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Brazen burglary spree targets Oakland Chinatown businesses
Oakland Chinatown businesses are demanding more police presence following a string of burglaries on Thursday morning.
Intel co-founder, creator of Silicon Valley's 'Moore's Law' dies at 94
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, a Silicon Valley tech pioneer whose "Moore's Law" predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades, died Friday at the age of 94.
49ers hope Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez can match Gould standard
The 49ers have found their potential replacement for longtime kicker Robbie Gould after agreeing to acquire Zane Gonzalez from the Panthers on Friday.
Monterey SPCA still caring for over 200 pets after Pajaro flooding
Monterey County's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has sheltered nearly 250 pets evacuated over the last two weeks due to flooding of the Pajaro River.
Skies over parts of far Northern California get rare treat: The aurora borealis
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Alert for most of the northern half of the US Thursday night.
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Unincorporated San Mateo County minimum wage goes up in April
Those who work for minimum wage in unincorporated San Mateo County will see their hourly rate rise beginning April 1.
SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
San Francisco police on Friday announced a $25,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the city's Bayview District in 2020.
77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 77-year-old Sunset District man who is missing and is believed to be at-risk.
Friends, family and fans grieve death of Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift
Family, friends and listeners of a popular morning radio show host got news on Friday they hoped would never come.
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.
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Brazen burglary spree targets Oakland Chinatown businesses
Oakland Chinatown businesses are demanding more police presence following a string of burglaries on Thursday morning.
Antioch man charged with killing unborn baby in stabbing of pregnant woman, children
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Three of six escaped birds returned to Oakland zoo
Three birds have been recovered and three others are still flying free at the Oakland Zoo after a tree fell onto an aviary there amid stormy weather earlier this week, a zoo spokesperson said Friday.
BART board votes to partially approves state oversight bill
BART's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to partially support legislation that would bolster the powers of the agency's office that oversees internal audits and investigations.
Update: Caltrans reopens eastbound I-580 lanes near Livermore ahead of Friday getaway
Caltrans crews have reopened four eastbound lanes of traffic on Interstate Highway 580 east of Livermore after shifting lanes away from the shoulder being undermined by a recent washout.
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Intel co-founder, creator of Silicon Valley's 'Moore's Law' dies at 94
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, a Silicon Valley tech pioneer whose "Moore's Law" predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades, died Friday at the age of 94.
Monterey SPCA still caring for over 200 pets after Pajaro flooding
Monterey County's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has sheltered nearly 250 pets evacuated over the last two weeks due to flooding of the Pajaro River.
Mother dies, 7-year-old son missing at Moss Landing
The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended the search for a 7-year-old boy whose mother was found dead in the water off Monterey County.
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.
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Napa County deputies arrest former winery employee in $10,000 wine theft
Authorities in Napa County arrested a man on suspicion of grand theft and vehicle theft Friday after he allegedly stole $10,000 in wine
Silverado Trail closed north of St. Helena due to downed power lines
Silverado Trail is closed north of St. Helena due to downed power lines Friday morning, Napa County officials said.
Two arrested in Petaluma suspected of vehicle theft, drug possession
Police in Petaluma on Thursday arrested two suspects in connection with a vehicle theft and other crimes.
Wine Country growers brace for possible weekend freeze
With a frost warning up for the Bay Area, approaching cold weather this weekend could be a concern for wine makers.
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.
Sports
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Warriors rally back from 11 down to beat 76ers
The Golden State Warriors rallied past Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers 120-112 on Friday night.
49ers hope Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez can match Gould standard
The 49ers have found their potential replacement for longtime kicker Robbie Gould after agreeing to acquire Zane Gonzalez from the Panthers on Friday.
Mavs' Doncic fined $35K over gesture toward officials during loss to Warriors
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was fined $35,000 on Friday for directing a money sign toward officials in the final seconds of a loss to Golden State.
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.
Bay Area Crime
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Brazen burglary spree targets Oakland Chinatown businesses
Oakland Chinatown businesses are demanding more police presence following a string of burglaries on Thursday morning.
Antioch man charged with killing unborn baby in stabbing of pregnant woman, children
A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and other felonies for stabbing his pregnant partner and her two children in Antioch last weekend, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Napa County deputies arrest former winery employee in $10,000 wine theft
Authorities in Napa County arrested a man on suspicion of grand theft and vehicle theft Friday after he allegedly stole $10,000 in wine
SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
San Francisco police on Friday announced a $25,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the city's Bayview District in 2020.
77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 77-year-old Sunset District man who is missing and is believed to be at-risk.
Technology
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Intel co-founder, creator of Silicon Valley's 'Moore's Law' dies at 94
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, a Silicon Valley tech pioneer whose "Moore's Law" predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades, died Friday at the age of 94.
Truckers preview next-generation electric big rigs at Port of Stockton
Northern California truck drivers and fleet operators got a look at the latest in electric-power, big rig technology at the Port of Stockton on Thursday.
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.
Health
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Health
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
Nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center reach deal, avert strike
Nurses with MarinHealth in the Marin County community of Greenbrae reached a tentative contract agreement subsequently avoiding a strike that would have started Tuesday.
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.
Politics
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Unincorporated San Mateo County minimum wage goes up in April
Those who work for minimum wage in unincorporated San Mateo County will see their hourly rate rise beginning April 1.
BART board votes to partially approves state oversight bill
BART's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to partially support legislation that would bolster the powers of the agency's office that oversees internal audits and investigations.
Newsom lifts some water restrictions after relentless rain, snow eases drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
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.
LGBTQ+
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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.
Entertainment
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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.
Friends, family and fans grieve death of Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift
Family, friends and listeners of a popular morning radio show host got news on Friday they hoped would never come.
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.
Our Stories Define Us
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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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Police union files lawsuit against website offering bounties to kill LAPD officers
The Los Angeles Police Protective League filed a lawsuit against the owner of the "Killer Cops" website after pictures, names and work locations of 9,000 officers were released to the public. Mike Rogers reports.
Caught on camera: Brazen burglary spree targets Oakland Chinatown businesses
Surveillance video shows a group of thieves break into at least seven Oakland Chinatown businesses. Da Lin reports. (3-24-23)
First Alert Weather Friday Night Forecast
The weekend forecast isn't too dramatic but there is yet more rain on the way, says meteorologist Darren Peck. (3-24-23)
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Pajaro residents return to flood-ravaged homes
It's shaping up to be a long, painful weekend for residents of Pajaro as the magnitude of the flooding that forced them to evacuate becomes clear. Nataly Gutierrez reports. (3-24-23)
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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.