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Mother of slain Home Depot guard weighs in on plea deal, Alameda DA Pamela Price recall

The mother of a slain Home Depot security guard and a supporter of Alameda Co. DA Pamela Price’s recall is weighing in on a plea deal reached with the two charged in her son’s murder. Katie Nielsen reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

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Pleasanton man finds live grenades while cleaning his garage, turns them over to police

Pleasanton police on Monday said a resident stopped by the police station last week to turn in three live hand grenades.

Apr 1

West Point cadet from Pleasanton found dead after disappearing while on Florida Spring Break

A U.S Military Academy cadet from the San Francisco Bay Area who went missing while on leave in Florida during Spring Break was found dead as the result of an accidental drowning, officials said.

Mar 27

Fire burns at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton

A fire burned the gymnasium at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton Sunday night. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv

Mar 18
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BART service halted between Castro Valley, West Dublin/Pleasanton because of power issue

A power issue temporarily stopped BART service between the Castro Valley and West Dublin/Pleasanton stations Thursday morning.

Mar 14

Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton to be closed for St. Patrick's Day weekend for roadwork

Caltrans will close southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton between Interstate Highway 580 and Koopman Road from Friday through Monday for road work.

Mar 13

Grim details emerge in Pleasanton slaying and subsequent suicide on Highway 580

Police in Pleasanton provided additional information Friday about a tragic domestic violence homicide Thursday that ended with the suspect taking his own life on an East Bay freeway hours later.

Mar 8

Pleasanton murder suspect kills himself during Highway 580 standoff in San Leandro

Police trailed a Pleasanton murder suspect onto Interstate Highway 580 Thursday, leading to a standoff on the roadway in San Leandro that stopped traffic in both directions until he was discovered dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his vehicle.

Mar 8

Pleasanton police seek additional Tri-Valley area victims of sexual battery suspect

A sexual battery suspect who Pleasanton police arrested last month had over 250 videos on his cell phone of women recorded without their consent, leading authorities to seek additional victims.

Feb 22

Niles Canyon Road to remain closed until at least Feb. 23

Niles Canyon Road between Sunol and Fremont will reopen Friday at the earliest as crews work to shore up a portion of the roadway that collapsed earlier this week.

Feb 21

I-680 repaving between Sunol and Pleasanton

Caltrans postpones planned southbound I-680 closure in Pleasanton due to rain

A full closure of southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton planned for this weekend has been canceled because of a forecast of rain from two storms headed for the Bay Area.

Feb 13

Shakespeare-themed pizzeria in Pleasanton among Yelp's top 100 places to eat

Kira Zabrowski and her husband Mark, gambled their savings on a fresh new start. "Much Ado About Pizza" they called it in jest, a culinary experiment put to the test.

Feb 9

The Yelp's the thing, Bard-bedecked Pleasanton pizzeria learns

For a couple of entrepreneurial East Bay pie purveyors, if pizza be the food of love, bake on. Itay Hod reports. (2-9-24)

Feb 9
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Former 49ers equipment manager shows off championship rings from four Super Bowls

With five Super Bowl wins under their belt, the 49ers have a rich history. CBS News Bay Area recently talked to a man who was there for most of those victories.

Feb 1

49ers super fans get red, gold pedicure to spread excitement about Super Bowl

The San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl appearance is about two weeks away, but fan excitement is already reaching a peak in the Bay Area.

Jan 30

House fire displaces Pleasanton family Thursday night

A fire that started in the attic of a home in Pleasanton displaced a family on Thursday night, according to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.

Jan 19

MLK weekend closure of southbound I-680 in Pleasanton postponed due to rain forecast

A full closure of southbound Interstate Highway 680 planned for this weekend has been postponed because of a forecast of rain, according to Caltrans.

Jan 10

East Bay city managers call for faster ambulance response times

The city managers of Livermore and Pleasanton recently sent a letter to the Alameda County's contracted ambulance provider, Falck, saying that medical help is taking too long to reach patients in the far eastern parts of the county.

Jan 9

Detectives seek leads in 1986 cold case murder of woman found strangled in Sunol

Detectives are still working to solve the death of a young woman whose nude body was found on the side of an East Bay road 37 years ago.

Jan 2

3rd victim dies of injuries in I-680 crash in Pleasanton; passengers not wearing seatbelts

A third victim has died of injuries from a horrific crash that took place along Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton, authorities said Tuesday.

Dec 19, 2023

Crash kills 2, injures 6 after car veers off Highway 680 in Pleasanton

Two people were killed in a crash Monday afternoon on Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Dec 18, 2023

East Bay men get prison sentence for Brisbane Recycling Company fraud scheme

Two men from Danville and Pleasanton received over two and a half years in federal prison Tuesday for fraud and tax evasion, the U.S. Department of Justice Northern District of California said.

Nov 29, 2023

Downed power lines block stretch of Dublin Canyon Road in Pleasanton

Fallen power lines shut down a major roadway in Pleasanton on Wednesday morning, with the closure expected to last at least six hours, the California Highway Patrol said.

Nov 22, 2023

Caltrans to close all lanes of southbound I-680 this weekend

Caltrans will close all lanes of southbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pleasanton this weekend between the Interstate 580/Interstate 680 Connector and Koopman Road, Pleasanton police said Friday.

Nov 3, 2023

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Homicide suspect arrested following police chase from San Francisco to Pleasanton

A suspect wanted in a homicide case and allegedly involved in three car thefts was arrested by police after a pursuit on Halloween from San Francisco to Pleasanton, authorities said Thursday.

Nov 3, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 23, 2024.

Trump trial hears witness testimony about "catch and kill" scheme

Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.

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Caregiver accused of stealing over $10,000 from elderly Los Altos Hills couple

A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.

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Supporters of Alameda County DA Pamela Price recall renew push for special election

Supporters of the effort to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price are taking every opportunity to pressure the county Board of Supervisors to call a special election as soon as possible.

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Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer says

The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas said Tuesday his client's accounts of the killing are fiction and prosecutors lack key evidence to obtain a murder conviction.

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What's being done to save California salmon as populations continue to decline

From the Sacramento River to the coast, salmon populations have struggled to survive and California has put another ban on fishing for them for another year. Here are the problems the fish are facing and what's being done to save them.

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Trump trial hears witness testimony about "catch and kill" scheme

Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.

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Caregiver accused of stealing over $10,000 from elderly Los Altos Hills couple

A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.

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Supporters of Alameda County DA Pamela Price recall renew push for special election

updated 25M ago

Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer says

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Tesla profits plunge as automaker grapples with slumping EV sales

Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.

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Inmate attempts escape from jail ward at San Francisco General Hospital

A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.

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Tyler, the Creator headlines Outside Lands 2024 with The Killers, Post Malone

Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.

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Google fires additional employees following protests targeting Israeli government contract

Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.

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"Trash Punx" bring energy to Earth Day cleanup of San Jose's Guadalupe River Park

A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean

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San Francisco could be given more leeway in how it removes encampments

Residents and many of the unhoused in the Tenderloin say sidewalk sweeps happen consistently, and the Supreme Court may give cities more leeway in continuing the practice.

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Supporters of Alameda County DA Pamela Price recall renew push for special election

updated 25M ago

Pedestrian killed in Fairfield hit-and-run collision

Fairfield police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.

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UC Berkeley to celebrate newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks with Hatch Day festivities

Hatch Day is happening Wednesday at University of California, Berkeley to celebrate new peregrine falcon chicks that hatched atop the school's famous bell tower.

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Protesters set up encampment at UC Berkeley to demand end to Gaza war, divestment from Israel

Protesters at the University of California, Berkeley camped out overnight in Sproul Plaza following a demonstration to demand an end to the war in Gaza and the university's divestment from companies with ties to Israel.

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Alameda County death penalty cases to be reviewed for exclusion of Jewish, Black female jurors

A judge has ordered a review of all death penalty cases from Alameda County following the discovery of prosecutors' notes that appear to show the illegal exclusion of Jewish and Black female jurors from the jury pool.

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Caregiver accused of stealing over $10,000 from elderly Los Altos Hills couple

A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.

50M ago

"Trash Punx" bring energy to Earth Day cleanup of San Jose's Guadalupe River Park

A volunteer group that picks up trash around San Jose is gaining attention for its high-energy and fast-paced clean

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Artist transforms recycled materials into art, jewelry as a form of environmental activism

It is often said that "one man's trash is another man's treasure," and for Harriete Estel Berman, she sees beauty in the discarded.

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SoCal couple arrested after theft from store at Great Mall in Milpitas

Police in Milpitas arrested a young couple from the Southern California city of Glendale Sunday after they were found with a large quantity of fake jewelry used in scams after a reported theft at a store in the Great Mall.

Apr 22

San Jose convalescent home evacuated as firefighters battled blaze nearby

Firefighters in San Jose responded to a fire at an abandoned building on Saturday morning.

Apr 20

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Library In Reading Pennsylvania Stops Charging Fines

Solano County library remains open following cyberattack

Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.

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Santa Rosa Hood Mountain helicopter rescue

Watch: Helicopter crew rescues injured tree trimmer near Santa Rosa

A helicopter crew airlifted an injured tree trimmer to a Santa Rosa hospital Monday in a dramatic rescue captured on video.

Apr 22

Petaluma police arrest 5 bar security staffers on suspicion of attacking, injuring patron

Five people who work as security staff at a Petaluma bar were arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a patron, police said.

Apr 21

Birds of a feather flock together at Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival

Birds of a feather can gather at the free, family-friendly 15th Annual Point Reyes Birding & Nature Festival at Point Reyes Station Sunday.

Apr 21

Suspect in Vallejo burglary facing additional charges of rape, kidnapping

A man suspected in a burglary on the west side of Vallejo in March faced additional accusations of rape and kidnapping on Friday, Vallejo police said.

Apr 20

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Jose Canseco launches petition to be appointed manager of the Sacramento A's

A controversial figure from the Oakland Athletics' recent history says he wants to be appointed the team's manager when they move to Sacramento.

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Michael Conforto homers against former team as Giants beat Mets 5-2

Michael Conforto homered against the team that drafted him in the first round a decade ago, helping to back rookie Keaton Winn's latest stellar outing as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-2.

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49ers GM hopes to finalize Brandon Aiyuk contract extension soon

Brandon Aiyuk is staying away from the San Francisco 49ers facility at the start of the offseason program as he seeks a lucrative long-term contract.

Apr 22

Gelof hits a 2-run homer in the 9th to lift A's over Yankees 2-0 after Boone ejection

Zack Gelof hit a two-run homer off Victor González in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics stopped an eight-game losing streak in the Bronx by beating the Yankees 2-0 following the first-inning ejection of New York manager Aaron Boone over what appeared to be a fan remark aimed at the plate umpire.

Apr 22

Red-hot Cleveland completes 3-game sweep over A's with 6-2 win

Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep.

Apr 22

Bay Area Crime

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Caregiver accused of stealing over $10,000 from elderly Los Altos Hills couple

A caregiver to an elderly South Bay couple has been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly used their debit card to steal thousands of dollars from the couple, deputies said Tuesday.

50M ago

Supporters of Alameda County DA Pamela Price recall renew push for special election

updated 25M ago

Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer says

1H ago

Pedestrian killed in Fairfield hit-and-run collision

Fairfield police are looking for the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian early Tuesday morning.

3H ago

Inmate attempts escape from jail ward at San Francisco General Hospital

A prisoner left his cell at the jail ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Tuesday morning before being located shortly after, authorities said.

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Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients

Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.

9H ago

Google fires additional employees following protests targeting Israeli government contract

Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.

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Solano County library remains open following cyberattack

Despite a cyberattack Wednesday, the Solano County Library remains open for patrons.

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TikTok ban clears key hurdle in the Senate. Here's what could happen next.

Senators give the green light to a foreign aid package that includes a possible ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.

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Atherton Earth Day festival hosts grass mowing competition between sheep and robots

At the Earth Day Festival in Atherton, they wanted to promote the benefits of using environmentally friendly lawn equipment.

Apr 21

Health

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UnitedHealth paid ransom after massive Change Healthcare cyberattack

UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.

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CDC sign outside agency headquarters in Atlanta

U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks

The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.

Apr 19

Lawmakers could force California to stop storing your DNA without permission

California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.

Apr 18

Counterfeit and misused Botox blamed in 11-state botulism outbreak

More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.

4H ago

New bill could require insurance to cover medication for rare autoimmune disease

Families of children with a rare autoimmune disorder are hoping new legislation in Sacramento will help their loved ones get the treatment they need.

Apr 12

Politics

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Trump trial hears witness testimony about "catch and kill" scheme

Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.

25M ago

Supporters of Alameda County DA Pamela Price recall renew push for special election

updated 25M ago

Pelosi says Netanyahu "should resign"

"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

3H ago

FTC bans noncompetes, making it easier for millions of workers to quit

Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.

updated 18M ago

Protesters set up encampment at UC Berkeley to demand end to Gaza war, divestment from Israel

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Venerable San Francisco LGBTQ bar the Stud reopens at new location

One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.

Apr 22

Judge tentatively sides with California AG in fight over ballot measure on students' gender ID

A California judge has tentatively sided with state Attorney General Rob Bonta in a dispute over the title of a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change gender identification at schools.

Apr 19

Ceremony salutes namesake of the USNS Harvey Milk for ship's maiden voyage

On Friday morning, a special ceremony held on board the USNS Harvey Milk paid homage to the San Francisco gay rights icon who is its namesake.

Mar 30

Arrival of USNS Harvey Milk in San Francisco symbolic on many levels

CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a statement that LGBTQ+ rights matter in the U.S.

Mar 29
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Bay Area veteran talks about redemption decades after his painful involuntary exit from Army

The naming of the USNS Harvey Milk is just one sign of a very different U.S. military than what many LGBTQ veterans experienced, including one Bay Area army veteran, who reflected on his painful exit from service and how things have changed.

Mar 29

Entertainment

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Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer says

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Tyler, the Creator headlines Outside Lands 2024 with The Killers, Post Malone

Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.

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Abbreviated San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday

The 67th San Francisco International Film Festival begins Wednesday night, presenting a smaller program than in years past that will continue through Sunday.

22H ago

San Francisco officials announce initial line-up for free SF Live concerts

The initial acts performing as part of SF Live series of concerts in San Francisco was announced by Mayor London Breed Monday, outlining some of the free entertainment that will be featured across the city this summer.

Apr 22

Fat Joe & Friends In Concert - New York, NY

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's latest class includes Mary J. Blige and Cher

Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Apr 22

Our Stories Define Us

Oakland Unified copes with shocking rise in district's homeless student population

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.

Nov 28, 2023

VR 360 View: Meteorologist Jessica Burch takes flight with the Blue Angels

Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.

Oct 13, 2023

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.

Mar 8, 2023

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.

Aug 18, 2023

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.

May 24, 2023

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Former president faces challenging day in New York City courtroom

Michael George reports on former President Trump fuming over being kept off the campaign trail by New York hush money trial.

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Mother of slain Home Depot guard weighs in on plea deal, Alameda DA Pamela Price recall

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PIX Now Afternoon Edition 4-23-2024

CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Tuesday Apr. 23, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com

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Last survivor from Pearl Harbor attack on the USS Arizona laid to rest

Ryan Yamamoto reports on the funeral for Lou Conter, the last survivor from the attack on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor.

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Protesters clash with police at campus demonstrations voicing support for Gaza

Meg Oliver reports on tension growing at college campuses across the country amid allegations of antisemitism at pro-Palestinian protests.

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Jefferson Awards

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San Francisco nonprofit's "hygiene bank" helps low-income, unsheltered people across country

A San Francisco-based nonprofit created by this week's Jefferson Award winner helps low income and unsheltered people stay healthy and feel good about themselves.

Apr 17

Whale Fest is latest community event for stewards of Pacifica beaches

A trio who's led the way in keeping San Mateo County beaches clean is launching a whale of an idea for Earth Day.

Apr 10

Peninsula moms give students a voice on environmental issues through annual film festival

Two Peninsula mothers are encouraging San Mateo County youth to think about how they can care for the environment and express themselves using the video tools they already use.

Apr 3

Oakland man bringing families together to break cycle of violence in the city

An Oakland man is bringing families together to break the cycle of violence in a neighborhood known for violent crime.

Mar 27

"Ms. Daisy" lives life of service helping SF elderly, disabled stay safe in their homes

A San Francisco woman has spent more than a quarter century helping older adults and people with disabilities remain in their homes safely.

Mar 22

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Students Rising Above

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Students Rising Above scholar recalls growing up with undocumented immigrant parents

It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?

Apr 5

Students Rising Above scholar Elmer Sosa

Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college

Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.

Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life

A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.

Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots

Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.

Nov 3, 2023

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school

When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments.

Oct 5, 2023

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