String of Stockton home invasions: Police say there’s no trend
On the surface, the crimes sound familiar: A group of masked men, armed, threaten violence on families if they don’t give up valuables and case.
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Stockton family traumatized after being held at gunpoint in their home, believe suspect was relative
A home invasion robbery has one Stockton family on edge, claiming one of the suspects who held them at gunpoint was their own relative.
Man, 4 juveniles arrested in South San Jose home invasion robbery, shooting
Police in San Jose announced Tuesday that one man and four juveniles were arrested in connection with an armed home invasion and attempted murder at a South San Jose home last month.
Oakland police warn of uptick in home invasion robberies in several neighborhoods
Police in Oakland are warning residents in several neighborhoods to take additional precautions following an uptick in home invasion robberies.
One injured in Mill Valley home invasion robbery
At least one person suffered minor injuries during a home-invasion robbery at a residence in Mill Valley on Friday morning, police said.
Man found guilty in 2021 San Francisco home invasion, faces 6 years prison
A jury convicted a man for a home invasion burglary that involved holding someone at gunpoint during a theft of valuables worth more than $30,000.
3rd strike life sentence reduced to 8 years in Santa Rosa home invasion robbery
A judge reduced a life sentence to eight years in prison for a man convicted in 2019 for a home-invasion robbery, according to a statement Tuesday from the office of Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez.
San Francisco police fatally shoot armed man who entered Glen Park residence
A man with a gun who entered a residence in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood Friday afternoon was shot to death by police after a standoff, a spokesman said.
Palo Alto home burglary interrupted by surprised resident
A person in Palo Alto on Friday interrupted an attempted burglary of his home, the Palo Alto Police Department said Monday.
Suspect arrested in San Jose home invasion linked to multiple violent crimes
A suspect in a San Jose home invasion has been linked to a series of violent crimes throughout the city, police announced Thursday.
Police provide more details on deadly officer-involved shooting after San Jose home invasion
Ryan Yamamoto reports on San Jose police giving an update regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting during a standoff last week (3-27-2023)
Podcast host and husband shot and killed by stalking suspect, police say
According to police, the female victim hosted a podcast which the suspect had listened to.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issues first statement since attack on her husband Paul
Da Lin reports on the latest news regarding the attack on Paul Pelosi on the Speaker of the House's San Francisco home (10-30-2022)
Nancy Pelosi says family "heartbroken and traumatized" after attack on husband
The House speaker wrote that 82-year-old Paul Pelosi's "condition continues to improve."
SFPD chief Scott expresses disgust over hammer attack that hospitalized Paul Pelosi
SFPD chief Bill Scott provides a brief but emotional update on home-invasion attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul (10-28-2022)
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, hospitalized after home invasion hammer attack
Team coverage of the latest on the brutal hammer attack on Paul Pelosi in the home he shares with wife, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (10-28-2022)
Raw video: SFPD press conference on assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband in home invasion
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was assaulted by a suspect wielding a hammer early Friday during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco residence.
Raw video: Aerial view of damage at home of House Speaker Pelosi following violent home invasion
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was assaulted by a suspect wielding a hammer early Friday during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco residence.
Deputies: Suspect in Lafayette attempted home invasion injured, taken to hospital
A man tried to invade a Lafayette home Saturday night and suffered injuries trying to do so.
Robbers pistol-whip victim during home invasion in San Francisco's Portola District
Police say a trio of robbers pistol-whipped their victim during a home invasion robbery in San Francisco's Portola District early Tuesday morning, leaving injuries that required the victim to be hospitalized.
2 arrested, 3rd suspect sought in El Cerrito home invasion
Police arrested two suspects and are searching for a third in connection with a home invasion and shooting in El Cerrito on Wednesday morning.
Transient Arrested For Lodi Home Invasion, Repeatedly Stabbing Resident
San Joaquin County Sheriffs arrested a 39-year-old transient near Lodi last week for allegedly breaking into two houses and stabbing the resident of one home repeatedly.
San Francisco Home Invasion Crime Spree Involving Gray Infiniti Stuns Residents
In an apparent crime spree in San Francisco, several homes in different neighborhoods across the city were targeted by home invasion robbers within a few hours involving a gray Infiniti.
Exclusive VIDEO: Sisters Hide In Bedroom During Terrifying San Francisco Home Invasion Robbery
Two San Francisco sisters huddled in a bedroom, terrified as a gang of home invasion robbers ransacked their Outer Mission/Ingleside neighborhood residence in a brazen daylight crime.
San Mateo Sheriff's Office Searching For Suspects In Millbrae Home Invasion
Two burglars are on the run Friday after breaking into a Millbrae home the morning before and robbing the occupant at gunpoint, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.
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49ers sign Lynch, Shanahan to multi-year extension
The San Francisco 49ers are banking on keeping a good thing going by extending the contracts of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Federal judge again strikes down California law banning high capacity gun magazines
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines.
Group seeks fix to dangerous SF intersections after elderly man killed in Mission District
An 80-year-old man who died after being struck by a vehicle in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office as Jian Huang.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in San Jose
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, according to police.
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Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Federal judge again strikes down California law banning high capacity gun magazines
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines.
Group seeks fix to dangerous SF intersections after elderly man killed in Mission District
An 80-year-old man who died after being struck by a vehicle in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office as Jian Huang.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in San Jose
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, according to police.
US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
President Joe Biden's education chief says he's open to using "whatever levers" are available — including federal money — to discourage colleges from giving preference to the children of alumni and donors.
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Group seeks fix to dangerous SF intersections after elderly man killed in Mission District
An 80-year-old man who died after being struck by a vehicle in San Francisco's Mission District on Wednesday has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office as Jian Huang.
Raiders WR Davante Adams shows off new skills in heartfelt home renovation
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits didn't involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan.
Pacific Coast Fog Fest an opportunity for Pacifica businesses to reconnect with community
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
72-year-old convicted in 2010 rape, murder of friend in San Francisco
A San Francisco jury convicted a 72-year-old man for raping and killing his friend in 2010, according to city prosecutors.
San Francisco aims to make historic downtown alleyway a destination for good times
City leaders in San Francisco had a message of optimism Thursday as they outlined one of their strategies to breathe new life into downtown at an overlooked alleyway.
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Passenger stabbed aboard BART train at 19th St. Oakland station; Suspect arrested
A 44-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly stabbing someone on a BART train in Oakland, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
Suspect still at large in shooting Pittsburg police claim is gang related
Pittsburg police said Thursday that people who allegedly killed a 24-year-old Antioch man in July are affiliated with the East Contra Costa County street gang Midtown.
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes, dead birds in Livermore; Spraying set for 3 locations
The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District will spray for mosquitoes Thursday night in Livermore as West Nile virus has been found in dead birds and mosquitoes in the area.
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud's cause of death was a drug overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
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Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in San Jose
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, according to police.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
49ers beat Giants on Latino Heritage Night at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers went into their home opener 2-0 so fans were already excited but many weren't just celebrating their team – they were celebrating their culture.
Farmworkers struggling with housing to receive assistance from the state
This year, officials started paying more attention to the deplorable living conditions some Bay Area farmworkers face. KPIX met a family in Gilroy that is just one of many who would benefit from new help being provided by the state.
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Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant on Mount Tamalpais
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
Smoky skies impacting daily life for some North Bay residents
The smoky skies this week caught some residents by surprise, but they say it's not as bad as previous years.
Vallejo man lied about having cancer for donations to play in Las Vegas poker event
A poker player who said he had terminal cancer and accepted thousands of dollars in donations so he could play in a World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas now admits it was all a lie.
Red Flag Warning issued for North Bay as gusty winds forecasted
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the interior North Bay mountains from Wednesday night through Thursday evening because of critical fire weather conditions that are expected to develop.
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49ers sign Lynch, Shanahan to multi-year extension
The San Francisco 49ers are banking on keeping a good thing going by extending the contracts of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Raiders WR Davante Adams shows off new skills in heartfelt home renovation
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits didn't involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan.
49ers blow past Giants 30-12, win 13th straight in regular season
Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and the 49ers won their 13th straight regular season game, 30-12 over the New York Giants on Thursday night.
Dodgers capitalize on Giants' blunders to win 7-2
The Dodgers capitalized on two physical and one mental blunder by the Giants to win 7-2 Thursday night.
Tigers beat last-place A's 7-3
The Detroit Tigers handed the Athletics their eighth consecutive loss, beating Oakland 7-3 on Thursday night.
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Passenger stabbed aboard BART train at 19th St. Oakland station; Suspect arrested
A 44-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly stabbing someone on a BART train in Oakland, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
72-year-old convicted in 2010 rape, murder of friend in San Francisco
A San Francisco jury convicted a 72-year-old man for raping and killing his friend in 2010, according to city prosecutors.
Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
Rideshare driver attacked, carjacked by rider in Stockton Police Department parking lot
Stockon police are investigating a brazen attack on a rideshare driver in their own department headquarters parking lot.
Haight Street business owner speaks out about car break-ins still plaguing San Francisco
Car break-ins are a problem all over San Francisco, but the crime seems to be committed with clockwork regularity on famous Haight Street.
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iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, has removed 59,000 this year
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.
Google sued for negligence after man drove off bridge while following map
The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence.
Santa Cruz County approves policy for use of AI among employees
Santa Cruz County employees will have ongoing guidance for the use of artificial intelligence on the job thanks to a new policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
1st Native American woman to go to space inspires crowd in hometown of Petaluma
The first Native American woman in space, Nicole Mann spoke to a rapt crowd of fans in her hometown of Petaluma at the Petaluma Woman's Club Tuesday.
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California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
San Mateo County latest to order healthcare workers wear masks between late fall - spring
Healthcare workers in San Mateo County will be required to wear masks between November and April, amid concerns about the increased spread of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV during those months.
San Francisco health officials hope data on drug use will provide answers in fentanyl crisis
It is a problem across the Bay Area, but the fentanyl crisis is hitting San Francisco especially hard, with the city reporting August was one of its deadliest months for overdoses.
New mask order for Contra Costa County health care workers in 'high-risk' facilities
Contra Costa County and other Bay Area counties are issuing a new masking order that applies to workers at "high-risk" health care facilities as COVID-19 cases are again rising.
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Federal judge again strikes down California law banning high capacity gun magazines
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines.
US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
President Joe Biden's education chief says he's open to using "whatever levers" are available — including federal money — to discourage colleges from giving preference to the children of alumni and donors.
Which agencies and services would a government shutdown affect most?
Here's a look at some of the federal government's functions that will and won't be impacted by a lapse in funding.
SF supervisors push for solutions to auto break-in epidemic
With over 15,000 car break-ins since January, it's not new for San Franciscans to be, or know, a victim of an auto burglary.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
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Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" to be reviewed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Oakland celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Festival
Oakland Pride returns to the East Bay city's streets as cheerful crowds fill several downtown blocks for the Sunday festival and parade.
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Raiders WR Davante Adams shows off new skills in heartfelt home renovation
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits didn't involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan.
Pacific Coast Fog Fest an opportunity for Pacifica businesses to reconnect with community
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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PIX Now Afternoon Edition 9-22-23
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Spare the Air alert remains in effect as wildfire smoke persists
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UC Berkeley's course unravels the science of happiness
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission is returning with asteroid samples after 7-year journey
After traveling nearly a billion miles, NASA’s Planetary Scientist Giada Arney explains the mission to study the asteroid Bennu and the exciting details discovered. (09-22-23)
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Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.