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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Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
LA county DA's office quits Twitter due to "vicious" homophobic attacks
The comments ranged from "homophobic and transphobic slurs to sexually explicit and graphic images," the office said.
Fairfield suspect arrested in May hit-and-run crash that left motorcyclist critically hurt
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
Can't afford a Beyoncé show? Some fans save money by heading overseas
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
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Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
LA county DA's office quits Twitter due to "vicious" homophobic attacks
The comments ranged from "homophobic and transphobic slurs to sexually explicit and graphic images," the office said.
Fairfield suspect arrested in May hit-and-run crash that left motorcyclist critically hurt
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
Can't afford a Beyoncé show? Some fans save money by heading overseas
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
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Peninsula gun shop owner doubts Newsom's constitutional amendment for gun control could pass
A gun shop owner on the Peninsula says he doubts California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to restrict firearm access with a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution can get the broad backing it would need to pass.
San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
San Francisco Juneteenth celebrations to begin Saturday with parade
The inaugural Juneteenth Parade in San Francisco on Saturday will kick off a month of celebration.
QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
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Fairfield suspect arrested in May hit-and-run crash that left motorcyclist critically hurt
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
BART board approves fare, parking fee hikes
BART's board of directors approved a new pricing parking policy and fare increases on Thursday.
Contra Costa Health says no lingering threat in soil samples after November refinery release
Contra Costa Health (CCH) said Thursday a toxicologist determined that Martinez Refinery Company's (MRC) release of spent catalyst in November didn't increase public health risks from exposure of hazardous materials in nearby soil.
7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
Update: Crews make major progress clearing abandoned cars from East Oakland neighborhood
Just a couple of weeks after KPIX reported on a problem neighborhood in East Oakland facing dozens of trashed vehicles being dumped there, there has been some remarkable improvement.
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San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.
South Bay pizza shop owner turned his business into a worker-owned co-op
There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies.
Update: Man dies of injuries after shooting in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
Update: Teen killed in San Jose crash identified as Willow Glen High student
A Willow Glen High School student died early Wednesday in San Jose after being struck by a vehicle on Rinconada Drive, according to the San Jose Police Department.
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2 dead in small plane crash near Rio Vista
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway kicks off Friday
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Shooting into vehicle in Santa Rosa leaves woman hospitalized
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
Racist messages at Santa Rosa middle school traced to student
On Tuesday, authorities identified a student as the mastermind behind racist and anti-Semitic messages at Rincon Valley Middle School.
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Nevada Senate vote on proposed A's Las Vegas stadium postponed
The Nevada state senate adjourned Thursday without voting on a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland A's.
With 3-run 9th, Giants beat Rockies for 11th straight time
Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth and the Giants beat the Rockies for the 11th straight time, 6-4, on Thursday.
QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway kicks off Friday
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Fairfield suspect arrested in May hit-and-run crash that left motorcyclist critically hurt
A 32-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Thursday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in May that left a 20-year-old motorcyclist severely injured and in critical condition.
San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
Update: Crews make major progress clearing abandoned cars from East Oakland neighborhood
Just a couple of weeks after KPIX reported on a problem neighborhood in East Oakland facing dozens of trashed vehicles being dumped there, there has been some remarkable improvement.
Shooting into vehicle in Santa Rosa leaves woman hospitalized
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
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Los Angeles DA office quits Twitter over 'vicious' homophobic attacks
The Los Angeles district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform.
Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
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Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise among young adults and the disease is now estimated to be the deadliest cancer for adults between the ages of 20 and 49 by the year 2030.
Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
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What Donald Trump's latest indictment means for him—and for 2024
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
Peninsula gun shop owner doubts Newsom's constitutional amendment for gun control could pass
A gun shop owner on the Peninsula says he doubts California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to restrict firearm access with a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution can get the broad backing it would need to pass.
Talking Trump: UC professor on federal indictment of Donald Trump
Juliette Goodrich spoke with Prof. Rory Little about the historic indictment of a former president by the U.S. Dept. of Justice over documents taken from the White House. (6-8-23
Gun shop owner reacts to Gov. Newsom's proposal to amend U.S. constitution
Gov. Newsom is calling on the states to join him to adopt a 28th amendment to use U.S. Constitution to tighten access to guns. Lauren Toms reports. (6-8-23)
Donald Trump indicted in documents probe. Here's what we know so far.
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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Can't afford a Beyoncé show? Some fans save money by heading overseas
With tickets to U.S. shows soaring to absurd heights, some superfans are flying to Europe to catch their favorite acts.
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway kicks off Friday
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Tupac Shakur posthumously receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame.
SFJAZZ celebrates 40th edition of venerable festival
SFJAZZ kicks off the 39th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival this week an array of great performers including funky organ player Delvon Lamarr, pianist Gerald Clayton, guitar virtuoso Al DiMiola and much more.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Interview: Colorectal Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza on signs you need to get screened
Michael Sapienza, CEO of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, says the warning signs of colorectal cancer seem like things people would just ignore.
Rise in colorectal cancer among young adults an alarming trend
A South Bay middle school teacher thought her health issues were attributed to the normal grind of being a teacher and mother of two young children. But she was now part of an increasing trend of colorectal cancer among younger adults. Amanda Starrantino reports.
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San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home. Max Darrow reports. (6-8-23)
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Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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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.