Palo Alto's acting police chief to take over position permanently
Starting next month, Palo Alto's acting police chief will take over the role permanently, city officials announced Tuesday.
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Novato makes history with city's first female chief of police
History was made in Novato as Chief Beth Johnson became the first female to take over as the top cop in the city.
Los Altos promotes longtime police veteran Angela Averiett to chief
Los Altos officials announced this week that they appointed law enforcement veteran Angela Averiett to be the city's newest police chief.
Novato hires Martinez Police Captain to be first female police chief
Novato city officials hired Martinez Police Capt. Beth Johnson to be its next chief of police, making her the first woman to hold the position, officials announced on Wednesday.
San Jose officer named Stockton police chief
The Stockton police department has selected Stanley McFadden as new chief of police, the 50th person to hold the position, officials said Thursday.
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'You're in shock'; Witness describes the moments after deadly Watsonville mid-air collision
It was a typical Thursday afternoon for Mitch Valdez as he worked at the Napa Auto Parts store near the Watsonville airport. Then the building began to rumble.
Man charged with buying stolen human remains to sell on Facebook
Police initially found what they described as older human remains including full skeletons that they determined were legally obtained, but authorities say others were stolen from a mortuary in Arkansas and sold.
Woman sexually assaulted on BART train in East Bay; police arrest suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train in the East Bay on Wednesday morning and her suspected attacker has been arrested, officials said.
Gov. Newsom's office blasts Oakland over handling of Wood St. homeless encampment
The city of Oakland may lose millions of dollars in state funding because the city is "seeking to shirk its responsibility" over housing unsheltered people on Caltrans property along Wood Street in city limits, a letter Thursday from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office to City Attorney Barbara Parker said.
Man accused of shooting at vehicles in Antioch, prompting school shelter-in-place
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in a neighborhood Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place at a nearby school.
"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
Teen dies after going swimming in California lake
The teen went swimming alone in Thousand Island Lake, which authorities say can reach "extremely cold" temperatures.
Danville 2022 council elections to be likely canceled; no one challenges incumbents
Danville will likely not have a Town Council election in November after no one stepped up to challenge incumbents Karen Stepper and Robert Storer, whose terms are up this year.
Dan Price, CEO who cut his pay so workers earned $70,000, quits
Chief executive who slashed his own pay to cover the cost of employee raises is stepping down to fight "false accusations."
2 wounded, person of interest sought in early Friday morning Emeryville shooting
Two men were wounded early Friday in a shooting at Emeryville's Courtyard Apartments and search was underway for a Fairfield man wanted for questioning.
Federal prosecutors solicit impact statements from victims of Theranos fraud
As the weeks countdown to the sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani in the notorious Silicon Valley Theranos fraud case, federal prosecutors have issued a public plea and set up an online form for victim impact statements.
Pedestrian fatally struck on westbound 80 near Bay Bridge triggering massive backup
A pedestrian was fatally struck on westbound I-80 during the Friday morning commute, triggering a massive backup for commuters trying to take the Bay Bridge into San Francisco.
San Rafael attempted sexual assault suspect arrested after 5-hour manhunt
A 33-year-old San Rafael man was in custody for an alleged attempted sexual assault on a Marin County trail after a 5-hour manhunt Thursday.
Santa Rosa man who refused to call 911 gets lengthy prison sentence in overdose deaths
A Santa Rosa man who operated a drug house has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison after two men died from overdoses at his residence.
'Multiple' fatalities reported after 2 small planes crash in Watsonville
A crash involving two small planes attempting to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport appears to have resulted in at least two fatalities, according to the city.
Credit card skimmer camera found at bank ATM in Morgan Hill
Police in Morgan Hill are looking for the person or persons responsible for attaching a small camera to a bank ATM that was discovered directly above the ATM keypad.
Immersive exhibition in S.F. lets visitors experience ancient Egypt
Through Feb. 2023, San Francisco's deYoung Museum will host an international touring exhibition that pairs ancient objects with cutting-edge technology: "Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs."
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Woman sexually assaulted on BART train in East Bay; police arrest suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train in the East Bay on Wednesday morning and her suspected attacker has been arrested, officials said.
Gov. Newsom's office blasts Oakland over handling of Wood St. homeless encampment
The city of Oakland may lose millions of dollars in state funding because the city is "seeking to shirk its responsibility" over housing unsheltered people on Caltrans property along Wood Street in city limits, a letter Thursday from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office to City Attorney Barbara Parker said.
Man accused of shooting at vehicles in Antioch, prompting school shelter-in-place
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in a neighborhood Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place at a nearby school.
"We don't want to hear uncomfortable data": Revealing the Black graduation gap at CSU schools
As California State University students head back to school, data indicates overall graduation rates are up. But if you look past the public data, stubborn racial inequities remain on CSU campuses.
Man charged with buying stolen human remains to sell on Facebook
Police initially found what they described as older human remains including full skeletons that they determined were legally obtained, but authorities say others were stolen from a mortuary in Arkansas and sold.
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Immersive exhibition in S.F. lets visitors experience ancient Egypt
Through Feb. 2023, San Francisco's deYoung Museum will host an international touring exhibition that pairs ancient objects with cutting-edge technology: "Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs."
Bomb squad on scene after historic military shell, grenade found at Palo Alto house
Bomb squad personnel on Thursday evening have rendered a historic military shell and grenade found inside a Palo Alto home safe.
Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
2 hospitalized after kitchen fire at Pacifica home
Two people were hospitalized following a fire at a home in Pacifica on Thursday afternoon, according to the North County Fire Authority.
18-year-old suspect in attack on elderly SF Asian woman facing felony charges
An Oakland 18-year-old and two juveniles aged 13 and 11 years old have been arrested following the brutal assault and robbery of a 70-year-old Asian American woman in San Francisco.
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Woman sexually assaulted on BART train in East Bay; police arrest suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train in the East Bay on Wednesday morning and her suspected attacker has been arrested, officials said.
Gov. Newsom's office blasts Oakland over handling of Wood St. homeless encampment
The city of Oakland may lose millions of dollars in state funding because the city is "seeking to shirk its responsibility" over housing unsheltered people on Caltrans property along Wood Street in city limits, a letter Thursday from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office to City Attorney Barbara Parker said.
Man accused of shooting at vehicles in Antioch, prompting school shelter-in-place
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in a neighborhood Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place at a nearby school.
Danville 2022 council elections to be likely canceled; no one challenges incumbents
Danville will likely not have a Town Council election in November after no one stepped up to challenge incumbents Karen Stepper and Robert Storer, whose terms are up this year.
2 wounded, person of interest sought in early Friday morning Emeryville shooting
Two men were wounded early Friday in a shooting at Emeryville's Courtyard Apartments and search was underway for a Fairfield man wanted for questioning.
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Federal prosecutors solicit impact statements from victims of Theranos fraud
As the weeks countdown to the sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani in the notorious Silicon Valley Theranos fraud case, federal prosecutors have issued a public plea and set up an online form for victim impact statements.
'You're in shock'; Witness describes the moments after deadly Watsonville mid-air collision
It was a typical Thursday afternoon for Mitch Valdez as he worked at the Napa Auto Parts store near the Watsonville airport. Then the building began to rumble.
'Multiple' fatalities reported after 2 small planes crash in Watsonville
A crash involving two small planes attempting to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport appears to have resulted in at least two fatalities, according to the city.
Credit card skimmer camera found at bank ATM in Morgan Hill
Police in Morgan Hill are looking for the person or persons responsible for attaching a small camera to a bank ATM that was discovered directly above the ATM keypad.
Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
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San Rafael attempted sexual assault suspect arrested after 5-hour manhunt
A 33-year-old San Rafael man was in custody for an alleged attempted sexual assault on a Marin County trail after a 5-hour manhunt Thursday.
Santa Rosa man who refused to call 911 gets lengthy prison sentence in overdose deaths
A Santa Rosa man who operated a drug house has been sentenced to 16 years in state prison after two men died from overdoses at his residence.
San Rafael man charged with attacking wife during trip to Yosemite
A Marin County man is facing a domestic violence charge after he was accused of attacking his wife during a trip to Yosemite National Park earlier this month, federal prosecutors said.
Search underway for attempted sexual assault suspect in San Rafael Park
Police in San Rafael are searching the south side of San Rafael Hill Thursday afternoon for a man suspected in an attempted sexual assault.
Mountain Lion spotted wandering around Rohnert Park neighborhood
Startled residents called Rohnert Park police early Thursday reporting a mountain lion wandering through their neighborhood near Country Club Drive.
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Diamondbacks blank Giants 5-0
Zac Gallen struck out a career-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings, extending his shutout streak and pitching the Diamondbacks past the Giants 5-0 on Thursday.
Vikings bring hometown crowd to see 49ers QB Trey Lance in practice
The buses bound for the Twin Cities left southwestern Minnesota at 6:30 a.m. sharp, carrying the biggest Trey Lance fans that San Francisco's young quarterback will ever meet.
Logue struggles, A's fall to Rangers in finale
Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Thursday.
Legendary Cal football broadcaster Joe Starkey to retire after 48 seasons
Legendary Cal football play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey, best known for his call of "The Play" during the 1982 Big Game between Cal and Stanford, will be retiring after 48 years in the broadcast booth, the university announced Thursday.
Stanford looks to bounce back from dismal 2021 season
When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal overpowered opponents in the trenches with a dominant offensive line.
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Woman sexually assaulted on BART train in East Bay; police arrest suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Bay Area Rapid Transit train in the East Bay on Wednesday morning and her suspected attacker has been arrested, officials said.
Man accused of shooting at vehicles in Antioch, prompting school shelter-in-place
Police in Antioch arrested a man suspected of shooting at several vehicles in a neighborhood Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place at a nearby school.
Man charged with buying stolen human remains to sell on Facebook
Police initially found what they described as older human remains including full skeletons that they determined were legally obtained, but authorities say others were stolen from a mortuary in Arkansas and sold.
2 wounded, person of interest sought in early Friday morning Emeryville shooting
Two men were wounded early Friday in a shooting at Emeryville's Courtyard Apartments and search was underway for a Fairfield man wanted for questioning.
Federal prosecutors solicit impact statements from victims of Theranos fraud
As the weeks countdown to the sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani in the notorious Silicon Valley Theranos fraud case, federal prosecutors have issued a public plea and set up an online form for victim impact statements.
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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
Federal prosecutors solicit impact statements from victims of Theranos fraud
As the weeks countdown to the sentencing of Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani in the notorious Silicon Valley Theranos fraud case, federal prosecutors have issued a public plea and set up an online form for victim impact statements.
Immersive exhibition in S.F. lets visitors experience ancient Egypt
Through Feb. 2023, San Francisco's deYoung Museum will host an international touring exhibition that pairs ancient objects with cutting-edge technology: "Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs."
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
San Jose 1st graders learn code through teacher's revolutionary approach
A Silicon Valley teacher has seemingly cracked the code in teaching young children as young as seven, how to think like programmers or software engineers.
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Stanford experts document non-sexual transmission of monkeypox
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Contra Costa residents can now schedule monkeypox vaccinations online
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Laguna Honda resident discharges paused, facility closure pushed back to November
San Francisco health officials on Monday announced that residents at Laguna Honda will have their Medicare/Medicaid payments extended another two months to Nov. 13, delaying additional transfers and discharges.
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Danville 2022 council elections to be likely canceled; no one challenges incumbents
Danville will likely not have a Town Council election in November after no one stepped up to challenge incumbents Karen Stepper and Robert Storer, whose terms are up this year.
California lawmakers send broadest US law sealing criminal records to Newsom's desk
California would have what proponents call the nation's most sweeping law to seal criminal records if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation sent to him Thursday by state legislators.
Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
CDC director announces shake-up of the organization, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
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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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Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
A preliminary report said the actor died from inhalation injury and burns.
Rock mag Creem attempts comeback after more than 30 years
Creem, which billed itself as "America's only rock 'n' roll magazine" during two decades of existence that ended in 1989, is being revived next month.
San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
Artists trying to stop Mariah Carey's trademark of "Queen of Christmas"
Darlene Love says she was dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" 29 years ago. Another artist went so far as to take legal action against the trademark.
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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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Morehouse College student from San Francisco 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.
Finland PM Sanna Marin fends off criticism over party pictures
Finland's prime minister Sanna Marin is facing some heat over a video shot at a private party. Ian Lee reports.
Federal investigators probe what caused planes to crash at Watsonville airport, killing 3
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were determining what caused two small planes to collide in midair Thursday at Watsonville Municipal Airport, killing three people.
Latest jobs report shows strong monthly job gain and lower unemployment rate
KPIX 5's Shawn Chitnis catches up with the former EDD director to break down the latest job report.
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San Francisco couple change their tune; from hip hop to mentoring aspiring artists
Today, Richard "Big Rich" Bougere and Danielle Banks manage a busy household that includes a baby daughter, but a decade ago the native San Franciscans were nurturing hip hop careers. Then they noticed a terrible trend.
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.
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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.