Police: Barber Throws Customer Through Window After Haircut Complaint
A barber in Brooklyn is on the run after allegedly tossing one of his customers through a store window, police say.
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Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz Appears At Rally At Adam Yauch Park In Brooklyn
Thousands showed up in response to nazi graffiti sprayed at Adam Yauch park (which has since been painted over)...
Bill Murray To Tend Bar At Son's Brooklyn Restaurant
Some lucky bar goers in New York will see a familiar face serving drinks this weekend as Bill Murray is set to tend bar at his son's Brooklyn restaurant...
Hollywood Vampires' Tour Will Continue, Perry's Status Uncertain
The show goes on. Alice Cooper took to to social media this afternoon to assure fans the Hollywood Vampies' tour would continue...
Aerosmith's Joe Perry Hospitalized After Becoming Ill At NY Show
Perry became ill around 9:30 p.m. Sunday while performing with Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper in his side band, the Hollywood Vampires, at Ford Amphitheater in Brooklyn's Coney Island...
Duran Duran Joined on Stage by Lindsay Lohan
Duran Duran also paid their respects to hero David Bowie by mashing up their 1981 hit, "Planet Earth" with Bowie's classic "Space Oddity."...
Woman Uses Facebook Message To Serve Hard-To-Find Spouse With Divorce Papers
Facebook might be the newest way for unhappy spouses to serve divorce papers when conventional methods fail.
Eye On The Beer: Comic Book Beers You Must Try
How many comic book-inspired beers could we find out there? And boy did we hit the motherlode thanks to the beer fans at Beer Advocate.
Former Stanford Basketball Star And First Openly Gay Pro Athlete Jason Collins Retires From The NBA
Collins is retiring from the NBA, 18 months after he came out. He played last season with the Brooklyn Nets.
Best Book Club Picks For August
Wine and friends are two undeniable pleasures of a good book club, but a book that inspires passion and debate is the true heart of the occasion.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inducts Nirvana, Kiss & Linda Rondstadt
Hall & Oates, Peter Gabriel & Cat Stevens were among the other 2014 inductees...
O'Neal, Green Carry Warriors Past Nets, 93-86
Jermaine O'Neal had season highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds, Stephen Curry banked in a big 3-pointer in the final minute to finish with 17 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Brooklyn Nets 93-86 on Saturday night for their third straight victory since the All-Star break.
America's Most Hipster Cities
Pretty much any US city, short of maybe Birmingham, AL, has some elements/neighborhoods of hipster culture at this point (you really just need a fixed-gear bike shop, right?), but these 10 cities are vying for the title of hipster-est. Behind Williamsburg, of course.
Danity Kane Reunites At The MTV VMAs
The pop group announced a return a day before walking the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards...
Joey Chestnut At The International Hot Dog Eating Contest
Famed Home Run Hitter Bobby Thomson Dead at 86
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Bay Area men plead guilty to firebomb plot at state Democratic HQ
Two Bay Area men face more than 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to planning to firebomb the Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento.
SF Giants manager to skip national anthem following school massacre
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler will no longer come out for the national anthem before the start of each game following the massacre of schoolchildren and the bungled police response in Uvalde, Texas.
Body discovered in area burned by wildfire in Monterey County
One person was found dead in the area burned by the King Fire in Monterey County, authorities said Friday.
BottleRock Napa Valley Brings Music, Gourmet Food to Wine Country
The ninth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, P!nk and Luke Combs.
Jury finds former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation
A federal jury found that former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle on alleged misconduct within the city's police commission.
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Prison panel recommends parole for Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel
After denying her parole 14 times, a state parole panel has recommended the release of Charles Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel
Prosecutors: Gilroy police officer lawfully killed suspect who ambushed her
A Gilroy police officer who fatally shot an attempted murder suspect who had ambushed her during a call last September will not face charges, prosecutors said Friday.
California, New Zealand announce climate change partnership
Top officials from California and New Zealand signed a pledge Friday agreeing to help fight climate change by sharing ideas and best practices.
2nd probable case of monkeypox identified in Sacramento
Sacramento County public health officials said on Friday they are now looking a second suspected case of monkeypox in the area.
Official provides detailed timeline of school shooting, police response
A top law enforcement official provided the most detailed description yet of what happened during the deadly Texas school shooting.
Arrests made in deadly shooting outside San Leandro bar
Police in San Leandro made two arrests this week in connection with deadly shooting outside a bar back in March.
Partial beach closure at Pt. Reyes over holiday weekend to protect plover nests
A stretch of beach along the Point Reyes National Seashore will be closed over the long holiday weekend to protect snowy plovers during nesting season, park officials said.
Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Oakland tax hike on largest businesses heading to voters in November
A tax increase on Oakland big businesses will be up to voters in November following a city council vote Thursday afternoon.
Exhibits honor 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz on 100th
New exhibits on display are celebrating the upcoming centenary of the birth of "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz, born in Minnesota on Nov. 26, 1922.
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Body discovered in area burned by wildfire in Monterey County
One person was found dead in the area burned by the King Fire in Monterey County, authorities said Friday.
Jury finds former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation
A federal jury found that former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle on alleged misconduct within the city's police commission.
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.
Prosecutors: Gilroy police officer lawfully killed suspect who ambushed her
A Gilroy police officer who fatally shot an attempted murder suspect who had ambushed her during a call last September will not face charges, prosecutors said Friday.
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Newsom, New Zealand's Ardern discuss climate change, gun control in SF
Gov. Newsom and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern focused on climate change during their San Francisco summit Friday, but the two leaders also touched on gun control.
Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
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Jury finds former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation
A federal jury found that former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle on alleged misconduct within the city's police commission.
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.
Suspect sentenced to 13 years in prison in fatal Fremont DUI crash
A Fremont man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following his conviction related to a hit-and-run, DUI crash that claimed the life of a elderly woman on St. Patrick's Day in 2019.
Inaugural senior class at Oakland high school all accepted to 4-year colleges
An East Bay high school's graduating class is celebrating quite an achievement: its entire senior class has been accepted to a four- year college.
Early morning 2-alarm fire guts Pittsburg church
An early morning 2-alarm fire erupted inside Pittsburg's Pentecostals of the Bay Area church Friday leading to a partial collapse of the building
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Body discovered in area burned by wildfire in Monterey County
One person was found dead in the area burned by the King Fire in Monterey County, authorities said Friday.
Prosecutors: Gilroy police officer lawfully killed suspect who ambushed her
A Gilroy police officer who fatally shot an attempted murder suspect who had ambushed her during a call last September will not face charges, prosecutors said Friday.
Suspicious death of San Jose woman in February prompts homicide investigation
The death of woman earlier this year in West San Jose is being investigated as a homicide, police said Friday.
2 arrested in April fatal shooting in East San Jose
Police arrested two men in the shooting death last month of another man in East San Jose, authorities said Friday.
Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
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Bay Area men plead guilty to firebomb plot at state Democratic HQ
Two Bay Area men face more than 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to planning to firebomb the Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento.
BottleRock Napa Valley Brings Music, Gourmet Food to Wine Country
The ninth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, P!nk and Luke Combs.
Partial beach closure at Pt. Reyes over holiday weekend to protect plover nests
A stretch of beach along the Point Reyes National Seashore will be closed over the long holiday weekend to protect snowy plovers during nesting season, park officials said.
Exhibits honor 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz on 100th
New exhibits on display are celebrating the upcoming centenary of the birth of "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz, born in Minnesota on Nov. 26, 1922.
Santa Rosa man arrested on narcotics trafficking after fentanyl found in home
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a man in connection with a narcotics trafficking case.
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SF Giants manager to skip national anthem following school massacre
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler will no longer come out for the national anthem before the start of each game following the massacre of schoolchildren and the bungled police response in Uvalde, Texas.
Warriors emphatically answer their doubters -- the dynasty's not over yet
The Golden State Warriors didn't follow the normal formula of what happens in professional sports when a successful team falls on hard times.
Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Rangers score 3 in 9th off A's bullpen in 4-1 win
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 4-1 on Thursday night.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Body discovered in area burned by wildfire in Monterey County
One person was found dead in the area burned by the King Fire in Monterey County, authorities said Friday.
Jury finds former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation
A federal jury found that former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle on alleged misconduct within the city's police commission.
Prosecutors: Gilroy police officer lawfully killed suspect who ambushed her
A Gilroy police officer who fatally shot an attempted murder suspect who had ambushed her during a call last September will not face charges, prosecutors said Friday.
Bay Area men plead guilty to firebomb plot at state Democratic HQ
Two Bay Area men face more than 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to planning to firebomb the Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento.
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Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk over claims that he 'deflated' stock price
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaging in "unlawful conduct" aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
Apple hikes starting pay for retail workers amid union push
IPhone maker is lifting its minimum wage for store employees to $22 per hour, according to a report.
Marin County leaders pause new short-term rentals along coast
On Tuesday, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on short term rentals in the county's western communities.
Twitter to pay $150M penalty to feds over privacy of users' data
Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators' allegations that the San Francisco-based social platform failed to protect the privacy of users' data over a six-year span.
Temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals approved for West Marin County
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
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2nd probable case of monkeypox identified in Sacramento
Sacramento County public health officials said on Friday they are now looking a second suspected case of monkeypox in the area.
Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
CoCo county launching 4 'test to treat' sites to increase access to COVID medication
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Wednesday the opening of four COVID-19 testing sites this week that will also make prescription medication available for those who test positive.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Contra Costa health officials warn COVID cases, hospitalizations rising
Contra Costa County health officials told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday that COVID-19 numbers are on the rise.
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Politics
Trump speaks at NRA convention in Texas
This weekend the National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention in Houston. As former president Trump addressed attendees, gun-safety demonstrators rallied outside. Natalie Brand reports. (5-27-22)
Newsom, New Zealand's Ardern discuss climate change, gun control in SF
Gov. Newsom and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern focused on climate change during their San Francisco summit Friday, but the two leaders also touched on gun control.
Oakland tax hike on largest businesses heading to voters in November
A tax increase on Oakland big businesses will be up to voters in November following a city council vote Thursday afternoon.
Memorial Day travelers will be paying record prices at the gas pump
The summer travel season begins this weekend, but it won't come without a stiff price whether your trip involves air travel or a journey by car.
Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
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Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Crowd gathers in Castro District to celebrate Harvey Milk Day
People gathered in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday to remember the life and legacy of Harvey Milk on what would have been the gay rights icon's 92nd birthday.
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.
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BottleRock Napa Valley Brings Music, Gourmet Food to Wine Country
The ninth edition of BottleRock Napa Valley brings three days of music, gourmet food and regional wines to the North Bay this Memorial Day weekend with headliners Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, P!nk and Luke Combs.
Jury starts deliberations in lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Exhibits honor 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz on 100th
New exhibits on display are celebrating the upcoming centenary of the birth of "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz, born in Minnesota on Nov. 26, 1922.
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode keyboardist and founding member, dead at 60
The band announced Fletcher's passing via Twitter on 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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Trump speaks at NRA convention in Texas
This weekend the National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention in Houston. As former president Trump addressed attendees, gun-safety demonstrators rallied outside. Natalie Brand reports. (5-27-22)
Golden State fans make mad dash for NBA Finals tickets
Finals tickets go on sale Saturday afternoon for the general public. Sean Chitnis spoke to Warriors fans hoping to score. (5-27-22)
First Alert Weather Friday Night Forecast
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the Memorial Day weekend forecast. (5-27-22)
SF Giants manager to skip national anthem following school massacre
Charlie Walters reports on SF Giants Manager Gabe Kapler announcing his plan to protest inaction on gun-control laws (5-27-2022)
New Zealand prime minister meets with Gov. Newsom in S.F.
New Zealand's prime minister made a high profile visit to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Friday where she met Gov. Newsom to exchange ideas on how her country and California can work together. Andria Borba reports. (5-27-22)
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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.
Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
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.
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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.
South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
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.