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Serial ADA litigant pleads guilty to tax evasion; home confinement sentence proposed
A 60-year-old Carmichael man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Sacramento to filing a false tax return and admitted that he failed to report more than a million dollars he received from settling litigation he initiated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Impending cold front prompts Bay Area freeze watch; Rain, gusty winds on the way
A cold front passing through Northern California will bring wind and rain late Wednesday to the North Bay that will spread to the rest of the Bay Area by Thursday, according to a bulletin from the National Weather Service.
Audit shows some Oakland firefighters don't have required certifications
Three out of four supervisors and six out of 15 inspectors in the Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau did not have a required certification, a city audit released earlier this month revealed.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Several Bay Area warming centers open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open through Sunday in Santa Clara County, where temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight through the weekend.
Approaching storms could bring up to 5 feet of snow to Sierra; avalanche watch issued
A travel warning has been issued for the Sierra starting Wednesday night as the first of two storm systems expected to deliver up to five feet of snow closes in on the region.
Power outage near Oakland Zoo affects thousands of customers
A power outage near Oakland Zoo affected thousands of residents in Oakland and San Leandro Wednesday afternoon.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79.
Food bank volunteer driven by her own hunger experience
A Bay Area food bank volunteer knows what it's like to grow up hungry and her experience is driving her to help others like her.
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Wednesday noon news update from KPIX 5
Wednesday afternoon First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch
11/30/22
Power outage affects 2,500 customers in San Leandro
A power outage has left some 2,500 people without power Wednesday afternoon. PG&E was investigating the cause.
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Online tools abound to help shoppers find holiday deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday set records on paper, but inflation takes its toll — and that’s actually good news for anyone who did not finish getting gifts for everyone on their list. Interview with USA Today technology columnist Jennifer Jolly.
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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)
New guidelines to care for premature babies
November 17th marks world prematurity day. Dr. Gary Darmstadt, professor of pediatrics and co-principal investigator of the Prematurity Research Center at Stanford Medicine, discusses the new World Health Organization's updated guidelines for the care of premature and low birthweight babies
Tips for those searching for jobs amid tech industry layoffs
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto sits down with Dylan Houle, executive director of Santa Clara University career center, to discuss resources and options for those recently laid off from the tech industry and beyond.
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DoorDash slashing 1,250 jobs, readjusting after pandemic hiring surge
DoorDash is eliminating about 1,250 corporate jobs, or about 6% of its workforce, saying it hired too many people when delivery demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
13th annual Drag Queens on Ice show returns to dazzle at SF Union Square
It is a San Francisco tradition that brings color and entertainment to Union Square. Drag Queens on Ice returns for its 13th year.
SF supervisors approve SFPD use of deadly robots, military-grade weapons
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 in favor of a policy proposal to allow the SFPD to utilize military-grade weapons, including the controversial use of lethal remote-controlled robots.
Armed robber sought after South San Francisco bank heist
South San Francisco police are seeking a man who robbed a bank on Monday morning.
Suspects in fatal shooting on San Francisco Muni bus arrested in Daly City
Officers arrested two suspects in a shooting aboard a San Francisco Muni bus in August that left one person dead and another injured, police announced Tuesday.
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Audit shows some Oakland firefighters don't have required certifications
Three out of four supervisors and six out of 15 inspectors in the Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau did not have a required certification, a city audit released earlier this month revealed.
Power outage near Oakland Zoo affects thousands of customers
A power outage near Oakland Zoo affected thousands of residents in Oakland and San Leandro Wednesday afternoon.
Man found dead in remains of residential fire in Oakland
A man died in a residential fire Tuesday evening in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood, fire officials said.
Livermore school custodian takes care of business while watching USA-Iran World Cup match
With the high-stakes USA World Cup match against Iran on during school hours, Livermore High School custodian Rick Gutierrez was among those doing some multi-tasking Tuesday.
Dublin police say man killed in domestic dispute was shot in self defense
The Dublin Police Department announced Tuesday that a man killed during a domestic dispute over a week ago was done in self defense.
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Columbus Park homeless camper wants San Jose to return his belongings as promised
A few months ago, the city took most of Rudy Ortega's belongings during a sweep, promising to put them in storage free of charge. But no one has paid the fees and now the storage facility is threatening to throw his stuff out.
South Bay campaign aims to raise funds for arts organizations
A group of South Bay organizations have teamed up for a collaborative fundraising drive on Giving Tuesday with the aim of supporting the arts in Silicon Valley.
Several Bay Area warming centers open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open through Sunday in Santa Clara County, where temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight through the weekend.
VTA looks to hire new bus drivers amid nationwide shortage
Wait times are getting longer for bus riders in Santa Clara County just as bus ridership is rebounding after the pandemic, largely due to a nationwide shortage of drivers.
Seaside police investigate gunfire exchanged between two moving vehicles Monday
Police are investigating a shootout between suspect in two moving cars late Monday morning in Seaside.
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Update: All-clear issued after bomb threat at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley
Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley has been deemed safe after a bomb threat Wednesday morning canceled classes for the rest of the day and prompted evacuations and a search of the campus, police said.
Napa County to forgive ADU construction loans if rented at below-market rates
The Napa County Board of Supervisors approved a measure Tuesday that will forgive construction loans for granny units if homeowners rent them at below-market rates to people who earn less than the area's median income.
Police arrest Petaluma man for assault with a rock
Police arrested a Petaluma man Tuesday night after he reportedly assaulted someone with a rock that evening.
Loss of son to opioids inspires North Bay couple to teach others how to use Narcan
The number of opioid-related deaths in California has almost tripled over the past few years. One North Bay family is trying to reverse the trend by offering community members training on how to use Narcan.
Napa naturopathic doctor gets 3 years in fake COVID-19 vaccine card scam
A North Bay naturopathic doctor who sold fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to nearly three years in prison.
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Impending cold front prompts Bay Area freeze watch; Rain, gusty winds on the way
A cold front passing through Northern California will bring wind and rain late Wednesday to the North Bay that will spread to the rest of the Bay Area by Thursday, according to a bulletin from the National Weather Service.
Approaching storms could bring up to 5 feet of snow to Sierra; avalanche watch issued
A travel warning has been issued for the Sierra starting Wednesday night as the first of two storm systems expected to deliver up to five feet of snow closes in on the region.
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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.
DePape pleads not guilty to federal charges in Pelosi attack
The man charged in the attack of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges of attempting to kidnap a federal official and assaulting a federal official's family member.
Grand jury indicts DePape on kidnapping, assault charges in Pelosi attack
A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned an indictment charging David DePape with assault and attempted kidnapping in connection with the assault of Paul Pelosi at his San Francisco home.
Nancy Pelosi doesn't talk about her future in call with House Democrats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praised her caucus Wednesday on a call with members for defying the odds and keeping more seats than expected in this year's midterms -- but shared no insight into her future.
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Livermore school custodian takes care of business while watching USA-Iran World Cup match
With the high-stakes USA World Cup match against Iran on during school hours, Livermore High School custodian Rick Gutierrez was among those doing some multi-tasking Tuesday.
Food bank volunteer driven by her own hunger experience
A Bay Area food bank volunteer knows what it's like to grow up hungry and her experience is driving her to help others like her.
Oakland storekeeper unites neighbors, celebrates Thanksgiving as cultural cornucopia
The Alawdi family in Oakland hosts an annual Thanksgiving celebration that brings together people for a dinner featuring multicultural cuisine.
Iranian hair salon owner stands up for human rights in her homeland
A visit to Nooshi Nayak's hair salon in San Jose was always about more than a cut and a blow dry.
Century-old Berkeley plumbing company helps find pets a forever home
Blame it on the pandemic or the rising cost of inflation, but whatever the cause Bay Area animal shelters are in crisis.
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.
Giving Tuesday: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley offers matching donations
Interview with Diane Baker Hayward of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank.
Whole Foods' 'Shop Local, Give Local' program provides food bank funding
Interview with Shannon Ides of Whole Foods Market in Cupertino
Shop local, give local' campaign boosts donations to Food For Bay Area Families
On this Giving Tuesday, Reed Cowan is at Whole Foods in Cupertino where the 'Shop local, give local' campaign is making donations to Food For Bay Area Families go even further.
Giving Tuesday: Bay Area food banks seek help while working overtime to feed the hungry
Interview with Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
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Audit shows some Oakland firefighters don't have required certifications
Three out of four supervisors and six out of 15 inspectors in the Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau did not have a required certification, a city audit released earlier this month revealed.
DoorDash slashing 1,250 jobs, readjusting after pandemic hiring surge
DoorDash is eliminating about 1,250 corporate jobs, or about 6% of its workforce, saying it hired too many people when delivery demand surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Columbus Park homeless camper wants San Jose to return his belongings as promised
A few months ago, the city took most of Rudy Ortega's belongings during a sweep, promising to put them in storage free of charge. But no one has paid the fees and now the storage facility is threatening to throw his stuff out.
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader in historic first
Long considered a rising star in the party, the 52-year-old Jeffries will make history as the first Black party leader in either chamber of Congress.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
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Serial ADA litigant pleads guilty to tax evasion; home confinement sentence proposed
A 60-year-old Carmichael man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Sacramento to filing a false tax return and admitted that he failed to report more than a million dollars he received from settling litigation he initiated under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Audit shows some Oakland firefighters don't have required certifications
Three out of four supervisors and six out of 15 inspectors in the Oakland Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau did not have a required certification, a city audit released earlier this month revealed.
Impending cold front prompts Bay Area freeze watch; Rain, gusty winds on the way
A cold front passing through Northern California will bring wind and rain late Wednesday to the North Bay that will spread to the rest of the Bay Area by Thursday, according to a bulletin from the National Weather Service.
Approaching storms could bring up to 5 feet of snow to Sierra; avalanche watch issued
A travel warning has been issued for the Sierra starting Wednesday night as the first of two storm systems expected to deliver up to five feet of snow closes in on the region.
Power outage near Oakland Zoo affects thousands of customers
A power outage near Oakland Zoo affected thousands of residents in Oakland and San Leandro Wednesday afternoon.
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Napa naturopathic doctor gets 3 years in fake COVID-19 vaccine card scam
A North Bay naturopathic doctor who sold fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to nearly three years in prison.
Concord nursing home accused of 'grossly substandard' care to pay $2.3M in settlement
A nursing home in the East Bay recently agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle allegations that it had provided "substandard care" to its residents over a five-year period, attorneys announced Tuesday.
Twitter is no longer enforcing its COVID misinformation policy
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
Toddler sippy cups sold nationwide pose lead-poisoning risk
Green Sprouts recall is sixth in November involving child products containing the toxic substance banned decades ago.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Bay Area Crime
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Police arrest Petaluma man for assault with a rock
Police arrested a Petaluma man Tuesday night after he reportedly assaulted someone with a rock that evening.
SF supervisors approve SFPD use of deadly robots, military-grade weapons
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 in favor of a policy proposal to allow the SFPD to utilize military-grade weapons, including the controversial use of lethal remote-controlled robots.
Napa naturopathic doctor gets 3 years in fake COVID-19 vaccine card scam
A North Bay naturopathic doctor who sold fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards during the height of the coronavirus pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to nearly three years in prison.
Armed robber sought after South San Francisco bank heist
South San Francisco police are seeking a man who robbed a bank on Monday morning.
Suspects in fatal shooting on San Francisco Muni bus arrested in Daly City
Officers arrested two suspects in a shooting aboard a San Francisco Muni bus in August that left one person dead and another injured, police announced Tuesday.
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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13th annual Drag Queens on Ice show returns to dazzle at SF Union Square
It is a San Francisco tradition that brings color and entertainment to Union Square. Drag Queens on Ice returns for its 13th year.
Senate approves landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The Senate on Tuesday approved historic legislation that provides federal protections for same-sex marriages.
Bay Area LGBTQ community fears Rep. Greene's homophobic slur will lead to violence
Far right Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-LGBTQ slur on Twitter has struck fear in the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Castro District vigil marks 44th anniversary of Harvey Milk, George Moscone murders
Among those who came to the Castro District Sunday for a vigil marking the 1978 assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone was a former supervisor who worked with them at City Hall.
LGBTQ lawmakers now make up 10% percent of California legislature
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year's midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
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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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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.
East Bay women spearhead important fundraising event for Fremont ministry
Two East Bay women lead a half century fundraising tradition that has its roots in the oldest Mission olive orchard in the state.
Dynamic duo helps businesses in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood
A pair of native San Franciscans is building a sense of community and empowerment in underserved neighborhoods.
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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.