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PG&E reaches $50 million settlement with Shasta County DA over deadly Zogg Fire
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has reached a settlement Wednesday with the Shasta County District Attorney which will allow the utility to avoid criminal charges in the deadly Zogg Fire.
Monterey County Sheriff's deputy shot while serving eviction notice in Salinas
A Monterey County Sheriff's deputy was shot and injured Wednesday after serving an eviction notice in Salinas, according to multiple reports.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
Jurors said they were deadlocked on the third rape charge against Masterson.
Update: San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing suspect on parole for previous violent assault
A 61-year-old San Francisco man who allegedly strolled into a Chinatown bakery and viciously attacked a clerk with a knife was on parole for a 2016 attempted murder
Facing sweltering summers, Newsom floats plan for state to buy renewable energy
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to buy massive amounts of renewable energy to help keep the lights on during the summer months.
McCarthy dismisses threats to oust him as speaker over debt ceiling deal
House Freedom Caucus members are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden.
Pence expected to launch presidential campaign next week in Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 campaign next week, multiple sources say.
Suspect arrested in vicious, unprovoked San Mateo hammer attack
A suspect was being held for attempted murder and other counts after he allegedly attacked a man on a San Mateo street, beating him into unconsciousness with a hammer.
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
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Raw video: Monterey County Sheriff press briefing on deputy shot, standoff
Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto gives an update at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the shooting that injured a deputy in Salinas.
Raw video: Scene of Monterey County deputy shooting, standoff in Salinas
A Monterey County Sheriff's deputy was shot and injured Wednesday morning after serving an eviction notice in Salinas, according to multiple reports.
PIX Now - Wednesday noon 5/31/23
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
House of Representatives vote on debt ceiling deal looms
Natalie Brand reports on members of the House of Representatives preparing to vote on the White House debt ceiling deal (5-31-2023)
First-ever Drag Laureate: A groundbreaking impact on the LGBTQ+ and Drag Community
D'Arcy Drollinger has been named San Francisco's first-ever Drag Laureate and became an ambassador for San Francisco's drag and LGBTQ+ community for an 18-month term. D'Arcy discusses the drag community's impact on the city and her history-making role.
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Fentanyl crisis: What makes the drug so deadly
Dr. Keith Humphreys, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, explains the effects of the synthetic opioid on the body, and discusses the signs of a fentanyl overdose
Sierra snowpack 1 of 4 climate extremes happening globally right now
In this Weather Extra segment, CBS News Bay Area Meteorologist Darren Peck uses 3D technology to look at earth's environment and 4 extreme examples of living with climate change
Tick season brings threat of Lyme disease
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford, about the symptoms of Lyme disease, and some of the other most common tick-borne illnesses
Job gains higher than expected
Following several months of declines in job growth, numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show California gained 67,000 jobs in April, up significantly from March. Former EDD director Michael Bernick discuses the payroll job growth and the sectors seeing the highest increases
How El Nino could affect the Bay Area
In this Weather Extra segment, First Alert Chief Meteorologist Paul Heggen says it looks increasingly likely that El Nino could have a significant impact in the Bay Area, and across California and around the world later this year and into next year
Healing through horses: Benefits of equine therapy
The connection between humans and horses can help provide treatment for a number of physical and psychological conditions. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto talks to Dr. Beverly Kane, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford, about the different types of equine therapy, and the types of conditions that equine therapy can help treat
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Update: San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing suspect on parole for previous violent assault
A 61-year-old San Francisco man who allegedly strolled into a Chinatown bakery and viciously attacked a clerk with a knife was on parole for a 2016 attempted murder
Suspect arrested in vicious, unprovoked San Mateo hammer attack
A suspect was being held for attempted murder and other counts after he allegedly attacked a man on a San Mateo street, beating him into unconsciousness with a hammer.
$50K reward offered in robbery of San Francisco postal worker
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who robbed a postal worker in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood last week.
Former San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin takes new UC Berkeley job, won't run for office
San Francisco's polarizing former top prosecutor on Wednesday announced he has no plans to run for his old job in 2024 after taking a job as executive director of a new criminal law research and advocacy center at University of California, Berkeley's law school.
Man pleads guilty to defrauding Williams Sonoma in multi-million-dollar scheme
An Irvine man pleaded guilty to participating in a multi-million-dollar kickback scheme targeting San Francisco-based Williams Sonoma, according to an announcement Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney's Office and the IRS.
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One dead in late-night East Oakland shooting
One person was killed in a shooting in East Oakland late Tuesday night, police said.
Slain Home Depot security guard's family upset with DA Pamela Price's handling of case
The parents of 26-year-old Blake Mohs are deeply troubled by the lack of communication with District Attorney Pamela Price
Plans to renovate Berkeley Pier move ahead with new funding secured
The long-defunct Berkeley Pier may finally get another life. Plans to rebuild the structure, and add a new ferry service, have taken a big step forward with another $5 million in funding
Lawmakers call for more state funding for public transit
As the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Governor Gavin Newsom that his ambitious climate targets will crumble without adequate funding for public transportation.
Suspect in 2019 murder of Livermore teen captured in Mexico, extradited back to Bay Area
The suspect in the 2019 murder of 16-year-old Emanuel Moseby at a Livermore Taco Bell has been captured in Mexico and returned to the Bay Area to face charges.
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Update: 1 dead, 1 wounded in a shooting near Willow Street in San Jose
One person was dead, another wounded and a northbound lane on Highway 87 shutdown during the morning commute early Tuesday in a shooting that occurred in a homeless encampment near Willow Street in San Jose.
Santa Clara homeless population count shows bittersweet trends
Elected leaders in Santa Clara County touted encouraging new numbers showing a decline in the county's overall homeless population. At the same time, they also acknowledged an alarming increase in the number of homeless families living on the streets.
Newly arrived from border, family begins adjusting to life in Bay Area
Many migrants have been processed at the border and have made their way to different parts of the U.S. – some here in the Bay Area.
Inmate accused of stabbing 2 Santa Clara County deputies
Two Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies were allegedly stabbed by an inmate at the Main Jail Sunday in what sheriff's officials are calling an "unprovoked attack."
Memorial Day holiday marks reopening of Seacliff State Beach in Aptos
Memorial Day Weekend marks the the first time residents can use all-day amenities at Seacliff State Beach following extensive storm damage.
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Concord man convicted for deadly 2019 shooting at Petaluma Factory Outlets
A Concord man was convicted Tuesday for the 2019 murder of a teenager at the Petaluma Factory Outlets.
Napa County Supervisors vote to end drought emergency declaration
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end its drought emergency declaration.
Marin water bill hike leaves residents confused, annoyed
With water bills seeing an increase in the near future, many Marin residents have been left with unanswered questions.
Police: Santa Rosa cemetery caretaker fires gun over man talking on phone
A man talking on his phone at Santa Rosa Memorial Park cemetery early Saturday was confronted by a caretaker who pointed a gun at him and ordered him to leave -- then fired into the ground, police said.
2 San Francisco women arrested in $50,000 sunglasses theft at Santa Rosa mall
Two San Francisco women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.
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First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
Warm inland, cool at the beach
Tuesday evening First Alert Weather forecast 5/30/23
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First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday morning
Allergens and temperatures on the rise
First Alert Weather Monday night forecast 5-29-23
Mild temperatures inland set to increase later this week, according to Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen (5-29-2023)
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Growing need for Black male teachers in Bay Area classrooms
Although some students have already started summer break or they will be soon, there are still some assignments public school districts may want to complete.
Newly arrived from border, family begins adjusting to life in Bay Area
Many migrants have been processed at the border and have made their way to different parts of the U.S. – some here in the Bay Area.
Korean brewery in Oakland encourages diversity in craft beer industry
The popularity of craft beer has risen exponentially over the last decade, with different backgrounds and ethnic flavors finding their ways into craft beef like never before. One brewery in the East Bay is taking its recent success to another level, and is now opening new doors for others to enter.
Planned healing center in SF's Mission emphasizes Indigenous medicine
A new indigenous cultural center in the Mission District hopes to bring a seldom seen art of traditional medicine to the Bay Area.
Carnaval San Francisco: La Cumbiamba Colombiana perfomers use dance as healing therapy
This year's Carnaval San Francisco parade will feature a special group of survivors from the Bay Area, finding healing and inspiration through movement and music.
Unseen: A California Crisis
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
Unseen: Missing, murdered Indigenous women in California part of nationwide crisis
It is a brutal and silent crisis: the growing number of missing or murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., including right here in California. Many of these cases are under investigation and remain unsolved.
Crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous women rooted in historical wrongs
The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in California and across the U.S. is rooted in one of the most heinous chapters in the state's history and its consequences continue to be felt.
Missing, murdered Indigenous women cases hampered by 50s-era law
We're looking into a largely unseen crisis in California - the growing reports of missing and murdered Indigenous women. A little-known federal law passed in the 1950s may actually be hindering the investigations, leaving loved ones desperate for action and answers.
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Korean brewery in Oakland encourages diversity in craft beer industry
The popularity of craft beer has risen exponentially over the last decade, with different backgrounds and ethnic flavors finding their ways into craft beef like never before. One brewery in the East Bay is taking its recent success to another level, and is now opening new doors for others to enter.
Celebrated San Francisco fashion designer brings math to her couture
Colleen Quen studied fashion at the French Couture School in San Francisco, where she learned the art of what she affectionately calls "sacred geometry."
Venerable Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory in SF Chinatown weathering city's issues
Recent headlines about the safety of San Francisco have landed business owners in the position of having to defend the city where they earn their living. One business is a San Francisco staple.
San Francisco woman keeps Chinese musical traditions alive
If you step inside Shangri-La Gifts and Tea Shop along Grant Ave. in San Francisco's Chinatown, you may get greeted with the sound of tradition.
Bay Area family touched by tragedy promotes mental health care for Asian Americans
Studies show Asian Americans are less likely to seek mental health care than any other ethnicity, but one AAPI family has made it their mission to change that.
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PG&E reaches $50 million settlement with Shasta County DA over deadly Zogg Fire
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has reached a settlement Wednesday with the Shasta County District Attorney which will allow the utility to avoid criminal charges in the deadly Zogg Fire.
Monterey County Sheriff's deputy shot while serving eviction notice in Salinas
A Monterey County Sheriff's deputy was shot and injured Wednesday after serving an eviction notice in Salinas, according to multiple reports.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
Jurors said they were deadlocked on the third rape charge against Masterson.
Update: San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing suspect on parole for previous violent assault
A 61-year-old San Francisco man who allegedly strolled into a Chinatown bakery and viciously attacked a clerk with a knife was on parole for a 2016 attempted murder
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
Jennifer Siebel Newsom issues new report social media's impact on youth
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report that shows the correlation between social media use and youth mental health.
Half Moon Bay summit highlights farmworker quality-of-life issues
A summit in Half Moon Bay Saturday offered farmworkers an opportunity to air grievances and offer suggestions for quality of life improvements.
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Monterey County Sheriff's deputy shot while serving eviction notice in Salinas
A Monterey County Sheriff's deputy was shot and injured Wednesday after serving an eviction notice in Salinas, according to multiple reports.
Update: San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing suspect on parole for previous violent assault
A 61-year-old San Francisco man who allegedly strolled into a Chinatown bakery and viciously attacked a clerk with a knife was on parole for a 2016 attempted murder
Suspect arrested in vicious, unprovoked San Mateo hammer attack
A suspect was being held for attempted murder and other counts after he allegedly attacked a man on a San Mateo street, beating him into unconsciousness with a hammer.
One dead in late-night East Oakland shooting
One person was killed in a shooting in East Oakland late Tuesday night, police said.
$50K reward offered in robbery of San Francisco postal worker
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect who robbed a postal worker in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood last week.
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VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed line of merchandise
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed merchandise
Target stores have come under fire lately for a line of Pride-themed merchandise that has put the company in a crossfire in the culture war over LGBTQ+ rights.
Dodgers apologize to Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, reissue Pride Night invite
The Los Angeles Dodgers have backtracked on a decision to uninvite the San Francisco-based Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from a Pride Night event following a backlash from the LGTBQ+ community and their supporters.
SF Pride organizers seek volunteers to set up Twin Peaks Pink Triangle
Organizers of Twin Peak's 28th annual Pink Triangle are seeking volunteers to help set up the symbol that glows above the city during Pride month.
San Francisco is naming the nation's first drag laureate
Excitement and pride are palpable at the San Francisco LGBT Center as the news spreads about the groundbreaking appointment of D'Arcy Drollinger as the city's first drag laureate.
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Photos: Mr. Bungle brings 'Geek Show Tour' to Fox Theater with the Melvins and Spotlights
Reunited local experimental metal band Mr. Bungle brought their revived "Geek Show Tour" to Oakland for two nights, sharing the stage with fellow underground legends the Melvins and rising trio Spotlights.
Photos: Exhibits on both coasts show artwork of Kehinde Wiley
Artist Kehinde Wiley currently has high-profile shows running at San Francisco's de Young Museum and at the Sean Kelly gallery in New York.
Photos: Indie-pop singer Caroline Polachek brings spectacular show to the Warfield
Former Chairlift vocalist and solo star Caroline Polachek delivered songs from her acclaimed new album 'Desire, I Want to Turn Into You' when she headlined the Warfield in San Francisco Monday night.
Photos: Punk-rock pioneer Iggy Pop plays classics with all-star band at Masonic
Legendary punk great Iggy Pop fronted his new band the Losers through a blazing set of songs from the Stooges and his solo career for a packed house at the Masonic Saturday.
Photos: 'Mega-Monsters Tour' brings Mastodon and Gojira to Concord Pavilion
Two titans of modern metal shared the stage at the Concord Pavilion Thursday night when Mastodon and Gojira both delivered spectacular sets for the Bay Area date of their "Mega-Monsters Tour."
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East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
Bayview's Old Skool Cafe continues mission of pulling youth out of cycle of violence
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
Peninsula woman's art nonprofit reaching schoolkids worldwide
A Peninsula woman whose art program is being used in 26 states is now seeing her curriculum distributed worldwide.
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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.