Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
Iowa
Tom Steyer Presidential Campaign Aide Offered Money For Endorsements
A top aide to Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer in Iowa has privately offered campaign contributions to local politicians in exchange for endorsing his White House bid.
Elizabeth Warren Campaign Volunteer From Piedmont Killed In Iowa Car Crash
A volunteer with Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's campaign has died in a western Iowa crash.
New Poll Shows Kamala Harris Surging In Iowa Following Debate
California Sen. Kamala Harris is surging in Iowa, according to a new poll in the early caucus state.
Harris Traveling To Iowa After Campaign Kickoff In Oakland
After kicking off her presidential campaign with a rally in Oakland, Sen. Kamala Harris is visiting Iowa, a crucial state in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.
Kamala Harris Stumps For 2018 Candidates In Iowa, As 2020 Nears
Sen. Kamala Harris of California launched a seven-stop tour of Iowa on Monday to galvanize the early vote for down-ballot Democratic candidates -- as prospective 2020 presidential candidates aggressively jockey for position, signaling their intentions to donors and Democratic voters.
Crowd Chants 'Lock Her Up!" About Feinstein At Iowa Trump Rally
The crowd in Iowa began chanting "Lock her up!" about Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California during President Trump's latest rally in Iowa Tuesday night.
Immigrant Charged In Iowa Student's Death Was Known By Alias
The Mexican man charged with abducting and killing an Iowa college student was known for years on the dairy farm where he worked by another name: John Budd.
Coworker: Mollie Tibbetts' Suspected Killer Acted Normally During Search
Autopsy Finds Mollie Tibbetts Died From 'Multiple Sharp Force Injuries'
A 20-year-old Iowa student found slain after vanishing last month while jogging died of "multiple sharp force injuries," according to preliminary autopsy results.
Lawyer Says Suspect In Tibbetts Slaying Is In The US Legally
An attorney for the man charged with murder in the death of an Iowa college student is claiming the government is wrong in its statements that he is in the country illegally.
Mollie Tibbetts Case: Man Charged In Murder Of Missing College Student
Investigators say a murder charge has been filed against a man who led them to remains believed to be the body of 20-year-old college student Mollie Tibbetts, who disappeared from her small hometown in central Iowa one month ago.
Teen's Headache Turns Out To Be Rare, Life-Threatening Illness
An Iowa teen dealing with headaches is now fighting for his life after doctors discovered he was actually suffering from a rare brain disease.
Passengers Safe After Allegiant Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing
157 passengers are safe after an Allegiant Airlines flight from Iowa to Arizona was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.
Vandal Does Donuts On Legendary 'Field Of Dreams'
A vandal has caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Field of Dreams by driving a vehicle onto the site made famous by the 1989 movie.
Apple Receives $208 Million In Tax Breaks For Iowa Data Centers
Iowa approved a deal Thursday to give Apple $208 million in state and local tax breaks to build two data storage centers near Des Moines and the promise to create 50 jobs.
2 Iowa Police Officers Killed In Separate Ambush-Style Attacks
Authorities apprehended a man Wednesday suspected in the early morning killings of two Des Moines area police officers who were shot to death while sitting in their patrol cars.
South Bay Camp Child Molestation Suspect Known As 'Papa Bear' Investigated By Feds For Months, Had Deportation Amnesty
The Santa Clara County science camp counselor charged with child molestation had been the focus of a federal investigation into child exploitation months before his arrest – and was able to kept his work permit issued through a program for immigrants brought illegally into the country despite the probe.
5.3 Million Chickens To Be Destroyed In Iowa Following Bird Flu Virus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the bird flu virus has been found at a farm holding nearly 10 percent of Iowa's egg-laying chickens.
App Downloads Driver's Licenses To Smartphones, Would Eliminate Trips To DMV
Those painful trips to the DMV may one day be a thing of the past. A company has come up with a way to put your driver's license on your smartphone.
Rising Star: Iowa Forward Jarrod Uthoff
Uthoff has been critical to Iowa's resurgence. The Hawkeyes are 15-3 with road losses to Iowa State and Wisconsin and a neutral court loss to Villanova, none by more than four points.
Judge Rules Sammy Hagar's Memoir Did Not Defame Woman
A defamation lawsuit against former Van Halen frontman, Sammy Hagar filed by a former Playboy bunny who claims he fathered her child has been dismissed...
Following Danica Patrick: U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa
Before Saturday's race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. had won the last three races at Iowa Speedway. Even when his engine blew and he was wrecking with teammate Carl Edwards, he still came to the checkered flag first to keep his wining streak alive.
Google Launches New Election-Only Search Site
Just in time for the Iowa caucuses, Google is launching a new website that focuses entirely on the U.S. elections. Google.com/elections is designed to be a hub for all things political during the election season.
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Thousands killed as huge earthquake and aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
'I did nothing wrong!' OPD chief Armstrong demands to be reinstated
Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong says a recently released report clears him from claims that he mishandled officer misconduct cases.
Sunnyvale man arrested in connection with violent San Jose kidnapping
A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested in the violent kidnapping and attempted robbery of a female associate as she walked near John Mise Park in West San Jose.
Contra Costa DA: 2021 fatal San Pablo Police shooting was justified
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday it determined San Pablo police were legally justified in shooting and killing a 45-year-old man who appeared to be holding a handgun during a traffic stop in 2021.
Atmospheric rivers aren't just a problem for California; They're changing the Arctic
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be recovering from the summer melt.
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'I did nothing wrong!' OPD chief Armstrong demands to be reinstated
Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong says a recently released report clears him from claims that he mishandled officer misconduct cases.
Sunnyvale man arrested in connection with violent San Jose kidnapping
A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested in the violent kidnapping and attempted robbery of a female associate as she walked near John Mise Park in West San Jose.
Contra Costa DA: 2021 fatal San Pablo Police shooting was justified
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday it determined San Pablo police were legally justified in shooting and killing a 45-year-old man who appeared to be holding a handgun during a traffic stop in 2021.
Atmospheric rivers aren't just a problem for California; They're changing the Arctic
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be recovering from the summer melt.
2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Peninsula firefighters rescue 3 people, including baby, trapped in rolled vehicle
San Mateo County firefighters rescued three people including an infant from rollover crash Sunday afternoon.
San Francisco Lunar New Year parade brings boost to Chinatown restaurants
Restaurants in San Francisco's Chinatown saw constant lines Saturday night, especially before and after the grand parade.
Hunt ends for mountain lion that attacked boy in San Mateo County
California wildlife officials have called off the search for a mountain lion that attacked a 5-year-old boy who was on a hiking trail in rural San Mateo County, saying there was little chance of capturing the animal.
Festive throng's spirits undampened in Chinatown for New Year parade
San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade went forward Saturday despite wet and rainy weather.
Giants fans' mood stays sunny at rainy Fan Fest
Saturday was the unofficial start of the baseball season with the San Francisco Giants hosting their annual Fan Fest at Oracle Park.
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'I did nothing wrong!' OPD chief Armstrong demands to be reinstated
Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong says a recently released report clears him from claims that he mishandled officer misconduct cases.
Contra Costa DA: 2021 fatal San Pablo Police shooting was justified
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday it determined San Pablo police were legally justified in shooting and killing a 45-year-old man who appeared to be holding a handgun during a traffic stop in 2021.
1 dead, another wounded in Sunday afternoon Oakland shooting
A shooting on East 18th Street in Oakland Sunday afternoon left one person dead and another injured, according to police.
Family demands justice for husky that died after tasing by Lodi police
Downtown Lodi echoed with chants of "Justice for Enzo" as dozens marched to protest the death of a 2-year-old husky that died after a police officer tased and dragged him late last month.
Oakland event celebrates reading to enhance lives of Black youth
On the first weekend of Black History Month, the Oakland chapter of Jack and Jill America sponsored an event to promote reading among African American young people.
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Sunnyvale man arrested in connection with violent San Jose kidnapping
A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested in the violent kidnapping and attempted robbery of a female associate as she walked near John Mise Park in West San Jose.
Man shot at San Jose residence Friday dies from injuries
Police in San Jose are investigating the city's third homicide of the year after a man who was shot at a home Friday died from their injuries Saturday afternoon.
San Jose police officer injured in shooting during standoff with suspect
A San Jose police officer was shot late Friday night during a standoff with a suspect and sustained an injury that was not life threatening.
Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
Palo Alto Police: Scammers use trick to steal necklace from woman
Police in Palo Alto are searching for two suspects who apparently tricked a woman to steal her necklace Thursday morning.
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2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
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Update: Warriors star Stephen Curry out indefinitely with partial ligament and membrane tears
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be out indefinitely after an injury Saturday tore ligaments and membranes in his left leg, according to the team.
Aaron Rodgers takes pro-am at Pebble as Rose grabs 54-hole lead
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally gets his name on the Wall of Champions behind the first tee at Pebble Beach, joining a long list that includes Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
Curry injures left leg leading Warriors over Mavs 119-113
The Warriors defeated Dallas 119-113 on Saturday night and the undermanned Mavericks team missing injured star Luka Doncic.
Watch Live: Watch Live: HBCU showdown between Grambling State at Alabama State
Grambling State Tigers will take on Alabama State Saturday.
California latest state making flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
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'I did nothing wrong!' OPD chief Armstrong demands to be reinstated
Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong says a recently released report clears him from claims that he mishandled officer misconduct cases.
Sunnyvale man arrested in connection with violent San Jose kidnapping
A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested in the violent kidnapping and attempted robbery of a female associate as she walked near John Mise Park in West San Jose.
Contra Costa DA: 2021 fatal San Pablo Police shooting was justified
The Contra Costa District Attorney's Office said Friday it determined San Pablo police were legally justified in shooting and killing a 45-year-old man who appeared to be holding a handgun during a traffic stop in 2021.
2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
1 dead, another wounded in Sunday afternoon Oakland shooting
A shooting on East 18th Street in Oakland Sunday afternoon left one person dead and another injured, according to police.
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Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
Apple suffers 1st quarterly sales decline in nearly 4 years
Apple on Thursday posted its first quarterly revenue drop in nearly four years after pandemic-driven restrictions on its China factories curtailed sales of the latest iPhone during the holiday season.
Google parent Alphabet posts lower Q4 profit amid ad squeeze, competition
Google's parent company Alphabet on Thursday posted lower profit and a small revenue increase for last year's fourth quarter, as a decline in online ad spending and competition from rivals weigh on the search giant.
Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
Politics
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Over 30 projects approved for funding in Tenderloin improvement plan
Over 30 community projects dedicated to bettering the lives of Tenderloin community members were awarded city funding, announced San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday.
DNC passes new primary calendar making S.C. first and booting Iowa
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
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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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Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony's most decorated artist in history.
Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win for audiobook
Davis has previously won an Oscar for best supporting actress for "Fences," an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating in "How to Get Away with Murder" and two Tony awards.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Taylor Swift fans, and Congress, take on Ticketmaster
Disappointed Swifties have filed a lawsuit against the ticket seller and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, who control 70% of the market, while Congress and the Justice Dept. are looking into their business.
KPIX Special Reports
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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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Warriors: Update on injury to Warriors star Steph Curry
Curry will be sidelined by his latest injury for several weeks.
Grammy Red Carpet: Music, entertainment stars rocked the red carpet at Sunday night's Grammys
What was your favorite?
Bay Area Taylor Swift fans flock to popup 'Bad Blood' bar
If you are a Taylor Swift fan, you are going to want to head over to the 'Bad Blood' popup bar
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
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.
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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.