Red Cross seeks blood donors amid flu season concerns over holidays
The American Red Cross said this week that healthy donors are urgently needed to bolster the organization's blood supply to prepare for a possible severe flu season.
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House Fire Displaces 6 in Santa Rosa
A fire displaced six people from a home Sunday night in Santa Rosa.
Early Morning Fire Displaces 5 in SF's Outer Mission
A fire early Monday morning gutted a home in San Francisco's Outer Mission neighborhood, displacing five tenants, fire officials said.
2-Alarm House Fire in San Jose Displaces Five
A house fire early Thursday morning in San Jose displaced five people, fire officials said.
Red Cross Says Blood Supplies At Historic Lows, Bay Area Donors Sought
A decade-low blood supply for this time of year has the American Red Cross reaching out to ask residents to consider donating over the Thanksgiving holiday week and into December.
Two Displaced After RV, Cars Catch Fire Near I-880 In West Oakland
Two people were displaced by a fire that burned a recreational vehicle and two cars Friday morning on Caltrans property in West Oakland, fire officials said.
SF Fire Crews Contain Fire at Haight-Ashbury Apartment Building
A roof fire was contained Wednesday evening at a multi-unit residential building in the 1400 block of Waller Street in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, officials said.
Help Bay Area Fire Victims Along With KPIX 5 And The Red Cross
Join KPIX 5 and the Red Cross in coming to the aid of the hundreds of wildfire victims across the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit redcross.org/donate or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Car Plows Into Petaluma House, Displacing 8 Residents
A woman driving a Honda smashed into the garage of a house Wednesday morning in northeast Petaluma, displacing eight residents, a fire captain said.
Kincade Fire Evacuees Struggle To Find Shelter In Marin County
Thousands of evacuees from the Kincade Fire are flooding south into Marin County and are struggling to find shelter amid massive power shutoffs.
How to Help Victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County
The massive Camp Fire has left a path of destruction in its wake through the devastated community of Paradise. There are many ways to help victims of the wildfire, whether it be monetary, material, volunteering or providing shelter.
Camp Fire Evacuees At Makeshift Camp Given Deadline To Leave
The days are numbered at a makeshift camp in a Walmart parking lot in Chico, where dozens of evacuees from the Camp Fire have been told it's time to leave.
How to Help Victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County
There are many ways to help victims of the wildfire, whether it be monetary, material, volunteering or providing shelter.
How to Help Victims of the Camp Fire in Butte County
The massive Camp Fire has left a path of destruction in its wake through the devastated community of Paradise. There are many ways to help victims of the wildfire, whether it be monetary, material, volunteering or providing shelter.
How To Help Victims Of The Camp Fire In Butte County
The massive Camp Fire has left a path of destruction in its wake through the devastated community of Paradise. There are many ways to help victims of the wildfire, whether it be monetary, material, volunteering or providing shelter.
5 Injured, 10 Displaced at Apartment Building in SF Outer Richmond
The San Francisco Fire Department reports that the cause of a fire which broke out Friday at an apartment building in the city's Outer Richmond District was accidental.
Wildfire Evacuees Wait To Go Home Or To See If They Still Have One
A Santa Rosa woman who lost her home to the wildfire is happy just to have escaped alive.
How to Choose a Charity for Harvey Relief
The outpouring of care, concern and charity in the wake of Hurricane Harvey has been remarkable. But, many are wondering how best to donate to relief efforts.
How You Can Help The Texas Flood Victims
The images are heartbreaking. Thousands of Texans have been forced out of their homes by the torrential rains and flood waters that have devastated much of southeastern Texas.
Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted As Lake County 'Elk Fire' Consumes 450 Acres
Mandatory evacuations were lifted for residents near a wildfire burning in Lake County that has consumed 450 acres Wednesday night, according to Cal Fire.
Fire At Home With 13 People Highlights Need For Affordable Housing In South Bay
More than a dozen people needed a place to stay after a fire damaged their San Jose home, an incident which helps illustrate the state of affordable housing in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
Sunnyvale Man On Dream Trip Killed In Avalanche Triggered By Nepal Earthquake
The State Department has confirmed a Sunnyvale man was killed in Nepal.
Jumper Breaks Leg Leaping From Burning Oakland Home Where 3 Were Displaced Christmas Morning
A 1-alarm fire in Oakland Thursday morning displaced three people and one person was taken to the hospital after jumping from the home's second floor.
Facebook Adding Buttons To Make Donating To Ebola Fight Easier
Facebook is stepping up its efforts to fight Ebola by adding a button designed to make it easier for its users to donate to charities battling the disease.
Sierra Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of Dozens Of Homes
A wildfire burning on heavily forested land in Northern California has forced the evacuation of dozens of homes.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Los Angeles DA office quits Twitter over 'vicious' homophobic attacks
The Los Angeles district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform.
San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
2 dead in small plane crash near Rio Vista
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
With 3-run 9th, Giants beat Rockies for 11th straight time
Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth and the Giants beat the Rockies for the 11th straight time, 6-4, on Thursday.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
2 dead in small plane crash near Rio Vista
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
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San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
1 of only 4 Black Master Sommeliers worldwide opens new wine bar in San Francisco
There are less than 300 total Master Sommeliers in the world, only four of those are Black. Chris Gaither has beaten the odds. Now just a few weeks into opening his new wine bar and restaurant in San Francisco, Gaither is giving a nod to a Napa-based organization that supported him to get there.
Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed for parents killed in street race crash
A wrongful death lawsuit is being brought on behalf of 7-year-old twin girls whose parents were killed in a crash caused by street racing.
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7-year-old boy flown to John Muir Hospital after possible rattlesnake bite
A young boy who was hiking in Mount Diablo State Park with family Wednesday was rushed to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek after apparently being bitten by a rattlesnake, authorities said.
Update: Crews make major progress clearing abandoned cars from East Oakland neighborhood
Just a couple of weeks after KPIX reported on a problem neighborhood in East Oakland facing dozens of trashed vehicles being dumped there, there has been some remarkable improvement.
No charges in burning of Antioch woman's body; DA cites police racist text scandal
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
2 suspects in fatal shooting of Jasper Wu face murder charges with gang enhancements
Two men accused in the deadly rolling gun battle on an Oakland freeway that killed a toddler boy in 2021 are facing murder charges, the Alameda County District Attorney announced.
Update: Person on tracks killed by BART train at Bayfair Station
A person on the trackway at the BART Bay Fair Station in San Leandro was killed Wednesday afternoon after getting hit by a train.
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South Bay pizza shop owner turned his business into a worker-owned co-op
There is something different about A Slice of New York Pizza in San Jose. And it goes beyond their award-winning pies.
Update: Man dies of injuries after shooting in San Jose
Police in the South Bay are investigating a shooting Wednesday afternoon that hospitalized an adult male victim who later succumbed to his injuries.
California state parks celebrate World Ocean Week
California State Parks is celebrating World Ocean Week this week with Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS), a free distance-learning program.
Update: Teen killed in San Jose crash identified as Willow Glen High student
A Willow Glen High School student died early Wednesday in San Jose after being struck by a vehicle on Rinconada Drive, according to the San Jose Police Department.
San Jose approves RV safe parking program in Berryessa
The San Jose City Council voted to move forward with plans to open a safe parking program in the city's Berryessa neighborhood for homeless men and women living in their cars and RVs.
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2 dead in small plane crash near Rio Vista
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway kicks off Friday
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Shooting into vehicle in Santa Rosa leaves woman hospitalized
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
Racist messages at Santa Rosa middle school traced to student
On Tuesday, authorities identified a student as the mastermind behind racist and anti-Semitic messages at Rincon Valley Middle School.
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With 3-run 9th, Giants beat Rockies for 11th straight time
Brandon Crawford had a pinch-hit RBI double to spark a three-run ninth and the Giants beat the Rockies for the 11th straight time, 6-4, on Thursday.
QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break
Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense.
NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway kicks off Friday
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Nevada revisits Oakland Athletics stadium plan in special legislative session
The Nevada Legislature will convene Wednesday for a special session to consider whether to provide $380 million in public financing for a stadium that would host the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
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San Francisco Sheriff's Emergency Services Unit deployed to crack down on illegal drug activity
The San Francisco Sheriff's office is joining the city's fight to control widespread drug use and sales in troubled downtown neighborhoods, officials announced Thursday.
SWAT officers arrest barricaded stabbing suspect in Vallejo
Police in Vallejo employed a SWAT team to apprehend a stabbing suspect who had barricaded himself in a residence Wednesday, the department announced Thursday.
Update: Crews make major progress clearing abandoned cars from East Oakland neighborhood
Just a couple of weeks after KPIX reported on a problem neighborhood in East Oakland facing dozens of trashed vehicles being dumped there, there has been some remarkable improvement.
Shooting into vehicle in Santa Rosa leaves woman hospitalized
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating a shooting Monday night that injured a 19-year-old woman, according to a news release shared Wednesday by police.
No charges in burning of Antioch woman's body; DA cites police racist text scandal
The two men accused of burning a woman's body in Antioch last year will not stand trial after the Contra Costa County District Attorney's determined the case was tainted too much by officers involved in the Antioch Police Department's racist texting scandal.
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Los Angeles DA office quits Twitter over 'vicious' homophobic attacks
The Los Angeles district attorney's office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform.
Black workers at Fremont Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
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Haze could hang around Northeast and beyond for days, experts warn
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
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Trump says he has been indicted in classified documents probe
The charges would be the first to arise from special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing an amendment to the United States Consitution that would enshrine into law regulations on guns, including implementing universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21.
Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes voting rights case
Chief Justice John Roberts authored the majority opinion, invalidating the congressional map drawn by state lawmakers in Alabama after the 2020 Census.
Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies
Pat Robertson turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network.
Trump informed he is target of special counsel criminal probe
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
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Mobile bookshop creates safe space for LGBTQ+ families
Two educators are creating a space for families to find LGBTQ+ children's stories after seeing a growing need for representation.
Man arrested on hate crime charges after alleged Castro District assault
San Francisco police arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime when he allegedly assaulted and shouted anti-LGBTQ statements at two men in the Castro District.
San Francisco supervisors vote against landmark designation for Castro Theatre seats
In a close vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday against designating the orchestra-level seats in the iconic Castro Theatre as a historical landmark.
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
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NASCAR weekend at Sonoma Raceway kicks off Friday
Huge crowds are expected this weekend as the Sonoma Raceway hosts a series of NASCAR races starting Friday.
Tupac Shakur posthumously receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame.
SFJAZZ celebrates 40th edition of venerable festival
SFJAZZ kicks off the 39th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival this week an array of great performers including funky organ player Delvon Lamarr, pianist Gerald Clayton, guitar virtuoso Al DiMiola and much more.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
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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.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
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.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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First Alert Weather Thursday night forecast 6-8-23
Chief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the Bay Area weekend weather forecast.
San Francisco Sheriff's Office joins city police in fentanyl fight
S.F. sheriff deputies will focus on something new: the battle to rein in open-air drug dealing on city streets. José Martínez reports. (6-8-23)
Scene of plane crash near Rio Vista; 2 dead
A small plane crashed in Solano County near Rio Vista Thursday, killing two people aboard, authorities said.
PIX Now Thursday afternoon headlines 6/8/23
CBS News Bay Area afternoon headlines for Thursday, June 8, 2023.
What to know on World Ocean Day
Meteorologist Darren Peck explains how the rising global sea numbers can affect marine life and more. (06/08/2023)
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Marin woman's horse therapy nonprofit still going strong after 40 years
A Marin County woman's horse riding accident decades ago helped spur an idea that began one of the oldest weekly therapeutic horseback riding programs in the Bay Area.
San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
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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.