8th horse dies at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby
Rio Moon "suffered a catastrophic injury" and was euthanized, becoming the eighth horse to die at the iconic track in recent weeks.
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Mage wins 149th Kentucky Derby amid controversy over horse deaths
A string of horse deaths cast a pall for some Kentucky Derby-goers on a mostly cloudy and warm day.
Bay Area Horse Trainer Speaks Out After Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby Winner Tests Positive For Banned Substance
The results of last week's Kentucky Derby are still unknown after the winning horse, Medina Spirit, tested positive for a banned race-day substance. But horse experts here in the Bay Area and across the country are pointing the finger at celebrity trainer Bob Baffert.
Medina Spirit Wins Kentucky Derby Giving Trainer Bob Baffert Record 7th Win
Medina Spirit fought off three challengers in the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby by a half-length, making Bob Baffert the winningest trainer in the race's 147-year history with seven.
Kentucky Derby 2021 Preview: Essential Quality The Favorite, Can He Break A 60-Year Drought To Win From Post 14?
Essential Quality entered the week as the favorite to win but drew the 14th position Tuesday. The last time a horse won from that spot was Carry Back in 1961.
Authentic's Upset Win at Kentucky Derby Overshadowed by Virus, Racial Unrest
Authentic crossed the finish line first at Kentucky Derby held without spectators, besting favorite Tiz the Law as thousands of protesters marched around the gates surrounding Churchill Downs, chanting Breonna Taylor's name.
Kentucky Derby Postponed Until September Due To Coronavirus Pandemic
For the first time in 55 years, the Kentucky Derby will not happen on the first Saturday in May.
Kentucky Derby Stunner: First Finisher Maximum Security Disqualified; Country House Wins
Country House has won the 145th Kentucky Derby on Saturday after Maximum Security became the first horse to be disqualified in the race.
2019 Kentucky Derby Lineup: Omaha Beach Injury Shakes Up 145th Run For The Roses
Without Omaha Beach, the 2019 Kentucky Derby field gets more competitive, with Game Winner, Improbable and Roadster all favorites.
Kentucky Derby Preview: Omaha Beach Scratched, A Trio Of Baffert Trained Horses Now Favorites
Five-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Bob Baffert enters the weekend with the top three horses in the field according to oddsmakers.
Woman Wagers $18 In Kentucky Derby, Wins $1.2 Million
A Texas woman walked away with a cool $1.2 million when Justify won the Kentucky Derby.
Justify Wins Run for the Roses in Record-Wet Kentucky Derby
Justify splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2½ lengths on Saturday, becoming the first colt in 136 years to wear the roses after not racing as a 2-year-old.
Kentucky Derby: How To Bet $100
Justify is the favorite for Saturday's race, but there are a few other horses to consider as well.
Kentucky Derby Preview: Justify Is The Colt To Beat
Despite having just three starts under his belt, Justify enters the 144th running of the Derby as the favorite.
It's Really Real! Always Dreaming Wins 143rd Kentucky Derby
Always Dreaming pulled away from Lookin at Lee in the slop to give trainer Todd Pletcher his second Derby victory at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby: How I'd Bet $100
Irish War Cry is my pick to win the 2017 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs this Saturday. He is the sole entry with two superior performances on his record this year.
Kentucky Derby Preview: No Superstars But A Great Race To Bet
The three-year streak of short-priced winners in the Kentucky Derby is likely coming to an end this Saturday, May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
How I'd Bet $100 On The Preakness Stakes
The most probable result for this Saturday's Preakness is a repeat of the Derby and there will be value in playing the top two from the Kentucky Derby in Nyquist and Exaggerator.
Nyquist Wins 142nd Running Of Kentucky Derby
The California-based Nyquist added a Kentucky Derby win to his already stellar resume at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Nyquist made it a perfect eight wins from eight career starts and handed his doubters a definitive statement proclaiming himself a potential superstar.
Nyquist Stays Undefeated With Kentucky Derby Victory
Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/4 lengths on Saturday, improving to 8-0 in his career as the fourth consecutive favorite to win the race.
How I'd Bet $100 On The Kentucky Derby
Handicappers will call Nyquist - the favorite in this Saturday's Kentucky Derby - a bad bet because he will offer little value at odds that could go as low as 2-1.
Kentucky Derby Preview: Nyquist Looks Ready To Wear Roses
This year's favorite to win the Kentucky Derby, Nyquist, has raced seven times at four different tracks from California to Kentucky to Florida and has landed in the winner's circle every time.
Weekend Guide To The Kentucky Derby
Put on your finest, brightly colored outfits and your large hats and make plans to spend time at the Kentucky Derby this spring...
Three-Time Kentucky Derby Winning Jockey Calvin Borel Retires
The amazing Calvin Borel has won 5,146 races in a career that covered 33 years. The horses he rode earned more than $127 million.
California Chrome To Return To Horse Racing Next Year
The 4-year-old colt is recovering from a bone bruise injury which triggered speculation that his racing career might be over.
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Oakland firefighters contain grass fire that damaged 1 home
Firefighters in Oakland were at the scene of a structure and grass fire in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood Monday afternoon.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Oakland firefighters contain grass fire that damaged 1 home
Firefighters in Oakland were at the scene of a structure and grass fire in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood Monday afternoon.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
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Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
Fight escalates to stabbing at San Mateo community center; 3 suspects arrested
A fight at a community center in San Mateo led to a stabbing and the arrest of three people over the weekend, authorities said.
Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
4 suspects in San Francisco Lower Haight homicide plead not guilty
Four people arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Francisco's Lower Haight earlier this year pleaded not guilty to murder, burglary and weapons charges, prosecutors said.
Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that will sideline him for at least the first two weeks of training camp.
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Oakland firefighters contain grass fire that damaged 1 home
Firefighters in Oakland were at the scene of a structure and grass fire in the Eastmont Hills neighborhood Monday afternoon.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
Blue Angels arrive in Oakland as San Francisco Fleet Week gets underway
The annual weeklong celebration of San Francisco's Fleet Week kicked off Monday as the Blue Angels arrived at the Oakland International Airport.
2 suspects arrested in deadly Oakland shooting following pursuit to Pleasant Hill
A man and woman suspected in a shooting that fatally injured a man were taken into custody Sunday night following a police pursuit from Oakland to Pleasant Hill.
Officer revives man overdosing on BART train in Oakland
A person who appeared to have overdosed on a BART train in Oakland early Sunday morning was revived by police, the agency said.
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
San Jose man accused of poisoning mother with fentanyl, attacking father
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
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Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Mill Valley police: Mountain lion spotted near Camino Alto
Mill Valley police said a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Camino Alto and Overhill Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
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Warriors star Klay Thompson open to playing for the Bahamas in 2024 Olympics
Warriors star Klay Thompson would seriously consider playing for his father's native country of the Bahamas in the Paris Olympics next year.
Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager
Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement Monday morning that the current leadership team "continues to have my full support."
Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that will sideline him for at least the first two weeks of training camp.
McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 wounded in overnight shooting in Hayward
One man has died and two others were injured following a shooting in Hayward early Monday morning.
Fight escalates to stabbing at San Mateo community center; 3 suspects arrested
A fight at a community center in San Mateo led to a stabbing and the arrest of three people over the weekend, authorities said.
4 suspects in San Francisco Lower Haight homicide plead not guilty
Four people arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in San Francisco's Lower Haight earlier this year pleaded not guilty to murder, burglary and weapons charges, prosecutors said.
2 suspects arrested in deadly Oakland shooting following pursuit to Pleasant Hill
A man and woman suspected in a shooting that fatally injured a man were taken into custody Sunday night following a police pursuit from Oakland to Pleasant Hill.
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Google antitrust trial: Microsoft CEO says unfair practices led to search engine dominance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
Mark Zuckerberg launches Meta developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
Apple exec defends the decision to make Google default search engine on iPhones, Macs
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
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Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
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Public funeral service for Sen. Feinstein to be held at San Francisco City Hall steps
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week, will lie in state at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
Google antitrust trial: Microsoft CEO says unfair practices led to search engine dominance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Gov. Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to replace Feinstein in Senate
It has been almost three days since the death of Dianne Feinstein and we now know who will fill her seat in the U.S. Senate for the next few months. (10-1-23)
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
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.
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Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 2 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Famed ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film "Flower" set in Oakland.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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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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Searchers remain hopeful they'll find missing swimmer possibly attacked by shark
Kenny Choi reports on the second day of the search for a swimmer who went missing after a possible shark attack off Point Reyes (10-2-2023)
Investigation underway after 2 children drown in pool at daycare in South San Jose
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning. (10/2/23)
Raw: Blue Angels fly into Bay Area skies as they arrive for SF Fleet Week
The Blue Angels fly into Oakland International Airport late Monday morning for SF Fleet Week (10-2-2023)
Holly Reese, the "Lavender Legend," shatters world record for pushups by a woman
Holly Reese, known as the Lavender Legend, has broken the world record for most pushups in an hour by a woman, which she set at 1,036 pushups. On Saturday, she shattered her own record by totaling 1,207 pushups in an hour. That's an average of just over 20 pushups a minute, for 60 minutes straight!
Genetic factor could provide protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
A study led by Stanford Medicine found that a single genetic factor could provide some people with a level of protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Emmanuel Mignot, PhD, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Stanford and one of the study's senior authors, about how that single genetic factor could work to serve as protection, and if this means there could be some sort of link between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
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.
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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.