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17 Striking UC workers issued citations at sit-in, rally at Office of President in Sacramento
More than a dozen striking University of California workers were cited for trespassing after staging an hours-long sit-in at the UC Office of the President in downtown Sacramento.
San Francisco Embarcadero residents frustrated with recent sideshow enforcement
Neighbors living along San Francisco's Embarcadero are bewildered and frustrated that a noisy and disruptive sideshow at the popular tourist destination Friday night resulted in zero arrests.
Kirstie Alley, "Cheers" actress, has died at age 71
"We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered," her children said in a statement.
Twitter janitors go on strike citing unfair labor practices
Janitors at the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco walked off the job on Monday, citing unfair labor practices.
At 12, talented violinist becomes Santa Rosa Youth Symphony's youngest concertmaster
A talented 12-year-old is the concertmaster of the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra making him the youngest in the organization's history.
Fmr. Interim Capitol Police chief will become UC Berkeley's new chief
The new UC Berkley police chief held several positions in the Capitol Police Department and was one of the first two Black women to become captain.
San Francisco's controversial Tenderloin Center closes its doors
The controversial Tenderloin Center that was the cornerstone to Mayor London Breed's plan to fight crime and blight in the neighborhood closed Sunday, leaving thousands of addicts with nowhere else to go.
Dogue offers a gourmet menu with fresh, healthy food for your four-legged friends
At a French-style San Francisco restaurant, dogs are treated to a gourmet $75 tasting menu.
Suspect arrested in brutal assault that cost Antioch fast-food worker an eye
Police in Antioch on Monday arrested a suspect in an attack on an East Bay fast-food worker last month that left her blind in one eye.
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Police town hall meeting airs community concerns on lethal robots in San Francisco
A town hall meeting on policing opened a dialogue about the use of lethal robots in San Francisco. Mary Lee was there and talked to concerned community members.
PIX Now
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Food for Bay Area Families: Samsung makes giving part of corporate culture
A Bay Area tech giant makes giving back part of its corporate culture.
San Francisco Embarcadero residents frustrated with recent sideshow enforcement
Devin Fehely reports on some Embarcadero residents being angered by the lack of repercussions for recent sideshow participants (12-5-2022)
Talented Santa Rosa middle-school violinist is a symphony concertmaster
A Santa Rosa middle schooler is the concertmaster for a symphony orchestra he is barely old enough to join. Shawn Chitnis tells his story.
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Preparing for a 'Tripledemic' this holiday season
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Neha Narula from Stanford Health Care why we're seeing higher cases of RSV this year, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our families from RSV, Covid and the flu during holiday gatherings
Demonstrations in China slowing the country's economy
KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto catches up with Dr. Olaf Groth of UC Berkeley Haas School of Business About Elon Musk's battle with Apple, recent demonstrations in China, and railroad strike.
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)
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San Francisco Embarcadero residents frustrated with recent sideshow enforcement
Neighbors living along San Francisco's Embarcadero are bewildered and frustrated that a noisy and disruptive sideshow at the popular tourist destination Friday night resulted in zero arrests.
San Francisco's controversial Tenderloin Center closes its doors
The controversial Tenderloin Center that was the cornerstone to Mayor London Breed's plan to fight crime and blight in the neighborhood closed Sunday, leaving thousands of addicts with nowhere else to go.
Dogue offers a gourmet menu with fresh, healthy food for your four-legged friends
At a French-style San Francisco restaurant, dogs are treated to a gourmet $75 tasting menu.
Twitter janitors go on strike citing unfair labor practices
Janitors at the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco walked off the job on Monday, citing unfair labor practices.
Opposition to allowing San Francisco police to use deadly force with robots grows
Vocal opposition to allowing the SFPD to use deadly force with remote-controlled robots in certain circumstances grew Monday ahead of a second San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote on the matter.
East Bay News
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Fmr. Interim Capitol Police chief will become UC Berkeley's new chief
The new UC Berkley police chief held several positions in the Capitol Police Department and was one of the first two Black women to become captain.
Suspect arrested in brutal assault that cost Antioch fast-food worker an eye
Police in Antioch on Monday arrested a suspect in an attack on an East Bay fast-food worker last month that left her blind in one eye.
Alameda food bank volunteer helps pass on tradition to serve community
On any given day, one will find lots of volunteers working hard to pack food and fresh vegetables, such as potatoes, apples and onions, at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
4 pounds of fentanyl seized from Richmond home; 2 arrested
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic,
Torres-Walker staying on Antioch City Council, wins seat by 3 votes
When the dust cleared Friday at the Contra Costa County Elections Office and officials certified the final election results, Tamisha Torres-Walker successfully defended her District 1 council seat by three votes.
South Bay News
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South Bay rattled by 3.7 magnitude earthquake
The USGS reported a 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Alum Rock in Santa Clara County Monday afternoon.
Santa Clara Co. DA to leave Twitter, says hate speech rising since Musk takeover
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Monday that he is deactivating his office's Twitter account, citing the hate speech that exploded on the platform following Elon Musk's takeover.
Endangered Chacoan peccaries arrive at San Jose's Happy Hollow Zoo
The Happy Hollow Park and Zoo has welcomed four new snorting members to its zoo family—the pig-like endangered Chacoan peccaries.
Stanford's Tara VanDerveer tops women's AP Top 25 appearances
Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer stands atop The Associated Press women's basketball poll with the most appearances all time, breaking a tie with the late Pat Summitt.
San Jose youth counselor booked on several sexual assault counts
A youth counselor has been arrested on several sexual assault counts after police investigated a report of a crime involving a minor at San Jose's Hubbard Middle School.
North Bay News
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At 12, talented violinist becomes Santa Rosa Youth Symphony's youngest concertmaster
A talented 12-year-old is the concertmaster of the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra making him the youngest in the organization's history.
Vallejo man receives nearly 22 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking
A 38-year-old Vallejo man has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking, prosecutors announced.
Man accused of attacking family, threatening police during Vallejo crime spree
Vallejo police arrested a man Friday night for allegedly attacking his family, threatening police with a gun, fleeing from police, trying to break into a house, and possessing two guns.
North and South Bay warming centers to remain open amid cold weather
Several warming centers will be open into the weekend in both the North and South Bay, where temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s overnight through Sunday.
Convicted stalker walks away from Solano County prison camp
A 22-year-old convict, sentenced for stalking and a shooting, remained at large Friday after walking away from an inmate work camp in Solano County.
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Monday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
The wet weather pattern continues, with additional rain Monday night into the Tuesday morning commute. Conditions should be clear late Tuesday and Wednesday, with wet weather returning later in the week. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (12/5/22)
Storm: Tree topples on BART tracks in San Francisco; Waterspout warning off Santa Cruz
A massive tree branch, possibly weakened during several days of stormy weather, toppled onto the BART lines in San Francisco Monday morning, disrupting service for about an hour between the Balboa and Daly City stations.
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Paul Pelosi attends Kennedy Center Honors in first public appearance since home attack
Paul and Nancy Pelosi attended the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, marking Paul Pelosi's first public appearance since he was attacked in his San Francisco home in October.
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.
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SFNext: Searching for solutions to city's intractable problems
Recently, about 200 San Franciscans gathered to come up with fresh ideas that may lead to fixing some deep-rooted challenges: homelessness, housing affordability and public safety.
SFNext: KPIX reporter shares perspective on Asian hate crimes
At the SFNext Conference that was recently held at the Exploratorium, there was a lot of discussion about the Asian-American community and a sense that many residents of Asian descent no longer feel safe in San Francisco.
SFNext: San Francisco teacher's odyssey getting to and from work a non-stop challenge
A San Francisco special education teacher has a daily challenge that starts hours before class begins: getting to work on time in a place she can't afford to live.
SFNext: Formerly homeless San Franciscan urges dramatic change
For many of us, it's hard to imagine how San Francisco can have so much wealth, and yet so many people are homeless and living in poverty.
SFNext: Theft, car break-ins continue to plague San Francisco residents, businesses
A comprehensive survey found more than half of all San Francisco residents have been a victim of theft or larceny. Many of these crimes include a staggering number of car break-ins - especially where tourists like to gather.
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: Samsung makes giving part of corporate culture
A Bay Area tech giant makes giving back part of its corporate culture.
Food for Bay Area Families: Generous corporate gift helps feed people in need
Bay Area companies like Patelco Credit Union have been stepping up to help their communities as part of KPIX 5's Food For Bay Area Families campaign.
Alameda food bank volunteer helps pass on tradition to serve community
On any given day, one will find lots of volunteers working hard to pack food and fresh vegetables, such as potatoes, apples and onions, at the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Gianna Franco reports. (12/5/22)
Alameda food bank volunteer helps pass on tradition to serve community
On any given day, one will find lots of volunteers working hard to pack food and fresh vegetables, such as potatoes, apples and onions, at the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
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San Francisco's controversial Tenderloin Center closes its doors
The controversial Tenderloin Center that was the cornerstone to Mayor London Breed's plan to fight crime and blight in the neighborhood closed Sunday, leaving thousands of addicts with nowhere else to go.
Newsom unveils price-gouging penalty aimed at oil companies
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday unveiled a proposed penalty aimed at deterring oil companies from excessive gas price increases as the state legislature gathered for a special session.
Torres-Walker staying on Antioch City Council, wins seat by 3 votes
When the dust cleared Friday at the Contra Costa County Elections Office and officials certified the final election results, Tamisha Torres-Walker successfully defended her District 1 council seat by three votes.
Opposition to allowing San Francisco police to use deadly force with robots grows
Vocal opposition to allowing the SFPD to use deadly force with remote-controlled robots in certain circumstances grew Monday ahead of a second San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote on the matter.
Real ID deadline for air travelers extended by 2 years
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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17 Striking UC workers issued citations at sit-in, rally at Office of President in Sacramento
More than a dozen striking University of California workers were cited for trespassing after staging an hours-long sit-in at the UC Office of the President in downtown Sacramento.
Fmr. Interim Capitol Police chief will become UC Berkeley's new chief
The new UC Berkley police chief held several positions in the Capitol Police Department and was one of the first two Black women to become captain.
At 12, talented violinist becomes Santa Rosa Youth Symphony's youngest concertmaster
A talented 12-year-old is the concertmaster of the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra making him the youngest in the organization's history.
San Francisco Embarcadero residents frustrated with recent sideshow enforcement
Neighbors living along San Francisco's Embarcadero are bewildered and frustrated that a noisy and disruptive sideshow at the popular tourist destination Friday night resulted in zero arrests.
San Francisco's controversial Tenderloin Center closes its doors
The controversial Tenderloin Center that was the cornerstone to Mayor London Breed's plan to fight crime and blight in the neighborhood closed Sunday, leaving thousands of addicts with nowhere else to go.
Health
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SFDPH reports city's first flu death of season; urges vaccines
Health officials in San Francisco announced the city's first influenza death of the season, urging residents to receive their annual flu shot as cases rise.
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.
China signals possible shift from "zero-COVID" policy after protests
Days after the most significant protests the ruling Communist Party has faced in decades, a senior health official heralded "a new situation," and 2 megacities eased restrictions.
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.
Bay Area Crime
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San Francisco Embarcadero residents frustrated with recent sideshow enforcement
Neighbors living along San Francisco's Embarcadero are bewildered and frustrated that a noisy and disruptive sideshow at the popular tourist destination Friday night resulted in zero arrests.
Suspect arrested in brutal assault that cost Antioch fast-food worker an eye
Police in Antioch on Monday arrested a suspect in an attack on an East Bay fast-food worker last month that left her blind in one eye.
Santa Clara Co. DA to leave Twitter, says hate speech rising since Musk takeover
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Monday that he is deactivating his office's Twitter account, citing the hate speech that exploded on the platform following Elon Musk's takeover.
4 pounds of fentanyl seized from Richmond home; 2 arrested
Two Richmond residents were arrested last week on suspicion of selling fentanyl in Marin County after authorities seized more than 4 pounds of the narcotic,
Vallejo man receives nearly 22 years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking
A 38-year-old Vallejo man has been sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking, prosecutors announced.
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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Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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)
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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.