Concord residents rally at city hall for renter protections
Nearly 50 people crowded Concord City Hall Thursday to attend a rally calling for more tenant protections in the city.
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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.
Rents are falling more slowly in U.S. suburbs than in cities
Americans flocked to suburban areas during the pandemic — one of several reasons why rent increases there have outpaced urban areas.
AG Bonta announces settlement with Roomster over fake reviews, listings
State attorneys general from six states, including California, and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a settlement with room and roommate-finding platform Roomster and its owners.
Petaluma mobile home residents panicked by massive proposed rent increases
Residents at a North Bay mobile home park say their landlord is retaliating against them for helping get new rent control ordinances passed in Petaluma with a new round of huge rent hikes.
Tenants rail against inhumane conditions, rising rents outside San Jose apartment complex
Low-income tenants from four low-income housing buildings rallied Friday against rising rents and alleged inhumane living conditions, saying they are unable to afford affordable housing.
Flooded-out Oakland tenants protest landlord's delayed repairs
Some tenants are still living in hotels after they were flooded out of their east Oakland apartments and, on Sunday, they took their frustration to their landlord's front door.
Study finds Santa Cruz County to be one of the least affordable places in California
The annual study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition -- which compares an area's minimum wage to the average cost of renting an apartment -- found that Santa Cruz County was one of the least affordable places in the state and country.
New bill aims to limit security deposits for renters
Discussion about the high cost of an apartment in the Bay Area usually centers on the monthly rent. But for a lot of people, the biggest barrier is the amount of cash they must pay up front.
Hayward family's home listed for rent by scammer on Zillow
Strangers started showing up at a woman's house in the Hayward hills asking for a tour. The problem: the home isn't for rent.
Oakland landlords hold rally demanding end to eviction moratorium
About 100 people chanted in the rain Tuesday morning to demand an end to Alameda County's residential eviction moratorium, which the Board of Supervisors may shutter in two months or let expire.
San Jose opens applications for small business rent relief
Some San Jose small businesses that owe back rent can apply for a rent relief starting March 1, according to the city.
Here's how much renting will cost you versus buying a home
In 45 of the 50 largest cities, buyers pay far more for the privilege to own a home than they do to rent.
Haney's bill would keep landlords from charging costly security deposits
A new bill proposed by the assembly member who represents San Francisco would protect California renters from paying more than a month's rent for security deposits.
Bay Area renters rise up, demand rent caps from city halls
Kim Carlson's Antioch apartment has flooded with human feces multiple times and the plumbing has never been fixed in the low-income housing complex she calls home.
Sunnyvale 1-bedroom rents shoot up 34% in a year, report finds
Rent for a one bedroom apartment in Sunnyvale has shot up more than 30% in a single year, giving the Silicon Valley community the second highest rents in the Bay Area.
Tenants of unsanitary downtown Oakland high-rise organize rent strike
Tenants of a high-rise apartment building held a rally Tuesday night, to show they've had enough with their living conditions and are going to stop paying rent until the problems have been fixed.
Antioch approves rent stabilization ordinance in close vote
After more than a year of trying, the Antioch City Council passed a rent stabilization ordinance Tuesday night.
Acclaimed San Francisco Taiko Dojo facing eviction from practice studio
A beloved Bay Area music institution is getting forced out of its South San Francisco practice studio after a massive rent hike.
Sale of Oakland housing complex to non-profit ends years-long rent strike
Tenants and housing activists are celebrating the end of one of the longest rent strikes in Oakland's history.
Buying? Renting may be better option in Bay Area's tough housing market
With mortgage interest rates rising and home sale prices at record highs, some experts say renting may be a better option for some people, in certain scenarios, if they want to save money.
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.
Alameda officials vote to protect Barnhill Marina houseboat renters
The city of Alameda has stepped in to put an end to a bitter battle over rising rents, much to the relief of residents of the Barnhill Marina.
After Year Of Rising Prices, Rents Drop In San Francisco Over Past Month
While rental prices in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area have risen this past year, data shows a big drop in rents this past month.
New York City Rents Top San Francisco Amid COVID Pandemic Economic Rebound
There was a time when the average cost of rentals in San Francisco soared over such other desired locations as New York City and Paris. But then the COVID pandemic struck and rents tumbled as remote workers fled to more affordable locales.
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Long road to recovery for East Bay store clerk who was set on fire
An East Bay clerk who was set on fire by an alleged repeat shoplifter last month faces a long road to mental and physical recovery.
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Watch live: Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall
CBS News Bay Area is airing a special hour Wednesday morning honoring the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as her body arrives at San Francisco's City Hall for a day of public viewing.
7 arrested in connection with auto burglaries in Oakland
Oakland officers arrested seven people in connection with three separate cases of auto burglary in the city, police said.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
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Long road to recovery for East Bay store clerk who was set on fire
An East Bay clerk who was set on fire by an alleged repeat shoplifter last month faces a long road to mental and physical recovery.
Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Watch live: Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall
CBS News Bay Area is airing a special hour Wednesday morning honoring the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as her body arrives at San Francisco's City Hall for a day of public viewing.
7 arrested in connection with auto burglaries in Oakland
Oakland officers arrested seven people in connection with three separate cases of auto burglary in the city, police said.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
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Watch live: Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall
CBS News Bay Area is airing a special hour Wednesday morning honoring the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as her body arrives at San Francisco's City Hall for a day of public viewing.
Fleet Week gives parents chance to see son play with 1st Marine Division Brass Band
The 1st Marine Division Brass Band performed at Noe Valley Town Square on Tuesday night – And it was extra special for one marine.
Cruise robotaxi runs over hit-and-run victim in San Francisco, sparking renewed criticism
A serious crash has once again put self-driving cars under scrutiny in San Francisco after a Monday night incident left a female pedestrian in grave condition.
Search and rescue K9 shows familial bond with handler during Fleet Week disaster training
Emergency preparedness partners have descended upon San Francisco as Fleet Week presents a unique opportunity for disaster training, and that includes specialized K9 search and rescue units.
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris among scheduled speakers at Feinstein memorial
The memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein being held at San Francisco City Hall Thursday afternoon will feature speakers including Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a recorded message from President Joe Biden.
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Long road to recovery for East Bay store clerk who was set on fire
An East Bay clerk who was set on fire by an alleged repeat shoplifter last month faces a long road to mental and physical recovery.
7 arrested in connection with auto burglaries in Oakland
Oakland officers arrested seven people in connection with three separate cases of auto burglary in the city, police said.
MLB committee on possible A's move to meet this week, declines to comment on progress
Mark Attanasio, who chairs the Major League Baseball committee regarding the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, said Tuesday that the group met a couple of days ago and will meet again later this week.
Police arrest 70-year-old man as suspect in stabbing near Concord BART station
One person is in custody after a reported stabbing in front of the Concord BART station on Monday night, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Walnut Creek police foil attempted smash-and-grab at Broadway Plaza Louis Vuitton store
Police in Walnut Creek halted an attempted smash-and-grab burglary in process at the Louis Vuitton store in Broadway Plaza early Tuesday morning as suspects rammed a stolen Land Rover into the front of the business.
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San Mateo-based company Skydio's drones helping US service members survey terrain
San Mateo-based drone company Skydio's technology is already being put to use by U.S. service members.
San Jose home daycare drownings leave 1st responders reeling; 'All of us are in shock'
Police in San Jose gave an update Tuesday in the investigation into a drowning that killed two children at a residential daycare facility Monday morning.
Bay Area teen's love for baking shines through in business, competition win
Naiel Chaudry is just 14 years old but has already accomplished something many bakers work a lifetime for.
2 children drown in pool at South San Jose home daycare
Two children drowned and one child was rescued after falling into a swimming pool at a residential daycare in South San Jose Monday morning.
San Jose declares homelessness crisis; Mayor seeks to fast-track interim shelter construction
San Jose leaders on Monday officially declared homelessness in the city a crisis in order to quickly move forward with the processes of shifting people from encampments into interim housing.
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Santa Rosa man arrested 2nd time in 3 weeks on suspicion of drunken driving
A Santa Rosa man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his car ended up on its side Monday night.
Soaring to new heights: Why airlines are courting women pilots
As airlines face unprecedented staffing shortages, there's been a push to recruit more female pilots.
Search continues for swimmer who may have been attacked by shark off Point Reyes
Authorities in Marin County on Monday resumed their search for a swimmer who went missing after a reported shark attack off the southern end of Point Reyes Sunday morning.
Crews search for swimmer following shark attack off Point Reyes in Marin County
Authorities said Sunday a person is missing after a reported shark attack off the Marin County coast.
One dead in Vallejo Saturday night shooting
A man died in Vallejo on Saturday from an apparent shooting, police said.
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MLB committee on possible A's move to meet this week, declines to comment on progress
Mark Attanasio, who chairs the Major League Baseball committee regarding the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, said Tuesday that the group met a couple of days ago and will meet again later this week.
Farhan Zaidi: Giants to begin managerial search with internal candidates
The San Francisco Giants hope to begin interviewing internal managerial candidates this week as they seek to replace Gabe Kapler, who was fired last Friday with three games left in a second straight losing season.
Warriors star Klay Thompson open to playing for the Bahamas in 2024 Olympics
Warriors star Klay Thompson would seriously consider playing for his father's native country of the Bahamas in the Paris Olympics next year.
Bob Melvin appears safe with Padres as Giants seek new manager
Manager Bob Melvin's job appears to be safe with the underwhelming San Diego Padres after owner Peter Seidler said in a statement Monday morning that the current leadership team "continues to have my full support."
Warriors forward Draymond Green sidelined for start of training camp with sprained ankle
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has a sprained left ankle that will sideline him for at least the first two weeks of training camp.
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Long road to recovery for East Bay store clerk who was set on fire
An East Bay clerk who was set on fire by an alleged repeat shoplifter last month faces a long road to mental and physical recovery.
7 arrested in connection with auto burglaries in Oakland
Oakland officers arrested seven people in connection with three separate cases of auto burglary in the city, police said.
Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Alameda police arrest suspect on suspicion of robbing bank
Police in Alameda on Tuesday arrested a person on suspicion of robbing a bank.
Cruise robotaxi runs over hit-and-run victim in San Francisco, sparking renewed criticism
A serious crash has once again put self-driving cars under scrutiny in San Francisco after a Monday night incident left a female pedestrian in grave condition.
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San Mateo-based company Skydio's drones helping US service members survey terrain
San Mateo-based drone company Skydio's technology is already being put to use by U.S. service members.
Cruise robotaxi runs over hit-and-run victim in San Francisco, sparking renewed criticism
A serious crash has once again put self-driving cars under scrutiny in San Francisco after a Monday night incident left a female pedestrian in grave condition.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
FBI San Francisco office warns of "Phantom Hacker" scam targeting older adults
The FBI's San Francisco office warned the public on Tuesday against a new scam called "The Phantom Hacker" that targets older adults.
Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit over posts that falsely identified man in protest
A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified social media posts that made false claims about him is suing the billionaire.
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Kaiser Permanente workers launch historic strike over staffing and pay
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are walking picket lines at hundreds of hospitals and medical centers across the U.S.
Mental health Care Court launches in San Francisco, 6 other counties
Starting Monday, family members, behavioral health providers and first responders with a history of engagement with individuals struggling with untreated mental illness, may begin using a new program for government assistance called Care Court.
Genetic factor could provide protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
A study led by Stanford Medicine found that a single genetic factor could provide some people with a level of protection against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. CBS News Bay Area anchor Elizabeth Cook talks to Emmanuel Mignot, PhD, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Stanford and one of the study's senior authors, about how that single genetic factor could work to serve as protection, and if this means there could be some sort of link between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
2 Bay Area unions vote to join Kaiser workers in planned Oct. strike
Two Bay Area labor unions representing scientists, engineers, health care and office workers have approved a sympathy strike to join Kaiser Permanente workers' strike Oct. 4-6
Kaiser Permanente workers launch massive strike over staffing and pay
The walkout by Kaiser Permanente nurses, orderlies and other workers represents the biggest health care strike in U.S. history.
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Watch live: Sen. Dianne Feinstein to lie in state at San Francisco City Hall
CBS News Bay Area is airing a special hour Wednesday morning honoring the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as her body arrives at San Francisco's City Hall for a day of public viewing.
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris among scheduled speakers at Feinstein memorial
The memorial service for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein being held at San Francisco City Hall Thursday afternoon will feature speakers including Vice President Kamala Harris, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a recorded message from President Joe Biden.
How to watch San Francisco memorial service for Sen. Dianne Feinstein
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the memorial service for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the steps of San Francisco's City Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler has been sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Senate, replacing California Sen. Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.
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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.
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.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Guide to San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Fleet Week gets underway in San Francisco beginning Oct. 2 with events all across the city, highlighted by the Parade of Ships under the Golden Gate Bridge and culminating in the signature weekend airshows over the SF Bay waterfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Famed ballerina Misty Copeland spotlights Oakland, social issues in new film
Acclaimed ballerina Misty Copeland has gone from the stage to the big screen with her new short film "Flower" set in Oakland.
Greek stoner-rock band 1000mods headlines Bottom of the Hill
Touring Greek stoner rock band 1000mods returns to the Bay Area when the band headlines the Bottom of the Hill Thursday night.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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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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Wednesday morning First Alert weather forecast with Jessica Burch - 10/4/23
Expect warm conditions throughout the Bay Area for the next several days, even along the coast, as high pressure builds. Highs on the coast will be in the 70s, while inland highs will reach the 90s. Jessica Burch has the forecast. (10/4/23)
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El Sobrante man set on fire during shoplifting confrontation on road to recovery
Betty Yu gives an update on an El Sobrante man who was set on fire during a confrontation with a shoplifter.
Fleet Week gives San Francisco community chance to watch 1st Marine Division Brass Band
Jocelyn Moran reports on some of the musical performances being held during Fleet Week
USS John P. Murtha set to assist NASA for Artemis II moon mission
Kelsi Thorud reports on special training the crew of the USS John P. Murtha in preparation to help NASA recover Artemis II capsule (10-3-2023)
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San Francisco litter clean-up hobby becomes full-time volunteer campaign
A San Francisco man who led his family on a service project to collect litter is now cleaning up city streets full time with thousands of volunteers.
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.
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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.