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On the cusp of the Christmas weekend and the New Year, local food banks are making one last plea for help. The San Francisco Marin Bank says it still needs financial support to help offset inflation costs, as demand for help continues to grow.
When running a food bank, making sure things get to where they're supposed to is half the battle, if not more.
No food goes to waste at the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Any donated food that does not get bagged up for grocery distribution, the food bank makes into fresh meals.
One man who regularly receives help from a South Bay food bank also works hard to give back, bringing food to those in need.
A team of volunteers is harvesting a bounty of produce from Bay Area backyards, destined for food banks in the region.
A team of volunteers is harvesting a bounty of produce from Bay Area backyards, destined for food banks in the region. Itay Hod reports.
Nationally, inflation has hit 9.1% the highest in 40 years. While the Bay Area didn't see a jump to those levels, it was high enough and food banks are seeing a huge increase in the need for food and the cost to do business.
Thursday, KPIX employees volunteered along with the people of the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank as part of Paramount's nation-wide day of service.
A retired San Francisco school teacher who remembers visiting food banks with his grandmother as a toddler now volunteers to help get food to those in need.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord.
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord. Katie Nielsen reports. (5-19-22)
As prices continue to rise, many people are having a tough time just putting food on the table. Inflation is also putting a strain on local food banks at a time when they may be most needed.
A Danville foundation will match donations to the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano up to a half million dollars through May 31.
A native of San Francisco's Bayview District uses her connections to rally the faith-based community to make sure underserved African Americans live healthier lives.
Across the San Francisco Bay Area residents are struggling with the impact of the COVID pandemic and its economic fallout. Local food banks have been stretched to the limit.
A native of San Francisco's Bayview District uses her connections to rally the faith-based community to make sure underserved African Americans live healthier lives.
At least five churches and local nonprofits are serving Thanksgiving meals around San Jose this week with the help of individual donations and local food banks, such as Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
An East Bay community organization that helps feed thousands of people in need now could use some help after its food truck was stolen Wednesday night.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a new program that would bring together farmers and ranchers suffering from decreased demand for produce with food banks helping a rising number of families in need amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Homeless shelters take measures to reduce capacity, maintain social distancing and sanitize facilities. Meanwhile, at food banks throughout the South Bay is surging.
During his daily update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday encouraged able-bodied residents to volunteer their time to help during the crisis through a government website.
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many companies to rethink the way they operate to prevent cross-contamination, including local food banks. Some believe they will actually be stronger because of it.
Monetary donations are needed urgently at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank this holiday season partly because of wildfires and power outages earlier in the year, according to the food bank.
A groundbreaking study of farming practices in the nation's breadbasket of Northern and Central California shows that, after harvesting, there are tons of food left over and left to rot in the fields while Bay Area families are going hungry.
A homeless man in Washington state is being praised for his generosity and honesty after turning in thousands of dollars found in a bag outside a food bank.
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday as a result of an officer-involved shooting.
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Armed with nets and cages, workers at the Oakland Zoo will continue to search the grounds Thursday for six exotic birds, including an endangered hooded vulture, that escaped from their storm damaged aviary.
While the rain and wind have moved out of our area, we're literally not out of the woods yet when it comes to storm damage and danger.
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday as a result of an officer-involved shooting.
Armed with nets and cages, workers at the Oakland Zoo will continue to search the grounds Thursday for six exotic birds, including an endangered hooded vulture, that escaped from their storm damaged aviary.
While the rain and wind have moved out of our area, we're literally not out of the woods yet when it comes to storm damage and danger.
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
The latest storm system to wallop the San Francisco Bay Area caused widespread chaos Tuesday, with devastating winds felling trees across Northern California, causing three fatalities, multiple injuries and power outages for tens of thousands.
It was a nightmare commute Tuesday afternoon as high winds ripped through the Bay Area.
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
San Mateo County officials recommended that the residents of approximately 30 homes on Patrol Road in rural Woodside leave their homes Wednesday after a mudslide shutdown the roadway.
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Nearly 65,000 PG&E customers around the Bay Area remained without power Wednesday afternoon after a storm this week brought rain and high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Armed with nets and cages, workers at the Oakland Zoo will continue to search the grounds Thursday for six exotic birds, including an endangered hooded vulture, that escaped from their storm damaged aviary.
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in the East Bay was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women.
Police in Oakland on Wednesday are investigating a fight on the same block as Elmhurst Middle School that witnesses said may have involved people with firearms, authorities said.
The Alameda County Water District announced Wednesday that surcharges prompted by years of drought will be dropped in April, following one of the wettest winters on record.
A man driving a stolen box truck was arrested Monday night after ramming a Richmond police cruiser.
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday as a result of an officer-involved shooting.
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
While Tuesday's storm system caused damage across the Bay Area, few regions were hit as hard as the Santa Cruz mountains.
Monterey County is struggling to get assistance from the state and federal government that county officials have requested to help recover from recent storm impacts, including flooding in Pajaro and other areas in early March.
Palo Alto police are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Monday morning, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
While the rain and wind have moved out of our area, we're literally not out of the woods yet when it comes to storm damage and danger.
Nearly 65,000 PG&E customers around the Bay Area remained without power Wednesday afternoon after a storm this week brought rain and high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Amid rising inflation, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved raising the county's Living Wage for the second time in three months, to $17.65 an hour.
Three suspects were arrested after foot chases on I-80 and a fourth surrendered inside a getaway vehicle that crashed in connection with a burglary at a Vallejo business Saturday.
Three people were injured -- including a 35-year-old pregnant woman, a 14-year-old and 11-year-old -- and a 37-year-old suspect was in custody after a Saturday afternoon stabbing in Antioch.
With just nine games left in the regular season, the Golden State Warriors will square off against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in a key game for playoff positioning.
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Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety Myles Hartsfield to a one-year contract Monday and re-signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal.
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A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday as a result of an officer-involved shooting.
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in the East Bay was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women.
Police in Oakland on Wednesday are investigating a fight on the same block as Elmhurst Middle School that witnesses said may have involved people with firearms, authorities said.
Palo Alto police are seeking witnesses to a collision that occurred on Monday morning, where a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
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When two tech-linked U.S. banks failed this month, among the investors who lost millions were public-sector pension funds responsible for ensuring the retirements of teachers, firefighters and other government workers.
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Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
California may become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste-based bias, a safeguard people of South Asian descent say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles.
Trump's legal team had appealed a lower court ruling that attorney-client privilege should not shield attorney from interview by special counsel investigators.
CEO Shou Zi Chew is facing intense questioning in testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
San Francisco city leaders spoke out Tuesday in response to a series of violent incidents involving SFUSD students, vowing to increase safety and support measures across the school district.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
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