Drag fundraiser in Oakland takes defiant stand against intolerance
Supporters and members of the LGBT community came together in Oakland to condemn anti-drag bills being passed in states across the country.
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Supporters and members of the LGBT community came together in Oakland to condemn anti-drag bills being passed in states across the country.
For decades roller derby has provided a refuge for members of the LGBT community and the Bay Area has played a key role in the sport's evolution. Kelsi Thorud reports. (6-9-23)
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Colorful and flamboyant, full of energy and fun, the monthly drag brunch held at the SoFA Market in downtown San Jose has become a South Bay institution over the past few years.
In some ways it is Pride Month every month in San Jose at the drag brunch. Len Ramirez reports. (6-4-23)
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that. Betty Yu reports from Pacifica. (6-3-23)
KPIX 5's Reed Cowan spoke with Suzanne Ford, executive director of SF Pride and Nguyen Pham, Pride president at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco. (6-1-23)
Davis Pride is concerned that some people in the community are on a mission to disrupt their celebration.
Target is removing some merchandise and making other changes after backlash over some LGBTQ+ merchandise in the company's Pride collection.
Organizers of Twin Peak's 28th annual Pink Triangle are seeking volunteers to help set up the symbol that glows above the city during Pride month.
The pandemic forced the big parade down Market Street to be canceled again but many used the day to reflect on the greater meaning of Pride beyond the party.
A look back at Pride celebrations from the KPIX 5 archives
San Francisco's famous pride parade is not happening for the second year in a row, but there are still plenty of celebrations to be had.
As thousands celebrated Pride Weekend in San Francisco, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others took time Saturday to mark the 6th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark marriage equality ruling.
While the SF Pride parade down Market Street remains on hold until next year, a fully reopened San Francisco means this year's festivities will certainly be louder than last year's.
President Biden declared "Pride is back at the White House," delivering remarks in a day of events intended to mark the contributions of LGBT Americans.
Carl Nassib, a defensive lineman for the Las Vegas Raiders, became the first active NFL player in league's 100-plus year history to come out as gay.
This year's Pride Celebration roared into San Francisco Friday evening, punctuated by the rumble of motorcycles from Dykes on Bikes, on the first-ever Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park.
On Friday evening, San Francisco Pride will host the first of two movie nights at Oracle Park.
In June 1970, gay rights activists gathered at Aquatic Park near Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. About 30 gay men, lesbians, and transgender individuals – then called by the press "hair faeries" - took part in San Francisco's first Gay Liberation Movement Demonstration.
Officials in San Francisco on Monday were able to mark the reopening of City Hall for the first time in over a year with another momentous occasion: the raising of the Pride flag to celebrate the annual LGBTQ Pride Month Kickoff.
San Francisco played a critical role in fighting AIDS in America and around the world, leaders and activists said Saturday at a ceremony in Golden Gate Park to mark the 40th anniversary of the first reported cases of the illness.
For the first time in the city's history, Gilroy is flying the Pride flag outside City Hall, but not without controversy.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Carnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Carnival Cruise Line must pay $300,000 to a former passenger after a federal jury in South Florida found that the company was negligent in serving the woman more than a dozen shots of tequila before she fell and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
The celebration for San Francisco's 176th birthday was held at the East Cut, and the annual event, organized by Empire, brought together Bay Area artists, vendors and residents in a showcase of community pride.
The number 1, 2 and 5 lanes of eastbound Interstate 80, at Treasure Island, were temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
El Faro has been in the Mission since 1961, known for its famous super burrito. But as the economy booms in San Francisco, so does the rent. The daughter of the family-owned business says her mother was caught off guard by the rent increase.
An 83-year-old woman's idea to share kindness is in full bloom in the East Bay.
Police in Berkeley are seeking help from the public as they search for a 28-year-old man who has been missing for nearly two weeks.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
The gift is for graduating students who didn't qualify for free tuition and involves 181 students who owed a range from $2 to close to $1,000.
Just after 5 p.m., BART said there was an equipment problem on the track between 19th Street and MacArthur, and that it was creating a 20-minute delay. It was soon upgraded to a major delay, and by 6 p.m., BART had notified riders that A/C transit and Muni service were available.
After four Palo Alto High School students used railroad crossings to take their own lives in the last two years, a proposal was brought to city council to close the Churchill Avenue crossing, which is right next to the school.
Two sea otters that were rescued off the Central California coast made their debuts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Tuesday.
Bay Area Rapid Transit said the system is recovering after an issue involving a train in San Francisco led to major delays early Wednesday morning.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
A stolen pickup truck being chased by the California Highway Patrol and Morgan Hill police crashed in Gilroy early Tuesday morning, killing two people and critically injuring a third, authorities said.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
A woman wielding a knife allegedly threatened people outside a supermarket in Santa Rosa before officers used less-than-lethal devices to immobilize her and take her into custody, police said on Monday.
A homeowner in Fairfield armed with a shovel fought off an intruder during a confrontation caught on video, police said.
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Local leaders say Southwest's arrival will significantly increase the number of travelers flying in and out of the airport this year, a development they call a major step forward for both convenience and economic growth.
Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State's electrifying fourth-quarter comeback and the Warriors advanced in the NBA's play-in tournament with a 126-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The final countdown is on for the Golden State Valkyries second season and fans are already itching to get back into Ballhalla.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his stance Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the U.S.
Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-netter with 1:45 remaining, to reach 44 goals on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 to end a 15-game losing streak in the series.
Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry and his Golden State Warriors have a daunting task just to get into the playoffs.
A San Francisco toddler's fatal overdose due to fentanyl poisoning earlier this year has resulted in murder charges against the child's parents, the district attorney announced on Wednesday.
A San Jose man has been arrested on multiple counts of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks primarily targeting elderly men.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Monday, the department said.
A stolen pickup truck being chased by the California Highway Patrol and Morgan Hill police crashed in Gilroy early Tuesday morning, killing two people and critically injuring a third, authorities said.
The San Francisco District Attorney's office has charged a driver in connection with a fatal crash that killed a two-year-old earlier this year.
The interactive gaming platform Roblox, popular among children and teens, has reached an over $12 million agreement with the state of Nevada over its protections for young users.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
Could powerful AI models like Anthropic's Mythos give cybercriminals and other bad actors a roadmap for exploiting tech systems?
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to shape everyday life.
Health officials in San Francisco announced Wednesday that an infant who recently traveled outside the United States has tested positive for measles.
A dead bat found at a Fremont home earlier this week has tested positive for the deadly rabies virus, according to authorities.
An East Bay woman is using the sport of pickleball to help find a cure for Parkinson's disease.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
The early-season heat wave gripping the Bay Area also means the allergy season is already kicking into high gear.
It was the fourth time Democrats in the Senate had forced a vote on the issue since the war began on Feb. 28.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
The California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted the first gubernatorial candidate forum since the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal, bringing six candidates together in a packed Sacramento ballroom.
In 2019, a company called Catalyst Properties approached the city of Larkspur with an idea. They convinced the city to pair up with a newly formed organization to create tax-free bonds as a way to purchase apartment complexes, turning them into middle-income housing.
Oakland has approved a major change in how the city handles homeless encampments, voting Tuesday to adopt a new policy that gives officials more authority to remove RVs and vehicles from public spaces without offering an alternative.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
A man has been arrested and accused of a hate crime after a San Francisco church was vandalized over the weekend, police said.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
Adrian Arias's work, entitled "Layers of the Mission: A Celebration of Memory and Resilience," is intended to bring attention to who he describes as real-life neighborhood heroes.
City leadership recently passed legislation that they say will help established event activators plan and execute at a much faster pace.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on 415 Day in San Francisco.
Andrea Nakano reports on a proposal to close a railroad crossing where several teens have died by suicide.
John Ramos reports on a measles case in San Francisco.
Mary Lee reports on a Stanford professor's work mapping the human brain’s signal flow.
Molly Fisher leads dozens of volunteers as they grow, harvest, and arrange thousands of flowers each year as gifts to people facing life's difficulties. Sharon Chin reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
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?
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.