Highlights at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023
Check out a highly subjective tip sheet on some of the recommended acts and hidden gems playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
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Creative metal parody band Mac Sabbath plays Great American Music Hall
Twisted Black Sabbath parody/tribute outfit Mac Sabbath brings its current tour to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Thursday with support from similarly conceptual band the Cybertronic Spree.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 brings three days of music to Golden Gate Park
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of eclectic sounds this weekend.
Photos: Arctic Monkeys deliver powerhouse set of hits at Chase Center
British rock favorites the Arctic Monkeys played a career-spanning set of songs at San Francisco's Chase Center Tuesday with support from celebrated Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C.
Bruce Springsteen postpones December shows at San Francisco's Chase Center until 2024
Health issues are leading Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band to reschedule 2023 tour dates in 2024, including two December dates at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Talented songwriter/guitar hero Ian Moore lands at Sweetwater Music Hall
Acclaimed onetime Austin, TX-based songwriter and guitar slinger Ian Moore returns to his former Bay Area stomping grounds this week for a show at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley Thursday.
Rising Portland metal band Hippie Death Cult returns to the Bay Area
Heavyweight Portland power trio Hippie Death Cult returns to San Francisco to headline shows at the Ivy Room and the Kilowatt this weekend with SoCal psych merchants Spirit Mother.
Australian punk bands bring tandem tour to Bay Area
Upstart Australian punk band the Chats bring their current tour with their spiritual forefathers and punk vets the Cosmic Psychos to the Bay Area for two dates in Santa Cruz and Berkeley this weekend.
Popular power trio Terry Gross headlines El Rio in San Francisco's Mission
SF heavy experimental power trio Terry Gross shares the stage at El Rio in San Francisco's Mission Thursday night with locals bands Rip Room and Thunder Boys.
British ska great brings the English Beat back to Bay Area
Singer and main songwriter Dave Wakeling brings his line-up of the English Beat back to the Bay Area for shows at Old Princeton Landing in Half Moon Bay and the Felton Music Hall.
Entertaining rock outfit plays '70s favorites at San Francisco Elks Lodge
Long-running hard rock and metal cover band Thunderbleed AKA Blind Vengeance brings its two-fisted celebration of heavy sounds to San Francisco Elks Lodge #3 on Post Street Saturday night.
East Bay psych-prog heavyweights headline Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley
Bay Area psych-prog band Mondo Drag headlines this free show at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley Friday night, sharing the stage with local psych/shoegaze outfit the Asteroid No. 4.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announces set times and stage line-ups for 2023 edition
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass on Tuesday announced the set times and line-up for each stage during the free three-day music festival that kicks off Friday, Sept. 29th, in Golden Gate Park.
Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab teams with jazz talents at Great American Music Hall
Gifted Pakistani vocalist Arooj Aftab brings her new collaborative trio with fellow NYC musicians Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily to the Great American Music Hall Thursday night.
Very Paranoia brings proto punk to the Kilowatt in San Francisco
High-octane rockers Very Paranoia headline a free show at the Kilowatt in San Francisco's Mission District this Saturday night.
Acclaimed Brazilian songwriter Rogê headlines the Chapel
Already established in his homeland of Brazil as a star, samba-funk songwriter Rogê brings his current tour to San Francisco Sunday when he headlines the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announces last additions to 2023 line-up
The world-famous Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival announced its final round of performers for the 2023 edition on Tuesday including soul legend Bettye LaVette, Texas songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore and more.
Olivia Rodrigo announces 2024 world tour including August date at Chase Center
Olivia Rodrigo is going on tour and she's bringing the next generation of pop talent, as well as a beloved '90s alt-rock band, with her.
NYC experimental rock act Swans returns to San Francisco
Michael Gira and his experimental post-punk band Swans return to San Francisco for the first time in six years for these two shows at the Great American Music Hall starting Tuesday.
Taylor Swift leading nominee at VMAs
Taylor Swift leads all artists with 11 nominations heading into Tuesday night's MTV Video Music Awards. Dometi Pongo, host of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show, joined CBS News to discuss what to expect from the event.
East Bay metal favorites Blackwülf celebrate new beer at Oakland brewery
One of the leading lights on the current burgeoning Bay Area metal scene, East Bay band Blackwülf plays an early show Saturday at Original Pattern Brewing Company in Oakland's Jack London Square celebrating their Blackwülf Pilsner.
Local skate-punk legends the Boneless Ones headline Baltic Kiss in Richmond
Legendary Bay Area skate-punk band the Boneless Ones play songs from their first new album in over 35 years when they headline this Saturday night at Baltic Kiss in Richmond.
Prolific San Diego punk guitar great brings new band Plosivs to Bottom of the Hill
Busy punk guitar hero "Swami" John Reis comes to San Francisco Monday night with his latest all-star project Plosivs at the Bottom of the Hill.
Desert rock great Brant Bjork headlines Bender's 20th anniversary party
Desert rock hero Brant Bjork and his all-star trio top the bill at this party celebrating the 20th anniversary of popular Mission dive Bender's Saturday night.
The Rolling Stones to release first new album of original music since 2005
"This is a truly global moment," the band said.
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3 Oakland police commissioners snub Thursday meeting
A town hall took the place of Thursday's scheduled police commission meeting in Oakland because three commissioners refused to show up.
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.
Warming planet's cold beer supply threatened by climate strain on hops, barley, water
Earth's changing climate is not just causing increasingly punishing droughts, intense wildfires, and extreme weather, it could disrupt the world's beer supply by as much as 16%. Now, California scientists are brewing up solutions to the dilemma.
Update: Utility worker killed in trench collapse in San Francisco's Lower Haight
A contractor died when a trench collapsed under a sidewalk in San Francisco's Lower Haight Thursday morning after a frantic, hours-long rescue effort.
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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3 Oakland police commissioners snub Thursday meeting
A town hall took the place of Thursday's scheduled police commission meeting in Oakland because three commissioners refused to show up.
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.
Warming planet's cold beer supply threatened by climate strain on hops, barley, water
Earth's changing climate is not just causing increasingly punishing droughts, intense wildfires, and extreme weather, it could disrupt the world's beer supply by as much as 16%. Now, California scientists are brewing up solutions to the dilemma.
Update: Utility worker killed in trench collapse in San Francisco's Lower Haight
A contractor died when a trench collapsed under a sidewalk in San Francisco's Lower Haight Thursday morning after a frantic, hours-long rescue effort.
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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Update: Utility worker killed in trench collapse in San Francisco's Lower Haight
A contractor died when a trench collapsed under a sidewalk in San Francisco's Lower Haight Thursday morning after a frantic, hours-long rescue effort.
SF street artists try to paint city in a different light, turn utility boxes into art
On the corner of 22nd Street and Valencia in San Francisco's Mission District, sits a nondescript utility box designed to control the flow of traffic. For Manuel Carmona it's blank canvas filled with possibilities.
Police arrest suspect after chase from Peninsula to San Francisco's Moscone Center
A police chase wound its way from the Peninsula to San Francisco Thursday, where it ended in a crash outside the Moscone Center and a suspect arrest, authorities said.
Four arrested in attempted robbery at San Mateo target
On Monday morning, at 8:41 a.m., San Mateo Police officers responded to a call originating from Target, located at 2220 Bridgepoint Pkwy. The caller indicated that an individual had entered the store wearing a ski mask while carrying a backpack, while an accomplice parked a red Honda CR-V to the rear of the store, concealing themselves.
Pair accused of stealing $15,000 in leggings from San Francisco store
Two people suspected of stealing more than $15,000 in leggings from a San Francisco store were arraigned Wednesday on burglary charges, prosecutors said.
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3 Oakland police commissioners snub Thursday meeting
A town hall took the place of Thursday's scheduled police commission meeting in Oakland because three commissioners refused to show up.
Campaign seeking recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price set to gather signatures
Organizers of a campaign to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price are preparing to gather signatures after their petition received approval from election officials.
Concord residents rally at city hall for renter protections
Nearly 50 people crowded Concord City Hall Thursday to attend a rally calling for more tenant protections in the city.
Contra Costa County benefits from fire department consolidation
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District says the merger with East Contra Costa Fire District means areas of the county will not remain uncovered as in the past.
Police bust illegal casino in Oakland; 3 arrested, firearms seized
Oakland officers this week dismantled an alleged illegal casino in the city, resulting in the arrests of three people and confiscation of firearms, according to police.
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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.
Report shows San Jose struggling to get tourism spending back to pre-pandemic levels
While other parts of the country have met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the travel industry, San Jose has been slower to recover, a new report shows.
Update: Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $925M; Ticket worth over $796K sold in San Jose
The Powerball jackpot will rise to an estimated $925 million after there were no winners in Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky player in San Jose bought a ticket worth nearly $800,000.
Woman pleads guilty to shooting at deputies in 2019 San Jose UPS truck hijacking
A San Jose woman is facing the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at sheriff's deputies during a 2019 crime spree that included the hijacking of a UPS truck.
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Oversight board finds Sonoma deputies used K-9's "too quickly" on suspects
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
Mild fire season leads Cal Fire to release two air-support helicopters
The California wildfire season has been tame enough so far that Cal Fire officials have sent a pair of fire-fighting helicopters home until next year.
Bay Area search and rescue operation getting help from high school students
Some Bay Area high school students are providing crucial help to search and rescue operations.
Fairfield police shoot man believed to be armed near middle school
Police in Fairfield on Wednesday afternoon said they shot a man who was allegedly armed near a middle school campus.
Axe-wielding man arrested following rampage in Novato
A Novato man was arrested on multiple charges early Wednesday morning for alleged rampage in the city's downtown where he was seen wielding an axe.
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Noda homer in 8th gives A's 2-1 win over Twins
Ryan Noda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the A's held on for a 2-1 win against the AL Central champion Twins on Thursday.
Giants lose to Padres 5-2 in extra-inning game
Manny Machado hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 to keep their slim postseason hopes alive with their first extra-inning win this year.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan grateful for stability from contract extension
Kyle Shanahan grew up around the NFL following his father from stop to stop on the coaching carousel before getting on it himself so he knows full well how rare it is to have a long stay at one spot.
AP Source: Oakland native Damian Lillard being traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks
Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
Colin Kaepernick asks New York Jets if he can join practice squad
Colin Kaepernick, who last played in the NFL in 2016, wrote in his letter to the Jets that he "never retired or stopped training" in hopes of getting another opportunity.
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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.
Campaign seeking recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price set to gather signatures
Organizers of a campaign to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price are preparing to gather signatures after their petition received approval from election officials.
Police arrest suspect after chase from Peninsula to San Francisco's Moscone Center
A police chase wound its way from the Peninsula to San Francisco Thursday, where it ended in a crash outside the Moscone Center and a suspect arrest, authorities said.
Four arrested in attempted robbery at San Mateo target
On Monday morning, at 8:41 a.m., San Mateo Police officers responded to a call originating from Target, located at 2220 Bridgepoint Pkwy. The caller indicated that an individual had entered the store wearing a ski mask while carrying a backpack, while an accomplice parked a red Honda CR-V to the rear of the store, concealing themselves.
Update: Man shot by Fairfield police near middle school allegedly had BB gun
A man shot and injured by police in Fairfield on Wednesday has been released from the hospital and was allegedly wielding a BB gun at the time of the incident, a police spokesperson said.
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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.
Apple exec defends the decision to make Google default search engine on iPhones, Macs
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
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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.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Bay Area woman overcomes rare auto-immune disorder to set push-up world record
Holly Reese is no amateur when it comes to push-ups
SF Mayor London Breed proposes drug treatment mandate for government assistance
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
Strike at dialysis clinics in Brentwood, Gilroy and San Jose enters 2nd day
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
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Campaign seeking recall of Alameda County DA Pamela Price set to gather signatures
Organizers of a campaign to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price are preparing to gather signatures after their petition received approval from election officials.
Concord residents rally at city hall for renter protections
Nearly 50 people crowded Concord City Hall Thursday to attend a rally calling for more tenant protections in the city.
Federal agencies detail impacts of shutdown with deadline fast approaching
The Department of Homeland Security said nearly 72% of its workforce, or about 185,000 employees, would be kept on the job with their pay delayed.
Newsom signs law raising minimum wage for California fast food workers to $20 per hour
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour.
Oversight board finds Sonoma deputies used K-9's "too quickly" on suspects
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
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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.
Cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" to be reviewed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
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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.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Highlights at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023
Check out a highly subjective tip sheet on some of the recommended acts and hidden gems playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
Creative metal parody band Mac Sabbath plays Great American Music Hall
Twisted Black Sabbath parody/tribute outfit Mac Sabbath brings its current tour to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Thursday with support from similarly conceptual band the Cybertronic Spree.
Black musician accused of trafficking his own children aboard American Airlines flight
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago.
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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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3 members of Oakland police commission snub Thursday meeting
A town hall took the place of Thursday's scheduled police commission meeting in Oakland, because three commissioners refused to show up. Jocelyn Moran reports. (9-28-23)
PIX Now Evening Edition 9-28-23
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Thursday Sept. 28 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
World beer supply threatened by warming planet
Earth's changing climate could disrupt the world's beer supply. Anne Makovec and Molly McCrea report. (9-28-23)
Looming government shutdown would hit Bay Area tourism
If the U.S. government comes to a grinding halt this weekend the Bay Area will certainly see the impacts. Kenny Choi reports. (9-28-23)
Artists in San Francisco add color, delight to dull street features
Itay Hod meets some San Francisco street artists trying to paint the city in a very different light. (9-28-23)
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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.