Alta Bates Summit nurses to strike starting on Christmas Eve
Registered nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center campuses in Berkeley and Oakland gave notice Tuesday that they plan to strike starting on Christmas Eve.
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UC officials, striking academic workers to enter private mediation
The University of California announced Friday both the UC system and its striking academic workers will enter private mediation.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Thousands of California gig workers push for statewide union
Tens of thousands of Californians who are part of the gig economy working for companies like Uber, Lyft, Doordash and Instacart are pushing to unionize.
SFO food workers ratify new contract with $5/hour raise following strike
Fast food workers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Sunday approved a new union contract, giving them a $5 per hour raise and free family health care, after 1,000 workers went out on strike for three days last week.
Landmark bill for California fast food workers approved by legislature
California lawmakers on Monday approved a nation-leading measure that would give more than a half-million fast food workers more power and protections, over the objections of restaurant owners who warn it would drive up consumers' costs.
Labor board: Tesla must let workers wear clothing with union logos
The National Labor Relations Board has reversed a Trump-era decision by finding that Tesla can't stop factory employees from wearing clothing with union insignias while on the job.
Farm workers rally at California Capitol
The UFW completed a 335-mile march to the Capitol on Friday. (8-26-22)
Berkeley REI employees vote to unionize
REI employees in Berkeley voted to join the local United Food and Commercial Workers union on Thursday.
Berkeley REI employees vote to unionize
REI employees in Berkeley voted on Thursday to join the local United food and Commercial Workers union. Katie Nielsen reports. (8-25-22)
Apple Store workers face hurdles after vote to unionize
Apple store employees in a Baltimore suburb voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin Saturday, joining a growing push across U.S. retail, service and tech industries to organize for greater workplace protections.
Union security guards stage Oakland rally, seek increased protections from employers
On Tuesday, more than 100 security officers from downtown Oakland and San Francisco rallied on Broadway in Oakland, demanding increased protection from their employers.
Hundreds march in S.F. May Day rally to support organized labor
Labor union members from across the Bay Area marched to San Francisco City Hall for the annual May Day rally, also celebrated as International Workers Day in some countries.
East Bay Regional Park District Board Calls Emergency Meeting to Discuss Possible Strike
The board of the East Bay Regional Park District has called an emergency meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday to address a looming walkout by 600 workers, who are scheduled to start voting Friday on whether to authorize a strike.
Airport Workers Protest Vaccination Priority Shift From Essential Workers To Elderly
Airport workers at SFO held a vigil Thursday in honor of their colleagues who died from COVID-19 and demanded that Gov. Newsom put airport workers and other essential workers back on the vaccine priority list.
Kaiser Permanente Unions Plan Labor Day Rally, Civil Disobedience In Oakland
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees belonging to various unions are expected to gather Monday morning in Oakland for a Labor Day rally, and dozens are expected to "engage in civil disobedience" by blocking an intersection near a Kaiser hospital.
Kaiser Workers to Vote Monday on Potential Nationwide Strike
Kaiser Permanente employees will begin voting Monday on whether to authorize a massive strike. If approved, the union said it would be the biggest strike in 20 years.
New Haven Unified School District Teachers Set To Strike In East Bay
An East Bay school district is preparing for its first teacher strike in history. About 585 teachers, counselors and nurses in the New Haven Unified School District plan to walk the picket lines on Monday.
Oakland Teachers Vote To Ratify Tentative Contract, End Strike
Oakland teachers voted Sunday afternoon to accept a tentative contract deal, effectively ending the strike and putting teachers back in classrooms on Monday.
Contract Talks Stall; Oakland Teachers Set to Continue Strike Monday
The Oakland Unified School District said no agreement has been reached with the teachers union and the strike would continue Monday.
Striking S.F. Marriott Workers Hold Thanksgiving Dinner on Picket Line
Marriott hotel workers currently on strike held a Thanksgiving dinner on the picket line Thursday.
Striking Marriott Workers in San Jose Agree to Contract; S.F. Walkout Continues
Striking Marriott hotel workers have ratified an agreement to end their 37-day labor dispute, union leaders announced Friday on social media.
City Of Oakland, Unions, Agree To Mediation But Strike Continues
Negotiators for the city of Oakland and the larger of two striking unions have agreed to try to settle the strike in mediation starting Monday, the two sides said Saturday night.
Oakland City Workers Set To Strike On Tuesday
Two labor unions, SEIU Local 1021 and International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21, have informed the city of their plans to strike.
Marchers Around Bay Area Show Support for $15 Minimum Hourly Wage
As union members marched in Oakland, San Jose and other Bay Area locations Monday for a $15 national minimum hourly wage, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, added her voice to the chorus.
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
Warriors go cold in dismal 4th quarter, fall to Trailblazers 125-122
Jordan Poole scored 38 in the place of an injured Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson added 31 points, but an ice cold end to the fourth quarter for the Warriors helped the Portland Trail Blazers rally past Golden State 125-122.
San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown after many unable to tweet
Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages on Wednesday as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
Warriors go cold in dismal 4th quarter, fall to Trailblazers 125-122
Jordan Poole scored 38 in the place of an injured Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson added 31 points, but an ice cold end to the fourth quarter for the Warriors helped the Portland Trail Blazers rally past Golden State 125-122.
San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown after many unable to tweet
Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages on Wednesday as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
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Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
$50K reward offered in unsolved homicide in San Francisco's Fillmore District
Nearly six months after a 21-year-old man was fatally shot in San Francisco's Fillmore District, police have announced a reward to help solve the case.
Woman accuses Massage Envy worker of sexual assault at Burlingame location
A new sexual assault allegation has been leveled at a Massage Envy franchisee in Burlingame which has had a history of sexual assault claims against it.
Alleged San Francisco synagogue shooter facing hate crime charges
The alleged shooter who stormed into a San Francisco synagogue and fired off rounds of blanks from a replica gun, disrupting a prayer service, was charged Wednesday with several counts including hate crimes.
Online birth control provider agrees to $18.3M settlement over alleged insurance fraud
The Pill Club, a San Mateo-based company that provides online birth control prescriptions, has reached an $18.3 million settlement with California authorities over claims it defrauded the state's Medi-Cal program of millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims.
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Closing arguments begin in trial over shooting of Stockton firefighter
Displayed in front of the jury box in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday was a fire captain's jacket that was worn the day he was fatally shot while responding to a fire early last year.
Homeowners on the hook for costly repairs from flooded Castro Valley creek
Public works department started major repairs on A Street in Castro Valley Wednesday where a huge slide along San Lorenzo Creek washed away part of the roadway during the New Years Eve storms.
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle dies
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle has died, according to tributes posted by multiple Alameda County officials.
Company producing plant-based egg substitute looks to crack breakfast market
The price of eggs remains an ongoing concern at the grocery store, but an East Bay company is aiming to take the chicken out of the equation completely with their plant-based egg alternative.
Oakland opens cabin community for homeless near Wood Street encampment
Oakland opened a new cabin community this week to temporarily house unhoused residents, particularly in the Wood Street area where scores of people were living under freeway overpasses.
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
Investors wonder if Google can answer Microsoft's AI threat
Google, a company built on finding quick answers to people's questions, suddenly finds itself grappling for a response to a potential threat to its internet empire — a form of artificial intelligence that long-time rival Microsoft is now deploying to attack its dominant search engine.
Suspect arrested in violent robbery spree in San Jose involving rear-ending victims
Police arrested a suspect in a series of violent robberies in December and January which included intentionally rear-ending vehicles and then robbing the drivers at gunpoint.
Armed ATM serial bandit suspect arrested in San Jose
A 20-year-od San Jose man has been arrested for allegedly carrying out several violent armed ATM robberies the last week of January.
San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police revealed new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
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San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Woodpeckers stash 700 pounds of acorns inside walls of Sonoma County home
A pair of California woodpeckers are surely crushed after a pest control technician on a routine call recently found their massive trove of acorns cleverly stashed in the walls of a Sonoma County home.
3 arrested in Santa Rosa street dispute that ended in fatal stabbing; 4th suspect sought
Police in Santa Rosa arrested three people and were looking for a fourth person in connection to a fatal stabbing last week that followed a street dispute.
Man dies in Mendocino County Jail after being taken into custody
Authorities in Mendocino County said a man who was taken into custody early Tuesday morning was found dead in his jail cell several hours later.
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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Warriors go cold in dismal 4th quarter, fall to Trailblazers 125-122
Jordan Poole scored 38 in the place of an injured Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson added 31 points, but an ice cold end to the fourth quarter for the Warriors helped the Portland Trail Blazers rally past Golden State 125-122.
49ers QB Purdy reportedly undergoing surgery Feb. 22
A person familiar with the decision said Purdy will undergo the surgery on Feb. 22 to repair the torn ligament in his right elbow.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
With 38,352 points heading into Tuesday night's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James needed just 36 points to break the longstanding all-time scoring record set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
49ers reportedly hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator.
Oakland mayor: Talks between city, A's over Howard Terminal ballpark 'looking good'
Talks have resumed between the city of Oakland and the Oakland A's for a new ballpark at the Charles P. Howard Terminal, Mayor Sheng Thao said at the end of the annual mayor's economic forecast Tuesday morning.
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San Jose police stalker charged with four counts of attempted murder
A suspect who allegedly stalked San Jose police and wounded a SWAT officer in a flurry of gunfire outside the gunman's home last week was charged Wednesday with four counts of attempted murder.
San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcast co-host released from prison
A co-host of "Ear Hustle," the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Closing arguments begin in trial over shooting of Stockton firefighter
Displayed in front of the jury box in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday was a fire captain's jacket that was worn the day he was fatally shot while responding to a fire early last year.
$50K reward offered in unsolved homicide in San Francisco's Fillmore District
Nearly six months after a 21-year-old man was fatally shot in San Francisco's Fillmore District, police have announced a reward to help solve the case.
Woman accuses Massage Envy worker of sexual assault at Burlingame location
A new sexual assault allegation has been leveled at a Massage Envy franchisee in Burlingame which has had a history of sexual assault claims against it.
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Twitter scrambles to fix meltdown after many unable to tweet
Many Twitter users found themselves unable to tweet, follow accounts or access their direct messages on Wednesday as the Elon Musk-owned platform experienced a slew of widespread technical problems.
Investors wonder if Google can answer Microsoft's AI threat
Google, a company built on finding quick answers to people's questions, suddenly finds itself grappling for a response to a potential threat to its internet empire — a form of artificial intelligence that long-time rival Microsoft is now deploying to attack its dominant search engine.
3 former Twitter executives testify over handling of Hunter Biden laptop story
Three former Twitter executives are testifying Wednesday at the House Oversight Committee over Twitter's decision to temporarily suppress a New York Post story regarding Hunter Biden's laptop.
Silicon Valley layoffs: Zoom to cut 1,300 jobs, CEO taking massive pay cut
Zoom on Tuesday said it will lay off about 1,300 employees, or approximately 15% of its staff, becoming the latest tech company to announce significant job cuts as a pandemic-fueled surge in demand for digital services wanes.
Google-parent Alphabet joins AI chatbot frenzy by unveiling Bard
Not to be outdone by its rivals, Google-parent Alphabet on Monday unveiled a new chatbot tool dubbed "Bard" in an apparent bid to compete with the viral success of ChatGPT.
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Online birth control provider agrees to $18.3M settlement over alleged insurance fraud
The Pill Club, a San Mateo-based company that provides online birth control prescriptions, has reached an $18.3 million settlement with California authorities over claims it defrauded the state's Medi-Cal program of millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
Marvel Star Simu Liu unveils upgraded sensory room at Chase Center
The sights and sounds of Warriors games may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities.
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.
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Pastor on reparations task force hopes California will make amends for racist acts
California's reparations task force is aimed at making amends for racist policies and actions against African-Americans.
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle dies
Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle has died, according to tributes posted by multiple Alameda County officials.
Oakland opens cabin community for homeless near Wood Street encampment
Oakland opened a new cabin community this week to temporarily house unhoused residents, particularly in the Wood Street area where scores of people were living under freeway overpasses.
Lawsuits accuse at least a dozen Bay Area cities of housing plan failures
Affordable housing advocates have filed a bevy of lawsuits against cities in the Bay Area, alleging that each failed to meet a statutory deadline of Jan. 31 for revising its local housing plan to accommodate its share of regional housing needs.
California prisoners would have voting rights restored under new proposal
California voters could decide whether to reinstate voting rights to people in prison on felony convictions under a newly proposed constitutional amendment.
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Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
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)
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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks "transformation"
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
San Francisco's newest celebrity chef Kathy Fang represents Chinese cuisine
A local chef with roots in San Francisco's Chinatown is enjoying a higher profile these days thanks to a her starring turn in a new reality show.
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.
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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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Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong speaks about suspension
Three weeks after being suspended by new Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong talks to KPIX 5's Juliette Goodrich. (2/8/23)
Homeowners on the hook for costly repairs from flooded Castro Valley creek
Public works department started major repairs on A Street in Castro Valley Wednesday where a huge slide along San Lorenzo Creek washed away part of the roadway during the New Years Eve storms. Katie Nielsen reports.
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Watch the Jefferson Awards Ceremony (Part 2)
Sharon Chin hosts the annual Jefferson Awards ceremony recognizing the 59 honorees from 2022.
National police reform effort should only be the beginning, local activists say
Lauren Toms reports on how local efforts in the fight for police reform are stacking up with President Biden's national efforts. (2/8/2023)
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Bay Area community programs honored at Jefferson Awards ceremony
From movers to builders, 59 Bay Area community programs were honored as silver and bronze medalists at the KPIX Jefferson Award ceremony.
2023 Silver Medal: Oakland web designer's non-profit gives up-and-coming creators a jump start
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.
2023 Silver Medal: South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
2023 Silver Medal: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
2023 Silver Medal: San Francisco Community Program Offers Aid to Small Businesses
A trio of friends created a new model of community giving in San Francisco that has fed nearly three million people and helped rescue several hundred small businesses since the pandemic began.
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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.