Canada's Trudeau proposes national freeze on handgun ownership
The legislation, expected to be enacted this fall, would make it "illegal to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada," the prime minister said.
Canada
Trump Administration Seeks To Block California As Global Climate Leader
The Trump administration is suing to topple California as an international leader against climate change.
Personal Data Of 100 Million Capital One Credit Card Customers Hacked
The personal information of 100 million Capital One account holders in the United States and Canada was obtained by a hacker who has been arrested by the FBI.
Zuckerberg And Sandberg Ignore Canadian Subpoena, Face Possible Contempt Vote
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg did not attend a hearing in Ottawa on Tuesday, despite receiving summonses from the Canadian parliament.
Canadian Hiker Missing On Lost Coast Trail In Northern California
Authorities in Northern California are searching for a possibly injured Canadian hiker on the rugged Lost Coast Trail.
Trio Of Powerful Quakes Strike Off Pacific Northwest
A trio of powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.8, struck off the coast of British Columbia late Sunday night.
Spark It Up, Eh! Canada Prepares For Legalized Marijuana
On Oct. 17, Canada becomes the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace.
Canada-US Reach Deal To Stay In Trade Pact With Mexico
Canada is back in a revamped North American free trade deal with the United States and Mexico after weeks of bitter, high-pressure negotiations that brushed up against a midnight deadline.
New Radio Telescope Picks Up Mysterious Signal From Space
A new radio telescope in Canada is picking up mysterious signals from deep space known as "fast radio bursts" (FRBs).
Man Changes Gender On Government ID To Get Cheaper Car Insurance
A man in Canada has found an inventive way to cut his car insurance by over $1,000 a year: he's officially become a woman.
Scientists Create First Beer Brewed From Cannabis
As the restrictions on marijuana continue to be loosened, scientists in Canada have reportedly developed the first beer brewed from cannabis.
Trump's Tweets Slam Canada And Trudeau Anew From Singapore
President Donald Trump took more swipes at Canada and its prime minister over trade issues as he settled in for a summit with North Korea in Singapore, contending that "Fair Trade is now to be called Fool Trade if it is not Reciprocal."
Trump Hits Allies With Metal Tariffs; Mexico, EU And Canada Vow To Retaliate
President Trump is imposing steep tariffs on steel and aluminum from three of America's biggest trading partners.
15 Hurt in 'Improvised Explosive Device' Attack Near Toronto
Two suspects detonated an "improvised explosive device" on Thursday, injuring at least 15 people inside a restaurant near Toronto police said.
Californians Warned About Norovirus Risk From Canadian Oysters
California health officials say about 100 people statewide have contracted norovirus in the past week after eating raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada.
15 Killed in Canadian Youth Hockey Team Bus Crash
A semi-trailer slammed into a bus carrying a youth hockey team in western Canada, killing 15 people and injuring 14 in a catastrophic collision.
Mexico, Canada And Others May Be Exempted From US Tariffs
The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs."
Trudeau Touting Canada's Tech Industry In Visit To San Francisco
The heated debate over immigration since Trump's election has provided a clear opening for Canada to pitch itself to Silicon Valley.
Lyft Announces Its First International Expansion
Lyft did not give a specific date for when it would come to Toronto, but noted it would be there in time for the holidays.
Metallica's James Hetfield Preaches Unity, Tolerance
"So for me, you are Metallica family" Hetfield said. "All are welcome." - James Hetfield
Watch Metallica's Last North American Show Wednesday Night
VIDEO: Metallica at Outside Lands not enough for you? Then check out their last North American show on the tour live from Edmonton, Canada.
6.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Canadian-Alaska Border
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has rattled the corner of British Columbia, near the boundary with Alaska.
Canada's Trudeau Talks With Trump At White House
President Donald Trump praised the "outstanding" trade relationship between the United States and Canada Monday, saying he would only be "tweaking" it going forward.
Tar Sands Oil From Canada Could Pose Threat To Bay Area Marine Life
The environmental impacts of the fuel from tar sands, known as bitumen, on marine life remains largely unknown.
Worried About Trump, Internet Archive Seeks Haven In Canada
As the Trump administration prepares to take power, the Internet Archive announced plans to create a mirror site in Canada.
Top Stories
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Newsom picks Patricia Guerrero, 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the state's next chief justice, picking the daughter of Mexican immigrants to lead the nation's largest judicial system.
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark attack off Pacific Grove
A Monterey County man and his dog are safe after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding off the coast Wednesday morning.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Students to honor Clayton middle schooler after death following football practice
Students at Clayton's Diablo View Middle School will wear light blue on Thursday's first day of the school year in honor of Braden Fahey, the student who died last weekend after losing consciousness after a youth football practice Friday evening at Clayton Valley Charter High School.
Nightmare 6th inning dooms Giants in 13-7 loss to Padres
Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola's two-run homer capped a seven-run rally — all with two outs — that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Victim in Oakland shooting succumbs to injuries at hospital
The victim of a shooting on the 1400 block of Webster Street in Oakland succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Wednesday morning.
Latest Stories
More Latest Stories
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Newsom picks Patricia Guerrero, 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the state's next chief justice, picking the daughter of Mexican immigrants to lead the nation's largest judicial system.
SF & Peninsula News
More SF & Peninsula News
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Felony charges filed against suspect who attacked former SF commissioner Chew
San Francisco District Attorney's Office has filed felony charges against a suspect who was arrested after he "violently attacked" former SF commissioner Greg Chew earlier this month.
Judge rules Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
A federal judge ruled against Walgreens Wednesday in a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco, accusing the pharmacy giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by filling hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions over the span of nearly 15 years.
East Bay News
More East Bay News
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Students to honor Clayton middle schooler after death following football practice
Students at Clayton's Diablo View Middle School will wear light blue on Thursday's first day of the school year in honor of Braden Fahey, the student who died last weekend after losing consciousness after a youth football practice Friday evening at Clayton Valley Charter High School.
Victim in Oakland shooting succumbs to injuries at hospital
The victim of a shooting on the 1400 block of Webster Street in Oakland succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at a local hospital Wednesday morning.
South Bay News
More South Bay News
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
Paddleboarder, dog safe after shark attack off Pacific Grove
A Monterey County man and his dog are safe after being attacked by a shark while paddleboarding off the coast Wednesday morning.
North Bay News
More North Bay News
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Delivery truck plows into multiple vehicles on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa; 1 dead
One person died after a delivery truck crashed into the back of a vehicle and then struck four other vehicles on state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Update: Crews stop progress of vehicle and vegetation fire in Lake County
Crews in the North Bay have stopped the progress of a multiple vehicle fire that spread to vegetation near Kelseyville Wednesday afternoon
Gulch Fire burns vegetation in Lakeville east of Petaluma
A vegetation fire burned about three acres east of Petaluma near the community of Lakeville in Sonoma County Tuesday afternoon before fire crew contained it.
Sports
More Sports
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Nightmare 6th inning dooms Giants in 13-7 loss to Padres
Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola's two-run homer capped a seven-run rally — all with two outs — that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
A's lose to Angels in 12 innings, finish homestand 0-5
Magneuris Sierra hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, then doubled home the go-ahead run in the 12th that lifted the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Trey Lance's high school coach heaps praise on former student
As the 49ers enter a new era with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, the coach of the small Minnesota high school who watched him grow looks back.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
Bay Area Crime
More Bay Area Crime
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Technology
More Technology
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Police obtain Facebook DMs between Nebraska teen, mom facing charges for abortion
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
Ex-Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
San Jose State to offer 5 online undergrad degree programs in 2023
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
Health
More Health
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Judge rules Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
A federal judge ruled against Walgreens Wednesday in a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco, accusing the pharmacy giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by filling hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions over the span of nearly 15 years.
Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
Politics
More Politics
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Newsom picks Patricia Guerrero, 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the state's next chief justice, picking the daughter of Mexican immigrants to lead the nation's largest judicial system.
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
LGBTQ+
More LGBTQ+
Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Olivia Newton-John was fierce advocate for cancer research, education, early detection
Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an outspoken supporter of cancer research, education and early detection of the disease that claimed her life.
San Jose heavyweights headline Bottom of the Hill barbecue
Laying down their hard-swinging style of blues-tinged heavy rock for the past 15 years, San Jose-based quartet ZED headlines this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
Legal pot sales become big business at Outside Lands
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
KPIX Special Reports
More KPIX Special Reports
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.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Bird flu may keep egg, poultry prices high as inflation slows
While inflation is slowing, rising cases of bird flu in Sacramento and Sonoma Counties could keep the price of eggs and poultry high. Andrea Nakano reports. (8/10/22)
New SF District Attorney Jenkins faces heat over payments received during Boudin recall
San Francisco's new District Attorney is facing scrutiny over payments received while she was the face of the campaign to recall her former boss. Sara Donchey reports. (8/10/22)
Oakland school board gets earful over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful following a clash between parents and security guards during an attempted occupation of the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School. Katie Nielsen reports. (8/10/22)
San Francisco addict says safe drug consumption sites would provide hope, refuge
Reed Cowan reports on one addict's struggle to survive drugs and why he says safe drug consumption sites can save lives (8-10-2022)
PIX Now
PIX Now. (8/10/22)
Jefferson Awards
More Jefferson Awards
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
Students Rising Above
More Students Rising Above
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.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.
Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.