Newt Gingrich Outraged Over Madonna's Remarks
Gingrich says Madonna "ought to be arrested" for telling the crowd at the women's rights march in Washington that she's "thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House."
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Opinion: Could A Foreign Country Buy A U.S. Election?
What is to stop a foreign country from funneling money through US businesses or political donors into Super PACs to buy US elections?
New Poll Finds Romney Surging Ahead In California GOP Race
Mitt Romney holds a huge lead over his nearest competitor, Rick Santorum, in the latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll.
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California Could End Up Deciding Republican Presidential Nomination
The Republican presidential contest remains unsettled, and California could be the state that finally decides it.
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Romney Takes Step Ahead, But Republican Race Still Wide Open
With a narrow primary win in his home state of Michigan and a more comfortable victory in the Arizona Republican presidential primary, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has maintained his shaky front-runner status.
California GOP Tries To Refocus At Burlingame Convention
California Republicans are bracing for what could be a brutal election year, but they're also looking to the future.
Santorum Candidacy Rising Among Dissatisfied California Republicans
California's Republican voters have warmed up to the surging candidacy of Rick Santorum but also are expressing growing dissatisfaction with the field of GOP presidential candidates, according to a Field Poll released Wednesday.
Californians Look To Make Impact In Nevada GOP Caucus
The Republican presidential contest may very well be decided by the time California holds its primary, in June. So, plenty of Californians appear to be joining the campaign in Nevada, which holds its caucus Saturday.
Pelosi Hints, Then Denies She Has Gingrich Secrets
In a CNN interview Tuesday night, Pelosi said that Gingrich is not going to be president. Asked why she's so sure, Pelosi said there is something she knows.
Gingrich Wins South Carolina GOP Primary
Newt Gingrich has soundly defeated Mitt Romney in the South Carolina Republican primary in a comeback victory.
Poll Finds Obama Support Slipping In California
Fewer than half of California voters say they would be inclined to re-elect President Barack Obama, but his support rises significantly when paired against two of the leading contenders for the Republican nomination.
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Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Closing arguments begin in San Mateo County courtroom
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
CHP finds body on Interstate 880 in Fremont
The California Highway Patrol reports a fatality early Thursday in Fremont on northbound Interstate Highway 880 just south of the off-ramp at Fremont Boulevard.
Did Equifax's credit error affect you? Here's how to check.
Credit bureau said fewer than 300,000 people were affected, while a lawsuit claims the true number could be in the millions.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness gym shooting
An early morning altercation inside a Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness center spilled over to the parking lot Thursday, ending in a gunfight that left a man dead and three others injured.
USPS will hike prices for holiday shipping — starting in October
Some customers could pay as much as $6.45 in additional costs for mailing packages during the holiday season.
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Milpitas sex offender allegedly used alcohol, social media to lure teenager
A 51-year-old Milpitas man has been arrested for allegedly using alcohol and social media to lure a 15-year-old into a sexual relationship
Garage-rock festival hosts wild weekend party in Oakland
The beloved Bay Area garage-rock celebration Bargain Rock returns to action this weekend, hosting its three-day punk party at Classic Cars West in Oakland.
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Newsom picks Patricia Guerrero, 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the state's next chief justice, picking the daughter of Mexican immigrants to lead the nation's largest judicial system.
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
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Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Closing arguments begin in San Mateo County courtroom
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
CHP finds body on Interstate 880 in Fremont
The California Highway Patrol reports a fatality early Thursday in Fremont on northbound Interstate Highway 880 just south of the off-ramp at Fremont Boulevard.
Did Equifax's credit error affect you? Here's how to check.
Credit bureau said fewer than 300,000 people were affected, while a lawsuit claims the true number could be in the millions.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness gym shooting
An early morning altercation inside a Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness center spilled over to the parking lot Thursday, ending in a gunfight that left a man dead and three others injured.
USPS will hike prices for holiday shipping — starting in October
Some customers could pay as much as $6.45 in additional costs for mailing packages during the holiday season.
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3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Abortions rights activist alleges forced sedation after Chase Center protest
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
Felony charges filed against suspect who attacked former SF commissioner Chew
San Francisco District Attorney's Office has filed felony charges against a suspect who was arrested after he "violently attacked" former SF commissioner Greg Chew earlier this month.
Judge rules Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
A federal judge ruled against Walgreens Wednesday in a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco, accusing the pharmacy giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by filling hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions over the span of nearly 15 years.
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CHP finds body on Interstate 880 in Fremont
The California Highway Patrol reports a fatality early Thursday in Fremont on northbound Interstate Highway 880 just south of the off-ramp at Fremont Boulevard.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness gym shooting
An early morning altercation inside a Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness center spilled over to the parking lot Thursday, ending in a gunfight that left a man dead and three others injured.
Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
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Milpitas sex offender allegedly used alcohol, social media to lure teenager
A 51-year-old Milpitas man has been arrested for allegedly using alcohol and social media to lure a 15-year-old into a sexual relationship
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
Multiple vegetation fires burn along Interstate 280 in San Jose; firefighter hurt
Multiple small vegetation fires were burned along Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose Wednesday afternoon and firefighters were able to knock them down, authorities said.
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New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Delivery truck plows into multiple vehicles on Highway 12 in Santa Rosa; 1 dead
One person died after a delivery truck crashed into the back of a vehicle and then struck four other vehicles on state Highway 12 in Santa Rosa on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Update: Crews stop progress of vehicle and vegetation fire in Lake County
Crews in the North Bay have stopped the progress of a multiple vehicle fire that spread to vegetation near Kelseyville Wednesday afternoon
Gulch Fire burns vegetation in Lakeville east of Petaluma
A vegetation fire burned about three acres east of Petaluma near the community of Lakeville in Sonoma County Tuesday afternoon before fire crew contained it.
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Trey Lance's hometown set to cheer him on as 49ers starting QB
As the 49ers usher in a new chapter with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, people from his rural Minnesota hometown are sharing with the Bay Area how proud they are of him.
Nightmare 6th inning dooms Giants in 13-7 loss to Padres
Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola's two-run homer capped a seven-run rally — all with two outs — that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
A's lose to Angels in 12 innings, finish homestand 0-5
Magneuris Sierra hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, then doubled home the go-ahead run in the 12th that lifted the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Trey Lance's high school coach heaps praise on former student
As the 49ers enter a new era with Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, the coach of the small Minnesota high school who watched him grow looks back.
Former 49er Frank Gore arrested in New Jersey after a domestic violence dispute
Former San Francisco 49ers star Frank Gore has been charged with assault following an alleged domestic violence incident in Atlantic City.
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Will Scott Peterson get a new trial? Closing arguments begin in San Mateo County courtroom
Convicted killer Scott Peterson returned to a San Mateo County courtroom Thursday for closing arguments in his plea for a new trial in the 2002 Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son Connor.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness gym shooting
An early morning altercation inside a Brentwood 24 Hour Fitness center spilled over to the parking lot Thursday, ending in a gunfight that left a man dead and three others injured.
Milpitas sex offender allegedly used alcohol, social media to lure teenager
A 51-year-old Milpitas man has been arrested for allegedly using alcohol and social media to lure a 15-year-old into a sexual relationship
Fire at Emeryville Target store suspected as arson, police say
Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.
3 injured in suspected DUI crash on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay Airport
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday after a head-on collision on State Highway 1 near the Half Moon Bay Airport, the California Highway Patrol said.
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Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Police obtain Facebook DMs between Nebraska teen, mom facing charges for abortion
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
Ex-Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
San Jose State to offer 5 online undergrad degree programs in 2023
Starting next year, San Jose State University will offer students the ability to earn online degrees in five undergraduate majors.
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Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Sentencing set for Napa naturopathic doctor who sold fake vaccine cards
A North Bay naturopathic doctor charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards will be sentenced in November.
Judge rules Walgreens contributed to San Francisco's opioid crisis
A federal judge ruled against Walgreens Wednesday in a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco, accusing the pharmacy giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by filling hundreds of thousands of questionable prescriptions over the span of nearly 15 years.
Mosquitoes in Cupertino test positive for West Nile virus
Santa Clara County Vector Control District crews this week will be spraying part of Cupertino after finding mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus there, district officials said Tuesday.
Long lines return outside of Zuckerberg SF General monkeypox clinic
With supplies replenished by a shipment of 10,000 doses, a line spanning several blocks long began forming in the predawn hours Tuesday outside the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic.
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Oakland school board confronted over incident at shuttered Parker Elementary
The Oakland School Board got an earful at its meeting Wednesday night, as parents confronted board members about last week's altercation at the recently shuttered Parker Elementary School.
Backers of safe injection sites say bill on Newsom's desk would provide hope, refuge
As a bill that would legalize safe injection sites heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, an addict opens up to KPIX 5 about his struggle and why he says the sites would save lives.
Newsom picks Patricia Guerrero, 1st Latina state Supreme Court chief justice
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Patricia Guerrero to be the state's next chief justice, picking the daughter of Mexican immigrants to lead the nation's largest judicial system.
Santa Clara County supe looks at increasing resources to enforce 'red flag' gun laws
A Santa Clara County supervisor wants to invest more money to expand a program that combats gun violence through the use of so-called "red flag" laws.
New study shows bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael bridge is underused
Currently, a lane on the Richmond-San Rafael bridge is cordoned off for bicycle and pedestrian use, but new data points to this path being severely underused.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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Garage-rock festival hosts wild weekend party in Oakland
The beloved Bay Area garage-rock celebration Bargain Rock returns to action this weekend, hosting its three-day punk party at Classic Cars West in Oakland.
Night market revitalizes public space in East San Jose
A new neighborhood night market is bringing people back to a once neglected part of San Jose.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Olivia Newton-John was fierce advocate for cancer research, education, early detection
Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an outspoken supporter of cancer research, education and early detection of the disease that claimed her life.
San Jose heavyweights headline Bottom of the Hill barbecue
Laying down their hard-swinging style of blues-tinged heavy rock for the past 15 years, San Jose-based quartet ZED headlines this Sunday afternoon barbecue at the Bottom of the Hill.
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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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Dr. Avery August on the safety and need for vaccinations
With COVID and Monkeypox outbreaks, Americans have become aware of the health value of vaccinations
$18 million Alamo home goes on the auction block
Designer home includes 7 bedrooms and a 500-bottle wine cellar
First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday morning
Microclimates provide wide range of temperatures across the Bay Area
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Bird flu may keep egg, poultry prices high as inflation slows
While inflation is slowing, rising cases of bird flu in Sacramento and Sonoma Counties could keep the price of eggs and poultry high. Andrea Nakano reports. (8/10/22)
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San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
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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.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.
Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.