Army Corps of Engineers rushes to repair Pajaro River levee before winter rains
With the help of the Army Corps of Engineers, repairs to the Pajaro River levee system, damaged by last winter's storms, are underway.
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Burning Man revelers leave Nevada desert after being stranded during floods
Tens of thousands of revelers at this year's Burning Man festival are finally leaving the Black Rock Desert in Nevada after recent floods left them stranded. Elise Preston reports. (9/5/23)
Flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
Thousands of Burning Man attendees remained stranded as flooding from storms swept through the Black Rock Desert. Betty Yu reports. (9-3-23)
Nevada flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
The entrance to Burning Man will be closed for the remainder of the event, which began on Aug. 27 and was scheduled to end on Monday.
Tropical Storm Hilary pushed waterways to their limit in the San Bernardino Mountains
Wilson Walker reports on residents cleaning up from flooding and mudslides caused by Hilary in San Bernardino County (8-21-2023)
Southern California begins major cleanup after Tropical Storm Hilary
Tropical Storm Hilary brought historic rainfall to the Southern California region.
Clean up from Hilary begins after powerful storm moves through Southern California
Team coverage of damage from flooding and mudslides caused by Tropical Storm Hilary Sunday (8-21-2023)
Weakening Hilary continues to cause havoc in Nevada and Southern California
Team coverage of flooding and mudslides caused by Hilary's record-breaking rainfall in Southern California and Nevada (8-21-2023)
Here's how California's flooding risk could be higher than we think
A national flood assessment tool could be out of date. A new study says this tool is not taking into account how many more severe events are happening because of climate change and how new construction could be at a higher risk.
San Jose flood control project aims to protect vulnerable low-lying neighborhoods
Devin Fehely details a project by the Santa Clara Valley Water District that would add flood walls and levees along Coyote Creek to protect nearby neighborhoods from catastrophic flooding.
San Jose flood prevention project aims to protect neighborhoods near Coyote Creek
The Santa Clara Valley Water District will spend the next year and a half installing levees and flood walls along Coyote Creek -- protections designed to prevent a recurrence of the catastrophic flooding from 2017.
Pajaro residents still repairing damage after devastating flooding
Thousand of people in the Monterey County community of Pajaro still have their lives on hold due to the devastating floods. A teenage girl who had to evacuate her home talks about the overwhelming stress of waiting for her family home to be repaired.
Pajaro Middle School to remain closed for reconstruction for 2023-24 school year
Pajaro Middle School in Monterey County will remain closed through the 2023-2024 school year, school district leaders announced in a letter to families Monday.
Pajaro residents still facing huge obstacles to recovery following March floods
People in Pajaro find themselves under a mountain of stress working to put their lives and homes back together after their town was flooding following a levee break during this year's winter storms. Veronica Marcias reports.
Plan to add toll to Highway 37 for safety funding faces opposition
Between flooding during King Tides and everyday commute congestion, Highway 37 in the North Bay has long been a major concern of the State. Transportation officials have come up with a plan to fix the vital connecting road, but the method to pay for it is drawing criticism - and raising concerns about how future projects may be funded.
Reborn from record winter, Tulare Lake could see explosive growth from snowmelt
Tulare Lake has sprung back to life, its shoreline rapidly expanding from the runoff of a winter of epic rainstorms and the melting of the massive southern Sierra snowpack.
Reborn from record winter, Tulare Lake could see explosive growth from snowmelt
Wilson Walker and Darren Peck report on how high levels of Tulare Lake could rise with pending snowmelt after record winter (5-1-2023)
Visitors pack Yosemite ahead of closure over snow melt flood watch
Hundreds of travelers flocked to Yosemite Thursday before the park shuts down Friday and through the weekend over flood concerns.
Rapid melting of Sierra snowpack forces temporary Yosemite park closure
Meteorologist Darren Peck explains how much water is expected to flow through Yosemite Valley in the next few days and Ryan Yamamoto shows how tourists are reacting to the upcoming park closure. (4-27-23)
State officials not expecting further flooding in Tulare Lake Basin
State water officials said this week that they do not expect additional flooding in the Tulare Lake Basin in the coming days as temperatures increase and the state's snowpack continues to melt.
Peninsula women collect needed supplies for still recovering Pajaro residents
Max Darrow reports on effort to collect donations to help residents still reeling from Pajaro flooding (4-24-2023)
Peninsula women collect needed supplies for still recovering Pajaro residents
In Monterey County, the town of Pajaro reached a milestone in their storm clean-up Monday as the community continues its long, slow struggle to recover from catastrophic flooding.
Thousands of acres are underwater in California, and the flood could triple in size this summer
The massive snowpack that piled up on the Sierra Nevada this winter is a dripping time bomb. As it melts, the flood could triple in size by summer, threatening the surrounding communities and costing billions in losses.
Thousands of San Franciscans volunteer to 'adopt' a storm drain
About 4,500 people in San Francisco have volunteered to become "drain adopters" and help the city maintain neighborhood storm drains. Max Darrow reports. (4-7-23)
Thousands of San Franciscans volunteer to 'adopt' storm drains to help prevent flooding
There are 25,000 storm drains in San Francisco that have needed helping hands during the recent wet winter with so many rainy days, with regular clearing required to avoid getting backed up.
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Woman severely hurt after being trapped under robotaxi in San Francisco; 2nd vehicle involved
A woman suffered major injuries after being run over and pinned under a self-driving car in San Francisco on Monday night, a spokesperson for the fire department said. Police said Tuesday another vehicle may have been involved in the crash.
Bodies of a woman, man pulled from Fremont creek
The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Woman severely hurt after being trapped under robotaxi in San Francisco; 2nd vehicle involved
A woman suffered major injuries after being run over and pinned under a self-driving car in San Francisco on Monday night, a spokesperson for the fire department said. Police said Tuesday another vehicle may have been involved in the crash.
Bodies of a woman, man pulled from Fremont creek
The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Fingerprint on ransom note leads NY police to missing 9-year-old girl
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Woman severely hurt after being trapped under robotaxi in San Francisco; 2nd vehicle involved
A woman suffered major injuries after being run over and pinned under a self-driving car in San Francisco on Monday night, a spokesperson for the fire department said. Police said Tuesday another vehicle may have been involved in the crash.
Children from Boys & Girls Club play basketball with service members
Smiles filled a basketball court in front of the USS John P. Murtha on Monday as kids played basketball in this year's "Hoops with the Troops" event.
Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Fight escalates to stabbing at San Mateo community center; 3 suspects arrested
A fight at a community center in San Mateo led to a stabbing and the arrest of three people over the weekend, authorities said.
Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
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Bodies of a woman, man pulled from Fremont creek
The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Oakland firefighters contain grass fire that damaged 1 home
Firefighters in Oakland were at the scene of a structure and grass fire in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood Monday afternoon.
Bay Area Latino homeownership down even as rates rise nationally
As home prices in the Bay Area continue to remain high, the rate of homeownership among Latinos has declined, even though it has risen nationally.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
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.
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Soaring to new heights: Why airlines are courting women pilots
As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
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.
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Warriors star Klay Thompson open to playing for the Bahamas in 2024 Olympics
Warriors star Klay Thompson would seriously consider playing for his father's native country of the Bahamas in the Paris Olympics next year.
Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager
Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement Monday morning that the current leadership team "continues to have my full support."
Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that will sideline him for at least the first two weeks of training camp.
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.
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Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
Fight escalates to stabbing at San Mateo community center; 3 suspects arrested
A fight at a community center in San Mateo led to a stabbing and the arrest of three people over the weekend, authorities said.
4 suspects in San Francisco Lower Haight homicide plead not guilty
Four people arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Francisco's Lower Haight earlier this year pleaded not guilty to murder, burglary and weapons charges, prosecutors said.
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Google antitrust trial: Microsoft CEO says unfair practices led to search engine dominance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
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.
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Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
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
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
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.
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Gov. Newsom's pick to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat garners mixed reactions
Laphonza Butler was chosen to fill the seat, and if most people haven't heard of her, it's probably because she's never held public office.
Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
Google antitrust trial: Microsoft CEO says unfair practices led to search engine dominance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
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.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 2 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Famed ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film "Flower" set in Oakland.
Greek stoner-rock band 1000mods headlines Bottom of the Hill
Touring Greek stoner rock band 1000mods returns to the Bay Area when the band headlines the Bottom of the Hill Thursday night.
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.
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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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Video catches San Francisco Public Works employee flipping over man’s food cart
Residents are speaking out after a video shows a man's food cart being flipped over.
Robotaxi crashes into woman severely injuring her, San Francisco Fire Dept. says
Betty Yu reports on a crash involving a robotaxi and a pedestrian in San Francisco
Children, service members play basketball for "Hoops with the Troops" event
Jocelyn Moran reports on the "Hoops with the Troops" event.
New BART Police Chief a 27-year veteran of the department
Wilson Walker reports on BART announcing new police chief to lead transit agency's department (10-2-2023)
PIX Now evening edition 10-2-23
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Monday Oct. 2, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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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.