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A section of a major highway in Northern California reopened Thursday afternoon after a nearly 24-hour closure caused by blizzard conditions as the latest of back-to-back storms pushed through, authorities said.
Nearly all lanes of Interstate 5 in northern Los Angeles County were reopened Sunday as firefighters made progress on a wildfire that jumped across the road and spread across dry hillsides.
Bay Area-based big-rig drivers and other motorists have the opportunity temporarily to get a hot meal on the road even though most restaurants are closed.
A gunman who killed a woman and wounded five others on a Bay Area-bound Greyhound bus was cursing and muttering incoherently before the attack, passengers and authorities said.
One of the main highway links between Northern and Southern California reopened Friday morning, 36 hours after a major storm on Christmas closed the Grapevine section of Interstate 5.
Main links for drivers between Northern and Southern California were closed Thursday after a major storm brought rain and snow to the region over the Christmas Day holiday.
A Pacific Gas and Electric pickup truck was by a bullet at while driving on a freeway in a rural Northern California county, according the California Highway Patrol.
Two Richmond children have been identified as victims in a fatal rollover crash on Interstate 5 in Kern County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A San Francisco family was in mourning after a fatal crash along Interstate 5 killed a father and left three other family members in the hospital.
At least 100 cars were trapped on southbound Interstate 5 near the Grapevine, after 2 massive crashes involving several dozen cars.
The Delta Fire in California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest was burning out of control Saturday with crews scrambling to prevent it from reaching mountain communities.
The Delta Fire broke out Wednesday north of Redding, closing Interstate 5 in both directions. It has tripled in size and now fire crews have a long battle ahead.
Firefighters toiled in stifling heat Saturday on the lines of destructive wildfires across California and several western states, struggling to tame blazes that have forced evacuations of hundreds of homes.
The fire, called Klamathon, started Thursday afternoon and has forced evacuations in the small town of Hornbrook, California.
Officials say a woman driving a Chevrolet south on northbound Interstate 5 collided with a Dodge carrying three women and two men and all died at the scene.
Investigators are looking into whether the Amtrak engineer whose speeding train plunged off an overpass, killing at least three people, was distracted by the presence of an employee-in-training next to him in the locomotive, a federal official said Tuesday.
An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new route hurtled off an overpass south of Seattle on Monday and spilled some of its cars onto the highway below, killing at least three people, injuring more than 100 and crushing two vehicles.
New Year's Eve was a traffic nightmare for drivers hoping to get to or from Southern California on California's main artery.
A fiery minivan wreck killed two mothers and their four children early Tuesday on a highway in northern Los Angeles County, authorities said.
The sinkhole that opened up on Tuesday on the northbound side of Interstate 5 south of Tracy has now shut down traffic in both directions of the freeway in that area.
A sinkhole on the I-5 south of Tracy has as shut down all northbound lanes of the major California freeway, according to officials.
A Livermore man was arrested at his home after he allegedly shot at a car on a highway in Fresno County on Sunday morning during a road rage incident.
The NWS warns a winter storm could wreak havoc on holiday travelers by shutting down the main artery connecting Northern and Southern California on Christmas Eve.
A body and a car buried under feet of mud have been found at the scene of a flash flood that inundated a road northeast of Los Angeles last week.
The storms unleashed flash flood and debris flows along Highway 58, Interstate 5 and in two small mountainside communities north of Los Angeles.
A hang glider made a "hard landing," fell ten feet and landed on their head.
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly killing another man near the Cal State University campus, in Hayward.
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9.
An East Bay shelter uses a method called Tellington Touch, or T-Touch to calm nervous dogs and boost their chances for adoption.
A Navy veteran who lives near the water south of San Francisco helped spur the revival of a bygone military tradition at one of the city's most famed bars.
A hang glider made a "hard landing," fell ten feet and landed on their head.
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly killing another man near the Cal State University campus, in Hayward.
An East Bay shelter uses a method called Tellington Touch, or T-Touch to calm nervous dogs and boost their chances for adoption.
A Navy veteran who lives near the water south of San Francisco helped spur the revival of a bygone military tradition at one of the city's most famed bars.
Police in San Mateo arrested two people on drug and child endangerment charges following a traffic stop late Sunday night.
A hang glider made a "hard landing," fell ten feet and landed on their head.
A Navy veteran who lives near the water south of San Francisco helped spur the revival of a bygone military tradition at one of the city's most famed bars.
Police in San Mateo arrested two people on drug and child endangerment charges following a traffic stop late Sunday night.
With the start of Fleet Week in San Francisco, on Nob Hill there is a reminder of some important Bay Area history: a window packed with history, memories, and buckets of tears.
While San Francisco Fleet Week celebrates the Armed Forces, the event is also an opportunity for first responders to sharpen their disaster response skills.
A man was arrested Monday for allegedly killing another man near the Cal State University campus, in Hayward.
An East Bay shelter uses a method called Tellington Touch, or T-Touch to calm nervous dogs and boost their chances for adoption.
Two young gunmen entered an Airbnb rental in a north Oakland neighborhood over the weekend, opening fire and killing two Berkeley High brothers who were among 30 revelers at a 17-year-old's birthday party.
Police in Oakland are investigating a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in the Cypress Village neighborhood that marked the grim milestone of the city's 100th homicide this year, according to authorities.
Police in Oakland on Monday afternoon released security camera video that showed the two still at large suspects in the mass shooting at the King Estates campus last week.
It looks like Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes gets to stay out of prison for a few more weeks.
Police in Palo Alto have launched a hate crime investigation after a cyclist said he was attacked by a driver in the city's downtown last week.
A Peninsula man has been arrested and is facing hate crime and robbery charges after he allegedly attacked more than a dozen women of South Asian descent and stole their necklaces, prosecutors said.
Two wanted suspects out of Texas were arrested over the weekend in Sunnyvale following the theft of mail from residential mailboxes.
Over 100 city workers went on strike in Santa Cruz Monday as negotiations on a new labor contract passed a union deadline, and union leaders said in a statement that residents should expect delays and pauses in some city services.
More than a dozen homes have been evacuated in Corte Madera because of a gas leak.
A 33-year-old teacher at the Pope Valley Elementary School in Napa County has been arrested on 19 counts of lewd conduct with a minor including incidents that allegedly took place on school grounds.
A person in a pickup truck was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Sunday afternoon in rural Solano County.
Deputies are reminding Sebastopol residents that multiple law enforcement agencies will be practicing active shooter response training exercises at Analy High School on Sunday.
Two suspects have been charged with 21 counts of arson for a series of suspicious fires in the Healdsburg area last year.
Deebo Samuel turned a short catch into an electric 57-yard touchdown, Talanoa Hufanga returned an interception for a score and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-9.
Ahead of Monday night's game, two Niners fans, who are also siblings, are confident the 49ers will take this one against the Rams.
The Las Vegas Raiders won their first game of the season, 32-23, over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the Giants a 4-3 victory against the Diamondbacks.
Robbie Ray was tagged for home runs and the Mariners' hopes of hosting the AL wild-card series took a serious blow with a 10-3 loss to the A's on Sunday.
Police in San Mateo arrested two people on drug and child endangerment charges following a traffic stop late Sunday night.
Two young gunmen entered an Airbnb rental in a north Oakland neighborhood over the weekend, opening fire and killing two Berkeley High brothers who were among 30 revelers at a 17-year-old's birthday party.
A former construction contractor pleaded guilty Monday to bribery and rigging bids involving Caltrans projects, federal prosecutors said.
Police in Oakland are investigating a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in the Cypress Village neighborhood that marked the grim milestone of the city's 100th homicide this year, according to authorities.
Police in Oakland on Monday afternoon released security camera video that showed the two still at large suspects in the mass shooting at the King Estates campus last week.
Elon Musk drew backlash on Monday from Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, for his unsolicited advice on how to bring about "peace" amid Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.
Tesla announced its delivery and production numbers for the third quarter Sunday, reporting 343,000 total deliveries and 365,000 vehicles built, falling below analysts' forecasts.
GM's self-driving car subsidiary Cruise said earlier this year that it wants to add as many as 5,000 more robo-taxis to American streets, including in San Francisco.
A man has been arrested on vandalism charges in connection with cut telecommunication lines in a Fremont neighborhood that led to thousands of people losing internet and phone service.
Tesla will hold its 2nd annual AI Day in Palo Alto Friday evening. The event will include updates on Tesla's work in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics.
Regional grocery sold recalled Brie and Camembert in gift baskets and other products in eight states.
Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District will lift its onboard mask mandate Sunday for the first time since early June.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
Contra Costa County health officials lifted a trio of health orders this week that expanded the availability of COVID-19 testing in the early months of the pandemic.
It looks like Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes gets to stay out of prison for a few more weeks.
Elon Musk drew backlash on Monday from Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, for his unsolicited advice on how to bring about "peace" amid Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.
Over 100 city workers went on strike in Santa Cruz Monday as negotiations on a new labor contract passed a union deadline, and union leaders said in a statement that residents should expect delays and pauses in some city services.
One of the cases involves Nohemi Gonzalez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen killed in Paris in the 2015 ISIS attacks.
In efforts to make roads safer for wildlife crossings, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Friday to require Caltrans to prioritize crossing structures and barriers when building roadways.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
Kardashian is paying the settlement without admitting to or denying the SEC's findings, the agency said.
The star of the Disney+ series "Big Shot," whose looks and charm earned him a devoted following as Uncle Jesse in the sitcom "Full House," talks about fame, rehab, and the impact of the death of his friend Bob Saget.
The two-time Academy Award-winner talks about her performance as an orchestra conductor facing multiple crises, and about her preparation that, she believes, audiences shouldn't care about.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that limits the use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases in the state.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill limiting conservatorships that grant legal guardianship over individuals, a move that comes after Britney Spears' conservatorship case garnered national attention.
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.
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
Juliette Goodrich reports on how a local Navy veteran helped spur the revival of a military tradition at a famed San Francisco bar (10-3-2022)
KPIX 5 Evening News headlines for Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
The fear, confusion and constant barking in an animal shelter can make any dog feel anxious. Itay Tod shows us a shelter where a therapy that uses touch is helping dogs cope.
Skyler Henry reports on beginning of historic term for Supreme Court with first Black justice and four women justices on bench for the first time (10-3-2022)
While San Francisco Fleet Week celebrates the Armed Forces, the event is also an opportunity for first responders to sharpen their disaster response skills. Lauren Toms reports. (10/3/22)
An East Bay man saw that few women or people of color are getting jobs in one of technology's fastest-growing sectors. So he decided to do something about it.
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
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.