Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
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Danville police chase leads to fiery crash; Injured occupants rescued from burning vehicle
A police chase in Danville early Saturday morning led to a fiery crash which injured five people, authorities said.
18-year-old sentenced to 7 years for San Lorenzo road rage fatal shooting
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention in a 2022 San Lorenzo shooting death, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Oakland police seek suspect connected to shooting of 4-year-old girl
Police in Oakland released a photo Friday of a suspect allegedly connected to a shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl in the city earlier this week.
Pajaro school district superintendent to leave for Stockton
The superintendent of a school district in Monterey County is leaving to take a similar job with the Stockton Unified School District.
Gun enhancement murder charges in horrific slaying of Hayward mother
A murder suspect, who shot his pregnant ex-girlfriend seven times in the head in front of the couple's 5-year-old son, will be charged with murder with a gun enhancement
Brentwood police pursuit ends in deadly crash
The driver of a vehicle fleeing from police in a high-speed pursuit was killed Thursday in Brentwood when he lost control and crashed in a gully below an overpass.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Teenagers arrested in deadly Tracy carjacking
An 18-year-old and a juvenile have been arrested in a deadly carjacking in Tracy that claimed the life of the 52-year-old victim.
Accident raises concerns over boulders placed along Kato Road in Fremont
Large boulders that were placed to keep RVs from parking along Kato Road in Fremont a couple of years ago are sparking a discussion about safety.
Parolee arrested for assault, robbery of two women at gunpoint in Livermore
A man on parole and wearing an ankle monitor was arrested for assaulting and robbing two women in Livermore last month, police said Thursday.
Alameda County judge unharmed after being robbed at gunpoint in Oakland
An Alameda County Superior Court judge escaped injury when he was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning in Oakland, according to the county Sheriff's Office.
Bicyclist critically injured in Concord hit-and-run crash
Police in Concord are investigating a hit-and-run collision that left a bicyclist in critical condition Wednesday evening, according to authorities.
Judge tosses 2 of 3 murder charges filed against reputed Oakland gang member
Once again, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price finds herself embroiled in controversy involving charges in an East Bay murder case.
4-year-old child shot in East Oakland home
Police in the East Bay are investigating a shooting that injured a four-year-old child Wednesday night in East Oakland, authorities said.
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Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Serial Santa Rosa child molester 30-years-tolife prison sentence
A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
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Update: Police arrest 3 teens in San Mateo High incidents; Firearm seized
Three teenagers were arrested after fights at San Mateo High School on Friday, one involving a knife, police said.
San Francisco police arrest 4 teenagers in catalytic converter thefts
The San Francisco Police Department arrested four teenagers in connection to five catalytic converter thefts around the city this past week.
Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
2 Coastside crashes give emergency crews a busy morning
A crash in El Granada Saturday sent a car off the road, hitting a house and injuring 2; later, a car rolled over farther south on Hwy 1, prompting Cal Fire to tweet a caution to slow down while driving along the coast.
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Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
Danville police chase leads to fiery crash; Injured occupants rescued from burning vehicle
A police chase in Danville early Saturday morning led to a fiery crash which injured five people, authorities said.
18-year-old sentenced to 7 years for San Lorenzo road rage fatal shooting
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention in a 2022 San Lorenzo shooting death, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Oakland police seek suspect connected to shooting of 4-year-old girl
Police in Oakland released a photo Friday of a suspect allegedly connected to a shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl in the city earlier this week.
Pajaro school district superintendent to leave for Stockton
The superintendent of a school district in Monterey County is leaving to take a similar job with the Stockton Unified School District.
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Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
Neighbors mourn elderly couple struck dead in South Bay rampage
People stopped by a makeshift memorial in San Jose Friday to remember a Vietnamese couple killed Thursday when they were struck by a carjacked vehicle during a deadly South Bay crime rampage.
71-year-old Monterey man found guilty of molesting 3 children
A 71-year-old Monterey man was found guilty of molesting three children in a two-year period, beginning when one was under the age of 10.
Witnesses to South Bay rampage recount terrifying scene that left couple dead
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
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Serial Santa Rosa child molester 30-years-tolife prison sentence
A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.
Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
4.5 earthquake hits near Healdsburg, felt across North Bay
An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude struck in Sonoma County sabout 13 miles north-northeast of Healdsburg early Saturday.
As weather warms, Santa Rosa prepares for Monday start of fire season
The Santa Rosa Fire Department will declare the start to fire season on Monday to be able to enforce weed-abatement ordinances.
Hidden boating community in Sausalito battles ever-changing tides
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life.
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Alex Cobb dazzles and Wilmer Flores provides 2-run single as Giants beat Orioles 4-0
Alex Cobb struck out seven over 7 2/3 scoreless innings to bounce back from his worst outing of the season, Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single and also doubled among his three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0.
Arraez leads Marlins to 12-1 rout over A's
Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday.
Orioles edge Giants; Wade swats 100th splash hit into McCovey Cove
Gunnar Henderson hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh as Baltimore beat San Francisco 3-2 on Friday night after LaMonte Wade Jr. punched a home run into McCovey Cove, the 100th splash hit in Giants history.
Sánchez homers in Marlins' 4-0 win over A's
Edward Cabrera struck out 10 in six innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland A's 4-0 on Friday night.
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off 'humbling' rookie season
Drake Jackson's promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason.
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Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Serial Santa Rosa child molester 30-years-tolife prison sentence
A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
Update: Police arrest 3 teens in San Mateo High incidents; Firearm seized
Three teenagers were arrested after fights at San Mateo High School on Friday, one involving a knife, police said.
San Francisco police arrest 4 teenagers in catalytic converter thefts
The San Francisco Police Department arrested four teenagers in connection to five catalytic converter thefts around the city this past week.
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Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Netflix shareholders reject sky-high executive pay packages
Netflix shareholders have rejected multi-million dollar pay packages for the company's top executives including for co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Amazon to pay $31 million for Alexa voice assistant and Ring camera privacy violations
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant.
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Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
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.
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16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
Biden signs deal to lift debt ceiling
President Biden Saturday signed a bipartisan bill that will suspend the nation's debt ceiling and avoid what could have been a catastrophic government default. Christina Ruffini has more.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
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Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
LGBTQ initiatives met with backlash, protests
June is Pride month, a celebration of LGBTQ life. But after years of hard-won civil rights gains for the LGBTQ+ community, there is a backlash that includes violence and tests of corporate commitment. Elise Preston has more.
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Reed Cowan and Ryan Yamamoto kick off KPIX coverage of Pride Month, live from San Francisco's Castro District
All-Asian San Francisco drag troupe the Rice Rockettes wary as LGBT intimidation spreads
An all Asian-American drag troupe says the recent rise in anti-drag sentiment -- including an attack on one of their own -- has made them extremely cautious about where and when they perform.
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No strings attached: Robot puppet singing Vanessa Carlton song hits all the right notes
Over two decades after songwriter Vanessa Carlton scored a huge hit with "A Thousand Miles," a creative team has made a robot puppet of the singer and recreated the song's video on the streets of San Francisco.
Brilliant Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal brings rare tour to UC Theatre
Jazz Is Dead presents a rare performance of otherworldly Brazilian genius Hermeto Pascoal at the UC Theatre Sunday night.
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.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
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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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Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Jose Martinez reports on the questions still swirling around the violent and deadly South Bay rampage that left three people dead (6-3-2023)
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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 3, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money. John Ramos reports. (6-3-23)
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San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
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.
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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.