Playoff Pinch Hits: Wild-Card Teams Dominating MLB Postseason
The Royals and Giants, both wild-card teams, could each make the World Series. The top MLB regular-season teams are out, again. Is this good for baseball?
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MLB Commissioner Bud Selig Dodges Questions On A's Stadium, Domestic Violence During AT&T Park Visit
The outgoing commissioner refused to commit to a resolution of the Oakland ballpark situation, though he admits the A's desperately need a new place to play.
Selig 'Frustrated' Over Unresolved A's Ballpark Situation, Reiterates Need For New Stadium
Bud Selig will likely leave his tenure as baseball commissioner early next year with one unsettled situation that has him "frustrated." The Oakland Athletics still don't have the new ballpark he says he believes they desperately need.
5 Things You Need To Know About The 2014 MLB All-Star Game
The 2014 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 15. Here are 5 things you need to know about the game.
Coliseum Officials Approve Oakland A's Lease Extension
A 10-year lease extension for the A's at the Oakland Coliseum was approved Thursday by stadium officials, after contentious negotiations that raised the possibility the team might quickly depart from Oakland without a deal.
Commissioner Selig Hints That Bonds Is Phony 'Home Run King'
Aaron was honored before the Braves game against the New York Mets on Tuesday night with a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of his 715th home run, the one that pushed him past Babe Ruth and gave him the major league record.
KCBS In Depth: Clock Ticking On San Jose Lawsuit Against MLB, Giants Over Oakland A's Move
The start of the 2014 Major League Baseball season marks five years since the league began looking into the possibility of allowing the Oakland A's to relocate to San Jose.
Ex-Giants Minor Leaguer Joins MLB Class-Action Suit Over Wages
A lawsuit filed by three former minor league baseball players against Major League Baseball in federal court in San Francisco appears to be the nation's first attempted class-action case claiming the players aren't paid the minimum wage, their lawyer said Tuesday.
San Jose Vows Litigation After MLB Reveals A's Relocation Request Denied
Major League Baseball revealed over the weekend that their commissioner sent a denial letter to the Oakland Athletics over the summer, to block their plans to move to San Jose.
Letter Surfaces Showing MLB Denied A's San Jose Move
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig formally informed the Oakland A's this summer that the team's bid to move San Jose had been denied.
Season in Review: Oakland Is Still the Bay Area Baseball King
The A's won their 16th division title in 2013, but bowed out with a disappointing ALDS loss (again).
A's Name Gray to Start Game Five as Oakland Hopes to Break ALDS Hex
Once again, it's an elimination game at home for the Oakland Athletics at the O.co Coliseum on Thursday night, and they're starting a rookie against Justin Verlander.
San Jose, MLB Argue In Court Over Proposed A's Move
Lawyers for the city of San Jose and Major League Baseball squared off Friday in federal court as MLB asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by the city that accuses the league of unlawfully preventing the Oakland A's from moving to San Jose.
MLB Commish Selig To Retire In 2015; Calls Oakland Coliseum 'A Pit'
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday that he plans to retire in January 2015. The 79-year-old Selig's announcement came just one day after an interview with CBS Sports Radio in which he had some harsh words when it came to the ballpark woes of the Oakland Athletics.
Major League Baseball Takes Stand Against Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation
Major League Baseball is planning to announce a new zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation.
San Jose Files Suit Against MLB For Stalling Oakland A's Move
The San Jose city council has voted to file suit against Major League Baseball over the delay in allowing the Oakland A's to move to a new ballpark San Jose.
Timeline: A's Attempts To Relocate From Oakland Coliseum
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in federal court, the City of San Jose said Major League Baseball has been dragging its feet in having owners vote on the A's proposed move to San Jose.
Analysis: Years After Bonds, Selig Finally Takes Stand In Steroid Fight
Whatever it is, it's a major turnaround for commissioner Bud Selig who for years stood by silently as players made a mockery of the game, even going so far as congratulating Barry Bonds on breaking Henry Aaron's career home run mark in 2007.
Selig Won't Commit To Resolving Dispute With Giants Over A's Move
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig on Thursday wouldn't commit to resolving the dispute between Oakland and San Francisco on the Athletics' desire to build ballpark in San Jose, which is part of the Giants' territory.
Baseball Commissioner Selig Denies Meeting Request From San Jose Mayor Reed
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed Thursday expressed frustration at the lack of a decision by Major League Baseball on whether to permit the Oakland A's to move to his city.
San Jose Mayor Asks For Meeting With MLB On A's-To-San Jose Move
Saying he hopes to keep the matter out of the courts, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed has requested a meeting with Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to discuss the Oakland A's pursuit of a San Jose ballpark.
KCBS Sports Fans: A Classic In Name Only
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig's bombast to the contrary, the World Baseball Classic is little more than a transparent attempt to add some hype to the normally-lazy days of spring training (and you'll note, I refuse to use the capital letters--Spring Training--that baseball has adopted in yet another effort to aggrandize itself).
Selig At World Series: A's Move 'Still On Front Burner'
The commissioner is still working on the issue of territorial rights and determining whether the Oakland Athletics will be allowed to proceed with plans to build a new ballpark and relocate some 40 miles south to San Jose.
SJ Leaders Getting Mixed Signals From MLB On Potential A's Move
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed said he would fly to Milwaukee if that's what it would take to settle any lingering Major League Baseball questions about whether the A's should move to the South Bay.
Baseball Commissioner's Comments Dim Hope For SJ Baseball Stadium
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday it's up to Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff to decide whether to consider additional sites for a new A's ballpark, raising the possibility of a move outside the Bay Area.
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Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Police nab man in Chico they say plotted 'Las Vegas-style' mass shooting
A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Chico on suspicion of threatening to kill police officers and planning a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting, authorities said.
Mets trounce A's 13-4, hold division lead
The New York Mets routed the Oakland Athletics 13-4 Sunday to hold their NL East lead.
Giants cap road trip with 3-2 win over Diamondbacks
Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Giants went on to beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday.
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Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Police nab man in Chico they say plotted 'Las Vegas-style' mass shooting
A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Chico on suspicion of threatening to kill police officers and planning a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting, authorities said.
State lawmakers, Newsom pass bills boosting immigrants' opportunities
Gov. Newsom and the Legislature made strides to provide more opportunities for economic inclusion to immigrants -- documented or otherwise.
Police find father and son fatally stabbed at Hayward home
Police in Hayward are investigating a double homicide Sunday after a father and his son were found with fatal stab wounds at a home on Lund Avenue, authorities said.
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Thieves target San Francisco Marina District garage three times in one night
A pair of thieves appear to hit one residential garage three times in a matter of hours last week in San Francisco's Marina District.
Beloved Double Play Bar in San Francisco severely damaged by fire
The historic Double Play Bar and Grill, a popular sports bar in San Francisco's Mission District, was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday.
Hundreds swim along San Francisco waterfront to raise funds for cancer fight
Hundreds of people came together Saturday for an event in San Francisco Bay that made some waves in the fight against cancer.
San Francisco firefighter faces disciplinary action for wearing 'Let's Go Brandon' t-shirt
A San Francisco Fire Department firefighter is facing disciplinary action after being seen working while wearing a t-shirt with the conservative slogan "Let's Go Brandon" printed on the back.
Redwood City man arrested in connection with attempted murder, attempted rape
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office on Saturday morning arrested a man in connection with attempted murder and attempted rape during a domestic violence incident.
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Police find father and son fatally stabbed at Hayward home
Police in Hayward are investigating a double homicide Sunday after a father and his son were found with fatal stab wounds at a home on Lund Avenue, authorities said.
Oakland firefighters battle 3-alarm pallet fire at warehouse Saturday night
It took firefighters in Oakland over an hour to bring a three-alarm pallet fire at a warehouse under control late Saturday night, authorities said.
Oakland police warn residents of recent increase in ATM robberies
The Oakland Police Department is warning residents to be on guard as the city has seen a recent surge in armed robberies at ATM machines this month.
October overnight closures of Posey and Webster tubes planned for repaving
Caltrans will schedule overnight closures of the Posey and Webster Tubes (State Route 61) connecting the cities of Alameda and Oakland for paving work in October.
Berkeley police investigate two brush fires set at People's Park construction site
Police in Berkeley are investigating two brush fires that were set Friday at a housing construction site at People's Park.
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San Jose man in prison recharged in 1983 murder of Tara Marowski
A San Jose man who is in prison for murdering a woman was recharged in another murder case from 1983, the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced on Friday.
Man injured in possible pellet-gun shooting near San Jose airport
Officers in San Jose were at the scene of a shooting that left one victim injured Saturday morning.
Pregnant woman killed crossing traffic in Watsonville
A pregnant woman in Watsonville lost her life on Thursday after being struck by a car as she crossed four lanes of traffic, police said.
Domestic violence call leads to police busting alleged 'gun factory' in San Jose home
When San Jose police officers responded to a domestic violence call on Tuesday, their investigation uncovered what they say was a larger criminal operation happening at the home.
Disabled student allegedly raped by aide settles with Mission College for $7.6M
A developmentally disabled woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a staff member at the West Valley-Mission Community College District in Santa Clara has reached a settlement with the school for $7.6 million, her attorneys announced on Wednesday.
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3 dead, 2 seriously injured in horrific Solano County collision on I-80
Three people died and two are facing major injuries after an early morning traffic fatality on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Solano County.
Fairfield fight leads to fatal shooting; 1 man dead
Police in Fairfield are investigating an early morning altercation Sunday that apparently led to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, according to authorities.
Vegetation fire burns 15 acres in Petaluma along Old Adobe Road
Firefighters knocked down a vegetation fire in Petaluma Friday afternoon.
Update: Arrest made in vegetation fire at Petaluma's Steamer Landing Park
Police in Petaluma announced an arrest Friday in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out in the city's Steamer Landing Park on Wednesday.
Sonoma County fire stations upgrade with DIY solar-powered generators
Three Sonoma County fire stations are now equipped with a new emergency response tool: mobile generators powered by the sun.
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Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Mets trounce A's 13-4, hold division lead
The New York Mets routed the Oakland Athletics 13-4 Sunday to hold their NL East lead.
Giants cap road trip with 3-2 win over Diamondbacks
Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the Giants went on to beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday.
Raiders stay winless as Titans hold off late rally for 24-22 win
Ryan Tannehill threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score and the Tennessee Titans never trailed Sunday, holding off the Las Vegas Raiders 24-22 for their first victory this season.
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Police nab man in Chico they say plotted 'Las Vegas-style' mass shooting
A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Chico on suspicion of threatening to kill police officers and planning a "Las Vegas-style" mass shooting, authorities said.
Police find father and son fatally stabbed at Hayward home
Police in Hayward are investigating a double homicide Sunday after a father and his son were found with fatal stab wounds at a home on Lund Avenue, authorities said.
Thieves target San Francisco Marina District garage three times in one night
A pair of thieves appear to hit one residential garage three times in a matter of hours last week in San Francisco's Marina District.
Fairfield fight leads to fatal shooting; 1 man dead
Police in Fairfield are investigating an early morning altercation Sunday that apparently led to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, according to authorities.
Pregnant woman found fatally stabbed in Lodi; police searching for suspect
Police are investigating after a pregnant woman was found fatally stabbed in Lodi early Sunday morning.
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New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars for windows that can 'pinch'
Tesla says it has spotted a flaw in 1.1 million cars' windows that could pinch occupants while closing.
Prosecution files response to Elizabeth Holmes' bids for new trial
Federal prosecutors filed their responses Wednesday to multiple motions by convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for a new trial.
Twitter set to depose Elon Musk next week as October trial looms
Twitter's lawyers are set to question Elon Musk in a deposition that could last up to three day starting Sept. 26 as part of ongoing litigation over their $44 billion acquisition deal, according to a court filing Tuesday.
San Francisco businesses prepare for first post-Pandemic Dreamforce gathering
Anticipation was running high Tuesday among businesses and hotels in downtown San Francisco as thousands were expected to attend Dreamforce -- Saleforce's first mega-convention since the COVID outbreak in 2020.
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1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Hundreds swim along San Francisco waterfront to raise funds for cancer fight
Hundreds of people came together Saturday for an event in San Francisco Bay that made some waves in the fight against cancer.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
BART to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on October 1
Officials with Bay Area Rapid Transit announced Thursday that the current mask mandate would expire on October 1, one of the last places in the region where pandemic-era mask rules remain in place.
Online forum intends to wrangle California's wild pig problem
An online forum held Thursday looked at the growing problem of wild pigs in California and how to lessen the danger and damage they are bringing around the state.
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Gov. vetoes bill on tax exemptions for non-profits tied to insurrection
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill by a state senator from San Francisco that sought to strip tax-exempt status from any nonprofits in California that participated in or incited insurrection like the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
San Francisco firefighter faces disciplinary action for wearing 'Let's Go Brandon' t-shirt
A San Francisco Fire Department firefighter is facing disciplinary action after being seen working while wearing a t-shirt with the conservative slogan "Let's Go Brandon" printed on the back.
New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Man recalls 9 years in solitary confinement as Newsom considers restrictions
A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk may determine the fate of hundreds of California inmates who are sitting in solitary confinement.
UC Hastings College of the Law to be renamed in 2023
The University of California, Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco will be known under a new name in 2023.
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Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
SF transgender community commemorates Compton's Cafeteria riot with 'Riot Party'
The transgender community commemorated a historic event that took place more than 50 years ago in the Tenderloin on Sunday.
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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Sigourney Weaver on confounding others' expectations
With four movies debuting this fall, the three-time Academy Award-nominee seems to have found the secret of Hollywood longevity. One lesson learned by the former drama school student? "Don't believe what your teachers tell you."
Mitch Albom on lessons learned from "Tuesdays with Morrie"
The sportswriter's weekly conversations with his old professor Morrie Schwartz, who was dying of ALS, became the basis of a bestseller. 25 years after publication, he talks about how its examination of impending death turned his own life inside-out.
Gwyneth Paltrow on the power of turning 50
She won an Oscar at age 26, and then founded a lifestyle brand called Goop that today is worth a reported $250 million. What does turning 50 look like to the actress and wellness entrepreneur?
The improbable true story behind "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"
In 1967 "Chickie" Donohue, a merchant seaman, was inspired to deliver beers to buddies who were fighting in an unpopular war. And so, he packed up some suds and sailed for Vietnam to track them down.
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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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1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
Since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, avid baseball fan and Bay Area local Dan Cochrane and his son made it their mission to visit every MLB ballpark in the country. Da Lin reports. (9-25-22)
South Bay pilot lifts girls' enthusiasm for flying
A Bay Area pilot has mounted an effort to get more young women interested in aviation -- an industry where they are woefully under-represented. Devin Fehely reports. (9-25-22)
First Alert Weather Sunday Night Forecast
Monday by the bay: partly cloudy in the morning becoming sunny. Highs in the lower 60s to the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. (9-25-22)
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KPIX 5 Morning News headlines for Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
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SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
Peninsula couple's Pie Ranch teaches community farming, mentors aspiring farmers
A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.
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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.