Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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Oakland native helping raise children's literacy rates through nonprofit
An Oakland native is raising literacy rates in Oakland public schools where standardized tests show only about a third of students are reading at grade level.
San Jose nonprofit aims to prevent fentanyl addiction among vulnerable youth
Alum Rock Counseling Center aims to prevent drug addiction among vulnerable youth in Santa Clara County.
San Quentin inmates help train puppies to become service animals
A new training program at San Quentin State Prison has inmates training puppies to eventually become service dogs.
JA: San Francisco nonprofit gives free eyeglasses to at-risk kids
The head of a San Francisco nonprofit that's been a "rock" of support for at-risk children has expanded its vision to meet a critical need that arose during the pandemic.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
Mobile farmers market brings fresh produce to Bay Area communities
An East Bay non-profit is trying to help families eat healthier by bringing fresh food directly to them.
Giving Tuesday: Kevin Scally with Charity Navigator talks about finding validated nonprofits
Gianna Franco talks to Charity Navigator's Kevin Scally about finding legitimate nonprofits to donate to on Giving Tuesday (11-29-2022)
New San Francisco nonprofit tackles homelessness with fresh new socks
A newly established non-profit organization in San Francisco is assisting the city's unhoused residents by providing some of life's basic necessities.
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.
California Nonprofit In Ukraine Shifts Mission To Get Foster Children, Families To Safety
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, efforts to get civilians to safety has become a top priority, particularly by a California non-profit that is on the ground.
Woman Who Embezzled Over $650,000 from Marin County Nonprofit Rehab Center Sentenced
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday confirmed the recent sentencing of a woman who stole over $650,000 from a nonprofit San Rafael drug rehab center.
Bay Area Lawmaker Proposes Ending Tax Breaks For Nonprofits Who Aided In Capitol Insurrection
California nonprofits that participated or aided in last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol may lose their tax-exempt status via a new bill introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, on the anniversary of the insurrection.
COVID: Nonprofit SF New Deal Helps Restaurants While Keeping Needy Fed
A nonprofit aimed at feeding those in need in San Francisco while helping businesses recently hit a big milestone with nearly 1.9 million meals distributed in its first year of operation.
COVID Closures: Old Saint Mary's Cathedral In San Francisco Makes Online Plea For Support
A 167-year-old Catholic church in San Francisco is in danger of becoming a casualty of the pandemic, leading it to make a desperate plea for donations to keep the doors from shutting for good.
COVID: Iconic Saint Mary's Cathedral In San Francisco Struggling To Stay Open
Like many Bay Area businesses and nonprofits, California's oldest cathedral is now struggling to keep its doors open.
Livermore's Culinary Angels Deliver Meals With Love To Those In Need
A Livermore woman who survived breast cancer is bringing healing and hope through food to people who are battling serious illnesses.
Metallica Hosting First Pay-Per-View Concert for Charity
Bay Area metal legends Metallica announced an acoustic livestream concert Tuesday to raise money for its nonprofit foundation.
Walnut Creek Man's Nonprofit Gives Children The Tools They Need To Succeed
A Walnut Creek man is on a mission to give as many children as possible the tools for a good education.
Nonprofit Aims To Keep Bay Area Restaurants Afloat By Feeding Front Line Health Workers
A nonprofit is providing frontline workers in the Bay Area with tasty meals and keeping local restaurants afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Better Together: Volunteers Phone In To Keep Seniors Company During Shelter-In-Place
The shelter-in-place order is particularly hard on senior citizens who live alone. An increasing number of them are reaching out for connections and volunteers are answering the call.
East Bay Nonprofit To Continue Meal Delivery At School Food Pantries Despite Closures
An East Bay nonprofit said Sunday it will continue to deliver food to students and families across Contra Costa County who are impacted by school closures caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Nonprofit's Fleet Of Bikes In U-Haul Truck Stolen From Alameda School
A fleet of 50 bicycles belonging to a bike education nonprofit were stolen from a school in Alameda on Wednesday.
San Francisco Nonprofit Hires Ex-Convicts To Clean Up City's Streets, Image
A new office opened Sunday for a San Francisco nonprofit that is putting former long-term offenders to work cleaning up the streets and the city's image as well.
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Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant in the North Bay
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
Outfoxing climate change: Endangered species provides lesson in biodiversity
An endangered species of fox that has surfaced on a Southern California college campus is providing proof that one of the biggest weapons against climate change is maintaining biodiversity of the planet.
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Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant in the North Bay
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
Outfoxing climate change: Endangered species provides lesson in biodiversity
An endangered species of fox that has surfaced on a Southern California college campus is providing proof that one of the biggest weapons against climate change is maintaining biodiversity of the planet.
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Elevator issues causing problems for those living in San Francisco's residential hotels
As city officials in San Francisco tout their affordable housing expansion efforts, residents say some Single Room Occupancy (SRO) buildings and residential hotels are being neglected.
Women's Coaching Alliance changes the game for Bay Area youth sports
An organization on the Peninsula is working to bring more young women into positions of leadership in Bay Area youth sports.
CHP patrol vehicle hits, kills pedestrian on Highway 92 in San Mateo
A California Highway Patrol vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian on state Highway 92 in San Mateo Wednesday night, an incident that blocked all eastbound lanes for several hours overnight.
San Francisco Supervisor Preston to hold hearing on strategies to curb car break-ins
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston on Thursday is sponsoring a hearing on strategies to address the city's problem with car break-ins.
Some Bay Area rideshare users could see fewer pickups with rising gas prices. Here's why
Gas prices are continuing to go up in California, and it's affecting not only commuters but rideshare drivers and passengers.
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Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
West Nile virus found in mosquitoes, dead birds in Livermore; Spraying set for 3 locations
The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District will spray for mosquitoes Thursday night in Livermore as West Nile virus has been found in dead birds and mosquitoes in the area.
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud's cause of death was a drug overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
Person robbed at gunpoint by several suspects near UC Berkeley campus
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred a few blocks away from the University of California, Berkeley on Thursday morning.
Oakland police, US Marshals arrest 137 fugitives in 'Operation North State III'
In Oakland, the collaboration acted on and closed 156 warrants and arrested 137 fugitives, U.S. Marshals said.
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Farmworkers struggling with housing to receive assistance from the state
This year, officials started paying more attention to the deplorable living conditions some Bay Area farmworkers face. KPIX met a family in Gilroy that is just one of many who would benefit from new help being provided by the state.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
Update: Man dies in shooting on Capitol Expressway in San Jose
Police are seeking information leading to a suspect after a man was found fatally shot along Capitol Expressway in South San Jose on Tuesday afternoon.
Santa Cruz County approves policy for use of AI among employees
Santa Cruz County employees will have ongoing guidance for the use of artificial intelligence on the job thanks to a new policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
San Jose police: Man shot near Capitol Expressway intersection
San Jose police said a person was shot near a major intersection
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Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant in the North Bay
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
Smoky skies impacting daily life for some North Bay residents
The smoky skies this week caught some residents by surprise, but they say it's not as bad as previous years.
Vallejo man lied about having cancer for donations to play in Las Vegas poker event
A poker player who said he had terminal cancer and accepted thousands of dollars in donations so he could play in a World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas now admits it was all a lie.
Red Flag Warning issued for North Bay as gusty winds forecasted
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the interior North Bay mountains from Wednesday night through Thursday evening because of critical fire weather conditions that are expected to develop.
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Has Brandon Crawford played his last game? Longest-tenured Giant goes on IR
Longtime San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, the last link to the team's World Series dynasty, may have played his final game with the club following an injury that took him out of Wednesday's loss to Arizona. But there may also be a chance for fans to give him a proper send-off.
49ers play-by-play announcer Jesús Zárate grew up as one of "Los Fieles" before dream job
The San Francisco 49ers home opener on Thursday will also celebrate Latino Heritage Night as both the team and league want to do more to acknowledge their Latino fans as well as the players and staff in the NFL. One way the 49ers are growing their global audience is by broadcasting their games in Spanish to fans around the world.
Women's Coaching Alliance changes the game for Bay Area youth sports
An organization on the Peninsula is working to bring more young women into positions of leadership in Bay Area youth sports.
Dominic Canzone homers and drives in 4 runs as the Mariners beat the A's to keep pace with rivals
Dominic Canzone homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep and maintain their position in the tight AL West race.
Giants swept by Diamondbacks as playoff chances slip away
The Giants have lost five of their past six, fell to 76-76 for the season, and are 3 1/2 games back for the final playoff spot.
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Update: Suspect who killed woman at Albany car dealership fatally shot by Berkeley police
A female employee at an Albany car dealership was fatally shot late Thursday morning by a suspect who later died in an exchange of gunfire with Berkeley police.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Person robbed at gunpoint by several suspects near UC Berkeley campus
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred a few blocks away from the University of California, Berkeley on Thursday morning.
Oakland police, US Marshals arrest 137 fugitives in 'Operation North State III'
In Oakland, the collaboration acted on and closed 156 warrants and arrested 137 fugitives, U.S. Marshals said.
Pedestrian struck by driver in SF Mission District hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
A pedestrian in San Francisco's Mission District was seriously injured after being struck by a driver Wednesday afternoon, a police spokesperson said.
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Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, has removed 59,000 this year
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.
Google sued for negligence after man drove off bridge while following map
The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence.
Santa Cruz County approves policy for use of AI among employees
Santa Cruz County employees will have ongoing guidance for the use of artificial intelligence on the job thanks to a new policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
1st Native American woman to go to space inspires crowd in hometown of Petaluma
The first Native American woman in space, Nicole Mann spoke to a rapt crowd of fans in her hometown of Petaluma at the Petaluma Woman's Club Tuesday.
Judge halts California law restricting companies' use of information from kids online
A federal judge has halted implementation of a California law intended to restrict companies' use of information gathered from young internet users in order to protect the privacy of minors.
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California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
San Mateo County latest to order healthcare workers wear masks between late fall - spring
Healthcare workers in San Mateo County will be required to wear masks between November and April, amid concerns about the increased spread of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV during those months.
San Francisco health officials hope data on drug use will provide answers in fentanyl crisis
It is a problem across the Bay Area, but the fentanyl crisis is hitting San Francisco especially hard, with the city reporting August was one of its deadliest months for overdoses.
New mask order for Contra Costa County health care workers in 'high-risk' facilities
Contra Costa County and other Bay Area counties are issuing a new masking order that applies to workers at "high-risk" health care facilities as COVID-19 cases are again rising.
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California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
San Francisco Supervisor Preston to hold hearing on strategies to curb car break-ins
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston on Thursday is sponsoring a hearing on strategies to address the city's problem with car break-ins.
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.
California truck drivers urge Newsom to sign job-saving bill as self-driving big rigs are tested
California lawmakers and union leaders are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would save jobs as large self-driving trucks are tested on public roads.
Former Rep. Jackie Speier to run for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
Less than a year after retiring from Congress, former Rep. Jackie Speier announced that she would run for the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in 2024.
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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)
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Oakland celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Festival
Oakland Pride returns to the East Bay city's streets as cheerful crowds fill several downtown blocks for the Sunday festival and parade.
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"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud's cause of death was a drug overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
John Grisham, George R.R. Martin and more authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for "systematic theft on a mass scale," the latest in a wave of legal action by writers concerned that artificial intelligence programs are using their copyrighted works without permission.
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.
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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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Raw: Berkeley Police provide initial update following officer-involved shooting in Albany
Berkeley Police spokesperson Jessica Perry provides an update on shooting incident at Albany car service center (9-21-2023)
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CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao talks about controversy surrounding former OPD Chief Armstrong
Ryan Yamamoto interviews Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao about the battle over appointing a new Oakland police chief
Spare the Air alert extended to Friday as smoke from distant wildfires to the north lingers over Bay
Team coverage on the extended Spare the Air alert for the Bay Area due to northern wildfire smoke (9-21-2023)
Watch: Police at the scene of "critical incident" in Albany
Police were responding to a possible shooting in Albany near Interstate Highway 580/80 late Thursday morning.
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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.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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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.