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 lawsuit claims Big Oil deceived public on climate change
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels.
California AG Bonta calls out Florida Gov. DeSantis over migrants flown to Sacramento
California's top cop is calling out presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the migrants were flown into Sacramento and dumped as "political pawns."
Parents of Banko Brown file $25 million wrongful death lawsuit
The parents of a transgender man fatally shot by a Walgreens security guard in San Francisco last month are seeking at least $25 million in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Walgreens, its parent company, a security firm and the guard who shot him, a civil rights attorney for the parents said Friday.
AG Bonta launches civil rights investigation into Antioch Police Department
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Wednesday he was launching a civil rights investigation into the Antioch Police Department to look into allegations of officers engaging in racist and bigoted text messaging and other discriminatory misconduct.
California AG Bonta calls for recall of Hyundai, Kia vehicles over missing anti-theft devices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta called on the federal government Thursday to issue a recall of Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to their lack of anti-theft features.
AG Bonta files lawsuit against drug companies over insulin prices, joining other states
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that his office is suing the companies that make and promote most of the nation's insulin, charging them of attempting to manipulate the market price of the drug.
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Weekend Hwy 101 closure on the Peninsula on track for Monday reopening
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
Ott and Cal defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State
Jadyn Ott rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.
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
San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Senate passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, the Senate passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days. The bill will go to the president for his signature.
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Weekend Hwy 101 closure on the Peninsula on track for Monday reopening
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
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
San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Silver Alert issued for missing Albany woman, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Friday night for a missing at-risk senior woman from Alameda County.
Student loan payments to resume Oct. 1 after pandemic pause
Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars.
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Weekend Hwy 101 closure on the Peninsula on track for Monday reopening
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend.
Former San Francisco supervisor remembers Sen. Feinstein's legacy
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Woman charged in series of retail thefts targeting San Francisco Walgreens stores
A San Francisco woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of retail thefts targeting Walgreens pharmacies in the city.
Worker killed in San Francisco trench collapse identified
A 25-year-old man who died when a trench collapsed in San Francisco on Thursday morning was a contractor working on a sewer upgrade construction project, city officials said.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death prompts lowerering of SF City Hall flags to half-staff
Flags at San Francisco City Hall and other city buildings will be lowered to half-staff from Friday through Sunday in honor of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has died at the age of 90.
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Silver Alert issued for missing Albany woman, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Friday night for a missing at-risk senior woman from Alameda County.
Antioch police: Unidentified man found dead on Delta de Anza Regional Trail
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
2 killed in separate homicides in Bayfair Mall gym parking lot
San Leandro police said Friday that there have been two separate fatal shootings this month that both occurred in the parking lot of a 24 Hour Fitness gym at the Bayfair Center mall.
Update: BART Oakland International Airport connector resumes after equipment problem
BART service has resumed on the Oakland Airport line Friday afternoon after an equipment problem on the tracks stopped service for hours, according to the transit agency.
Court orders Bay Area Subway franchisees to sell stores, pay employees
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay and also to sell or shut their businesses.
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3 arrested on attempted murder charges following Sunnyvale shooting
Authorities in the South Bay and Central Valley have arrested three people on attempted murder charges, following a shooting in Sunnyvale earlier this month.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
San Jose man accused of poisoning mother with fentanyl, attacking father
A San Jose man is in jail on homicide and elder abuse charges in connection with the poisoning death of his mother and a brutal assault on his father, police said.
Report shows San Jose struggling to get tourism spending back to pre-pandemic levels
While other parts of the country have met or exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the travel industry, San Jose has been slower to recover, a new report shows.
Update: Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $925M; Ticket worth over $796K sold in San Jose
The Powerball jackpot will rise to an estimated $925 million after there were no winners in Wednesday's drawing, but one lucky player in San Jose bought a ticket worth nearly $800,000.
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San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Court orders Bay Area Subway franchisees to sell stores, pay employees
A federal court ordered the owners of 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay and also to sell or shut their businesses.
Oversight board finds Sonoma deputies used K-9's "too quickly" on suspects
Deputies with the Sonoma County's Sheriff's Office used their dogs "too quickly" against suspected offenders from 2022 to 2023, an oversight board said in a recently released report.
Mild fire season leads Cal Fire to release two air-support helicopters
The California wildfire season has been tame enough so far that Cal Fire officials have sent a pair of fire-fighting helicopters home until next year.
Bay Area search and rescue operation getting help from high school students
Some Bay Area high school students are providing crucial help to search and rescue operations.
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Ott and Cal defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State
Jadyn Ott rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.
Dodgers clobber Giants 6-2 following Kapler firing
The NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Friday night.
Angels beat A's in Oakland's 111th loss
The Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 5-1 on Friday night sending the Athletics to their 111th loss.
San Francisco Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler as team limps into final weekend
The San Francisco Giants announced Friday the team had fired manager Gabe Kapler with three games left in the regular season.
A's Las Vegas stadium proponents counter attempt to repeal public funding
Two Nevada residents representing a "broad coalition of business interests" are attempting to thwart an effort from a teachers union-backed PAC to repeal hundreds of millions of dollars in public funding for a new MLB stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.
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San Rafael police car struck, officer injured in DUI crash
A San Rafael police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a driver under the influence crashed into a police car.
Antioch police: Unidentified man found dead on Delta de Anza Regional Trail
An unidentified man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on the Delta DeAnza Regional Trail in Antioch Friday morning, police said.
Sherri Papini, who faked 2016 kidnapping, released from halfway house
Sherri Papini, the Redding mother who faked her own kidnapping, is now out of a halfway house eight months early in her 18-month prison sentence.
Gun control, assault weapons ban a major part of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's legacy
During her three decades on Capitol Hill, one of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's top priorities was fighting the gun lobby.
2 killed in separate homicides in Bayfair Mall gym parking lot
San Leandro police said Friday that there have been two separate fatal shootings this month that both occurred in the parking lot of a 24 Hour Fitness gym at the Bayfair Center mall.
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Mark Zuckerberg launches Meta developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.
Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
Apple exec defends the decision to make Google default search engine on iPhones, Macs
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
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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
San Francisco supe calls for banning right turns on red citywide
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
Bay Area woman overcomes rare auto-immune disorder to set push-up world record
Holly Reese is no amateur when it comes to push-ups
SF Mayor London Breed proposes drug treatment mandate for government assistance
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
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Newsom under pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to replace Feinstein
Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in Congress. John Ramos reports. (9-30-23)
Speaker McCarthy cuts last-minute deal with Dems to fund government
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, hours before a government shutdown was to go into effect. The Senate later voted to pass it. (9-30-23)
Senate passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, the Senate passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days. The bill will go to the president for his signature.
Former San Francisco supervisor remembers Sen. Feinstein's legacy
A former San Francisco supervisor recalls Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise through politics and her legacy.
Dianne Feinstein was tireless advocate for California conservation
Throughout her career in the U.S. Senate, Dianne Feinstein was a champion for the environment and conservation of California's wild places.
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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.
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)
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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.
Red-letter day arrives for Netflix DVD-rental mail service
The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Highlights at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023
Check out a highly subjective tip sheet on some of the recommended acts and hidden gems playing Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 this weekend in Golden Gate Park.
Creative metal parody band Mac Sabbath plays Great American Music Hall
Twisted Black Sabbath parody/tribute outfit Mac Sabbath brings its current tour to the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco Thursday with support from similarly conceptual band the Cybertronic Spree.
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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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Newsom under pressure to appoint Barbara Lee to replace Feinstein
Gov. Newsom is facing pressure by supporters of Congresswoman Barbara Lee to appoint her to fill the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat in Congress. John Ramos reports. (9-30-23)
Highway 101 closure on the Peninsula continues through weekend
Caltrans crews are at work replacing the Cordilleras Creek Bridge on the Peninsula this weekend. Max Darrow reports. (9-30-23)
Speaker McCarthy cuts last-minute deal with Dems to fund government
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, hours before a government shutdown was to go into effect. The Senate later voted to pass it. (9-30-23)
Loss of Oakland fine dining venues blamed on rampant crime
Two celebrated Oakland restaurants closed on Saturday. Their owners say ongoing crime killed their business. Da Lin reports. (9-30-23)
First Alert Weather Saturday night forecast 9-30-23
The showers that have dampened the Bay Area Saturday will be gone by sunrise Sunday, says meteorologist Darren Peck.
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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.