Women's Military History Week commemorated at Vallejo event
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
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Healdsburg winemaker paving a path for women in the wine industry
Among the more than 4,200 wineries in California, only 14% reported a woman as their lead winemaker, according to a recent study. But women are making huge strides in the wine industry, including one out of Healdsburg.
Intimate look at 1st women on U.S. Supreme Court in 'JUSTICE: A New Musical'
Happening now at Marin Theater Company in Mill Valley, a world premiere of "JUSTICE: A New Musical" highlighting three iconic women, first women to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
'Mamasan' helps Larkspur's Fukusuke Restaurant persevere with family touch
As ordering through QR codes at restaurants, added service fees, and shorter menus become the norm when dining out, small independent restaurants are facing enormous challenges to keep customers satisfied.
Bay Area medical professionals see flood of patients on El Salvador medical mission
A group of medical professionals from the Bay Area took some time out of their normally busy schedules to see a flood of patients over the course of a week-long medical mission in El Salvador.
East Bay elementary school adds sports league with a safe play strategy
Skyhawks Sports Academy is a sports camp in the Bay Area that focuses on safety while still allowing kids the opportunity to learn to play the game.
Historic Black church in Oakland recongregates at Jewish temple following fire
The First African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted its first service Sunday after a three-alarm fire destroyed its building one week ago.
Parishioners vow to rebuild fire-ravaged historic Oakland Black church
As they gathered for a prayer service Monday night, the parishioners of the fire-ravaged historic First African Methodist Episcopal Church vowed to rebuild their home of worship from the ashes left behind.
Franco Finn doesn't have a jump shot, but he's an NBA All-Star this weekend
While the Golden State Warriors will be getting a much-needed break this All-Star Week, Franco Finn will be busy representing the Bay Area at the game in Utah.
Daughter's viral TikTok rescues her family's struggling Santa Rosa restaurant
The power of social media can turn people's lives in a whole new direction.
California prison inmate reentry program provides crucial support to break the cycle
Every year, 30,000 people are released from jails and prisons in California. More than half of them will end up back behind bars. But a new program in Oakland aims to break that cycle, using the experience of those who were once on the inside.
Pandemic prompts barber to set up mobile shop, inspires outreach to unhoused residents
During the pandemic, the regular routine of going to a barber shop or salon was cut short, forcing barbers like Lennotch Taplett to find a new way to stay connected.
Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
'Miss Chinatown USA' San Francisco pageant explores heritage, spreads cultural awareness
Every year since 1958, women from all over the country come to San Francisco to compete in the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant during the city's Lunar New Year Celebrations. Contestants know the event is also an opportunity to showcase their heritage.
Lunar New Year celebrated with zodiac rabbit mural in Concord
Along Willow Pass Road in Concord sits a parking structure beaming with a artistic celebration reflecting the Bay Area's Asian-American culture.
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'It looked apocalyptic'; Bay Area slowly recovers from deadly windstorm
If you need any reminder of the sheer force of Mother Nature, just drive down any street, in any San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.
New round of rain, damaging winds batters Bay Area, Central Coast
Severe wind gusts were ripping through the Bay Area and Central Coast as a new rainstorm descended on an already soaked and weather-damaged region.
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."
Update: All eastbound Bay Bridge lanes reopened hours after big rig overturns
An overturned big rig on the Bay Bridge Tuesday afternoon blocked multiple lanes of traffic in the eastbound direction out of San Francisco, grinding the evening commute to a halt for hours until it was cleared.
Third Street Bridge closed after being struck by barges
The Third Street Bridge in San Francisco is shut to through traffic after being struck by barges and damaged, San Francisco Public Works said at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Update: All eastbound Bay Bridge lanes reopened hours after big rig overturns
An overturned big rig on the Bay Bridge Tuesday afternoon blocked multiple lanes of traffic in the eastbound direction out of San Francisco, grinding the evening commute to a halt for hours until it was cleared.
Third Street Bridge closed after being struck by barges
The Third Street Bridge in San Francisco is shut to through traffic after being struck by barges and damaged, San Francisco Public Works said at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
More than 184,000 PG&E customers without power amid storm
Over 123,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area Tuesday evening amid a storm that brought high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Van driver killed by toppled tree in Portola Valley
A person driving a van was killed Tuesday afternoon in Portola Valley after a tree toppled onto the vehicle, the California Highway Patrol reported.
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.
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Collapsed retaining wall brings lane closures, major delays to I-580
Tuesday night saw a soggy evening commute across the Bay Area with downed trees and wet roads leading to slow downs along many of the busiest freeways.
Downed tree derails Amtrak train near Martinez
A tree fell onto an Amtrak train in Contra Costa County Tuesday afternoon, causing it to derail, according to authorities.
Double shooting in Concord kills 1, injures another
A shooting in Concord Tuesday morning left one person dead and another injured, police said.
Update: Eastbound I-580 roadway crack near Livermore forces lane closure
Caltrans crews battled winds and rain Tuesday as they raced to repair a crack and small landslide that has forced the closure of two eastbound lanes on Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore.
Antioch police identify man suspected in stabbing of pregnant woman, kids
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
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More than 184,000 PG&E customers without power amid storm
Over 123,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area Tuesday evening amid a storm that brought high winds to the region, according to the utility.
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.
Crash along Highway 17 in Santa Cruz Mountains kills 1
A fatal traffic collision is causing delays on northbound state Highway 17 near El Rancho Drive in Santa Cruz County on Tuesday morning.
Car hits and injures 2 pedestrians in San Jose; 1 in critical condition
Police in San Jose are currently at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians Monday evening that left one pedestrian in critical condition, authorities said.
Flooded-out Pajaro residents, evacuees frustrated over pace of levee repairs
Residents of Pajaro -- both those who evacuated and those who remained in their homes -- say they're growing increasingly frustrated with the county's response to devastating flooding.
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More than 184,000 PG&E customers without power amid storm
Over 123,000 PG&E customers were without power in the Bay Area Tuesday evening amid a storm that brought 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.
Four arrested in connection with Vallejo business burglary
Three suspects were arrested after foot chases on I-80 and a fourth surrendered inside a getaway vehicle that crashed in connection with a burglary at a Vallejo business Saturday.
Stabbing injures 3 in Antioch; Suspect in custody
Three people were injured -- including a 35-year-old pregnant woman, a 14-year-old and 11-year-old -- and a 37-year-old suspect was in custody after a Saturday afternoon stabbing in Antioch.
Women's Military History Week commemorated at Vallejo event
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
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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.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Stanford women exit the Dance with 54-49 loss to Ole Miss
The Ole Miss Rebels delivered on their declaration to get defensive, stunning top-seeded Stanford 54-49 on Sunday night to reach the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for the first time in 16 years.
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Double shooting in Concord kills 1, injures another
A shooting in Concord Tuesday morning left one person dead and another injured, police said.
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.
Update: Police locate allegedly abducted child, arrest mother in Daly City
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
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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.
Cruise seeks permit to test self-driving vehicles beyond SF, across California
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
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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.
Frozen berries recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Newsom: State will co-manufacture insulin, slashing costs
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic senators call for crackdown on wealthy tax-dodgers
The richest Americans often use trusts and other legal tax dodges to pass their wealth to their heirs tax-free, lawmakers say.
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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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"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
Acclaimed doom band Windhand headlines Day 1 of Heavy Psych Sounds Fest
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand tops the bill for the first day of the mammoth Heavy Psych Sounds Festival at Thee Parkside Saturday.
Sludge-metal juggernaut Weedeater closes out Heavy Psych Sounds Fest
Stoner-metal favorites Weedeater headlines the second day of the mammoth Heavy Psych Sounds Festival being held at Thee Parkside Sunday, topping an epic eight-band bill.
Local heroes Hot Lunch plays festival pre-party at Bottom Of The Hill
Local psych/punk band Hot Lunch brings its cathartic sounds to the Bottom of the Hill on Friday, headlining the official Heavy Psych Sounds Fest pre-party with Slough Feg, Older Sun and Disastroid.
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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.
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.
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Windstorm chaos in San Francisco: Flying couch; blown out high-rise windows
A couch was carried airborne during the height of Tuesday's storm in San Francisco
Fierce winds disrupt evening commute in San Francisco
Winds topple big rig on Bay Bridge, turbulent waters force ferries to be cancelled -- storm disrupts evening commute in San Francisco
Hurricane-force winds batter Bay Area along with heavy rains from latest storm
Team coverage of potent storm that slammed the region with ferocious winds and heavy rain (2-21-2023)
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Collapsed retaining wall brings lane closures, major delays to I-580
Katie Nielsen reports on the collapsed retaining wall on I-580, and what the timeline looks like for its repair. (3/21/2023)
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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.
Oakland native shares love of golf with underserved youth
This week's Jefferson Award winner is an Oakland native who wants to introduce as many young people as he can to the sport that he says changed the course of his life.
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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.