11-year-old girl struck by driver near Fairfield school; woman arrested for DUI
Police have arrested a Fairfield woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after an 11-year-old girl was struck near a middle school campus Thursday morning.
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Man accused of stealing equipment from Little League in Livermore
Livermore police arrested a man who allegedly broke into an umpire storage shed at the Granada Little League T-ball Field on Murdell Lane and stole $3,500 worth of equipment on March 14.
Man shot dead overnight in East San Jose neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a San Jose neighborhood before dawn on Wednesday, according to police.
Suspect in pistol-whipping, shooting aboard BART train arrested
A man arrested on theft charges in San Francisco was identified as the person who pistol-whipped a BART passenger on a train earlier this month, police said Thursday.
Machete armed suspect killed; child hostages rescued in San Jose standoff
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday after being shot by a police officer.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in downtown San Jose
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
Former warden of Dublin women's prison sentenced in sex abuse scandal
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in the East Bay was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women.
Fight near Oakland middle school may have involved multiple individuals with firearms
Police in Oakland on Wednesday are investigating a fight on the same block as Elmhurst Middle School that witnesses said may have involved people with firearms, authorities said.
Palo Alto police seeking witnesses to crash that killed pedestrian
Palo Alto police are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Monday morning, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Man driving stolen truck arrested after ramming police vehicle in Richmond
A man driving a stolen box truck was arrested Monday night after ramming a Richmond police cruiser.
Denver high school student gunman's body found, officials say
The 17-year-old shot two administrators and his body was found about "two-tenths of a mile" from his vehicle after a search, authorities said.
Update: Arrest made in fatal Concord mall shooting; Second suspect still at large
A 19-year-old Martinez man has been arrested and a second suspect remained at large Wednesday after a Concord mall shooting left one man dead and a second hospitalized.
San Francisco city leaders promise action after multiple violent incidents involving youth
San Francisco city leaders spoke out Tuesday in response to a series of violent incidents involving SFUSD students, vowing to increase safety and support measures across the school district.
Family disturbance leads to standoff in San Jose neighborhood; Suspect arrested
A family disturbance in a San Jose neighborhood Tuesday morning led to a large police response and an eventual arrest of a suspect, police said.
Afterschool violence has San Francisco teens living in fear
A student brawl at an after school hangout spot in San Francisco is putting the spotlight on the much larger problem of violence on campus that has some kids afraid of their classmates.
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11-year-old girl struck by driver near Fairfield school; woman arrested for DUI
Police have arrested a Fairfield woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after an 11-year-old girl was struck near a middle school campus Thursday morning.
Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner dies at age 81
Former KPIX reporter and anchor Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness according to his longtime friend, journalist, and KPIX colleague Linda Schacht.
California bill would ban food products, candies containing certain chemical additives
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
San Francisco Fire thanks nurse, off-duty doctor who gave CPR to driver on Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Fire Department thanked a nurse and an off-duty doctor who helped a driver in distress on Thursday by providing them with CPR on the Bay Bridge, according to authorities.
Exotic birds escape storm-damaged aviary at Oakland Zoo
Armed with nets and cages, workers at the Oakland Zoo will continue to search the grounds Thursday for six exotic birds, including an endangered hooded vulture, that escaped from their storm damaged aviary.
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San Francisco Fire thanks nurse, off-duty doctor who gave CPR to driver on Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Fire Department thanked a nurse and an off-duty doctor who helped a driver in distress on Thursday by providing them with CPR on the Bay Bridge, according to authorities.
Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
Suspect in pistol-whipping, shooting aboard BART train arrested
A man arrested on theft charges in San Francisco was identified as the person who pistol-whipped a BART passenger on a train earlier this month, police said Thursday.
Bay Area commuters recall chaos during windy storm
It was a nightmare commute Tuesday afternoon as high winds ripped through the Bay Area.
Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
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Exotic birds escape storm-damaged aviary at Oakland Zoo
Armed with nets and cages, workers at the Oakland Zoo will continue to search the grounds Thursday for six exotic birds, including an endangered hooded vulture, that escaped from their storm damaged aviary.
Man accused of stealing equipment from Little League in Livermore
Livermore police arrested a man who allegedly broke into an umpire storage shed at the Granada Little League T-ball Field on Murdell Lane and stole $3,500 worth of equipment on March 14.
Workers at Oakland Starbucks vote to unionize, 2nd store in Alameda County
Employees of an Oakland Starbucks store are the first in the city and the second in less than a month in Alameda County to seek to form a union, union officials said Tuesday.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
Former warden of Dublin women's prison sentenced in sex abuse scandal
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in the East Bay was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women.
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Evacuation orders lifted for town of Pajaro nearly 2 weeks after levee breach
Officials in Monterey County lifted evacuation orders for the town of Pajaro on Thursday morning, nearly two weeks after a levee breach flooded the town, forcing many residents to leave.
Man shot dead overnight in East San Jose neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a San Jose neighborhood before dawn on Wednesday, according to police.
Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: "you must answer for the bank's downfall."
Machete armed suspect killed; child hostages rescued in San Jose standoff
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday after being shot by a police officer.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in downtown San Jose
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
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11-year-old girl struck by driver near Fairfield school; woman arrested for DUI
Police have arrested a Fairfield woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after an 11-year-old girl was struck near a middle school campus Thursday morning.
Novato mudslide buckles road to Olompali State Park; Impacts PG&E gas lines
A mudslide caused by the recent storms has mangled a Marin County road, causing it to buckle and break into pieces as well as impacting two PG&E gas transmission lines and an aqueduct.
Hikers warned of dangers from weakened trees on rural trails
While the rain and wind have moved out of our area, we're literally not out of the woods yet when it comes to storm damage and danger.
Over 76,000 PG&E customers without power after storm
Nearly 65,000 PG&E customers around the Bay Area remained without power Wednesday afternoon after a storm this week brought rain and high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Sonoma County raises living wage to $17.65/hour; 2nd hike in a year
Amid rising inflation, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved raising the county's Living Wage for the second time in three months, to $17.65 an hour.
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Track and field's governing body excludes transgender women from female events
The ruling will go into effect on March 31, which is also the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Wiggins still out; Doncic returns for key Golden State-Dallas showdown
With just nine games left in the regular season, the Golden State Warriors will square off against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in a key game for playoff positioning.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Warriors down Rockets 121-108 to snap 11-game road skid
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
49ers sign S Myles Hartsfield, re-sign TE Ross Dwelley
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety Myles Hartsfield to a one-year contract Monday and re-signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal.
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11-year-old girl struck by driver near Fairfield school; woman arrested for DUI
Police have arrested a Fairfield woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after an 11-year-old girl was struck near a middle school campus Thursday morning.
Man accused of stealing equipment from Little League in Livermore
Livermore police arrested a man who allegedly broke into an umpire storage shed at the Granada Little League T-ball Field on Murdell Lane and stole $3,500 worth of equipment on March 14.
Man shot dead overnight in East San Jose neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a San Jose neighborhood before dawn on Wednesday, according to police.
Suspect in pistol-whipping, shooting aboard BART train arrested
A man arrested on theft charges in San Francisco was identified as the person who pistol-whipped a BART passenger on a train earlier this month, police said Thursday.
Machete armed suspect killed; child hostages rescued in San Jose standoff
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday after being shot by a police officer.
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Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: "you must answer for the bank's downfall."
VR 360 View: Dude, Where's My Driver? -- Take a 360-degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
SVB collapse: CalPERS, public pension losses from bank failures seen as minor
When two tech-linked U.S. banks failed this month, among the investors who lost millions were public-sector pension funds responsible for ensuring the retirements of teachers, firefighters and other government workers.
Google's 'Bard' AI chatbot set for next stage; waitlist opens up
Google announced Tuesday it's allowing more people to interact with " Bard," the artificially intelligent chatbot the company is building to counter Microsoft's early lead in a pivotal battleground of technology.
Content creators, influencers worried about verification plans on social media platforms
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
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California bill would ban food products, candies containing certain chemical additives
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
Microplastics pollution found in fresh-fallen Sierra snow and Lake Tahoe
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
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Bill to punish oil companies for high gas prices passes in California Senate
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
Capitol rioter convicted of entering Nancy Pelosi's office gets 3 years in prison
The Justice Department argued Williams, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was an "accelerant" of the mob, and "gleefully directed and mobilized" violence during the attack.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
East Bay lawmaker proposes ban on caste-based discrimination in California
California may become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste-based bias, a safeguard people of South Asian descent say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles.
Appeals court orders Trump lawyer to comply with grand jury subpoena
Trump's legal team had appealed a lower court ruling that attorney-client privilege should not shield attorney from interview by special counsel investigators.
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Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California looks to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
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Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner dies at age 81
Former KPIX reporter and anchor Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness according to his longtime friend, journalist, and KPIX colleague Linda Schacht.
Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
Gisele Bündchen breaks silence on divorce from Tom Brady
Months after their divorce was announced, Gisele Bündchen spoke with Vanity Fair about her marriage to now-retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Sly Stone memoir to be released through new Questlove imprint
Questlove has own book imprint and is launching it with a memoir by one of the world's most influential and enigmatic musicians, Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
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.
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First Alert Weather Thursday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Darren Peck says we may see some overnight/early-morning sprinkles but Friday should stay generally dry. (3-23-22)
Wine Country growers brace for possible weekend freeze
This weekend wine grape growers may have to contend with an unwelcome adversary: frost. Wilson Walker reports. (3-23-23)
TikTok CEO grilled on Capitol Hill
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced tough questions from a House panel Thursday as he sought to convince lawmakers the social media platform is not an arm of the Chinese government that's being used to spy on Americans. Nikole Killion reports on the contentious hearing.
11-year-old girl hit by car in Fairfield
The driver has been arrested, police say.
KPIX Classic: Bill Schechner's 'Amazing Turkey Facts' Thanksgiving report
Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81. Among his award-winning reports over his long career was this newsroom favorite which re-ran for years on Thanksgiving Day.
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Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
Program bridges language barriers in Oakland's Fruitvale District
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
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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.