Serial Santa Rosa child molester 30-years-to-life prison sentence
A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.
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As weather warms, Santa Rosa prepares for Monday start of fire season
The Santa Rosa Fire Department will declare the start to fire season on Monday to be able to enforce weed-abatement ordinances.
As weather warms, Santa Rosa prepares for Monday start of fire season
Despite a remarkably wet winter, fire agencies across the state are worried another big fire season lies ahead. Andrea Nakano reports. (6-2-23)
2 San Francisco women arrested in $50,000 sunglasses theft at Santa Rosa mall
Two San Francisco women were arrested Friday in connection with an organized theft of about $50,000 in sunglasses at a downtown Santa Rosa mall that took less than 60 seconds, police said.
Sheriff's wife arrested for DUI after plowing Tesla into Santa Rosa house
The wife of the Sonoma County sheriff was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after her car apparently left the roadway and slammed into a Santa Rosa residence Saturday.
Bicyclist critically injured in Santa Rosa collision; Driver arrested on drug charges
A bicyclist suffered significant life-threatening injuries late Thursday afternoon after a collision in Santa Rosa with a vehicle driven by a man in possession of methamphetamine to sell, police said.
Record-setting winter increased fuel for fire season, demanding more home fireproofing
Team coverage of how the wet winter in Northern California has increased the potential fire fuels this summer, leading many in the North Bay to fireproof their homes (5-16-2023)
Record-setting winter increased fuel for fire season, demanding more home fireproofing
Fire departments across the Bay Area say the record-setting wet weather at the beginning of the year is not a reason to take it easy this fire season.
House fire displaces 2, sends smoke across Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa firefighters are working to put out a house fire that destroyed a garage, displaced two people and sent smoke drifting across northern Santa Rosa Tuesday afternoon.
Santa Rosa police arrest 3 on identity theft, firearms charges
Three people were arrested Saturday in Santa Rosa on suspicion of identity theft and two are facing firearms-related charges.
Update: Lockdown lifted at Montgomery High in Santa Rosa after student seen with gun
A lockdown at Santa Rosa's Montgomery High School has been lifted and classes cancelled Friday after a student was reportedly seen on campus with a handgun.
Santa Rosa traffic stop leads to 2 arrests, seizure of over a pound of cocaine
A police officer in Santa Rosa who stopped a speeding car last Friday ended up arresting the two men in the vehicle and finding over a pound of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in the car's trunk, authorities said.
Two arrested in Santa Rosa with meth packaged for sale, loaded stolen firearm
Authorities in Santa Rosa arrested a man and a woman from the East Bay early Monday morning after finding meth packaged for sale along with other drugs and a loaded stolen handgun in their vehicle, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
Woman jumps from vehicle pursued by Santa Rosa police; driver charged with false imprisonment
A stolen Jeep SUV, pursued by police at high speed Saturday through the north side of Santa Rosa, slowed long enough to take a corner and a female passenger jumped out, police said.
Gunmen open fire on group outside Santa Rosa residence, wounding two
A pair of gunmen opened fire on a group of people outside a residence in the 900 block of West 8th Street, leaving two with non-life-threatening wounds.
Suspect arrested in connection with February Santa Rosa shooting
Police in Santa Rosa on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a shooting last February in the area of Montecito Avenue and Brush Creek Road.
Santa Rosa 90-year-old's zipline adventure chalks another one off the bucket list
A 90-year-old woman in Sonoma County had the courage to try something new and is teaching a lesson about the importance of keeping some adventure in your life. John Ramos reports.
Santa Rosa man arrested with stolen mail, checks, additional evidence of fraud
Authorities arrested a Santa Rosa man over the weekend who was on probation and found with a variety of items used for fraud and identity theft, including stolen checks and mail.
Raw video: Sonoma County Sheriff's helicopter pursues fleeing motorcycle
A suspect fleeing police on a motorcycle in Santa Rosa over the weekend was briefly able to evade officers until a helicopter from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department pinpointed his location, leading to his arrest.
Rare baby rhino born at Safari West in Santa Rosa
Safari West in Santa Rosa welcomed a new baby southern white rhino on Sunday.
Santa Rosa man arrested for allegedly having loaded firearm in parked vehicle
A Santa Rosa man was arrested Saturday night on allegations of carrying a concealed firearm, according to police.
Santa Rosa felon arrested with methamphetamine, loaded 'ghost guns' released the next day
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday confirmed a convicted known felon awaiting trial was arrested in his Santa Rosa home Tuesday with multiple "ghost guns" and methamphetamine packaged for sale, but was released on bail the following day.
Body of missing Santa Rosa man with dementia found
The body of a Santa Rosa man with dementia who went missing in late February has been found, according to authorities.
Santa Rosa Police: Woman checks into shelter with concealed firearm
Santa Rosa police arrested a woman early Friday morning after she allegedly tried to check into an emergency shelter in Santa Rosa while carrying a pistol and blank checks that did not belong to her.
Crowd lines up for release of Pliny the Younger in Santa Rosa
Justin Andrews reports on the growing line outside Russian River Brewing for Pliny the Younger release (3-24-2023)
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
West Coast dockworkers disrupt trade for a fourth day
For a fourth day, dockworkers at West Coast ports including at the Port of Oakland, are disrupting international trade
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Kick from horse suspected in Marin County's man death
The "suspicious" death of an elderly man in Marin County last week may have been caused by a kick from a horse
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
West Coast dockworkers disrupt trade for a fourth day
For a fourth day, dockworkers at West Coast ports including at the Port of Oakland, are disrupting international trade
Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
Kick from horse suspected in Marin County's man death
The "suspicious" death of an elderly man in Marin County last week may have been caused by a kick from a horse
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Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Major San Francisco hotel investor will stop making loan payments
Downtown San Francisco has been dealt another blow after an investor in one of its largest hotels said it would stop paying its loans.
Bayview-Hunters Point creative fixture in danger of closing down
The iconic Box Shop has been in Bayview-Hunters Point for 20 years, but founder Charles Gadeken says the space is in jeopardy of losing its home.
Live 105 brings alternative rock back to Bay Area airwaves
Bay Area rock fans got some good news Monday morning when longtime alternative-rock favorite Live 105 returned to the airwaves.
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
West Coast dockworkers disrupt trade for a fourth day
For a fourth day, dockworkers at West Coast ports including at the Port of Oakland, are disrupting international trade
'Once-in-a-century' storms, hotter heatwaves; Scientists predict climate changes in Bay Area
From storms to heat waves, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientists predict weather events could become more extreme in the future.
Vallejo Mare Island homeowners seek to shed special tax they've uselessly paid for years
A group of homeowners on Mare Island in Vallejo say they're being forced to pay an extra tax that gets them nothing in return. They'll be pleading their case at a budget hearing on Tuesday and, so far, there's a surprising amount of sympathy coming from City Hall.
Ex-correctional officer at Dublin federal prison convicted of sexual misconduct
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in Dublin where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
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Victim injured in deadly South Bay rampage talks about his terrifying ordeal
A motorcyclist who was injured after being struck during last week's fatal South Bay crime spree that left three people dead in San Jose and Milpitas is speaking out.
Update: Stolen Kia slams into tree in San Jose, explodes into flames, killing passenger
A passenger was dead and the driver of a stolen Kia sedan remained at large Monday morning following a horrific crash and fireball on a San Jose street.
Police arrest 2 men in 2021 homicide at downtown San Jose park
Two men have been arrested for a 2021 homicide at a San Jose park, police announced Monday.
Monthly drag brunch in San Jose creates safe space for queer joy
Colorful and flamboyant, full of energy and fun, the monthly drag brunch held at the SoFA Market in downtown San Jose has become a South Bay institution over the past few years.
Grass fire near Soledad nearly contained after burning 76 acres
Cal Fire said a previous report saying the fire was 500 acres was incorrect, due to faulty mapping.
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Kick from horse suspected in Marin County's man death
The "suspicious" death of an elderly man in Marin County last week may have been caused by a kick from a horse
Wrong-way motorcyclist killed after crashing into SUV in Vallejo
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV in a Vallejo neighborhood Sunday, police said.
Serial Santa Rosa child molester 30-years-to-life prison sentence
A Santa Rosa judge sentenced a 62-year-old man to 30 years to life in prison on Thursday after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting four different children.
Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
4.5 earthquake hits near Healdsburg, felt across North Bay
An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude struck in Sonoma County sabout 13 miles north-northeast of Healdsburg early Saturday.
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Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
McCutchen's sacrifice fly lifts Pirates to 5-4, extends Athletics' road losing streak to 15
Andrew McCutchen's tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning lifted Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over Oakland on Monday night, extending the Pirates' win streak to six games and sending the Athletics to their record-tying 15th consecutive road loss.
Former Stanford star Rose Zhang stuns LPGA winning pro debut
Rose Zhang lived up to all the pre-tournament hype as the next great women's golfer — at least in her first week as a pro.
'Humm Baby'; Former Giants manager Roger Craig dies at 93
Roger Craig, who managed the San Francisco Giants to the 1989 World Series that was interrupted by a massive earthquake, has died. He was 93.
Lester's 1st career hit helps Orioles beat Giants
Josh Lester drove in two runs with his first major league hit during his season debut and the Orioles beat the Giants 8-3 on Sunday.
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Update: Neighbors shaken after woman, 2 children found dead inside Fremont apartment
Police in Fremont responding to a call Monday found three people, an adult and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Ex-correctional officer at Dublin federal prison convicted of sexual misconduct
A federal correctional officer has been convicted of sexually abusing two inmates at a women's prison in Dublin where the warden and other employees were charged with similar conduct.
Victim injured in deadly South Bay rampage talks about his terrifying ordeal
A motorcyclist who was injured after being struck during last week's fatal South Bay crime spree that left three people dead in San Jose and Milpitas is speaking out.
Man wanted in connection to shooting of girl in East Oakland home turns himself in
A suspect turned himself in Sunday to Oakland police following the release of a photo of him Friday in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old girl last week, police said Monday.
Police arrest 2 men in 2021 homicide at downtown San Jose park
Two men have been arrested for a 2021 homicide at a San Jose park, police announced Monday.
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Linda Yaccarino takes over as Twitter CEO; 'First day in the books'
Linda Yaccarino, a former NBCUniversal marketing executive, on Monday officially took over the CEO role at Twitter from Elon Musk
Here's what to know about Apple's debut virtual reality headset, Vision Pro
The headset, which blends the digital and physical worlds, marks Apple's first major new product since AirPods in 2016.
Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Netflix shareholders reject sky-high executive pay packages
Netflix shareholders have rejected multi-million dollar pay packages for the company's top executives including for co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
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Bay Area biotech firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
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Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
California officials outraged over 2nd flight of migrants arranged by Florida
Another plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday, marking the second flight in recent days that state officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
Drag nun recognized during California Senate ceremony despite backlash from some Republicans
A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Robert Hanssen, FBI agent convicted of spying for Russia, dead at 79
Robert Hanssen, one of the most damaging spies in American history, was found dead in his prison cell.
Trump attorneys meet with special counsel at Justice Department
Several sources with knowledge of the investigation believe that a charging decision in the documents case involving former President Donald Trump is imminent.
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Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Drag nun recognized during California Senate ceremony despite backlash from some Republicans
A Pride ceremony recognizing a drag nun went on as planned Monday at the California State Capitol despite some pushback from Republican lawmakers.
Monthly drag brunch in San Jose creates safe space for queer joy
Colorful and flamboyant, full of energy and fun, the monthly drag brunch held at the SoFA Market in downtown San Jose has become a South Bay institution over the past few years.
Judge rules Tennessee law restricting drag shows is unconstitutional
The judge said Tennessee's law is "unconstitutionally vague and overbroad" and encouraged "discriminatory enforcement."
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
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Athletics move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
A plan to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas is in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
SAG-AFTRA overwhelmingly authorize strike if contract talks stall
SAG-AFTRA members have overwhelmingly authorized a strike ahead of their negotiations with Hollywood studios.
Bayview-Hunters Point creative fixture in danger of closing down
The iconic Box Shop has been in Bayview-Hunters Point for 20 years, but founder Charles Gadeken says the space is in jeopardy of losing its home.
Live 105 brings alternative rock back to Bay Area airwaves
Bay Area rock fans got some good news Monday morning when longtime alternative-rock favorite Live 105 returned to the airwaves.
Photos: Indie supergroup boygenius closes out Re:SET Festival at Stanford
Indie rock supergroup boygenius featuring Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus closed out the third day of the Re;SET Festival at Stanford's Frost Amphitheatre Sunday night.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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Neighbors shaken after woman and two children found dead inside Fremont home
Police found three people, an adult female and two children, dead inside an apartment.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Apple announces Vision Pro augmented reality headset
Team coverage of Apple's bombshell product announcement that is sending waves throughout the tech industry. (6/5/2023)
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San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
Bayview's Old Skool Cafe continues mission of pulling youth out of cycle of violence
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
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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.