Death Toll Rises to Four as Seaside Collapsed Condo Search and Rescue Continues
Rescue and search teams on Friday continued scouring through twisted steel and concrete looking for signs of life in the aftermath of a condo collapse in Surfside.
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Menlo Park Fire Chief: Time Is Short in Search for Survivors of Florida Condo Collapse
Rescuers in Surfside, Florida worked throughout the night to locate dozens of people still unaccounted for after a condo collapsed without warning early Thursday morning.
Santa Rosa Man Recounts Shark Attack At Miami's South Beach That Left 8-Inch Gash On Leg
A Santa Rosa man vacationing in Florida was attacked by a shark while swimming in waters off Miami's South Beach.
Bay Area Producer Updates 49ers Anthem With New Remix
A North Bay music producer is combining new and old ahead of the Super Bowl for a remix of a classic song from 1984.
Jennifer Lopez And Shakira Vow 'Empowering' Halftime Show
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said Thursday their upcoming Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latin culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that "spreads love."
Tight Security Promised For Super Bowl 54 In Miami
Florida and federal law enforcement agencies preparing for the Super Bowl this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens say they are ready for anything, including a detonated bomb or massive food poisoning, but haven't identified any threats.
Super Bowl: What 49er Fans Need To Know About Ordering Coffee In Miami
If there is one thing many San Francisco Bay Area residents enjoy to start their day, it's a good cup of coffee. Miami takes it to a whole new level.
No Tailgating Allowed For Super Bowl LIV At Hard Rock Stadium In Miami
If you are lucky enough to be heading to Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium, don't plan on tailgating. It is not allowed.
Thousands Of Workers Preparing Miami Stadium For Super Bowl
The pounding of a single hammer echoed through the stands Tuesday in the Miami Dolphins' stadium, the reverberations from the Super Bowl's return to South Florida just beginning.
Prepare To Pay Big Bucks If You Want To Travel To Miami To See Super Bowl LIV
Travel agents say 49er fans have a two or three day window to decide to splurge on a trip to the Super Bowl before tickets to the game are either gone or are so expensive it's cost prohibitive.
49ers Fans Line Up To Stock Up On Gear Day After NFC Championship Win
The line to the 49ers Team Store at Levi's Stadium was loud and long on Monday as excited fans waited 45 minutes just to buy the latest NFC Championship gear.
Average Resale Price For Niners-Chiefs Super Bowl Tickets Over $6,000
As the Niners beat the Packers handily, 37-20, in Sunday's NFC Championship game, the average resale ticket prices totaled over $6,000, according to the latest data from SeatGeek.
Hot Miami Food Spots To Try During Super Bowl Week
If you're traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to Miami, here's a few food spots you may want to check out.
Demi Lovato Will Sing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl
Demi Lovato announced Thursday that she'll perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LIV in Miami.
Tropical Storm Gordon Brings Hurricane Watch To Gulf Coast
A storm system moving quickly toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast strengthened to a tropical storm early Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Police Officer Accused Of Kicking Woman Who Was 8 Months Pregnant
A Florida police officer was arrested after she allegedly kicked a visibly pregnant woman in Miami Beach.
Marlins Rally In 9th To Beat Giants, 5-4
The Miami Marlins rallied in the ninth inning and overcame an early four-run deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Suspect Arrested In Armed Santa Rosa Home Invasion Pot Robbery
A Miami, Florida man has been arrested and another suspect remained at large Thursday in an armed home invasion marijuana robbery in Santa Rosa.
Voicemail Warning About Cracks in Florida Bridge Was Missed
An engineer left a voicemail two days before a catastrophic bridge failure in Miami to say some cracking had been found at one end of the concrete span, but the voicemail wasn't picked up until after the collapse.
Fallen Bridge: 'Stress Test' Preceded Collapse That Killed 6
An innovative pedestrian bridge being built at Florida International University had been put to a "stress test" and its cables were being tightened when it collapsed over traffic, killing six people and sending 10 to a hospital, authorities said.
At Least 17 Dead In Florida School Shooting; Suspect In Custody
A suspected shooter is in custody and at least 17 people are dead in a fatal mass-shooting incident at a Florida high school Wednesday, according to CBS Miami.
Irma Loses Hurricane Status But Keeps Spreading Misery
A weakened but still dangerous Irma pushed inland Monday as it hammered Florida with winds that created hazards for rescuers and flooding that set a record in one city.
2 Dozen Construction Cranes Loom Over Miami As Hurricane Irma Nears
Two dozen enormous construction cranes, not designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, threaten downtown Miami.
'This Is A Buzz Saw': Florida Braces For Hurricane Irma
Florida residents picked store shelves clean and long lines formed at gas pumps Wednesday as Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 monster with potentially catastrophic winds of 185 mph, steamed toward the Sunshine State.
Cellphone Video Captures Brawl In Stands At 49ers-Dolphins Game
A cellphone video clip posted by a football fan captured some serious unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday's 49ers game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
Short seller accuses Jack Dorsey's Block of fraud
Shares of the payment company, formerly known as Square, plunged after Hindenburg Research accused it of facilitating crimes.
Novato mudslide buckles road to Olompali State Park; Impacts PG&E gas lines
A mudslide caused by the recent storms has mangled a Marin County road, causing it to buckle and break into pieces as well as impacting two PG&E gas transmission lines and an aqueduct.
Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner passes away at age 81
Former KPIX reporter and anchor Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness according to his longtime friend, journalist, and KPIX colleague Linda Schacht.
Bill to punish oil companies for high gas prices passes in California Senate
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
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Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
Short seller accuses Jack Dorsey's Block of fraud
Shares of the payment company, formerly known as Square, plunged after Hindenburg Research accused it of facilitating crimes.
Novato mudslide buckles road to Olompali State Park; Impacts PG&E gas lines
A mudslide caused by the recent storms has mangled a Marin County road, causing it to buckle and break into pieces as well as impacting two PG&E gas transmission lines and an aqueduct.
Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner passes away at age 81
Former KPIX reporter and anchor Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81 after a long illness according to his longtime friend, journalist, and KPIX colleague Linda Schacht.
Bill to punish oil companies for high gas prices passes in California Senate
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
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Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
Suspect in pistol-whipping, shooting aboard BART train arrested
A man arrested on theft charges in San Francisco was identified as the person who pistol-whipped a BART passenger on a train earlier this month, police said Thursday.
Bay Area commuters recall chaos during windy storm
It was a nightmare commute Tuesday afternoon as high winds ripped through the Bay Area.
Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Mudslide triggers evacuation in Woodside neighborhood
San Mateo County officials recommended that the residents of approximately 30 homes on Patrol Road in rural Woodside leave their homes Wednesday after a mudslide shutdown the roadway.
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Man accused of stealing equipment from Little League in Livermore
Livermore police arrested a man who allegedly broke into an umpire storage shed at the Granada Little League T-ball Field on Murdell Lane and stole $3,500 worth of equipment on March 14.
Workers at Oakland Starbucks vote to unionize, 2nd store in Alameda County
Employees of an Oakland Starbucks store are the first in the city and the second in less than a month in Alameda County to seek to form a union, union officials said Tuesday.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
Exotic birds escape storm-damaged aviary at Oakland Zoo
Armed with nets and cages, workers at the Oakland Zoo will continue to search the grounds Thursday for six exotic birds, including an endangered hooded vulture, that escaped from their storm damaged aviary.
Former warden of Dublin women's prison sentenced in sex abuse scandal
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in the East Bay was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women.
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Evacuation orders lifted for town of Pajaro nearly 2 weeks after levee breach
Officials in Monterey County lifted evacuation orders for the town of Pajaro on Thursday morning, nearly two weeks after a levee breach flooded the town, forcing many residents to leave.
Man shot dead overnight in East San Jose neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a San Jose neighborhood before dawn on Wednesday, according to police.
Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: "you must answer for the bank's downfall."
Machete armed suspect killed; child hostages rescued in San Jose standoff
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday after being shot by a police officer.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in downtown San Jose
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
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Novato mudslide buckles road to Olompali State Park; Impacts PG&E gas lines
A mudslide caused by the recent storms has mangled a Marin County road, causing it to buckle and break into pieces as well as impacting two PG&E gas transmission lines and an aqueduct.
Hikers warned of dangers from weakened trees on rural trails
While the rain and wind have moved out of our area, we're literally not out of the woods yet when it comes to storm damage and danger.
Over 76,000 PG&E customers without power after storm
Nearly 65,000 PG&E customers around the Bay Area remained without power Wednesday afternoon after a storm this week brought rain and high winds to the region, according to the utility.
Sonoma County raises living wage to $17.65/hour; 2nd hike in a year
Amid rising inflation, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved raising the county's Living Wage for the second time in three months, to $17.65 an hour.
Four arrested in connection with Vallejo business burglary
Three suspects were arrested after foot chases on I-80 and a fourth surrendered inside a getaway vehicle that crashed in connection with a burglary at a Vallejo business Saturday.
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Wiggins still out; Doncic returns for key Golden State-Dallas showdown
With just nine games left in the regular season, the Golden State Warriors will square off against the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in a key game for playoff positioning.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
Warriors down Rockets 121-108 to snap 11-game road skid
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
49ers sign S Myles Hartsfield, re-sign TE Ross Dwelley
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety Myles Hartsfield to a one-year contract Monday and re-signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
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Man accused of stealing equipment from Little League in Livermore
Livermore police arrested a man who allegedly broke into an umpire storage shed at the Granada Little League T-ball Field on Murdell Lane and stole $3,500 worth of equipment on March 14.
Man shot dead overnight in East San Jose neighborhood
A man was shot dead in a San Jose neighborhood before dawn on Wednesday, according to police.
Suspect in pistol-whipping, shooting aboard BART train arrested
A man arrested on theft charges in San Francisco was identified as the person who pistol-whipped a BART passenger on a train earlier this month, police said Thursday.
Machete armed suspect killed; child hostages rescued in San Jose standoff
A man armed with a machete and holding hostages, including two children, inside a barricaded San Jose home died early Thursday after being shot by a police officer.
Pedestrian hospitalized after hit-and-run in downtown San Jose
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries from a hit-and-run collision in downtown San Jose Wednesday night.
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Senators order former Silicon Valley Bank CEO to testify
Leaders of the Senate's banking committee on Thursday warned former chief executive officers at the failed Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank that they expect them to testify before the panel, saying in a letter to each: "you must answer for the bank's downfall."
VR 360 View: Dude, Where's My Driver? -- Take a 360-degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
SVB collapse: CalPERS, public pension losses from bank failures seen as minor
When two tech-linked U.S. banks failed this month, among the investors who lost millions were public-sector pension funds responsible for ensuring the retirements of teachers, firefighters and other government workers.
Google's 'Bard' AI chatbot set for next stage; waitlist opens up
Google announced Tuesday it's allowing more people to interact with " Bard," the artificially intelligent chatbot the company is building to counter Microsoft's early lead in a pivotal battleground of technology.
Content creators, influencers worried about verification plans on social media platforms
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
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Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
In an effort to address a growing need for mental health and addiction care, a bill was introduced on Monday in the state assembly to develop a minimum staffing requirement for behavioral health emergencies in California hospitals.
Microplastics pollution found in fresh-fallen Sierra snow and Lake Tahoe
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
Frozen berries recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
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Bill to punish oil companies for high gas prices passes in California Senate
A bill to punish oil companies for profiting from price spikes at the pump has passed the California Senate.
Capitol rioter convicted of entering Nancy Pelosi's office gets 3 years in prison
The Justice Department argued Williams, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was an "accelerant" of the mob, and "gleefully directed and mobilized" violence during the attack.
Oakland extends mask mandate in city-owned buildings through July 2023
The Oakland City Council opted this week to extend the requirement to wear a mask in city-owned facilities through at least July 1, 2023.
East Bay lawmaker proposes ban on caste-based discrimination in California
California may become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste-based bias, a safeguard people of South Asian descent say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles.
Appeals court orders Trump lawyer to comply with grand jury subpoena
Trump's legal team had appealed a lower court ruling that attorney-client privilege should not shield attorney from interview by special counsel investigators.
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Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California looks to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
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Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift found dead at Pier 39 in San Francisco
The body of missing Wild 94.9 radio DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, popularly known as "JV" on air, has been found after he went missing in February.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Sly Stone memoir to be released through new Questlove imprint
Questlove has own book imprint and is launching it with a memoir by one of the world's most influential and enigmatic musicians, Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone.
"Ted Lasso" cast visits White House to promote mental health care
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
Adam Sandler receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
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KPIX Classic: Bill Schechner's 'Amazing Turkey Facts' Thanksgiving report
Former KPIX reporter Bill Schechner has passed away at the age of 81. Among his award-winning reports over his long career was this newsroom favorite which re-ran for years on Thanksgiving Day.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao talks about new affordable housing funding, city's response to storm damage
Ryan Yamamoto interviews Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao about Measure U funds for affordable housing and how the city is helping residents with storm damage (3-23-2023)
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Novato Mudslide buckles road to Olompali State Park; Impacts PG&E gas lines, nearby aqueduct
Justin Andrews reports on the impacts a mudslide in Novato is having on area roadways and utilities (3-23-2023)
Missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift confirmed as body found in water at San Francisco's Pi
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the sad news confirming that missing Wild 94.9 DJ Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift was identified as the body pulled from water at Pier 39 Wednesday (3-23-2023)
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Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
Program bridges language barriers in Oakland's Fruitvale District
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
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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.