Coronavirus Lockdown Strands Peninsula Coffee Roaster in Peru
Max Gambirazio, who owns the San Carlos roastery business Papachay Peruvian Coffee has been stranded in Peru while an anxious family and struggling business await his return.
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Ex-Peruvian President Held In Santa Rita Jail Again Seeks Release On Bail
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was in court Thursday to again ask a Bay Area federal judge to release him on bail while he fights extradition.
Federal Judge Denies Bail For Ex-Peruvian President Living In Bay Area
A U.S. judge on Friday denied bail for former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo after prosecutors argued he was a flight risk and pointed out officials found a suitcase with $40,000 in cash during his arrest.
Wanted Peruvian Ex-President Alejandro Toledo Arrested In Menlo Park
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo was arrested in Menlo Park for public drunkenness Sunday night and released less than twelve hours later, despite being wanted in his home country in connection with Latin America's biggest bribery scandal.
Deadly Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Peru
A powerful earthquake struck off Peru's coast early Sunday, tumbling adobe homes in small, rural towns, killing at least one person and leaving dozens injured.
$30M In Counterfeit Dollars Seized In Peru
U.S. and Peruvian agents have seized a record $30 million in counterfeit dollars in the biggest netting of fake greenbacks ever by the U.S. Secret Service.
Actress Lisa Lynn Masters Found Dead In Peru
Peru police said they are investigating a possible suicide after Lisa Lynn Masters was discovered dead in her hotel room...
Outdoorsman's Guide To South America
Helpful tips on what to bring and where to go on a camping and hiking trip in South America...
Magnitude 7.5 Quake Strikes Peru-Brazil Border, No Tsunami Threat
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck Peru near the Brazil border Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Travel Guide To Peru's Machu Picchu
Traveler's guide to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Immigration Agents Capture 5 Alleged Human Rights Violators Hiding Out In Bay Area
Federal agents arrested 50 international fugitives nationwide this week, including five from the Bay Area, accused of committing heinous human violations in their home countries.
Travel To The Wonders Of The World
Here's a quick guide for families to the New Seven Wonders of the World and the only surviving original Seven Wonders of the World.
Whole Foods Pushes Consumption, Conservation Of Paiche, The 5 Million-Year-Old Fish You've Never Heard Of
There's a very ancient fish you've probably never heard of, and it's swimming into a Bay Area store or restaurant near you.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits Peru Hours After Napa Quake
A powerful earthquake hit Peru Sunday afternoon.
Man Wanted In Vallejo Murder Arrested In Peru
Authorities in Peru arrested a man in connection with a homicide in Vallejo last year, Vallejo police said Wednesday.
Gov. Brown On California Drought: 'Rains Won't Be Enough'
Governor Jerry Brown says he's glad to see it's finally raining in the Bay Area, but this series of storms won't do much to ease California's drought.
U.S. State Dept.: Missing Oakland Couple Found Safe In Peru
The U.S. State Department officially confirmed Wednesday that the Oakland couple missing in Peru on a bike trip has been found safe and sound.
Oakland Couple Missing In Peru Reportedly Found Safe
An Oakland couple missing on a bike trip in Peru may have been found safe, according to a family member.
Oakland Couple Missing On South America Bike Trip
Family members and friends are worried about an Oakland couple who appear to have disappeared during a bike trip in South America last month.
Sebastopol Dad Says Son's Hallucinogen Death In Peru Was Murder
The father of a Sebastopol teen has raised more than $8,000 to bring his son's body back from Peru, where police said the 18-year-old was buried by a shaman after he drank a brew made with a hallucinogenic plant.
Con Artist, Thief Rip Off Grieving Sebastopol Family
A con artist and a thief ripped off a Sebastopol family grieving their son died last month in Peru after drinking a hallucinogenic tea.
Sebastopol Teen Dies In Peru After Overdosing On Hallucinogen
The mother of a Sebastopol teen is grieving after her son's body was found in Peru, where police say a shaman confessed to burying the 18-year-old after he ate an hallucinogenic plant.
San Francisco Teenager Gets Deportation Reprieve
A San Francisco teen who was scheduled to be deported later this month received a six-month reprieve Thursday that will give her lawyers time to build a case for her to stay in the country legally.
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Driver injured in shooting on Dumbarton Bridge
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin examines Black experiences with eloquence
CBS News Bay Area stands proud to begin weeks of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Our stories define us, and our community of luminaries, change-makers, and people fighting for justice and equality are all around us.
Mountain lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning recovering from wounds suffered in a "vicious" mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Remembering San Jose's lost Chinatown
In this final week of the Lunar New Year, we wanted to shed light on Chinese Americans in the South Bay and their deep roots in San Jose.
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Driver injured in shooting on Dumbarton Bridge
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin examines Black experiences with eloquence
CBS News Bay Area stands proud to begin weeks of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Our stories define us, and our community of luminaries, change-makers, and people fighting for justice and equality are all around us.
Mountain lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning recovering from wounds suffered in a "vicious" mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Remembering San Jose's lost Chinatown
In this final week of the Lunar New Year, we wanted to shed light on Chinese Americans in the South Bay and their deep roots in San Jose.
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San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin examines Black experiences with eloquence
CBS News Bay Area stands proud to begin weeks of celebration in recognition of Black History Month. Our stories define us, and our community of luminaries, change-makers, and people fighting for justice and equality are all around us.
Mountain lion attack 'very, very vicious;' Mother's bravery saves 5-year-old
A 5-year-old boy, who raced ahead of his mother and grandfather on a rural trail, was back at home Wednesday morning recovering from wounds suffered in a "vicious" mountain lion attack in San Mateo County.
Woman accused of bringing half pound of meth into San Mateo County Jail
Guards at a San Mateo County jail facility arrested a South Bay woman after she allegedly attempted to bring more than a half pound of methamphetamine into the facility Tuesday.
Shanahan 'content' with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is "content" going into next season with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance as the top two quarterbacks for the 49ers even after both head into the offseason rehabilitating major injuries.
San Francisco officials seek halt to further discharges from Laguna Honda Hospital
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday expressed concern and frustration over potential patient discharges happening once again at the Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in light of an agreed-upon grace period coming to a close on Friday.
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Driver injured in shooting on Dumbarton Bridge
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Richmond police warn of 'hot spots' where strong-arm robberies happened recently
Police in Richmond warned that there has been an uptick in strong-arm robberies the past 30 days and advised the public to be aware of certain "hot spots" in the city.
Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash on Highway 4 in Martinez
The California Highway Patrol said a fatal crash on state Highway 4 near Martinez early Wednesday morning involved three vehicles and started when a Ford hatchback with a solo driver struck the center divider.
Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
Update: CHP clears Caltrans District 4 office building; Suspected gunman at large
California Highway Patrol officers were going floor by floor inside the Caltrans building in Oakland, evacuating workers as they check out reports of a gunman inside.
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Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Remembering San Jose's lost Chinatown
In this final week of the Lunar New Year, we wanted to shed light on Chinese Americans in the South Bay and their deep roots in San Jose.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
Man found dead near San Jose's Alum Rock from possible hit-and-run
The California Highway Patrol said someone found a 46-year-old man dead Wednesday morning near Alum Rock Avenue, east of San Jose, and officers are investigating it as a possible hit-and-run.
Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash involving big-rig on Highway 101 in San Jose
A man from Gilroy was killed in a crash that involved multiple vehicles, including a big-rig, on Highway 101 in San Jose early Wednesday morning.
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Marin County taking new steps to relocate people living in boats on Richardson Bay
At its meeting Tuesday, Marin Housing Authority (MHA) unanimously approved a voucher program to relocate residents living in boats on Richardson Bay into long-term housing on the mainland, the county announced Wednesday.
New area code, 369, goes into effect for areas with 707 numbers
Starting Wednesday, people in the existing 707 area code region of California may be assigned a number with the 369 area code if they get a new phone line, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Juvenile wounded by stray bullet as gunfire erupts near Vallejo High
A juvenile was recovering from a stray bullet wound suffered Tuesday afternoon after an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles near Vallejo High School.
Tahoe deep freeze; Sierra braces for coldest temperatures in decade
Across the Tahoe Basin, residents were bracing for the arrival Sunday night of some of the coldest temperatures in years as a deep freeze descends on Northern California.
Late night fire engulfs empty Santa Rosa commercial building
An empty Santa Rosa commercial building, frequented by squatters, was engulfed by a massive fire Saturday night that could be seen from a mile away.
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Shanahan 'content' with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is "content" going into next season with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance as the top two quarterbacks for the 49ers even after both head into the offseason rehabilitating major injuries.
Star QB Jaden Rashada, center of NIL Florida controversy, signs with Arizona State
Blue-chip Pittsburg High quarterback Jaden Rashada, who signed with Florida in December and then asked to be released from the commitment when a name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, says he is going to Arizona State.
Commanders talk to 49ers' Lynn for offensive coordinator job
The Washington Commanders are interviewing San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
'I'm retiring. For good'; NFL great Tom Brady announces his playing days are over
Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement.
49ers DC DeMeco Ryans reportedly becoming head coach of Houston Texans
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans will become the next head coach of the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports.
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Driver injured in shooting on Dumbarton Bridge
A driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a car-to-car shooting on the Dumbarton Bridge, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Woman accused of bringing half pound of meth into San Mateo County Jail
Guards at a San Mateo County jail facility arrested a South Bay woman after she allegedly attempted to bring more than a half pound of methamphetamine into the facility Tuesday.
Richmond police warn of 'hot spots' where strong-arm robberies happened recently
Police in Richmond warned that there has been an uptick in strong-arm robberies the past 30 days and advised the public to be aware of certain "hot spots" in the city.
Man found dead near San Jose's Alum Rock from possible hit-and-run
The California Highway Patrol said someone found a 46-year-old man dead Wednesday morning near Alum Rock Avenue, east of San Jose, and officers are investigating it as a possible hit-and-run.
Update: CHP clears Caltrans District 4 office building; Suspected gunman at large
California Highway Patrol officers were going floor by floor inside the Caltrans building in Oakland, evacuating workers as they check out reports of a gunman inside.
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Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
Twitter faces deadline to update permit to allow 'bedrooms' at San Francisco HQ
San Francisco building inspectors have given Twitter's construction contractor two weeks to submit a corrected building use permit if the social media company wants to keep using two conference rooms as bedrooms at its headquarters.
Meta posts lower Q4 profit, announces huge stock buyback
Facebook parent company Meta posted lower fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, hurt by a downturn in the online advertising market and competition from rivals such as TikTok.
Anti-Asian hate 'runs the gamut,' racist Yelp reviews show
Last year, Yelp, which is based in San Francisco, removed more than 2,000 racist business reviews before they went online - a nearly tenfold jump over the year before
Musk's Tesla tweet trial delves into investor damages
An Elon Musk tweet declaring he had the financing to take Tesla private in 2018 caused billions of dollars in investor damages after the deal collapsed, according to estimates presented Tuesday at a trial examining the haphazard handling of the buyout proposal.
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Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
Health expert: 2023 will be about finding a new balance in COVID-19 response
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Santa Rosa mom advocates for blood donations years after transfusion saved her baby
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
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Gov. Newsom seeks new California gun restrictions following mass shootings
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said wants to limit where people can carry concealed guns after multiple mass shootings left dozens dead across the state in January.
Biden and McCarthy meet amid debt limit standoff
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy characterized their meeting as "good," but said no agreements were made.
White House taking aim at Apple, Google app stores for stifling competition
The Biden administration let Apple and Google know this week that it's not happy with how their app stores stifle competition.
Controversy erupts in Atherton as state housing plan deadline passes
Tuesday was the deadline for cities to submit their "housing element" to the State, identifying places where high density housing could be built to satisfy their mandated allotment. With housing being the hot button issue that it is, that might be easier said than done.
Caltrain to receive $367 million to finish electrification efforts
Caltrain on Tuesday announced that it will receive $367 million to finish its Electrification Project, which it claims is the first undertaking in North America in a generation to transition from diesel trains to an electrified system.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
2023 Grammys: Nominee Molly Tuttle's father tours legendary Gryphon Stringed Instruments
With Grammy Awards set for Sunday, CBS News Bay Area introduces you to the man who taught nominee Molly Tuttle how to play bluegrass music - her father, Jack Tuttle.
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Rising LA psych-punk outfit comes to the Rickshaw Stop
Notable Los Angeles-based garage/psych band Frankie and the Witch Fingers return to the Bay Area to headline the Rickshaw Stop Friday night.
SF Sketchfest wraps up with final week of comedy
The 20th anniversary edition of the SF Sketchfest comes to a close with a final week of stand-up, sketch comedy and tributes including such talents as Cheech and Chong, John Hodgeman and more.
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
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Remembering San Jose's lost Chinatown
Mary Lee reports on efforts being made to raise awareness for San Jose's historic Market Street Chinatown, destroyed by anti-Chinese arson in 1888. (2/1/2023)
Redwood City record store seeks new location amid housing boom
Amid a building boom along El Camino Real in Redwood City and the city's plans for the future, the owner of a longtime record store is caught in the middle. John Ramos reports. (2/1/23)
Sierra snowpack measurement shows above-average snow depth, water content
Wednesday’s Sierra snowpack measurement is giving a clearer picture of just how much last month's storms have helped. Interview with Andrew Schwartz of the Central Sierra Snow Lab.
Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
Sharon Chin reports on an East Bay man who is guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success (2-1-2023)
Wednesday night weather forecast with Paul Heggen
After a cold start on Thursday, expect increasing clouds as the day progresses. Rain returns to the Bay Area early Friday, with skies starting to clear by afternoon. Paul Heggen has the forecast. (2/1/23)
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Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
East Bay man gives away hundreds of refurbished bikes to those in need
A Castro Valley man who started repairing bicycles in his garage makes "zero dollars and no sense," but he's making a lot of people happy.
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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.