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A former Sonoma resident and Instagram social influencer who reported an attempted kidnapping of her young children was convicted Wednesday of making a false report of a crime.
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
Shawn Chitnis reports on worries some content creators are having over paid account verification being rolled out for Facebook and Instagram (3-20-2023)
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of "revenge porn" images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram.
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
The decision by Facebook's parent company to soon reinstate Donald Trump's account comes at a critical moment for the former president as he tries to build campaign momentum for a return to the White House.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Twitter users will no longer be able to link to certain rival social media websites, including what the company described Sunday as "prohibited platforms" Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon.
Memos show Facebook, now Meta, employees raising concern about company research that showed Instagram made girls feel worse about their bodies.
The rapper, who was recently suspended from Instagram and Twitter, said "we have the right to freely express ourselves."
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Facebook parent Meta says it has removed a network of accounts linked to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group it banned in 2018.
In an East Bay triumph thanks to social media pseudo-science, Concord has been named America's happiest city.
Sisters Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian want to keep Instagram photo-centric in the era of TikTok videos.
A new study evaluated Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Youtube's policies to keep LGBTQ people safe — and gave each a failing grade.
California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms.
Russian regulators said Friday that the country's internet users will be blocked from accessing Instagram, saying it's being used to call for violence against Russian soldiers.
An Oakland man was sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a sexual extortion scheme targeting teens on Instagram, federal prosecutors say.
The head of a Senate panel examining social media's negative effects on young people has dismissed as "a public relations tactic" some safety measures announced by Facebook's popular Instagram platform.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Thursday a nationwide investigation into the company formerly known as Facebook and the impact its app Instagram has on America's youth.
A new whistleblower is taking on Menlo Park-based Facebook just a couple weeks after Frances Haugen testified to members of Congress the tech giant chooses profit over safety.
The family of a slain journalist is asking the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Facebook for failing to remove online footage of her shooting death.
Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features, including prompting teens to take a break using its app Instagram and "nudging" teens if they are repeatedly looking at content that's not conducive to their well-being.
Businesses here in the Bay Area and around the world suffered serious losses Monday when Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp all went down for several hours.
Two people are dead following a collision near Bean Hollow Road in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol said.
Tuesday marked the first business day since a major California insurance company, State Farm, announced it will no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies anywhere in the state.
The long-defunct Berkeley Pier may finally get another life. Plans to rebuild the structure, and add a new ferry service, have taken a big step forward with another $5 million in funding
As the Earth's ice melts and sea levels rise, cities along the coast are considering ways to hold back the rising waters. But a new government study predicts that many of California's most iconic beaches are in danger of disappearing.
A man who is a wanted fugitive has barricaded himself on a residential property in Stockton and officers have been on the scene since 4:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday evening.
Two people are dead following a collision near Bean Hollow Road in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol said.
Tuesday marked the first business day since a major California insurance company, State Farm, announced it will no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies anywhere in the state.
The long-defunct Berkeley Pier may finally get another life. Plans to rebuild the structure, and add a new ferry service, have taken a big step forward with another $5 million in funding
As the Earth's ice melts and sea levels rise, cities along the coast are considering ways to hold back the rising waters. But a new government study predicts that many of California's most iconic beaches are in danger of disappearing.
A man who is a wanted fugitive has barricaded himself on a residential property in Stockton and officers have been on the scene since 4:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday evening.
Two people are dead following a collision near Bean Hollow Road in San Mateo County on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol said.
Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee, is hiring a high-profile Florida-based lawyer to defend him after his previous attorney stepped down Tuesday, citing an undisclosed conflict of interest.
Police have identified a suspect in a stabbing Monday at a bakery in San Francisco's Chinatown district.
A 63-year-old San Francisco man faces 25 years to life in prison after a jury convicted him of the horrific murder of a 79-year-old woman that was partially captured on Zoom.
A delayed start to coyote season has not stopped city agencies from beginning their awareness campaign around local parks to make sure residents stay alert and protect young children and smaller dogs.
The long-defunct Berkeley Pier may finally get another life. Plans to rebuild the structure, and add a new ferry service, have taken a big step forward with another $5 million in funding
As the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Governor Gavin Newsom that his ambitious climate targets will crumble without adequate funding for public transportation.
The suspect in the 2019 murder of 16-year-old Emanuel Moseby at a Livermore Taco Bell has been captured in Mexico and returned to the Bay Area to face charges.
A San Joaquin County sheriff's deputy was released from a hospital Monday following a pursuit of three armed carjacking suspects that ended in a crash near state Highway 120 in Manteca.
A 21-year-old Concord man has been identified as the victim in a fatal collision involving four vehicles early Thursday morning on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore, according to the Alameda County coroner's bureau and the California Highway Patrol.
Elected leaders in Santa Clara County touted encouraging new numbers showing a decline in the county's overall homeless population. At the same time, they also acknowledged an alarming increase in the number of homeless families living on the streets.
Many migrants have been processed at the border and have made their way to different parts of the U.S. – some here in the Bay Area.
Two Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies were allegedly stabbed by an inmate at the Main Jail Sunday in what sheriff's officials are calling an "unprovoked attack."
One person was dead, another wounded and a northbound lane on Highway 87 shutdown during the morning commute early Tuesday in a shooting that occurred in a homeless encampment near Willow Street in San Jose.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the the first time residents can use all-day amenities at Seacliff State Beach following extensive storm damage.
A Concord man was convicted Tuesday for the 2019 murder of a teenager at the Petaluma Factory Outlets.
The Napa County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end its drought emergency declaration.
With water bills seeing an increase in the near future, many Marin residents have been left with unanswered questions.
A man talking on his phone at Santa Rosa Memorial Park cemetery early Saturday was confronted by a caretaker who pointed a gun at him and ordered him to leave -- then fired into the ground, police said.
Two San Francisco women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.
Longtime Golden State GM Bob Myers, architect of the Warriors dynasty and four NBA championships, ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing he was stepping down as the franchise's president and general manager.
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas' economy.
The surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss.
William Contreras homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the San Francisco Giants for a 7-5 win on Sunday.
In a fight until the finish, Newgarden caught up with the reigning champion Ericsson in the final lap, taking the lead and finishing in first.
A man who is a wanted fugitive has barricaded himself on a residential property in Stockton and officers have been on the scene since 4:30 p.m., the Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday evening.
Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee, is hiring a high-profile Florida-based lawyer to defend him after his previous attorney stepped down Tuesday, citing an undisclosed conflict of interest.
Police have identified a suspect in a stabbing Monday at a bakery in San Francisco's Chinatown district.
The suspect in the 2019 murder of 16-year-old Emanuel Moseby at a Livermore Taco Bell has been captured in Mexico and returned to the Bay Area to face charges.
A San Joaquin County sheriff's deputy was released from a hospital Monday following a pursuit of three armed carjacking suspects that ended in a crash near state Highway 120 in Manteca.
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at the Texas prison where she will spend the next 11 years serving her sentence for overseeing an infamous blood-testing hoax
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Shares of Nvidia, already one of the world's most valuable companies, skyrocketed Thursday after the chipmaker forecast a huge jump in revenue, signaling how vastly the broadening use of artificial intelligence could reshape the tech sector.
While shaky and skewered by critics, Twitter's forum for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce his presidential run nevertheless underscored the platform's unmistakable shift to the right under new owner Elon Musk.
Facebook-parent Meta has begun cutting employees in its business groups as part of a previously announced round of layoffs
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report that shows the correlation between social media use and youth mental health.
A summit in Half Moon Bay Saturday offered farmworkers an opportunity to air grievances and offer suggestions for quality of life improvements.
As the upcoming state budget deadline looms over California, state policymakers warned Governor Gavin Newsom that his ambitious climate targets will crumble without adequate funding for public transportation.
Many migrants have been processed at the border and have made their way to different parts of the U.S. – some here in the Bay Area.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new MLB stadium with tax credits and bonds would further jolt Las Vegas' economy.
Part of San Francisco Mayor London Breed budget plan is to continue pouring millions of dollars into community ambassadors like two who are part of an all-female team working to help those in the streets.
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Target stores have come under fire lately for a line of Pride-themed merchandise that has put the company in a crossfire in the culture war over LGBTQ+ rights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have backtracked on a decision to uninvite the San Francisco-based Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from a Pride Night event following a backlash from the LGTBQ+ community and their supporters.
Organizers of Twin Peak's 28th annual Pink Triangle are seeking volunteers to help set up the symbol that glows above the city during Pride month.
Excitement and pride are palpable at the San Francisco LGBT Center as the news spreads about the groundbreaking appointment of D'Arcy Drollinger as the city's first drag laureate.
State appeals court rules that Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten should be let out of prison on parole.
Cruising down 24th Street, the heart of San Francisco's Carnaval scene, Vince Mabutas, a proud lowrider, is in his element.
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays its first hometown show since 2019, performing tunes from the band's latest effort 'Beyond Vision' at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
On Sunday, the Carnaval Grand Parade returned to the streets of San Francisco's Mission District with samba dancers, lowriders, floats with multicultural themes and brightly costumed performers.
An explosion of color, music, culture, food and dancing to Brazilian, Caribbean and Latin rhythms comes to San Francisco's Mission for the 45th annual Carnaval Festival and Grand Parade.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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.
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.
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.
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
The long-defunct Berkeley Pier may finally get another life. Plans to rebuild the structure, and add a new ferry service, have taken a big step forward with another $5 million in funding
Tuesday 7pm news headlines from KPIX
Tuesday marked the first business day since State Farm announced it will no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies anywhere in the state. While customers who already have policies won't see those canceled, homeowners say the trend is unsettling. Katie Nielsen reports.
State lawmakers are warning the Bay Area is on the cusp of a transit death spiral if funding doesn't increase soon.
Devin Fehely reports on the recently released homeless population count for Santa Clara county, and what the numbers indicate for the people living there. (5/30/2023)
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.
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
A Peninsula woman whose art program is being used in 26 states is now seeing her curriculum distributed worldwide.
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.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
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.
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.
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.