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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals.
Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
SF & Peninsula News
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Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens, the 2020 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow is a special homecoming.
Bay Area talk radio station KGO 810 abruptly ends programming, promises 'new era'
Some Bay Area radio listeners got a shock Thursday when legendary talk radio station KGO 810 AM abruptly ended its programming after 80 years on the airwaves.
Fleet Week hosts collaborative earthquake drills with military, SF first responders
On Wednesday, Fleet Week provided a rare opportunity for the San Francisco Fire Department to train for urban search and rescue efforts with military personnel.
Authorities seize over two dozen dogs from San Francisco home
San Francisco Animal Control officers and deputies with the sheriff's department were seen taking an estimated 30 dogs out of a home Wednesday morning.
East Bay News
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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals.
Woman arrested for attempted kidnapping, approaching children in Berkeley
Police arrested a woman suspected of an attempted kidnapping and of approaching middle and high school-aged children in Berkeley, the department announced Thursday.
Brothers found guilty of brutal attack on couple in Antioch
Two brothers who committed sexual assault and robbed two foreign students in Antioch in 2020 are facing 30 years-to-life sentences after being convicted last month.
Suspect in series of attempted East Bay kidnappings arrested
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
Oakland gun crackdown nets 5 firearms, 7 arrests in 24 hours
Police in Oakland announced Thursday that multiple arrests have been made and guns have been seized within a 24 hour span, as part of a new strategy to stem rising violence in the city.
South Bay News
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Pedestrian injured in July hit-and-run crash in San Jose dies of injuries
A man severely injured in a July hit-and-run crash in San Jose has died of his injuries, San Jose police said Thursday.
Lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on 'red list'
A congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster.
Animal rights protester tackled during 49ers game files police report for assault
A protester with a device letting out pink smoke who was tackled after running onto the field during Monday night's 49ers-Rams game has filed a police report for assault.
Santa Clara County COVID cases likely 2-3 times the reported case count
While COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County have trended down over the summer, the county's top health official said this week that the level of virus circulating locally is likely higher than the county's case count.
Gas pump sticker shock soars among Bay Area motorists; find cheap gas near you
The cost of a gallon of unleaded was inching toward all-time record highs for Bay Area motorists Wednesday morning, with no immediate relief in sight.
North Bay News
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Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Hit-and-run drivers sought after 2 children on bicycles struck in Rohnert Park
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is looking for the drivers of two vehicles who struck and injured children riding bicycles Wednesday on the same road and then left the scene before officers arrived.
Sports
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Giants sit out postseason a year after winning 107 games
From a franchise-record 107 wins last season to out of contention this September, the Giants were far from the dominant club they were when so much went right in 2021.
Update: Warriors GM Bob Myers on Green-Poole dustup: 'It's the NBA...these things happen'
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green apologized to his teammates Thursday for a training camp altercation with Jordan Poole that ended with a punch being thrown.
Giants beat Padres in finale, end season at .500
David Villar hit two home runs and Austin Slater also connected for the San Francisco Giants, who beat the playoff-bound San Diego Padres 8-1 in a regular-season finale.
Stephen Vogt homers in last career at-bat; A's sweep Angels to end season
Stephen Vogt homered in his final game before retirement and scored the first run on a sacrifice fly after Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the fifth, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday.
Animal rights protester tackled during 49ers game files police report for assault
A protester with a device letting out pink smoke who was tackled after running onto the field during Monday night's 49ers-Rams game has filed a police report for assault.
Bay Area Crime
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Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Woman arrested for attempted kidnapping, approaching children in Berkeley
Police arrested a woman suspected of an attempted kidnapping and of approaching middle and high school-aged children in Berkeley, the department announced Thursday.
Brothers found guilty of brutal attack on couple in Antioch
Two brothers who committed sexual assault and robbed two foreign students in Antioch in 2020 are facing 30 years-to-life sentences after being convicted last month.
Suspect in series of attempted East Bay kidnappings arrested
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
Technology
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Ex-Theranos exec 'Sunny' Balwani seeks to join Elizabeth Holmes' effort for new trial
Convicted Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani asked a federal judge Thursday to allow him to participate in efforts by his former business partner and lover Elizabeth Holmes to get a new trial.
Former Uber security chief convicted of data breach coverup
The former chief security officer for Uber was convicted Wednesday of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Apple may soon be forced to ditch its Lightning charger in Europe
The European Union is one step closer to forcing Cupertino-based Apple and other electronics vendors to use a single charging standard for devices such as phones and tablets.
Musk proposes going ahead with $44 billion Twitter purchase
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
Elon Musk draws backlash from Ukrainian officials with unsolicited 'peace' plan
Elon Musk drew backlash on Monday from Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, for his unsolicited advice on how to bring about "peace" amid Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.
Health
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Santa Clara County COVID cases likely 2-3 times the reported case count
While COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County have trended down over the summer, the county's top health official said this week that the level of virus circulating locally is likely higher than the county's case count.
SF father, son who claimed inventing wearable COVID-19 detector accused of fraud
A father and son were charged Tuesday in a federal indictment for conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud and false statements in connection with investment schemes and with a loan application to a federal pandemic relief program.
More cheese recalled due to listeria outbreak
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infection that has sickened six, hospitalizing five.
California law allows for disciplining docs who spread COVID lies
Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
AC transit to lift mask mandate
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District will lift its onboard mask mandate Sunday for the first time since early June.
Politics
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FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Court declares DACA illegal, leaves policy intact for current enrollees
As of June 30, 594,120 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children were enrolled in DACA, half of whom live in California, Texas and Illinois.
Lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on 'red list'
A congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster.
OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections.
LGBTQ+
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Newsom signs two bills enabling healthcare access for trans youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
Entertainment
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Bay Area talk radio station KGO 810 abruptly ends programming, promises 'new era'
Some Bay Area radio listeners got a shock Thursday when legendary talk radio station KGO 810 AM abruptly ended its programming after 80 years on the airwaves.
Sonoma County's Max Thieriot brings real life wildfire experience to 'Fire Country'
Max Thieriot doesn't have to stretch too far in his role on CBS' 'Fire Country' -- he grew up Northern California wildfire country.
Mill Valley Film Festival draws movie fans to theaters across the Bay Area
Bay Area cinephiles will have a host of options in the next ten days as the 45th Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off Thursday, running through Oct. 16.
Halloween Meltdown takes over Oakland's Mosswood Park
The second annual Halloween Meltdown brings an avalanche of garage-punk bands and host John Waters to Oakland's Mosswood Park with performances by Amyl and the Sniffers, Shannon and the Clams and much more.
Avant-garde metal acts land at Berkeley's Cornerstone
One of the most forward-thinking metal bills currently touring the U.S. comes to the Cornerstone in Berkeley Friday when black metal meets gospel band Zeal and Ardor is joined by Sylvaine and Imperial Triumphant.
KPIX Special Reports
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
Latest Videos
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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals. Katie Nielsen reports. (10-6-22)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (10-6-22)
Aging growers looking to sell their farms stumped by lack of buyers
Many farmers are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields. Itay Hod reports. (10-6-22)
Blue Angels take to the sky over S.F. for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city. Mary Lee reports. (10-6-22)
New online marketplace, housing program aim to keep teachers in Oakland
Juliette Goodrich reports on $5 million grant that will fund online housing marketplace to help Oakland teachers (10-6-2022)
Jefferson Awards
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North Bay 95-year-old's nonprofit helping people bloom in journey to self-reliance
For more than 20 years, a North Bay woman has helped low-income families look good, feel good, and take confident steps toward self-reliance, from welfare to work.
Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
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.