Injury crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge backs up westbound I-580 traffic
A crash involving injuries blocked traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Thursday morning.
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CHP Investigates Body Found Near San Quentin Exit on Eastbound I-580
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a body found Saturday night in the roadway of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 near the San Quentin exit.
Injury Accident Snarls Eastbound Traffic on Richmond San Rafael Bridge
An injury collision midspan on the Richmond San Rafael Bridge has blocked eastbound lanes of I-580 Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
UPDATE: Big Rig Driver Slammed Into Stalled Car, Triggering Fiery Fatal Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Crash
California Highway Patrol investigators have determined a big-rig slammed into a car stalled on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, triggering a fatal collision that shut down eastbound traffic on the span for several hours.
One Dead In Crash, Fire Involving Big-Rig On Eastbound Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
One person has died following a fatal crash and fire involving a big-rig on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night.
Five-Car Pile Up Causes Massive Backup on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A five-car pileup on the westbound Richmond-San Rafael bridge caused serious traffic issues during rush hour Tuesday, according to traffic officials.
Marin Water District Revisiting Possible Water Pipeline Over Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
The worsening drought is forcing one Bay Area water district to revisit a possible solution and in a sense, go back in time.
Body Found Believed To Be Missing Richmond Teen Antoine Whittley
A body found Thursday in San Pablo Bay near Point Pinole is believed to be that of a a17-year-old Richmond boy who went missing in early February, according to the Richmond Police Department.
UPDATE: Interstate 580 Lanes Reopen After Multiple Car Crash West Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig Alert on Friday morning after a multiple-car crash on Interstate Highway 580 just west of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Police: Missing Richmond Teen Antoine Whittley Became Paranoid After Use Of Hallucinogenic Drug
Police looking for a missing Richmond teen Antoine Whittley say he feared he was being kidnapped after he and a friend took a hallucenogenic drug.
Police Seek Missing Teen Last Seen on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Police in Richmond are searching for a missing teen who was last seen Wednesday night on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and reportedly told a friend he was being followed.
Update: 500-750 Gallons Released In Chevron Richmond Refinery Spill, No Wildlife Impacts Reported
About 12 to 18 barrels (500 to 750 gallons) of a low-sulfur diesel fuel and flush water mix was released in a leak Tuesday at the Chevron refinery long wharf in Richmond, according to lab analysis and technical review announced Wednesday night.
All Westbound Lanes Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Open After Accident
CHP in the East Bay said all westbound lanes on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge have reopened following an injury crash.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike Pedestrian Path Closing Overnight For Maintenance
The new Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian path will be closed every night until Saturday morning for maintenance work.
Assemblyman Seeks Public's Ideas On Replacing, Rethinking Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A lot of time and money goes into maintaining the Bay Area's bridges and now the public is being asked for their ideas in replacing the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Stolen Car Suspect Arrested Mid-Span Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A Novato man was arrested early Wednesday when the stolen SUV he was driving broke down in the eastbound lanes of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, authorities said.
Final Phase Begins On Construction Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Bike/Pedestrian Path
Cyclists and walkers will soon join the hundreds of thousands of cars that cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge each day. Crews have begun the last phase of construction of the new bicycle/pedestrian bridge path on the bridges's upper deck.
Toll Cheating On Bay Area Bridges Down 75 Percent
Toll cheating has dropped dramatically on the Bay Area's bridges, possibly due to a new state law, according to officials.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Joint Replacement Project Is Completed
Evening commuters on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge have just gotten some good news. The joint replacement project has been completed, ending the nightly shutdown of all but one lane in each direction.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Concrete Repairs Complete, Caltrans Says
Caltrans began repairs to the bridge after a large concrete chunk hit a car on the bridge's lower deck the morning of Feb. 7. On Thursday, the agency announced joint replacement work on the bridge is complete.
Accident, Inspection Closes Eastbound Lanes Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Caltrans and CHP are reporting an accident on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge that has closed eastbound lanes of the span.
Caltrans Puts Finishing Touches On Project To Fix Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
Caltrans is now putting the finishing touches on a project to fix 31 expansion joints on the upper deck of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Eastbound Lanes Of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Reopen After Multi-Vehicle Crash
A multi-vehicle collision Tuesday afternoon snarled eastbound traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge To Undergo Battery Of Tests
The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is undergoing critical tests this week to see how much longer the 63-year-old bridge will last.
Rescuers Pluck Capsized Kayakers From Frigid Waters Off Tiburon Coast
Two kayakers who capsized near the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Saturday evening were rescued after surviving more than two hours in the water.
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Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Outside Lands brings diverse lineup to Golden Gate Park
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival presents headliners SZA, local pop-punk heroes Green Day and Post Malone along with a host of other acts in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this weekend.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
Police arrested a man for exposing himself while talking to a 4-year-old child at El Camino Park in Palo Alto on Friday, authorities announced on Sunday.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Oakland club owners concerned about business in wake of downtown shootings
Business owners who operate downtown Oakland clubs that barely survived the pandemic are dealing with an even bigger business killer: gun violence.
Evacuation orders expand for Humboldt County lightning fires; McKinney Fire holds steady
Firefighters continued to battle fires burning in remote areas of Northern California as the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fires triggered more evacuations in Humboldt County.
Restaurant debuts New Orleans-inspired muffulettas at Outside Lands
One of the biggest highlights of Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park is the food. Among the 90 eateries represented was one booth bringing a taste a New Orleans to San Francisco.
Rabid bat found in Monterey County town of Seaside
A bat that was found last month in the City of Seaside tested positive for rabies, according to the Monterey County Health Department.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency late this week, a move Dr. Peter Chin-Hong from UCSF calls "better late than never."
Giants bust out of slump, beat A's 7-3
The slumping San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Joyful crowds celebrate food, wine along with music at Outside Lands
Day Two at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park brought crowds comparable to pre-pandemic times.
McKinney Fire causes death of thousands of fish in Klamath River
The McKinney Fire burning south of the Oregon border appears to have caused the deaths of tens of thousands of Klamath River fish, the Karuk Tribe said.
Santa Rosa police disrupt 2 major sideshows Friday night
Santa Rosa Police Department officers impounded nine cars and arrested multiple drivers that participated in Friday night sideshow activities, the department announced on Saturday.
Solano County college student receives posthumous diploma
A young woman in Solano County graduated from college two months after she died. Her mother says there's a life lesson in her story for all of us.
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Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the Giants won their seventh consecutive interleague road game, 6-4 over the A's on Sunday.
Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
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Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
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Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
A Thursday evening shooting in Stockton left a male driver dead and a teenage girl passenger injured, police said.
Oakland club owners concerned about business in wake of downtown shootings
Business owners who operate downtown Oakland clubs that barely survived the pandemic are dealing with an even bigger business killer: gun violence.
1 dead, 3 wounded in Oakland overnight shootings
Two separate Oakland shootings claimed the life of one man and left three other people wounded early Saturday.
38-year-old man found fatally shot in East Oakland
A man was shot to death early Friday morning in east Oakland, police officials said.
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Rabid bat found in Monterey County town of Seaside
A bat that was found last month in the City of Seaside tested positive for rabies, according to the Monterey County Health Department.
Police search for suspect in South San Jose neighborhood
Police responded to a South San Jose neighborhood Saturday morning, searching for a suspect who was in a stolen vehicle.
Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach Silicon Valley Classic semifinal
Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal of the year.
South Bay hospitality business bounces back big from pandemic
The travel industry across the Bay Area was hit hard by the pandemic, but South Bay businesses are showing evidence that the leisure and hospitality sector are on the rebound.
Former MMA star Cain Velasquez pleads not guilty in shooting
Former MMA fighter Cain Velasquez pleaded not guilty in connection with a shooting earlier this year, where he allegedly attacked a man suspected of molesting his relative.
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Santa Rosa police disrupt 2 major sideshows Friday night
Santa Rosa Police Department officers impounded nine cars and arrested multiple drivers that participated in Friday night sideshow activities, the department announced on Saturday.
Solano County college student receives posthumous diploma
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Man held in death of 1-year-old left near train tracks in Ukiah
A man who was babysitting two young children was arrested on suspicion of murder after the 1-year-old was found dead near railroad tracks in Northern California, authorities said Friday.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
Santa Rosa couple charged with murder in toddler's fentanyl death
A Santa Rosa couple has been charged with murder following the death of their 15-month-old toddler who died in May after ingesting fentanyl.
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Yaz homers twice, Webb, Giants hold off A's
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Giants bust out of slump, beat A's 7-3
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49ers' great Bryant Young heads into NFL Hall of Fame
For every minute of a 14-year NFL career spent entirely with the San Francisco 49ers, Bryant Young was a model teammate and a soft-spoken leader who selflessly made everybody around him better.
Badosa beats Coco Gauff to reach Silicon Valley Classic semifinal
Second-seeded Paula Badosa beat Coco Gauff 7-6(4), 6-2 on Friday at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to reach her fourth semifinal of the year.
Pain into purpose: Bay Area coach pairs life lessons with hoop dreams
A basketball player who grew up in the Bay Area is now using his skills and life experience to try and give local kids a leg up on and off the court.
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Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
SF police arrest man in beating assault of 70-year-old Asian community leader
San Francisco police arrested a man they believe attacked former city film, arts and immigrant rights commissioner Gregory Chew, who was assaulted Aug. 2.
Menlo Park Man arrested for indecent exposure in Palo Alto
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Shooting in Stockton leaves 1 dead, 1 injured Thursday
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Elon Musk: Twitter deal could move ahead with 'bot' info
Elon Musk said Saturday his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can confirm some details about how it measures whether user accounts are 'spam bots' or real people.
Alleged Russian crypto crime boss Alexander Vinnik extradited to San Francisco
After more than five years of litigation, Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of an illicit cryptocurrency exchange used to launder billions of dollars, has been extradited from Greece to San Francisco to stand trial on federal charges.
Elon Musk accuses Twitter of fraud over 'bot' count in countersuit
Elon Musk accused Twitter of fraud in a countersuit over his aborted $44 billion deal for the social media company, which he claimed held back necessary information and misled his team about the true size of its user base.
Twitter responds to Musk's claims, calls them 'excuses'
Twitter denied in a court filing that it had deprived its would-be acquirer, billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, of necessary information or misrepresented details about its business.
Bay Area electric carmaker Lucid cuts production target in half, shares plunge
Shares of Bay Area luxury electric car maker Lucid plunged more than 10% Thursday after the company disclosed it will make roughly half the cars this year it had planned to build.
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Activists plan San Francisco rally for more action on monkeypox
Activists in San Francisco are calling on local health authorities for more testing, treatment and vaccines amid the monkeypox outbreak in a rally planned on Monday.
Health officials hopeful after Feds declare monkeypox emergency
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
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Invasive mosquito species found in Contra Costa County
The first invasive mosquito species has been found in Contra Costa County, according to the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
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The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
New injunction halts UC Berkeley People's Park housing project construction
Officials at UC Berkeley on Friday confirmed that a new injunction is preventing any construction work or other activity at People's Park, further delaying plans for a new housing project.
Bay Area State Sen. Wiener to chair legislative monkeypox committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, was appointed chair of the California Legislature's new Senate Select Committee on Monkeypox, he announced Wednesday.
Senate Dems announce they have the votes to pass Inflation Reduction Act
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a centrist who was seen as the pivotal vote, said in a statement that she had agreed to changes in the measure's tax and energy provisions.
Joe Rodota trail reopening in Santa Rosa after homeless encampments cleared
A section of the Joe Rodota trail in Santa Rosa is reopening, nearly one month after it was closed due to homeless encampments in the area.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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Stockton rap artist Young Slo-Be shot dead at 29
Stockton-based rap artist Young Slo-Be was slain in a shooting Friday morning in Manteca, police said.
Michael Mann on the prequel/sequel novel "Heat 2"
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Lionel Richie: A life written in song
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Joyful crowds celebrate food, wine along with music at Outside Lands
Day Two at the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park brought crowds comparable to pre-pandemic times.
South Bay hospitality business bounces back big from pandemic
The travel industry across the Bay Area was hit hard by the pandemic, but South Bay businesses are showing evidence that the leisure and hospitality sector are on the rebound.
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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
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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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Crews battle McKinney, Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fires
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Solano County college student receives posthumous diploma
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Restaurant debuts New Orleans-inspired muffulettas at Outside Lands
Betty Yu reports on a pop-up restaurant doing brisk business at Outside Lands with a New Orleans sandwich staple (8-7-2022)
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Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
Retired oncologist helps cancer patients get a free second opinion
A cancer diagnosis is something that's difficult to prepare for, if not impossible. One retired Bay Area doctor uses his expertise to ease the recently diagnosed out of that initial period of shock.
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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.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.
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.