Asteroid hits Earth just hours after discovery
The 1-meter asteroid was discovered just hours before it hit Earth's atmosphere and almost 10 years to the day that an asteroid about 20 times bigger hit Chelyabinsk, Russia.
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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.
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.
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Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the rebellion against Kevin McCarthy after a last-minute deal was struck to avoid a government shutdown.
Bay Area temperatures set to spike with week-ending mini heat wave
Well above average temperatures will be felt across the Bay Area later this week as high pressure dominates the region's weather pattern Thursday through Saturday.
San Francisco man guilty of torture, domestic violence for abusing girlfriend
A San Francisco man is facing a potential sentence of life in prison after being convicted on torture and domestic violence charges for abusing his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
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Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the rebellion against Kevin McCarthy after a last-minute deal was struck to avoid a government shutdown.
Bay Area temperatures set to spike with week-ending mini heat wave
Well above average temperatures will be felt across the Bay Area later this week as high pressure dominates the region's weather pattern Thursday through Saturday.
San Francisco man guilty of torture, domestic violence for abusing girlfriend
A San Francisco man is facing a potential sentence of life in prison after being convicted on torture and domestic violence charges for abusing his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
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Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
2 sought in nighttime armed robbery at Redwood City gas station
Police on the Peninsula are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a gas station convenience store Monday night.
Watch: San Francisco city worker chases hot dog vendor, knocks over cart in viral video
A widely-shared social media video showing a San Francisco Public Works employee running after a hot dog vendor and knocking over his cart has sparked backlash online.
U.S. Treasury awards $60 million in tax credits for San Francisco nonprofits
The U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded $60 million in tax credits to support San Francisco's nonprofit organizations and projects in underserved neighborhoods, city officials said Monday.
Update: Hit-and-run driver strikes pedestrian, who is then run over by robotaxi in SF
A woman suffered major injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Francisco, which launched her into the path of a self-driving car Monday night, police said Tuesday.
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Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
Alamo man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions, tax evasion
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion.
4 more racehorses die at Golden Gate Fields within span of two weeks
Four racehorses have died over the past two weeks at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, prompting activists to call for the East Bay racetrack to shutter immediately.
Bodies of a woman, man pulled from Fremont creek
The bodies of a man and woman were found in a Fremont waterway Sunday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Police investigating stabbing outside of Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
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2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
San Jose man accused of poisoning mother with fentanyl, attacking father
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
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Soaring to new heights: Why airlines are courting women pilots
As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
Mill Valley police: Mountain lion spotted near Camino Alto
Mill Valley police said a mountain lion was spotted in the area of Camino Alto and Overhill Road just after 6 a.m. Sunday.
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Warriors star Klay Thompson open to playing for the Bahamas in 2024 Olympics
Warriors star Klay Thompson would seriously consider playing for his father's native country of the Bahamas in the Paris Olympics next year.
Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager
Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement Monday morning that the current leadership team "continues to have my full support."
Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that will sideline him for at least the first two weeks of training camp.
McCaffrey scores 4 touchdowns, leads 49ers past Cardinals 35-16
Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns and the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game, beating the Cardinals 35-16 on Sunday.
Dodgers beat Giants 5-2 in Crawford's likely final game
Kiké Hernández hit a three-run homer to lead the NL West champion Dodgers past San Francisco 5-2 on Sunday.
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Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
San Francisco man guilty of torture, domestic violence for abusing girlfriend
A San Francisco man is facing a potential sentence of life in prison after being convicted on torture and domestic violence charges for abusing his girlfriend, prosecutors said.
Alamo man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions, tax evasion
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion.
FBI San Francisco office warns of "Phantom Hacker" scam targeting older adults
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public on Tuesday against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
2 sought in nighttime armed robbery at Redwood City gas station
Police on the Peninsula are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a gas station convenience store Monday night.
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FBI San Francisco office warns of "Phantom Hacker" scam targeting older adults
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public on Tuesday against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit over posts that falsely identified man in protest
A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire.
Google antitrust trial: Microsoft CEO says unfair practices led to search engine dominance
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says unfair tactics used by Google led to its dominance as a search engine, tactics that in turn have thwarted his company's rival program, Bing.
Mark Zuckerberg launches Meta developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
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Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
Genetic factor could provide protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
A study led by Stanford Medicine found that a single genetic factor could provide some people with a level of protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Emmanuel Mignot, PhD, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Stanford and one of the study's senior authors, about how that single genetic factor could work to serve as protection, and if this means there could be some sort of link between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to go on strike across the U.S.
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers would represent the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
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Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
Rep. Matt Gaetz led the rebellion against Kevin McCarthy after a last-minute deal was struck to avoid a government shutdown.
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
Alamo man pleads guilty to violating Iran sanctions, tax evasion
An Alamo man has pleaded guilty to charges of violating sanctions by exporting software upgrades for commercial-grade telecommunications servers to the Islamic Republic of Iran and for tax evasion.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty at arraignment on felony gun charges
A deal that included a diversion in connection with a firearms charge and a guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax charges collapsed in court over the summer.
Gov. Newsom's pick to fill Sen. Feinstein's seat garners mixed reactions
Laphonza Butler was chosen to fill the seat, and if most people haven't heard of her, it's probably because she's never held public office.
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Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 2 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Famed ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film "Flower" set in Oakland.
Greek stoner-rock band 1000mods headlines Bottom of the Hill
Touring Greek stoner rock band 1000mods returns to the Bay Area when the band headlines the Bottom of the Hill Thursday night.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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PIX Now afternoon edition 10-3-23
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Laphonza Butler officially sworn in as California's newest senator
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the live swearing-in ceremony for Laphonza Butler to take the senate seat left open by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (10-3-2023)
Real agent's untold stories in FBI history on the CBS docuseries "FBI True"
Executive Producers Craig Turk and Anne Beagan discuss the new true crime show debuting on KPIX at 9 p.m. and available to stream on Paramount +. (10-03-23)
San Francisco Fleet Week bringing big business to city's restaurants, eateries
El Porteño Empanadas in San Francisco's Ferry Building is just one of the eateries and businesses welcoming a big influx of Fleet Week customers. Lezla Gooden reports.
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.