East Bay nonprofit provides school supplies for students of farm workers
For some, the first week of school means a family trip to the store to pick up school supplies. But that's not the reality for everyone.
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Back to School: Dealing with students' stress
Resources to help parents address concerns before they turn into bigger problems. Danya Bacchus reports. (8-18-23)
Bay Area schools invest in social workers to fight mental health crisis
As kids return to school across the Bay Area, schools are grappling with increased mental health issues among students. Three years after the pandemic, many school districts are still playing catch up, trying to address an explosion of cases. Itay Hod reports. (8/16/23)
Bay Area schools invest in social workers to fight mental health crisis
As kids return to school across the Bay Area, schools are grappling with increased mental health issues among students. Three years after the pandemic, many school districts are still playing catch up, trying to address an explosion of cases.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Back to School: KPIX anchor Nicole Zaloumis reconnects with HS dance teacher
Sue Gordon taught dance at Monte Vista High School in Danville for 47 years, positively impacting the lives of so many students. When she retired, they named the dance studio after her.
Barber in San Francisco's Excelsior helps kids with free back-to-school haircuts
A barber in San Francisco's Excelsior District could be capitalizing on the start of the school year, but he is trimming his profits in the hopes of giving kids a boost in confidence as they head back to the classroom.
Excelsior District barber provides free haircuts ahead of first day of school in SF
Max Darrow reports on a barber in San Francisco's Excelsior District giving free haircuts to young students before they go back to school (8-14-2023)
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Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes us back to when she was attending school as a student and was actually involved in a Chinese language program. Which she eventually had the opportunity to continue in college. She introduces us to one of her teachers who actually helped her keep up her fluency in Mandarin.
San Francisco church provides back-to-school supplies for needy families
Volunteers at Glide Memorial Church prepared more than 300 backpacks for students and families who might otherwise struggle to afford them. Devin Fehely reports. (8-12-23)
Back to School stress: Helping students overcome mental challenges
How can you help students prepare for the mental challenges of going back to school, especially those attending a new school or facing other hurdles? Interview with children's development expert and San Jose Unified School District speech pathologist Marsha Pinto.
Oakland Unified School District students, families excited as classes resume
Oakland was alive with excitement on Monday as students, parents, and grandparents celebrated the much-anticipated return to school.
With teacher-school district deal in place, Oakland kids head back to class
An agreement reached between the Oakland Education Association and the school district includes a salary increase for most teachers. Betty Yu reports. (8-6-23)
Bay Area lawmaker renews push for later school start times nationally
As middle schools and high schools across California are starting classes later under a new state law, a Bay Area lawmaker is making a similar push for schools nationwide.
California moves one step closer to mandatory kindergarten
The bill, which would be enacted in the 2024-25 school year if signed by the governor, would require all children to attend one year of kindergarten before they can go to first grade.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
SFUSD begins new school year amid teacher shortage
Getting enough teachers for the start of the new school year at the San Francisco Unified School District has proven to be a daunting task. Reed Cowan reports.
New school year brings new challenges as many lag behind from COVID
A new, in-person school year is underway in Oakland, and for parents and teachers alike, that means a chance for kids to catch up on learning time lost during COVID.
Back to school start dates: Bay Area students return to class
Here's a list of the Bay Area school districts and campuses that have or will be welcoming students back to school this month.
Labor of love brings smiles to Oakland school children's faces
It's a labor of love and back-to-school tradition for cancer survivor Dee Johnson. Every year, she brings smiles to the faces of Oakland school children during her annual backpack giveaway
4 East Bay community colleges offer financial incentives to boost enrollment
There’s a push to remove barriers to education and boost enrollment in the East Bay by making community college classes free. Da Lin reports. (8-14-22
Homebound pandemic life left many kids missing routine vaccinations
The California Department of Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids are up to date with their routine vaccinations. Max Darrow reports. (8-12-22)
Homebound pandemic life left many kids missing routine vaccinations
As a new school year is set to begin soon, the California Department of Public Health (CA DPH) is reminding families to make sure their kids are up to date with their routine vaccinations.
New California law aims to make school less of a yawn with later starts
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation's most populous state can't start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can't start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times.
UCSF Health Expert Warns COVID-19 Surge May Force Temporary School Closures
With the COVID-19 positivity rate topping 11% in California, parents wonder what will happen at schools where kids are set to return next week.
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President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris among scheduled speakers at Feinstein memorial
The memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein being held at San Francisco City Hall Thursday afternoon will feature speakers including Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a recorded message from President Joe Biden.
Starbucks closing 7 locations in San Francisco
Starbucks will close seven locations in San Francisco as the company says it is looking to adjust its portfolio of stores in the city.
San Jose home daycare drownings leave 1st responders reeling; 'All of us are in shock'
Police in San Jose gave an update Tuesday in the investigation into a drowning that killed two children at a residential daycare facility Monday morning.
After historic winter, California water officials say systems in good shape for next rainy season
California's water storage and delivery systems are in good shape heading into the rainy season, having benefited from last year's near-historic rain and snowfall totals, according to the state's top water managers.
Bay Area teen's love for baking shines through in business, competition win
Naiel Chaudry is just 14 years old but has already accomplished something many bakers work a lifetime for.
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President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris among scheduled speakers at Feinstein memorial
The memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein being held at San Francisco City Hall Thursday afternoon will feature speakers including Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a recorded message from President Joe Biden.
Starbucks closing 7 locations in San Francisco
Starbucks will close seven locations in San Francisco as the company says it is looking to adjust its portfolio of stores in the city.
San Jose home daycare drownings leave 1st responders reeling; 'All of us are in shock'
Police in San Jose gave an update Tuesday in the investigation into a drowning that killed two children at a residential daycare facility Monday morning.
After historic winter, California water officials say systems in good shape for next rainy season
California's water storage and delivery systems are in good shape heading into the rainy season, having benefited from last year's near-historic rain and snowfall totals, according to the state's top water managers.
Bay Area teen's love for baking shines through in business, competition win
Naiel Chaudry is just 14 years old but has already accomplished something many bakers work a lifetime for.
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President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris among scheduled speakers at Feinstein memorial
The memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein being held at San Francisco City Hall Thursday afternoon will feature speakers including Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a recorded message from President Joe Biden.
Starbucks closing 7 locations in San Francisco
Starbucks will close seven locations in San Francisco as the company says it is looking to adjust its portfolio of stores in the city.
How to watch San Francisco memorial service for Sen. Dianne Feinstein
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the memorial service for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the steps of San Francisco's City Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Watch: San Francisco city worker chases hot dog vendor, knocks over cart in viral video
A widely-shared social media video showing a San Francisco Public Works employee running after a hot dog vendor and knocking over his cart has sparked backlash online.
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
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Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
Alamo man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions, tax evasion
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion.
4 more racehorses die at Golden Gate Fields within span of two weeks
Four racehorses have died over the past two weeks at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, prompting activists to call for the East Bay racetrack to shutter immediately.
Bodies of a woman, man pulled from Fremont creek
The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
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San Jose home daycare drownings leave 1st responders reeling; 'All of us are in shock'
Police in San Jose gave an update Tuesday in the investigation into a drowning that killed two children at a residential daycare facility Monday morning.
Bay Area teen's love for baking shines through in business, competition win
Naiel Chaudry is just 14 years old but has already accomplished something many bakers work a lifetime for.
2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
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Soaring to new heights: Why airlines are courting women pilots
As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Mill Valley police: Mountain lion spotted near Camino Alto
Mill Valley police said a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Camino Alto and Overhill Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
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Farhan Zaidi: Giants to begin managerial search with internal candidates
The San Francisco Giants hope to begin interviewing internal managerial candidates this week as they seek to replace Gabe Kapler, who was fired last Friday with three games left in a second straight losing season.
Warriors star Klay Thompson open to playing for the Bahamas in 2024 Olympics
Warriors star Klay Thompson would seriously consider playing for his father's native country of the Bahamas in the Paris Olympics next year.
Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager
Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement Monday morning that the current leadership team "continues to have my full support."
Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that will sideline him for at least the first two weeks of training camp.
McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
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San Jose home daycare drownings leave 1st responders reeling; 'All of us are in shock'
Police in San Jose gave an update Tuesday in the investigation into a drowning that killed two children at a residential daycare facility Monday morning.
Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
San Francisco man guilty of torture, domestic violence for abusing girlfriend
A San Francisco man is facing a potential sentence of life in prison after being convicted on torture and domestic violence charges for abusing his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
Alamo man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions, tax evasion
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion.
FBI San Francisco office warns of "Phantom Hacker" scam targeting older adults
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public on Tuesday against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
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Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
FBI San Francisco office warns of "Phantom Hacker" scam targeting older adults
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public on Tuesday against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit over posts that falsely identified man in protest
A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire.
Google antitrust trial: Microsoft CEO says unfair practices led to search engine dominance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
Mark Zuckerberg launches Meta developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
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Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
Genetic factor could provide protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
A study led by Stanford Medicine found that a single genetic factor could provide some people with a level of protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Emmanuel Mignot, PhD, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Stanford and one of the study's senior authors, about how that single genetic factor could work to serve as protection, and if this means there could be some sort of link between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to go on strike across the U.S.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
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President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris among scheduled speakers at Feinstein memorial
The memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein being held at San Francisco City Hall Thursday afternoon will feature speakers including Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a recorded message from President Joe Biden.
How to watch San Francisco memorial service for Sen. Dianne Feinstein
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the memorial service for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the steps of San Francisco's City Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
Alamo man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions, tax evasion
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 2 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Famed ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film "Flower" set in Oakland.
Greek stoner-rock band 1000mods headlines Bottom of the Hill
Touring Greek stoner rock band 1000mods returns to the Bay Area when the band headlines the Bottom of the Hill Thursday night.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Bay Area teen's baking business taking off after winning Kids Baking Championship
Kelsi Thorud reports on a Bay Area teen who is living out his passion as a baker.
San Francisco Public Works looking into incident where employee pushed over vendor's food cart
Betty Yu reports on a viral video that shows a San Francisco Public Works employee chasing a hot dog vendor and pushing his cart over.
Raw Video: San Jose Police briefing on drowning at residential daycare
San Jose Police gave an update Tuesday following a drowning at a residential daycare that killed two children Monday morning.
Raw: Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks at San Francisco Fleet Week press conference
Former Speaker Pelosi celebrates memory of Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco Fleet Week event Tuesday morning (10-3-2023)
PIX Now afternoon edition 10-3-23
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.