Failing California hospitals to get emergency loans following vote in legislature
California lawmakers have agreed to loan $150 million to financially distressed hospitals.
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SCOTUS delays abortion pill ruling
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary pause of a lower court order that limited use of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone to Friday. Access to the pill still stands while the court makes its final decision. Jan Crawford reports from the Supreme Court.
Justice Dept, drug maker ask Supreme Court to intervene in abortion pill ruling
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
California, Massachusetts begin stockpiling abortion pill
California secured about two million pills, while Massachusetts purchased about 15,000.
Female physicians at California hospital take on medicine's gender gap
Even though more than 50% of medical school students are women, a gender gap remains in top specialties.
Some California nurses question state ending mask requirements in health care settings
Members of the California Nurses Association say the state's decision to stop requiring masks in health care settings this week puts them at higher risk for catching COVID-19
Peninsula father on mission to distribute Narcan after losing son
A Brisbane father who lost his son to fentanyl is doing what he can now to save lives. Max Darrow reports. (3-31-23)
Newsom starts campaign to boost red-state Democrats, take on GOP governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
California looks to spend Medicaid money on housing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use Medicaid money to pay for housing for some vulnerable people.
$25 / hour minimum wage proposed for California health workers
State lawmakers hope a minimum wage of $25 for all healthcare workers in California will help with a shortage in that industry, introducing legislation this session at the Capitol.
Lawmaker proposes $25/hr minimum wage for California health workers
A proposed law would raise the minimum wage for health workers in California to $25/hr. Shawn Chitnis reports. (3-24-23)
U.S. maternal mortality hit six-decade high blamed largely on COVID
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
California to roll back face mask requirements at medical facilities
Starting April 3, the state will no longer require the use of a mask in health care and long-term care facilities. Kelsi Thorud reports. (3-4-23)
Bay Area couple raises funds to research genetic disorder that causes blindness, deafness
Two Bay Area parents have created a global organization that is raising funds to research a genetic disorder that robs children of their sight and hearing.
S.F. composers meld sound with science for new perspective on Alzheimer's
Composers at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music teamed up with UCSF neuroscientists to create music that provides a new way to study dementia.
Experts hail possible game-changer in fight against sexually-transmitted infections
A recent study found that Doxy-PEP reduced STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis when used by some adults.
Millions of Americans to lose Medicaid coverage next year
Recently passed government spending bill allows states to kick people off the program as early as April.
Here's what experts say is really behind your food coma
To get the amount of tryptophan required to cause a food coma, an associate professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey said we'd have to eat about 8 pounds of turkey meat.
Mobile services center brings essential tech to coastside farmworkers
The San Mateo coast is farm country but those who work the fields have a tough time accessing basic services to live a normal life. John Ramos reports. (12-11-22)
Marin County health officials warn of surging winter viruses
The Marin County Public Health Department is warning the community about a surge in winter viruses and offering recommendations to protect families as the holidays approach.
Santa Rosa doctor convicted after patient overdosed and died
A federal jury convicted a 75-year-old Santa Rosa physician of prescribing opioids and other powerful drugs to a patient who didn't need them and who eventually died of an overdose.
Stockton unveils mobile crisis intervention response pilot program
Community Medical Centers will launch a mobile crisis intervention response program in downtown Stockton and said it eventually hopes to have four vans providing services throughout the city around the clock.
Multiple viral respiratory diseases put pressure on pediatric capacity
Pediatric beds are filling up at hospitals across the country with several respiratory viruses circulating, including RSV.
State expands Medi-Cal to nearly 300,000 residents, regardless of immigration status
In recent months, nearly 300,000 California residents received Medi-Cal access after the state expanded the program to include all eligible adults aged 50 and up, regardless of immigration status.
Airborne eye clinic, teaching hospital lands in Bay Area
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital made a visit to the Bay Area. Anne Makovec reports. (10-19-22)
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A's win 4th in row for 1st time this year, beat Brewers in 10 innings
The Oakland A's stretched a winning streak to four for the first time since last season, beating the Brewers 2-1 Saturday behind Aledmys Díaz's RBI single in the 10th inning.
Trump calls special counsel Jack Smith "deranged" and a "Trump hater"
Trump said the federal indictment filed on Thursday is "baseless" but at least it's driving his poll numbers and fundraising.
Apple sensitive to the optics of headsets – inside and out
Apple is determined to make headsets look cool but history shows that won't be easy.
San Francisco Mayor Breed addresses 'horrific' Mission mass shooting that injured 9
Mayor London Breed weighed in Saturday morning on the San Francisco Mission District shooting that injured nine people Friday evening, saying the incident was still under investigation.
"Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski found dead in prison cell
He was known as the "Unabomber" and terrorized the nation with a mail bombing campaign that ran from 1978 to 1995.
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Apple sensitive to the optics of headsets – inside and out
Apple is determined to make headsets look cool but history shows that won't be easy.
San Francisco Mayor Breed addresses 'horrific' Mission mass shooting that injured 9
Mayor London Breed weighed in Saturday morning on the San Francisco Mission District shooting that injured nine people Friday evening, saying the incident was still under investigation.
"Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski found dead in prison cell
He was known as the "Unabomber" and terrorized the nation with a mail bombing campaign that ran from 1978 to 1995.
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.
Crews contain 2-alarm fire at vacant commercial space in Oakland
Fire crews in Oakland were able to knock down a two-alarm fire in the 2300 block of San Pablo Avenue early Saturday morning.
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San Francisco Mayor Breed addresses 'horrific' Mission mass shooting that injured 9
Mayor London Breed weighed in Saturday morning on the San Francisco Mission District shooting that injured nine people Friday evening, saying the incident was still under investigation.
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.
Update: 9 injured in targeted San Francisco Mission District mass shooting; Suspect at large
Police confirmed nine people were injured in a shooting Friday night in San Francisco's Mission District during a block party.
Southbound lanes of I-280 in San Bruno reopen after fatal overnight collision
All southbound lanes of Interstate 280 near Sneath Lane in San Mateo County reopened at 4:05 a.m. after several hours of closures following a fatal traffic collision.
Man who jumped off Pacifica Pier rescued
A man who jumped into the ocean off the Pacifica Pier prompted a rescue involving two fire companies, a rescue unit, a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter and lifeboat.
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Crews contain 2-alarm fire at vacant commercial space in Oakland
Fire crews in Oakland were able to knock down a two-alarm fire in the 2300 block of San Pablo Avenue early Saturday morning.
Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Three Black high school students say they live in fear of kidnapping and what they believe are inadequate efforts to find young people of color who go missing.
Frustrated BART passengers leery of proposed fare hikes
With BART approving some fare and fee increases as it nears a fiscal cliff, some frustrated passengers are wondering when and why they'll be paying more for deteriorating service.
Victims identified in fatal small plane crash near Rio Vista
The Solano County Sheriff's Office on Friday identified the two people who died in a plane crash Thursday near Rio Vista Municipal Airport.
Antioch man arrested in 2007 Pittsburg cold case homicide
Pittsburg police arrested a man Wednesday morning whom they suspect is responsible for a cold-case shooting death 16 years ago.
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Apple sensitive to the optics of headsets – inside and out
Apple is determined to make headsets look cool but history shows that won't be easy.
San Jose city workers ask for raises amid vacancies
More than 4,000 San Jose employees are asking for a raise -- but the city has yet to come close to meeting their demands.
San Jose teens support state media literacy bill
Teens in San Jose said the line between truth and lies is becoming harder to define on social media and distinguishing the difference would be welcome. One state legislator wants to make that happen.
Milpitas Christian center volunteer arrested for alleged lewd acts with a minor
Police in Milpitas have arrested a volunteer at a worship center on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor and other crimes.
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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Sonoma area businesses eagerly await NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy.
Suspects in Napa grand theft arrested in American Canyon
Police in American Canyon on Wednesday apprehended suspects in a city of Napa grand theft case, the department said Friday.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
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.
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A's win 4th in row for 1st time this year, beat Brewers in 10 innings
The Oakland A's stretched a winning streak to four for the first time since last season, beating the Brewers 2-1 Saturday behind Aledmys Díaz's RBI single in the 10th inning.
Sonoma area businesses eagerly await NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy.
Cubs top Giants 3-2
The Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
A's beat Brewers for 1st 3-game winning streak of season
The Oakland A's beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Friday night for their first three-game winning streak of the season.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
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San Francisco Mayor Breed addresses 'horrific' Mission mass shooting that injured 9
Mayor London Breed weighed in Saturday morning on the San Francisco Mission District shooting that injured nine people Friday evening, saying the incident was still under investigation.
Update: 9 injured in targeted San Francisco Mission District mass shooting; Suspect at large
Police confirmed nine people were injured in a shooting Friday night in San Francisco's Mission District during a block party.
Kidnapping fears haunt Black girls in Oakland
Three Black high school students say they live in fear of kidnapping and what they believe are inadequate efforts to find young people of color who go missing.
2 San Francisco men arrested in connection with Millbrae armed robbery
Police in Millbrae have arrested two San Francisco men in connection with an armed robbery earlier this week, authorities said.
San Francisco public defender office protests court case backlog
The public defender's office in San Francisco has organized a series of sit-ins to protest the backlog in the court system that they say violates the constitution by excessively detaining people without a trial.
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Apple sensitive to the optics of headsets – inside and out
Apple is determined to make headsets look cool but history shows that won't be easy.
San Jose teens support state media literacy bill
Teens in San Jose said the line between truth and lies is becoming harder to define on social media and distinguishing the difference would be welcome. One state legislator wants to make that happen.
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
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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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Trump calls special counsel Jack Smith "deranged" and a "Trump hater"
Trump said the federal indictment filed on Thursday is "baseless" but at least it's driving his poll numbers and fundraising.
San Jose city workers ask for raises amid vacancies
More than 4,000 San Jose employees are asking for a raise -- but the city has yet to come close to meeting their demands.
San Jose teens support state media literacy bill
Teens in San Jose said the line between truth and lies is becoming harder to define on social media and distinguishing the difference would be welcome. One state legislator wants to make that happen.
2 of Trump's lawyers resigned after he was indicted
Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley said in a statement they will no longer represent him in the indicted case, nor will they represent him in the Jan. 6 investigation.
Read the full text of the Trump indictment
The indictment alleges the former president "endeavored to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal retention of classified documents." Read the 44-page indictment here.
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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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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.
Mike Batayeh, "Breaking Bad" actor and comedian, dies at age 52
"Breaking Bad" fans knew Mike Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundromat that served as the front for a meth lab on the award-winning show.
Sonoma Raceway hosts big crowds for NASCAR weekend
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
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.
East Bay metal favorites Blackwülf celebrate new beer at Knockout
One of the leading lights on the current burgeoning Bay Area metal scene, East Bay band Blackwülf plays this happy hour show at the Knockout in San Francisco celebrating the release of a new beer in partnership with Original Pattern Brewing Company.
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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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Suspect at large after targeted San Francisco Mission District shooting injures 9
Devin Fehely reports on San Francisco police investigating a mass shooting in the Mission District Friday night (6-10-2023)
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Paul Heggen reports on the upcoming 7 day weather forecast. (6/10/2023)
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The morning's top headlines and upcoming stories. (6/10/2023)
Sonoma area businesses welcome NASCAR weekend crowds
While fans enjoy the action on the track at Sears Point, nearby businesses hope they make a pit stop in Sonoma to support the local economy. Andrea Nakano reports. (6-9-23)
Multiple people shot in S.F. Mission District Friday night
Multiple victims have been injured by gunfire in San Francisco's Mission District Friday night. Betty Yu reports. (6-9-23)
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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.