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All 4 Mckinney Fire victims positively identified through DNA, dental analyses
Authorities have now identified all four people killed in the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, the largest and the deadliest fire in California this year.
Vegetation Fire breaks out north of Clearlake in Lake County
A vegetation fire broke out and has burned several acres north of Clearlake in Lake County on Friday afternoon.
DEA chief: Cartels are killing Americans with fentanyl at "catastrophic" rates
The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said two Mexican cartels are behind the deadly influx of fentanyl in the U.S.
Elderly man charged with felony hit-and-run of bicyclist in Pinole
An Orinda man is facing a felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly hitting a bicyclist in Pinole, prosecutors said Friday.
Man charged with buying stolen human remains to sell on Facebook
Police initially found what they described as older human remains including full skeletons that they determined were legally obtained, but authorities say others were stolen from a mortuary in Arkansas and sold.
Death Valley reopening popular sites to public after massive floods
Death Valley National Park's most popular sites will reopen to the public on Saturday, two weeks after massive flash-flooding.
California unemployment drops below 4% in July, sets new record
California's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July, the lowest point since 1976 as employers in the the nation's most populous state continued to defy expectations.
South Bay serial killer who murdered 13 dies in Stockton hospital
A convicted murderer who confessed to killing 13 people in the early 1970s died of natural causes at age 75 in state prison on Thursday.
High-speed rail between San Francisco, San Jose receives final EIR approval
The California high speed rail governing board approved the final environmental documents Thursday for the San Jose-to-San Francisco section, completing clearance of the project's Northern California leg.
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Veteran aviation instructor discusses fatal Watsonville plane crash
Bay Area pilots are speaking out on flight safety and proper procedure after a deadly midair plane crash in Watsonville Thursday. Mary Lee reports. (8-19-22)
Students' documentary addresses youth mental health
Young people contributed to a fundraising documentary for The Community Photobooth that deals with young people's mental health concerns. Reed Cowan reports. (8-19-22)
First Alert Weather Friday Night Forecast
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the Bay Area weekend forecast. (8-19-22)
Monkeypox vaccinations proceed despite scientists' debate
Facing a monkeypox vaccine shortage, the FDA authorized a new dosing strategy last week. Reed Cowan reports. (8-19-22)
Oakland could lose millions in funding over Wood St. homeless camp
The city Oakland is asking for more time after Gov. Newsom threatened to withhold money over how they handled a homeless encampment. Da Lin reports. (8-19-22)
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Latest jobs report shows strong monthly job gain and lower unemployment rate
KPIX 5's Shawn Chitnis catches up with the former EDD director to break down the latest job report.
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank need 25,000 sign-ups for a $25,000 bonus
KPIX 5's Gianna Franco talks to Cody Jang, Associate Director of Community Engagement for the San Francisco-Marin food bank on how valuable volunteers are and how you can sign up.
Travel Talk: Airfare prices continue to drop
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec sits down with CBS News Senior Travel Adviser, Peter Greenberg, to discuss the latest in travel, including both domestic and international flight prices.
Comedy Central's 'Hell of a Week' returns for Season 2
KPIX 5's Shawn Chitnis talks to host of Comedy Centrals 'Hell of a Week' Charlamagne Tha God on what's to come for season 2. The weekly late-night show premieres Thursday, July 28th 11:30 P.M. ET/PT
Sea Surface temperatures are making an impact across the Bay Area
KPIX 5's Meteorologist Darren Peck gives this week's Weather Extra on the sea surface temperatures and what this could mean for another La Niña.
Pfizer, Moderna expected to have upgraded Covid booster shots targeting Omicron variants
KPIX 5's Gianna Franco talks to Infectious Disease Physician from Stanford Health Care Dr. Jake Scott, on the latest COVID booster shots that could target specific variants.
The Inflation Reduction Act makes its way towards President Biden's desk
KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino talks to UC Berkeley Professor Dr. Olaf Groth about the potential implications of the CHIPS Act and how the $280 billion semiconductor bill that could impact you.
One on One: New starting 49ers quarterback Trey Lance
As the preseason begins, Vern Glenn sat down for an extended interview with the 49ers new QB-1: Trey Lance. (8-12-22)
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High-speed rail between San Francisco, San Jose receives final EIR approval
The California high speed rail governing board approved the final environmental documents Thursday for the San Jose-to-San Francisco section, completing clearance of the project's Northern California leg.
Immersive exhibition in S.F. lets visitors experience ancient Egypt
Through Feb. 2023, San Francisco's deYoung Museum will host an international touring exhibition that pairs ancient objects with cutting-edge technology: "Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs."
Bomb squad on scene after historic military shell, grenade found at Palo Alto house
Bomb squad personnel on Thursday evening have rendered a historic military shell and grenade found inside a Palo Alto home safe.
Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
2 hospitalized after kitchen fire at Pacifica home
Two people were hospitalized following a fire at a home in Pacifica on Thursday afternoon, according to the North County Fire Authority.
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Elderly man charged with felony hit-and-run of bicyclist in Pinole
An Orinda man is facing a felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly hitting a bicyclist in Pinole, prosecutors said Friday.
South Bay serial killer who murdered 13 dies in Stockton hospital
A convicted murderer who confessed to killing 13 people in the early 1970s died of natural causes at age 75 in state prison on Thursday.
CHP officers save woman from fiery wreck on Highway 580 in Livermore
CHP officers pulled a severely injured woman from a fiery crash on Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore, the agency announced Friday.
Person found dead in bay waters at Don Edwards Preserve in Fremont
A person was found dead after apparently falling off the pier at Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, police said Friday.
Woman sexually assaulted on BART train in East Bay; police arrest suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train in the East Bay on Wednesday morning and her suspected attacker has been arrested, officials said.
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South Bay serial killer who murdered 13 dies in Stockton hospital
A convicted murderer who confessed to killing 13 people in the early 1970s died of natural causes at age 75 in state prison on Thursday.
Steve Jobs' Apple-1 computer prototype gets nearly $700K at auction
An authenticated Apple-1 Computer prototype from the mid-1970s has sold at auction for nearly $700,000.
Former juvenile hall counselor sentenced for assaulting teen
A 46-year-old man working as a Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall counselor has been sentenced to six months of home detention for assaulting a 17-year-old boy while on the job last year, prosecutors announced Friday.
Federal prosecutors solicit impact statements from victims of Theranos fraud
As the weeks countdown to the sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani in the notorious Silicon Valley Theranos fraud case, federal prosecutors have issued a public plea and set up an online form for victim impact statements.
'You're in shock'; Witness describes the moments after deadly Watsonville mid-air collision
It was a typical Thursday afternoon for Mitch Valdez as he worked at the Napa Auto Parts store near the Watsonville airport. Then the building began to rumble.
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Vegetation Fire breaks out north of Clearlake in Lake County
A vegetation fire broke out and has burned several acres north of Clearlake in Lake County on Friday afternoon.
San Rafael attempted sexual assault suspect arrested after 5-hour manhunt
A 33-year-old San Rafael man was in custody for an alleged attempted sexual assault on a Marin County trail after a 5-hour manhunt Thursday.
Santa Rosa man who refused to call 911 gets lengthy prison sentence in overdose deaths
A Santa Rosa man who operated a drug house has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison after two men died from overdoses at his residence.
San Rafael man charged with attacking wife during trip to Yosemite
A Marin County man is facing a domestic violence charge after he was accused of attacking his wife during a trip to Yosemite National Park earlier this month, federal prosecutors said.
Search underway for attempted sexual assault suspect in San Rafael Park
Police in San Rafael are searching the south side of San Rafael Hill Thursday afternoon for a man suspected in an attempted sexual assault.
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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.
San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
San Jose family's food truck business braves brutal heat conditions
As the Bay Area baked in the hot, summer sun Tuesday, some residents were working hard out in the dangerous heat.
Labor of love brings smiles to Oakland school children's faces
It's a labor of love and back-to-school tradition for cancer survivor Dee Johnson. Every year, she brings smiles to the faces of Oakland school children during her annual backpack giveaway
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Vikings bring hometown crowd to see 49ers QB Trey Lance in practice
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
Suspect in assault of 49ers fan Daniel Luna outside SoFi Stadium pleads not guilty
A man accused of attacking a 49ers fan outside of SoFi Stadium earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday and entered a "not guilty" plea.
49ers safety Jimmie Ward sidelined with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready to return for the season opener on Sept. 11 in Chicago.
49ers Foundation hosts 'Players for a Purpose' fundraiser for Bay Area youth
The 49ers gathered on the field at Levi's Stadium Sunday evening not to play ball but for a special cause: to tackle education and empowerment for Bay Area youth.
49ers rookies Womack, Gray make strong early impression
Danny Gray's big-play touchdown catch from Trey Lance was the highlight from San Francisco's exhibition opener, though it was the performance of another rookie that could prove even more important to the 49ers.
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Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Saturday monkeypox clinic at S.F. General: no line, plenty of vaccine
For the past few weeks, people who've wanted a monkeypox vaccine in San Francisco have often had to line up and wait. That wasn't the case on Saturday.
FDA approves intradermal injection for monkeypox vaccine
People who are at high risk for monkeypox can now get vaccinated for the virus via intradermal injection after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the technique.
SF monkeypox patient urges new prevention messaging beyond STD approach
A San Francisco resident came out of isolation this week after he says he got monkeypox from a quick interaction with a friend in public, saying he wants this case to bring more attention to the outbreak in general but also that the virus can spread beyond sexual contact with partners.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
California leaders meet on monkeypox outbreak, blast federal preparedness
State Sen. Scott Wiener led the first meeting of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox on Tuesday afternoon, blasting how federal officials have handled the outbreak..
FDA considers plans to split doses of monkeypox vaccine
A local infectious disease expert on Monday said she supports the FDA's idea of splitting doses of the monkeypox vaccine to get the shots to more people.
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California unemployment drops below 4% in July, sets new record
California's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July, the lowest point since 1976 as employers in the the nation's most populous state continued to defy expectations.
High-speed rail between San Francisco, San Jose receives final EIR approval
The California high speed rail governing board approved the final environmental documents Thursday for the San Jose-to-San Francisco section, completing clearance of the project's Northern California leg.
Newsom announces new plan for state's youth mental health system
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week announced a new plan to overhaul California's mental health system for children.
Danville 2022 council elections to be likely canceled; no one challenges incumbents
Danville will likely not have a Town Council election in November after no one stepped up to challenge incumbents Karen Stepper and Robert Storer, whose terms are up this year.
California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
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All 4 Mckinney Fire victims positively identified through DNA, dental analyses
Authorities have now identified all four people killed in the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, the largest and the deadliest fire in California this year.
Vegetation Fire breaks out north of Clearlake in Lake County
A vegetation fire broke out and has burned several acres north of Clearlake in Lake County on Friday afternoon.
Elderly man charged with felony hit-and-run of bicyclist in Pinole
An Orinda man is facing a felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly hitting a bicyclist in Pinole, prosecutors said Friday.
Death Valley reopening popular sites to public after massive floods
Death Valley National Park's most popular sites will reopen to the public on Saturday, two weeks after massive flash-flooding.
California unemployment drops below 4% in July, sets new record
California's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July, the lowest point since 1976 as employers in the the nation's most populous state continued to defy expectations.
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Newsom announces new plan for state's youth mental health system
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week announced a new plan to overhaul California's mental health system for children.
Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
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Elderly man charged with felony hit-and-run of bicyclist in Pinole
An Orinda man is facing a felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly hitting a bicyclist in Pinole, prosecutors said Friday.
South Bay serial killer who murdered 13 dies in Stockton hospital
A convicted murderer who confessed to killing 13 people in the early 1970s died of natural causes at age 75 in state prison on Thursday.
Former juvenile hall counselor sentenced for assaulting teen
A 46-year-old man working as a Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall counselor has been sentenced to six months of home detention for assaulting a 17-year-old boy while on the job last year, prosecutors announced Friday.
Woman sexually assaulted on BART train in East Bay; police arrest suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train in the East Bay on Wednesday morning and her suspected attacker has been arrested, officials said.
Man accused of shooting at vehicles in Antioch, prompting school shelter-in-place
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in a neighborhood Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place at a nearby school.
KPIX Special Reports
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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Photos: Machine Gun Kelly lands at Oakland Arena
Rapper turned pop-punk star Machine Gun Kelly played the Oakland Arena with support from Avril Lavigne and Willow on July 19.
Photos: Pearl Jam delivers epic set at Oakland Arena
Alternative-rock heroes Pearl Jam offered up an epic set of fan favorites and classic-rock covers at the Oakland Arena Thursday.
Photos: Aussie punks Amyl & the Sniffers pack Great American
Kinetic Aussie punk outfit Amyl & the Sniffers played the second of two packed, sold-out shows at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Crews free fox trapped in steel pipe near Oracle Park
A fox got its head stuck in a steel pipe at a construction site near Oracle Park in San Francisco and fire crews used a saw to get the terrified creature safely freed.
Photos: Dua Lipa Brings Long-Delayed 'Future Nostalgia Tour' to San Jose
British singer Dua Lipa brought her "Future Nostalgia Tour" to the SAP Center in San Jose Sunday night, playing songs from that now two-year-old album along with other hits.
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San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
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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.