July is set to be the hottest month ever recorded, U.N. says
"Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
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Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
Toothy, Prehistoric Fish Fossil Found In Nevada; New Species Chomped Like Shark
The fossil is what remains of a bony, sharp-toothed fish that would have been about six-feet-long with long jaws and layers of sharp teeth.
Study: Neanderthals May Have Lived In California
A startling new report asserts that the first known Americans arrived much, much earlier than scientists thought -- more than 100,000 years ago. And maybe they were Neanderthals.
Famous Ancestor 'Lucy' May Have Died After Falling From Tree
Scientists have long wondered how Lucy, the famous human ancestor, died.
Discovery Of 130 Million-Year-Old Fossil Suggests Earth's First Flowering Plants Were Rather Plain
A team of scientists analyzed fossilized specimens discovered a century ago in Spanish lakes, and determined they were likely the oldest flowering plants on earth.
Apple Watch Winds Up Bigger Initial Orders Than iPod, iPhone
Apple's dedicated fanbase has come through once again for the company, with an estimated 1.2-million Apple Watches being ordered on their first day of availability Friday.
Mammoth Tooth Found In SF Displayed At Academy Of Sciences
The unique find of an Ice Age Columbian mammoth tooth discovered during construction at San Francisco's Transbay Transit Center in September is now on display at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.
Downtown SF Construction Dig Unearths Mammoth Tooth
Crews working on the massive Transbay Transit Center project in downtown San Francisco made an archeological find on Monday - what appears to be the tooth and jaw of an extinct mammoth.
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Find sunglass styles suited just for your face shape with help from some of the best eyewear shops in the industry.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
President Biden begins Day 2 of San Francisco Bay Area fundraising visit
President Joe Biden woke up in San Francisco Wednesday morning for Day 2 of his fundraising visit following an event last night on the Peninsula.
High-profile debate on San Francisco homeless encampments packs Mission District venue
Two high-profile figures in the contentious debate over San Francisco's homeless crisis drew a full house at the civic and community space Manny's in the city's Mission District Tuesday evening.
Possible shooting blocks lanes of Highway 580 in Oakland
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea is back in U.S. custody
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
President Biden begins Day 2 of San Francisco Bay Area fundraising visit
President Joe Biden woke up in San Francisco Wednesday morning for Day 2 of his fundraising visit following an event last night on the Peninsula.
High-profile debate on San Francisco homeless encampments packs Mission District venue
Two high-profile figures in the contentious debate over San Francisco's homeless crisis drew a full house at the civic and community space Manny's in the city's Mission District Tuesday evening.
Possible shooting blocks lanes of Highway 580 in Oakland
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea is back in U.S. custody
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
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President Biden begins Day 2 of San Francisco Bay Area fundraising visit
President Joe Biden woke up in San Francisco Wednesday morning for Day 2 of his fundraising visit following an event last night on the Peninsula.
High-profile debate on San Francisco homeless encampments packs Mission District venue
Two high-profile figures in the contentious debate over San Francisco's homeless crisis drew a full house at the civic and community space Manny's in the city's Mission District Tuesday evening.
Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie enters San Francisco's mayoral race
Daniel Lurie marked his entrance to the race with a commitment to address the pressing issues that have gripped the city, from homelessness to public safety.
President Biden arrives at Moffett Field for Bay Area campaign visit
President Joe Biden landed at Moffett Field in Mountain View Tuesday afternoon, paying a visit to the Bay Area for several campaign events.
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.
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Possible shooting blocks lanes of Highway 580 in Oakland
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
Oakland firefighters contain fire at Rotary Nature Center near Lake Merritt
The Oakland Fire Department responded to a building fire near Lake Merritt on Tuesday evening.
Over 200 businesses close up shop for strike over rampant Oakland crime
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike Tuesday to bring attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
Antioch nanny charged with child pornography involving child she was caring for
An Antioch woman working as a nanny was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of child pornography involving the child she was caring for.
California school Superintendent Tony Thurmond launches 2026 run for governor
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that he has entered the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor in 2026.
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Driver dies after striking tomato harvester on Highway 152 near Gilroy
A 78-year-old Santa Clara man died Tuesday morning after the car he was driving collided with a tomato harvester that was trying to cross state Highway 152 east of Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Driver in East San Jose crash succumbs to injuries; City's 38th traffic fatality of the year
A man involved in an East San Jose crash earlier this month has died from his injuries, becoming the 38th person to be killed on the city's roadways this year.
Man hit, killed by vehicle in East San Jose; 3rd pedestrian fatality in 5 days
For the third time in five days, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in San Jose Tuesday morning.
Strike at dialysis clinics in Brentwood, Gilroy and San Jose enters 2nd day
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
Pedestrian hit, killed in San Jose Willow Glen neighborhood
San Jose police responded Monday morning to the city's second fatal pedestrian collision in four days.
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SMART rail system getting $32 million federal grant to extend to Healdsburg, Cloverdale
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit will be receiving a $32 million grant to boost efforts to extend its passenger rail to Healdsburg and Cloverdale, agency officials said this week.
Atmospheric river-fueled storm front moving across California into North Bay
The edge of an atmospheric river-fueled storm front was skirting the northwest corner of California Monday morning and bringing rain south to the North Bay later in the day, forecasters said.
Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
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Lugo, Soto lead Padres to 4-0 win over Giants, ending San Francisco's playoff hopes
Seth Lugo allowed three hits and came within an out of his first career complete game, Juan Soto homered twice and the San Diego Padres eliminated San Francisco from the NL wild-card race, beating the Giants 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Matt Wallner hits grand slam to help Twins beat A's 11-3
Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night.
Webb goes distance, Conforto comes through in clutch as Giants top Padres 2-1
Logan Webb pitched his second complete game this season and pinch-hitter Michael Conforto delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants over the San Diego Padres 2-1 in a matchup of teams clinging to slim playoff hopes.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr is unconcerned about entering the final year of his contract
Steve Kerr has no concerns about his long-term status of coach of the Golden State Warriors despite heading into the final year of his contract.
Giants' road woes continue as Dodgers walk off 3-2 win in 10 innings
Chris Taylor's line-drive single to center field in the 10th inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
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Possible shooting blocks lanes of Highway 580 in Oakland
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
Man freed after 28 years in prison for rape he falsely admitted to
The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.
Over 200 businesses close up shop for strike over rampant Oakland crime
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike Tuesday to bring attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
Driver dies after striking tomato harvester on Highway 152 near Gilroy
A 78-year-old Santa Clara man died Tuesday morning after the car he was driving collided with a tomato harvester that was trying to cross state Highway 152 east of Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Newsom signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition.
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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.
Amazon invests $4 billion in startup Anthropic amid Big Tech battles over A.I.
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the company.
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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.
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.
Strike at dialysis clinics in Brentwood, Gilroy and San Jose enters 2nd day
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
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President Biden begins Day 2 of San Francisco Bay Area fundraising visit
President Joe Biden woke up in San Francisco Wednesday morning for Day 2 of his fundraising visit following an event last night on the Peninsula.
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie enters San Francisco's mayoral race
Daniel Lurie marked his entrance to the race with a commitment to address the pressing issues that have gripped the city, from homelessness to public safety.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
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.
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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)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Striking Hollywood actors authorize new walkout against video game makers
Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the performers who provide voices and stunts for games.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Australian punk bands bring tandem tour to Bay Area
Upstart Australian punk band the Chats bring their current tour with their spiritual forefathers and punk vets the Cosmic Psychos to the Bay Area for two dates in Santa Cruz and Berkeley this weekend.
David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and played the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
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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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Benefit concert to raise funds for Camp Winnarainbow held at Herbst Theater
Susanna Thompson from the band ‘Sour Widows’ and Development Director at Camp Winnarainbow, Jordan Auleb, both discuss their connection to the circus and performing arts camp and the Songwriters Circle benefit concert at Herbst Theater in San Francisco on September 28th at 7:30 p.m. (09-27-23)
“The Amazing Race” airs the 35th season for a new global adventure
Gianna Franco interviews host of “The Amazing Race,” Phil Keoghan, on another thrilling season of competition between 13 teams to win the one million dollar grand prize. The 90-minute episode premiers on KPIX at 9:30 p.m. PST and streams on Paramount +. (09-27-23)
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Wired Wednesday: Tech giants compete in new virtual reality accessories
Senior Reporter for Marketwatch, Jon Swartz, joins to discuss more insight on the two-day Meta Connect Event, the newest tech releases and a comparison between Apple and Meta products. (09-27-23)
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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.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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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.