Protesters Angry Over Redistricting Task Force Plan For San Francisco
Dozens rallied in San Francisco on Monday to protest the city's redistricting plan based on the latest census, which they say will leave out certain communities.
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San Francisco LGBTQ Groups Blast Redistricting Plan To Put Tenderloin, SoMa In Separate Districts
As San Francisco is set to redraw its district lines, a coalition of LGBTQ groups on Wednesday blasted a proposed plan that, according to the coalition, would separate LGBTQ communities.
Citizens Redistricting Commission Defends New Maps - 'They Represent The Wishes Of The People Of California'
Members of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission defended their months of sometimes chaotic work Monday as they handed off the completed maps that, barring successful court challenges, will govern congressional and legislative elections for the next 10 years.
Redistricting Based On Census Data May Give Latinos In Marin County More Political Clout
After each new census, every county in California is obligated by law to re-evaluate its political districts. They just approved the new boundaries in Marin and it may result in more political clout for the county's Latinos.
Novato Letting Residents Submit Maps for Redrawing Of Council District Boundaries
The city of Novato asked its residents this week to help redraw the boundaries for its city council districts by submitting their own maps.
Draft Political Maps Would Reshape Key California Districts
Newly-released political maps from California's redistricting commission would leave some members of Congress without a political home and others to face off against colleagues in their own party in the 2022 midterm elections.
CoCo County Supes Endorse Redistricting Map That Moves Diablo, Blackhawk, Camino Tassajara
The new Contra Costa County supervisorial district map will likely move Diablo, Blackhawk and the Camino Tassajara area from District 3 to District 2.
No Change To California's Congressional Districts After Supreme Court Ruling
In what's seen as a big victory for campaign reformers, the Supreme Court has upheld Arizona congressional districts drawn by an independent commission, which in turn upholds California's.
Changes To California's Election System Produced More Competitive Races, Record Turnover
For the first time, California had an open primary system in which the top two candidates, regardless of party, advanced to November. And they ran in districts drawn by a nonpartisan commission instead of by lawmakers protecting their own safe seats.
Voters Pass Prop. 40, Uphold State Senate Boundaries
A majority voted "yes" on Proposition 40 on Tuesday after the original challengers dropped their opposition to the new political boundaries.
KCBS Cover Story: District 9 Congressional Race Drawing National Attention
Incumbent Jerry McNerney and challenger Ricky Gill are locked in a tight battle in the race for the redrawn district.
Opinion: Billions Are Being Spent On This Election, But Will It Change Anything?
For all the billions spent by the Obama and Romney campaigns, Republican and Democratic parties, and countless outside groups, we may wake up November 7th to a Washington that is virtually unchanged.
Reforms Create Competitive House Race In East Bay
80-year-old Pete Stark is used to coasting to re-election in the liberal enclave of the Bay Area he has represented since the end of the Vietnam War. All that has changed this year, as Californians deal with two major political reforms.
Opinion: Mess In Texas
In Texas Republicans have taken efforts to restrict access to voting a step farther. Texas Republicans are calling for the repeal of the Voting Rights Act.
California Supreme Court Upholds State Senate Maps
The California Supreme Court has upheld new state Senate maps drawn by an independent redistricting commission, dealing a blow to GOP efforts seeking to block Democrats from gaining enough seats to pass taxes on their own.
GOP Urges High Court To Dump New California Voter Maps
Republicans are urging the California Supreme Court to dump newly drawn state Senate districts planned for this year's election.
California Supreme Court Denies 2 Redistricting Challenges
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously rejected two Republican challenges to the state's new electoral maps.
New California Political Maps To Favor Democrats
A citizens commission established by voters to independently create California's legislative and congressional districts delivered its first set of maps Friday, voting to adopt new boundaries that appear to increase the reach of majority Democrats.
Phil Matier: Republicans Angered Over Proposed Redistricting Maps
The independent commission set up to redraw the boundaries of California's legislative, Congressional and Board of Equalization districts, is putting the finishing touches on those new maps.
California Redistricting Could Imperil GOP House Seats
Democrats hoping to regain the majority in the House in 2012 might get a strong head start in California, where voters have handed the authority for drawing political boundaries to an independent citizens' commission.
Redistricting Could Cost San Francisco A Seat In State Senate
San Francisco would lose one of its two seats in the state Senate under a draft proposal by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to be formally unveiled on Friday.
Alameda County Explores Redistricting After Population Shift
There has apparently been a major population shift in Alameda County over the past decade.
Census Figures Suggest New Realities For Future California Elections
California's rapidly changing demographics could mean a very different political picture in the decade ahead as new district boundaries are drawn that shift representation away from the coast.
Population Growth Affects Contra Costa Redistricting
The last ten years have seen substantial population growth in East Contra Costa and the Dougherty Valley, which is expected to impact redistricting for the supervisorial districts in the county.
San Jose City Council Redraws Districts
San Jose is redrawing its city council districts, something that happens once a decade.
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Cole, Parnassus in San Francisco closed to traffic for Cole Valley Street Fair
Cole Street and Parnassus Avenue in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood will be closed to traffic Sunday due to the Cole Valley Street Fair.
Longtime San Francisco Italian restaurant Barbacco closing at end of September
Lifelong restauranteur Umberto Gibin won't be walking into his 14-year-old restaurant Barbacco for service come Sept. 30.
No. 8 Washington uses 45-point first half to cruise past California 59-32
Rome Odunze scored on an 83-yard punt return and 35-yard reception in the first half, Edefuan Ulofoshio returned an interception 45 yards for a score on the first possession of the game, and No. 8 Washington scored 45 first-half points on its way to a 59-32 win over California.
Kershaw tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Dodgers beat Giants 7-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Small San Jose airport, set to close in 2031, faces pressure to shut now
Reid-Hillview Airport in east San Jose is under fire from neighbors who want the county to shut it down.
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Cole, Parnassus in San Francisco closed to traffic for Cole Valley Street Fair
Cole Street and Parnassus Avenue in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood will be closed to traffic Sunday due to the Cole Valley Street Fair.
Longtime San Francisco Italian restaurant Barbacco closing at end of September
Lifelong restauranteur Umberto Gibin won't be walking into his 14-year-old restaurant Barbacco for service come Sept. 30.
No. 8 Washington uses 45-point first half to cruise past California 59-32
Rome Odunze scored on an 83-yard punt return and 35-yard reception in the first half, Edefuan Ulofoshio returned an interception 45 yards for a score on the first possession of the game, and No. 8 Washington scored 45 first-half points on its way to a 59-32 win over California.
Kershaw tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Dodgers beat Giants 7-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Small San Jose airport, set to close in 2031, faces pressure to shut now
Reid-Hillview Airport in east San Jose is under fire from neighbors who want the county to shut it down.
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Cole, Parnassus in San Francisco closed to traffic for Cole Valley Street Fair
Cole Street and Parnassus Avenue in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood will be closed to traffic Sunday due to the Cole Valley Street Fair.
Longtime San Francisco Italian restaurant Barbacco closing at end of September
Lifelong restauranteur Umberto Gibin won't be walking into his 14-year-old restaurant Barbacco for service come Sept. 30.
Bay Area endures 4th consecutive day of 'Spare the Air' alert
Saturday was the fourth consecutive day when the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) declared a "Spare the Air Day."
Mountain View 1-bed apartment rents jump above San Francisco
Mountain View has the highest median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the Bay Area.
San Francisco hold contest to design new "I Voted" sticker for 2024 elections
As the 2024 election season looms, San Francisco is taking a creative approach to engaging more voters.
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Woman dead, among 3 stabbed in Berkeley Hills Saturday; Suspect arrested
Three people were stabbed, one fatally, in a group of attacks in the Berkeley Hills on Saturday afternoon,
Oakland mayor asks for patience as she tackles crime, blight, homelessness
Oakland mayor Sheng Thao held the last of her two "Town Talk" community events Saturday at Castlemont High School.
Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
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Small San Jose airport, set to close in 2031, faces pressure to shut now
Reid-Hillview Airport in east San Jose is under fire from neighbors who want the county to shut it down.
Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in San Jose
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, according to police.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
49ers beat Giants on Latino Heritage Night at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers went into their home opener 2-0 so fans were already excited but many weren't just celebrating their team – they were celebrating their culture.
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Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant on Mount Tamalpais
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
Smoky skies impacting daily life for some North Bay residents
The smoky skies this week caught some residents by surprise, but they say it's not as bad as previous years.
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No. 8 Washington uses 45-point first half to cruise past California 59-32
Rome Odunze scored on an 83-yard punt return and 35-yard reception in the first half, Edefuan Ulofoshio returned an interception 45 yards for a score on the first possession of the game, and No. 8 Washington scored 45 first-half points on its way to a 59-32 win over California.
Kershaw tosses 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Dodgers beat Giants 7-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Mookie Betts hit a two-run double that set a record of 105 RBIs for a leadoff hitter, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0.
Arizona holds off Stanford to snap 6-game losing streak against Cardinal
Arizona beat Stanford 21-20 on Saturday to open Pac-12 Conference play with a road win.
Joe Boyle gets his first win, A's top Tigers
Joe Boyle had five strikeouts in six innings for his first career win and the Oakland A's beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Saturday.
Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings, Giants beat Dodgers to end skid
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 5-1 on Friday.
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Woman dead, among 3 stabbed in Berkeley Hills Saturday; Suspect arrested
Three people were stabbed, one fatally, in a group of attacks in the Berkeley Hills on Saturday afternoon,
Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
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Bonjour Bennu! Precious asteroid sample hurtles earthward
A half-pound hunk of asteroid is screaming toward impact with earth Sunday morning in the Utah desert and everyone near its bullseye is just fine with that.
Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires
Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure union leaders and drivers said would save thousands of jobs in the state.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, has removed 59,000 this year
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.
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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.
Paid to stay sober; Programs to reward people addicted to drugs for staying clean showing results
U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what is known as contingency management programs.
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
San Mateo County latest to order healthcare workers wear masks between late fall - spring
Healthcare workers in San Mateo County will be required to wear masks between November and April, amid concerns about the increased spread of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV during those months.
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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.
Federal government braces for shutdown
The federal government is preparing for a shutdown spurred by Republican hardliners in Congress. On Friday, President Biden criticized members of Congress for going home for the weekend. Christina Ruffini is at the White House with more.
Elon Musk says he'll donate funds to unseat S.F. supervisor
Elon Musk is going after a progressive San Francisco supervisor, vowing to get Dean Preston out of office. Sara Donchey reports. (9-22-23)
San Francisco hold contest to design new "I Voted" sticker for 2024 elections
As the 2024 election season looms, San Francisco is taking a creative approach to engaging more voters.
Federal judge again strikes down California high-capacity gun magazine ban
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines.
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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.
Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" to be reviewed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
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Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon's Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Raiders WR Davante Adams shows off new skills in heartfelt home renovation
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits didn't involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan.
Pacific Coast Fog Fest an opportunity for Pacifica businesses to reconnect with community
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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San Jose residents want Reid-Hillview Airport shut down years earlier than planned
John Ramos reports on residents who want a small San Jose airport shut down, and what pilots have to say about the push for its closure.
Asteroid sample on its way to Earth after nearly two-year mission
Brian Hackney reports on an asteroid sample that is on its way to Earth.
Italian restaurant Barbacco in San Francisco’s Financial District to close after 14 years
Betty Yu reports on a restaurant in the Financial District that will be closing at the end of September, and what the owner has to say about the closure.
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CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
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Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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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.
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.