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Multiple gunmen open fire at Oakland school campus; at least 6 injured
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a high school campus in Oakland injured at least six people Wednesday afternoon.
Update: Rape suspect captured hours after standoff ends inside Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack
A rape suspect, believing he had outwaited pursuing officers by hiding inside the ceiling of the Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack, was arrested by an undercover officer after he emerged from the store Wednesday afternoon.
Newsom signs new laws to increase affordable housing in urban centers
They've become a familiar sight along the wide commercial corridors of America — empty buildings once filled by big retailers who have closed their doors, in part because many of their customers shop online.
Update: Northbound Highway 101 in Windsor reopens after major injury collision
A serious injury accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Windsor late Wednesday morning shut down the freeway in both directions for a time, according to authorities.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding into wall in South San Jose
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in South SanJose, police said.
State adding wine, liquor bottles to recycling rebate program
State officials announced Wednesday that California plans to add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program under a law taking effect in July 2024.
Gas prices surging at the pump; 20 cents per gallon jump in a day
After weeks of slow decline, prices at the gas pumps across the San Francisco Bay Area have surged once again Wednesday to over $6 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
SFO drug smuggling scheme lands East Bay man in federal prison for 10 years
A 43-year-old Hayward man, who attempted to evade sentencing by boarding a freighter destined for Haiti, will be spending 10 years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle drugs through San Francisco International Airport.
Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters to be sentenced
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump faces his sentencing Wednesday.
3.4 magnitude quake shakes along Alameda-Santa Clara County line
A small earthquake shook the southeastern tip of Alameda County Wednesday morning.
San Jose school security guard accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
A security guard at a San Jose high school has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, police said Wednesday.
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges Newsom's parole denial
Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, is asking a judge on Wednesday to free him from prison by reversing California Gov. Gavin Newsom's denial of his parole earlier this year.
Man injured in early morning shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside
A 25-year-old man was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Hwy 242 near Concord
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after being struck from behind by a vehicle on state Highway 242 in Concord, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Police seek woman for hitting another woman with her car in Daly City parking lot
Daly City police announced Wednesday that officers were seeking a woman who struck another woman with her vehicle in a Target store parking lot on Monday afternoon.
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Mother talks about anxious moments after she heard gunfire outside Oakland school facility
Max Darrow reports from the scene of a shooting that injured five people near an East Oakland school facility (9-28-2022)
Report: Multiple people wounded in shooting at Oakland school
A shooting at a high school campus in Oakland has injured at least three people Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to boost housing production
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Wednesday that would open up much of the state's commercial land for residential development.
Hurricane Ian: Massive storm makes landfall on southwest coast of Florida
Team coverage of early impacts as powerful Category 4 Hurricane Ian slams into Florida (9-28-2022)
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KPIX 5 Noon News headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.
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Multiple gunmen open fire at Oakland school campus; at least 6 injured
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a high school campus in Oakland injured at least six people Wednesday afternoon.
Update: Rape suspect captured hours after standoff ends inside Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack
A rape suspect, believing he had outwaited pursuing officers by hiding inside the ceiling of the Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack, was arrested by an undercover officer after he emerged from the store Wednesday afternoon.
Newsom signs new laws to increase affordable housing in urban centers
They've become a familiar sight along the wide commercial corridors of America — empty buildings once filled by big retailers who have closed their doors, in part because many of their customers shop online.
Update: Northbound Highway 101 in Windsor reopens after major injury collision
A serious injury accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Windsor late Wednesday morning shut down the freeway in both directions for a time, according to authorities.
Motorcyclist killed after colliding into wall in South San Jose
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in South SanJose, police said.
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Newsom signs new laws to increase affordable housing in urban centers
They've become a familiar sight along the wide commercial corridors of America — empty buildings once filled by big retailers who have closed their doors, in part because many of their customers shop online.
SFO drug smuggling scheme lands East Bay man in federal prison for 10 years
A 43-year-old Hayward man, who attempted to evade sentencing by boarding a freighter destined for Haiti, will be spending 10 years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle drugs through San Francisco International Airport.
Man injured in early morning shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside
A 25-year-old man was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Police seek woman for hitting another woman with her car in Daly City parking lot
Daly City police announced Wednesday that officers were seeking a woman who struck another woman with her vehicle in a Target store parking lot on Monday afternoon.
Spike in abandoned Husky dogs at Peninsula shelter likely due to 'Game of Thrones'
Pensula shelters say there has been a dramatic spike in the number of husky and husky-mix dogs at their shelter, likely due to their resemblance to dire wolves from Game of Thrones.
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Multiple gunmen open fire at Oakland school campus; at least 6 injured
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a high school campus in Oakland injured at least six people Wednesday afternoon.
Update: Rape suspect captured hours after standoff ends inside Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack
A rape suspect, believing he had outwaited pursuing officers by hiding inside the ceiling of the Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack, was arrested by an undercover officer after he emerged from the store Wednesday afternoon.
3.4 magnitude quake shakes along Alameda-Santa Clara County line
A small earthquake shook the southeastern tip of Alameda County Wednesday morning.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Hwy 242 near Concord
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after being struck from behind by a vehicle on state Highway 242 in Concord, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Alameda Co. Sheriff faces fallout over deputies taken off duty over psych exams
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is dealing with the fallout Tuesday after it was revealed that nearly four dozen deputies allegedly failed their psychological evaluations.
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Motorcyclist killed after colliding into wall in South San Jose
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in South SanJose, police said.
San Jose school security guard accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
A security guard at a San Jose high school has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, police said Wednesday.
South Bay Protestors rally in solidarity with Iranian demonstrators, Mahsa Amini
The death toll in Iran is growing as protests spread throughout the country after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly wearing her head scarf too loosely.
Environmental watchdog sues Santa Clara Valley Water District for alleged violations
Bay Area environmental watchdog San Francisco Baykeeper filed suit on Tuesday against the Santa Clara Valley Water District over its water management practices.
Bicyclist dies in Monday night Sunnyvale collision
Sunnyvale DPS Patrol officers were investigating a fatal Monday night collision between a cyclist and a vehicle on Wolfe Road
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Update: Northbound Highway 101 in Windsor reopens after major injury collision
A serious injury accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Windsor late Wednesday morning shut down the freeway in both directions for a time, according to authorities.
Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters to be sentenced
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump faces his sentencing Wednesday.
Sonoma County to loosen overnight camping restrictions amid uptick in homelessness
Sonoma County will allow overnight camping in some public spaces after the county's Board of Supervisors amended local regulations Tuesday that strictly prohibited outdoor encampments.
Sonoma County loosens restrictions on camping in public spaces to meet homeless needs
Those without homes in Sonoma County can now camp overnight in some public spaces after the county's Board of Supervisors amended local regulations Tuesday that strictly prohibited outdoor encampments.
Update: Forward progress stopped in Mill Valley vegetation fire
A vegetation fire burned along a populated hillside in Mill Valley Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
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Eck offers poignant insight as broadcasting career nears end
Dennis Eckersley touched on his personal approach to the job while also explaining in great detail why he's walking away.
Logan Webb strikes out seven as Giants beat Rockies again, 5-2
Logan Webb struck out seven over five innings to win for the fourth time in five starts, and the Giants continued their dominance of Colorado this season by beating the Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Jo Adell's 8th-inning RBI sends Angels past Athletics, 4-3
The Los Angeles Angels opened their final homestand of the season with a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
Forgettable night for Jimmy G in 49ers 11-10 loss to Denver
At first, the San Francisco 49ers were actually relieved that Jimmy Garoppolo stepped out of his own end zone for a safety.
'Championship glow is real'; Warriors start training camp focused on 5th NBA title
Stephen Curry's bright-colored "Sour Patch" sneakers squeaked loudly announcing his media day arrival. He then took his spot, tucked in that iconic No. 30 jersey and posed with all of his championship hardware.
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Update: Rape suspect captured hours after standoff ends inside Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack
A rape suspect, believing he had outwaited pursuing officers by hiding inside the ceiling of the Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack, was arrested by an undercover officer after he emerged from the store Wednesday afternoon.
SFO drug smuggling scheme lands East Bay man in federal prison for 10 years
A 43-year-old Hayward man, who attempted to evade sentencing by boarding a freighter destined for Haiti, will be spending 10 years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle drugs through San Francisco International Airport.
Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters to be sentenced
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump faces his sentencing Wednesday.
San Jose school security guard accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
A security guard at a San Jose high school has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, police said Wednesday.
Man injured in early morning shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside
A 25-year-old man was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Technology
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Netflix is opening its own video game studio as part of latest pivot into gaming
It began by mailing out DVDs, then evolved to become a production and streaming powerhouse. Now Netflix appears to be making its next big bet on the future of gaming.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine
Twitter CEO and Elon Musk depositions yet to begin despite earlier filings
Billionaire Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal did not sit for depositions Monday as part of an ongoing merger lawsuit despite earlier scheduling notices filed in a Delaware court, marking another twist in a closely watched case.
New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars for windows that can 'pinch'
Tesla says it has spotted a flaw in 1.1 million cars' windows that could pinch occupants while closing.
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DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
Fremont massage therapist faces multiple sexual assault charges
A massage therapist in the East Bay has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following alleged sexual assaults involving patients at a doctor's office.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs dozens of laws protecting women's reproductive rights
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new abortion laws Tuesday, including some that deliberately clash with restrictions in other states, thereby signaling that incoming conflicts are coming and must be sorted out.
Strike by Kaiser mental health workers enters 7th week; latest contract offer rejected
The union representing Kaiser Permanente mental health therapists on their seventh week of striking said members "resoundingly rejected a contract offer" from Kaiser over the weekend.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Politics
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Newsom signs new laws to increase affordable housing in urban centers
They've become a familiar sight along the wide commercial corridors of America — empty buildings once filled by big retailers who have closed their doors, in part because many of their customers shop online.
State adding wine, liquor bottles to recycling rebate program
State officials announced Wednesday that California plans to add wine and liquor bottles to its recycling rebate program under a law taking effect in July 2024.
Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters to be sentenced
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump faces his sentencing Wednesday.
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges Newsom's parole denial
Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, is asking a judge on Wednesday to free him from prison by reversing California Gov. Gavin Newsom's denial of his parole earlier this year.
South Bay Protestors rally in solidarity with Iranian demonstrators, Mahsa Amini
The death toll in Iran is growing as protests spread throughout the country after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly wearing her head scarf too loosely.
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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.
SF transgender community commemorates Compton's Cafeteria riot with 'Riot Party'
The transgender community commemorated a historic event that took place more than 50 years ago in the Tenderloin on Sunday.
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Savage Republic brings new tunes, 40-year-old catalog to Bottom of the Hill
Savage Republic, the experimental post-punk band that entranced audiences in the '80s with a stage show that felt more like a tribal ceremony than a rock concert, is bringing back their steel-barrel drum beats and Middle Eastern-tinged guitars to San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill this Friday.
Netflix is opening its own video game studio as part of latest pivot into gaming
It began by mailing out DVDs, then evolved to become a production and streaming powerhouse. Now Netflix appears to be making its next big bet on the future of gaming.
CBS SF talks to famed British artist Roger Dean
One of the most distinctive artists to create album covers during the '70s and beyond, British illustrator and designer Roger Dean recently spoke to CBS SF about several projects he currently involved with in the Bay Area.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass brings three days of music to Golden Gate Park
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of eclectic sounds this weekend.
Rising Aussie psych band returns to the Independent in San Francisco
Rising Australian band the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets returns to San Francisco Saturday night to play songs from their latest album, 'Night Gnomes' at the Independent.
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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.
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Mother talks about anxious moments after she heard gunfire outside Oakland school facility
Max Darrow reports from the scene of a shooting that injured five people near an East Oakland school facility (9-28-2022)
Report: Multiple people wounded in shooting at Oakland school
A shooting at a high school campus in Oakland has injured at least three people Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to boost housing production
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two laws Wednesday that would open up much of the state's commercial land for residential development.
Hurricane Ian: Massive storm makes landfall on southwest coast of Florida
Team coverage of early impacts as powerful Category 4 Hurricane Ian slams into Florida (9-28-2022)
PIX Now
KPIX 5 Noon News headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.
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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.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
Peninsula couple's Pie Ranch teaches community farming, mentors aspiring farmers
A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.
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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.