San Francisco's newest celebrity chef Kathy Fang represents Chinese cuisine on reality show
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Kathy Fang's experience during the first season of her Food Network show "House of Fang" (2-6-2023)
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San Francisco Lunar New Year parade brings boost to Chinatown restaurants
Restaurants in San Francisco's Chinatown saw constant lines Saturday night, especially before and after the grand parade.
San Francisco Lunar New Year parade brings boost to Chinatown restaurants
Betty Yu reports on big crowds filling restaurants in San Francisco's Chinatown during parade festivities (2-4-2023)
Festive throng's spirits undampened in Chinatown for New Year parade
San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade went forward Saturday despite wet and rainy weather.
Festive throng's spirits undampened in Chinatown prior to parade
Locals and tourists took in the sights and sounds at a community street fair in San Francisco Chinatown before the start of the famed Chinese New Year Parade. Da Lin reports. (2-4-23)
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years.
Lunar New Year final weekend celebrations boost business in S.F.
Event planners in San Francisco expect this year's Chinese New Year Parade to be bigger and better than in recent years. Betty Yu reports. (2-3-23)
'Miss Chinatown' San Francisco tradition explores heritage, spreads cultural awareness
San Francisco's Miss Chinatown competition is much more than a beauty pageant. It's a chance for contestants to represent their heritage and community. Gianna Franco reports.
'Miss Chinatown USA' San Francisco pageant explores heritage, spreads cultural awareness
Every year since 1958, women from all over the country come to San Francisco to compete in the Miss Chinatown USA Pageant during the city's Lunar New Year Celebrations. Contestants know the event is also an opportunity to showcase their heritage.
San Francisco business owners hope to see big turnout for Chinese New Year Parade
For those who make their living at businesses along the Chinese New Year Parade route in San Francisco, the coming weekend celebration is more than welcome. Max Darrow reports. (2-2-23)
Recovering Chinatown merchants hope for strong SF Chinese New Year Parade turnout
The San Francisco Lunar New Year Parade is just days away. As businesses near the parade route seek to recover from the pandemic, Saturday's celebration is more than welcome.
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of seniors who once graced the stages of nightclubs in San Francisco's Chinatown are still stepping lively with act they call the Grant Avenue Follies. Ryan Yamamoto reports. (2-2-23)
Remembering San Jose's lost Chinatown
In this final week of the Lunar New Year, we wanted to shed light on Chinese Americans in the South Bay and their deep roots in San Jose.
SF Chinese New Year Parade: Students at Garfield Elementary get ready to march
In the shadow of Coit Tower, students at Garfield Elementary School get ready to shine in another iconic San Francisco attraction, the annual Chinese New Year parade. Sharon Chin reports. (1/31/23)
SF elementary students set to welcome Year of the Rabbit in Chinese New Year Parade
In the shadow of Coit Tower, students at Garfield Elementary School get ready to shine in another iconic San Francisco attraction, the annual Chinese New Year parade.
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.
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)
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.
San Francisco officials promise high security at AAPI events, new strategy addressing hate crimes
Thursday morning, city officials gathered at Lady Shaw Senior Center in Chinatown to announce additional steps San Francisco is taking to prevent hate crimes and better help victims.
San Francisco officials promise high security at AAPI events
Kelsi Thorud reports from a vigil in San Francisco's Portsmouth Square commemorating mass shooting victims. City leaders promise to step up patrols to protect the Asian American community. (1-26-23)
Vigil set to be held in San Francisco's Chinatown to honor California mass shooting victims
Reed Cowan interviews SF vigil co-organizer Charles Jung about the aims of his community gathering (1-26-2023)
Memorial at site of Saturday night Monterey Park mass shooting grows
Team coverage of a community shaken by the horrific mass shooting in Monterey Park (1-23-2023)
People wary at Bay Area Lunar New Year events following SoCal shootings
San Francisco city officials have pledged to increase police presence at large gatherings for the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities. Betty Yu reports. (1-22-23)
People wary at Bay Area Lunar New Year events following SoCal shootings
Mayor London Breed on Sunday pledged that San Francisco police would increase their presence at Lunar New Year events "to ensure safe celebrations" in the wake of the mass shooting in Monterey Park.
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Passengers on Air India flight diverted to Russia finally arrive at SFO
An Air India flight stranded since Tuesday in Russia landed early Thursday at San Francisco International Airport, according to airline officials.
NASA mission to sun answers questions on solar wind
The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."
1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes voting rights case
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, invalidating the congressional map drawn by state lawmakers in Alabama after the 2020 Census.
Governor Newsom proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to end the gun violence crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to end the country's gun violence crisis.
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Passengers on Air India flight diverted to Russia finally arrive at SFO
An Air India flight stranded since Tuesday in Russia landed early Thursday at San Francisco International Airport, according to airline officials.
NASA mission to sun answers questions on solar wind
The Parker Solar Probe answered decades of questions about so-called "solar storms," which create "beautiful auroras on Earth" but also "wreak havoc with satellites and the electrical grid."
1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes voting rights case
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, invalidating the congressional map drawn by state lawmakers in Alabama after the 2020 Census.
Governor Newsom proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to end the gun violence crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to end the country's gun violence crisis.
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1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for parents killed in street race crash
A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
Major gas leak, water main break in San Francisco's Duboce Triangle prompts evacuations
A gas leak and water main break in San Francisco has led to some evacuations and rerouted Muni service Wednesday morning in the city's Duboce Triangle neighborhood.
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7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
2 suspects in fatal shooting of Jasper Wu face murder charges with gang enhancements
Two men accused in the deadly rolling gun battle on an Oakland freeway that killed a toddler boy in 2021 are facing murder charges, the Alameda County District Attorney announced.
Case dismissed against men accused of burning Antioch woman's body; DA cites police racist text scandal
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
Update: Person on tracks killed by BART train at Bayfair Station
A person on the trackway at the BART Bay Fair Station in San Leandro was killed Wednesday afternoon after getting hit by a train.
Family of Erik Salgado demand charges against officers who killed him
A young man's family on Tuesday demanded that Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price file murder charges against three California Highway Patrol officers for shooting and killing him in Oakland three years ago.
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Update: Man dies of injuries after shooting in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
Update: Teen killed in San Jose crash identified as Willow Glen High student
A Willow Glen High School student died early Wednesday in San Jose after being struck by a vehicle on Rinconada Drive, according to the San Jose Police Department.
San Jose approves RV safe parking program in Berryessa
The San Jose City Council voted to move forward with plans to open a safe parking program in the city's Berryessa neighborhood for homeless men and women living in their cars and RVs.
South Bay deadly rampage suspect Kevin Parkourana charged with murder, special circumstances
Kevin Parkourana, accused in the violent rampage in San Jose and Milpitas that left three people dead and several others with major injuries, was charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder Tuesday.
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Racist messages at Santa Rosa middle school traced to student
On Tuesday, authorities identified a student as the mastermind behind racist and anti-Semitic messages at Rincon Valley Middle School.
Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
Murder charges filed against 2 men accused of supplying Napa teen who overdosed with fentanyl
Murder charges have been filed in Napa County for two men accused of selling fentanyl to a teenager who overdosed and died, the District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
Wet winter remnants create ideal mosquito breeding conditions
Another impact of California's wet winter: Mosquitoes are finding perfect breeding grounds where there's standing water.
Marin County man arrested in probe of threats to SoCal high school, football players
A California man was arrested for allegedly threatening staff and students after a high school football championship game.
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Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
McCutchen's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates to 5-4, extends Athletics' road losing streak to 15
Andrew McCutchen's tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning lifted Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over Oakland on Monday night, extending the Pirates' win streak to six games and sending the Athletics to their record-tying 15th consecutive road loss.
Former Stanford star Rose Zhang stuns LPGA winning pro debut
Rose Zhang lived up to all the pre-tournament hype as the next great women's golfer — at least in her first week as a pro.
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Update: Man dies of injuries after shooting in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
2 suspects in fatal shooting of Jasper Wu face murder charges with gang enhancements
Two men accused in the deadly rolling gun battle on an Oakland freeway that killed a toddler boy in 2021 are facing murder charges, the Alameda County District Attorney announced.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for parents killed in street race crash
A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing.
Case dismissed against men accused of burning Antioch woman's body; DA cites police racist text scandal
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
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Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
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Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
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Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes voting rights case
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, invalidating the congressional map drawn by state lawmakers in Alabama after the 2020 Census.
Governor Newsom proposing a 28th Amendment to the Constitution to end the gun violence crisis
Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to end the country's gun violence crisis.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
"Bob's Burgers" actor charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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SFJAZZ celebrates 40th edition of venerable festival
SFJAZZ kicks off the 39th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival this week an array of great performers including funky organ player Delvon Lamarr, pianist Gerald Clayton, guitar virtuoso Al DiMiola and much more.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Eclectic Latin-funk band Ozomatli visits San Francisco
Popular Los Angeles-based Latin funk/hip-hop outfit Ozomatli comes to the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission for three shows this weekend.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Conserving Marine Mammals Lives
Dr. Jeff Boehm with ‘The Marine Mammal Center’ discusses the importance of observing our marine life and how dynamic the ocean system is. (06/08/2023)
Interview: Somm Foundation chairman describes programs for those interested in wine industry career
Master Sommelier Thomas Price, Chairman of the Somm Foundation talks about what the foundation does for people interested in a career in the wine industry.
Bay Area Teen writes children's book on ocean conservation
In honor of World Ocean’s Day, Meteorologist Darren Peck and 14-year-old Author Daniel Kim discuss his children’s book, “The Whale Who Refused to Poo.” The book aims to educate young readers about the importance of ocean conservation.
1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world; Chris Gaither is one of only four who are Black. He's now opened a new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco and is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Passengers arrive at SFO following Air India ordeal in Siberia, Russia
An Air India flight stranded since Tuesday in Russia landed early Thursday at San Francisco International Airport, leading to emotional reunions with family members. Jocelyn Moran reports.
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Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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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.