Lion dance teams connect family, community and culture for Lunar New Year
Lion dance performances have become part of a Lunar New Year culture which dates back centuries.
Holiday Season
Wine show host returns to airwaves after tragic loss
The holidays are a time when many of us gather around the table to share a meal, but for some, it's also a reminder of the seat that sits empty for the loved ones we've lost.
Bay Area transit agencies offer free rides for New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve partygoers will be able to get a free, safe ride home until early Sunday morning as Bay Area transit agencies like Muni and Caltrain are offering complimentary services for the holiday.
Family stranded at Oakland International lucks into ride home to Tahoe
A family with little hope to make it home to North Tahoe Tuesday stumbled upon a miracle at the Oakland International Airport when a complete stranger offered to lend a hand.
Winter storm snarls Christmas travel with frigid temps and flight cancellations
The National Weather Service said its map "depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever."
San Francisco firefighters show Christmas spirit with firehouse light displays
Firefighters in San Francisco pulled out all the stops for their 3rd annual Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition.
Massive winter storm likely to wreak havoc on air travel during holidays
Travelers already seeing lines at busy Bay Area airports as they head to their holiday destinations could soon face a Christmas mess due to a huge winter storm.
Holiday travelers to see lower prices at the pump
As the holiday season arrives, many drivers across the country will see cheaper gas prices, for now. Rachel Wulff reports. (12/19/22)
Small business owners still struggling as holiday shoppers spend less
With one week away from Christmas, shoppers are hitting up stores big and small to finish up their gift list.
East Bay shoppers find plenty of room at malls week before Christmas
With a week to go before Christmas, shoppers at Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord enjoyed a leisurely day of retail exploration.
Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – here's what to know
From turkey skin to chocolate — and even grapes — here are the holiday foods to keep away from your pet.
Ska/punk/punk veterans Fishbone come to San Francisco
Legendary ska/punk/funk outfit Fishbone brings its current pre-holiday tour to San Francisco, headlining the Great American Music Hall Thursday night.
Holiday boat parade, fireworks to light up Sausalito waterfront Saturday
Red, green and a riot of other colors will sparkle on boats gliding along the Sausalito waterfront during the 35th Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks celebration Saturday evening.
Jazzy 'Charlie Brown Christmas' swings on after 57 years
The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition "Christmas Time is Here" for an animated TV special featuring the "Peanuts" gang in 1965.
African American entrepreneurs find sales power at Black Sunday Expo in Oakland
In Oakland, the fifth annual Black Sunday Holiday Expo provided an opportunity for African American business owners to benefit from the holiday shopping season.
Bay Area airports see near-normal holiday traffic after years of pandemic
Bay Area airports report traffic numbers are not quite 2019 pre-pandemic levels but they're getting closer.
Health precautions still advised as Bay Area families gather for Thanksgiving
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
Longtime benefactor donates 679 turkeys to St. Anthony's Dining Room in S.F.
Pierre Smit has been donating turkeys to St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco's Tenderloin District for years but he may have outdone himself this time.
Annual light art exhibition returns to Exploratorium for the holiday season
An annual light exhibition at the Exploratorium on Pier 15 in San Francisco is set to open next week, just in time for the holiday season.
Dickens Christmas Fair returns after two-year COVID hiatus
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and Victorian Party is set to return to Daly City this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
U.S. Postal Service recruiting 500 employees in East Bay for holiday season
The U.S. Postal Service will be hiring 500 positions in the East Bay as the holiday season approaches.
SFUSD votes to officially recognize Eid district wide
The San Francisco Board of Education voted this week to acknowledge two Muslim holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, as official school holidays.
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Anti-Asian hate 'runs the gamut,' racist Yelp reviews show
Last year, Yelp, which is based in San Francisco, removed more than 2,000 racist business reviews before they went online - a nearly tenfold jump over the year before
Watch Live: Funeral service held for Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Mountain Lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning, recovering from his wounds suffered in a vicious mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
New area code, 369, goes into effect for areas with 707 numbers
Starting Wednesday, people in the existing 707 area code region of California may be assigned a number with the 369 area code if they get a new phone line, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
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Anti-Asian hate 'runs the gamut,' racist Yelp reviews show
Last year, Yelp, which is based in San Francisco, removed more than 2,000 racist business reviews before they went online - a nearly tenfold jump over the year before
Watch Live: Funeral service held for Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The funeral for the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police is being held Wednesday in Memphis.
Mountain Lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning, recovering from his wounds suffered in a vicious mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
New area code, 369, goes into effect for areas with 707 numbers
Starting Wednesday, people in the existing 707 area code region of California may be assigned a number with the 369 area code if they get a new phone line, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
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Mountain Lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning, recovering from his wounds suffered in a vicious mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
White House taking aim at Apple, Google app stores for stifling competition
The Biden administration let Apple and Google know this week that it's not happy with how their app stores stifle competition.
Half Moon Bay mass shooting: Community mourns slain farmworkers at memorial service
It was another somber night in Half Moon Bay as the community once again gathered to mourn the victims of last week's mass shooting.
Japantown community, family honors the life of slain security guard Gavin Boston
The community came together to honor and celebrate the life of Gavin Boston at a candlelight vigil in front of the Japantown pagoda Tuesday evening.
Mountain lion attacks child in unincorporated area of Peninsula near Tunitas
A child was attacked by a mountain lion in unincorporated San Mateo County, the Sheriff's Department announced on Tuesday.
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Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
Update: CHP clears Caltrans District 4 office building; Suspected gunman at large
California Highway Patrol officers were going floor by floor inside the Caltrans building in Oakland, evacuating workers as they check out reports of a gunman inside.
Alameda County DA Price to reopen police-involved death cases
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it was reopening the investigations into eight officer-involved fatal shootings and in-custody deaths.
Cal fires longtime women's swimming coach Teri McKeever over alleged bullying, abuse
Longtime Cal women's swimming coach Teri McKeever, considered one of the most accomplished swimming coaches in U.S. history, has been fired after a months-long investigation by the university into reports of bullying, abuse and racial discrimination against student-athletes she coached.
'The kids light up'; Furry friends become reading buddies at Pleasanton library
It's reading time at the Pleasanton library and youngsters are cuddled up with canine comfort teams as they turn their pages.
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San Jose man accused of crime spree that included 2 murders, shooting of police officer
A 34-year-old San Jose man was charged Tuesday in a 2021 crime spree that involved two homicides and other violent assaults.
Bay Area drug dealer who help distribute 198 pounds of meth sentenced to 7 years in prison
A convicted drug dealer, who pleaded guilty to helping to distribute 198 pounds of methamphetamine, 10 pounds of heroin, and 40 pounds of cocaine has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs in latest round of layoffs for tech industry
Online payments giant PayPal said Tuesday that it plans to cut 7% of its total workforce, joining other major Silicon Valley companies in announcing layoffs.
7 displaced in early morning fire at mobile home park in San Jose
A fire at a mobile home park in San Jose early Tuesday morning left seven residents displaced, according to the city's Fire Department.
Santa Clara County deputy injured while wrestling gun away from suspect
A Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy was recovering from injuries suffered while he was wrestling a weapon away from a suspect.
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New area code, 369, goes into effect for areas with 707 numbers
Starting Wednesday, people in the existing 707 area code region of California may be assigned a number with the 369 area code if they get a new phone line, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Juvenile wounded by stray bullet as gunfire erupts near Vallejo High
A juvenile was recovering from a stray bullet wound suffered Tuesday afternoon after an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles near Vallejo High School.
Tahoe deep freeze; Sierra braces for coldest temperatures in decade
Across the Tahoe Basin, residents were bracing for the arrival Sunday night of some of the coldest temperatures in years as a deep freeze descends on Northern California.
Late night fire engulfs empty Santa Rosa commercial building
An empty Santa Rosa commercial building, frequented by squatters, was engulfed by a massive fire Saturday night that could be seen from a mile away.
Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa reopens after homeless camp cleared
A section of a popular Santa Rosa pedestrian and biking trail reopened Friday after a large homeless encampment was cleared from the area earlier in the week.
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Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
Commanders talk to 49ers' Lynn for offensive coordinator job
The Washington Commanders are interviewing San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
'I'm retiring. For good'; NFL great Tom Brady announces his playing days are over
Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement.
49ers DC DeMeco Ryans reportedly becoming head coach of Houston Texans
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans will become the next head coach of the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports.
Curry has 38 points, 12 assists as Warriors top Thunder
Stephen Curry had 38 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-120 on Monday night for their third straight win.
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Update: CHP clears Caltrans District 4 office building; Suspected gunman at large
California Highway Patrol officers were going floor by floor inside the Caltrans building in Oakland, evacuating workers as they check out reports of a gunman inside.
Juvenile wounded by stray bullet as gunfire erupts near Vallejo High
A juvenile was recovering from a stray bullet wound suffered Tuesday afternoon after an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles near Vallejo High School.
Alameda County DA Price to reopen police-involved death cases
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday it was reopening the investigations into eight officer-involved fatal shootings and in-custody deaths.
Half Moon Bay mass shooting: Community mourns slain farmworkers at memorial service
It was another somber night in Half Moon Bay as the community once again gathered to mourn the victims of last week's mass shooting.
Japantown community, family honors the life of slain security guard Gavin Boston
The community came together to honor and celebrate the life of Gavin Boston at a candlelight vigil in front of the Japantown pagoda Tuesday evening.
Technology
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Anti-Asian hate 'runs the gamut,' racist Yelp reviews show
Last year, Yelp, which is based in San Francisco, removed more than 2,000 racist business reviews before they went online - a nearly tenfold jump over the year before
Musk's Tesla tweet trial delves into investor damages
An Elon Musk tweet declaring he had the financing to take Tesla private in 2018 caused billions of dollars in investor damages after the deal collapsed, according to estimates presented Tuesday at a trial examining the haphazard handling of the buyout proposal.
NLRB investigators: Apple infringed on worker rights
Apple has illegally imposed rules on its employees that prohibit them from discussing their wages and engaging in other protected activity, according to investigators at the National Labor Relations Board.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs in latest round of layoffs for tech industry
Online payments giant PayPal said Tuesday that it plans to cut 7% of its total workforce, joining other major Silicon Valley companies in announcing layoffs.
Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents
The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and "Full Self-Driving" features, according to a regulatory filing.
Health
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
Health expert: 2023 will be about finding a new balance in COVID-19 response
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Santa Rosa mom advocates for blood donations years after transfusion saved her baby
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
South Bay school nurse leads training in use of life-saving Narcan
A veteran San Jose nurse is spearheading an effort to get Santa Clara County schools' staff trained on the use of Narcan.
Politics
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White House taking aim at Apple, Google app stores for stifling competition
The Biden administration let Apple and Google know this week that it's not happy with how their app stores stifle competition.
Controversy erupts in Atherton as state housing plan deadline passes
Tuesday was the deadline for cities to submit their "housing element" to the State, identifying places where high density housing could be built to satisfy their mandated allotment. With housing being the hot button issue that it is, that might be easier said than done.
Caltrain to receive $367 million to finish electrification efforts
Caltrain on Tuesday announced that it will receive $367 million to finish its Electrification Project, which it claims is the first undertaking in North America in a generation to transition from diesel trains to an electrified system.
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
Entertainment
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2023 Grammys: Nominee Molly Tuttle's father tours legendary Gryphon Stringed Instruments
With Grammy Awards set for Sunday, CBS News Bay Area introduces you to the man who taught nominee Molly Tuttle how to play bluegrass music - her father, Jack Tuttle.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Rising LA psych-punk outfit comes to the Rickshaw Stop
Notable Los Angeles-based garage/psych band Frankie and the Witch Fingers return to the Bay Area to headline the Rickshaw Stop Friday night.
SF Sketchfest wraps up with final week of comedy
The 20th anniversary edition of the SF Sketchfest comes to a close with a final week of stand-up, sketch comedy and tributes including such talents as Cheech and Chong, John Hodgeman and more.
Local all-star orchestra plays classic soundtracks for SF Sketchfest
Veteran bandleader and keyboard/trumpet player Marc Capelle plays two nights at the Great American Music Hall with his Red Room Orchestra starting Thursday, performing music from "Twin Peaks" and "Repo Man" as part of the 20th anniversary edition of the SF Sketchfest.
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
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.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Mourners celebrate life of Tyre Nichols at Memphis memorial service
Jarred Hill reports on Vice President Kamala Harris being among speakers at funeral service for Tyre Nichols (2-1-2023)
First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday morning
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Community gathers to remember the victims of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting
It was another somber night in Half Moon Bay as the community once again gathered to mourn the victims of last week’s mass shooting.
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Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
East Bay man gives away hundreds of refurbished bikes to those in need
A Castro Valley man who started repairing bicycles in his garage makes "zero dollars and no sense," but he's making a lot of people happy.
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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.