Project Home: Bay Area Projects to Find Housing for the Homeless Score Successes
Over the past 3 years, KPIX 5's Project Home team has profiled dozens of unhoused Bay Area residents. Now there's some good news to share.
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East Oakland Tiny Homes Village Garners International Attention
An innovative East Oakland housing solution is gaining international attention as the country's first youth-let tiny homes village that opened this year.
Fire-Hardening Proves Effective In Saving Homes; Insurance Companies Not Yet On Board
Wildfires have burned nearly 2.5 million acres in California this year alone. As we have reported, they have ignited an insurance crisis, with hundreds of thousands of homeowners getting dropped because of high fire risk.
UPDATE: Moratoriums on Canceling Fire Insurance for California Residents Only a Temporary Fix
For three years in a row California's insurance commissioner has ordered temporary moratoriums following major fires to stop insurance companies from cancelling or not renewing policies.
Project Home: East Bay Startup Aims To Solve Housing Crunch With 3-D Printing Technology
While many blame tech companies for playing a role in causing the housing affordability crisis, an Oakland-based startup is hoping to be the solution.
Newsom Wants State To Pay Past Due Rent, Extend Eviction Protections Past June
With a possible eviction crisis looming across the nation, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will pay off all the past-due rent that accumulated in the nation's most populated state because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
With California Eviction Moratorium About to Expire, Tenants Ask for Relief
The statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire in 20 days, putting more than one million Californians at risk of losing their homes.
Developer Sues Millbrae Over Proposed Housing at Historic El Rancho Inn
A Peninsula city with a history of not meeting its housing goals, Millbrae is now being sued for it.
New Bill Would Expand Zoning to Allow Housing Units on Shopping Mall Property
A bill in the state legislature aims to address the housing shortage by making it easier to build homes in commercial areas such as shopping malls.
Oakland Tenants Sue Landlord Mosser Companies, Alleging Harassment, Discrimination To Force Them Out
Five separate lawsuits were filed in Superior Court Tuesday against a billion dollar real estate investment firm, Mosser Companies, with tenants accuse Mosser of carrying out harassment and violating Oakland's Tenant Protection Ordinance.
Homebuyers In Northern California 'High Fire Zones' See Insurance Rates Go Through The Roof
The start of fire season should be a wakeup call for home buyers in this red hot real estate market. That's because finding insurance for your dream house, if it's next to wildland may give you sticker shock.
Federal Court Strikes Down CDC Eviction Moratorium; What Does It Mean For Bay Area Renters?
A federal judge ruled Wednesday the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has no authority to impose a nationwide eviction moratorium, saying the public health agency doesn't have the constitutional right to stop evictions.
San Francisco Considers Spending Hundreds of Millions on Safe Sleeping Sites For Homeless
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is currently considering spending hundreds of millions of dollars to have homeless people sleep in tents on city property, it's an expansion of the so-called 'safe sleeping sites'.
Slow Recovery Prompts Businesses to Rethink Their Future in Downtown San Francisco
For small businesses in downtown San Francisco which rely on a high volume of office workers, the post-pandemic economic forecast is as cloudy as a Sunset District summer.
Lawsuit Alleges Low-Income Homeowners Were Manipulated Into Getting PACE Green Energy Loans
As we previously investigated, a green energy program that targets low-income homeowners continues to leave a trail of financial hardships and foreclosures in its wake. KPIX 5'S Susie Steimle got an exclusive interview with the state agency tasked to oversee the troubled program.
Skyrocketing Lumber Prices Hit California New Home Buyers Hard
Lumber prices have hit historic levels, making homes in California even more expensive. Builders say it's causing a ripple effect that will price more people out of the market.
Hopeful Home Buyers Waive Contingencies to Compete in Red-Hot Housing Market
One way that buyers in this hot real estate market are making their offers stand out is by waiving contingencies. Realtors worry this will lead to lawsuits.
California Realtors Advise Clients to Ignore 'Love Letters' From Would-Be Buyers
Realtors are discouraging home sellers from reading overly-personal appeals from prospective buyers, known in the industry as "love letters."
Project Home: 'Flex Pool' Program Matches Homeless San Franciscans to Vacant Apartments
Throughout the pandemic San Francisco has seen an increase in vacant apartments, now people experiencing homelessness are being placed into those empty units.
Project Home: Deceptive Energy-Saving Remodel Plans Hit Homeowners With Financing Gotchas
A state-approved program to help low-income homeowners make energy improvements to their property has had catastrophic and unintended consequences.
Homeless-Aid Volunteer Says San Jose Church Stabbing Won't Deter Him
A victim of a brutal attack by a homeless man is not letting that deter him from helping the homeless community.
Project Home: 'Perfect Storm' Sparks Bidding Wars As Bay Area Housing Market Heats Up 1 Year Into Pandemic
In the Bay Area's housing market, bidding wars are back with a vengeance. Despite a global pandemic, 2020 is expected to outpace 2019 when it comes to the number of homes sold.
Lake County Luxury Hotel, Housing Project Raises Concerns Over Wildfire Risk
California's attorney general wants to put a stop to a luxury housing development in a fire-prone area of Lake County.
Social Housing May Be A Fix For San Francisco's Housing Affordability Crisis
Democrats across the country say there's one solution that can help solve the housing affordability crisis, it's what's known as Social Housing.
Project Home: Advocates Seek 10-Year Policy Plan To Address California Housing Crisis
More than 100 housing bills have been introduced so far in the California legislature this year, an about face from 2020 where housing took a backseat to the pandemic.
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Berkeley woman flies to Israel as relative held in Gaza is released
When members of her family were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, a Bay Area woman did everything she could to get them back.
Curry, Thompson come up big as Warriors hold off Clippers 120-114
The undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday night.
BART police arrest suspect for Wednesday Transbay Tube trespassing
A San Francisco man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing in BART's Transbay Tube on Wednesday, disrupting the evening commute.
Combat resumes in Gaza as Israelis accuse Hamas of violating cease-fire
Israel accused Hamas of violating a temporary cease-fire that lasted 7 days, including 2 extensions, and said combat operations in Gaza were back underway.
Amid vacancies, South Bay landlords offering concessions, free rent
High rents have become a fact of life in the Bay Area. But as landlords try to deal with increasing vacancies, some are trying to sweeten the deal for apartment hunters with incentives, including free rent.
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Berkeley woman flies to Israel as relative held in Gaza is released
When members of her family were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, a Bay Area woman did everything she could to get them back.
BART police arrest suspect for Wednesday Transbay Tube trespassing
A San Francisco man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing in BART's Transbay Tube on Wednesday, disrupting the evening commute.
Amid vacancies, South Bay landlords offering concessions, free rent
High rents have become a fact of life in the Bay Area. But as landlords try to deal with increasing vacancies, some are trying to sweeten the deal for apartment hunters with incentives, including free rent.
Warm, wet winter may usher in longer allergy season
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
San Francisco police cite data indicating retail theft crackdown is working
San Francisco police have been promising to crack down on retail theft this holiday season, and recent results show their strategy appears to be working
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BART police arrest suspect for Wednesday Transbay Tube trespassing
A San Francisco man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing in BART's Transbay Tube on Wednesday, disrupting the evening commute.
Warm, wet winter may usher in longer allergy season
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
San Francisco police cite data indicating retail theft crackdown is working
San Francisco police have been promising to crack down on retail theft this holiday season, and recent results show their strategy appears to be working
Wayward coyote diverted off I-280 in San Francisco Thursday
Animal control officers managed to safely reroute a wily coyote that had somehow found itself on a freeway in San Francisco.
Nima Momeni's defense seeks change-of-venue in Cash App founder Bob Lee murder trial
The defense team for Nima Momeni - accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee - has requested a venue change for his trial alleging "prejudice" in the Bay Area after photos were published showing Momeni in his San Francisco County jail cell.
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Lawyers for man who died at Dublin jail say he was dead in cell for 3 days before anyone noticed
Lawyers for the family of a man who died at Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail in 2021 that settled with the county for $7 million released more information this week about the case, including changes that are now mandated to be made at the jail.
Concord partners with nonprofit for guaranteed income program to help 120 families
The nonprofit Monument Impact on Thursday kicked off the city of Concord's first guaranteed income program called ELEVATE Concord, in partnership with and funded by the city.
Man who faced with food scarcity as SJSU student keeps people fed at Fremont hospital
A Bay Area resident who sometimes struggled to get meals while in college has found success in a career where his main job is to make sure people are fed.
Oakley seniors train with canes for self-defense
East Bay seniors are learning to defend themselves by any means necessary.
Flaring occurs at Martinez refinery Wednesday, day after suit filed
Bay Area Air Quality said it was monitoring the flaring event at the Martinez refinery on Wednesday.
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Amid vacancies, South Bay landlords offering concessions, free rent
High rents have become a fact of life in the Bay Area. But as landlords try to deal with increasing vacancies, some are trying to sweeten the deal for apartment hunters with incentives, including free rent.
2 arrested after illegal weapons, drug cache found in South San Jose mobile home
Two men were arrested on felony charges after illegal weapons and drugs, including ecstasy and fentanyl, were found at inside a mobile home in South San Jose, prosecutors said Thursday.
Watch: San Jose road rage incident leaves dog critically injured; suspect arrested
A man involved in a violent road rage incident that severely injured a dog earlier this month in San Jose has been arrested, police announced Wednesday.
Over 20 Bay Area Bank of America locations, including ATMs, closing
Over two dozen Bank of America locations, including some ATMs, in the Bay Area are closing or have been closed as the company says it adapts to a drop in in-person transactions.
San Jose man arrested in June carjacking, kidnapping
A man being sought in a June carjacking and kidnapping in San Jose was arrested earlier this month, police announced Wednesday.
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BottleRock promoters to bring Latin music festival to Napa in June
The promoters behind the music festival BottleRock Napa Valley announced this week that they are bringing Latin music artists to Napa next year for the first annual La Onda Festival.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after stabbing, being found with knife
Police in Santa Rosa dealt with two incidents involving knives at local high schools Wednesday, one of which resulted in a gang-related fight and stabbing.
Over 20 Bay Area Bank of America locations, including ATMs, closing
Over two dozen Bank of America locations, including some ATMs, in the Bay Area are closing or have been closed as the company says it adapts to a drop in in-person transactions.
Gas leak at CYO Camp in Sonoma County overcomes more than a dozen campers; 2 hospitalized
A gas leak at a Sonoma County youth camp Tuesday affected more than a dozen campers and sent two children to the hospital, authorities said.
Mountain lion spotted in Rohnert Park neighborhood
Residents of a Rohnert Park neighborhood were alerted after a mountain lion was spotted near homes Tuesday morning.
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Curry, Thompson come up big as Warriors hold off Clippers 120-114
The undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Thursday night.
Bruins blank the Sharks to stop 3-game skid
The Boston Bruins snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
Brock Purdy focuses on Eagles instead of injury as 49ers return to Philadelphia
Brock Purdy's focus headed into his biggest regular-season start as a pro is on the Eagles and their stout defense instead of on the disappointment of his previous trip to Philadelphia that ended in a significant elbow injury.
The 49ers keep quiet headed into NFC title game rematch against the Eagles
The San Francisco 49ers had plenty to say after they lost the NFC title game last season to the Philadelphia Eagles while playing much of the game without a functioning quarterback.
Warriors lose to Kings 124-123 after late basket from Monk
Malik Monk hit a fadeaway with 7 seconds left and the Sacramento Kings rallied late to beat the Golden State Warriors 124-123 to advance to the quarterfinals of the in-season tournament.
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BART police arrest suspect for Wednesday Transbay Tube trespassing
A San Francisco man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing in BART's Transbay Tube on Wednesday, disrupting the evening commute.
San Francisco police cite data indicating retail theft crackdown is working
San Francisco police have been promising to crack down on retail theft this holiday season, and recent results show their strategy appears to be working
Nima Momeni's defense seeks change-of-venue in Cash App founder Bob Lee murder trial
The defense team for Nima Momeni - accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee - has requested a venue change for his trial alleging "prejudice" in the Bay Area after photos were published showing Momeni in his San Francisco County jail cell.
Lawyers for man who died at Dublin jail say he was dead in cell for 3 days before anyone noticed
Lawyers for the family of a man who died at Alameda County's Santa Rita Jail in 2021 that settled with the county for $7 million released more information this week about the case, including changes that are now mandated to be made at the jail.
San Francisco police arrest 17 in operation to deter shoplifting on Mission Street
Police in San Francisco on Thursday announced a retail theft operation in the city's SoMa neighborhood that netted 17 arrests for shoplifting earlier this week.
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E-bike injury trend prompts Marin County supervisor to restrict use to 16-year-olds and up
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Meta shuts down thousands of fake Facebook accounts primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
Meta says it has found and disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts linked to China that were used to spread politically partisan content in the United States before next year's election.
Elon Musk says advertiser boycott at X could "kill the company"
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
Okta says security breach way worse than first thought
Hackers stole data on all users of Okta's customer support system, the San Francisco cybersecurity company disclosed.
How to turn off iPhone's iOS 17 NameDrop feature
How to turn off Apple's new NameDrop feature in iPhones with iOS 17 that lets users share information when devices are in close proximity.
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Warm, wet winter may usher in longer allergy season
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
E-bike injury trend prompts Marin County supervisor to restrict use to 16-year-olds and up
A Marin County supervisor and mother is sounding the alarm about the dangers of youth riding e-bikes after two trauma doctors alerted her to a concerning spike in injuries related to e-bikes since the Covid pandemic began.
Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free COVID tests
The tests will be available from a federal stockpile starting in December, and schools can distribute them to students, families, staff and larger school communities.
Millions of U.S. women face obstacles to getting maternity care
More than a third of counties in the U.S. don't have a hospital or birth center that offers obstetric care or any obstetric health care providers, one report says.
Lawsuit claims Meta designed Instagram, Facebook to hook kids
Facebook parent Meta Platforms deliberately engineered its social platforms to hook kids according to a newly unsealed legal complaint.
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Crowd gathers in S.F. Mission District to watch Newsom-DeSantis debate
Dozens packed the back room of Manny's in San Francisco's Mission District to watch the Red State - Blue State debate on Fox News. Kelsi Thorud reports. (11-30-23)
Tucker Carlson says he's voting for Trump despite once texting he hated him
Tucker Carlson said he is "voting for Trump, and if they convict him, I will send him the max donations and I will lead protests," on Roseanne Barr's podcast.
CPUC delays PG&E Dixie Fire settlement, orders changes following other fires
The California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to delay until next year a decision on accepting a proposed legal settlement between the commission and PG&E for the utility's role in causing the Dixie Fire in 2021.
San Francisco Bay Ferry, Golden Gate Ferry receiving federal grants to modernize fleet
The Biden administration will issue $220 million in grants to modernize the country's ferry systems, officials announced Thursday.
Concord partners with nonprofit for guaranteed income program to help 120 families
The nonprofit Monument Impact on Thursday kicked off the city of Concord's first guaranteed income program called ELEVATE Concord, in partnership with and funded by the city.
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Biden marks Trans Day of Remembrance: "No place for hate in America"
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history
Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California.
Former KPIX reporter Hank Plante reflects on Dianne Feinstein's legacy
Following the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, former KPIX reporter Hank Plante spoke about her legacy among the LGBTQ+ community.
Gov. Newsom signs bills to enhance the state's LGBTQ protections
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
California bill requiring custody courts consider gender identity vetoed
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
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BottleRock promoters to bring Latin music festival to Napa in June
The promoters behind the music festival BottleRock Napa Valley announced this week that they are bringing Latin music artists to Napa next year for the first annual La Onda Festival.
Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Local metal veterans Slough Feg headline the Kilowatt in SF's Mission District
Holding the banner for true metal high for over three decades, headbanging San Francisco outfit Slough Feg plays to its loyal fans at the Kilowatt in San Francisco's Mission Friday night.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Trash-culture legend John Waters presents sold-out Christmas show at Great American
Pencil-mustached film director, author and revered trash-culture icon John Waters brings his bawdy annual one-man Christmas show to the Great American Music Hall for a sold-out performance Thursday night.
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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.
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.
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.
Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Berkeley woman flies to Israel to see relative released by Hamas
When members of her family were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, a Bay Area woman did everything she could to get them back. Itay Hod reports. (11-30-23)
Crowd gathers in S.F. Mission District to watch Newsom-DeSantis debate
Dozens packed the back room of Manny's in San Francisco's Mission District to watch the Red State - Blue State debate on Fox News. Kelsi Thorud reports. (11-30-23)
PIX Now Evening Edition 11-30-23
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Thursday Nov. 30, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Climate change side effects include longer allergy seasons
Climate change is expected to worsen allergies and asthma. Sara Donchey and Molly McCrea report (11-30-23)
Wildlife experts monitor monarch butterfly count on California coast
People turned out in droves over the weekend to take a look at monarch butterflies clustering in their Monterey Bay sanctuary. Brian Hackney reports (11-30-23)
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Oakley woman giving support, opportunities for joy to those with cancer and their families
An Oakley woman has been offering the kind of support and healing that she didn't find readily available when she was diagnosed with cancer.
2 friends lead nonprofit bringing nourishment to needy in South Bay
A pair of volunteers working for a South Bay organization go out of their way to bring warmth and nourishment to the unhoused, not just during the holidays, but all year round.
Hayward teacher using theater to inspire elementary students to dream big
A Hayward teacher is using the timeless work of Shakespeare to inspire his elementary students to dream big.
Man behind Kingmakers of Oakland nonprofit opening doors for students of color
An Oakland man is helping close the racial gap in graduation rates, as a study by the Brookings Institution shows 76% of Black boys complete high school nationwide compared to 87% of white boys.
Santa Rosa Vietnam veteran on a mission to help unhoused military vets
A Vietnam veteran from Santa Rosa has made it his mission to make sure unhoused veterans are not forgotten.
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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.
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.
Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.