UC Scientists Hack Beer Yeast To Create THC, CBD - Active Chemicals Found In Marijuana
Scientists have found a way to produce the mind-altering cannabis chemical known as THC, and its therapeutic cousin CBD, with genetically modified beer yeast.
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Sonoma County Voters Pass 18 Of 23 Measures, Including Ban On GMO's
Voters in Sonoma County passed 18 of 23 measures in Tuesday's election. Four measures failed and one measure is still too close to call.
Sonoma County Voters To Decide On Banning GMOs
Sonoma County voters in November will consider an ordinance banning genetically modified organisms in the county.
Genetically Modified Foods Declared Safe By Major Scientific Advisory Board
A major scientific advisory board has declared that genetically manipulated food remains generally safe for humans and the environment.
Vermont Law Requiring GMO Labeling Could Set Off Nationwide Trend
The announcement by General Mills that it will start labeling foods that contain GMO ingredients shows the industry might be giving up its fight against state efforts to require such labeling.
Lawsuit Says Chipotle Falsely Claims To Be GMO-Free And Dupes Consumers Into Paying More
A lawsuit accuses restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill of falsely advertising its food is free of genetically modified organisms or GMOs.
Marin Public School District Becomes First In U.S. To Serve All Organic, Non-GMO Meals
The Sausalito Marin City School District became the first school district in the nation Thursday to serve only organic and non-GMO meals, according to a nonprofit that helped launch a pilot program in the district in 2013.
Amy's Kitchen Taking Fast Food Head-On With Vegetarian Drive-Thru In Rohnert Park
Amy's Kitchen is putting a healthy spin on fast food by opening a drive-thru in Rohnert Park that will serve all vegetarian fare.
KFC Sues Over Rumors Company Uses Eight-Legged Chickens With Six Wings
Rumors on Chinese social media that KFC uses genetically-modified chickens with six wings and eight legs have prompted a lawsuit by the fast-food company.
'GMO-Free' Claims May Soon Be Verified By Agriculture Department
The Agriculture Department has developed the first government certification and labeling for foods that are free of genetically modified ingredients.
Now That Chipotle Is GMO-Free, Will More Restaurant Chains Follow Suit?
Chipotle says it has completed phasing out genetically modified ingredients from its food.
San Francisco Startup Works On Developing Plants That Could Light City Streets
The small biotech company is using genetic engineering to develop plants that give off their own light.
ConsumerWatch: Environmental Group Goes To Battle Over Breakfast Cereal
An environmental group is calling on General Mills to change its recipe for Cheerios and exclude ingredients that contain genetically modified organisms.
Sen. Boxer Seeks Nationwide Labeling Of Genetically Modified Foods
Following the defeat of Proposition 37 last November, Sen. Barbara Boxer is proposing federal legislation that would require labeling for genetically-modified foods nationwide.
Bay Area Shoppers Approve Trader Joe's & Whole Foods Rejecting GMO Salmon
As the Food and Drug administration is expected to approve the sale of genetically-modified salmon, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market said they won't sell the fish.
Whole Foods Chain To Label Food It Sells In North America Containing GMOs
Whole Foods says all products in its North American stores will have labels disclosing if they contain genetically modified ingredients by 2018.
Backers Of GMO Labels Look Ahead After Prop. 37 Loss
Activists seeking special labels on food made from genetically engineered crops vowed Wednesday to continue their push despite a loss at the California ballot box.
Food Labeling Proposition 37 Down By Double Digits
Consumers' appetite to distinguish foods produced from biotech crops was put to the test Tuesday as California voters considered a ballot initiative to slap labels on genetically modified food.
Californians To Vote On Nation's Broadest GMO Food Labeling
California voters will decide in November whether to require special labels for foods that contain genetically modified ingredients.
ConsumerWatch: Watchdog Group Serves Up 'Natural' Food Controversy
The maker of Kashi cold cereals is promising to make more of its products GMO-free by 2014, following consumer complaints about genetically modified soybeans in many of Kashi's cereal products.
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BART board votes to partially approves state oversight bill
BART's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to partially support legislation that would bolster the powers of the agency's office that oversees internal audits and investigations.
SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
San Francisco police on Friday announced a $25,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the city's Bayview District in 2020.
Update: Caltrans reopens eastbound I-580 lanes near Livermore ahead of Friday getaway
Caltrans crews have reopened four eastbound lanes of traffic on Interstate Highway 580 east of Livermore after shifting lanes away from the shoulder being undermined by a recent washout.
Newsom lifts some water restrictions after relentless rain, snow eases drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 77-year-old Sunset District man who is missing and is believed to be at-risk.
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BART board votes to partially approves state oversight bill
BART's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to partially support legislation that would bolster the powers of the agency's office that oversees internal audits and investigations.
SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
San Francisco police on Friday announced a $25,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the city's Bayview District in 2020.
Update: Caltrans reopens eastbound I-580 lanes near Livermore ahead of Friday getaway
Caltrans crews have reopened four eastbound lanes of traffic on Interstate Highway 580 east of Livermore after shifting lanes away from the shoulder being undermined by a recent washout.
Newsom lifts some water restrictions after relentless rain, snow eases drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 77-year-old Sunset District man who is missing and is believed to be at-risk.
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SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
San Francisco police on Friday announced a $25,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the city's Bayview District in 2020.
77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 77-year-old Sunset District man who is missing and is believed to be at-risk.
Friends, family and fans grieve death of Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift
Family, friends and listeners of a popular morning radio show host got news on Friday they hoped would never come.
Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
San Francisco Fire thanks nurse, off-duty doctor who gave CPR to driver on Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Fire Department thanked a nurse and an off-duty doctor who helped a driver in distress on Thursday by providing them with CPR on the Bay Bridge, according to authorities.
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BART board votes to partially approves state oversight bill
BART's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to partially support legislation that would bolster the powers of the agency's office that oversees internal audits and investigations.
Update: Caltrans reopens eastbound I-580 lanes near Livermore ahead of Friday getaway
Caltrans crews have reopened four eastbound lanes of traffic on Interstate Highway 580 east of Livermore after shifting lanes away from the shoulder being undermined by a recent washout.
Oakland teachers stage walkout over ongoing contract negotiations
Teachers in Oakland walked off the job Friday morning at more than a dozen schools and staged a march to demand better pay.
Pittsburg convenience store clerk shot dead; 1 suspect arrested, 2 sought
One person is in custody and two more are being sought in connection with a shooting that killed a convenience store clerk in Pittsburg on Wednesday night, according to police.
Police pursuit ends in fatal Rodeo crash that killed mother, injured children
A man was arrested Thursday following a fatal collision in Hercules that left a mother dead and her two children injured.
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Mother dies, 7-year-old son missing at Moss Landing
The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended the search for a 7-year-old boy whose mother was found dead in the water off Monterey County.
Evacuation orders lifted for town of Pajaro nearly 2 weeks after levee breach
Officials in Monterey County lifted evacuation orders for the town of Pajaro on Thursday morning, nearly two weeks after a levee breach flooded the town, forcing many residents to leave.
Man shot dead overnight in East San Jose neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a San Jose neighborhood before dawn on Wednesday, according to police.
Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: "you must answer for the bank's downfall."
Machete armed suspect killed; child hostages rescued in San Jose standoff
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday after being shot by a police officer.
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Silverado Trail closed north of St. Helena due to downed power lines
Silverado Trail is closed north of St. Helena due to downed power lines Friday morning, Napa County officials said.
Two arrested in Petaluma suspected of vehicle theft, drug possession
Police in Petaluma on Thursday arrested two suspects in connection with a vehicle theft and other crimes.
Wine Country growers brace for possible weekend freeze
With a frost warning up for the Bay Area, approaching cold weather this weekend could be a concern for wine makers.
11-year-old girl struck by driver near Fairfield school; woman arrested for DUI
Police have arrested a Fairfield woman on suspicion of driving under the influence after an 11-year-old girl was struck near a middle school campus Thursday morning.
Nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center reach deal, avert strike
Nurses with MarinHealth in the Marin County community of Greenbrae reached a tentative contract agreement subsequently avoiding a strike that would have started Tuesday.
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Track and field's governing body excludes transgender women from female events
The ruling will go into effect on March 31, which is also the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Wiggins still out; Doncic returns for key Golden State-Dallas showdown
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.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Warriors down Rockets 121-108 to snap 11-game road skid
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.
49ers sign S Myles Hartsfield, re-sign TE Ross Dwelley
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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SFPD offers $25,000 reward to solve 2020 fatal shooting of 19-year-old
San Francisco police on Friday announced a $25,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in the city's Bayview District in 2020.
77-year-old San Francisco man missing since Monday, believed to be at-risk
The San Francisco Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for a 77-year-old Sunset District man who is missing and is believed to be at-risk.
Pittsburg convenience store clerk shot dead; 1 suspect arrested, 2 sought
One person is in custody and two more are being sought in connection with a shooting that killed a convenience store clerk in Pittsburg on Wednesday night, according to police.
BART set to award $47M contract for new fare gates to crack down on evasion
BART officials are poised next month to spend approximately $47 million for the development of new fare gates in an effort to crack down on fare evasion.
Police pursuit ends in fatal Rodeo crash that killed mother, injured children
A man was arrested Thursday following a fatal collision in Hercules that left a mother dead and her two children injured.
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Truckers preview next-generation electric big rigs at Port of Stockton
Northern California truck drivers and fleet operators got a look at the latest in electric-power, big rig technology at the Port of Stockton on Thursday.
Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: "you must answer for the bank's downfall."
VR 360 View: Dude, Where's My Driver? -- Take a 360-degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
SVB collapse: CalPERS, public pension losses from bank failures seen as minor
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.
Google's 'Bard' AI chatbot set for next stage; waitlist opens up
Google announced Tuesday it's allowing more people to interact with " Bard," the artificially intelligent chatbot the company is building to counter Microsoft's early lead in a pivotal battleground of technology.
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3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
Nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center reach deal, avert strike
Nurses with MarinHealth in the Marin County community of Greenbrae reached a tentative contract agreement subsequently avoiding a strike that would have started Tuesday.
California bill would ban food products, candies containing certain chemical additives
Some chemicals linked to health issues have been banned in food products in the European Union, while the United States has allowed use at levels determined safe. A bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly could start to change that.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
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BART board votes to partially approves state oversight bill
BART's governing board voted unanimously Thursday to partially support legislation that would bolster the powers of the agency's office that oversees internal audits and investigations.
Newsom lifts some water restrictions after relentless rain, snow eases drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions on Friday because a winter of relentless rain and snow has replenished the state's reservoirs and eased fears of a shortage after three years of severe drought.
Bill to punish oil companies for high gas prices passes in California Senate
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
Capitol rioter convicted of entering Nancy Pelosi's office gets 3 years in prison
The Justice Department argued Williams, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was an "accelerant" of the mob, and "gleefully directed and mobilized" violence during the attack.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
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Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
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.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
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.
SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
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 looks to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
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.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
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Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner dies at age 81
Former KPIX reporter and anchor Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness according to his longtime friend, journalist, and KPIX colleague Linda Schacht.
Friends, family and fans grieve death of Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift
Family, friends and listeners of a popular morning radio show host got news on Friday they hoped would never come.
Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
Gisele Bündchen breaks silence on divorce from Tom Brady
Months after their divorce was announced, Gisele Bündchen spoke with Vanity Fair about her marriage to now-retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
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PIX Now -- Friday afternoon headlines from the KPIX newsroom
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Friday, March 24, 2023.
California unemployment rate ticks up in February
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks former EDD director Michael Bernick about the latest jobs report, and how job growth is doing overall so far in California in 2023
Growing calls among U.S. lawmakers for nationwide ban of TikTok
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor Olaf Groth, PhD, looks at the reasons behind the push to ban TikTok in the U.S., and the likelihood of the Biden Administration actually moving to ban it
Oakland teachers march to district headquarters demanding better pay
Justin Andrews reports on teachers marching to OUSD headquarters in "wildcat" demonstration (3-24-2023)
Oakland teachers stage walkout over ongoing contract negotiations
Justin Andrews reports on teachers walking out of Oakland classrooms in "wildcat" demonstration (3-24-2023)
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Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
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.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
Program bridges language barriers in Oakland's Fruitvale District
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
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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.