Storm clean-up continues; Monterey Peninsula could become island with weekend rain
Team coverage of the latest storm impacts and clean-up from this week's extensive damage (1-12-2023)
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Salinas man found guilty in 2017 gang-related attempted murder
A Salinas man has been found guilty in a 2017 attempted murder case, Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced Friday.
Police arrest two Salinas teens suspected of fatal shooting at party months ago
Salinas police arrested two teens this week on suspicion of a fatal shooting at a party in Salinas in October, department officials said Thursday.
Leader of Nuestra Familia gang sentenced to over 25 years in jail conspiracy case
A judge sentenced a high-up leader of the prison gang Nuestra Familia to over 25 years in federal prison Tuesday after being convicted of multiple gang violence conspiracies he perpetuated while in Monterey County Jail, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Santa Cruz officer allegedly shot, killed man when his gun accidentally discharged
A 22-year-old Santa Cruz police officer allegedly killed another man with an accidental discharge of his personal firearm while preparing to clean it.
Salinas music teacher passes mariachi music to next generation
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of Mariachi musicians.
Salinas music teacher grows next generation of mariachi musicians
In the Salinas Valley, home to some of the most fertile land in the world, Julian Estrada is growing the next generation of mariachi musicians.
Former Salinas teacher sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students
A former middle school teacher in Salinas was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing several of his students, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Monterey County District Attorney's office.
AG Bonta launches investigation into deadly police shooting in Salinas
The California Department of Justice is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Salinas on Wednesday night, state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday.
Monterey County man gets prison for 6th DUI conviction since 2015
A 28-year-old Salinas man was sentenced this week to two years in state prison after being convicted of driving under the influence for the sixth time since 2015, Monterey County prosecutors said.
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5 teens arrested in connection with Castro Valley armed robbery spree
East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley over the weekend.
With Curry hurt, Klay Thompson erupts for 42 points as Warriors beat Thunder 141-114
Klay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry's place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 on Monday night.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Washington state for $747 million jackpot
A winning Powerball lottery ticket for Monday night's massive jackpot estimated at $747 million was sold in Washington state, according to California officials.
Thousands killed as huge earthquake and aftershocks hit Turkey and Syria
Frantic search efforts were still underway in both countries, with an untold number of people still trapped in rubble.
Bay Area Turkish community fears worst after thousands killed in 7.8 earthquake
Just like in the Bay Area, earthquakes are not uncommon in Turkey. There have been a number of massive ones in the last 80 years. But some say Monday's quake is the worst, and much of the destruction may be the fault of man.
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5 teens arrested in connection with Castro Valley armed robbery spree
East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley over the weekend.
With Curry hurt, Klay Thompson erupts for 42 points as Warriors beat Thunder 141-114
Klay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry's place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 on Monday night.
Winning Powerball ticket sold in Washington state for $747 million jackpot
A winning Powerball lottery ticket for Monday night's massive jackpot estimated at $747 million was sold in Washington state, according to California officials.
Bay Area Turkish community fears worst after thousands killed in 7.8 earthquake
Just like in the Bay Area, earthquakes are not uncommon in Turkey. There have been a number of massive ones in the last 80 years. But some say Monday's quake is the worst, and much of the destruction may be the fault of man.
Santa Clara County beefs up enforcement of red flag gun law
In response to recent mass shootings, Santa Clara County announced a major expansion of a gun violence restraining order program, more than quadrupling the staff from five to 23 people.
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With Curry hurt, Klay Thompson erupts for 42 points as Warriors beat Thunder 141-114
Klay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry's place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 on Monday night.
Recent storms take toll on trees in San Francisco city parks
The cleanup continues from the January storms, especially for San Francisco city parks, which saw their worst round of tree damage in about 15 years.
Cannabis and coffee? Haney seeks to legalize Amsterdam-style cafes in California
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes may soon be able to come to California, thanks to a newly introduced bill in the Legislature.
San Francisco's newest celebrity chef Kathy Fang represents Chinese cuisine
A local chef with roots in San Francisco's Chinatown is enjoying a higher profile these days thanks to a her starring turn in a new reality show.
2 wounded in separate weekend stabbings in San Francisco
Two men were wounded in separate stabbings Sunday morning in San Francisco, police said Monday.
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5 teens arrested in connection with Castro Valley armed robbery spree
East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley over the weekend.
Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people.
Oakley woman pleads guilty to statutory rape of teenage boys, will serve 8 years in prison
An Oakley woman has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of teenage boys and will serve nearly eight years in state prison, authorities announced Monday.
San Pablo police release video evidence in 2020 shooting of Shawn Tillis; $50,000 reward offered
Police in San Pablo on Monday asked for the public's help solving a 2020 homicide as they released new video evidence in the case and announced a $50,000 reward.
Oakland NAACP and community leaders renew call for OPD Chief Armstrong reinstatement
Leaders of Oakland's Black community and others are maintaining their call for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to reinstate Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong whom she placed on administrative leave last month.
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Santa Clara County beefs up enforcement of red flag gun law
In response to recent mass shootings, Santa Clara County announced a major expansion of a gun violence restraining order program, more than quadrupling the staff from five to 23 people.
Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in crosswalk in San Jose
A pedestrian in a crosswalk was killed in a vehicle crash in San Jose Monday morning.
Google-parent Alphabet joins AI chatbot frenzy by unveiling Bard
Not to be outdone by its rivals, Google-parent Alphabet on Monday unveiled a new chatbot tool dubbed "Bard" in an apparent bid to compete with the viral success of ChatGPT.
Justin Rose wins weather-delayed Pebble Beach Pro-Am; ends 4-year drought
Justin Rose took all the drama out of a long week with three quick birdies that sent him to a three-shot victory Monday in the wind-delayed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending four years without winning and making him eligible for the Masters.
Sunnyvale man arrested in connection with violent San Jose kidnapping
A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested in the violent kidnapping and attempted robbery of a female associate as she walked near John Mise Park in West San Jose.
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2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
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With Curry hurt, Klay Thompson erupts for 42 points as Warriors beat Thunder 141-114
Klay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry's place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 on Monday night.
Justin Rose wins weather-delayed Pebble Beach Pro-Am; ends 4-year drought
Justin Rose took all the drama out of a long week with three quick birdies that sent him to a three-shot victory Monday in the wind-delayed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending four years without winning and making him eligible for the Masters.
Update: Warriors star Stephen Curry out indefinitely with partial ligament and membrane tears
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be out indefinitely after an injury Saturday tore ligaments and membranes in his left leg, according to the team.
Aaron Rodgers takes pro-am at Pebble as Rose grabs 54-hole lead
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers finally gets his name on the Wall of Champions behind the first tee at Pebble Beach, joining a long list that includes Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
Curry injures left leg leading Warriors over Mavs 119-113
The Warriors defeated Dallas 119-113 on Saturday night and the undermanned Mavericks team missing injured star Luka Doncic.
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5 teens arrested in connection with Castro Valley armed robbery spree
East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley over the weekend.
Oakley woman pleads guilty to statutory rape of teenage boys, will serve 8 years in prison
An Oakley woman has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of teenage boys and will serve nearly eight years in state prison, authorities announced Monday.
Newsom announces rewards in unsolved murders in Bay Area, Central Valley, Butte County
Governor Gavin Newsom announced rewards Monday in four unsolved murders involving six victims in San Pablo, Fresno, Visalia, and unincorporated Butte County.
San Pablo police release video evidence in 2020 shooting of Shawn Tillis; $50,000 reward offered
Police in San Pablo on Monday asked for the public's help solving a 2020 homicide as they released new video evidence in the case and announced a $50,000 reward.
Nearly $34M in illegal cannabis found during raids in Oakland, Hayward
Authorities busted three illegal cannabis growing operations in the East Bay last week, seizing more than $30 million in plants, along with firearms and cash.
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Google-parent Alphabet joins AI chatbot frenzy by unveiling Bard
Not to be outdone by its rivals, Google-parent Alphabet on Monday unveiled a new chatbot tool dubbed "Bard" in an apparent bid to compete with the viral success of ChatGPT.
Meta buying maker of VR fitness app Supernatural after favorable court ruling
A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural.
Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
Apple suffers 1st quarterly sales decline in nearly 4 years
Apple on Thursday posted its first quarterly revenue drop in nearly four years after pandemic-driven restrictions on its China factories curtailed sales of the latest iPhone during the holiday season.
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
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Metal fencing around Capitol frequent, controversial security measure
For the third year in a row, an eight-foot, black metal fence will surround the Capitol complex during an address to Congress by President Biden.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
Over 30 projects approved for funding in Tenderloin improvement plan
Over 30 community projects dedicated to bettering the lives of Tenderloin community members were awarded city funding, announced San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Wednesday.
DNC passes new primary calendar making S.C. first and booting Iowa
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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San Francisco's newest celebrity chef Kathy Fang represents Chinese cuisine
A local chef with roots in San Francisco's Chinatown is enjoying a higher profile these days thanks to a her starring turn in a new reality show.
Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony's most decorated artist in history.
Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win for audiobook
Davis has previously won an Oscar for best supporting actress for "Fences," an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating in "How to Get Away with Murder" and two Tony awards.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
Identifying childhood trauma a key to rehabilitating, reintegrating prison inmates into society
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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Similarities between fault in Turkey and Hayward Fault raises risk concerns
Darren Peck reports on hypothetical risks of similarly strong earthquake on the Hayward Fault (2-6-2023)
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Rare Books Festival comes to San Francisco
Brian Hackney reports on some of signed volumes and first editions available to buy at the Rare Books Festival in San Francisco (2-6-2023)
Kinfolx helping revive downtown Oakland with gathering space for Black inclusion
One business in downtown Oakland doing what it can to celebrate the heartbeat of connections for Black and Brown people. Justin Andrews reports.
Recent storms take toll on trees in San Francisco city parks
Years of drought, along with recent storms, are just some of the things taking a toll on aging trees in San Francisco city parks. Wilson Walker reports. (2/6/23)
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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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.
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.