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Snow closes Tahoe-area schools, slows traffic across Sierra
The first of back-to-back winter storms brought a foot of snow and an avalanche warning to the Sierra Nevada Thursday, closing schools at Lake Tahoe and intermittently shutting down interstate traffic west of Reno.
Defense attorney says Gov. Newsom's wife had 'transactional sex' with Weinstein
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles rape and sexual assault trial told jurors that Jennifer Siebel Newsom was one of the women who engaged in "transactional sex" with his client.
Inflation drives up prices at Bay Area Christmas tree lots
As a result of inflation, a trip to buy a Christmas tree may be more expensive than it was in previous years.
Caltrain strikes driver on tracks near Broadway station in Burlingame
A driver has died after being struck by a passing train on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame Thursday afternoon, the fourth fatality on the system in recent days.
DA: Murder charge can't be filed in fatal Antioch Chevron station gun battle
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said the circumstances surrounding the gun battle between a slain convenience store clerk and a suspect prevents a murder charge from being filed.
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
'Everything's full speed'; McCaffrey returns to practice for short-handed 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers lost one of their key running backs to a knee injury, but got much better news about their other one. Christian McCaffrey returned to practice Thursday.
East Bay non-profit receives community help to build bikes for kids
An East Bay storage container company is teaming up with a local non-profit to make the holidays a little brighter for hundreds of young people.
Pinole Police seek pickup possibly linked to deadly shooting
Police in Pinole are seeking a vehicle possibly linked to the deadly shooting that killed a 40-year-old man earlier this year.
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Bay Area parents alarmed after baby boy's fentanyl poisoning in S.F. park
A baby boy was exposed to fentanyl at a San Francisco park Wednesday. Thankfully, the 10-month-old is back home expected to make a full recovery. Andrea Nakano reports. (12-1-22)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (12-1-22)
Inflation drives up price of Christmas trees in Bay Area
As a result of inflation, a trip to buy a Christmas tree may be more expensive than it was in previous years. Max Darrow reports. (12-1-22)
Food for Bay Area Families: Edua Dickerson
Reed Cowan talks with Edua Dickerson, a Bay Area tech executive, motivated to give back after her own life was changed by the generosity of others. (12-1-22)
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area, KPIX reporter
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses. Juliette Goodrich reports. (12-1-22)
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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.
SF & Peninsula News
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Inflation drives up prices at Bay Area Christmas tree lots
As a result of inflation, a trip to buy a Christmas tree may be more expensive than it was in previous years.
Caltrain strikes driver on tracks near Broadway station in Burlingame
A driver has died after being struck by a passing train on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame Thursday afternoon, the fourth fatality on the system in recent days.
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
More delays likely in Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier project, contractors warn
Completion of a suicide prevention net on the Golden Gate Bridge could be delayed after construction companies say their costs have more than doubled.
Wiener asks Caltrans to examine removal of San Francisco's Central Freeway
State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco has asked Caltrans to study the potential costs of removing the Central Freeway and enquired about the removal of two other freeways in the city.
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DA: Murder charge can't be filed in fatal Antioch Chevron station gun battle
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said the circumstances surrounding the gun battle between a slain convenience store clerk and a suspect prevents a murder charge from being filed.
East Bay non-profit receives community help to build bikes for kids
An East Bay storage container company is teaming up with a local non-profit to make the holidays a little brighter for hundreds of young people.
Pinole Police seek pickup possibly linked to deadly shooting
Police in Pinole are seeking a vehicle possibly linked to the deadly shooting that killed a 40-year-old man earlier this year.
Drawing to decide deadlocked Richmond City Council election
The luck of a draw will determine the deadlocked Richmond City Council race between Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda, election officials announced Thursday.
Appeals court approves controversial Lafayette real estate project
Lafayette's controversial The Terraces of Lafayette development can move forward, a state court of appeals ruled Wednesday.
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Sunnyvale man dies day after crash on Highway 237
A crash on state Highway 237 in Sunnyvale Wednesday resulted in a 61-year-old man dying from his wounds the following day, the California Highway Patrol said.
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence former Theranos president to 15 years
In a sentencing memorandum filed late Wednesday night, prosecutors litigating against convicted Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani argued that the extent of the fraud he was convicted of and the need to "promote respect for the law" merit a prison term of 15 years.
PG&E prepares for upcoming winter storm
PG&E is stockpiling power equipment at its yards around Northern California in advance of a cold front that is expected to bring rain and wind to the region late Wednesday and into Thursday.
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.
North Bay News
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Business booms for Bay Area ski shop ahead of winter storm
The upcoming storm is expected to drop anywhere from one to three feet of snow at the ski resorts, meaning many will be able to open in time for the holidays. For local ski shops, that means big business after some less than stellar years.
Approaching storm unlikely to help North Bay reservoir levels
The rain arriving in Northern California is certainly welcome news, but it's not likely to deliver much in the way of water to be stored in Sonoma County reservoirs.
PG&E prepares for upcoming winter storm
PG&E is stockpiling power equipment at its yards around Northern California in advance of a cold front that is expected to bring rain and wind to the region late Wednesday and into Thursday.
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.
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Snow closes Tahoe-area schools, slows traffic across Sierra
The first of back-to-back winter storms brought a foot of snow and an avalanche warning to the Sierra Nevada Thursday, closing schools at Lake Tahoe and intermittently shutting down interstate traffic west of Reno.
First Alert Weather Thursday Night Forecast
We'll see a break in the rain for a couple days before another storm arrives says chief meteorologist Paul Heggen. (12-1-22)
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Paul Pelosi attack: Federal prosecutors have "substantial new evidence" against DePape
The man accused of attacking Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul with a hammer inside their San Francisco home made an appearance in federal court Wednesday.
Paul Pelosi attack: New judge to preside over DePape case
A new judge will be presiding over the high-profile case against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the Pelosi home in San Francisco.
Update: Nancy Pelosi will remain in Congress, hand over Democratic Party leadership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she would step down from her historic run as leader of the Democratic Party but will continue to represent San Francisco in Congress.
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.
Bay Area Bridge Builders
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Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
East Bay non-profit receives community help to build bikes for kids
An East Bay storage container company is teaming up with a local non-profit to make the holidays a little brighter for hundreds of young people.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about harm reduction.
SF woman works to fight discrimination, build bridges in her community
A San Francisco woman is working both on the front lines and behind the scenes to fight discrimination and foster unity.
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 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.
Food for Bay Area Families: Edua Dickerson
Reed Cowan talks with Edua Dickerson, a Bay Area tech executive, motivated to give back after her own life was changed by the generosity of others. (12-1-22)
Volunteer drivers are the lifeblood of local food banks
When Seth Adkins loads food into his car, it brings him back to his childhood in the Midwest. Back then, he could only hope that his single mom could afford a full cart of groceries.
Childhood memories of hunger inspire Bay Area food bank volunteer
Sharon Chin has the story of a Peninsula man fulfilling a promise he made as a child to help people who need food in his community. (12-1-22)
Pop-up food pantry helps San Francisco State students
Three days a week, a line forms on the basement floor of San Francisco State University where students show up for a pop-up food pantry. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (11/30/22)
Voters Decide
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Biden wants South Carolina to have first primary in 2024
The current order of nominating contests is Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.
Drawing to decide deadlocked Richmond City Council election
The luck of a draw will determine the deadlocked Richmond City Council race between Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda, election officials announced Thursday.
Cities suffering from drought to get little water from state
California water agencies that serve 27 million people will get just 5% of what they requested from the state to kick off 2023, water officials announced Thursday.
Appeals court approves controversial Lafayette real estate project
Lafayette's controversial The Terraces of Lafayette development can move forward, a state court of appeals ruled Wednesday.
Wiener asks Caltrans to examine removal of San Francisco's Central Freeway
State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco has asked Caltrans to study the potential costs of removing the Central Freeway and enquired about the removal of two other freeways in the city.
Latest Stories
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Snow closes Tahoe-area schools, slows traffic across Sierra
The first of back-to-back winter storms brought a foot of snow and an avalanche warning to the Sierra Nevada Thursday, closing schools at Lake Tahoe and intermittently shutting down interstate traffic west of Reno.
Defense attorney says Gov. Newsom's wife had 'transactional sex' with Weinstein
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles rape and sexual assault trial told jurors that Jennifer Siebel Newsom was one of the women who engaged in "transactional sex" with his client.
Inflation drives up prices at Bay Area Christmas tree lots
As a result of inflation, a trip to buy a Christmas tree may be more expensive than it was in previous years.
Caltrain strikes driver on tracks near Broadway station in Burlingame
A driver has died after being struck by a passing train on the Caltrain tracks in Burlingame Thursday afternoon, the fourth fatality on the system in recent days.
DA: Murder charge can't be filed in fatal Antioch Chevron station gun battle
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said the circumstances surrounding the gun battle between a slain convenience store clerk and a suspect prevents a murder charge from being filed.
Health
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Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about harm reduction.
UCSF study shows adults can reduce Alzheimer's risks with lifestyle changes
A UCSF researcher is looking at how lifestyle changes can cut the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia by as much as 30 percent.
AIDS Memorial Quilt creator Cleve Jones honored with lifetime achievement award
At a World AIDS Day event Wednesday evening, iconic HIV activist Cleve Jones was honored with the National AIDS Memorial Lifetime of Commitment Award.
Officials: Martinez refinery released heavy metals over Thanksgiving without notification
Health officials said a Martinez oil refinery released potentially hazardous materials over Thanksgiving and that they were not immediately notified about the incident.
Bay Area Crime
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Defense attorney says Gov. Newsom's wife had 'transactional sex' with Weinstein
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles rape and sexual assault trial told jurors that Jennifer Siebel Newsom was one of the women who engaged in "transactional sex" with his client.
DA: Murder charge can't be filed in fatal Antioch Chevron station gun battle
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton said the circumstances surrounding the gun battle between a slain convenience store clerk and a suspect prevents a murder charge from being filed.
Pinole Police seek pickup possibly linked to deadly shooting
Police in Pinole are seeking a vehicle possibly linked to the deadly shooting that killed a 40-year-old man earlier this year.
Woman arrested for allegedy threatening Berkeley mom, 5-year-old with gun
A Bay Point woman has been arrested after she allegedly pointed a gun at a Berkeley mom who was coming to the aid of her 5-year-old son.
2 injured, 1 critically in separate East Oakland shootings
One man is in critical condition, and another was wounded in separate shootings about 12 hours apart Wednesday in Oakland, police said.
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.
LGBTQ+
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Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about harm reduction.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about safer drug use. Itay Hod reports. (11/30/22)
AIDS Memorial Quilt creator Cleve Jones honored with lifetime achievement award
At a World AIDS Day event Wednesday evening, iconic HIV activist Cleve Jones was honored with the National AIDS Memorial Lifetime of Commitment Award.
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.
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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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SF woman works to fight discrimination, build bridges in her community
A San Francisco woman is working both on the front lines and behind the scenes to fight discrimination and foster unity.
North Bay woodworker's creations helping feed needy families
A Santa Rosa man has found a creative way to raise money for Food for Bay Area Families by using his passion in life to construct his own way of giving.
South SF student group founds project to help abuse survivors heal
A group of students based in South San Francisco has earned recognition for a service project that was developed to help abuse survivors.
JA: Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
After years of living next to an abandoned city lot, a Richmond woman took matters into her own hands, and ended up creating a thriving place of community in her neighborhood.
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.
Students Rising Above
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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.