
Mark Hamill On Luke Skywalker's Return, Losing Carrie Fisher
When we last saw the Oakland-native in the "Star Wars" saga, Hamill was a mysterious hooded figure on a jagged, remote island off the coast of Ireland.
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When we last saw the Oakland-native in the "Star Wars" saga, Hamill was a mysterious hooded figure on a jagged, remote island off the coast of Ireland.
Hamill has been bestowed one of Disney's highest honors, but he can't believe Carrie Fisher wasn't there to see it...
He's played Luke Skywalker, The Joker and The Trickster, now Mark Hamill wants to portray his Star Wars director George Lucas...
The Oakland-native led an hour-long tribute to Fisher on Friday evening at the event in Orlando, Florida...
VIDEO: At the 3-day Star Wars Celebration convention in Orlando, Florida, Lucasfilm has released the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated 8th film of the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi. See it here...
The Oakland-born actor can do it all and deserves to win an Oscar if J.J. Abrams has anything to do with it.
Researchers in China claim they have identified a new species of gibbon in the remote forests along its border with Burma — and have named it after Star Wars character...
Scientists at NASA have found a world 3,700 light-years away that bears a striking similarity to Tatooine, Luke Skywalker's home planet in Star Wars. It has 2 suns.
A treat for "Star Wars" Day, it's Mark Hamill as you've never seen him before...
"He's amazing to rehearse with..." the heroine reveals about working with Mark Hamill for the next episode of the Star Wars saga...
As if millions of voices suddenly cried out with joy to see the trailer and were suddenly silenced when Luke Skywalker was no where to be found...
Expect to see Yoda interact with Mickey Mouse in the upcoming installment of Disney Infinity...
The Star Wars' star will reprise his original 90's role of The Trickster on the new series…
Tweets reveal the location of a possible "Star Wars Rebel Base" in Great Britain...
A group of San Francisco Star Wars fans who want to travel to a galaxy not that far away have created a combat choreography class for Jedis-in-training...
Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in an apparent shooting off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland on Wednesday night, according to authorities.
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a homeless man in Concord with murder for allegedly intentionally firing a handgun that killed a Walnut Creek resident.
Cal Fire has issued a burn permit suspension for areas within its jurisdiction in Napa, Solano, Lake, Yolo and Colusa counties in anticipation of increased fire danger due to the ongoing drought, warmer temperatures, a reduced snowpack and the continued threat that climate change has had on California.
Beverly Hills attorney Kousha Berokim has been indicted for an alleged scheme demanding monetary settlements from San Francisco businesses and nonprofits to avoid Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuits.
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there.
An East Bay resident's viral TikTok post of tunnels under the Bay Bridge toll plaza has awakened a bit of bridge nostalgia and allowed residents a rare look into Bay Area history.
A Healdsburg man was sentenced to eight years in state prison Thursday in connection with two shootings and drug possession, prosecutors said.
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
Windy and dry conditions pose an increased risk of wildfires Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
A shooting in San Francisco's Mission District left a 35-year-old man injured early Thursday morning, police said.
After years of being tagged an underachiever, Golden State's Andrew Wiggins has emerged this season as an All-Star, earning a new nickname -- "Two-Way Wiggs"
Single-use utensils, food accessories and condiment packets will only be provided to those who request them in Walnut Creek after city officials approved an ordinance Tuesday intended to reduce waste.
Detroit automaker says it doesn't know what's causing fires in 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators.
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a homeless man in Concord with murder for allegedly intentionally firing a handgun that killed a Walnut Creek resident.
Cal Fire has issued a burn permit suspension for areas within its jurisdiction in Napa, Solano, Lake, Yolo and Colusa counties in anticipation of increased fire danger due to the ongoing drought, warmer temperatures, a reduced snowpack and the continued threat that climate change has had on California.
Beverly Hills attorney Kousha Berokim has been indicted for an alleged scheme demanding monetary settlements from San Francisco businesses and nonprofits to avoid Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuits.
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there.
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
Beverly Hills attorney Kousha Berokim has been indicted for an alleged scheme demanding monetary settlements from San Francisco businesses and nonprofits to avoid Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuits.
A shooting in San Francisco's Mission District left a 35-year-old man injured early Thursday morning, police said.
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced felony embezzling charges against a man who allegedly stole over $150,000 from the nonprofit where he worked.
You may not know her name, or recognize her face, but if you have ever been to a local sporting event you likely heard her sound.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a homeless man in Concord with murder for allegedly intentionally firing a handgun that killed a Walnut Creek resident.
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there.
Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in an apparent shooting off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland on Wednesday night, according to authorities.
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
Police Chief Anthony Mata, flanked by other department leaders and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, announced on Wednesday changes to department policy that will offer more oversight.
A piano teacher in the South Bay was arrested on suspicion of sexual battery amid allegations of inappropriately touching a student.
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County in 2020.
The office of the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced Wednesday that they charged two men with carrying out a month-long robbery spree that preyed on several small businesses in the area.
Police in Santa Cruz on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrest of a woman who was allegedly providing alcohol, marijuana edibles and vaping devices to minors.
A Healdsburg man was sentenced to eight years in state prison Thursday in connection with two shootings and drug possession, prosecutors said.
A weather system passing to the east of the San Francisco Bay Area will whip up winds in the East and North Bay hills late Thursday night, elevating wildfire fears.
Fairfield police arrested a 43-year-old robbery suspect and a 26-year-old murder suspect after police connected their two cases on Monday.
A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo with the suspected arsonist captured on security video.
A North Bay teenager is enjoying some notoriety after being invited to play drums with the legendary band Pearl Jam at an Oakland concert.
After years of being tagged an underachiever, Golden State's Andrew Wiggins has emerged this season as an All-Star, earning a new nickname -- "Two-Way Wiggs"
Steph Curry scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and sat out the entire fourth quarter as the Golden State Warriors rolled to a 112-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in the opening game of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
All eyes are on the Golden State Warriors as they kick off the Western Conference Finals Wednesday night in San Francisco, while the city the Warriors left behind is also getting some attention for the lack of eyes.
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
The Pac-12 will now pair the teams with the highest conference winning percentages in its title game after 11 seasons of matching winners of the North and South divisions.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office has charged a homeless man in Concord with murder for allegedly intentionally firing a handgun that killed a Walnut Creek resident.
Beverly Hills attorney Kousha Berokim has been indicted for an alleged scheme demanding monetary settlements from San Francisco businesses and nonprofits to avoid Americans With Disabilities Act lawsuits.
A Healdsburg man was sentenced to eight years in state prison Thursday in connection with two shootings and drug possession, prosecutors said.
Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in an apparent shooting off Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland on Wednesday night, according to authorities.
The co-owner of an Oakland Filipino restaurant died from gunfire Wednesday night, the restaurant said on Instagram.
The U.S. government's road safety agency has dispatched a team to investigate the possibility that a Tesla involved in a California crash that killed three people was operating on a partially automated driving system.
If you want to save an entire culture, well, there is an app for that. Annie Vang taught herself to code with hope of helping a younger generation learn and retain the Hmong language. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (5-17-22)
Wilson Walker talked to local experts who have studied the UFO phenomenon for years and heard two very different reactions. (5-17-22)
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
As the Warriors have been making a run in the NBA playoffs, COVID-19 has been making a run in the Bay Area.
For decades upon decades doctors and nurses have been stepping up to fight deadly diseases. But the pandemic took the mental stresses to new levels.
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
The Oakland city council unanimously passed a resolution to make Oakland a sanctuary city for women seeking abortions, vice mayor Rebecca Kaplan announced on Tuesday evening.
An anti-abortion activist has been charged with stalking and harassing a San Francisco doctor, including barging into his workplace and leaving messages on his and his neighbors' homes with false and inflammatory messages, the district attorney's office said Thursday.
The Richmond City Council on Tuesday decided against selling Point Molate to a Southern California developer to build a massive development there.
The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to extend its pandemic-era outdoor dining program into the summer while city officials continue developing a permanent program.
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce's new 'City Beat' poll did not paint a pretty picture of how many voters feel about the city.
The Santa Clara Fire Department announced it had promoted Jenn Panko to battalion chief this week, making her the first female chief officer to serve with the department.
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.
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 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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Democrats Wednesday to launch a vocal "counter-offensive" to protect rights ranging from abortion to same-sex marriage.
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
One of the most memorable lines — and Rob Reiner's personal favorite — of "This Is Spinal Tap" goes: "There's a fine line between stupid and clever."
Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film "Chariots of Fire" and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died at 79.
You may not know her name, or recognize her face, but if you have ever been to a local sporting event you likely heard her sound.
Michelle Jacques talks to BR host Jan Mabry about her latest work, 'Daughters of the Delta,' honoring the Louisiana women whose music was the backdrop of the Great Migration, when blacks fled the Jim Crow South. For tickets visit sfiaf.org.
Oakland filmmaker Andrian L. Burell talks to host Jan Mabry about his film, "The Game God(s)," premiering at the Atlanta Film Festival.
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.
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
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.
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.
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.
Jessica Burch reports on the Red Flag Warning going into effect for Solano County Thursday (5-19-2022)
Natalie Brand reports on President Biden meeting with Swedish and Finnish leaders after Nordic nations apply for NATO membership (5-19-2022)
Michael George reports on the suspect in Saturday's mass shooting in Buffalo appearing before a judge (5-19-2022)
KPIX 5 Noon News headlines for Thursday, May 19, 2022.
5/19/22
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.
An East Bay man has been using the power of music to lift voices and uplift lives for 35 years.
A San Mateo man has helped hundreds of formerly homeless military veterans turn their new apartments into comfortable homes.
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.
A San Francisco man is retiring from leading an innovative summer enrichment program he helped create 36 years ago.
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.
All Students Rising Above scholars inspire others with their resiliency and courage. But Angie Ngo has taken both to a whole new level.
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.
Starting a new business is challenging but Eric Manzanares is working from a solid foundation, and that foundation is his family.
Lily Colby fought hard for herself and her siblings when they were children growing up in the foster care system. Now she's helping other foster youth find their voices.