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Pride Weekend in San Francisco kicks off with family-friendly block party
Among the many Pride events around the Bay Area, there was a block party Saturday in the Castro District for families.
Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews worked to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
Fire in Alamo burns 3 acres, damages house
A fire in Alamo Saturday afternoon burned three acres and damaged a residence.
2 killed, 10 wounded in shooting at Oslo nightclub, police say
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from "moderate" to "extraordinary" — the highest level — after the attack.
Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
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PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (6-25-22)
Pride Weekend in S.F. kicks off with family-friendly block party
Among the many Pride events around the Bay Area, there was a block party Saturday in the Castro District for families. Shawn Chitnis reports. (6-25-22)
Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. John Ramos reports. (6-25-22)
Abortion rights protesters take to the streets across the country
There were dozens of protests across the country Saturday and local law enforcement was warned about threats to judges and state officials. (6-25-22)
First Alert Weather Saturday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Darren Peck has the weekend forecast. (6-25-22)
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
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Potential impacts of Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade
CBS News Bay Area anchor Len Kiese talks to political science adjunct professor Donna Crane with San Jose State University about how women in California and other pro-abortion rights states could be impacted by the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Local doctor discusses monkeypox outbreak
CBS News Bay Area's Anne Makovec asks Dr. Anne Liu, infectious disease physician at Stanford Health Care, about the symptoms of monkeypox, and how this outbreak differs from previous outbreaks
Former stars want to bring a pro women's soccer team to the Bay Area
KPIX5's Vern Glenn speaks with former U.S. Women's national team member and World Cup champion Brandi Chastain about attempting to bring a pro women's soccer team to the Bay Area to join the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
California Proposition 12 now in front of the Supreme Court
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsak on the Biden administration supporting the pork industry in its fight against Prop 12, which is now in front of the Supreme Court.
Interview with Rep. Zoe Lofgren on Jan. 6 Hearings
KPIX5's Anne Makovec speaks to Rep. Zoe Lofgren about the congressional hearings for the Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol riots
How summer is changing across the Bay Area
On this week's "Weather Extra," chief meteorologist Paul Heggen takes a look at how summer is changing across the nation and closer to home in the Bay Area.
Latest on the new COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot effectiveness
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec sits down with Dr. Malathi Srinivasan from Stanford Health Care. They discuss the newest COVID vaccine and how effective our booster shots are.
SF & Peninsula News
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Pride Weekend in San Francisco kicks off with family-friendly block party
Among the many Pride events around the Bay Area, there was a block party Saturday in the Castro District for families.
BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
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Fire in Alamo burns 3 acres, damages house
A fire in Alamo Saturday afternoon burned three acres and damaged a residence.
Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
Jury awards $21M to family of pregnant teen shot by Fremont police
A federal jury awarded $21 million to the family of a pregnant teen who was shot and killed by undercover Fremont police officers five years ago, attorneys said.
Update: Brush fire burning along Kirker Pass Road near Clayton 100% contained
Fire crews in Contra Costa County have completely contained a grass fire that burned near Clayton Friday.
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Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews worked to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
Power returning to Stanford University campus after 3 days of outages
The Stanford University campus is returning to normal operations after a three-day power outage led to the cancellation of summer classes and other events.
Vegetation fire burning in unincorporated Morgan Hill
A brush fire is burning in the southern part of Santa Clara County near Morgan Hill Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
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.
Sonoma County agrees to expand independent police oversight after lengthy negotiations
Sonoma County has reached an agreement after more than a year of negotiations with two labor associations to expand independent oversight of law enforcement, the county announced Thursday.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband charged in Napa DUI
Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was charged Thursday with driving under the influence in connection with a Napa crash he was in last month.
Hell Angels members face life sentences for murder, racketeering
A federal court convicted two members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Sonoma County and a third Angel from Fresno on charges of murder in aid of racketeering this week.
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Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Oakland's Uhuru Furniture store furnishing pride in Grand Lake community
Uhuru Furniture and Collectables' mission has been serving the Grand Lake community in Oakland for 33 years. The resale furniture store aims to put power in the hands of the community, furnishing change for certain communities.
Changes come anew to San Francisco Castro District, for better or worse
The neighborhood is a symbol of gay freedom known around the world, but like the city of San Francisco, the Castro is changing. Again.
SFMTA Transportation Director Jeffrey Tumlin feels responsibility to LGBTQ community
San Francisco isn't shy about celebrating Pride, but when they were looking for a new transit director, they wanted someone who could usher in an entirely new transportation culture for the City. But the man they chose also broke barriers in the social culture, as well.
Bilingual 'Romeo y Juliet' production focuses on love and inclusivity
The words of Shakespeare have stood the test of time, but imagine hearing these stories told in a new and different way. That's exactly what's happening in Orinda, in Cal Shakes' adaptation of Shakespeare's most well-known love story, Romeo and Juliet.
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Pride Weekend in San Francisco kicks off with family-friendly block party
Among the many Pride events around the Bay Area, there was a block party Saturday in the Castro District for families.
BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
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.
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Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds
The San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals
The Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7 on Saturday.
Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds stopped their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Greinke, Olivares power Royals to 3-1 win over A's
Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball, Edward Olivares hit two solo homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Friday night.
NBA Draft: Champion Warriors select Patrick Baldwin Jr. with 28th pick
The Golden State Warriors will build a roster with the mission to repeat as NBA champions. How the team's new draft picks will fit into that quest remains to be seen.
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Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Bay Area Planned Parenthood readies facilities for post-Roe influx
Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood said they were already increasing their resources to accommodate growing demand from out-of-state patients before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
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Pride Weekend in San Francisco kicks off with family-friendly block party
Among the many Pride events around the Bay Area, there was a block party Saturday in the Castro District for families.
Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews worked to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
Fire in Alamo burns 3 acres, damages house
A fire in Alamo Saturday afternoon burned three acres and damaged a residence.
Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
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Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Alameda County lifts latest indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decline
Three weeks after implementing an indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases, health officials in Alameda County said the requirement will be dropped as of Saturday, June 25.
San Jose ban on flavored tobacco set to go into effect July 1
San Jose's ban on flavored tobacco will go into effect on July 1, prohibiting the sale of any tobacco products with an artificial flavor, natural flavor, aroma, herb or spice.
Bay Area Crime
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Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
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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Pride Weekend in San Francisco kicks off with family-friendly block party
Among the many Pride events around the Bay Area, there was a block party Saturday in the Castro District for families.
BART and SF Muni prep for San Francisco Pride Parade service
BART and SF Muni will be providing special service to help people get to and from the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday.
Fears mount that Supreme Court will undo same-sex marriage rights
When word of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Roe v. Wade leaked in early May, there were concerns about what it could mean for other rights. Sure enough, in a concurring opinion today, Justice Clarence Thomas urged the court to review other cases protecting contraceptive access, and same-sex marriages.
SFPD pumps up presence to protect Pride events
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack San Francisco this weekend to celebrate Pride and attend the Pride parade, and the SFPD is taking extra steps to ensure that those events are safe.
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.
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Photos: Pearl Jam delivers epic set at Oakland Arena
Alternative-rock heroes Pearl Jam offered up an epic set of fan favorites and classic-rock covers at the Oakland Arena Thursday.
Photos: Aussie punks Amyl & the Sniffers pack Great American
Kinetic Aussie punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers played the second of two packed, sold-out shows at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Crews free fox trapped in steel pipe near Oracle Park
A fox got its head stuck in a steel pipe at a construction site near Oracle Park in San Francisco and fire crews used a saw to get the terrified creature safely freed.
Photos: Dua Lipa Brings Long-Delayed 'Future Nostalgia Tour' to San Jose
British singer Dua Lipa brought her "Future Nostalgia Tour" to the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night, playing songs from that now two-year-old album along with other hits.
Photos: Judas Priest and Queensrÿche Bring Metal to the Fox in Oakland
Legendary metal band Judas Priest brought their long-delayed 50th anniversary tour to the Fox in Oakland Saturday for an incendiary sold-out show featuring support from Queensrÿche.
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JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.