Thousands attend Petaluma tribute to 'American Graffiti'
Saturday morning, thousands gathered in Petaluma to salute "American Graffiti." Many of them brought their classic cars to pay tribute to a movie classic.
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U.S. Postal Service Begins Selling 'Star Wars' Droid Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service began selling Star Wars-themed stamps Tuesday -- May the Fourth -- to commemorate Disney's philanthropic programs and a nonprofit dedicated to expanding STEM learning for young people around the world.
George Lucas Breaks Ground On LA's Museum Of Narrative Art
Wielding a silver shovel instead of a lightsaber, "Star Wars" creator George Lucas joined a handful of elected officials Wednesday in breaking ground on a billion-dollar museum dedicated to the art of visual storytelling.
Star Wars Creator Lucas's $1.5 Billion Museum Gets Green Light
With the speed and force of a Jedi Starfighter, officials cleared the way for "Star Wars" creator George Lucas to build a $1.5 billion museum near USC.
12 Things You May Not Know About Skywalker Ranch
Rumor has it, an actual life-size X-Wing Fighter is parked in the middle of a field at Skywalker Ranch. Here are the facts…
Mark Hamill Wants To Play George Lucas In A Biopic
He's played Luke Skywalker, The Joker and The Trickster, now Mark Hamill wants to portray his Star Wars director George Lucas...
40 Year Anniversary of 'Star Wars' Celebrated At 4-Day Fan Event
Attendees at 'Star Wars Celebration' were treated to that and more Thursday in Orlando, Florida, at the kick-off of the four-day fan event marking the anniversary of Lucas' space saga.
George Lucas Gives Another $10 Million To USC For Student Diversity
George Lucas has given another $10 million to his alma mater, the University of Southern California, to fund the student diversity program he helped establish...
Lucas Museum Board Picks Los Angeles Over San Francisco
The Board of Directors for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art decided on Tuesday to build its facility at a Los Angeles site, despite the entreaties of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee.
San Francisco Mayor Pushes For Treasure Island 'Star Wars' Museum Site
Will the force be with San Francisco for the George Lucas museum? Mayor Ed Lee on Monday made a last desperate pitch on the eve of a decision.
George Lucas Museum Cliffhanger: LA or San Francisco?
George Lucas and his art team say they will decide later this month whether to put the museum in San Francisco or Los Angeles.
Force Is Strong At Star Wars 'Rogue One' Hollywood Premiere
Comedian Dane Cook suggested on Twitter that it might be "the best" Star Wars movie, while Rainn Wilson called it "amazing."
George Lucas Urged To Build Art Museum In Los Angeles
Los Angeles supervisors are urging "Star Wars" creator George Lucas to bring his planned Museum of Narrative Art to LA, not San Francisco.
George Lucas Unveils Design For Treasure Island Museum
Famed Northern California filmmaker George Lucas hopes he doesn't have to go to a galaxy far, far away to build his art museum.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs 'Yoda' With Weird Al Yankovic
Before an audience that included Tina Fey, Miranda and Yankovic performed "Yoda," posed backstage and bonded on Twitter over their love of George Lucas' fictional universe...
Kenny Baker, Who Played R2-D2 In Star Wars, Dead At 81
Baker's nephew said he found Baker dead Saturday at his home in Preston, northwest England.
Samuel L. Jackson Insists His 'Star Wars' Character Is Still Alive
Jackson says his character from the prequels survived after "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" -- and George Lucas agrees...
George Lucas Abandons Plans For Chicago Museum
Bay Area filmmaker and Star Wars creator George Lucas announced Friday he was abandoning plans to build an art museum on the Chicago lakefront and now focusing on a location in California.
George Lucas, Steven Spielberg Salute Composer John Williams At AFI Gala
Williams, creator of the iconic music from "Superman," ''Star Wars," ''Jaws," ''E.T." and "Jurassic Park," is also the first composer to receive the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award...
George Lucas In Talks To Bring Movie-Memorabilia Museum To S.F. Treasure Island
Star Wars creator George Lucas is considering Treasure Island for his proposed Museum of Narrative Art. Mayor Ed Lee and supervisor Aaron Peskin are hopeful negotiations with the filmmaker will deliver a landmark attraction to the Bay Area.
Ways To Celebrate Star Wars Day In The Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area connections to Lucasfilm and Star Wars runs deep. Explore some of these connections on Star Wars Day, "always pass on what you have learned" and May the Fourth be with you.
Developer Of Proposed Lucas Museum Looking Outside Chicago
The wife of "Star Wars" creator George Lucas said Tuesday that opposition to a Chicago lakefront museum by a parks advocacy group has prompted a search outside the city for a site.
Lucas Museum Looking at New Chicago Lakefront Site
Mellody Hobson, wife of "Star Wars" creator George Lucas says a new potential lakefront site could help ensure a museum of Lucas' art is built in Chicago...
Lawsuit Seeking To Stop George Lucas' Chicago Museum Can Go On
A federal judge on Thursday allowed a lawsuit to proceed that seeks to stop "Star Wars" creator George Lucas from building a $400 million museum along Chicago's lakefront...
Star Wars Tops Box Office For 3rd Week In A Row, Pulling In $88M
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has marched confidently into the new year, raking in an additional $88.3 million and topping the box office for a third week, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Oakland school shooting involving multiple gunmen injures 6 adults; 2 critical
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a school campus in Oakland injured at least six adults Wednesday afternoon.
Woman hospitalized in San Jose crash succumbs to injuries; 52nd traffic death of 2022
A woman who was critically injured in a horrific crash in North San Jose last week has died from her injuries, police said.
Pederson hits 2-run triple, Giants beat Rockies for 7th straight time
Joc Pederson had a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
A's lose to Angels in 99th defeat of season
Rookie Conner Capel drove in the run for the A's, who lost for the fifth time in their last six games and are one defeat from reaching 100 loses for the first time since 1979.
San Jose police arrest wanted suspect following standoff at business
Police have arrested a man following a three-hour standoff at a business in South San Jose Wednesday evening.
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Oakland school shooting involving multiple gunmen injures 6 adults; 2 critical
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a school campus in Oakland injured at least six adults Wednesday afternoon.
Woman hospitalized in San Jose crash succumbs to injuries; 52nd traffic death of 2022
A woman who was critically injured in a horrific crash in North San Jose last week has died from her injuries, police said.
Pederson hits 2-run triple, Giants beat Rockies for 7th straight time
Joc Pederson had a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
A's lose to Angels in 99th defeat of season
Rookie Conner Capel drove in the run for the A's, who lost for the fifth time in their last six games and are one defeat from reaching 100 loses for the first time since 1979.
San Jose police arrest wanted suspect following standoff at business
Police have arrested a man following a three-hour standoff at a business in South San Jose Wednesday evening.
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San Francisco facing lawsuit over homeless sweeps
San Francisco is facing a lawsuit over its homeless camp sweeps, with plaintiffs claiming the city is violating a federal law since it can't provide adequate shelter.
Daly City council member reports alleged assault by colleague at city hall
A visibly upset Daly City council member tearfully told her colleagues on Monday that her fellow Council member had allegedly assaulted her.
Newsom signs new laws to increase affordable housing in urban centers
They've become a familiar sight along the wide commercial corridors of America — empty buildings once filled by big retailers who have closed their doors, in part because many of their customers shop online.
SFO drug smuggling scheme lands East Bay man in federal prison for 10 years
A 43-year-old Hayward man, who attempted to evade sentencing by boarding a freighter destined for Haiti, will be spending 10 years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle drugs through San Francisco International Airport.
Man injured in early morning shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside
A 25-year-old man was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood early Wednesday morning, according to police.
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Oakland school shooting involving multiple gunmen injures 6 adults; 2 critical
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a school campus in Oakland injured at least six adults Wednesday afternoon.
Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
Livermore Police to host gun buyback event in coming weeks
The Livermore City Council on Tuesday endorsed a police-organized gun buyback program that would give gun owners $100 gift cards in exchange for firearms with no questions asked.
Update: Rape suspect captured hours after standoff ends inside Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack
A rape suspect, believing he had outwaited pursuing officers by hiding inside the ceiling of the Pleasant Hill Nordstrom Rack, was arrested by an undercover officer after he emerged from the store Wednesday afternoon.
3.4 magnitude quake shakes along Alameda-Santa Clara County line
A small earthquake shook the southeastern tip of Alameda County Wednesday morning.
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Woman hospitalized in San Jose crash succumbs to injuries; 52nd traffic death of 2022
A woman who was critically injured in a horrific crash in North San Jose last week has died from her injuries, police said.
San Jose police arrest wanted suspect following standoff at business
Police have arrested a man following a three-hour standoff at a business in South San Jose Wednesday evening.
Motorcyclist performing wheelies killed after crashing into wall in South San Jose
A motorcyclist performing stunts was killed Tuesday morning in a crash in South San Jose, police said.
San Jose school security guard accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl
A security guard at a San Jose high school has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student, police said Wednesday.
South Bay Protestors rally in solidarity with Iranian demonstrators, Mahsa Amini
The death toll in Iran is growing as protests spread throughout the country after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly wearing her head scarf too loosely.
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Sentencing delayed for Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump had his sentencing delayed Wednesday after a federal judge rejected a plea agreement.
Mare Island Waterfront Weekend celebration returns to Vallejo
Vallejo's annual Waterfront Weekend festivities are set to return this Saturday for the eighth time.
Update: Northbound Highway 101 in Windsor reopens after major injury collision
A serious injury accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Windsor late Wednesday morning shut down the freeway in both directions for a time, according to authorities.
Sonoma County to loosen overnight camping restrictions amid uptick in homelessness
Sonoma County will allow overnight camping in some public spaces after the county's Board of Supervisors amended local regulations Tuesday that strictly prohibited outdoor encampments.
Sonoma County loosens restrictions on camping in public spaces to meet homeless needs
Those without homes in Sonoma County can now camp overnight in some public spaces after the county's Board of Supervisors amended local regulations Tuesday that strictly prohibited outdoor encampments.
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Pederson hits 2-run triple, Giants beat Rockies for 7th straight time
Joc Pederson had a two-run triple and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
A's lose to Angels in 99th defeat of season
Rookie Conner Capel drove in the run for the A's, who lost for the fifth time in their last six games and are one defeat from reaching 100 loses for the first time since 1979.
Latino athletes make major waves in Bay Area pro sports
Latino athletes have made major waves in Bay Area professional sports, including playing major roles in the past, present and future of the San Francisco Giants.
Eck offers poignant insight as broadcasting career nears end
Dennis Eckersley touched on his personal approach to the job while also explaining in great detail why he's walking away.
Logan Webb strikes out seven as Giants beat Rockies again, 5-2
Logan Webb struck out seven over five innings to win for the fourth time in five starts, and the Giants continued their dominance of Colorado this season by beating the Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.
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Oakland school shooting involving multiple gunmen injures 6 adults; 2 critical
A shooting involving multiple gunmen at a school campus in Oakland injured at least six adults Wednesday afternoon.
Woman hospitalized in San Jose crash succumbs to injuries; 52nd traffic death of 2022
A woman who was critically injured in a horrific crash in North San Jose last week has died from her injuries, police said.
San Jose police arrest wanted suspect following standoff at business
Police have arrested a man following a three-hour standoff at a business in South San Jose Wednesday evening.
Sentencing delayed for Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump had his sentencing delayed Wednesday after a federal judge rejected a plea agreement.
Daly City council member reports alleged assault by colleague at city hall
A visibly upset Daly City council member tearfully told her colleagues on Monday that her fellow Council member had allegedly assaulted her.
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Rohingya seeking reparations from Facebook for role in massacre
The Rohingya refugees are seeking unspecified reparations from the Menlo Park-based social media giant for its role in perpetuating genocide.
Netflix is opening its own video game studio as part of latest pivot into gaming
It began by mailing out DVDs, then evolved to become a production and streaming powerhouse. Now Netflix appears to be making its next big bet on the future of gaming.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine
Twitter CEO and Elon Musk depositions yet to begin despite earlier filings
Billionaire Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal did not sit for depositions Monday as part of an ongoing merger lawsuit despite earlier scheduling notices filed in a Delaware court, marking another twist in a closely watched case.
New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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DEA: OD deaths spurred by fake pills with fentanyl — and some look like candy
Rainbow-colored pills are "being marketed and aimed at young people," DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said.
Fremont massage therapist faces multiple sexual assault charges
A massage therapist in the East Bay has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following alleged sexual assaults involving patients at a doctor's office.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs dozens of laws protecting women's reproductive rights
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new abortion laws Tuesday, including some that deliberately clash with restrictions in other states, thereby signaling that incoming conflicts are coming and must be sorted out.
Strike by Kaiser mental health workers enters 7th week; latest contract offer rejected
The union representing Kaiser Permanente mental health therapists on their seventh week of striking said members "resoundingly rejected a contract offer" from Kaiser over the weekend.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
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Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz in message to 'terminate' hatred
The "Terminator" actor and former California governor viewed the barracks, watchtowers and remains of gas chambers that endure as evidence of the German extermination of Jews and others during World War II.
Rohingya seeking reparations from Facebook for role in massacre
The Rohingya refugees are seeking unspecified reparations from the Menlo Park-based social media giant for its role in perpetuating genocide.
San Francisco facing lawsuit over homeless sweeps
San Francisco is facing a lawsuit over its homeless camp sweeps, with plaintiffs claiming the city is violating a federal law since it can't provide adequate shelter.
Sentencing delayed for Napa man who plotted to blow up Dem headquarters
A Napa man who pleaded guilty to plotting to firebomb the state Democratic Party's headquarters and other buildings in Sacramento after the defeat of former President Donald Trump had his sentencing delayed Wednesday after a federal judge rejected a plea agreement.
Daly City council member reports alleged assault by colleague at city hall
A visibly upset Daly City council member tearfully told her colleagues on Monday that her fellow Council member had allegedly assaulted her.
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Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
SF transgender community commemorates Compton's Cafeteria riot with 'Riot Party'
The transgender community commemorated a historic event that took place more than 50 years ago in the Tenderloin on Sunday.
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Coolio, "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper, dead at 59
Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the Compton-based rapper known for "Gangsta's Paradise," and other 90s hip-hop anthems died at 59 on Wednesday.
Mare Island Waterfront Weekend celebration returns to Vallejo
Vallejo's annual Waterfront Weekend festivities are set to return this Saturday for the eighth time.
Savage Republic brings new tunes, 40-year-old catalog to Bottom of the Hill
Savage Republic, the experimental post-punk band that entranced audiences in the '80s with a stage show that felt more like a tribal ceremony than a rock concert, is bringing back their steel-barrel drum beats and Middle Eastern-tinged guitars to San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill this Friday.
Netflix is opening its own video game studio as part of latest pivot into gaming
It began by mailing out DVDs, then evolved to become a production and streaming powerhouse. Now Netflix appears to be making its next big bet on the future of gaming.
CBS SF talks to famed British artist Roger Dean
One of the most distinctive artists to create album covers during the '70s and beyond, British illustrator and designer Roger Dean recently spoke to CBS SF about several projects he currently involved with in the Bay Area.
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Hurricane Ian strikes Florida as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Ian came ashore on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, packing 150 mile per hour winds, the 5th strongest storm to ever hit the U.S. Jason Allen reports from Tampa. (9/28/22)
6 wounded in Oakland school shooting; students, staff recall horror
Students, parents and staff at a school in Oakland told KPIX 5 what they saw and heard when a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, injuring six people, two critically. Katie Nielsen reports. (9/28/22)
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OUSD spokesperson John Sasaki talks about shooting near Oakland school campus
Juliette Goodrich interviews OUSD spokesperson John Sasaki about Wednesday shooting that injured six people (9-28-2022)
Lawsuit brewing against SF over homeless sweeps
Sara Donchey reports on the class action lawsuit building in San Francisco over what many homeless advocates are calling civil rights abuses. (9/28/2022)
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Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
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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.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.