Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy
CEO Sam Bankman-Fried also resigned from FTX, which was facing a financial crunch and a federal probe.
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Virgin Atlantic Files For U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by British businessman Richard Branson, filed Tuesday for relief from creditors as the virus pandemic hammers the airline industry.
24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy, Blames Coronavirus Pandemic
National gym chain 24 Hour Fitness, based in San Ramon, has filed for bankruptcy after the Covid-19 pandemic forced its facilities shut for months.
PG&E Votes To File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The Pacific Gas and Electric board of directors voted Monday evening to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Gawker Media Filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Hulk Hogan Suit
Gawker Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, about three months after pro wrestler Hulk Hogan won a $140 million lawsuit against the online gossip and news publisher.
Mi Pueblo Grocery Store Chain Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A Mi Pueblo spokeswoman assures that customers of the grocery chain won't feel the effects of the companies bankruptcy filing. Meanwhile Smart & Final is opening a store in East San Jose.
Calif. Electric Car Maker CODA Files For Chapter 11, Sold Only 100 Cars
Electric car maker CODA Holdings Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday after selling just 100 cars and said it plans to quit the auto business altogether.
American Airlines Parent Files For Bankruptcy; SFO Flights Not Impacted
The parent company of American Airlines and affiliate American Eagle Airlines has become the latest in legacy airlines to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Fremont-Based Solyndra Goes Bankrupt; 1,100 Workers Laid Off
A leading Bay Area manufacturer of solar power systems has abruptly shut down operations as it seeks to file for bankruptcy.
Several Bay Area Marie Callender's Restaurants Close Abruptly
Without warning, Perkins & Marie Callender's Inc. have announced plans to close 65 restaurants across the country, including the immediate closure of seven Bay Area chains.
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Wayward cow creates chaos on Pleasanton streets
A wayward cow wandered through the streets of Pleasanton Wednesday evening, badly damaging a Tesla before local ranchers were able to lasso and capture it.
Stockton police officer charged with elder fraud no longer with department
The Stockton Police Department announced Wednesday that an officer charged last year in connection with theft from an elder, forgery, and other charges is no longer an employee with the department.
Bed Bath & Beyond is preparing for bankruptcy: The best online clearance deals to shop now
Bed Bath & Beyond liquidation sales could start as soon as this weekend, according to a Reuters report.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
Sonoma County supervisors approve five-year strategic plan to combat homelessness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
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Wayward cow creates chaos on Pleasanton streets
A wayward cow wandered through the streets of Pleasanton Wednesday evening, badly damaging a Tesla before local ranchers were able to lasso and capture it.
Stockton police officer charged with elder fraud no longer with department
The Stockton Police Department announced Wednesday that an officer charged last year in connection with theft from an elder, forgery, and other charges is no longer an employee with the department.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
Sonoma County supervisors approve five-year strategic plan to combat homelessness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
Hawaii researchers found fishing nets, plastic bags in stomach of dead whale
Researchers found multiple types of fishing nets, plastic bags and other debris in the stomach of a 60-ton sperm whale.
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Mountain lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning recovering from wounds suffered in a "vicious" mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
Two minor injuries reported when Hyde Street cable car derails in San Francisco
Authorities in San Francisco were at the scene of a possible derailment of the Hyde Street cable car Wednesday evening that reportedly led to two minor injuries.
Longtime Redwood City record store caught in middle of housing boom
The deadline for cities in the Bay Area to submit their new housing plans has come and gone, leaving some in a state of confusion. At least one city has done well in planning for the future, even if it comes with a cost.
San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin examines Black experiences with eloquence
CBS News Bay Area stands proud to begin weeks of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Our stories define us, and our community of luminaries, change-makers, and people fighting for justice and equality are all around us.
Woman accused of bringing half pound of meth into San Mateo County Jail
Guards at a San Mateo County jail facility arrested a South Bay woman after she allegedly attempted to bring more than a half pound of methamphetamine into the facility Tuesday.
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Wayward cow creates chaos on Pleasanton streets
A wayward cow wandered through the streets of Pleasanton Wednesday evening, badly damaging a Tesla before local ranchers were able to lasso and capture it.
Driver injured in shooting on Dumbarton Bridge
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Richmond police warn of 'hot spots' where strong-arm robberies happened recently
Police in Richmond warned that there has been an uptick in strong-arm robberies the past 30 days and advised the public to be aware of certain "hot spots" in the city.
Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 4 in Martinez
The California Highway Patrol said a fatal crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez early Wednesday morning involved three vehicles and started when a Ford hatchback with a solo driver struck the center divider.
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State awards $375M to extend BART into downtown San Jose, Santa Clara
The state has awarded $375 million to a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project extending BART another 6 miles and four stations into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
Suspect arrested after Pacific Grove crime spree -- carjackings, kidnapping, resisting arrest
A 36-year-old Seaside man has been arrested after an alleged crime spree that included carjackings, a kidnapping and resisting being taken into custody.
Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Remembering San Jose's lost Chinatown
In this final week of the Lunar New Year, we wanted to shed light on Chinese Americans in the South Bay and their deep roots in San Jose.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
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Sonoma County supervisors approve five-year strategic plan to combat homelessness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
2023 Grammys: Nicholas Phan reflects on being nominated for Best Classical Solo Album
Nicholas Phan describes his thoughts about being nominated for Best Classical Solo Voice Album and what it would mean if he won the Grammy for this work.
Marin County taking new steps to relocate people living in boats on Richardson Bay
At its meeting Tuesday, Marin Housing Authority (MHA) unanimously approved a voucher program to relocate residents living in boats on Richardson Bay into long-term housing on the mainland, the county announced Wednesday.
New area code, 369, goes into effect for areas with 707 numbers
Starting Wednesday, people in the existing 707 area code region of California may be assigned a number with the 369 area code if they get a new phone line, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Juvenile wounded by stray bullet as gunfire erupts near Vallejo High
A juvenile was recovering from a stray bullet wound suffered Tuesday afternoon after an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles near Vallejo High School.
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49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
Warriors fall to Timberwolves in OT; 3-game win streak snapped
D'Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
Shanahan 'content' with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is "content" going into next season with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance as the top two quarterbacks for the 49ers even after both head into the offseason rehabilitating major injuries.
Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
Commanders talk to 49ers' Lynn for offensive coordinator job
The Washington Commanders are interviewing San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
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Stockton police officer charged with elder fraud no longer with department
The Stockton Police Department announced Wednesday that an officer charged last year in connection with theft from an elder, forgery, and other charges is no longer an employee with the department.
Suspect arrested after Pacific Grove crime spree -- carjackings, kidnapping, resisting arrest
A 36-year-old Seaside man has been arrested after an alleged crime spree that included carjackings, a kidnapping and resisting being taken into custody.
Driver injured in shooting on Dumbarton Bridge
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Pedestrians, law enforcement adjust to new California law decriminalizing jaywalking
As long as they're not in immediate danger of being hit by a car, pedestrians on California roadways are now permitted to jaywalk without the risk of getting a citation.
Woman accused of bringing half pound of meth into San Mateo County Jail
Guards at a San Mateo County jail facility arrested a South Bay woman after she allegedly attempted to bring more than a half pound of methamphetamine into the facility Tuesday.
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Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Twitter faces deadline to update permit to allow 'bedrooms' at San Francisco HQ
San Francisco building inspectors have given Twitter's construction contractor two weeks to submit a corrected building use permit if the social media company wants to keep using two conference rooms as bedrooms at its headquarters.
Meta posts lower Q4 profit, announces huge stock buyback
Facebook parent company Meta posted lower fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, hurt by a downturn in the online advertising market and competition from rivals such as TikTok.
Anti-Asian hate 'runs the gamut,' racist Yelp reviews show
Last year, Yelp, which is based in San Francisco, removed more than 2,000 racist business reviews before they went online - a nearly tenfold jump over the year before
Musk's Tesla tweet trial delves into investor damages
An Elon Musk tweet declaring he had the financing to take Tesla private in 2018 caused billions of dollars in investor damages after the deal collapsed, according to estimates presented Tuesday at a trial examining the haphazard handling of the buyout proposal.
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Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
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Sonoma County supervisors approve five-year strategic plan to combat homelessness
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a five-year strategic plan to reduce homelessness put forth Tuesday by the Continuum of Care, the county's collaborative effort on homeless services.
State awards $375M to extend BART into downtown San Jose, Santa Clara
The state has awarded $375 million to a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project extending BART another 6 miles and four stations into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
Pedestrians, law enforcement adjust to new California law decriminalizing jaywalking
As long as they're not in immediate danger of being hit by a car, pedestrians on California roadways are now permitted to jaywalk without the risk of getting a citation.
Gov. Newsom seeks new California gun restrictions following mass shootings
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said wants to limit where people can carry concealed guns after multiple mass shootings left dozens dead across the state in January.
Biden and McCarthy meet amid debt limit standoff
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy characterized their meeting as "good," but said no agreements were made.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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2023 Grammys: Nicholas Phan reflects on being nominated for Best Classical Solo Album
Nicholas Phan describes his thoughts about being nominated for Best Classical Solo Voice Album and what it would mean if he won the Grammy for this work.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
Grammy nominee Molly Tuttle's father tours legendary Gryphon Stringed Instruments
With Grammy Awards set for Sunday, CBS News Bay Area introduces you to the man who taught nominee Molly Tuttle how to play bluegrass music - her father, Jack Tuttle.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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Grammy Awards: Nicholas Phan reflects on being nominated for Best Classical Solo Voice Album
Nicholas Phan is nominated for Best Classical Solo Voice Album. This is his 3rd nomination. The work is a composition called "Stranger" and it was written by modern composer Nico Muhly.
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Fentanyl epidemic: Community leaders meet to discuss ways to end San Francisco's fentanyl crisis
Leaders demand action to end San Francisco's fentanyl crisis
New California law decriminalizing jaywalking takes effect
As long as they're not in immediate danger of being hit by a car, pedestrians on California roadways are now permitted to jaywalk without the risk of getting a citation. Max Darrow reports. (2/1/23)
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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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.