New meteor shower could dazzle night sky on Monday
North Americans have the best chance of seeing the tau Herculid shower, with NASA recommending the best time to look up at around midnight in Texas.
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NASA JPL Says Tiny Asteroid Expected To Pass Near Earth On Election Eve
A small asteroid known as 2018VP1 is projected to come close to Earth on Nov. 2, with a less-than-one-percent chance of striking the planet.
Mysterious Light Seen In Skies Across Northern California Was A Meteor
Social media was filled with photos, videos and questions Wednesday night about the bright light and strangely illuminated smoke contrail seen in the skies that were visible across the Bay Area and California.
Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Coming This Weekend
The annual Perseid meteor showers are coming this weekend.
Boulder-Size Asteroid Burns Up Over Africa Hours After Its Discovery
A boulder-size asteroid, roughly six feet across, disintegrated harmlessly over Botswana, eight hours after first being detected.
Blazing Meteor Fireball, Bright as 100 Moons, Lights Up Arctic Sky
A meteor blazed across Arctic Finland Thursday night, brightening the sky and sending scientists on a scramble to locate shards of the reported meteorite.
Huge Meteor Streaks Across A Dozen Midwestern States
Californians see many meteors each year, but some folks in the Midwest just saw a doozy.
Super Moon Of The Century To Light Up Night Sky November 14th
If you're a fan of super moons, you're in for the treat of the century – so far.
Leonids Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight -- When To Watch
The Leonids shower could produce several displays of activity with up to 15 meteors per hour.
Meteor Caught On Camera Exploding Over Skies Of Bangkok
A meteor was caught on camera exploding in the atmosphere over Bangkok, Thailand by several dashcams Monday.
Perseid Meteor Shower To Peak Wednesday, 60 Shooting Stars Per Hour Predicted
People looking for a shooting star to wish upon may find Wednesday overnight to be a dream come true.
Did You See The Meteor? Brilliant Chrome, Red, Green Fireball Blazes Through Bay Area Skies Saturday
What appears to be a meteor blazed over the North Bay midday Saturday creating a frenzy of excited tweets and blog posts, and triggering calls to 9-1-1 dispatchers reporting what looked like a possible aircraft going down.
Look Up! Nature's Light Show, The Geminid Meteor Shower Is On
Clear skies permitting, the show begins at 9 p.m. and will continue until sunrise. Try to find the darkest patch of sky possible for maximum viewing.
Geminids Meteor Shower To Peak Late In Evening Over Bay Area Skies
A meteor shower will peak over Bay Area skies next Sunday.
Origin Of Meteorite That Crashed Into Novato Home Traced Back 4 Billion Years To Formation Of Moon
A Marin County woman's claims that a meteorite plunked down on the roof of her home have been validated by a team of planetary scientists, who tracked the space rock's origin to the formation of the moon 4.47 billion years ago.
Best Meteor Shower Of The Year Peaks Tuesday, 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour Predicted In Perseid Shower
If you thought July 4th's fireworks were exciting, wait until you see a ball of fire explode overhead in the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, set to peak Tuesday night with 100 shooting stars each hour, and continue for several days afterward.
No Need For Telescope To Watch New Meteor Shower
Senior Contributing Editor of Sky and Telescope Magazine, Kelly Beatty, tells us why a potentially impressive meteor shower could be seen for the first time this Memorial Day Weekend.
Another Meteor Flashes Across Bay Area Skies
On the heels of a close fly-by of an asteroid 17,000 miles from Earth on Friday morning and a devastating meteor that landed in Russia, Bay Area stargazers caught a glimpse of another meteor Friday night.
NorCal Scientist Says Meteor Explosion Nearly Impossible To Predict
An event similar to the meteor explosion in the sky over Russia Friday morning, which blasted out countless windows and injured as many as 1,000 people, could happen without much warning in California, according to a local space scientist.
'Ball Of Fire' Lights Up Bay Area Skies
A ball of fire, possibly a meteor, lit up the sky in the Bay Area and beyond early Thursday morning.
Mysterious Rock Found In Novato May Be Meteorite After All
A mysterious rock that hit a Novato home may be a meteorite after all.
'Meteorite' Found In Novato Turns Out To Be Just A Rock
It turns out an object that hit a Novato home and thought to be a meteorite is just a rock.
Meteorite From Wednesday's Fireball Found In Novato
A Novato homeowner found a small meteorite that one NASA scientist believes is a piece of the flaming fireball that streaked across northern California skies on Wednesday.
Car-Sized Meteor Breaks Up Over Bay Area Skies
A large meteor streaked across the night sky Wednesday night and was seen and heard throughout the Bay Area.
Public Urged To Forward Sierra Meteor Photos, Video
NASA and the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence Institute were asking for the public's help finding footage photos and video of a daylight meteor that fell over Northern California on Sunday.
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Favorable weather helps fight against Electra Fire in Amador County; containment at 10%
Favorable weather early Wednesday aided the fight against a wildfire in California's Gold Country that has forced evacuations in two counties.
Santa Cruz County reports 2nd probable monkeypox case in a week
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under proposed rules
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
Update: Bodies recovered of 3 adults who tried to rescue child in Sacramento River
The bodies of three people who had jumped into the Sacramento River near Three-Mile Slough Bridge to try and save a child who had fallen into the water have now been recovered.
Stocks rise after Fed admits more rate hikes could weaken economy
Investors are monitoring economic data for clues on inflation trajectory, with eye on Friday release of June employment numbers.
San Quentin death row inmate Harvey Heishman dies of natural causes
Harvey L. Heishman III, a 74-year-old convicted murderer and rapist on death row at San Quentin State Prison, died Tuesday of natural causes at the prison infirmary, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.
Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
3 arrested in April fatal shooting in South San Jose neighborhood
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
Woman injured in San Francisco Civic Center shooting
A shooting in San Francisco's Civic Center area left a 56-year-old woman injured early Wednesday morning, police said.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
Woman arrested after Martinez grass fire determined to be arson
A grass fire in Martinez that came dangerously close to a gas station Tuesday was determined to have arson and police have arrested a suspect
San Jose assault victim dies of injuries; suspect jailed for homicide
A man who reported being assaulted last month in San Jose died of his injuries more than a week later and police have arrested the suspect in the assault for homicide.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Fundraiser for Highland Park orphan raises $2.6 million
Both parents of 2-year-old Aiden McCarthy were killed in Monday's mass shooting during a July 4th parade.
Study: COVID reinfection can cause lasting health problems
As cases rise with the new BA.5 subvariant, a new study suggests COVID is really not like a cold or flu and can cause lasting health problems.
EPA orders SF-based Wish to stop selling illegal, unregistered disinfectants
The federal government ordered San Francisco-based e-commerce site Wish on Tuesday to stop selling illegal and unregistered disinfectants on its online marketplace.
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Santa Cruz County reports 2nd probable monkeypox case in a week
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under proposed rules
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
Favorable weather helps fight against Electra Fire in Amador County; containment at 10%
Favorable weather early Wednesday aided the fight against a wildfire in California's Gold Country that has forced evacuations in two counties.
Update: Bodies recovered of 3 adults who tried to rescue child in Sacramento River
The bodies of three people who had jumped into the Sacramento River near Three-Mile Slough Bridge to try and save a child who had fallen into the water have now been recovered.
Stocks rise after Fed admits more rate hikes could weaken economy
Investors are monitoring economic data for clues on inflation trajectory, with eye on Friday release of June employment numbers.
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Woman injured in San Francisco Civic Center shooting
A shooting in San Francisco's Civic Center area left a 56-year-old woman injured early Wednesday morning, police said.
EPA orders SF-based Wish to stop selling illegal, unregistered disinfectants
The federal government ordered San Francisco-based e-commerce site Wish on Tuesday to stop selling illegal and unregistered disinfectants on its online marketplace.
Busiest 4th of July since before pandemic gives hope to San Francisco tourism
While tourism numbers still have a way to go before fully recovering to pre-pandemic levels, businesses said the busy July 4th holiday was a good sign of progress.
Update: Arrest made in July 4 deadly stabbing in East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto counted its third homicide of the year Monday after a man was stabbed to death late that night, police said.
12 police officers hurt dispersing crowd in San Francisco Mission District overnight
A crowd in San Francisco's Mission District celebrating the Fourth of July became unruly when officers arrived to break it up, leading to a number of officers getting injured, police said.
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Woman arrested after Martinez grass fire determined to be arson
A grass fire in Martinez that came dangerously close to a gas station Tuesday was determined to have arson and police have arrested a suspect
Toddler boy in critical condition after shooting during violent July 4th in Oakland
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after being shot while sitting in a car Monday night in East Oakland, one of multiple shootings and homicides being investigated by police.
Pittsburg home seriously damaged after fireworks spark house fire
Residents of a Pittsburg neighborhood were grateful to be back in their homes Tuesday after a close call July 4th when fireworks set fire to two backyards.
Castro Valley man, former Team USA Softball president, accused of lewd acts with child
A Castro Valley man who once led the governing body for softball in the United States has been accused of multiple sex offenses with a child, authorities said.
Woman arrested in Berkeley shooting, road rage incident
Police in Berkeley have arrested a Central Valley woman following a road rage incident on Interstate 80 that led to a shooting earlier this year.
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Santa Cruz County reports 2nd probable monkeypox case in a week
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
3 arrested in April fatal shooting in South San Jose neighborhood
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
San Jose assault victim dies of injuries; suspect jailed for homicide
A man who reported being assaulted last month in San Jose died of his injuries more than a week later and police have arrested the suspect in the assault for homicide.
Missing 14-year-old girl may be in San Francisco
The San Mateo Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating a teen who hasn't been seen since Monday morning in San Carlos.
San Jose Sharks hire Mike Grier, 1st Black GM in NHL history
The San Jose Sharks have hired Mike Grier to lead the team's front office, making history as the first Black general manager in the history of the National Hockey League.
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Driver pulled from burning car after crash on Highway 101 in Sausalito
Good Samaritans and CHP officers pulled a driver from a burning car after a rollover crash on US Highway 101 at Spencer in Sausalito, Tuesday night.
Mandatory evacuations expanded in Amador County for Electra Fire
Mandatory evacuation and evacuation warning zones in Amador County were expanded Tuesday afternoon due to the Electra Fire, the Amador County Sheriff's Office said.
Park Rangers rescue surfer found floating face down near Point Reyes
First responders took a surfer to a hospital by helicopter after he was found floating facedown in the water at Point Reyes National Seashore's South Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Park Service.
Illegal fireworks start fire in Santa Rosa that causes 20K in damage
Investigators from the Santa Rosa Fire Department say illegal fireworks started a fire late Monday night on the roof of the Johnny Franklin's Muffler building.
Vegetation fire breaks out near Kelseyville in Lake County
Crews have responded to a vegetation fire that broke out in Lake County Tuesday afternoon.
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Diamondbacks extend Giants' losing streak, 6-2
Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after Josh Rojas caused problems with his speed, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the San Francisco Giants' losing streak to six games with a 6-2 win.
A's win series for second time in last 12 beating Toronto, 5-3
Stephen Piscotty homered, Adrián Martínez struck out five over five solid innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Tuesday night.
San Jose Sharks hire Mike Grier, 1st Black GM in NHL history
The San Jose Sharks have hired Mike Grier to lead the team's front office, making history as the first Black general manager in the history of the National Hockey League.
Four injured by celebratory gunfire at Oakland Coliseum after fireworks show at A's game
Bullet fragments from celebratory gunfire struck five people at RingCentral Coliseum Monday night during a Fourth of July fireworks show, according to police.
Report: Big 12 discusses adding up to 6 Pac-12 schools
The Big 12 is involved in deep discussions to add multiple Pac-12 programs as a way to shore up its membership in the wake of the USC and UCLA defection to the Big Ten, sources tell CBS Sports.
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San Quentin death row inmate Harvey Heishman dies of natural causes
Harvey L. Heishman III, a 74-year-old convicted murderer and rapist on death row at San Quentin State Prison, died Tuesday of natural causes at the prison infirmary, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Wednesday.
Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
3 arrested in April fatal shooting in South San Jose neighborhood
Police have arrested three people suspected in a fatal shooting in San Jose in April, the department announced Wednesday.
Woman injured in San Francisco Civic Center shooting
A shooting in San Francisco's Civic Center area left a 56-year-old woman injured early Wednesday morning, police said.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
Intel's 'Silicon Heartland' factory boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes
When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
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Santa Cruz County reports 2nd probable monkeypox case in a week
Santa Cruz County health officials on Wednesday announced the county's second probable monkeypox case in a week, with confirmation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still pending.
Study: COVID reinfection can cause lasting health problems
As cases rise with the new BA.5 subvariant, a new study suggests COVID is really not like a cold or flu and can cause lasting health problems.
California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade even though access to abortion in California hadn't changed.
Crowdfunding rakes in $2M for medicine to save a little girl's life
The epic show of solidarity for little Roqaia has given other parents hope, but it's a race against time to get one of the world's most expensive drugs.
Assembly approves bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to set up places where opioid users could legally inject drugs in supervised settings.
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Getting student debt forgiveness could be easier under proposed rules
Borrowers who qualify for existing federal student loan forgiveness programs could see fewer hurdles and less paperwork.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Newsom attack ads aimed at Florida voters may signal bid for presidency
Political observers say California Governor Gavin Newsom is signaling that he has national political ambitions and may be eyeing a run for the presidency after airing political attack ads aimed at Florida voters.
House Jan. 6 committee announces next hearing for July 12
The committee has not yet announced a focus, or if there will be any witnesses.
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Drag show near Sacramento disrupted, Proud Boys possibly involved
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Local skate-punk legends the Boneless Ones headline Sunday barbecue in SF
Legendary Bay Area skate-punk band the Boneless Ones play songs from their first new album in over 35 years when they headline this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
Carlos Santana collapses onstage in Michigan due to heat exhaustion
Grammy-award winning singer, composer, musician Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a concert in Michigan.
'90 alt-rock favorites Failure return to Great American
Reunited '90s alternative-rock band Failure plays songs from their latest album 'Wild Type Droid' Thursday night when they return to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Pioneering German electronic pop giants Kraftwerk bring 3-D tour to Bill Graham Civic
One of the most influential groups of the past half century comes to the Bill Graham Civic Wednesday when German electronic-music pioneers Kraftwerk bring the long delayed return of their "Kraftwerk 3-D Tour" to San Francisco.
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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.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
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.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
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.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
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.
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Stephen Curry aiming for another title this weekend in Lake Tahoe
Vern Glenn interviews NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry following his practice round at Edgewood Tahoe Resort. Curry is teeing it up this week in the annual American Century Championship. (7-6-22)
Couple rescued toddler who lost both parents in Highland Park mass shooting
Jackie Kostek reports on the couple who found and sheltered the toddler who lost both parents in the horrific Highland Park July 4th massacre (7-6-2022)
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Interview: Women deleting period-tracking apps in wake of Supreme Court decision on abortion rights
Nearly a third of all women in the U.S. use a period-tracking app, according to a survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Now, tens of thousands of women are now scrambling to delete them over privacy concerns in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Interview with USA Today columnist Jennifer Jolly
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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.