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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.
Wet weather Saturday fails to dampen spirits in the Bay Area
Considering the severity of the drought these past few years, no one should complain when it starts to rain and, for the most part on Saturday, no one did.
Scientists call for action after billions of sea stars perish on West Coast
Scientists along the West Coast are calling for action to help sunflower sea stars, among the largest sea stars in the world, recover from catastrophic population declines.
Magnitude 2.9 quake centered near Mount Diablo rattles East Bay
Portions of the East Bay were shaken by a small earthquake late Saturday afternoon.
Concealed bundles, sophisticated tunnels: How fentanyl crosses the border
There are new battles at the U.S.-Mexico border over the most dangerous narcotic law enforcement has ever seen.
2-alarm fire burns residential building in San Francisco Bernal Heights
A two-alarm fire burned a multi-story building in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Drawing will decide deadlocked Richmond City Council race
The luck of a draw next week will determine the deadlocked Richmond City Council race between Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda.
U.S. eliminated from World Cup after 3-1 loss to Netherlands
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
Morgan Hill police K-9 unit apprehends burglary suspect
A man suspected of burglarizing a restaurant in Morgan Hill Monday was arrested after he reportedly fled from officers and was ultimately apprehended with the help of a K-9 unit.
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SFNext: Searching for solutions to city's intractable problems
A half-hour program produced by KPIX with the San Francisco Chronicle follows a unique gathering of San Francisco residents collaborating on solutions to the city's pressing problems. (12-3-22)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (12-3-22)
Wet weather Saturday fails to dampen spirits in San Francisco
On San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf the crab vendors at Sabella & La Torre restaurant didn't have quite as many customers as usual but the ones who showed up were not put off by the storm. John Ramos reports. (12-3-22)
Food bank volunteer knows what food insecurity is like
Reed Cowan profiles a special Food for Bay Area Families volunteer named Karen. (12-3-22)
Rise in respiratory illness may bring mask mandates back
Southern California is considering requiring people to mask up again as cases of COVID, the flu and RSV rise. Is the Bay Area likely to follow suit? Devin Fehely reports. (12-3-22)
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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)
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
SF & Peninsula News
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Wet weather Saturday fails to dampen spirits in the Bay Area
Considering the severity of the drought these past few years, no one should complain when it starts to rain and, for the most part on Saturday, no one did.
2-alarm fire burns residential building in San Francisco Bernal Heights
A two-alarm fire burned a multi-story building in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Fire burns commercial building in San Francisco SoMa
Firefighters in San Francisco Saturday morning responded to a structure fire at a commercial building in the city's South of Market neighborhood.
South San Francisco police seize large stash of pot, heroin, fentanyl and LSD
Police in South San Francisco confirmed a significant drug seizure Friday afternoon at a hotel that included a large amount of marijuana, heroin, fentanyl and LSD.
SamTrans bus plows through parking lot at Serramonte Center in Daly City; 4 hurt
Four people were hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a bus collided with more than a dozen vehicles at the Serramonte Center in Daly City late Friday morning.
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Wet weather Saturday fails to dampen spirits in the Bay Area
Considering the severity of the drought these past few years, no one should complain when it starts to rain and, for the most part on Saturday, no one did.
Magnitude 2.9 quake centered near Mount Diablo rattles East Bay
Portions of the East Bay were shaken by a small earthquake late Saturday afternoon.
Drawing will decide deadlocked Richmond City Council race
The luck of a draw next week will determine the deadlocked Richmond City Council race between Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda.
Shooting in Pleasant Hill leaves 1 injured; suspect detained
Police in Pleasant Hill are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized Friday night.
Man shot dead in Newark; Suspect sought
Police in Newark are searching for a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a man Friday afternoon.
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Morgan Hill police K-9 unit apprehends burglary suspect
A man suspected of burglarizing a restaurant in Morgan Hill Monday was arrested after he reportedly fled from officers and was ultimately apprehended with the help of a K-9 unit.
BART San Jose extension threatens longtime small businesses in its path
The long awaited BART extension to San Jose is taking some key steps forward, but the progress could lead to some longtime downtown small businesses getting squeezed out.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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 bank volunteer knows what food insecurity is like
Reed Cowan profiles a special Food for Bay Area Families volunteer named Karen. (12-3-22)
South Bay high-schoolers volunteer to 'stick it' to hunger
As part of KPIX 5's Food for Bay Area Families program, Reed Cowan met up with two young volunteers at Second Harvest Silicon Valley. (12-2-22)
East Bay cyclists pedal for a purpose to help feed their neighbors
A bike club is breaking away from the pack when it comes to helping the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Len Ramirez reports. (12-2-22)
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)
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Drawing will decide deadlocked Richmond City Council race
The luck of a draw next week will determine the deadlocked Richmond City Council race between Andrew Butt and Cesar Zepeda.
Republican farmer wins hyper-close race for Modesto-area House seat
Republican John Duarte defeated Democrat Adam Gray Friday in a new U.S. House district in the Central Valley that produced the closest congressional contest in the state this year.
BART San Jose extension threatens longtime small businesses in its path
The long awaited BART extension to San Jose is taking some key steps forward, but the progress could lead to some longtime downtown small businesses getting squeezed out.
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.
U.S. weighs asylum limits as it braces for end of Title 42 border restrictions
Title 42, a policy that allows U.S. border officials to expel some migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21 because of a court order.
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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.
Wet weather Saturday fails to dampen spirits in the Bay Area
Considering the severity of the drought these past few years, no one should complain when it starts to rain and, for the most part on Saturday, no one did.
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.
Scientists call for action after billions of sea stars perish on West Coast
Scientists along the West Coast are calling for action to help sunflower sea stars, among the largest sea stars in the world, recover from catastrophic population declines.
Magnitude 2.9 quake centered near Mount Diablo rattles East Bay
Portions of the East Bay were shaken by a small earthquake late Saturday afternoon.
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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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Morgan Hill police K-9 unit apprehends burglary suspect
A man suspected of burglarizing a restaurant in Morgan Hill Monday was arrested after he reportedly fled from officers and was ultimately apprehended with the help of a K-9 unit.
South San Francisco police seize large stash of pot, heroin, fentanyl and LSD
Police in South San Francisco confirmed a significant drug seizure Friday afternoon at a hotel that included a large amount of marijuana, heroin, fentanyl and LSD.
Shooting in Pleasant Hill leaves 1 injured; suspect detained
Police in Pleasant Hill are investigating a shooting that left one person hospitalized Friday night.
Man shot dead in Newark; Suspect sought
Police in Newark are searching for a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a man Friday afternoon.
Arrest made in ATM theft from East Oakland business
One person was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of an ATM from an East Oakland business last month.
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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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)
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.
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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.