime
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San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
Assemblymember Matt Haney, community leaders respond to rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Backed by community leaders, Assemblymember Matt Haney and representatives from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office highlighted the 177.5 percent increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes at a press conference Friday.
1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
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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Drag show near Sacramento disrupted, Proud Boys possibly involved
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
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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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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
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.
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
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.