Presidio Tunnel Tops: Newest SF park set to open this weekend
Years in the making, a new park is set to open in San Francisco's Presidio this weekend.
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Tolls on Golden Gate Bridge to increase
Tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge will increase July 1, the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District announced Monday.
Bay Area Toll Authority to collect millions in unpaid tolls
The Bay Area Toll Authority will try to collect more than $180 million in unpaid bridge tolls, about $50 million comes from unpaid tolls and $130 million in late fees, after its Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to crack down on more than 400,000 drivers.
Presidio Tunnel Tops: Long-Awaited 14-Acre Park In San Francisco To Open In July
Officials with San Francisco's Presidio on Wednesday announced an opening date for the long-awaited Presidio Tunnel Tops -- 14 acres of newly renovated space near the Golden Gate Bridge featuring trails, overlooks, and picnic areas.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed; Accident Triggers Slow Commute On 101 In Marin
A motorcyclist was killed during the Thursday morning commute in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 near the Robin Williams Tunnel, backing up traffic into Marin County.
UPDATE: Loud Hum On Golden Gate Bridge To Finally Be Silenced Next Year
Recent construction on the Golden Gate Bridge made it become the world's largest tuning fork, emitting an eerie sound when conditions were windy. With the help of top physicists and scientists, that song will be silenced.
5 People Hit, CHP Officer Hospitalized in Crash on Golden Gate Bridge During Anti-Vax Protest
A vehicle struck two California Highway Patrol officers and three Golden Gate Bridge workers during an anti-vaccination mandate protest on the span Thursday.
Video: Howling Atmospheric River Winds Making Golden Gate Bridge Sing
The howling gale forces winds, whipped up by a potent atmospheric river, whistled through the railing grates of the Golden Gate Bridge, creating an eerie sound track for the storm as it ripped through the San Francisco Bay Area.
UPDATE: 4 Arrested After Immigration Demonstrators Shut Down Golden Gate Bridge
Four demonstrators were arrested and five vehicles seized after an immigration protest blocked lanes on the Golden Gate Bridge Thursday, bringing the morning commute into San Francisco to a halt for more than 30 minutes.
Golden Gate Bridge District Bus, Ferry Passengers Slow to Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Though California has been officially reopened for more than a month, travel over and under the Golden Gate Bridge by bus and ferry is still lagging far behind its pre-pandemic levels.
Golden Gate Bridge Tolls Increasing This Week As District Recovers From Effects of Pandemic
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is increasing its toll rates and transit fares effective Thursday.
New Giant Crane Coming To Port of Oakland; Will Squeeze Under Golden Gate, Bay Bridges This Week
The skyline around the Port of Oakland is going to get a little more crowded this week.
Thousands Of Golden Gate Bridge Commuters Overcharged By Faulty Equipment
A malfunctioning toll lane sensor led to 32,000 Golden Gate Bridge commuters being overcharged for their daily trip into San Francisco, according to transit officials.
COVID: Golden Gate Transit Relaxes Social Distancing Measures; Increases Capacity On Buses And Ferries
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalization plunging to new lows, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District officials began relaxing social distancing requirements Wednesday on all commute rides in Marin County and into San Francisco.
Golden Gate Bridge's Wind-Whipped Annoying Hum Echoes Through Neighborhoods
Windy weekend weather has amplified an annoying sonic feature of the Golden Gate Bridge as high gusts generated by foggy conditions blast into the San Francisco Bay, creating a loud, humming noise that can be heard for miles around.
CHP Investigates Suspicious Device Near Golden Gate Bridge
California Highway Patrol officers investigated a suspicious device found near Golden Gate Bridge Wednesday morning.
VIDEO: Dead Whale Towed Away After Washing Ashore At Crissy Field In San Francisco
A dead whale washed ashore near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Wednesday morning, and was towed to Angel Island for a necropsy, authorities said.
$10K Reward Offered In Search For UC Berkeley Freshman Sydney West, Last Seen At Golden Gate Bridge
The family of a UC Berkeley freshman who disappeared last September has offered a $10,000 reward for information in connection with the case.
Tallest Container Cranes Pass Under Golden Gate Bridge En Route To Oakland
Early birds got an eyeful Wednesday morning when a ship carrying three massive container cranes bound for the Port of Oakland passed beneath the Golden Gate Bridge.
Golden Gate Bridge District Layoffs On Hold Pending COVID Stimulus Bill
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to reverse the planned layoffs of nearly 150 employees, effective upon a federal COVID-19-related stimulus bill becoming law.
Community Mourns Surfer Killed In Freak Accident Catching Waves In Shadow Of Golden Gate Bridge
Haruwn Wesley had surfed the Fort Point wave break under the Golden Gate Bridge for decades. So, it was a shock when people learned that he had died, in a freak accident.
Golden Gate Bridge To Lay Off Nearly 150 Employees Due To Budget Shortfall To Avoid Toll Hike
The Golden Gate Bridge District Board of Directors voted Friday to lay off nearly 150 employees to help shore up the district's projected budget shortfall of some $48 million due to reduced ridership during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cash-Strapped Golden Gate Bridge Transit District Eyes Tolls Hikes, Layoffs To Cover Budget Shortfall
After issuing a 60-day warning in September - the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will vote on Friday about whether or not to lay off 205 bus drivers and ferry operators.
Breonna Taylor Protesters Slow Traffic On Golden Gate, Bay Bridge
Authorities were reporting slower traffic on both the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge Thursday evening as Breanna Taylor protesters purposely decelerated on the spans to create gridlock.
Nearly 200 Golden Gate Bus, Ferry Operators Warned Of Possible Layoffs Amid Low COVID-19 Ridership
Many workers who help run Golden Gate Transit buses and ferries between the North Bay and San Francisco could soon be out of a job.
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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals.
Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals.
Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
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Blue Angels take to the sky over San Francisco for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city.
Fleet Week marks homecoming for Blue Angels pilot from San Francisco
For Lt. Scott Goossens, the 2020 San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow is a special homecoming.
Bay Area talk radio station KGO 810 abruptly ends programming, promises 'new era'
Some Bay Area radio listeners got a shock Thursday when legendary talk radio station KGO 810 AM abruptly ended its programming after 80 years on the airwaves.
Fleet Week hosts collaborative earthquake drills with military, SF first responders
On Wednesday, Fleet Week provided a rare opportunity for the San Francisco Fire Department to train for urban search and rescue efforts with military personnel.
Authorities seize over two dozen dogs from San Francisco home
San Francisco Animal Control officers and deputies with the sheriff's department were seen taking an estimated 30 dogs out of a home Wednesday morning.
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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals.
Woman arrested for attempted kidnapping, approaching children in Berkeley
Police arrested a woman suspected of an attempted kidnapping and of approaching middle and high school-aged children in Berkeley, the department announced Thursday.
Brothers found guilty of brutal attack on couple in Antioch
Two brothers who committed sexual assault and robbed two foreign students in Antioch in 2020 are facing 30 years-to-life sentences after being convicted last month.
Suspect in series of attempted East Bay kidnappings arrested
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
Oakland gun crackdown nets 5 firearms, 7 arrests in 24 hours
Police in Oakland announced Thursday that multiple arrests have been made and guns have been seized within a 24 hour span, as part of a new strategy to stem rising violence in the city.
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Pedestrian injured in July hit-and-run crash in San Jose dies of injuries
A man severely injured in a July hit-and-run crash in San Jose has died of his injuries, San Jose police said Thursday.
Lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on 'red list'
A congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster.
Animal rights protester tackled during 49ers game files police report for assault
A protester with a device letting out pink smoke who was tackled after running onto the field during Monday night's 49ers-Rams game has filed a police report for assault.
Santa Clara County COVID cases likely 2-3 times the reported case count
While COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County have trended down over the summer, the county's top health official said this week that the level of virus circulating locally is likely higher than the county's case count.
Gas pump sticker shock soars among Bay Area motorists; find cheap gas near you
The cost of a gallon of unleaded was inching toward all-time record highs for Bay Area motorists Wednesday morning, with no immediate relief in sight.
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Aging farmers looking to retire stumped by lack of buyers for their business
Like many small farmers around the country, the James siblings in Santa Rosa are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields.
Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Drought, climate change forcing North Bay winemakers to adapt to new reality
Sensitive to changes in temperature and season, grapes have been called one of the canaries in the climate coal mine.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Hit-and-run drivers sought after 2 children on bicycles struck in Rohnert Park
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety is looking for the drivers of two vehicles who struck and injured children riding bicycles Wednesday on the same road and then left the scene before officers arrived.
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Giants sit out postseason a year after winning 107 games
From a franchise-record 107 wins last season to out of contention this September, the Giants were far from the dominant club they were when so much went right in 2021.
Update: Warriors GM Bob Myers on Green-Poole dustup: 'It's the NBA...these things happen'
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green apologized to his teammates Thursday for a training camp altercation with Jordan Poole that ended with a punch being thrown.
Giants beat Padres in finale, end season at .500
David Villar hit two home runs and Austin Slater also connected for the San Francisco Giants, who beat the playoff-bound San Diego Padres 8-1 in a regular-season finale.
Stephen Vogt homers in last career at-bat; A's sweep Angels to end season
Stephen Vogt homered in his final game before retirement and scored the first run on a sacrifice fly after Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the fifth, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday.
Animal rights protester tackled during 49ers game files police report for assault
A protester with a device letting out pink smoke who was tackled after running onto the field during Monday night's 49ers-Rams game has filed a police report for assault.
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Update: Merced County family slaying suspect worked for family's trucking company
Authorities on Thursday confirmed the man suspected of killing four family members including a baby girl after kidnapping them at gunpoint had previously worked for the family.
Woman living in RV near Santa Rosa park accused of narcotics trafficking
Police in Santa Rosa have arrested a woman living in a RV near a city park on suspicion of narcotics trafficking.
Woman arrested for attempted kidnapping, approaching children in Berkeley
Police arrested a woman suspected of an attempted kidnapping and of approaching middle and high school-aged children in Berkeley, the department announced Thursday.
Brothers found guilty of brutal attack on couple in Antioch
Two brothers who committed sexual assault and robbed two foreign students in Antioch in 2020 are facing 30 years-to-life sentences after being convicted last month.
Suspect in series of attempted East Bay kidnappings arrested
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
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Ex-Theranos exec 'Sunny' Balwani seeks to join Elizabeth Holmes' effort for new trial
Convicted Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani asked a federal judge Thursday to allow him to participate in efforts by his former business partner and lover Elizabeth Holmes to get a new trial.
Former Uber security chief convicted of data breach coverup
The former chief security officer for Uber was convicted Wednesday of trying to cover up a 2016 data breach in which hackers accessed tens of millions of customer records from the ride-hailing service.
Apple may soon be forced to ditch its Lightning charger in Europe
The European Union is one step closer to forcing Cupertino-based Apple and other electronics vendors to use a single charging standard for devices such as phones and tablets.
Musk proposes going ahead with $44 billion Twitter purchase
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
Elon Musk draws backlash from Ukrainian officials with unsolicited 'peace' plan
Elon Musk drew backlash on Monday from Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, for his unsolicited advice on how to bring about "peace" amid Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.
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Santa Clara County COVID cases likely 2-3 times the reported case count
While COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County have trended down over the summer, the county's top health official said this week that the level of virus circulating locally is likely higher than the county's case count.
SF father, son who claimed inventing wearable COVID-19 detector accused of fraud
A father and son were charged Tuesday in a federal indictment for conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud and false statements in connection with investment schemes and with a loan application to a federal pandemic relief program.
More cheese recalled due to listeria outbreak
Federal officials are investigating an outbreak of bacterial infection that has sickened six, hospitalizing five.
California law allows for disciplining docs who spread COVID lies
Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
AC transit to lift mask mandate
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District will lift its onboard mask mandate Sunday for the first time since early June.
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FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Court declares DACA illegal, leaves policy intact for current enrollees
As of June 30, 594,120 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children were enrolled in DACA, half of whom live in California, Texas and Illinois.
Lawmaker wants to defund Monterey Bay Aquarium after lobster placed on 'red list'
A congressman from Maine said Wednesday he will file a proposal to withhold federal money from the Monterey Bay Aquarium and conservation group that has recommended seafood consumers avoid buying lobster.
OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections.
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Newsom signs two bills enabling healthcare access for trans youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
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.
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Bay Area talk radio station KGO 810 abruptly ends programming, promises 'new era'
Some Bay Area radio listeners got a shock Thursday when legendary talk radio station KGO 810 AM abruptly ended its programming after 80 years on the airwaves.
Sonoma County's Max Thieriot brings real life wildfire experience to 'Fire Country'
Max Thieriot doesn't have to stretch too far in his role on CBS' 'Fire Country' -- he grew up Northern California wildfire country.
Mill Valley Film Festival draws movie fans to theaters across the Bay Area
Bay Area cinephiles will have a host of options in the next ten days as the 45th Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off Thursday, running through Oct. 16.
Halloween Meltdown takes over Oakland's Mosswood Park
The second annual Halloween Meltdown brings an avalanche of garage-punk bands and host John Waters to Oakland's Mosswood Park with performances by Amyl and the Sniffers, Shannon and the Clams and much more.
Avant-garde metal acts land at Berkeley's Cornerstone
One of the most forward-thinking metal bills currently touring the U.S. comes to the Cornerstone in Berkeley Friday when black metal meets gospel band Zeal and Ardor is joined by Sylvaine and Imperial Triumphant.
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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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East Bay arborists help keep giraffes at Oakland Zoo well-fed
The Oakland Zoo has partnered with some local small businesses to recycle trees into compost with a little help from the animals. Katie Nielsen reports. (10-6-22)
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Aging growers looking to sell their farms stumped by lack of buyers
Many farmers are growing older and they're finding there isn't anyone willing to take over their fields. Itay Hod reports. (10-6-22)
Blue Angels take to the sky over S.F. for Fleet Week practice runs
While the fog obscured part of the view over the bay, people could still see the Blue Angels perform their practice runs over the city. Mary Lee reports. (10-6-22)
New online marketplace, housing program aim to keep teachers in Oakland
Juliette Goodrich reports on $5 million grant that will fund online housing marketplace to help Oakland teachers (10-6-2022)
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North Bay 95-year-old's nonprofit helping people bloom in journey to self-reliance
For more than 20 years, a North Bay woman has helped low-income families look good, feel good, and take confident steps toward self-reliance, from welfare to work.
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.
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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.