Caught on camera: donations stolen from South City mosque
Multiple Bay Area mosques have been victims of donation theft during Ramadan. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-15-22)
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Bay Area Houses Of Worship Set For Large Celebrations Without COVID-19 Restrictions
With Passover, Easter and Ramadan happening all at once, houses of worship across the Bay Area are ready for large gatherings for the first time since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
China Crackdown On Apple Store Targets Audible, Apps For Bible, Quran
Amazon's audiobook service Audible and phone apps for reading the holy books of Islam and Christianity have disappeared from the Apple store in mainland China
Santa Clara Teen Forced to Remove Hijab Before Boarding Air Canada Flight at SFO
A 13-year-old Bay Area athlete traveling with her squash team says she was forced to remove her hijab in the jetway at SFO by an Air Canada agent.
Dozens Gather In Sunnyvale To Support Muslim Community Before Isaiah Peoples Court Appearance
Dozens came out in Sunnyvale as a sign of solidarity for the Muslim community Wednesday, one day before Isaiah Peoples will find out if he's charged with a committing a hate crime.
Twitter CEO Knocked For Promoting Myanmar Meditation Retreat
Extolling the virtues of Myanmar as a travel destination while bypassing the plight of a minority group persecuted by the Southeast Asian nation's government is not going over well for CEO Jack Dorsey
Samsung Accused Of Religious Discrimination During Job Interview
The Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a complaint against Samsung on behalf of a Muslim man who alleges religious discrimination during a job interview at the company in 2017.
Hayward City Council Candidate Fights Through Overt Racism, Islamophobia
The campaign trail for Hayward's city council is turning ugly for Aisha Wahab, a Muslim candidate who has become the target of racial remarks and other threats.
Muslim Group Seeks Action From SJPD Chief Over Alleged Bias
A Muslim civil rights organization has sent San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia a letter with demands after a Lebanese-American police officer alleged blatant racism within the department last week.
Muslim SJPD Officer Sues Department Over Harassment
Officer Nabil Haidar filed the suit alleging harassment and discrimination based on race, national origin and religion, saying he experienced those after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Sacramento Islamic Center Receives Quran Submerged In Lard
Police are investigating the mailing of a Quran submerged in a tub of what appeared to be pork lard to a Northern California Islamic center.
Anti-Shariah Rally Draws Counter-Protesters To South Bay Demonstrations
Anti-Shariah protesters and counter-protesters faced off in the South Bay Saturday.
Bay Area Woman Bridges Divides With Meet-a-Muslim Project
A Fremont resident created "Meet a Muslim" where she speaks to groups and answers whatever questions they may have about Muslim people.
6 Killed In Attack At Quebec City Mosque
A shooting at a Quebec City mosque during evening prayers left six people dead in an attack that Canada's prime minister called an act of terrorism
Kaepernick Denies Rumor He's Converted To Islam
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has spent much of his time since he began his national anthem protest over the state of race relations in the United States denying rumors circulating around his action on the Internet.
Islamic Symbol Graffiti Found At French American School In San Francisco
Police are investigating a vandalism incident involving an Islamic symbol at the French American International school in San Francisco.
#WhoIsMuhammad Billboards In Bay Area, Across U.S. Aim To Raise Awareness About Islam
The Bay Area is part of a nationwide billboard campaign that aims to dispel myths about Muslim Americans called #WhoisMuhammad.
Oakland Imam Seeks Answers After Brother Investigated For Threats Was Killed By Boston-Area Police
On Tuesday, Usaama Rahim was fatally shot by authorities near Boston. Sources told CBS News that officials has been tracking Rahim for the past 2-3 weeks.
Pew: Numbers Of Religiously Unaffiliated Projected To Rise In U.S., Fall Worldwide By 2050
Pew projects all of the major religious groups, with the exception of Buddhists, will have higher percentages of the world's population, which is expected to be 9.3 billion people by the middle of the century.
America's First Muslim College Gains Accreditation In Berkeley
A liberal-arts school in Berkeley has become the first Islamic institution of higher learning in the United States.
War On LGBT Community: ISIS Executes 5 'Gay Men' In 1 Month
The self-proclaimed Islamic state has reportedly hurled a man believed to be gay off a Syrian high-rise as part of their continued war on the LGBT community.
Milpitas Burger Joint With All-Halal Options Not Just For Muslims
Wayback Burgers in Milpitas is the first Halal franchise for the national chain, and its first Bay Area location.
Did Duke University Cave On Religious Inclusion Over Political Pressure Or Security Threat?
Before it unraveled, a plan to use Duke University's chapel tower in a call to prayer for the school's Muslim community was meant to promote religious unity, but things changed course after mounting criticism and the threats against security.
Hitler Appearing In Ads On SF Muni Buses
Another round of controversial ads appearing on San Francisco Muni buses demands an end to U.S. aid to Islamic countries, stating that "Islamic Jew-Hatred: It's In The Quran," while depicting Adolf Hitler as an ally of the Muslim world.
UC Berkeley Students Protest Invitation For Bill Maher To Speak After Comments About Muslims
Students at UC Berkeley have signed a petition asking the university to cancel an invitation to let talk show host and comedian Bill Maher speak, following comments he recently made about Islam.
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District on Wednesday issued a rattlesnake advisory warning visitors to watch out for the venomous reptiles.
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
Texas shooting prompts renewed focus on security for teacher
A South Bay teacher reacting to this week's horrific school shooting is now keeping escape plans and unusual safety supplies in her classroom as a precaution.
San Jose marks 1 year after mass shooting at VTA railyard
The city of San Jose on Thursday marked one year since the massacre at the VTA railyard, mourning the nine workers who were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area history.
Police chase follows iPhone robbery at Santa Rosa store; suspect jailed
A man who allegedly robbed multiple iPhones from a store in Santa Rosa was arrested after a high-speed police chase Wednesday.
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District on Wednesday issued a rattlesnake advisory warning visitors to watch out for the venomous reptiles.
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
San Francisco post-pandemic population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau reports San Francisco had the largest percentage drop in population in the U.S. from early on in the pandemic to last summer.
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk over claims that he 'deflated' stock price
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaging in "unlawful conduct" aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
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East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District on Wednesday issued a rattlesnake advisory warning visitors to watch out for the venomous reptiles.
Shop Concord program relaunches for Memorial Day weekend
The city of Concord has relaunched the popular Shop Concord program, supporting the city's small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally over Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
Fremont man dies days after fiery standoff with police, firefighters
A man who threatened to open fire on police and firefighters outside his Fremont home as he attempted to burn the residence died at a hospital days after the end of an hours-long standoff, police said Thursday.
1 killed, another wounded in east Oakland shooting Wednesday
An Oakland man was killed and another person apparently wounded in a shooting in the eastern neighborhoods of Oakland Wednesday night, police said Thursday.
CHP says 1 dead in crash on Hwy 4 off-ramp in Contra Costa County
One person died in a solo car crash on an off-ramp from state Highway 4 near Pittsburg on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Nature battles back in fire-scarred Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park has reached a milestone in its recovery from a wildfire that destroyed nearly all its historic buildings and facilities, shutting down the park for nearly two years.
Texas shooting prompts renewed focus on security for teacher
A South Bay teacher reacting to this week's horrific school shooting is now keeping escape plans and unusual safety supplies in her classroom as a precaution.
San Jose marks 1 year after mass shooting at VTA railyard
The city of San Jose on Thursday marked one year since the massacre at the VTA railyard, mourning the nine workers who were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area history.
Family of slain VTA employee sues transit agency for failing to stop gunman
The family of a Santa Clara Valley Transit Agency (VTA) employee killed in a mass shooting last year announced Thursday they are suing the transit agency and other groups for failing to address issues with the shooter, who was also a VTA employee.
Salinas gang member sentenced to 50-years-to-life for 2017 murder
A judge sentenced a 22-year-old Salinas man who identified as a Norteno gang member to 50-years-to-life in prison after his conviction in a 2017 shooting death, Monterey County prosecutors said.
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Police chase follows iPhone robbery at Santa Rosa store; suspect jailed
A man who allegedly robbed multiple iPhones from a store in Santa Rosa was arrested after a high-speed police chase Wednesday.
San Rafael swim coach accused of arranging meeting with juvenile for sex
A San Rafael swimming coach was arrested Wednesday and charged with arranging a meeting with a juvenile for sex, police said Thursday.
Woman stabbed in San Rafael; suspect arrested after high-speed chase
A 55-year-old woman is expected to survive multiple stab wounds she suffered early Wednesday in San Rafael, allegedly at the hands of a man police arrested later that morning after a high-speed pursuit.
Man critically hurt after being shot by state parole officer in Santa Rosa
A man shot by a state parole officer Wednesday in Santa Rosa is in critical condition following emergency surgery, according to an 8 p.m. Facebook post from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
North Bay firefighters offer inside look as fire season looms
As firefighters all over the Bay Area prepare for what's expected to be another rough year, firefighters in the North Bay gave an inside look at what they will be going through in the months to come.
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Warriors' 'gentleman's sweep' thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration.
Rangers score 3 in 9th off A's bullpen in 4-1 win
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 4-1 on Thursday night.
Thompson, Green, Looney lead Warriors to NBA Finals
Klay Thompson scored 32 points while Kevon Looney added 18 rebounds and 11 points, leading Golden State to a 120-110 victory over Dallas to advance to their sixth NBA Finals in eight years.
Bats stay hot, Giants rout Mets in finale
Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
A's send slumping Mariners to last place in AL West
Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both homered off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray, and the Oakland Athletics beat Seattle 4-2 on Wednesday, dropping the Mariners into last place in the AL West.
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Criticism mounts over Uvalde police response during school shooting
Law enforcement officers are facing mounting criticism over how much time elapsed before they confronted and killed the school shooter. (5-26-22)
Texas school shooting prompts one teacher's renewed focus on security
Andria Borba talks to a Bay Area teacher who is taking extra security steps in her classroom. (5-26-22)
Texas School Shooting: Gunman was inside classroom for nearly an hour
Authorities in Texas announced Thursday afternoon the gunman who killed 19 children and two elementary school teachers this week entered the school unobstructed. (5-26-22)
San Jose marks 1 year after mass shooting at VTA railyard
Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of the deadly shooting at the VTA railyard in San Jose. Len Ramirez reports. (5-26-22)
Texas shooting prompts renewed focus on security for teacher
A South Bay teacher reacting to this week's horrific school shooting is now keeping escape plans and unusual safety supplies in her classroom as a precaution.
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Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk over claims that he 'deflated' stock price
Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaging in "unlawful conduct" aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.
Apple hikes starting pay for retail workers amid union push
IPhone maker is lifting its minimum wage for store employees to $22 per hour, according to a report.
Marin County leaders pause new short-term rentals along coast
On Tuesday, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on short term rentals in the county's western communities.
Twitter to pay $150M penalty to feds over privacy of users' data
Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators' allegations that the San Francisco-based social platform failed to protect the privacy of users' data over a six-year span.
Temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals approved for West Marin County
Marin County temporarily paused its approval Tuesday of new short-term vacation rental permits in West Marin in an effort to protect the area's already scant housing supply.
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Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
CoCo county launching 4 'test to treat' sites to increase access to COVID medication
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Wednesday the opening of four COVID-19 testing sites this week that will also make prescription medication available for those who test positive.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
Contra Costa health officials warn COVID cases, hospitalizations rising
Contra Costa County health officials told the county Board of Supervisors Tuesday that COVID-19 numbers are on the rise.
Sacramento County officials investigate California's probable first monkeypox case
Sacramento County public health officials say they are investigating a probable travel-related case of the monkeypox virus.
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Bill banning declawing of cats in most cases pass state assembly
The declawing of cats for anything other than health reasons could be outlawed in California soon after a bill that halts what animal rights activists say is a painful procedure used primarily to prevent torn furniture and scratched skin passed the assembly Thursday.
Family of slain VTA employee sues transit agency for failing to stop gunman
The family of a Santa Clara Valley Transit Agency (VTA) employee killed in a mass shooting last year announced Thursday they are suing the transit agency and other groups for failing to address issues with the shooter, who was also a VTA employee.
Oakland City Council to consider tax hike for larger businesses
A coalition of elected officials, business leaders and labor struck a compromise that will have businesses paying about $10,000 more in taxes on average if they have Oakland-based gross receipts of $50 million or more.
Newsom, legislative leaders promise swift action on new gun control measures
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's legislative leaders announced swift action to pass new gun control initiatives Wednesday, including a bill allowing lawsuits against illegal gun manufacturers and distributors.
NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
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Mayor Breed won't participate in SF Pride parade if police uniform ban remains in place
Mayor London Breed announced Monday she would not participate in this year's Pride parade over the organizers refusal to lift a ban blocking LGBTQ+ peace officers in uniform from taking part.
Crowd gathers in Castro District to celebrate Harvey Milk Day
People gathered in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday to remember the life and legacy of Harvey Milk on what would have been the gay rights icon's 92nd birthday.
Bay to Breakers will give awards to non-binary runners
Nonbinary runners competing in the Bay to Breakers race on Sunday will now have the chance to win an award in their gender category as the event returns for the first time since the pandemic began.
Never forgotten; Massive AIDS Quilt display set for San Francisco Pride Month
The AIDS Memorial Quilt will mark its 35th anniversary with a monumental event during PRIDE month. 3000 panels of the historic tapestry will be on display in Golden Gate Park.
State Sen. Wiener decries Alabama anti-trans law
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) is doubling-down on his push for Senate Bill 107, which would make California a "refuge" for trans minors and their parents.
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Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday. Betty Yu reports. (5-26-22)
Headliner Momotombo SF ready to rock Carnaval San Francisco
This year's Carnaval San Francisco headliner is ready to get festival-goers grooving to Latin rock on Sunday.
Andy Fletcher, Depeche Mode keyboardist and founding member, dead at 60
The band announced Fletcher's passing via Twitter on Thursday.
Heavy Psych Sounds Festival brings 2 days of monolithic riffs to San Francisco
A two-day blowout of heavy psychedelia returns to San Francisco this weekend when the Heavy Psych Sounds Fest brings 15 bands to an outdoor stage at Thee Parkside.
Plastic Ono Band, Yes drummer Alan White dies at 72
White's wife announced his death following a brief illness via his official Facebook page on Thursday.
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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.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
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.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
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.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
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.
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Warriors' gentleman's sweep thrills fans at Chase Center
As the Warriors took care of business on the court Thursday night, the crowd inside and outside Chase Center erupted into a massive celebration. Andrea Nakano reports. (5-26-22)
Criticism mounts over Uvalde police response during school shooting
Law enforcement officers are facing mounting criticism over how much time elapsed before they confronted and killed the school shooter. (5-26-22)
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East Bay Parks warn of rattlesnake population boom
The East Bay Regional Park District has issued a rattlesnake advisory. Wilson Walker reports. (5-26-22)
San Francisco population drop steepest among major U.S. cities
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the city has the largest percentage population drop during the pandemic. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-26-22)
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San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
Educator's nonprofit group helps lift students in poor-performing schools
Students in some of the country's worst-performing schools are making the grade, thanks to a nonprofit led by a man whose life mission is motivated by a childhood science fair experience.
East Bay choir program teaches teens the power of music
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
Formerly homeless Peninsula man helps others get off the streets, furnishes their homes
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
Marin woman's group gives opportunity for all to play sports
Thanks to a Mill Valley woman, thousands of people with physical and developmental disabilities are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Instead, they are in the game.
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South Bay scholars, best friends separated by COVID, pick up where they left off
If the past two years have taught us nothing else, it's that friendships are what keeps us going in the toughest of times. Veronica Toscano and Nyia Roberts are two Students Rising Above scholars who's bond has remained stronger than ever.
Hayward scholar trades career in finance for hometown police badge
Many Students Rising Above scholars end up in jobs they didn't plan for. Victor Arellano thought he would work in finance until he saw a need in his own hometown. Now he's a police officer in Hayward.
Multi-tasking UC Berkeley grad student shines at home, in classroom
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
East Bay law student's busy schedule brings joy on healing journey
Donzahniya Pitre's enjoying every busy moment with her 19-month-old daughter, Nyrobi. The full-time working mom has a very hectic schedule. But being a parent is a joyful, and important part of her healing journey.
Richmond Scholar Joins Forces With Father To Launch Own Company
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.