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)
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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.
Roots of World AIDS Day trace back to Bay Area
The day of remembrance was created to help the world unite in the fight to end AIDS and also to commemorate those who lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about harm reduction.
Narcan queen: SF performer aims to save lives with drag show
The opioid crisis continues to hit hard, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. A drag queen in San Francisco is on a mission to educate about safer drug use. Itay Hod reports. (11/30/22)
AIDS Memorial Quilt creator Cleve Jones honored with lifetime achievement award
At a World AIDS Day event Wednesday evening, iconic HIV activist Cleve Jones was honored with the National AIDS Memorial Lifetime of Commitment Award.
13th annual Drag Queens on Ice show returns to dazzle at SF Union Square
It is a San Francisco tradition that brings color and entertainment to Union Square. Drag Queens on Ice returns for its 13th year.
Senate approves landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The Senate on Tuesday approved historic legislation that provides federal protections for same-sex marriages.
Bay Area LGBTQ community fears Rep. Greene's homophobic slur will lead to violence
Far right Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's anti-LGBTQ slur on Twitter has struck fear in the Bay Area's LGBTQ community.
Castro District vigil marks 44th anniversary of Harvey Milk, George Moscone murders
Among those who came to the Castro District Sunday for a vigil marking the 1978 assassinations of Harvey Milk and George Moscone was a former supervisor who worked with them at City Hall.
LGBTQ lawmakers now make up 10% percent of California legislature
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year's midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
LGBTQ community shows support for Colorado shooting victims at SF Queer Bowling Night
Queer Bowling Night in San Francisco was a light-hearted and family-friendly event, but many had their minds on the tragedy over the weekend.
Dad who subdued shooter in Colorado LGBTQ club speaks out
Fierro said that his military training and the instinct to protect those around him made him react instantly.
Bay Area lawmaker sounds alarm on homophobia, antisemitism driving recent violence
n wake of recent violence, including a mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub over the weekend, State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco is sounding the alarm on rising homophobia and antisemitism.
SF Castro District reacts to Colorado mass shooting with anger, pain, sadness; 'It just never stops'
Emotions ranged from anger to sadness at the corner of Market and Castro over the LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs at a Sunday night vigil.
San Francisco pilot program will provide guaranteed income for eligible transgender residents
The city of San Francisco recently announced plans to test a new guaranteed income program for eligible transgender residents.
Report: At least 32 transgender people killed in U.S. this year
The latest annual report from the Human Rights Campaign acknowledges that the death toll is likely underreported.
LGTBQ candidates now on ballot in all 50 states
In a historic first, voters in all 50 states will see an openly LGBTQ candidate this election.
Judge rules for Bakersfield baker over same-sex wedding cake
A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs.
SCOTUS: Video from gay marriage case can be made public
After a years-long legal fight, the video of a landmark 2010 trial that cleared the way for gay marriage in California can be made public.
Newsom signs two bills enabling healthcare access for trans youth
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday intended to protect and bolster access to health care for transgender children and adults.
Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
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Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts set for college-era rematch in NFC title Sunday
Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy could be primed for a shootout in the NFC championship game.
Winning numbers drawn for Powerball jackpot estimated at $572 million
Winning numbers were drawn in Saturday night's Powerball with an estimated $572 million jackpot.
Couture leads Sharks past Penguins to end skid
The San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night to snap a four-game skid.
Asian, Black communities celebrate Lunar New Year together in S.F. Bayview
After recent tragedies involving both the Asian American and Black communities, an event in San Francisco's Bayview District Saturday aimed to bring the two groups together.
South City police seek suspects following Friday armed robbery
Police in South San Francisco are searching for two suspects who robbed a business at gunpoint on Friday.
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Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts set for college-era rematch in NFC title Sunday
Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy could be primed for a shootout in the NFC championship game.
Winning numbers drawn for Powerball jackpot estimated at $572 million
Winning numbers were drawn in Saturday night's Powerball with an estimated $572 million jackpot.
Asian, Black communities celebrate Lunar New Year together in S.F. Bayview
After recent tragedies involving both the Asian American and Black communities, an event in San Francisco's Bayview District Saturday aimed to bring the two groups together.
South City police seek suspects following Friday armed robbery
Police in South San Francisco are searching for two suspects who robbed a business at gunpoint on Friday.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
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Asian, Black communities celebrate Lunar New Year together in S.F. Bayview
After recent tragedies involving both the Asian American and Black communities, an event in San Francisco's Bayview District Saturday aimed to bring the two groups together.
South City police seek suspects following Friday armed robbery
Police in South San Francisco are searching for two suspects who robbed a business at gunpoint on Friday.
Half Moon Bay vigil marks start of community's recovery from mass shooting
Hundreds gathered in downtown Half Moon Bay Friday night for a vigil to remember victims of Monday's mass shooting.
Protesters march in San Francisco after release of Tyre Nichols video
Tyre Nichol's case has sparked outrage and communities across the U.S., with many gathering to remember another life lost to police violence.
Driver in Devils Slide cliff crash moved from hospital to jail
The driver of a car that plunged 250 feet off a treacherous coastal cliff in San Mateo County, injuring his two young children and his wife, was released from the hospital and jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse, authorities said Friday.
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Concord city council rejects proposal to develop Naval Weapons Station
The Concord city council rejected the Concord First Partners proposal for the development of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station at a special meeting Saturday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urges calm ahead of Tyre Nichols beating video release
Ahead of Friday's scheduled release of the video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urged citizens to be peaceful during any protests.
Worker charged in August poisoning death of Walnut Creek nursing home resident
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced that a worker at an Atria nursing home in Walnut Creek has been charged with felony elder abuse in the poisoning death of a 94-year-old resident last August.
1 person dies in 2-alarm Alameda house fire early Friday
One person who was rescued from a two-alarm house fire in Alameda Friday morning later succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital, according to authorities.
Update: BART trains slowly returning to normal service after emergency track repair
Slowly, BART service began returning to normal Friday morning after emergency repairs to underground tracks in Oakland.
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Police: 3 men robbed jewelry store, shot at witness in Mountain View
Police in Mountain View are searching for at least three men who robbed a jewelry store and shot at an eyewitness who followed them in a vehicle Friday morning.
Two die in San Jose stolen car crash; Teen driver arrested for vehicular manslaughter
Two teenagers were killed and a third arrested for vehicular manslaughter early Friday after the stolen Hyundai Sedan they were in careened out of control and slammed into a light pole.
CHP holds 2nd supply airlift for Big Sur residents cut off by Highway 1 slides
The California Highway Patrol was lifting supplies by helicopter Friday to residents affected by closures on state Highway 1 due to major slides near the Big Sur coast, Monterey County officials said.
Remembrance events planned to honor Half Moon Bay shooting victims
Victim remembrance events following the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay earlier this week will be held in the next few days, city officials said.
5 suspects arrested in Campbell camera shop robbery, shooting
Five suspects who robbed a Campbell camera shop and wounded a clerk have been arrested in Oakland, authorities announced Thursday morning.
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Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa reopens after homeless camp cleared
A section of a popular Santa Rosa pedestrian and biking trail reopened Friday after a large homeless encampment was cleared from the area earlier in the week.
High-risk sex offender arrested in Fairfield after attempted kidnapping
Police in Fairfield on Friday detained a high-risk sex offender who tried to kidnap a female student earlier in the week, according to authorities.
Wind advisory, freeze watch issued for North Bay Sunday into Monday
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory and a freeze watch for part of the North Bay starting Sunday afternoon.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
Tracy police officer shoots, injures knife-wielding teenage boy
A police officer in Tracy shot and injured a teenage boy holding a knife Friday after the teen refused to follow commands to drop the knife and moved toward the officer, according to a police statement.
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Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts set for college-era rematch in NFC title Sunday
Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy could be primed for a shootout in the NFC championship game.
Couture leads Sharks past Penguins to end skid
The San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night to snap a four-game skid.
Curry's 35 points send Warriors past Raptors, 129-117
Stephen Curry had 35 points and 11 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 129-117 on Friday night.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
NFC Championship: Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles
The San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers.
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South City police seek suspects following Friday armed robbery
Police in South San Francisco are searching for two suspects who robbed a business at gunpoint on Friday.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Half Moon Bay vigil marks start of community's recovery from mass shooting
Hundreds gathered in downtown Half Moon Bay Friday night for a vigil to remember victims of Monday's mass shooting.
High-risk sex offender arrested in Fairfield after attempted kidnapping
Police in Fairfield on Friday detained a high-risk sex offender who tried to kidnap a female student earlier in the week, according to authorities.
Driver in Devils Slide cliff crash moved from hospital to jail
The driver of a car that plunged 250 feet off a treacherous coastal cliff in San Mateo County, injuring his two young children and his wife, was released from the hospital and jailed on suspicion of attempted murder and child abuse, authorities said Friday.
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BuzzFeed CEO says AI may revolutionize media, fears possible 'dystopian' path
Over the holidays while most media executives were perhaps looking to get away from work, BuzzFeed's CEO was online, immersed in experimenting with artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk meets with House Speaker McCarthy, Democratic leader Jeffries
Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries at the US Capitol in Washington on Thursday evening.
Asteroid will make one of the closest-ever passes of planet Earth Thursday
An asteroid the size of a box truck is about to make one of the closest passes of planet Earth ever recorded.
Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost
The decision by Facebook's parent company to soon reinstate Donald Trump's account comes at a critical moment for the former president as he tries to build campaign momentum for a return to the White House.
CNET's decision to write stories with AI backfires
News outlet CNET said Wednesday it has issued corrections on a number of articles, including some that it described as "substantial," after using an artificial intelligence-powered tool to help write dozens of stories.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
Health expert: 2023 will be about finding a new balance in COVID-19 response
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Santa Rosa mom advocates for blood donations years after transfusion saved her baby
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
South Bay school nurse leads training in use of life-saving Narcan
A veteran San Jose nurse is spearheading an effort to get Santa Clara County schools' staff trained on the use of Narcan.
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Sustainability plans approved for major North Bay groundwater basins
Plans for ensuring the long-term viability of four major groundwater basins in the North Bay were approved Thursday by state water regulators.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bay Area lawmaker proposes Lunar New Year holiday for community colleges
A state assemblyman from San Francisco has introduced a new bill that would give California community colleges the option to observe Lunar New Year as a state holiday.
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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.
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Tom Verlaine, co-founder of influential band Television, dead at age 73
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
Bay Area composer mixes classical and electronic music in groundbreaking way
A Bay Area composer whose work is nominated for a Grammy Award this year fuses classical music and electronic beats is changing the way we perceive and experience music.
SF Sketchfest rolls through first week of programming
The 20th annual SF Sketchfest continues through its first full week with tributes to Laraine Newman, 'A Mighty Wind' and Bruce Campbell and appearances by Maria Bamford, Andy Richter and much more.
Local metal veterans Slough Feg headline Oakland's Elbo Room
Holding the banner for true metal high for over three decades, headbanging San Francisco outfit Slough Feg plays to its loyal fans at the Elbo Room in Oakland this Friday night.
Leftfield comic brings show to Thee Stork Club in Oakland
Talent Moat presents a sold-out show with anti-comic Neil Hamburger at Thee Stork Club in Oakland Friday with opening act Major Entertainer Mike.
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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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East Oakland apartment complex residents still forced out of residences by flood damage
Dozens of families evacuated from their flooded apartment building on New Year's Eve still can't go home.
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Asian, Black communities celebrate Lunar New Year together in S.F.
After recent tragedies involving the Asian American and Black communities, an event in the Bayview District aimed to bring the two groups together. John Ramos reports. (1-28-23)
Gun control proponents say California laws should be bolstered by national legislation
California has the strictest gun laws in the country but that's not enough to stop the mass killings here. Devin Fehely reports. (1-28-23)
Protesters across nation call for justice for Tyre Nichols
People have taken to the streets this weekend to protest the death of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old died in the hospital after being beaten by Memphis police. Skyler Henry reports. (1-28-23)
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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.
East Bay man gives away hundreds of refurbished bikes to those in need
A Castro Valley man who started repairing bicycles in his garage makes "zero dollars and no sense," but he's making a lot of people happy.
Bay Area nurse helps finance life-saving heart surgery for Ugandan children
A San Mateo County woman who survived a rare form of cancer as a teen has made it her personal mission to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children in Uganda.
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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.