Developer buys land leased to Great America in Santa Clara; park remains open for now
The land that's home to California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara has been sold and the park will eventually close.
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Hot Bay Area housing market may be cooling off amid rising interest rates, more inventory
For anyone used to the Bay Area housing market being white hot, the idea of a buyer's market is unfathomable. But with interest rates rising and more homes coming online, a cool-off might be underway.
Hot Bay Area housing market may be cooling off amid rising interest rates, more inventory
For anyone used to the Bay Area housing market being white hot, the idea of a buyer's market is unfathomable. But with interest rates rising and more homes coming online, a cool-off might be underway. Andria Borba reports. (6/15/22)
Bay Area realtors say housing market slowing down slightly as interest rates rise
Realtors say the Bay Area's housing market is experiencing a mild slowdown resulting in homes remaining for sale longer, giving would-be buyers a slight edge.
Bay Area realtors say housing market slowing down slightly as interest rates rise
Realtors say the Bay Area's housing market is experiencing a mild slowdown resulting in homes remaining for sale longer, giving would-be buyers a slight edge. Devin Fehely reports. (5/31/22)
Real estate experts see slowdown in Bay Area housing market
Though homes across the Bay Area continue to sell for record prices, some real estate experts say the market is beginning to level off.
Real estate experts see slowdown in Bay Area housing market
Though homes across the Bay Area continue to sell for record prices, some real estate experts say the market is beginning to level off. Max Darrow reports. (5-21-22)
New website shows homeowners their fire danger risk
The Bay Area has seen more than its share of destructive wildfires and a new website is offering people a chance to view the fire danger down to individual homes.
Despite rising rates, East Bay home sells for $1.155M over asking
A home in El Cerrito was listed at $1.295 million and, after 10 days on the market, it sold for $2.45 million.
East Bay home sells for $1.5 million over asking
A home in El Cerrito was listed at $1.295 million and, after 10 days on the market, it sold for $2.45 million. Max Darrow reports. (5-14-22)
Below-market-rate housing opens for teachers in Daly City
About 100 teachers and staff in a Daly City school district are starting to move into their new apartments in what's becoming a model for affordable educator housing. Sharon Chin reports. (5-12-22)
Pod-dwellers in Palo Alto trade space for low rents, community living
A Palo Alto startup is aiming to add to the Bay Area's stock of affordable housing with "sleeping pods", a new concept that redefines minimalist living.
Bay Area homebuyers lament less affordable real estate as Fed raises interest rates
This week's movement by the Federal Reserve to rein in skyrocketing inflation with an interest rate hike could hit many prospective Bay Area home buyers especially hard.
Fed's inflation fight makes Bay Area real estate even less affordable
The movement by the Fed to rein in skyrocketing inflation with interest rate hikes may hit would-be Bay Area home buyers especially hard. Shawn Chitnis reports. (5-5-22)
Piedmont Mayor installs backyard home, touts ADUs to help solve housing woes
Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, have been pitched as one potential solution to the state's housing crisis. The mayor of Piedmont, who supports the construction of the small backyard homes, is living by her own message.
New program offers loan forgiveness to first-time Bay Area homebuyers
There's good news for first-time home buyers trying to break into the competitive Bay Area housing market.
Wildfire insurance costs soar for North Bay residents
With wildfires now a recurring, yearly threat the cost of living in fire country continues to grow. Wilson Walker reports. (4-29-22)
Alameda votes to protect houseboat renters
The Alameda city council took action to ensure 66 residents at Barnhill Marina in Alameda are protected under the city's rent ordinance. Max Darrow reports. (4-29-22)
Despite Rising Interest Rates, Bay Area's Hot Housing Market Yet To Cool Off
As interest rates creep up, many thought it would mean some potential home buyers would back off. So far, that doesn't seem to be the case in the Bay Area's red-hot market.
'Earthquake Shacks' Built In 1906 Aftermath May Provide Lessons For San Francisco Housing Woes
Monday marked the 116th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, and while a mighty city has risen from those ashes, some remnants of that time have survived and may hold lessons for the housing problems we face today.
Median Price For a Home in the East Bay Tops $1.2 Million
Bay Area home prices continue to skyrocket, hitting record highs even in parts of the East Bay that have traditionally been more affordable for home buyers.
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.
State Senator From San Francisco Pushes Repeal of Discriminatory State Housing Law
California lawmakers are trying again to get rid of the nation's only law that lets voters veto public housing projects, a provision added to the state constitution in 1950 to keep Black families out of White neighborhoods.
Rising Rent: San Mateo Leads Bay Area Cities
The cost of rent for apartments in San Mateo from February 2021 to 2022 grew 16.5 percent according to a new report out this week.
San Francisco Launches Vehicle Triage Center for Hundreds Living in Cars, RVs
San Francisco city officials Friday launched the new Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, providing a safe space and services for people living in their vehicles.
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CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade even though access to abortion in California hadn't changed.
San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
Where to Find Bay Area July 4th Parades And Fireworks Shows
Some July 4th festivities across the Bay Area will be returning for the first time in two years since the pandemic began this holiday, celebrating with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
White Sox trounce Giants 13-4, complete sweep
The Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 13-4 on Sunday and completed a three-game sweep.
Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, Mariners edge A's 2-1
Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas' first pitch and drove in both runs and the Mariners beat Oakland 2-1 on Sunday to deal the A's their 25th loss in 31 games.
World War II explosives found in Petaluma home
World War II explosives were found at a west Petaluma residence on Saturday, the Petaluma police department announced.
Person found shot inside vehicle in Emeryville near Highway 580
A person was shot and injured in Emeryville early Sunday morning and the suspect was at large, police said.
Streets closed around Oakland's Lake Merritt for 4th of July holiday
In preparation for the large crowds expected to gather at Lake Merritt over the Fourth of July holiday, the City of Oakland will set up temporary road closures to preserve emergency vehicle access and open up space for pedestrians.
Suspect jailed in series of Napa County burglaries
Detectives arrested a man wanted for a series of burglaries in Napa County, the sheriff's office
Fireworks spark overnight brush fire in Antioch
Authorities in the East Bay said illegal fireworks started an overnight grass fire in Antioch.
Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
San Francisco restaurant owners optimistic about business uptick on July 4th weekend
It's been an uphill battle for the Bay Area restaurant industry during the pandemic, but there were a couple of bright spots in San Francisco this holiday weekend.
Crews raise containment on Rices Fire; 5 homes destroyed
Cal Fire said crews continue to make progress on the Rices Fire in Nevada County, increasing containment to 45% as of Sunday morning.
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CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade even though access to abortion in California hadn't changed.
San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
World War II explosives found in Petaluma home
World War II explosives were found at a west Petaluma residence on Saturday, the Petaluma police department announced.
Person found shot inside vehicle in Emeryville near Highway 580
A person was shot and injured in Emeryville early Sunday morning and the suspect was at large, police said.
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San Francisco restaurant owners optimistic about business uptick on July 4th weekend
It's been an uphill battle for the Bay Area restaurant industry during the pandemic, but there were a couple of bright spots in San Francisco this holiday weekend.
Assemblymember Matt Haney, community leaders respond to rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Backed by community leaders, Assemblymember Matt Haney and representatives from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office highlighted the 177.5 percent increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes at a press conference Friday.
'Safe and sane' consumer fireworks remain available in parts of Bay Area
With Fourth of July around the corner, "safe and sane" fireworks are on sale in several locations in the Bay Area.
San Francisco police make arrest in Bayview District homicide
San Francisco police have arrested a man on suspicion of the shooting death of another on Friday in the Bayview.
Pro-choice demonstrators march in Burlingame Saturday
Supporters of abortion rights who rallied in Burlingame's Washington Park on Saturday acknowledged their task will require an ongoing commitment to restore what the Supreme Court has just taken away.
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CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Person found shot inside vehicle in Emeryville near Highway 580
A person was shot and injured in Emeryville early Sunday morning and the suspect was at large, police said.
Streets closed around Oakland's Lake Merritt for 4th of July holiday
In preparation for the large crowds expected to gather at Lake Merritt over the Fourth of July holiday, the City of Oakland will set up temporary road closures to preserve emergency vehicle access and open up space for pedestrians.
Fireworks spark overnight brush fire in Antioch
Authorities in the East Bay said illegal fireworks started an overnight grass fire in Antioch.
1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
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San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
Bone-dry Santa Clara County on high alert for illegal fireworks
With the extremely dry conditions this Fourth of July holiday weekend, authorities are on high alert in the Santa Clara County where fireworks are banned.
San Jose police investigate two downtown stabbings; 3 hospitalized, 1 arrested
Police in San Jose are investigating two separate stabbing incidents early Saturday that left three people hospitalized and one suspect in custody.
Forget fireworks, it's food prices that are exploding this Fourth of July
With so many firework restrictions in place across the Bay Area, spending too much on sparklers won't be a problem this 4th of July. Stocking up for a barbeque, on the other hand, is another story.
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World War II explosives found in Petaluma home
World War II explosives were found at a west Petaluma residence on Saturday, the Petaluma police department announced.
Suspect jailed in series of Napa County burglaries
Detectives arrested a man wanted for a series of burglaries in Napa County, the sheriff's office
Arson suspect arrested in Colusa County for fire that burned 2 homes
A Colusa County man has been arrested on suspicion of causing a fire that destroyed a mobile home and damaged another residence and two sheds Thursday, Cal Fire officials said.
Elderly man struck, killed crossing Rohnert Park Expressway Friday
An 82-year-old Rohnert Park man was struck and killed Friday by a passing vehicle while attempting to cross busy Rohnert Park Expressway.
North Bay woman sentenced for embezzling from employers, tax evasion
A Petaluma woman has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employers, along with tax evasion.
Sports
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White Sox trounce Giants 13-4, complete sweep
The Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 13-4 on Sunday and completed a three-game sweep.
Rodríguez homers on Montas' 1st pitch, Mariners edge A's 2-1
Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas' first pitch and drove in both runs and the Mariners beat Oakland 2-1 on Sunday to deal the A's their 25th loss in 31 games.
Toro's 9th-inning single sends Mariners over A's
Abraham Toro singled home the winning run in the ninth to lift the Mariners over the A's 2-1 Saturday.
White Sox hold off Giants 5-3
Gavin Sheets doubled twice and drove in two runs and the White Sox held on for a 5-3 victory against the Giants on Saturday.
Giants fall in pitching duel to White Sox 1-0
Leury García broke up a scoreless game on an RBI single with two outs in the top of the ninth and the White Sox beat the Giants 1-0 on Friday night.
Bay Area Crime
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San Jose police break up sideshow; 7 arrested, hundreds cited
Police in San Jose responded to sideshow activity late Saturday night that resulted in seven arrests on various weapons charges, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations being issued.
Person found shot inside vehicle in Emeryville near Highway 580
A person was shot and injured in Emeryville early Sunday morning and the suspect was at large, police said.
Suspect jailed in series of Napa County burglaries
Detectives arrested a man wanted for a series of burglaries in Napa County, the sheriff's office
Assemblymember Matt Haney, community leaders respond to rise in anti-Asian hate crimes
Backed by community leaders, Assemblymember Matt Haney and representatives from California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office highlighted the 177.5 percent increase in reported anti-Asian hate crimes at a press conference Friday.
1 dead, 2 wounded in separate Friday night Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating shootings that occurred on Friday, one of which resulted in a homicide.
Technology
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
Intel's 'Silicon Heartland' factory boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes
When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Health
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California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade even though access to abortion in California hadn't changed.
Assembly approves bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to set up places where opioid users could legally inject drugs in supervised settings.
California first to cover health care for all immigrants
California will become the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
New California law aims to make school less of a yawn with later starts
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation's most populous state can't start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can't start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times.
Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
Politics
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CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade even though access to abortion in California hadn't changed.
CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations. Da Lin spoke to Anamarie Avila Farias who is among them. (7-3-22)
Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
San Jose repeals 'blatantly racist' policy of barring lowrider cruising
The San Jose City Council this week unanimously approved ending fees and fines associated with lowrider cruising, arguing the policy was inherently discriminatory.
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Drag show near Sacramento disrupted, Proud Boys possibly involved
A drag show in Yolo County near Sacramento was disrupted by a group making homophobic and transphobic remarks Thursday night, as the establishment also faced online threats for the event.
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
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Geographer, Cold War Kids bring indie-rock to Stern Grove Sunday
The Stern Grove music festival returns with its eclectic lineup of musicians this Sunday, with performers Geographer and Cold War Kids both having Bay Area ties.
Where to Find Bay Area July 4th Parades And Fireworks Shows
Some July 4th festivities across the Bay Area will be returning for the first time in two years since the pandemic began this holiday, celebrating with parades, festivals and fireworks shows.
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom talks about her new documentary
First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom recently sat down with KPIX 5 anchor Juliette Goodrich to talk about the latest documentary she directed called "Fair Play."
Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
Punk-rock meltdown takes over Oakland's Mosswood Park
After a two-year pandemic delay, the highly anticipated return of the Mosswood Meltdown this weekend brings an array of local and national punk acts to Oakland including Bikini Kill, Kim Gordon, the Dirtbombs and more.
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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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California women brace for feared rollback of abortion access
Sales of morning-after pills in the Golden State spiked right after the Supreme Court overturned Roe although access to abortion here hadn't changed. Juliette Goodrich reports. (7-3-22)
CoCo County school board member calls for 4th of July boycott
While many are getting ready to fire up the grill or attend a parade Monday, some people plan to boycott Fourth of July celebrations. Da Lin spoke to Anamarie Avila Farias who is among them. (7-3-22)
Hundreds cited following huge San Jose sideshow Saturday
Sideshow activity Saturday night in San Jose resulted in seven arrests, five impounded cars and hundreds of citations issued. Shawn Chitnis reports. (7-3-22)
Monkeypox cases double in California, Bay Area
Monkeypox cases have more than doubled during the past week in the Bay Area. Devin Fehely reports. (7-3-22)
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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
Students Rising Above
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Bay Area tech expert inspired to help people safeguard online privacy
A Bay Area woman who experienced deadly violence in her childhood home is now on a mission to help others secure their digital footprint.
East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.