NRA says it is "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
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Bill Requiring Parents To Inform Schools Of Gun Ownership Dies In Committee
A bill requiring parents to tell school officials if they keep guns in the house went "too far" according to some legislators and it died in committee Wednesday.
Proposal Permanently Banning Cow Palace Gun Shows Approved By State Senate
A bill to ban gun shows at the Cow Palace permanently has passed the California State Senate.
NRA Drops Lawsuit Against San Francisco Over 'Terrorist' Label
The National Rifle Association on Thursday dropped a lawsuit it filed against the city of San Francisco back in September over city supervisors' decision to label the group a domestic terrorist organization.
San Francisco Mayor Dismisses NRA Claims Of Retreat On 'Terrorist' Resolution
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday dismissed the National Rifle Association's claims that she was backing down from the city's non-binding resolution labeling the NRA as a "terrorist organization."
NRA Sues San Francisco Over Resolution Labeling It A 'Domestic Terrorist Organization'
The National Rifle Association has sued San Francisco where city officials recently declared the gun-rights lobby a terrorist organization.
Trump Reassures NRA: 'We Will Protect Your Second Amendment'
President Donald Trump sought to reassure National Rifle Association members at their 2018 annual meeting Friday that their Second Amendment rights are safe in the midst of a national conversation on gun law reform.
'Trump Slump' in Gun Sales Continues Despite Control Debate
Sales of firearms slowed after the election of Donald Trump as president in 2016 allayed fears of a Democratic crackdown on gun owners. That trend has continued.
Trump Says Some Lawmakers Too Fearful Of NRA To Act On Guns
Putting fellow Republicans in the hot seat, President Donald Trump is calling for quick and substantial changes to the nation's gun laws even as he criticizes lawmakers for being too fearful of the National Rifle Association to act.
NRA Backlash: Big Brands Sever Ties to Gun Lobby
The National Rifle Association is facing a corporate backlash as companies take a closer look at their investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry following the latest school massacre.
Enterprise Ends Car Rental Discount for NRA Members
Responding to a backlash over a mass shooting that left 17 people dead at a Florida high school, car rental company Enterprise says it is ending a discount program for National Rifle Association members.
Trump Slump? Smith & Wesson Owner's Profits Plunge 90% Year Over Year
American Outdoor Brands, a major gun manufacturer which owns the Smith & Wesson brand, reported a 90% drop in quarterly profit when compared to the same period last year.
House Passes Bill Loosening Gun Restrictions
The House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday loosening gun regulations and allowing those with permits to carry concealed weapons to legally travel with those firearms to other states, a top priority of the National Rifle Association.
Democratic Attorneys General Unite Against Concealed-Carry Gun Proposal
Attorneys general from 17 states are calling on Congress to abandon legislation backed by the National Rifle Association that would allow concealed-carry gun permits issued in one state to be valid in all states.
GOP Leaders: No Action On Gun Legislation In Wake Of Vegas Massacre
The congressional inaction underscored the power of the National Rifle Association and the political stakes for lawmakers who maintain their support for the constitutional right to bear arms and fear any challenge to their fealty.
NRA Files Legal Challenge To New California Gun Laws
The first in a series of challenges to new California gun laws prompted by the San Bernardino terror attack has been filed by a state affiliate of the National Rifle Association.
New Wave Of Media Coverage Focuses On Gun Violence In America
The headline-driven nature of gun-violence coverage is starting to shift, with documentarians, TV networks and others producing more nuanced, probing examination.
Supreme Court Rejects NRA Efforts To Loosen San Francisco Gun Control Laws
An appeal of two of San Francisco's gun laws led by the National Rifle Association was rejected by the Supreme Court.
Federal Court Upholds Sunnyvale's Ban On Gun Magazines That Can Hold More Than 10 Bullets
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Sunnyvale's ban on gun magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets.
Filing False Report To Have A Person's Guns Seized Would Be Felony Under Bill From SoCal Lawmaker
Filing a false report for a restraining order to remove guns from someone thought to be at risk would become a felony under a proposed bill by a Southern California assemblywoman.
NRA, 26 Conservative States Sue To Overturn San Francisco Gun Security Rules
The National Rifle Association and 26 conservative states are suing the city and Count of San Francisco over laws requiring handguns be locked up when not being handled.
Sunnyvale's Ban On Large Ammunition Magazines Goes Before 9th U.S. Circuit Court Of Appeals
A group of Sunnyvale gun owners – backed by the National Rifle Association – are set to urge the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to invalidate a law banning gun owners from holding large amounts of ammunition.
NRA Loses Latest Challenge To San Francisco Gun, Bullet Regulations
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday said the city can require handgun owners to secure weapons in lockers, keep them on their bodies or apply trigger locks to the guns when stored at home. The three-judge panel also upheld the city's sales ban on ammunition that expands on impact and is often referred to as hollow point bullets.
NRA Seeks To Block Sunnyvale Gun Magazine Ban
The National Rifle Association is asking Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to block enforcement of a California city ordinance that bans gun magazines capable of holding more than 10 bullets.
Judge Upholds Sunnyvale Ban On High-Capacity Gun Magazines
A judge on Wednesday upheld a Bay Area city's ban on gun magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets, the second similar ruling from a federal court in less than a month.
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Sonoma County deputies arrest driver for running red light, find guns and ski masks
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon after he ran a red light, and discovered unregistered guns and some ski masks in his possession Sunday night in Santa Rosa.
Rescue teams patrol Oakland streets searching for floundering Heron chicks
Oakland Zoo officials have dispatched rescue teams to the city's streets in search of fallen fledgling Heron chicks, who may have tumbled out of their nests during hatching season.
Pack a lunch if you are heading to San Francisco International for a flight
For a second day, thousands of travelers streaming through San Francisco International Airport were going hungry or wanting for a drink or cup of coffee Tuesday as a fast-food workers remain on the picket lines and not behind counters or grills.
'I just could not believe it'; Livermore team celebrates NASA's historic strike on distant asteroid
This time is wasn't a movie. NASA has made history as it deliberately flew a spacecraft straight into an asteroid - all in an effort to save the planet from future destruction.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine
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Sonoma County deputies arrest driver for running red light, find guns and ski masks
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon after he ran a red light, and discovered unregistered guns and some ski masks in his possession Sunday night in Santa Rosa.
Rescue teams patrol Oakland streets searching for floundering Heron chicks
Oakland Zoo officials have dispatched rescue teams to the city's streets in search of fallen fledgling Heron chicks, who may have tumbled out of their nests during hatching season.
Pack a lunch if you are heading to San Francisco International for a flight
For a second day, thousands of travelers streaming through San Francisco International Airport were going hungry or wanting for a drink or cup of coffee Tuesday as a fast-food workers remain on the picket lines and not behind counters or grills.
'I just could not believe it'; Livermore team celebrates NASA's historic strike on distant asteroid
This time is wasn't a movie. NASA has made history as it deliberately flew a spacecraft straight into an asteroid - all in an effort to save the planet from future destruction.
Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine
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Pack a lunch if you are heading to San Francisco International for a flight
For a second day, thousands of travelers streaming through San Francisco International Airport were going hungry or wanting for a drink or cup of coffee Tuesday as a fast-food workers remain on the picket lines and not behind counters or grills.
Fleet Week returns to Bay Area steeped in military history
When Admiral "Bull" Halsey made a triumphant return under the Golden Gate Bridge after World War II, it was perhaps the most climactic Fleet Week in history. But John Ramos tells the Bay Area is steeped in military history.
Criminal charges dismissed in San Mateo County Batmobile saga
The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office announced Monday the dismissal of criminal charges against the owner of an Indiana specialty car shop that sheriff's deputies raided in July.
Retired SFPD officer pleads no contest to San Mateo drug store robbery
A retired sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department on Monday has pleaded no contest to robbing a San Mateo drug store last year for prescription pain killers.
Man killed in overnight stabbing near Powell Street BART Station
A man was pronounced dead early Monday morning in Halladie Plaza in San Francisco following an apparent stabbing, police said.
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Rescue teams patrol Oakland streets searching for floundering Heron chicks
Oakland Zoo officials have dispatched rescue teams to the city's streets in search of fallen fledgling Heron chicks, who may have tumbled out of their nests during hatching season.
'I just could not believe it'; Livermore team celebrates NASA's historic strike on distant asteroid
This time is wasn't a movie. NASA has made history as it deliberately flew a spacecraft straight into an asteroid - all in an effort to save the planet from future destruction.
Two teens charged with firearm felonies in Pleasant Hill Park shooting
Several firearm felony charges have been filed against a pair of East Bay teens after they allegedly fired several rounds at a group of juveniles who had gathered in Pleasant Hill's Pleasant Oaks Park.
Alameda County deputies suspended after audit shows failed psychological tests
Dozens of Alameda County sheriff's deputies have been taken off active duty after an internal audit revealed they were wrongfully hired after they score below passing grades on psychological exams, the sheriff's office confirmed on Monday.
Vehicle fire spreads to 4-alarm vegetation fire off Highway 580 in Oakland
A fast-moving vegetation fire burned next to Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland Monday evening, sparked by a vehicle fire.
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Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
San Jose man in prison recharged in 1983 murder of Tara Marowski
A San Jose man who is in prison for murdering a woman was recharged in another murder case from 1983, the Santa Clara County District Attorney announced on Friday.
Man injured in possible pellet-gun shooting near San Jose airport
Officers in San Jose were at the scene of a shooting that left one victim injured Saturday morning.
Pregnant woman killed crossing traffic in Watsonville
A pregnant woman in Watsonville lost her life on Thursday after being struck by a car as she crossed four lanes of traffic, police said.
Domestic violence call leads to police busting alleged 'gun factory' in San Jose home
When San Jose police officers responded to a domestic violence call on Tuesday, their investigation uncovered what they say was a larger criminal operation happening at the home.
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Sonoma County deputies arrest driver for running red light, find guns and ski masks
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon after he ran a red light, and discovered unregistered guns and some ski masks in his possession Sunday night in Santa Rosa.
3 dead, 2 seriously injured in horrific Solano County collision on I-80
Three people died and two are facing major injuries after an early morning traffic fatality on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Solano County.
Fairfield fight leads to fatal shooting; 1 man dead
Police in Fairfield are investigating an early morning altercation Sunday that apparently led to a fatal shooting that left one man dead, according to authorities.
Vegetation fire burns 15 acres in Petaluma along Old Adobe Road
Firefighters knocked down a vegetation fire in Petaluma Friday afternoon.
Update: Arrest made in vegetation fire at Petaluma's Steamer Landing Park
Police in Petaluma announced an arrest Friday in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out in the city's Steamer Landing Park on Wednesday.
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Forgettable night for Jimmy G in 49ers 11-10 loss to Denver
At first, the San Francisco 49ers were actually relieved that Jimmy Garoppolo stepped out of his own end zone for a safety.
'Championship glow is real'; Warriors start training camp focused on 5th NBA title
Stephen Curry's bright-colored "Sour Patch" sneakers squeaked loudly announcing his media day arrival. He then took his spot, tucked in that iconic No. 30 jersey and posed with all of his championship hardware.
Broncos rally past 49ers in Mile High slopfest
Denver got the best of the 49ers on Sunday, forcing three turnovers and a safety to secure an 11-10 victory -- just the second game in NFL history to finish with that score.
1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Mets trounce A's 13-4, hold division lead
The New York Mets routed the Oakland Athletics 13-4 Sunday to hold their NL East lead.
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Sonoma County deputies arrest driver for running red light, find guns and ski masks
Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted felon after he ran a red light, and discovered unregistered guns and some ski masks in his possession Sunday night in Santa Rosa.
Two teens charged with firearm felonies in Pleasant Hill Park shooting
Several firearm felony charges have been filed against a pair of East Bay teens after they allegedly fired several rounds at a group of juveniles who had gathered in Pleasant Hill's Pleasant Oaks Park.
Retired SFPD officer pleads no contest to San Mateo drug store robbery
A retired sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department on Monday has pleaded no contest to robbing a San Mateo drug store last year for prescription pain killers.
California death row inmate convicted in 1993 murder dies of natural causes
A California inmate sentenced to death for killing a bartender during a robbery has died at an outside hospital of natural causes, prison officials said Monday.
16-year-old girl arrested after pregnant woman, unborn baby die in Lodi stabbing
Police now say that the unborn baby of a Lodi woman who died after a stabbing over the weekend has also passed away.
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Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine
Twitter CEO and Elon Musk depositions yet to begin despite earlier filings
Billionaire Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal did not sit for depositions Monday as part of an ongoing merger lawsuit despite earlier scheduling notices filed in a Delaware court, marking another twist in a closely watched case.
New California law allows lawsuits against 'cyber flashers'
Californians who find themselves victims of "cyber flashing" can sue under a new law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Tesla recalls 1.1 million cars for windows that can 'pinch'
Tesla says it has spotted a flaw in 1.1 million cars' windows that could pinch occupants while closing.
Prosecution files response to Elizabeth Holmes' bids for new trial
Federal prosecutors filed their responses Wednesday to multiple motions by convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for a new trial.
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1st pitch at A's game marks fulfillment of Bay Area family's epic quest
With his own grandson hurling the horsehide, a ceremonial pitch at Sunday's A's game was caught by a man who has lived with Parkinson's for over 20 years.
Hundreds swim along San Francisco waterfront to raise funds for cancer fight
Hundreds of people came together Saturday for an event in San Francisco Bay that made some waves in the fight against cancer.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
BART to lift COVID-19 mask mandate on October 1
Officials with Bay Area Rapid Transit announced Thursday that the current mask mandate would expire on October 1, one of the last places in the region where pandemic-era mask rules remain in place.
Online forum intends to wrangle California's wild pig problem
An online forum held Thursday looked at the growing problem of wild pigs in California and how to lessen the danger and damage they are bringing around the state.
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Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine
California death row inmate convicted in 1993 murder dies of natural causes
A California inmate sentenced to death for killing a bartender during a robbery has died at an outside hospital of natural causes, prison officials said Monday.
Biden announces rule requiring airlines to disclose "true cost" of tickets
The new initiative would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
Gov. Newsom once again says he has no plans for a presidential run in 2024
Despite dramatically raising his national profile over the last few months, Gov. Gavin Newson has once again rejected the idea of running for the White House.
Gov. Newsom rejects mandatory kindergarten law
California will not expand education to make kindergarten mandatory after Gov. Newsom vetoed a law meant to address decreasing attendance during the pandemic.
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Gov. Newsom signs law to help LGBTQ military veterans regain benefits
A new law in California will help military service members who were discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" policies reestablish their eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits.
San Francisco's Castro Theater hosts historic LGBTQ 'Bros' movie premiere
A historic movie premiere in San Francisco's Castro District Sunday night drew more than a thousand people to the theater.
Oakland Pride parade returns after pandemic pause
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
South Bay mural honors LGBT icon Billy DeFrank
The Billy DeFrank Community Center, the heart of the South Bay's LGBT community, unveiled a larger-than-life mural honoring its namesake on Friday.
SF transgender community commemorates Compton's Cafeteria riot with 'Riot Party'
The transgender community commemorated a historic event that took place more than 50 years ago in the Tenderloin on Sunday.
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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 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.
Rising Aussie psych band returns to the Independent in San Francisco
Rising Australian band the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets returns to San Francisco Saturday night to play songs from their latest album, 'Night Gnomes' at the Independent.
Rihanna to headline Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl will take place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Sigourney Weaver on confounding others' expectations
With four movies debuting this fall, the three-time Academy Award-nominee seems to have found the secret of Hollywood longevity. One lesson learned by the former drama school student? "Don't believe what your teachers tell you."
Mitch Albom on lessons learned from "Tuesdays with Morrie"
The sportswriter's weekly conversations with his old professor Morrie Schwartz, who was dying of ALS, became the basis of a bestseller. 25 years after publication, he talks about how its examination of impending death turned his own life inside-out.
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Live from St. Petersburg: Florida's gulf coast communities prepare of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian taking aim at Florida communities untouched by hurricanes for decades
First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday morning
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Areas of Florida untouched by hurricanes for decades prepare as Ian intensifies
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Interstate 580 car fire comes dangerously close to homes in Oakland hills
A neighbor describes a close call in the Oakland hills after a 4-alarm car fire on Interstate 580 spread to within yards from homes.
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SF Hunters Point woman uses her position to support Black business owners
Even before the pandemic, US Census numbers show that eight out of ten black-owned businesses failed in the first year and a half. This week's Jefferson Award winner is a woman whose goal is to turn things around.
Samaritan House CEO expands nonprofit's reach during COVID pandemic
A Foster City man has led the fight against poverty for tens of thousands of people in San Mateo County to make sure no one is left behind in the pandemic.
Parents of Jenny Lin keep her memory alive by helping Castro Valley community
Nearly 30 years after Castro Valley teenager Jenny Lin was murdered, her parents have made it their mission to keep their daughter's memory alive and to help their community at the same time.
Mother and son team up to help homeless in Hayward
An East Bay mother and son are teachers by day, but outside the classroom, they team up to serve those in need in downtown Hayward.
Peninsula couple's Pie Ranch teaches community farming, mentors aspiring farmers
A Pescadero couple who started with a pie-in-the-sky idea is making a difference in food and farming on the San Mateo County coast.
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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.