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Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Federal court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Bay Area police chiefs meet to wrestle with issues of diversity, staffing
A one-of-a-kind meeting this week where most of the Black police chiefs in the Bay Area held a summit and talked about solutions to hiring and retaining officers and ways to build trust in the communities.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
FEMA disaster assistance for storm damage available for San Mateo County residents
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
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Fed court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments. Andrea Nakano reports. (2-3-23)
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years. Betty Yu reports. (2-3-23)
California's reparations task force inches closer to final report
California's reparations task force inches closer to final report
California no longer requiring COVID vaccines to attend schools
California won't make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021. Tom Wait reports.
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U.S. added 517,000 jobs in January, exceeding expectations
Meantime, the unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in more than 50 years. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks former EDD director Michael Bernick what's driving the strength of the job market right now, and what happened to the slowdown that had been widely projected
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
How young is too young? Following the warning from the U.S. Surgeon General, CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Vicki Harrison, program director for the Stanford Medicine Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, about the appropriate age to use social media, and the potential consequences of using them at a younger age
Tax changes in 2023
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks San Jose State professor Caroline Chen about what makes this tax season challenging, and what's different about the 2022 return compared to 2021
FDA aims to simplify its approach to COVID vaccinations
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks Dr. Laleh Gharahbaghian, medical director of adult emergency medicine at Stanford Hospital, about the FDA's proposal to move to annual Covid boosters, similar to yearly flu shots, and if rapid tests are still effective as new Covid variants emerge
49ers Post Game: Brock Purdy
San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy spoke to reporters after his team was defeated by the Eagles in the NFC Championship on Sunday. (1-29-23)
Takeaways from tech layoffs
Olaf Groth, PhD, professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, explains why he thinks we haven't seen the end of layoffs in the tech sector, and why he's not so pessimistic about tech. Plus, we ask about Tim Cook's pay cut, and the recent rise of ChatGPT
How to talk to children about shootings
Following the tragedies in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, Hilit Kletter, PhD, psychiatrist at Stanford Children’s Health, provides tips on how to talk to your children about gun violence
Supervisor Canepa reacts to Half Moon Bay shootings
CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook asks San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa about gun control in the wake of the Half Moon Bay shootings after authorities revealed they believe the incident is a case of workplace violence
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Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos beheading found competent to stand trial
The man charged in the brutal beheading of a young mother on a street in San Carlos last year has been found competent to stand trial, prosecutors said.
Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
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Federal court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments.
Helicopter video: Watch 100 mph-plus pursuit on I-80 in East Bay
Two suspects trying to evade capture raced down I-80 and onto the streets of Oakland at speeds of over 100 mph before being arrested while attempting to flee on foot.
El Cerrito counted among state's "prohousing" communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the designation of three additional places in the state as "prohousing," according to a release from the governor's office on Friday.
Helicopter video: Watch early morning CHP chase of stolen truck suspect
An alleged truck thief was captured early Friday after a CHP pursuit onto the streets of Oakland
Teenage boy killed in early morning Oakland shooting
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday morning in the Eastmont neighborhood of Oakland.
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Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
Palo Alto Police: Scammers use trick to steal necklace from woman
Police in Palo Alto are searching for two suspects who apparently tricked a woman to steal her necklace Thursday morning.
Santa Clara man arrested, charged in January 6 Capitol riot
A South Bay man was arrested this week and faces multiple charges for his alleged role in participating in the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
State awards $375M to extend BART into downtown San Jose, Santa Clara
The state has awarded $375 million to a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project extending BART another 6 miles and four stations into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
Suspect arrested after Pacific Grove crime spree -- carjackings, kidnapping, resisting arrest
A 36-year-old Seaside man has been arrested after an alleged crime spree that included carjackings, a kidnapping and resisting being taken into custody.
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Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
1 dead, 2 critically hurt in shooting, stabbing that followed Santa Rosa street dispute
A man was killed and two others were in critical condition following a brawl that ended in a stabbing and shooting in Santa Rosa overnight.
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First Alert Weather Friday Night Forecast
How low will (the thermometer) go? Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the answers. (2-3-23)
'Dragon' storm front brings showers back to the Bay Area
A pair of weather fronts, swirling off the Pacific Northwest coast, sent bands of showers into the Bay Area Friday, bringing another dose of precipitation to the region recovering from 3 years of drought.
First Alert Weather forecast for Friday morning
Showers on Friday and Saturday
First Alert Weather Thursday Night Forecast
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has a chilly forecast for most of the Bay Area. (2-2-23)
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'Miss Chinatown USA' San Francisco pageant explores heritage, spreads cultural awareness
Every year since 1958, women from all over the country come to San Francisco to compete in the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant during the city's Lunar New Year Celebrations. Contestants know the event is also an opportunity to showcase their heritage.
Lunar New Year celebrated with zodiac rabbit mural in Concord
Along Willow Pass Road in Concord sits a parking structure beaming with a artistic celebration reflecting the Bay Area's Asian-American culture.
Go inside curator Ashara Ekundayo's show 'Salt to Catch Ghosts'
Curator Ashara Ekundayo's show at the Splash Gallery offers a recipe for survival and liberation. It's called, 'Salt to catch ghosts.'
A circle of caring at Le Balafon African Braiding Salon
At Le Balefon African Braiding Salon, in Berkeley, fast fingers transform individual strands of hair into long braids, in a matter of seconds. For owner, Fatoumata Bamba, braiding is community and community means caring.
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
Black History Month
Obama portraits make a stop at the deYoung as part of nationwide tour
It was standing room only at the deYoung Museum, with people coming to get a glimpse of American royalty and perhaps closer to the American dream.
Go inside curator Ashara Ekundayo's show 'Salt to Catch Ghosts'
Curator Ashara Ekundayo's show at the Splash Gallery offers a recipe for survival and liberation. It's called, 'Salt to catch ghosts.'
A circle of caring at Le Balafon African Braiding Salon
At Le Balefon African Braiding Salon, in Berkeley, fast fingers transform individual strands of hair into long braids, in a matter of seconds. For owner, Fatoumata Bamba, braiding is community and community means caring.
San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin examines Black experiences with eloquence
CBS News Bay Area stands proud to begin weeks of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Our stories define us, and our community of luminaries, change-makers, and people fighting for justice and equality are all around us.
African American Artists' Works On Exhibit At SF's De Young Museum
Distinguished Senior Curator Timothy Anglin Burgard talks about powerful works by African American artists on exhibit at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco.
Food For Bay Area Families
Click to help Food for Bay Area Families bring needed relief to local food banks
Food banks across the San Francisco Bay Area are struggling to meet the growing need
BlackRock Donates $150,000 to the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Neeraj Goel, Seth Caldwell, BlackRock investment firm Chris Padula, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
Cruise donates to S.F. Marin Food Bank
A Bay Area self-driving car company is helping to deliver millions of meals where they are needed the most. (12-29-22)
SF 'Space Cowboys' holding New Year's bash to benefit food bank
For more than a decade, a New Year's bash in San Francisco has benefitted the local food bank. KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to the group "Space Cowboys," which holds the event. (12/28/22)
Food for Bay Area Families: Kaiser donates to Alameda food bank
KPIX reporter Reed Cowan talks to Ed Chan of Kaiser Permanente and Allison Pratt of the Alameda County Community Food Bank, after the healthcare provider announced a donation of $185,000, as part of Food for Bay Area Families. (12/28/22)
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
FEMA disaster assistance for storm damage available for San Mateo County residents
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
El Cerrito counted among state's "prohousing" communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the designation of three additional places in the state as "prohousing," according to a release from the governor's office on Friday.
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Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Federal court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Bay Area police chiefs meet to wrestle with issues of diversity, staffing
A one-of-a-kind meeting this week where most of the Black police chiefs in the Bay Area held a summit and talked about solutions to hiring and retaining officers and ways to build trust in the communities.
Health
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
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Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos beheading found competent to stand trial
The man charged in the brutal beheading of a young mother on a street in San Carlos last year has been found competent to stand trial, prosecutors said.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
4 arrested, 23 pounds of narcotics seized in SFPD drug investigation
Four people, including a juvenile, were arrested and 23 pounds of narcotics were seized this week as part of a drug investigation.
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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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
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.
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Photos: NBA Champion Golden State Warriors visit the White House
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the NBA champion Golden State Warriors at the White House on Tuesday. The Warriors have won four championships in eight years, but they didn't visit the White House while Donald Trump was president. "The Golden State Warriors are always welcome in this White House," Biden said. He also honored Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as "one of the great sportsmen of our time."
Photos: Overnight atmospheric river triggers widespread flooding across Northern California
Bay Area residents were dealing with flooding and mudslides across Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties after the latest storm powered over Northern California.
Photos: Massive bomb cyclone storm wreaks havoc on Northern California
The latest storm that powered through the Bay Area and Northern California left no shortage of damage in its wake.
Photos: Radiohead side project the Smile sells out Bill Graham Civic
The Smile, a new band featuring Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, made its San Francisco debut Sunday with a sold-out show at the Bill Graham Civic.
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.
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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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.