Redwood City police search for suspect in sexual battery, robbery case
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a sexual battery and robbery case that occurred in downtown Redwood City early Sunday.
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Danville police searching for group of armed robbers after gunfight with witness
A gunfight in Danville Tuesday between would-be robbers and a witness prompted police to search for multiple suspects, according to a news release issued Tuesday by the Danville Police Department.
Robbers get away with $40K worth of designer glasses from SF store
A small, family-owned business in San Francisco isn't sure how much more it can take after robbers stole from them yet again, and hurt one of their employees.
Man shot during attempted robbery in San Francisco's Tenderloin District
Four suspected robbers shot a 49-year-old man as they tried to steal from him in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday evening, police said.
1 dead, 2 arrested following robbery, stabbing in Fairfield
Fairfield police arrested a 43-year-old robbery suspect and a 26-year-old murder suspect after police connected their two cases on Monday.
Palo Alto Police seek suspects who tried to rob elderly woman of jewelry
Palo Alto Police said Monday they're searching for a woman suspected of trying to rob an elderly woman of her jewelry over the weekend.
CHP busts $715K retail theft ring, Pittsburg man arrested
More than $700,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered and an East Bay man was arrested in connection with a Bay Area retail theft ring, authorities said Wednesday.
Woman accused of armed robberies in Foster City, Redwood City
Police in Foster City have arrested a woman on suspicion of armed robbery, the department announced on Wednesday.
Man arrested for robbery, carjacking of elderly victims in San Francisco
A man who police said assaulted and robbed an elderly man in San Francisco, and later that same day carjacked and partially ran over an elderly woman, has been taken into custody, police said Tuesday.
Oakland resident wounded after being shot near Lake Merritt
A burglary attempt not far from Lake Merritt resulted in a shooting that injured an Oakland man.
3 Juvenile Suspects Arrested In Series Of San Francisco Retail Robberies
Three San Francisco teens were arrested last week in connection with a series of recent retail robberies throughout the city.
Boudin, SFPD Announce Multiple Felony Charges For 2 Suspected Robbers
The San Francisco District Attorney and the San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of two robbery suspects Wednesday who face more than two dozen felony charges.
Pacifica Police Arrest Suspect In Convenience Store Robbery
Police arrested a San Pedro man suspected of breaking into a convenience store in Pacifica and also trying to burglarize a cannabis retailer over the weekend.
2 Suspects Sought After Palo Alto Man Robbed Of Laptop, Cash From His Home Overnight
Police in Palo Alto are searching for two people suspected in an armed robbery at a residence early Thursday morning.
3 Women Arrested with Toddler, Pepper Spray After Attempted Robbery at Stanford Shopping Center
Police in Palo Alto arrested three female suspects Tuesday evening on robbery and weapons charges after they struck and pepper sprayed a loss-prevention officer while allegedly attempting to steal merchandise from the Stanford Shopping Center Macy's store.
Deputies Arrest Man for Stabbing San Carlos Convenience Store Clerk After Theft
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man Friday night after he allegedly stole items from a convenience store and then stabbed the clerk after he was confronted with the crime.
Additional Arrests Made In Santa Rosa Armed Bank Robbery
Police in Santa Rosa made two additional arrests Thursday in connection with an armed robbery late last year.
19-Year-Old Suspect Sought In Fremont, San Leandro Armed Robberies
Authorities in the East Bay are searching for a 19-year-old suspect wanted in at least two armed robberies last year.
Petaluma Police Arrest Suspect In Gas Station Robberies
Police arrested a man Wednesday suspected of robbing a gas station in Petaluma moments after he allegedly robbed a second station in San Rafael.
SFPD: Suspect In Mission District Attempted Armed Robbery Arrested, Stolen Gun Seized
Police said a San Francisco man is facing attempted robbery and multiple weapons charges after he was arrested in the city's Mission District last week.
UPDATE: SF DA Boudin Files Charges Against Teen Robbery Suspects Arrested with Ghost Guns
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced Wednesday that his office has filed charges against two men alleged to have been in possession of ghost guns during a robbery in the city's Mission Bay neighborhood last week.
Woman Robbed, Sexually Assaulted in Millbrae; Suspect Arrested
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 33-year-old man early Wednesday in Millbrae in connection with a robbery and sexual assault of a woman.
San Francisco Police Announce Arrests in Recent Strong-Arm Robbery on Howard Street
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday confirmed the recent arrests of three suspects in connection with a strong-arm robbery on Howard Street last week.
San Jose Police Investigate Smash-and-Grab Robbery, Assault at Eastridge Center Jewelry Store
Police in San Jose are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery and assault that happened late Monday morning at a jewelry store inside the Eastridge Center targeted for the third time since the fall, according to authorities.
CVS Store In Mountain View Robbed Of Medications From Safe
Police asked for the public's help Monday in finding two men who robbed a CVS store in Mountain View last week.
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1 dead in 2-vehicle crash at Bay Bridge toll plaza
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident near the westbound Bay Bridge toll plaza around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
SF Pride stage shut down after person sprays chemical into crowd
San Francisco Pride organizers shut down a musical performance on the main stage at Sunday's Pride celebration after they said someone near the stage sprayed Mace into the crowd.
Some Bay Area faith leaders celebrate the end of Roe
While the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade disappointed a majority of Californians, others are celebrating and hope for further restrictions.
Oakland photographer puts images of California decline on billboards around state
A Bay Area photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity.
3 killed in Brentwood crash with Amtrak train
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Evacuation orders lifted following Albany fire Sunday evening
A vegetation fire Sunday afternoon burning on the west side of Albany Hill prompted an evacuation order for residents in several neighborhoods. They were lifted before 8 p.m.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
Redwood City police search for suspect in sexual battery, robbery case
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a sexual battery and robbery case that occurred in downtown Redwood City early Sunday.
Demonstrators return to San Francisco streets to protest Supreme Court abortion ruling
Abortion rights supporters protested for the second straight day across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dyke march roars back to life in San Francisco
The San Francisco Dyke March marked its 30th anniversary Saturday, returning to the streets of the Mission for the first time in two years.
CBS News poll: Half say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means
The Jan. 6 House select committee hearings haven't changed how people view that day's events.
Cal Fire makes quick work of 20-acre vegetation fire in Livermore's Altamont area
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire burning in the Altamont area of Livermore Saturday night.
Rainbow laser beams illuminate San Francisco for Pride weekend
A 4.1-mile-long laser beam Rainbow flag with bright colors shined across San Francisco this weekend, symbolizing inclusivity and human rights throughout the city.
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1 dead in 2-vehicle crash at Bay Bridge toll plaza
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident near the westbound Bay Bridge toll plaza around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
SF Pride stage shut down after person sprays chemical into crowd
San Francisco Pride organizers shut down a musical performance on the main stage at Sunday's Pride celebration after they said someone near the stage sprayed Mace into the crowd.
Some Bay Area faith leaders celebrate the end of Roe
While the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade disappointed a majority of Californians, others are celebrating and hope for further restrictions.
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Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
SF Pride stage shut down after person sprays chemical into crowd
San Francisco Pride organizers shut down a musical performance on the main stage at Sunday's Pride celebration after they said someone near the stage sprayed Mace into the crowd.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
Redwood City police search for suspect in sexual battery, robbery case
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a sexual battery and robbery case that occurred in downtown Redwood City early Sunday.
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1 dead in 2-vehicle crash at Bay Bridge toll plaza
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident near the westbound Bay Bridge toll plaza around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Oakland photographer puts images of California decline on billboards around state
A Bay Area photographer is paying to place his images on billboards to show what he says is evidence the Golden State has lost its identity.
3 killed in Brentwood crash with Amtrak train
An Amtrak train running through unincorporated Brentwood smashed into a car containing five people Sunday afternoon killing three and leaving an adult and a child hospitalized.
Evacuation orders lifted following Albany fire Sunday evening
A vegetation fire Sunday afternoon burning on the west side of Albany Hill prompted an evacuation order for residents in several neighborhoods. They were lifted before 8 p.m.
Cal Fire makes quick work of 20-acre vegetation fire in Livermore's Altamont area
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a vegetation fire burning in the Altamont area of Livermore Saturday night.
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Some Bay Area faith leaders celebrate the end of Roe
While the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade disappointed a majority of Californians, others are celebrating and hope for further restrictions.
Demonstrators march in San Jose to protest end of Roe v Wade
Thousands of people arrived at San Jose City Hall for a protest march on Saturday one day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cal Fire crews hold 1-acre fire in Santa Cruz Mountains threatening 3 structures
Cal Fire crews worked to contain a 1-acre blaze in rugged terrain between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon.
SJPD: Double-homicide suspect rushed officers with gun before being fatally shot
Police in San Jose gave new details Friday about a standoff earlier this week that ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting of a double-murder suspect.
Power returning to Stanford University campus after 3 days of outages
The Stanford University campus is returning to normal operations after a three-day power outage led to the cancellation of summer classes and other events.
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Crews halt progress of fire in Marin County that prompted evacuations
Authorities in Marin County say that the forward progress of a vegetation fire that led to limited evacuations has been halted.
Petaluma PD showing its true colors for Pride month
The Petaluma Police Department has introduced a new Safe Space program along with a campaign to promote Pride in the city.
Sonoma County agrees to expand independent police oversight after lengthy negotiations
Sonoma County has reached an agreement after more than a year of negotiations with two labor associations to expand independent oversight of law enforcement, the county announced Thursday.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband charged in Napa DUI
Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was charged Thursday with driving under the influence in connection with a Napa crash he was in last month.
Hell Angels members face life sentences for murder, racketeering
A federal court convicted two members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Sonoma County and a third Angel from Fresno on charges of murder in aid of racketeering this week.
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Reds thump Giants 10-3
The Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3 on Sunday.
Brown, Allen boost A's in 5-3 win over Royals
Seth Brown hit his 10th home run of the season, Nick Allen had two RBIs and the A's defeated the Royals 5-3 on Sunday.
Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds
The San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals
The Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7 on Saturday.
Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
The Cincinnati Reds stopped their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Bay Area Crime
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Redwood City police search for suspect in sexual battery, robbery case
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a sexual battery and robbery case that occurred in downtown Redwood City early Sunday.
Brawl breaks out at Big League Dreams sports park in Manteca
What may have started as a friendly game of baseball turned into a brawl in Manteca on Friday night.
Shooting at West Oakland BART causes major delays
The West Oakland BART station reopened Saturday afternoon after being closed due to police activity but a major residual delay remained in the wake of the closure.
Richmond man shot dead in Oakland Saturday morning
A Richmond resident was shot to death in the 1700 block of Broadway in Oakland early Saturday morning, police said.
San Francisco police ask public for help locating sex-assault suspect
San Francisco police are asking the public to help find the suspect in a June 12 sexual assault in the city's Balboa Park neighborhood.
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Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Former worker at Tesla factory rejects $15M award in racism case
A Black former Tesla worker who said he was harassed and faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word," while working at the company's Fremont plant has rejected a substantially reduced award of $15 million in his lawsuit.
Facebook agrees to court oversight on discriminatory housing ads, settles federal lawsuit
Meta, Facebook's parent company, agreed on Tuesday to change the social media site's algorithms to prevent discriminatory housing advertising and subject itself to court oversight to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Theranos: 3-month trial of former exec Sunny Balwani nears end
A jury on Tuesday is scheduled to hear closing arguments in the trial of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, the former Theranos official charged with teaming up with his secret lover, CEO Elizabeth Holmes, to carry out a massive fraud.
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Bay Area women recount abortion ordeals, fear worst in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal
Three women impacted by abortion told KPIX 5 they are now terrified for other women who may need them.
Juul allowed to keep selling e-cigarettes after court blocks FDA ban
Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Alameda County lifts latest indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases decline
Three weeks after implementing an indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID-19 cases, health officials in Alameda County said the requirement will be dropped as of Saturday, June 25.
San Jose ban on flavored tobacco set to go into effect July 1
San Jose's ban on flavored tobacco will go into effect on July 1, prohibiting the sale of any tobacco products with an artificial flavor, natural flavor, aroma, herb or spice.
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Demonstrators return to San Francisco streets to protest Supreme Court abortion ruling
Abortion rights supporters protested for the second straight day across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Dyke march roars back to life in San Francisco
The San Francisco Dyke March marked its 30th anniversary Saturday, returning to the streets of the Mission for the first time in two years.
CBS News poll: Half say Trump tried to stay in office through illegal means
The Jan. 6 House select committee hearings haven't changed how people view that day's events.
Bay Area rallies held Friday protest U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion
Rallies and demonstrations were held across the Bay Area Friday to protest the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade thereby ending constitutional protection for abortion.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District.
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement.
Pride parades march on with new urgency across U.S.
Pride parades kicked off in San Francisco and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
KPIX kicks off San Francisco Pride Parade coverage
Reed Cowan and Imani Rupert-Gordon put Sunday's SF Pride Parade in context with discussion of recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights and how it could lead to a battle over same-sex marriage (6-26-2022)
Harvey Milk's Hope Speech
The parents of Matthew Shepard and Bay Area children read the Harvey Milk Hope speech he gave on the steps of San Francisco City Hall during Gay Freedom Day 44 years ago on June 25, 1978.
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Toto on "Africa," and their band's four-decade ride
Founding members Steve Lukather and David Paich, and longtime singer Joseph Williams, talk about a song that became a worldwide sensation – one of a string of hits that Toto has had over the last 40+ years.
Peggy Lee: Master of cool
With her sultry voice and precise stagecraft, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for hits like "Is That All There Is" and "Fever," exerted an alluring command over her audience as a writer-vocalist of jazz, pop and torch songs.
Roots music greats Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore play the Chapel
Two legends of modern roots music share the stage in San Francisco Tuesday when guitar giant Dave Alvin and Texas songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore bring their current West Coast tour to the Chapel.
Acclaimed doom band Windhand headlines Oakland's Starline Social Club
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand delivers it's hypnotic downtuned epics at the Starline Social Club in Oakland Monday night.
Afternoon show at Bottom of the Hill celebrates musician Lars Savage
This Sunday afternoon show at the Bottom of the Hill pays tribute to SF musician and sound engineer Lars Savage with sets from friends and former bands Terry Gross, Hot Fog and more.
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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
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
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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Post-parade Pride party continues into the night
Following Sunday's San Francisco Pride parade, the party continued into the night in the Castro District. Betty Yu reports. (6-26-22)
PIX Now
Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (6-26-22)
Hundreds join 'People's March' alternative to SF Pride parade
As San Francisco resumed its joyful Pride parade after a two-year pandemic hiatus, another event, blocks away, honored the spirit of the original Pride movement. John Ramos reports. (6-26-22)
Pride parade returns to San Francisco after 2-year hiatus
San Francisco's Market Street Sunday was once again lined with spectators celebrating Pride, delighted by the return of the parade after two years of pandemic. Team coverage. (6-26-22)
Some Bay Area faith leaders celebrate the end of Roe
While the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade disappointed a majority of Californians, others are celebrating. Shawn Chitnis reports. (6-26-22)
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JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
San Jose man's nonprofit provides families with ability to grow their own food
A San Jose man has been helping low-income families plant seeds of self-sufficiency as they learn to grow their own home gardens.
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.