Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
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State lotteries transfer wealth from poor to rich: investigation
Lottery retailers in nearly every state are clustered in poor neighborhoods, driving a wealth transfer to multinational corporations.
California Woman Busted In Missouri Allegedly Turned Teenage Girl Into Meth Mule
A California woman was accused of turning a teenage girl into a drug mule. The two were apprehended thousands of miles from home by a quick-thinking Missouri patrol officer.
Video: Teachers Hold Day Care 'Fight Club' For Preschoolers
A Missouri mother is suing a day care center after surveillance and iPad cameras captured teachers encouraging pre-school students to fight each other.
VIDEO: Woman With Cerebral Palsy Goes Viral With CrossFit Workout
A St. Louis woman with cerebral palsy has gone viral after video of her inspirational CrossFit workout was posted by her trainer.
People Killed In Duck Boat Tragedy Weren't Wearing Life Jackets
The 17 people who died in the duck boat tragedy last week in southwestern Missouri were not wearing life jackets when found, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN Sunday.
17 Dead In Duck Boat Accident On Missouri Lake
The death toll of a duck boat accident on a Missouri lake rose to 17 early Friday after divers recovered the bodies of the final four people who were missing.
At Least 11 Dead, 5 Missing After Missouri Tourist Boat Capsizes
At least 11 people, including children, died after a boat carrying tourists on a Missouri lake capsized and sank Thursday night.
Student Tries To Sell High School On Craigslist In Graduation Prank
A Missouri student has been banned from walking in his high school graduation after a senior prank was misinterpreted as a "threat" against the school.
Senate Hopeful Expects Nightly Meal From Fiancée; Says Feminists Have 'Snake-Filled Heads'
A Republican in Missouri who hopes to replace Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill in the U.S. Senate said he expects to come home to a home-cooked meal from his his fiancée at 6 p.m. every night, and plans for his future daughters to do the same.
Google Investigated By Missouri AG Over Antitrust Concerns
Missouri's attorney general announced Monday that his office is investigating Google for potential violations of the state's consumer-protection and antitrust laws.
Tens Of Thousands Fill Streets As Anti-Trump Protests Continue Across America
Tens of thousands took to the streets Saturday across the United States as demonstrations against President-elect Donald Trump continued in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, the Bay Area and beyond.
Listeria Linked to Caramel Apple Deaths In California, Other States
Illness and death followed a strain of bad caramel apples in several states...
Tear Gas, Windows Broken, Clashes With Police As Anarchists Hijack Peaceful Protest March Through Berkeley
Several hundred demonstrators began marching around 5 p.m. at UC Berkeley. By 630 p.m. one reporter described University Ave. as a mob scene.
College Football Spotlight: The Playoff Begins Now
The College Football Playoff will determine college football's first national champion in the new playoff model in January, but the real playoff begins this weekend.
Darren Wilson's Resignation No Consolation For Protesters Angry Over Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Wilson's attorney says his resignation is effective immediately. It comes just days after he went on television to defend his decision to shoot Brown.
'How Can Your Conscience Be Clear?': Michael Brown's Parents On Grand Jury Decision, Violence In Ferguson
Michael Brown's parents are expressing their frustration after Officer Darren Wilson spoke out about having a "clear conscience" following a grand jury decision not to charge Wilson for the Aug. 9 shooting of their son.
Read What Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson Told The Grand Jury About Shooting Michael Brown
Here are some of the highlights from the testimony, released by prosecutor Bob McCulloch's office Monday night.
Oakland Crowds Protest Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson Shooting, Arrests Made
Oakland police made numerous arrests Monday in a protest that started in the downtown area and continued to Interstate Highway 580 following a grand jury's decision to not indict a police officer in a fatal Missouri shooting.
Bay Area Man's Organization Aims To Arm Citizen Protesters With Cameras To Film Cops In Wake Of Ferguson
The country watched as Ferguson made headlines with residents rioting against law enforcement, and in the wake of that a Bay Area man's foundation is helping arm citizens with cameras.
Oakland To Offer 'Healing Centers' As Police, Shop Owners Prepare For Ferguson Verdict
Business owners in Oakland prepped their storefronts in anticipation of protests over an expected grand jury decision on the police shooting of an unarmed man in Ferguson Missouri.
San Francisco, Oakland Police Say They Are Ready For Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
Police in San Francisco and Oakland are on standby Tuesday in the event that a grand jury's decision in Missouri, whether a white police officer will be indicted for the killing of an unarmed black teenager, could lead to protests in the Bay Area.
U.S. Department Of Justice Turns To Richmond Police Chief To Help Ease Unrest In Ferguson
The U.S. Department of Justice has turned to the City of Richmond to help ease the ongoing unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. Chief Chris Magnus participated in a panel last month to help heal community wounds in the wake of Michael Brown's shooting death.
5 Must Watch College Football Games This Weekend
After a crazy week 6 in college football in which we saw 11 of the Top 25 ranked teams lose, week 7 is also poised to burst a lot of playoff hopes for many teams.
Hillary Clinton Addresses Ferguson Shooting, Racial Strife During Technology Conference In San Francisco
Hillary Rodham Clinton broke nearly three weeks of silence Thursday on the fatal police shooting of an unarmed 18-year-old in Missouri, saying his death and the violent protests that followed resulted from frayed bonds of trust in a racially divided community.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Stunning SFPD bodycam video shows attack on Paul Pelosi
Without warning or hesitation, David DePape swings a hammer, slamming it into the head of Paul Pelosi as San Francisco police officers stand nearby.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
Tracy police officer shoots, injures knife-wielding teenage boy
A police officer in Tracy shot and injured a teenage boy holding a knife Friday after the teen refused to follow commands to drop the knife and moved toward the officer, according to a police statement.
Sustainability plans approved for major North Bay groundwater basins
Plans for ensuring the long-term viability of four major groundwater basins in the North Bay were approved Thursday by state water regulators.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Stunning SFPD bodycam video shows attack on Paul Pelosi
Without warning or hesitation, David DePape swings a hammer, slamming it into the head of Paul Pelosi as San Francisco police officers stand nearby.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
Tracy police officer shoots, injures knife-wielding teenage boy
A police officer in Tracy shot and injured a teenage boy holding a knife Friday after the teen refused to follow commands to drop the knife and moved toward the officer, according to a police statement.
Sustainability plans approved for major North Bay groundwater basins
Plans for ensuring the long-term viability of four major groundwater basins in the North Bay were approved Thursday by state water regulators.
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Stunning SFPD bodycam video shows attack on Paul Pelosi
Without warning or hesitation, David DePape swings a hammer, slamming it into the head of Paul Pelosi as San Francisco police officers stand nearby.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
Report: Half Moon Bay shooting suspect angered by bill from on-site accident
The San Mateo County District Attorney on Friday confirmed a report that the Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect claimed the incident stemmed from his anger over a $100 equipment bill.
Bay Area composer mixes classical and electronic music in groundbreaking way
A Bay Area composer whose work is nominated for a Grammy Award this year fuses classical music and electronic beats is changing the way we perceive and experience music.
Police in South San Francisco investigating incident at El Camino High
Police in South San Francisco is conducting an investigation at El Camino High School Friday following an incident that led the school to be locked down, according to authorities.
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Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urges calm ahead of Tyre Nichols beating video release
Ahead of Friday's scheduled release of the video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urged citizens to be peaceful during any protests.
Worker charged in August poisoning death of Walnut Creek nursing home resident
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced that a worker at an Atria nursing home in Walnut Creek has been charged with felony elder abuse in the poisoning death of a 94-year-old resident last August.
1 person dies in 2-alarm Alameda house fire early Friday
One person who was rescued from a two-alarm house fire in Alameda Friday morning later succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital, according to authorities.
Update: BART trains slowly returning to normal service after emergency track repair
Slowly, BART service began returning to normal Friday morning after emergency repairs to underground tracks in Oakland.
One person hurt in car-to-car freeway shooting in Stockton
One person was wounded in a car-to-car shooting on Interstate 5 in Stockton Thursday night.
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Police: 3 men robbed jewelry store, shot at witness in Mountain View
Police in Mountain View are searching for at least three men who robbed a jewelry store and shot at an eyewitness who followed them in a vehicle Friday morning.
Two die in San Jose stolen car crash; Teen driver arrested for vehicular manslaughter
Two teenagers were killed and a third arrested for vehicular manslaughter early Friday after the stolen Hyundai Sedan they were in careened out of control and slammed into a light pole.
CHP holds 2nd supply airlift for Big Sur residents cut off by Highway 1 slides
The California Highway Patrol was lifting supplies by helicopter Friday to residents affected by closures on state Highway 1 due to major slides near the Big Sur coast, Monterey County officials said.
Remembrance events planned to honor Half Moon Bay shooting victims
Victim remembrance events following the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay earlier this week will be held in the next few days, city officials said.
5 suspects arrested in Campbell camera shop robbery, shooting
Five suspects who robbed a Campbell camera shop and wounded a clerk have been arrested in Oakland, authorities announced Thursday morning.
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49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
Tracy police officer shoots, injures knife-wielding teenage boy
A police officer in Tracy shot and injured a teenage boy holding a knife Friday after the teen refused to follow commands to drop the knife and moved toward the officer, according to a police statement.
Sustainability plans approved for major North Bay groundwater basins
Plans for ensuring the long-term viability of four major groundwater basins in the North Bay were approved Thursday by state water regulators.
Lamborghini driver accused of DUI after fiery overnight crash in Petaluma
A driver in a Lamborghini sports car was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a fiery crash in Petaluma early Friday morning.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
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49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
NFC Championship: Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles
The San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers.
49ers hoping to reverse recent trend of playoff game leads slipping away
The disappoint and frustration of late playoff game meltdowns lingers and weighs heavily on the minds of San Francisco 49er fans.
49ers host watch parties in Bay Area and abroad for Sunday's NFC Championship game
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting watch parties in San Francisco and San Jose as well as in three international locations for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Niner Faithful energized for 49ers taking on Eagles in NFC Championship game
Excitement is building for the 49er Faithful as Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles gets closer.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Stunning SFPD bodycam video shows attack on Paul Pelosi
Without warning or hesitation, David DePape swings a hammer, slamming it into the head of Paul Pelosi as San Francisco police officers stand nearby.
Tracy police officer shoots, injures knife-wielding teenage boy
A police officer in Tracy shot and injured a teenage boy holding a knife Friday after the teen refused to follow commands to drop the knife and moved toward the officer, according to a police statement.
Report: Half Moon Bay shooting suspect angered by bill from on-site accident
The San Mateo County District Attorney on Friday confirmed a report that the Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect claimed the incident stemmed from his anger over a $100 equipment bill.
Police: 3 men robbed jewelry store, shot at witness in Mountain View
Police in Mountain View are searching for at least three men who robbed a jewelry store and shot at an eyewitness who followed them in a vehicle Friday morning.
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BuzzFeed CEO says AI may revolutionize media, fears possible 'dystopian' path
Over the holidays while most media executives were perhaps looking to get away from work, BuzzFeed's CEO was online, immersed in experimenting with artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk meets with House Speaker McCarthy, Democratic leader Jeffries
Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries at the US Capitol in Washington on Thursday evening.
Asteroid will make one of the closest-ever passes of planet Earth Thursday
An asteroid the size of a box truck is about to make one of the closest passes of planet Earth ever recorded.
Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost
The decision by Facebook's parent company to soon reinstate Donald Trump's account comes at a critical moment for the former president as he tries to build campaign momentum for a return to the White House.
CNET's decision to write stories with AI backfires
News outlet CNET said Wednesday it has issued corrections on a number of articles, including some that it described as "substantial," after using an artificial intelligence-powered tool to help write dozens of stories.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
Health expert: 2023 will be about finding a new balance in COVID-19 response
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Santa Rosa mom advocates for blood donations years after transfusion saved her baby
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
South Bay school nurse leads training in use of life-saving Narcan
A veteran San Jose nurse is spearheading an effort to get Santa Clara County schools' staff trained on the use of Narcan.
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Sustainability plans approved for major North Bay groundwater basins
Plans for ensuring the long-term viability of four major groundwater basins in the North Bay were approved Thursday by state water regulators.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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Bay Area composer mixes classical and electronic music in groundbreaking way
A Bay Area composer whose work is nominated for a Grammy Award this year fuses classical music and electronic beats is changing the way we perceive and experience music.
SF Sketchfest rolls through first week of programming
The 20th annual SF Sketchfest continues through its first full week with tributes to Laraine Newman, 'A Mighty Wind' and Bruce Campbell and appearances by Maria Bamford, Andy Richter and much more.
Local metal veterans Slough Feg headline Oakland's Elbo Room
Holding the banner for true metal high for over three decades, headbanging San Francisco outfit Slough Feg plays to its loyal fans at the Elbo Room in Oakland this Friday night.
Leftfield comic brings show to Thee Stork Club in Oakland
Talent Moat presents a sold-out show with anti-comic Neil Hamburger at Thee Stork Club in Oakland Friday with opening act Major Entertainer Mike.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
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.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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Vigil held for victims of Half Moon Bay shooting
Kelsi Monroe reports on the vigil held for the lives lost in the tragic mass shooting in Half Moon Bay. (1/27/2023)
49ers faithful give excited sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship in Philadelphia
Mary Lee talks with the die hard 49ers fans who were at Levi's Stadium to send off the team as they departed for the NFC championship. (1/27/2023)
Former judge and police auditor LaDoris Cordell weighs in on Tyre Nichols case
Juliette Goodrich interviews LaDoris Cordell about newly released video of violent Tyre Nichols arrest in Memphis (1-27-2023)
Bay Area Grammy-winning composer mixes classical, electronic music in groundbreaking way
Mason Bates composes a unique symphony of sounds. His fusion of classical music and electronic beats is changing the way we perceive and experience music. Mary Lee reports. (1/27/23)
Report: Half Moon Bay shooting suspect angered by bill from on-site accident
Juliette Goodrich reports on the San Mateo County prosecutor confirming reports that the Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect was angry over a bill incurred from a worksite accident (1+27-2023)
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Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
East Bay man gives away hundreds of refurbished bikes to those in need
A Castro Valley man who started repairing bicycles in his garage makes "zero dollars and no sense," but he's making a lot of people happy.
Bay Area nurse helps finance life-saving heart surgery for Ugandan children
A San Mateo County woman who survived a rare form of cancer as a teen has made it her personal mission to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children in Uganda.
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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.