Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
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Santa Rosa mom advocates for blood donations years after transfusion saved her baby
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
Blood donations saved Bay Area mother after childbirth
A Bay Area woman whose ife was saved by multiple blood donations after she gave birth was able to meet some of the donors who gave blood.
Bay Area mom, saved with blood donations, urges others to give
A Bay Area woman whose life was saved by multiple blood donations after she gave birth was able to meet some of the donors who gave blood. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (1-13-23)
Life-saving blood donation changes life outlook for San Mateo Deputy Mayor Lisa Nash
Each day, Lisa Nash serves her community, but she wouldn't be able to do her important work as Deputy Mayor of San Mateo without a life-saving donation. Lauren Toms reports.
Heart-surgery survivor says blood donation saved her during transplant
As CBS Bay Area partners with Vitalant to encourage people to donate blood amid critical shortages, we're hearing from members of the community who say the gift of blood is the gift of life.
Bay Area dancing duo credits blood donors for saving their lives
At 73, Wanda Williams still can't believe the joy she gets from something as simple as a walk in the rain.
Bay Area dancing duo credits blood donors for saving their lives
Battling sickle cell and cancer, an East Bay couple credits blood donors with helping them dance into their golden years. Itay Hod reports. (1/10/23)
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Latest Bay Area storm milder but damage continues; Heavy snow forecast for Sierra
A powerful weather system from the Gulf of Alaska pushed into Northern California on Tuesday, bringing more wind, rain and snow to a state battered by months of storms.
Police offer $100,000 reward in 2022 San Francisco double homicide
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday offered a $100,000 reward in the 2022 murder of two young men gunned down at a playground in the city's Outer Mission District.
Warriors are hopeful of Andrew Wiggins returning this season
Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Andrew Wiggins will return this season after the veteran forward missed his 20th straight game because of a family matter.
New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that could penalize oil companies for making too much money.
Threat of hillside crashing into Point Richmond homes my not be over for months
Since January, residents along a street in Point Richmond have faced the threat of nearby hillside crashing into their homes, and experts say the threat of mudslides may not go away for months.
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Latest Bay Area storm milder but damage continues; Heavy snow forecast for Sierra
A powerful weather system from the Gulf of Alaska pushed into Northern California on Tuesday, bringing more wind, rain and snow to a state battered by months of storms.
Police offer $100,000 reward in 2022 San Francisco double homicide
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday offered a $100,000 reward in the 2022 murder of two young men gunned down at a playground in the city's Outer Mission District.
Warriors are hopeful of Andrew Wiggins returning this season
Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Andrew Wiggins will return this season after the veteran forward missed his 20th straight game because of a family matter.
New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that could penalize oil companies for making too much money.
Threat of hillside crashing into Point Richmond homes my not be over for months
Since January, residents along a street in Point Richmond have faced the threat of nearby hillside crashing into their homes, and experts say the threat of mudslides may not go away for months.
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Police offer $100,000 reward in 2022 San Francisco double homicide
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday offered a $100,000 reward in the 2022 murder of two young men gunned down at a playground in the city's Outer Mission District.
Palo Alto teen cited for bringing pellet gun to campus
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
'Walls made a cracking sound'; Earthquake swarm jolts Pacifica residents awake
An earthquake swarm rattled under Pacifica early Tuesday with a 3.5 temblor followed in rapid fire manner by aftershocks.
Man arrested in January fatal shooting in San Francisco's Excelsior
Police in San Francisco arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting in the city's Excelsior neighborhood in January.
Sergio Romo retires as Giant after pitching one final time
Sergio Romo retired as a San Francisco Giant just the way he wanted Monday night, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships.
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Threat of hillside crashing into Point Richmond homes my not be over for months
Since January, residents along a street in Point Richmond have faced the threat of nearby hillside crashing into their homes, and experts say the threat of mudslides may not go away for months.
Update: Suspect in fatal Rodeo crash that killed mother and child was out on bail
Prosecutors Tuesday filed double murder charges against a 20-year-old man arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash that followed a police chase of a stolen SUV last week in Rodeo.
Pleasanton police search for owner of 200-pound pig dubbed 'Hamrietta'
Police in Pleasanton are looking for someone in the town who has misplaced a plus-sized porker that officers recently found.
EBMUD easing drought restrictions as extremely wet winter fills reservoirs
Following a winter with strong storms and record amounts of rainfall, the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) announced the easing of drought restrictions.
Woman arrested after speeding over 100 mph the wrong way on Bay Bridge with children in car
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
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Costly repairs from parade of destructive storms in Santa Cruz County could take years
Officials in Santa Cruz County estimate the damage from this winter's storms will cost at minimum $90 million to repair and likely stretch over months and years.
Suspect identified in San Jose hit-and-run that killed mom walking dog with her child
Police on Tuesday identified the driver in a fatal hit-and-run collision into a mother and daughter walking their dog in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend.
California lawmakers seek emergency funding for long overdue Pajaro River levee repairs
Residents of Pajaro in Monterey County should see curbside debris removal begin this week and are being advised not to haul flood debris to locations other than their immediate curb.
Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Police arrest San Jose serial burglary suspect who targeted schools
A 44-year-old San Jose man has been arrested in connection with a series of commercial burglaries at several schools in the East Side Union, Mount Pleasant, and Alum Rock School districts.
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Body of missing Santa Rosa man with dementia found
The body of a Santa Rosa man with dementia who went missing in late February has been found, according to authorities.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at 'large, chaotic party' in unincorporated Sonoma County
One person died and another was injured after a fight at a large weekend party led to a shooting in a rural area west of Santa Rosa, authorities said Monday.
Santa Rosa Police: Woman checks into shelter with concealed firearm
Santa Rosa police arrested a woman early Friday morning after she allegedly tried to check into an emergency shelter in Santa Rosa while carrying a pistol and blank checks that did not belong to her.
2 dead, 1 wounded in late night Vallejo gas station shooting
Two people were killed and a third hospitalized following a late night shooting Sunday that left a Vallejo gas station littered with spent shell casings.
Update: Southbound Hwy 101 in Novato reopens
Caltrans announced that all southbound lanes of Highway 101 from Lakeville Highway in Petaluma to Atherton Road in Novato have reopened.
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Warriors are hopeful of Andrew Wiggins returning this season
Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful that Andrew Wiggins will return this season after the veteran forward missed his 20th straight game because of a family matter.
Sergio Romo retires as Giant after pitching one final time
Sergio Romo retired as a San Francisco Giant just the way he wanted Monday night, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships.
49ers sign free agent OL Matt Pryor to 1-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Matt Pryor to a one-year deal on Monday.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
Late 3-pointers lift Timberwolves over Warriors
The Timberwolves held off the Warriors 99-96 on Sunday night to keep things interesting in the wild Western Conference playoff standings.
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Police offer $100,000 reward in 2022 San Francisco double homicide
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday offered a $100,000 reward in the 2022 murder of two young men gunned down at a playground in the city's Outer Mission District.
Update: Suspect in fatal Rodeo crash that killed mother and child was out on bail
Prosecutors Tuesday filed double murder charges against a 20-year-old man arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash that followed a police chase of a stolen SUV last week in Rodeo.
NorCal man indicted after allegedly trying to smuggle endangered sheep trophy through SFO
A federal grand jury has indicted two men on suspicion of violating the Endangered Species Act after one of them allegedly tried to smuggle a trophy of an endangered sheep through San Francisco International Airport in 2018.
Palo Alto teen cited for bringing pellet gun to campus
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
Woman arrested after speeding over 100 mph the wrong way on Bay Bridge with children in car
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
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Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Apple enters buy now, pay later business
Apple on Tuesday launched an option in its digital wallet allowing customers to pay for online purchases in installments, making it the latest company to embrace the buy now, pay later trend.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried tried to bribe Chinese officials
Federal prosecutors tacked on a 13th criminal charge against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing the FTX co-founder of bribing "one or more" Chinese government officials with $40 million.
Oakland police union threatens litigation over ransomware attack, city responds
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic losses
Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.
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Alameda, Contra Costa to continue mask mandates for staff at skilled nursing facilities
As state health officials lift the mask mandate for health care settings, Alameda and Contra Costa counties will continue requiring face coverings for staff at skilled nursing facilities.
Suit against e-cigarette maker Juul brought on by Minnesota going to trial
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs.
California looks to spend Medicaid money on housing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use Medicaid money to pay for housing for some vulnerable people.
$25 / hour minimum wage proposed for California health workers
State lawmakers hope a minimum wage of $25 for all healthcare workers in California will help with a shortage in that industry, introducing legislation this session at the Capitol.
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
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AG Bonta heads coalition calling on EPA to restrict pesticide over impacts to bees
Attorney General Rob Bonta and the attorneys general of 12 other states are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on a pesticide that they described was "extremely toxic" to bees and other pollinators.
Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Oakland police union threatens litigation over ransomware attack, city responds
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
Fed official: SVB mismanagement was main cause of bank's failure
The nation's top financial regulator is asserting that Silicon Valley Bank's own management was largely to blame for the bank's failure earlier this month and says the Federal Reserve will review whether a 2018 law that weakened stricter bank rules also contributed to its collapse.
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Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California looks to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
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Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
Nashville psych outfit All Them Witches holds residency at San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill
Nashville-based crew All Them Witches brings its transporting brand of sprawling psychedelia to the Bottom of the Hill for a three-night residency playing a different album in its entirety each night along with a selection of other tunes.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
"The Young and the Restless" at 50: The drama continues
For the past half-century Genoa City, Wisconsin, has been the setting for high drama, marital gyrations and genre traditions, in TV's most-watched soap opera.
"Hey Doll Baby": Revisiting the Everly Brothers' enduring harmonies
They inspired countless artists, from The Beatles to Tom Petty. Now, rare and remastered tracks are featured on an album compiled by two of Don and Phil Everly's children and produced by Petty's daughter.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
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Threat of mudslides loom large for Point Richmond neighborhood
Since January, residents along a street in Point Richmond have faced the threat of neighboring hillside crashing into their homes, and experts say the threat of mudslides may not go away for months. Katie Nielsen reports. (3/28/23)
Window installer looks at factors leading to broken skyscraper windows during storms
Alan Zweig has been installing windows in buildings throughout San Francisco for years and says he’s never seen damage quite like what happened last week. Kelsi Thorud reports.
Tuesday night First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
As the latest storm moves out of the Bay Area, expect unsettled conditions on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and hail possible. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (3/28/23)
Costly repairs from parade of destructive storms in Santa Cruz County could take years
Devin Fehely reports on the long, slow and expensive road to recovery Santa Cruz County faces in the wake of damaging storms (3-27-2023)
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Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
Program bridges language barriers in Oakland's Fruitvale District
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
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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.