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San Francisco given go-ahead to start creating nation's first municipal bank
San Francisco is on track to create the first municipal bank in the nation after the city's Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a business and government plan on Tuesday.
Pixar art director finds inspiration for characters in her North Beach neighborhood
On many days, you can find Pixar Art Director Deanna Marsigliese creating characters for animated movies in her North Beach apartment.
Raging Waters San Jose announces its closure: "Thank you for all the wonderful memories"
Raging Waters San Jose announced on Wednesday that it will not be reopening.
Oakland football coach blames city leaders for rise in crime after shooting near practice
The head coach of an Oakland youth football program is fed up with the violence in the city and said the blame goes all the way to the top.
Parents ready to fight potential SFUSD school closures
As San Francisco Unified School District faces major budget pitfalls, city parents are starting to get anxious.
Iconic Pleasanton diner to close after 32 years
This week marks the end of an era in Pleasanton as the popular breakfast spot, the Stable Cafe, is closing its doors for good.
Update: Creek Fire burns 28 acres near Lower Lake in Lake County
Fire crews are responding to a vegetation fire that broke out near the community of Lower Lake in Lake County Wednesday afternoon.
Update: San Francisco standoff ends with allegedly armed suspect in custody
A standoff between San Francisco Police and an allegedly armed person in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon ended with him being taken safely into custody, police said.
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
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Biotech startup Living Carbon enhances trees' ability to capture climate-warming CO2
A Bay Area biotech startup is fighting climate change by genetically enhancing the ability of trees to capture and store carbon dioxide.
Community scientists reveal the hidden powers of sea otters
Twice a month, community scientists in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties -- all trained volunteers -- head out to Elkhorn Slough, a 7-mile arm of Monterey Bay to observe sea otters.
Farmer shows path forward as California composting law goes into effect
A new Bay Area report finds that California is falling short when it comes to reducing the amount of green waste that's going into landfill.
More people feel the heat of climate change as July shatters temperature records
From devastating wildfires, blistering heat and warming oceans, July 2023 was brutally hot and one for the record books.
UCSF doctors leading way on eliminating climate-harmful general anesthesia gas use
Doctors in San Francisco are at the forefront of a movement to replace the drugs used for general anesthesia, which have been determined to be contributing to our climate change crisis.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
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New restaurant and bar in San Francisco's Financial District looks to capture the city's flair
Jocelyn Moran reports on a new business opening in the Financial District and what the owner's vision for the space is.
Pixar art director hosts sketch events in San Francisco to give back to the city that inspires her
Ryan Yamamoto reports on a Pixar art director who says she draws inspiration from her North Beach neighborhood.
Raging Waters San Jose closing its doors after nearly 40 years
Andrea Nakano reports on the closure of Raging Waters San Jose, and the community's reaction to the announcement.
First Alert Weather Wednesday Night Forecast 9-6-23
with meteorologist Darren Peck
Beloved Pleasanton cafe set to close after 32 years
Katie Nielsen reports on the final few days of operation for Pleasanton's iconic Stable Café. (9/6/2023)
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49ers, Nick Bosa reportedly agree on record 5-year $170 deal
The San Francisco 49ers have come to an agreement on a contract extension with holdout defensive end Nick Bosa that would reportedly make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
Trey Lance starts over at 'square zero' with Cowboys after trade from 49ers
Trey Lance says he's starting over at "square zero" with the Dallas Cowboys after getting traded out of San Francisco.
49ers' investment in Trey Lance backfires but it hasn't destroyed the franchise
Few teams have ever cut ties with a highly drafted quarterback as quickly as San Francisco did with Trey Lance, trading him for a pittance before the start of his third season.
Niners lose final preseason game, but fans optimistic about season
The final preseason game against the LA Chargers at Levi's Stadium did not go the way of Niner's fans. Still, that didn't dampen their outlook for the season ahead.
Purdy runs for a touchdown before Chargers backups roll past 49ers
Brock Purdy ran for a 5-yard touchdown during a brief tune-up for the season opener for San Francisco before the Chargers backups beat the 49ers 23-12 in the exhibition finale.
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Job market sees slowdowns
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 187,000 jobs gained in August and a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8%. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talked to Former EDD Director Michael Bernick to break down just what these numbers mean.
Brain implants pave the way for new forms of communication
New proof of concept technology is paving the way for people with ALS or other speech-impairment disabilities to communicate again. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook speaks with Frank Willett - Research Scientist in the Neural Prosthetics Translational Laboratory at Stanford.
New round of tech companies getting ready to go public
Instacart and Arm are among the companies preparing for their IPOs. Global strategist and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, explains how they're proceeding with caution
FDA approves RSV vaccine for newborns
Pfizer's Abrysvo vaccine would be given to pregnant women, who then pass the antibodies to their newborns. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, Stanford Clinical Professor of Medicine, how the vaccine works, how effective it is, and if it's safe
Flu, Covid and RSV: Preventing another 'Tripledemic'
As summer nears its end and the school year begins, it's a good time to think about getting those fall vaccinations against viruses that circulate in colder weather. A so-called 'Tripledemic' of Covid-19, the flu and RSV spread throughout the country last winter. To prevent a repeat, health officials are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and the flu, and now there are new protections against RSV. CBS News Bay Area's Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Jorge Salinas, infectious diseases specialist at Stanford Health Care, about the recommended vaccines
Artificial intelligence: Ownership, rights, and a 'Napster Moment'
AI has been a hot button issue lately and a central issue in the Hollywood writers strike. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks global strategist Professor Olaf Groth, PhD, from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and CEO of Cambrian.ai. about the challenges over potential rules and regulations. Groth also discusses how Intel's $5.4 billion chip deal fell apart, how things appear to be looking up for SpaceX in terms of finances, and the future of driverless cars in San Francisco
SF & Peninsula News
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San Francisco given go-ahead to start creating nation's first municipal bank
San Francisco is on track to create the first municipal bank in the nation after the city's Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a business and government plan on Tuesday.
New restaurant and bar in Financial District looks to show off the best of the city
A San Francisco native is trying to show people a side of the city he loves through a new restaurant and bar he just opened in the Financial District called The Holbrook House.
Pixar art director finds inspiration for characters in her North Beach neighborhood
On many days, you can find Pixar Art Director Deanna Marsigliese creating characters for animated movies in her North Beach apartment.
Parents ready to fight potential SFUSD school closures
As San Francisco Unified School District faces major budget pitfalls, city parents are starting to get anxious.
Update: San Francisco standoff ends with allegedly armed suspect in custody
A standoff between San Francisco Police and an allegedly armed person in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon ended with him being taken safely into custody, police said.
East Bay News
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Oakland football coach blames city leaders for rise in crime after shooting near practice
The head coach of an Oakland youth football program is fed up with the violence in the city and said the blame goes all the way to the top.
Iconic Pleasanton diner to close after 32 years
This week marks the end of an era in Pleasanton as the popular breakfast spot, the Stable Cafe, is closing its doors for good.
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
CHP investigates 2 shootings on Oakland freeways over Labor Day weekend
The California Highway Patrol has launched investigations into two shootings that took place on Oakland freeways over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Oakley police: Man shot dead, woman seriously injured after possible domestic dispute
A man was shot to death and a woman was shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Oakley after an apparent domestic dispute, police said.
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Raging Waters San Jose announces its closure: "Thank you for all the wonderful memories"
Raging Waters San Jose announced on Wednesday that it will not be reopening.
Fruit fly quarantine declared for 112 square miles of Santa Clara County
State agricultural officials have issued a quarantine for backyard grown produce in several South Bay communities, after invasive fruit flies were discovered.
San Jose community, Giants minor league players build life-long bond through host program
For one family, they have built a lifelong bond with the team after hosting over a dozen players in their home for almost a decade.
Body of missing Netflix engineer Yohanes Kidane found in San Francisco Bay
The San Francisco County coroner's office said the body of a 22-year-old Netflix engineer who went missing in August was found in the San Francisco Bay.
Australian tourist charged in double fatal crash in San Mateo County, DA says
An Australian tourist was charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter for a deadly crash on state Highway 84 in San Mateo County on Sept. 1 prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Update: Creek Fire burns 28 acres near Lower Lake in Lake County
Fire crews are responding to a vegetation fire that broke out near the community of Lower Lake in Lake County Wednesday afternoon.
Overturned tanker truck closes westbound I-780 in Benicia
Westbound Interstate Highway 780 in Benicia was shut down Wednesday just west of the Second Street off-ramp due to a spill of approximately 6,000 gallons of hot asphalt from a crashed big-rig.
Highway 12 near Sonoma to be closed for 30 days as crews replace bridge
A portion of state Highway 12 will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday while crews demolish and rebuild a bridge in Sonoma County, Caltrans said.
Update: Westbound I-80 between Vallejo, Hercules to reopen for evening commute
Caltrans said it would reopen a stretch of Westbound Interstate Highway 80 that was closed over the Labor Day weekend in time for the Monday evening commute.
Santa Rosa man arrested on suspicion of pointing laser at sheriff's helicopter
Authorities arrested a Santa Rosa man after tracking down the source of a high-power laser pointer that blinded a sheriff's helicopter crew for several seconds last week.
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First Alert Weather
First Alert Weather Wednesday Night Forecast 9-6-23
with meteorologist Darren Peck
Wednesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen 9/6/23
Expect low clouds and fog to develop over much of the Bay Area Wednesday night. Temperatures will be at seasonal norms through Saturday, with conditions warming up early next week. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (9/6/23)
Wednesday morning First Alert Weather forecast
with Jessica Burch
Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
Expect temperatures to remain near seasonal highs heading into Wednesday, with inland highs reaching the 80s. This weekend, expect temperatures to warm up, with conditions above seasonal norms. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (9/5/23)
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East Bay retirement community serves as LGBT senior mecca
While the Bay Area is known worldwide for its place in LGBTQ history, the popularity of one Walnut Creek retirement home could come as a surprise.
San Ramon Valley school board passes LGBTQ+, Pride flag resolutions unanimously
Tensions rose at the first San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting of the 2023-24 school year on Tuesday as members of the public debated the display of Pride flags on school campuses.
Activists outraged as anti-LGBTQ Santa Rosa church receives state grant
North Bay activists are furious after learning that a controversial local church known for its anti-LGBTQ stance will be receiving money from a state grant to protect the church from hate crimes.
Padilla announces plans for Senate mental health caucus
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla came Wednesday to the San Francisco LGBT Center to announce plans to launch a Senate mental health caucus.
Post-parade S.F. Pride revelers pack Castro District watering holes
After a day of Pride festivities, thousands descended on San Francisco's Castro neighborhood to celebrate what is traditionally the busiest weekend of the year for the community.
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Iconic Pleasanton diner to close after 32 years
This week marks the end of an era in Pleasanton as the popular breakfast spot, the Stable Cafe, is closing its doors for good.
Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry aim to raise $50 million for Oakland schools
Launched in 2019, "Eat. Learn. Play." has distributed 25 million meals, revitalized 12 play areas and allocated $6 million to literacy programs.
Burlingame thrift shop manager finds $5,000, returns it to person who lost it
What would you do if you found $100? What about $1,000? What about much more than that?
Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
Stanford student says social media led to near-fatal eating disorder
Social media is supposed to connect us, but for some, especially children and teens, it can have the opposite effect. In fact, one Stanford student says it almost killed here.
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San Francisco given go-ahead to start creating nation's first municipal bank
San Francisco is on track to create the first municipal bank in the nation after the city's Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a business and government plan on Tuesday.
New restaurant and bar in Financial District looks to show off the best of the city
A San Francisco native is trying to show people a side of the city he loves through a new restaurant and bar he just opened in the Financial District called The Holbrook House.
Pixar art director finds inspiration for characters in her North Beach neighborhood
On many days, you can find Pixar Art Director Deanna Marsigliese creating characters for animated movies in her North Beach apartment.
Raging Waters San Jose announces its closure: "Thank you for all the wonderful memories"
Raging Waters San Jose announced on Wednesday that it will not be reopening.
Oakland football coach blames city leaders for rise in crime after shooting near practice
The head coach of an Oakland youth football program is fed up with the violence in the city and said the blame goes all the way to the top.
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California lawmakers consider plan to cap Naloxone cost at $10
Amid the ongoing fentanyl crisis, the California legislature is considering an East Bay lawmaker's proposal to cap the cost of overdose-reversing drug naloxone to $10 or less.
UC Berkeley bat research may yield insight into Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at Cal have released a study about how bats navigate and they think it may provide answers to some human behavior and even insight into Alzheimer's disease.
As California moves toward decriminalizing psychedelics, moms push back
California legislation that could decriminalize psychedelics including mushrooms is one step closer to becoming reality.
COVID hospitalizations on the rise as U.S. enters Labor Day weekend
Retailers and pharmacies are subsequently seeing increased demand for in-person and at-home COVID testing.
UC Berkeley study of bats uncovers insight into mammal brains
Researchers at University of California, Berkeley have released a study about how bats navigate in social groups, and they think it may provide answers to some human behavior and even insight into Alzheimer's disease.
Bay Area Crime
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Oakland football coach blames city leaders for rise in crime after shooting near practice
The head coach of an Oakland youth football program is fed up with the violence in the city and said the blame goes all the way to the top.
Update: San Francisco standoff ends with allegedly armed suspect in custody
A standoff between San Francisco Police and an allegedly armed person in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon ended with him being taken safely into custody, police said.
CHP investigates 2 shootings on Oakland freeways over Labor Day weekend
The California Highway Patrol has launched investigations into two shootings that took place on Oakland freeways over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Oakley police: Man shot dead, woman seriously injured after possible domestic dispute
A man was shot to death and a woman was shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Oakley after an apparent domestic dispute, police said.
Australian tourist charged in double fatal crash in San Mateo County, DA says
An Australian tourist was charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter for a deadly crash on state Highway 84 in San Mateo County on Sept. 1 prosecutors said Wednesday.
Our Stories Define Us
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
LGBTQ+
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East Bay retirement community serves as LGBT senior mecca
While the Bay Area is known worldwide for its place in LGBTQ history, the popularity of one Walnut Creek retirement home could come as a surprise.
San Ramon Valley school board passes LGBTQ+, Pride flag resolutions unanimously
Tensions rose at the first San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting of the 2023-24 school year on Tuesday as members of the public debated the display of Pride flags on school campuses.
Activists outraged as anti-LGBTQ Santa Rosa church receives state grant
North Bay activists are furious after learning that a controversial local church known for its anti-LGBTQ stance will be receiving money from a state grant to protect the church from hate crimes.
Supreme Court ends term with major decisions on student loans, LGBTQ+ rights
The U.S. Supreme Court closed out its term with two crucial decisions, striking down President Joe Biden's student loan relief program and siding with a web designer who refuses to work with LGBTQ couples. Natalie Brand reports. (6/30/23)
Padilla announces plans for Senate mental health caucus
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla came Wednesday to the San Francisco LGBT Center to announce plans to launch a Senate mental health caucus.
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Photos: Blues guitar giant Buddy Guy delivers explosive set at Stern Grove
87-year-old Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy brought his farewell tour to San Francisco Sunday, delivering a scorching set on an unusually warm afternoon at Stern Grove.
Photos: Taylor Swift dazzles packed house at Levi's Stadium with marathon show
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour landed in Santa Clara for the first of two concerts Friday night and did not disappoint the massive crowd of Swifties gathered as the songwriter powered through an epic 45-song set.
Photos: Swifties descend on Levi's Stadium for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans came together Friday for the first of two Bay Area concerts of the pop megastar's Eras Tour, making for a festive atmosphere outside Levi's Stadium.
Photos: San Francisco Symphony teams with jazz-funk band Lettuce at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continued this past Sunday with the San Francisco Symphony adding a twist to its annual performance, collaborating with guest artist Lettuce.
Photos: Beatles great Ringo Starr brings All-Starr Band to Masonic
Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr brought his All-Starr Band featuring Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, multi-instrumentalist Edgar Winter and more to the Masonic in San Francisco Sunday.
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Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
Nonprofit providing free recycled crayons to children's hospitals expands operations
A Danville man who was a 2016 Jefferson Award winner says his nonprofit has kept 55 million crayons from ending up in landfills.
Physical therapist giving Parkinson's patients newfound confidence
Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease and the Parkinson's Foundation expects that number to grow by 20% in seven years. A North Bay physical therapist is giving patients hope in slowing the progression of the disease.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.