Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
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Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
1 dead, 2 critically hurt in shooting, stabbing that followed Santa Rosa street dispute
A man was killed and two others were in critical condition following a brawl that ended in a stabbing and shooting in Santa Rosa overnight.
Sonoma County supervisors approve five-year strategic plan to combat homelessness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
2023 Grammys: Nicholas Phan reflects on being nominated for Best Classical Solo Album
Nicholas Phan describes his thoughts about being nominated for Best Classical Solo Voice Album and what it would mean if he won the Grammy for this work.
Marin County taking new steps to relocate people living in boats on Richardson Bay
At its meeting Tuesday, Marin Housing Authority (MHA) unanimously approved a voucher program to relocate residents living in boats on Richardson Bay into long-term housing on the mainland, the county announced Wednesday.
New area code, 369, goes into effect for areas with 707 numbers
Starting Wednesday, people in the existing 707 area code region of California may be assigned a number with the 369 area code if they get a new phone line, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Juvenile wounded by stray bullet as gunfire erupts near Vallejo High
A juvenile was recovering from a stray bullet wound suffered Tuesday afternoon after an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles near Vallejo High School.
Tahoe deep freeze; Sierra braces for coldest temperatures in decade
Across the Tahoe Basin, residents were bracing for the arrival Sunday night of some of the coldest temperatures in years as a deep freeze descends on Northern California.
Late night fire engulfs empty Santa Rosa commercial building
An empty Santa Rosa commercial building, frequented by squatters, was engulfed by a massive fire Saturday night that could be seen from a mile away.
Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa reopens after homeless camp cleared
A section of a popular Santa Rosa pedestrian and biking trail reopened Friday after a large homeless encampment was cleared from the area earlier in the week.
High-risk sex offender arrested in Fairfield after attempted kidnapping
Police in Fairfield on Friday detained a high-risk sex offender who tried to kidnap a female student earlier in the week, according to authorities.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Federal court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments.
New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
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Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos beheading found competent to stand trial
The man charged in the brutal beheading of a young mother on a street in San Carlos last year has been found competent to stand trial, prosecutors said.
Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
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Federal court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments.
Helicopter video: Watch 100 mph-plus pursuit on I-80 in East Bay
Two suspects trying to evade capture raced down I-80 and onto the streets of Oakland at speeds of over 100 mph before being arrested while attempting to flee on foot.
El Cerrito counted among state's "prohousing" communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the designation of three additional places in the state as "prohousing," according to a release from the governor's office on Friday.
Helicopter video: Watch early morning CHP chase of stolen truck suspect
An alleged truck thief was captured early Friday after a CHP pursuit onto the streets of Oakland
Teenage boy killed in early morning Oakland shooting
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday morning in the Eastmont neighborhood of Oakland.
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Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
Palo Alto Police: Scammers use trick to steal necklace from woman
Police in Palo Alto are searching for two suspects who apparently tricked a woman to steal her necklace Thursday morning.
Santa Clara man arrested, charged in January 6 Capitol riot
A South Bay man was arrested this week and faces multiple charges for his alleged role in participating in the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
State awards $375M to extend BART into downtown San Jose, Santa Clara
The state has awarded $375 million to a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project extending BART another 6 miles and four stations into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
Suspect arrested after Pacific Grove crime spree -- carjackings, kidnapping, resisting arrest
A 36-year-old Seaside man has been arrested after an alleged crime spree that included carjackings, a kidnapping and resisting being taken into custody.
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Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
1 dead, 2 critically hurt in shooting, stabbing that followed Santa Rosa street dispute
A man was killed and two others were in critical condition following a brawl that ended in a stabbing and shooting in Santa Rosa overnight.
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California latest state making flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
Nuggets beat Warriors 134-117
The Nuggets romped to a 134-117 win over the short-handed Warriors Thursday night.
Black-led group of investors has big plans to redevelop Oakland Coliseum site
The next chapter for the Oakland Coliseum is beginning to take shape, with a new landmark agreement that could possibly bring a new sports team to the facility.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
Warriors fall to Timberwolves in OT; 3-game win streak snapped
D'Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
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Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos beheading found competent to stand trial
The man charged in the brutal beheading of a young mother on a street in San Carlos last year has been found competent to stand trial, prosecutors said.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
4 arrested, 23 pounds of narcotics seized in SFPD drug investigation
Four people, including a juvenile, were arrested and 23 pounds of narcotics were seized this week as part of a drug investigation.
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Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
Apple suffers 1st quarterly sales decline in nearly 4 years
Apple on Thursday posted its first quarterly revenue drop in nearly four years after pandemic-driven restrictions on its China factories curtailed sales of the latest iPhone during the holiday season.
Google parent Alphabet posts lower Q4 profit amid ad squeeze, competition
Google's parent company Alphabet on Thursday posted lower profit and a small revenue increase for last year's fourth quarter, as a decline in online ad spending and competition from rivals weigh on the search giant.
Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
FEMA disaster assistance for storm damage available for San Mateo County residents
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
El Cerrito counted among state's "prohousing" communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the designation of three additional places in the state as "prohousing," according to a release from the governor's office on Friday.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
Obama portraits make a stop at the deYoung as part of nationwide tour
It was standing room only at the deYoung Museum, with people coming to get a glimpse of American royalty and perhaps closer to the American dream.
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
Bay Area blues legend Taj Majal talks about Grammy-nominated album 'Get On Board'
Bay Area blues legend Taj Majal talks to CBS News Bay Area about his Grammy-nominated collaboration with longtime friend Ry Cooder that pays tribute to blues duo Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
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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.
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.
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.
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Fed court permits Oakland to clear Wood Street homeless camp
A federal court on Friday issued an order allowing the city of Oakland to shut down one of its largest homeless encampments. Andrea Nakano reports. (2-3-23)
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years. Betty Yu reports. (2-3-23)
California's reparations task force inches closer to final report
California's reparations task force inches closer to final report
California no longer requiring COVID vaccines to attend schools
California won't make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021. Tom Wait reports.
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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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.