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CBS Local Bracket Update: Out Of 28,373 Brackets, None Have Perfect Final Four
While no brackets have a perfect Final Four, 37 people chose South Carolina to make it to the Final Four.
How To Win The CBS National Bracket Challenge? Listen To Dad, And Trust Your Gut
The second place national winner for the CBS Local Bracket Challenge in the NCAA Tournament had actually never done any kind of brackets before, but Lija Koch listened to her dad growing up, and apparently had the instincts to win the second biggest prize in the nation.
What's The Last Moment To Fill Out NCAA Tournament Brackets? Different Deadlines For March Madness Pools, Contests
With games being played this week, even as you fill out your brackets for your office pool, or a national contest, many people are confused about when they are due, and the answer to that can be even more confusing. Note the different deadlines for getting your brackets in...
Artists Mayhem: Eldredge, McCreery, Lynch And Upchurch Share Their Brackets
Our favorite artists are letting you in on their brackets. How does yours stack up with Brett Eldredge, Scotty McCreery, Dustin Lynch and Greg Upchurch?
Cal Facing Rematch With UNLV In SJ Opener Of NCAA Tournament
UNLV has grabbed a No. 5 seed in the East region of the NCAA tournament, and will take on California, a No. 12 seed, in the second round on Thursday in San Jose.
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
Police in Oakland are investigating what appeared to be a fatal sideshow-related collision early Sunday morning that also involved two officers being placed on administrative leave.
Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
23 million Californians to get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
Multiple brush fires impact northbound US Hwy 101 traffic near Novato
Multiple brush fires burning north of Novato early Monday evening at one point closed all northbound lanes of US Highway 101, according to authorities.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
San Francisco police officer arrested for alleged grand theft, insurance fraud
A San Francisco police officer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged insurance fraud investigation, the department announced Monday.
San Pablo man killed in Richmond shooting Saturday night
A San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, according to a statement made by the police on Monday.
Green Day frontman says he'll renounce U.S. citizenship after Roe v. Wade reversal
"F**k America. I'm f**king renouncing my citizenship. I'm f**king coming here," Armstrong told fans at a stadium in the U.K.
Crews control wildfire along westbound I-80 near Hercules
Fire crews took down a grass fire that sparked along I-80 near Hercules, creating traffic issues on the westbound side of the freeway Monday morning, according to local fire officials.
Google workers can move to states where abortion is legal
Pro-choice companies are taking stands to support workers who cannot get abortions in their home states.
Firefighter hurt battling fire at San Francisco Bernal Heights home; 6 displaced
A fire injured a firefighter and displaced six late Sunday night in San Francisco, fire officials said Monday.
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
Police in Oakland are investigating what appeared to be a fatal sideshow-related collision early Sunday morning that also involved two officers being placed on administrative leave.
Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
Multiple brush fires impact northbound US Hwy 101 traffic near Novato
Multiple brush fires burning north of Novato early Monday evening at one point closed all northbound lanes of US Highway 101, according to authorities.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
San Francisco police officer arrested for alleged grand theft, insurance fraud
A San Francisco police officer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged insurance fraud investigation, the department announced Monday.
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San Francisco police officer arrested for alleged grand theft, insurance fraud
A San Francisco police officer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged insurance fraud investigation, the department announced Monday.
Firefighter hurt battling fire at San Francisco Bernal Heights home; 6 displaced
A fire injured a firefighter and displaced six late Sunday night in San Francisco, fire officials said Monday.
Man in critical condition after weekend Tenderloin stabbing
Police in San Francisco are investigating a stabbing in the Tenderloin Saturday that left one victim hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
Police in Oakland are investigating what appeared to be a fatal sideshow-related collision early Sunday morning that also involved two officers being placed on administrative leave.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
San Pablo man killed in Richmond shooting Saturday night
A San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, according to a statement made by the police on Monday.
UPDATE: 3 victims killed in Brentwood Amtrak train crash identified
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
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Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
Some Bay Area faith leaders celebrate the end of Roe
While the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade disappointed a majority of Californians, others are celebrating and hope for further restrictions.
Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews worked to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
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Update: 1 person dead in brush fire that burned west of Petaluma
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed that one person died in a brush fire that burned 63 acres west of Petaluma.
Multiple brush fires impact northbound US Hwy 101 traffic near Novato
Multiple brush fires burning north of Novato early Monday evening at one point closed all northbound lanes of US Highway 101, according to authorities.
Marin school district in violation of Title IX rules after transgender student harassed
Officials in the Tamalpais Union High School District must complete a series of steps to ensure nondiscrimination after a federal investigation determined they violated Title IX rules by inadequately responding to allegations of sex-based harassment in 2017 and 2018.
Police shoot, injure suspect in Vallejo after chase starting in Fairfield
Fairfield police shot and injured a suspect after he fired multiple shots at officers during and after a pursuit that ended in Vallejo late Sunday, when the tires of suspect's vehicle were punctured by a spike strip.
Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
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Reds thump Giants 10-3
The Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on Sunday.
Brown, Allen boost A's in 5-3 win over Royals
Seth Brown hit his 10th home run of the season, Nick Allen had two RBIs and the A's defeated the Royals 5-3 on Sunday.
Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds
The San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals
The Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7 on Saturday.
Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds stopped their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
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Oakland man arrested after fatal sideshow-related crash; 2 OPD officers under investigation
Police in Oakland are investigating what appeared to be a fatal sideshow-related collision early Sunday morning that also involved two officers being placed on administrative leave.
Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
San Francisco police officer arrested for alleged grand theft, insurance fraud
A San Francisco police officer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged insurance fraud investigation, the department announced Monday.
San Pablo man killed in Richmond shooting Saturday night
A San Pablo man was shot and killed Saturday night in Richmond, according to a statement made by the police on Monday.
Woman arrested in connection with Albany fires that triggered evacuations
Police in Albany on Monday morning confirmed the arrest of a female arson suspect who may have set the fires that triggered evacuations Sunday afternoon.
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Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Former worker at Tesla factory rejects $15M award in racism case
A Black former Tesla worker who said he was harassed and faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word," while working at the company's Fremont plant has rejected a substantially reduced award of $15 million in his lawsuit.
Facebook agrees to court oversight on discriminatory housing ads, settles federal lawsuit
Meta, Facebook's parent company, agreed on Tuesday to change the social media site's algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theranos: 3-month trial of former exec Sunny Balwani nears end
A jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former Theranos official charged with teaming up with his secret lover, CEO Elizabeth Holmes, to carry out a massive fraud.
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Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire to ignite large, prescribed burn east of San Jose
Residents living east of San Jose should prepare for smoky skies on Monday and Tuesday when Cal Fire plans to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn in Joseph D. Grant County Park.
Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
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Millions of Californians will get stimulus payments to ease the bite of inflation
Millions of Californians will recieve stimulus payments as part of the state budget deal. Lauren Toms breaks down how it works.
Attorney General Bonta affirms Californians right to abortion care
Backed by a national coalition of 22 attorney generals, California Attorney General Rob Ronta reaffirmed Californians' right to abortion care on Monday despite the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
House Jan. 6 committee to hold last-minute hearing Tuesday, June 28
The hearing will be held at 1 p.m. ET. The committee said it will "present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony."
23 million Californians to get up to $1,050 in 'inflation relief' checks
About 23 million California residents will soon receive "inflation relief" checks of up to $1,050 under a budget deal reached by Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers on Sunday.
Demonstrators return to San Francisco streets to protest Supreme Court abortion ruling
Abortion rights supporters protested for the second straight day across the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Pride flag stolen, home damaged in Danville
Police in Danville are trying to determine who stole a Pride flag from a home over the weekend.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
KPIX kicks off San Francisco Pride Parade coverage
Reed Cowan and Imani Rupert-Gordon put Sunday's SF Pride Parade in context with discussion of recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights and how it could lead to a battle over same-sex marriage (6-26-2022)
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Toto on "Africa," and their band's four-decade ride
Founding members Steve Lukather and David Paich, and longtime singer Joseph Williams, talk about a song that became a worldwide sensation – one of a string of hits that Toto has had over the last 40+ years.
Peggy Lee: Master of cool
With her sultry voice and precise stagecraft, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Is That All There Is" and "Fever," exerted an alluring command over her audience as a writer-vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs.
Roots music greats Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore play the Chapel
Two legends of modern roots music share the stage in San Francisco Tuesday when guitar giant Dave Alvin and Texas songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore bring their current West Coast tour to the Chapel.
Acclaimed doom band Windhand headlines Oakland's Starline Social Club
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand delivers it's hypnotic downtuned epics at the Starline Social Club in Oakland Monday night.
Afternoon show at Bottom of the Hill celebrates musician Lars Savage
This Sunday afternoon show at the Bottom of the Hill pays tribute to SF musician and sound engineer Lars Savage with sets from friends and former bands Terry Gross, Hot Fog and more.
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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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Santa Clara County plans to provide Narcan to local schools
Devin Fehely reports on what Santa Clara County's board of supervisors plans to do to reduce drug overdose risks in schools. (6/27/2022)
Richmond businesses bracing for big tax bill in July due to voter-approved Measure U
In 2020, Richmond voters approved Measure U that raised taxes for some businesses more thn 100-fold. With the first tax bill coming due, John Ramos tells us some say they want to leave.
Two separate brush fires burning in North Bay near Novato and Petaluma
Ryan Yamamoto reports on fire crews trying to contain two separate fires in Marin and Sonoma counties (6-27-2022)
1 Dead in sideshow-related crash in Oakland
One person is dead in a crash police believe was sideshow-related. Shawn Chitnis has details.
Millions of Californians will get stimulus payments to ease the bite of inflation
Millions of Californians will recieve stimulus payments as part of the state budget deal. Lauren Toms breaks down how it works.
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JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.