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Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime.
A Vallejo woman faces charges alleging that she embezzled more than $250,000 from a nonprofit that was providing assistance to students in San Francisco, according to a joint announcement from federal authorities.
A federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted a business owner for defrauding investors and a bank to the tune of over $9 million, the U.S. Department of Justice said Monday.
San Mateo-based software company Fujisoft Inc. will pay over $1 million for lying to receive a pandemic-related federal relief loan intended for small businesses.
An Irvine man pleaded guilty to participating in a multi-million-dollar kickback scheme targeting San Francisco-based Williams Sonoma, according to an announcement Tuesday from the U.S. Attorney's Office and the IRS.
Attorneys for convicted Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes filed a motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to set May 30 as the date on which she will have to surrender to federal prison authorities.
Hours after Elizabeth Holmes was denied her latest bid to stay out of prison during an appeal, the convicted Theranos founder and CEO was ordered to pay $452 million in restitution to the victims of her crimes.
More than 100 victims were affected in an East Bay man's $39 million scheme and, according to federal prosecutors, many of them are from San Francisco's Chinatown. Betty Yu reports. (5-5-23)
Cartel members apparently decided to branch out into scamming millions of dollars from people looking to sell their timeshares in Mexico.
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has avoided starting her more than 11-year prison sentence on Thursday by deploying the same legal maneuver that enabled her co-conspirator in a blood-testing hoax to remain free for an additional month.
The owner of a tech company based in Fremont pleaded guilty to crimes related to a scheme to underreport his income by millions of dollars, according to federal prosecutors.
A San Francisco man was sentenced to five years in federal prison and ordered to pay almost $1.9 million in restitution to two fleeced investors -- including one he persuaded to believe he was a movie executive, federal authorities said Friday.
Authorities arrested a Santa Rosa man over the weekend who was on probation and found with a variety of items used for fraud and identity theft, including stolen checks and mail.
The head of a Brisbane-based recycling company and his business partner were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States after being found guilty following a two-week long jury trial, the U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday.
A Dublin man pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple crimes, including conspiracy to distribute marijuana, aggravated identity theft and obstruction of justice, federal prosecutors said.
To use, or not to use, Bard? That is the Shakespearean question an Associated Press reporter sought to answer while testing out Google's artificially intelligent chatbot.
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has made what might be her final court appearance before beginning a 11-year prison sentence.
Former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is scheduled to begin his nearly 13-year prison sentence Thursday afternoon.
The grand jury probed efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
A former energy company executive was sentenced to five years in federal prison for defrauding investors of more than $15 million, according to an announcement Tuesday from the Department of Justice.
The stricter guidelines will give consumers confidence that their products are certified organic, the CEO of the Organic Trade Association said.
The FTX founder was ordered to home confinement at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.
Livermore police say they stopped scammers before they could make off with $47,000 in cash from a 77-year-old resident who believed the money would stop his personal information from being compromised in a data breach.
As people do their last-minute holiday shopping, the San Francisco FBI office is urging people who shop online to do so with caution.
The operator of a crypto currency website has pleaded guilty in a federal courtroom in San Francisco to defrauding investors of nearly $1 million, according to a joint announcement from the Department of Justice and the IRS.
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 Joe Biden woke up in San Francisco Wednesday morning for Day 2 of his fundraising visit following an event last night on the Peninsula.
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.
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
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.
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 Joe Biden woke up in San Francisco Wednesday morning for Day 2 of his fundraising visit following an event last night on the Peninsula.
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.
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
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.
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.
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.
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 Joe Biden landed at Moffett Field in Mountain View Tuesday afternoon, paying a visit to the Bay Area for several campaign events.
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.
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
The Oakland Fire Department responded to a building fire near Lake Merritt on Tuesday evening.
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.
An Antioch woman working as a nanny was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of child pornography involving the child she was caring for.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that he has entered the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor in 2026.
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.
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.
For the third time in five days, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in San Jose Tuesday morning.
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
San Jose police responded Monday morning to the city's second fatal pedestrian collision in four days.
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.
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.
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were blocked in Oakland early Wednesday morning because of a possible shooting.
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 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.
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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition.
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.
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.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the company.
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.
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.
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
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.
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.
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.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
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.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
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.
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
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)
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
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 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.
Heavyweight Portland power trio Hippie Death Cult returns to San Francisco to headline shows at the Ivy Room and the Kilowatt this weekend with SoCal psych merchants Spirit Mother.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
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.
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.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
with Darren Peck
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)
Wednesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
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.
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.
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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.
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
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.
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.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.