The Ultimate Guide To Black Friday 2021
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Suspects In Best Buy Robbery Used Stun Guns To Escape With Stolen Laptops
Surveillance cameras caught a pair of suspects in an armed robbery at Best Buy in San Bruno.
Police Pursuit From San Rafael Best Buy Ends In Arrest At SF Taco Shop
Hunger got the best of three suspects who originally evaded police but were then spotted and arrested at a taco shop.
Retailers' Efforts to Stop Gift Card Scams Often Fall Short
Gift cards are worth billions to retailers yet they are a common tool for scammers. Now some question whether stores that profit from gift card-related scams should be doing more to stop them.
FBI Paid Best Buy's Geek Squad Employees To Turn Over Customer Data
Details have emerged on a secret relationship between the FBI and one of the country's biggest computer retailers.
What Americans Will Be Buying On Black Friday
This year's Black Friday, the official kickoff for the holiday shopping season, is likely to make gadget-hounds happy.
More Criminals Profiting From Gift Card Fraud
Gift cars remain one of the most popular presents in America, but more and more consumers are having issues with the cards when they try to use them at designated shops.
Best Buy Sale Prices Called Into Question
A class-action lawsuit is accusing Best Buy of phantom markdowns, and falsely representing former "original" or "regular" prices.
Slain Mom's Co-Workers Plan Vigil In SF As Search For Her Missing Baby Continues
Co-workers will hold a vigil Wednesday night for Nicole Fitts, who was found dead Friday near McLaren Park, as the search for her missing daughter continues.
Best Buy Website Back After Crashing For Over An Hour On Black Friday
The Best Buy website is back up again after reportedly experiencing technical problems on Black Friday, one of the most busiest shopping days of the year.
Man Waits Outside Best Buy Store In San Jose 11 Days For Black Friday Deals
He is hoping to save as much as $4,000 and has a long shopping list of items to buy.
Bay Area Shoppers Camp Out, Forgo Turkey For Thanksgiving Deals
Traditionally Black Friday began with "doorbuster" sales early the morning following Thanksgiving, however more stores are offering the deals on Turkey Day itself.
ConsumerWatch: Cellphone Protection Plan Surprises
When it comes to buying a cellphone protection plan, what the salesperson tells you may not be the whole story.
Best Cities For Black Friday Shopping
The following are five of the best American cities for Black Friday deals...
Best Buy Settlement Could Mean Cash Back On Store Purchases In California
For the next five years Best Buy stores in California must offer customers $3 off the lowest advertised price of an item if they are overcharged at checkout.
Police Arrest Woman Wanted On Burglary, Fraud, ID Theft Charges In San Carlos
An woman was arrested on multiple charges after a shopper at Best Buy in San Carlos contacted San Mateo County sheriff's deputies because she was acting suspicious.
ConsumerWatch: Retailers Cancel Many Black Friday Deals
Online retailers made more than $1 billion in online sales during Black Friday and the long holiday weekend. But several retailers failed to deliver on thousands of those deals.
Best Tips To Avoid Holiday Spending Mistakes From A South Bay Financial Professional
It's the holidays. You have to buy gifts, but your bank account demands thriftiness and you need to avoid overspending. If you are one of many Americans who have been hit hard by the economy and are looking for ways to spend wisely over the holidays, here are a few suggestions, with input from a South Bay financial advisor.
Tech Watch: Best Buy Ramps Up Competition With Online Retaliers
Amid fierce competition between brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers, Best Buy will reportedly price match Amazon.com and other major online outlets. Notorious for excluding online retailers from its price match policy, Best Buy's latest move may deter consumers from using it's stores as a "showroom."
Apple's Squeeze Hits Phone Companies, Competitors
Apple's success is good for the U.S. economy, and some businesses, like software developers and memory-chip makers, have benefited from the disruption Apple is causing. But its enormous gains have resulted in others' pains, sometimes in unexpected places.
Best Buy Closing 2 Bay Area Stores
ConsumerWatch: SF DA Investigates Best Buy Over Black Friday Deals
The popular electronics retailer has been telling many of its customers that the Black Friday deals they snagged may never be delivered.
At Least 125 iPads Stolen From San Carlos Best Buy Store
Thieves stole at least 125 Apple iPads from a Best Buy electronics store in San Carlos Thursday night, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
ConsumerWatch: Which Retailers Are Naughty This Holiday Season?
In a fashion similar to that of the Occupy camps, mall security guards in Roseville tried to kick out campers waiting out in tents for Best Buy's Black Friday deals.
Best Places To Wait Out The Rapture
According to 89-year-old Oakland preacher Harold Camping, the end is near… REALLY NEAR. So where should you spend your last hours on Earth? Here are some suggestions… Enjoy (and repent)!
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San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
Bay Area health official urges mask-wearing as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to rise in California and a doctor from UC Berkeley School of Public Health feels the recommendation to wear masks indoors may not be enough to stop the spread.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
Private Hillbrook School in Los Gatos expanding to historic San Jose buildings
Downtown San Jose will soon be getting a new private high school which will be located in two historic buildings.
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
4 men overdose at park in Chico, 2 dead
Four men were found unconscious at a park in Northern California and two of them died likely from drug overdoses, police said.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Elon Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than $44B offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for San Francisco-based Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
Danville mayor condemns racist masked protest in Blackhawk
Mayor Newell Arnerich on Monday condemned the group of masked people who held a racist demonstration on Blackhawk Road Saturday.
Grass fire in San Rafael blocks traffic along Highway 101
A grass fire in San Rafael forced a temporary shutdown of a lane on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon.
Despite surplus, California budget analyst warns of 'fiscal cliff' in 2023
Despite announcing a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion on Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to spend that money would likely push the state toward a "fiscal cliff" next year, a state analyst said Monday.
Man accused of killing teen at Stockton school may receive death sentence
Anthony Gray, the 52-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 15-year-old Stagg High School student Alycia Reynaga in Stockton last month could receive the death penalty if convicted, the judge in the case said.
Rents are soaring across the U.S. — but not in these cities
The cost of renting a place to live is falling in a handful of metro areas around the country. Here's why.
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San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
Bay Area health official urges mask-wearing as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to rise in California and a doctor from UC Berkeley School of Public Health feels the recommendation to wear masks indoors may not be enough to stop the spread.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
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San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
San Francisco Police ask for public's help with Mission District homicide
The San Francisco Police requested the public's help Monday with its investigation into a homicide in the Mission District two days before.
One-night count reveals dip in San Francisco's homeless population
Mayor London Breed believes San Francisco is 'moving in the right direction' in reducing homelessness after a one-night count found a drop in the number of people living on the streets.
Human remains found along rail tracks on southside of San Francisco
San Francisco police said Monday they are investigating the discovery of human remains on rail tracks along the south side of the city.
Cal Fire: Illegal firework spared weekend grass fire on Hwy. 92 on Peninsula
Cal Fire crews contained a grass fire to a half-acre Saturday night near state Highway 92 at Canada Road.
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New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Person on track temporarily closes Lake Merritt BART station
A person who was reported on the tracks at the Lake Merritt Station in Oakland on Monday has been detained and the station reopened as of 8:22 p.m., a BART spokesperson confirmed.
Danville mayor condemns racist masked protest in Blackhawk
Mayor Newell Arnerich on Monday condemned the group of masked people who held a racist demonstration on Blackhawk Road Saturday.
Man accused of killing teen at Stockton school may receive death sentence
Anthony Gray, the 52-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 15-year-old Stagg High School student Alycia Reynaga in Stockton last month could receive the death penalty if convicted, the judge in the case said.
Oakland woman among 3 killed in multi-vehicle crash near Stockton
Three people died Friday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash on State Route 12 near Stockton, a spokesperson for the Stockton California Highway Patrol said.
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Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
Woman dies in South SJ stabbing; 1 dead, 1 wounded in separate shooting near SJSU
Police in the South Bay were busy Monday investigating a fatal stabbing in South San Jose and a separate deadly shooting near San Jose State University.
Pedestrian dies of injuries after being hit by vehicle in East San Jose
A pedestrian who was hit and severely injured by a vehicle in East San Jose Monday died of his injuries in the hospital, police said.
Former MMA champ Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
A judge has denied bail a second time for former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez, who is facing attempted murder charges.
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Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Grass fire in San Rafael blocks traffic along Highway 101
A grass fire in San Rafael forced a temporary shutdown of a lane on southbound U.S. Highway 101 Monday afternoon.
Construction begins for toll I-80 Express Lanes between Fairfield, Vacaville
A three-year construction project began Monday to add toll express lanes along the heavily-traveled Interstate 80 corridor between Fairfield and Vacaville.
Shared e-scooters coming to Santa Rosa in 1-year pilot program
The City of Santa Rosa will be adding up to 200 shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, to its streets for a pilot program that will begin this summer.
Redwood Street bridge in Vallejo to close for five months
On Monday, Caltrans plans to close the bridge at Redwood Street in Vallejo that goes over Interstate Highway 80 for a project expected to last five months.
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Casili hits 2 homers, Yaz adds go-ahead HR, Giants beat Rockies
Curt Casali hit two home runs, Mike Yastrzemski delivered a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth and the San Francisco Giants pulled out a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.
Sanchez, Lewis lead Twins past A's
Gary Sanchez homered, Royce Lewis scored twice and the Twins beat the A's 3-1 on Monday night.
Former MMA champ Cain Velasquez denied bail a second time
A judge has denied bail a second time for former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez, who is facing attempted murder charges.
Zaza Pachulia: 'Game 6 Klay' returns to Golden State Warriors playoff arsenal
Two-time NBA champion Zaza Pachulia had a good feeling about last Friday's playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies.
Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants
The Cardinals routed the Giants 15-6 in a game that ended with longtime slugger Albert Pujols on the mound.
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San Francisco community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.
Bay Area community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. Andria Borba reports. (5-16-22)
Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Antioch to go after sideshow spectators
It was a wild scene at a sideshow in Antioch last weekend. Spectators actually turned on the police. Now the mayor says those people should also pay the price. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-16-22)
Crash ejects driver, passengers from vehicle in San Martin; 1 dead
A 69-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday in the unincorporated Santa Clara County community of San Martin, California Highway Patrol officials said.
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New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
Elon Musk hints at paying less for Twitter than $44B offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave the strongest hint yet Monday that he would like to pay less for San Francisco-based Twitter than his $44 billion offer made last month.
Shared e-scooters coming to Santa Rosa in 1-year pilot program
The City of Santa Rosa will be adding up to 200 shared electric scooters, or e-scooters, to its streets for a pilot program that will begin this summer.
After tragic Bay Area freeway shootings, Newsom announces funding for cameras
Following dozens of freeway shootings in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced funding to install cameras. Family members who lost loved ones say the cameras can't come fast enough.
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Bay Area health official urges mask-wearing as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to rise in California and a doctor from UC Berkeley School of Public Health feels the recommendation to wear masks indoors may not be enough to stop the spread.
Mask recommendations mostly unheeded as Bay Area COVID-19 spikes
At the annual car show in Niles Sunday, it was hard to find anyone wearing a mask. The fear of COVID appears pretty much gone.
Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 uptick prompts health officials to advise stepped-up precautions
Bay Area health officers say COVID-19 safety precautions are essential as cases rise across the region.
COVID: Bay Area health officers again urge indoor masking amid springtime rise in cases
As COVID-19 case rates rise, health officers in the Bay Area on Friday again urged people to take precautions, including the wearing of masks indoors.
Politics
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Likely end of San Jose cruising ban gives South Bay lowriders a lift
A push to repeal San Jose's 30-year-old ban on cruising has cleared a major legislative hurdle.
Danville mayor condemns racist masked protest in Blackhawk
Mayor Newell Arnerich on Monday condemned the group of masked people who held a racist demonstration on Blackhawk Road Saturday.
Despite surplus, California budget analyst warns of 'fiscal cliff' in 2023
Despite announcing a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion on Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to spend that money would likely push the state toward a "fiscal cliff" next year, a state analyst said Monday.
One-night count reveals dip in San Francisco's homeless population
Mayor London Breed believes San Francisco is 'moving in the right direction' in reducing homelessness after a one-night count found a drop in the number of people living on the streets.
California law requiring women on corporate boards ruled unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional.
LGBTQ
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Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
Never forgotten; Massive AIDS Quilt display set for San Francisco Pride Month
The AIDS Memorial Quilt will mark its 35th anniversary with a monumental event during PRIDE month. 3000 panels of the historic tapestry will be on display in Golden Gate Park.
State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
Newsom urges Democrats to go on the 'counter-offensive' in culture wars
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Democrats Wednesday to launch a vocal "counter-offensive" to protect rights ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.
San Francisco LGBTQ Groups Blast Redistricting Plan To Put Tenderloin, SoMa In Separate Districts
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
Entertainment
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Bay Area mother / daughter help lead music resurgence in Cambodia
A Bay Area mother and daughter are leading the way, as an explosion of new music is coming out of Cambodia after being silenced for years.
Mill Valley teen plays drums with Pearl Jam at Oakland Arena
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
Coldplay brings music back to Levi's Stadium for the first time since pandemic
It was the first concert at Levi's Stadium since the pandemic began and Coldplay more than delivered to the sellout crowd of 50,000.
Seattle garage-rockers team with country-punk pioneers at Great American
Seattle's favorite modern garage-punk purveyors Mudhoney return to the Bay Area this weekend, co-headlining two nights at the Great American Music Hall with pioneering country-punk band the Meat Puppets.
Local psych favorite Howlin Rain headlines the Chapel
Bay Area guitar hero Ethan Miller leads his powerhouse psychedelic roots-rock outfit Howlin Rain through songs from the the band's latest album 'The Dharma Wheel' at the Chapel in San Francisco this Thursday.
KPIX Special Reports
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Bay Area health official urges mask-wearing as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to rise in California and a doctor from UC Berkeley School of Public Health feels the recommendation to wear masks indoors may not be enough to stop the spread. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-16-22)
New count of unhoused on Bay Area streets shows some surprises
San Francisco saw a drop in homelessness of 3.5 percent from 2019 but other counties saw significant increases. Sara Donchey reports. (5-16-22)
Bay Area community leaders denounce White nationalist violence
Monday night in San Francisco, community leaders across the ethnic spectrum joined in a call to action following the weekend mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. Andria Borba reports. (5-16-22)
Warriors: Head coach Steve Kerr on his return and showdown with Mavericks
Head coach Steve Kerr is back from COVID hiatus and ready for the conference finals
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (5-16-22)
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East Bay choir program teaches teens the power of music
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
Formerly homeless Peninsula man helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
Marin woman's group gives opportunity for all to play sports
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
San Francisco Teacher's Nonprofit Aim High Has Been Hitting the Mark For 36 Years
A San Francisco man is retiring from leading an innovative summer enrichment program he helped create 36 years ago.
Woman's Non-Profit Turns Blighted Property in Richmond Into Urban Farms That Provide For Community
For more than a decade, a Richmond native has been turning blighted public property into farms that nourish the community.
Students Rising Above
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Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.
NorCal Lawyer Uses Her Own Experiences To Advocate For Foster Children
Lily Colby fought hard for herself and her siblings when they were children growing up in the foster care system. Now she's helping other foster youth find their voices.