Warriors surprise seriously ill children with gifts on Christmas
Sunday's Warriors game against the Grizzlies in San Francisco was extra special for children dealing with critical illnesses. Betty Yu reports. (12-25-22)
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A look at Christmas celebrations around the world
From England to Iowa and the White House to Brazil, Steve Futterman takes a look at how Christmas was being celebrated around the world. (12-25-22)
Bay Area residents talk about their good news during an uncertain year
Da Lin asked people what their good news is for Christmas after a challenging 2022 (12-24-2022)
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)
Bomb cyclone? Bah, humbug! NORAD says no delay for Santa's sleigh
The U.S. military agency known for tracking Santa Claus says it doesn't expect the "bomb cyclone" hitting North America to affect Saint Nick's global travels.
NORAD tracking Santa as he delivers presents
One person having no travel troubles this Christmas is Santa.
Hey Ray: The science behind Santa's worldwide trip
For years, Ray has been trying to figure out how Santa does it and now he thinks he's cracked the case!
Workers at Macy's flagship store go on pre-Christmas strike
Elizabeth Cook reports on employees at the San Francisco Macy's store going on strike until Christmas Eve (12-23-2022)
Red & Gold Report: Rookie QB Brock Purdy talks about Christmas card for his teammates
Charlie Walter reports on the Christmas card 49ers QB Brock Purdy made with his roommates for the team (12-22-2022)
Winter storm could cause travel disruptions nationwide
United Airlines alone has issued travel waivers for more than 142 cities due to an impending storm.
Half Moon Bay volunteers make thousands of tamales as holiday treat for farmworkers
More than a hundred volunteers cooked and hand rolled thousands of tamales as a special holiday treat for farmworkers in Half Moon Bay. Devin Fehely reports. (12/19/22)
Small business owners still struggling as holiday shoppers spend less
Da Lin reports on holiday shoppers looking for bargains ahead of Christmas (12-18-2022)
East Bay shoppers find plenty of room at malls week before Christmas
With a week to go before Christmas, shoppers at Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord enjoyed a leisurely day of retail exploration.
East Bay shoppers find plenty of room at malls week before Christmas
With one week to go before Christmas, shoppers at Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord enjoyed a leisurely day of retail exploration. John Ramos reports. (12-17-22)
Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – here's what to know
From turkey skin to chocolate — and even grapes — here are the holiday foods to keep away from your pet.
Christmas trees selling well despite rising prices
Christmas tree sellers in Stockton this year have had to raise their prices due to transportation expenses, but many people still bought trees, leaving some sellers empty handed before the holidays.
Oakland's Forever Howard Foundation brings Christmas joy to children in need
Justin Andrews reports on an East Bay organization that ensures children in need get presents and Christmas cheer (12-15-2022)
Community comes together to make Christmas special for chronically ill boy
Members of the community pitched in to give a little boy with a chronic medical condition a special early Christmas celebration Wednesday in San Jose.
Rising inflation impacts holiday season costs
From Christmas trees to gifts, the holidays are not immune to rising inflation. Scott McFarlane reports. (12/12/22)
Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' swings on after 57 years
The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition "Christmas Time is Here" for an animated TV special featuring the "Peanuts" gang in 1965.
East Bay non-profit receives community help to build bikes for kids
An East Bay storage container company is teaming up with a local non-profit to make the holidays a little brighter for hundreds of young people.
Taking a look at the hottest toys this holiday season
Interview with Marissa Silva, Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Insider
Annual Embarcadero lighting ceremony kicks off S.F. holiday season
Paul Heggen reports from the San Francisco waterfront where former mayor Willie Brown flipped the switch to light Embarcadero Center, a ceremony followed by fireworks and holiday spirit. (11-19-22)
Vacaville baker competes on Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge
A Vacaville baker is so close to victory, she could taste it. She said entering the Food Network Christmas Cookie Challenge is an honor she holds close to her heart.
Trademark cops: Mariah Carey is not the sole "Queen of Christmas"
The board said she doesn't have the right to exclusively call herself the holiday's "princess" either.
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Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attacked him while swimming off the Marin County coast.
McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
Angels roll over A's 7-3 in season finale
The Angels wrapped up their eighth consecutive losing season with a 7-3 victory over the major league-worst A's on Sunday.
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Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attacked him while swimming off the Marin County coast.
Separate shootings, multi-car crash make for deadly Saturday in Stockton
An early morning fatal shooting Saturday was followed hours later by another shooting and a late-night deadly three-car collision in Stockton.
Fire at home in Crockett leaves one dead, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department says
A fire Sunday morning at a residence in Crockett left a person dead, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department said.
Shoplifter sets East Bay store clerk on fire during confrontation
An El Sobrante store clerk who tried to stop a man from stealing a third time in one day was set on fire during the confrontation.
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Fleet Week in San Francisco a legacy of Dianne Feinstein
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay.
Weekend Hwy 101 closure on the Peninsula on track for Monday reopening
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
Former San Francisco supervisor remembers Sen. Feinstein's legacy
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Woman charged in series of retail thefts targeting San Francisco Walgreens stores
A San Francisco woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of retail thefts targeting Walgreens pharmacies in the city.
Worker killed in San Francisco trench collapse identified
A 25-year-old man who died when a trench collapsed in San Francisco on Thursday morning was a contractor working on a sewer upgrade construction project, city officials said.
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Separate shootings, multi-car crash make for deadly Saturday in Stockton
An early morning fatal shooting Saturday was followed hours later by another shooting and a late-night deadly three-car collision in Stockton.
Fire at home in Crockett leaves one dead, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department says
A fire Sunday morning at a residence in Crockett left a person dead, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department said.
Shoplifter sets East Bay store clerk on fire during confrontation
An El Sobrante store clerk who tried to stop a man from stealing a third time in one day was set on fire during the confrontation.
Loss of Oakland fine-dining restaurants blamed on rampant crime
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners said ongoing crime killed their businesses.
Silver Alert issued for missing Albany woman, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Friday night for a missing at-risk senior woman from Alameda County.
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3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
San Jose man accused of poisoning mother with fentanyl, attacking father
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
Report shows San Jose struggling to get tourism spending back to pre-pandemic levels
While other parts of the country have met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the travel industry, San Jose has been slower to recover, a new report shows.
Update: Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $925M; Ticket worth over $796K sold in San Jose
The Powerball jackpot will rise to an estimated $925 million after there were no winners in Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky player in San Jose bought a ticket worth nearly $800,000.
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Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Marin County beach
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attacked him while swimming off the Marin County coast.
Mill Valley police: Mountain lion spotted near Camino Alto
Mill Valley police said a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Camino Alto and Overhill Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Court orders Bay Area Subway franchisees to sell stores, pay employees
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay and also to sell or shut their businesses.
Oversight board finds Sonoma deputies used K-9's "too quickly" on suspects
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
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McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
Angels roll over A's 7-3 in season finale
The Angels wrapped up their eighth consecutive losing season with a 7-3 victory over the major league-worst A's on Sunday.
Ott and Cal defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State
Jadyn Ott rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.
Dodgers clobber Giants 6-2 following Kapler firing
The NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Friday night.
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Separate shootings, multi-car crash make for deadly Saturday in Stockton
An early morning fatal shooting Saturday was followed hours later by another shooting and a late-night deadly three-car collision in Stockton.
Shoplifter sets East Bay store clerk on fire during confrontation
An El Sobrante store clerk who tried to stop a man from stealing a third time in one day was set on fire during the confrontation.
Loss of Oakland fine-dining restaurants blamed on rampant crime
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners said ongoing crime killed their businesses.
San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Antioch police: Unidentified man found dead on Delta de Anza Regional Trail
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
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Mark Zuckerberg launches Meta developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
Apple exec defends the decision to make Google default search engine on iPhones, Macs
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
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2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Bay Area woman overcomes rare auto-immune disorder to set push-up world record
Holly Reese is no amateur when it comes to push-ups
SF Mayor London Breed proposes drug treatment mandate for government assistance
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
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Shutdown averted with temporary funding bill
A government shutdown was narrowly avoided after a deal was struck to temporarily fund the government for 45 days. But President Biden blasted GOP leadership as infighting in the Republican-controlled House continues. Nikole Killion reports.
Gov. Newsom signs law to bolster eviction protections for renters
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to close a loophole in a 2019 law that has allowed landlords to circumvent the state's rent cap.
McCarthy says "I'll survive" after Gaetz moves to oust him
"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid," Rep. Matt Gaetz said of his plan to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role.
Newsom gets pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to Feinstein's Senate seat
The death of Sen. Feinstein leaves a political vacuum in Washington and Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to the interim seat.
Newsom under pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to replace Feinstein
Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in Congress. John Ramos reports. (9-30-23)
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Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" to be reviewed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Highlights at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023
Check out a highly subjective tip sheet on some of the recommended acts and hidden gems playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
Creative metal parody band Mac Sabbath plays Great American Music Hall
Twisted Black Sabbath parody/tribute outfit Mac Sabbath brings its current tour to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Thursday with support from similarly conceptual band the Cybertronic Spree.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
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Fleet Week in San Francisco another Dianne Feinstein legacy
Support operations for Fleet Week began arriving Sunday, less than three days after the death of Dianne Feinstein who brought the festivities as we know them to the city by the bay. John Ramos reports. (10-1-23)
Swimmer missing following shark encounter in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a man is missing after a shark attack off the Marin County coast. Da Lin reports. (10-1-23)
First Alert Weather Sunday night forecast 10-1-23
Meteorologist Darren Peck says this should be a splendid early autumn week around the bay -- near-perfect for Fleet Week.
Student loan payments restart after pandemic pause
Student loan payments resumed Sunday following a three-year pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 43 million Americans must now begin repaying loans, and about half are expected to be delinquent on their payments. Astrid Martinez reports.
Trump civil trial begins Monday in New York
The civil trial against former President Trump is set to begin Monday in New York. The state's attorney general, who accused the former president and his company of fraud, is seeking $250 million in damages and wants to ban Trump from running businesses in the state. Skyler Henry reports.
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.