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.
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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.
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.
Will San Francisco's downtown shake off the pandemic blues?
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues.
Update: Mission District business owner frustrated over rampant crime in neighborhood
A small business owner in San Francisco's Mission District on Monday said she has seen little or no improvement since she and other merchants declared a state of emergency in the neighborhood last month.
Stanford soccer star's tragic death intensifies attention on mental health
A tragedy in the San Francisco Bay Area was the spark a group of California teens needed to do something about breaking the stigma associated with youth mental illness and how to react in an emotional crisis.
Oakland installs barriers in neighborhood victimized by brazen prostitution
The city of Oakland is installing traffic diverters near San Antonio Park to curb soliciting in the area.
S.F. composers meld sound with science for new perspective on Alzheimer's
Composers at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music teamed up with UCSF neuroscientists to create music that provides a new way to study dementia.
Officials: Veterinary tranquilizer identified in San Francisco overdose victims
Public health officials revealed Thursday that xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer, has been discovered in the bloodstreams of four fatal fentanyl overdose victims.
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.
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.
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.
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2 dead at Bean Hollow State Beach near Pescadero following collision, submerged vehicles
Two people are dead following a collision near Bean Hollow Road in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol said.
State Farm decision to stop issuing homeowners insurance in California may drive up premiums
Tuesday marked the first business day since a major California insurance company, State Farm, announced it will no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies anywhere in the state.
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
USGS report predicts rising sea levels threaten California's coast
As the Earth's ice melts and sea levels rise, cities along the coast are considering ways to hold back the rising waters. But a new government study predicts that many of California's most iconic beaches are in danger of disappearing.
Update: At least 1 arrested after wanted fugitive barricaded in Stockton police standoff
A man who is a wanted fugitive has barricaded himself on a residential property in Stockton and officers have been on the scene since 4:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday evening.
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2 dead at Bean Hollow State Beach near Pescadero following collision, submerged vehicles
Two people are dead following a collision near Bean Hollow Road in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol said.
Update: Bob Lee murder suspect Nima Momeni hires high-profile attorney after previous lawyer withdraws
Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee, is hiring a high-profile Florida-based lawyer to defend him after his previous attorney stepped down Tuesday, citing an undisclosed conflict of interest.
Suspect in San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing identified
Police have identified a suspect in a stabbing Monday at a bakery in San Francisco's Chinatown district.
Guilty verdict in horrific San Francisco murder recorded on Zoom
A 63-year-old San Francisco man faces 25 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of the horrific murder of a 79-year-old woman that was partially captured on Zoom.
San Francisco agencies promote coyote awareness ahead of summer
A delayed start to coyote season has not stopped city agencies from beginning their awareness campaign around local parks to make sure residents stay alert and protect young children and smaller dogs.
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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.
San Joaquin sheriff's deputy released from hospital after car chase, crash
A San Joaquin County sheriff's deputy was released from a hospital Monday following a pursuit of three armed carjacking suspects that ended in a crash near state Highway 120 in Manteca.
Concord man identified as victim in fatal Livermore chain-reaction crash on Highway 580
A 21-year-old Concord man has been identified as the victim in a fatal collision involving four vehicles early Thursday morning on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore, according to the Alameda County coroner's bureau and the California Highway Patrol.
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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."
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.
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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Update: Bob Myers steps down as Golden State Warriors GM; 'This is tough, This is hard'
Longtime Golden State GM Bob Myers, architect of the Warriors dynasty and four NBA championships, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing he was stepping down as the franchise's president and general manager.
Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas' economy.
Astros' score 7 HRs in rout of hapless A's, who fall to 10-45
The surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
William Contreras homers as Brewers beat Giants
William Contreras homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the San Francisco Giants for a 7-5 win on Sunday.
Josef Newgarden wins 2023 Indy 500
In a fight until the finish, Newgarden caught up with the reigning champion Ericsson in the final lap, taking the lead and finishing in first.
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Update: At least 1 arrested after wanted fugitive barricaded in Stockton police standoff
A man who is a wanted fugitive has barricaded himself on a residential property in Stockton and officers have been on the scene since 4:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday evening.
Update: Bob Lee murder suspect Nima Momeni hires high-profile attorney after previous lawyer withdraws
Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee, is hiring a high-profile Florida-based lawyer to defend him after his previous attorney stepped down Tuesday, citing an undisclosed conflict of interest.
Suspect in San Francisco Chinatown bakery stabbing identified
Police have identified a suspect in a stabbing Monday at a bakery in San Francisco's Chinatown district.
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.
San Joaquin sheriff's deputy released from hospital after car chase, crash
A San Joaquin County sheriff's deputy was released from a hospital Monday following a pursuit of three armed carjacking suspects that ended in a crash near state Highway 120 in Manteca.
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Update: Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reports to prison
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at the Texas prison where she will spend the next 11 years serving her sentence for overseeing an infamous blood-testing hoax
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.
Nvidia shares skyrocket after AI-fueled sales projections crush forecasts
Shares of Nvidia, already one of the world's most valuable companies, skyrocketed Thursday after the chipmaker forecast a huge jump in revenue, signaling how vastly the broadening use of artificial intelligence could reshape the tech sector.
Twitter's launch of DeSantis' presidential bid underscores platform's rightward shift under Musk
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter's forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform's unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk.
Meta undergoing new round of tech layoffs
Facebook-parent Meta has begun cutting employees in its business groups as part of a previously announced round of layoffs
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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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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.
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.
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.
Economic boost or big business hand-out? Nevada lawmakers consider A's stadium financing
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas' economy.
All-female team of San Francisco community ambassadors tries to make a difference on the streets
Part of San Francisco Mayor London Breed budget plan is to continue pouring millions of dollars into community ambassadors like two who are part of an all-female team working to help those in the streets.
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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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State appeals court rules Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be paroled
State appeals court rules that Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole.
San Francisco lowrider cruises in style at Carnaval
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
San Francisco doom band Acid King celebrates new album at Great American
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays its first hometown show since 2019, performing tunes from the band's latest effort 'Beyond Vision' at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Watch replay of Sunday's Carnaval SF Parade
On Sunday, the Carnaval Grand Parade returned to the streets of San Francisco's Mission District with samba dancers, lowriders, floats with multicultural themes and brightly costumed performers.
45th Annual Carnaval Festival and Parade take over San Francisco's Mission District
An explosion of color, music, culture, food and dancing to Brazilian, Caribbean and Latin rhythms comes to San Francisco's Mission for the 45th annual Carnaval Festival and Grand Parade.
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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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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
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State Farm decision to stop issuing homeowners insurance in California may drive up premiums
Tuesday marked the first business day since State Farm announced it will no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies anywhere in the state. While customers who already have policies won't see those canceled, homeowners say the trend is unsettling. Katie Nielsen reports.
Lawmakers urge additional funding for Bay Area transit agencies
State lawmakers are warning the Bay Area is on the cusp of a transit death spiral if funding doesn't increase soon.
Number of unhoused families sees sharp increase in Santa Clara, report says
Devin Fehely reports on the recently released homeless population count for Santa Clara county, and what the numbers indicate for the people living there. (5/30/2023)
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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.