Windsor man sentenced to 770 years in prison for sexually abusing girls
A Windsor man was sentenced to 24 years plus 750 years to life in prison Monday for the repeated sexual abuse of children.
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Class action lawsuit filed over sexual abuse at FCI Dublin women's prison
Survivors of sexual abuse by employees at FCI Dublin have filed a class action lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons, saying not enough has been done to stop the abuse. (8/16/23)
Sexual abuse scandal at FCI Dublin women's prison leads to lawsuit against feds
Survivors of sexual abuse by employees at FCI Dublin have filed a class action lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Prisons, saying not enough has been done to stop the abuse.
SFUSD sued over child sex abuse claim involving former Lowell HS teacher
The San Francisco Unified School District is being sued over a childhood sexual abuse claim involving a former Lowell High School teacher and counselor who died in 2018.
Ex-officers at Dublin women's prison plead guilty to multiple sex abuse counts
Two former officers of a federal women's prison in California have pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual abuse.
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.
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.
Los Altos suspect arrested in child sexual abuse material case
Police in Los Altos have arrested a suspect in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation.
Diocese of Oakland files for bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Oakland announced Monday it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of potential sex abuse lawsuits against the diocese.
Former warden of Dublin women's prison sentenced in sex abuse scandal
The former warden of an abuse-plagued federal women's prison in the East Bay was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in prison for sexually abusing incarcerated women.
Potential flood of sex abuse lawsuits has Diocese of Oakland considering bankruptcy
Just days after a major Bay Area Catholic diocese filed for bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of potential sex abuse lawsuits, the Diocese of Oakland announced it is seriously considering doing the same.
Wave of church sex abuse lawsuits prompts Santa Rosa Diocese to file for bankruptcy
The Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Monday in the face of potentially hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits.
Former Martinez school employee guilty of child sexual exploitation
A former Martinez school employee was convicted last week of three counts of child sexual exploitation for a 2018 incident during which he tried to meet a minor in Pleasant Hill for sex.
Sexual abuse victims urged to pursue claims before legal window closes in California
A San Jose-based legal team is urging adults who survived sexual abuse as children to come forward and pursue civil lawsuits against their abusers before the legal window closes in California.
Convicted Menlo Park child molester receives 165 years to life sentence
A Menlo Park photographer who used his access to children to molest several of them over the last 30 years has been sentenced to 165 years to life in prison.
Los Gatos school district pays $5.1M to sexual abuse survivors
The Los Gatos Union School District is paying $5.1 million to two men who said they were sexually abused by a youth theater director at Blossom Hill Elementary School, their attorneys announced on Friday.
Former Dublin correctional officer faces additional sexual abuse charges
A former Dublin correctional officer on Thursday was charged with sexually abusing two additional female inmates in a superseding indictment, according to the Department of Justice.
Oakley woman accused of lewd acts with teens, charged with 21 felonies
A woman in eastern Contra Costa County is facing nearly two dozen felony charges for allegedly engaging in lewd acts with multiple teen boys and police believe there may be more victims.
Palo Alto police arrest middle school teacher for 2001 sexual assault of student
Police in Palo Alto on Wednesday arrested a physical education teacher on charges he sexually assaulting a sixth-grade female student in 2001, authorities said.
Hayward Public Library Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Abuse Against Juvenile
A 58-year-old employee of the Hayward Public Library was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexual abuse against a juvenile during a period of approximately five years on library grounds.
Congressional Delegation Tours Dublin Federal Prison After Probe Uncovers Sex Abuse, Rape, Misconduct
The troubled Dublin Federal Correctional Institute (FCI) is now "under the microscope", following a high profile visit by a Bay Area-led congressional delegation.
San Jose Unified School District To Pay $2 Million To Settle Ex-Teacher's Sex Abuse Lawsuit
The San Jose Unified School District will pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit from a woman who was sexually abused by her teacher at Pioneer High School when she was 17-years-old, her attorneys announced Thursday.
'Rape Club;' Inmates Report Rampant Sexual Abuse, Toxic Culture At Dublin Women's Prison
Inside one of the only federal women's prisons in the United States, inmates say they have been subjected to rampant sexual abuse by correctional officers and even the warden, and were often threatened or punished when they tried to speak up.
Napa Man Convicted Of Child Rape, Sexual Abuse Receives 690 Years To Life Sentence
A Napa man was sentenced to 690 years to life in prison after being convicted of raping two underaged family members for years, Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced on Wednesday.
3rd Prison Employee Charged With Sexually Abusing Female Inmate At Dublin Facility
Federal law enforcement agents announced Friday that they charged a security guard at a women's correctional facility in Dublin with sexually abusing an inmate.
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Oakland business "strike" against rampant crime set for Tuesday
Over 200 Oakland businesses are preparing to go on strike Tuesday in a call for better public safety.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
President Biden set to visit Bay Area for campaign events in Atherton, San Francisco
President Joe Biden is set to arrive in the Bay Area Tuesday to attend several campaign fundraising events, according to White House officials.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Pedestrian hit, killed in San Jose Willow Glen neighborhood
San Jose police responded Monday morning to the city's second fatal pedestrian collision in four days.
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Oakland business "strike" against rampant crime set for Tuesday
Over 200 Oakland businesses are preparing to go on strike Tuesday in a call for better public safety.
House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
President Biden set to visit Bay Area for campaign events in Atherton, San Francisco
President Joe Biden is set to arrive in the Bay Area Tuesday to attend several campaign fundraising events, according to White House officials.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Pedestrian hit, killed in San Jose Willow Glen neighborhood
San Jose police responded Monday morning to the city's second fatal pedestrian collision in four days.
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President Biden set to visit Bay Area for campaign events in Atherton, San Francisco
President Joe Biden is set to arrive in the Bay Area Tuesday to attend several campaign fundraising events, according to White House officials.
Amazon invests $4 billion in startup Anthropic amid Big Tech battles over A.I.
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the company.
Muni past glories go on display in S.F. as future of transit remains in doubt
On Sunday, Muni officials in San Francisco dusted off their vintage buses and street cars to remind visitors of a time when public transit was a star of the city.
Longtime San Francisco Italian restaurant Barbacco closing at end of September
Lifelong restauranteur Umberto Gibin won't be walking into his 14-year-old restaurant Barbacco for service come Sept. 30.
Bay Area endures 4th consecutive day of 'Spare the Air' alert
Saturday was the fourth consecutive day when the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) declared a "Spare the Air Day."
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Oakland business "strike" against rampant crime set for Tuesday
Over 200 Oakland businesses are preparing to go on strike Tuesday in a call for better public safety.
"Safe Oakland Streets" initiative lowers speed limits in some business districts
The Mayor of Oakland on Monday announced plans to lower speed limits in some business districts to promote pedestrian safety.
Oakland police report auto theft epidemic; more than 10,000 stolen this year
Oakland police report 10,547 stolen vehicles from Jan. 1 to Sept. 17 -- about 40 stolen cars a day.
Oakland A's fans savor last home game of the season
Devoted A's fans were at the Coliseum for the final home game Sunday as a disappointing season came to an end.
Two killed, one injured in Oakland hit-and-run Sunday
Two people were killed and another injured Sunday morning in Oakland in a hit-and-run collision involving a stolen car, police said.
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Pedestrian hit, killed in San Jose Willow Glen neighborhood
San Jose police responded Monday morning to the city's second fatal pedestrian collision in four days.
Caltrans reopens stretch of Highway 87 following weekend pavement repair work
Caltrans reopened northbound State Route 87 in San Jose early Monday morning after a 56-hour weekend highway closure, during which Caltrans performed major pavement repair work.
Dialysis caregivers in San Jose, Brentwood and Gilroy to strike for 2 days
More than 500 dialysis caregivers will strike Monday and Tuesday over what they call unfair labor practices at nearly two dozen Satellite Healthcare and Fresenius Kidney Care clinics across California
San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport, set to close in 2031, faces pressure to shut now
Reid-Hillview Airport in east San Jose is under fire from neighbors who want the county to shut it down.
Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
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Atmospheric river-fueled storm front moving across California into North Bay
The edge of an atmospheric river-fueled storm front was skirting the northwest corner of California Monday morning and bringing rain south to the North Bay later in the day, forecasters said.
Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant on Mount Tamalpais
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
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Giants' road woes continue as Dodgers walk off 3-2 win in 10 innings
Chris Taylor's line-drive single to center field in the 10th inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
Steelers defense shines, offense finds rhythm to lift Pittsburgh past Las Vegas Raiders 23-18
The Pittsburgh Steelers walked into the bright lights of Sin City Sunday night and came out the other side with a 23-18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
10th inning RBI single lifts Dodgers over Giants
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Detroit blanks Oakland in A's last home game
The Tigers beat the last-place Athletics 2-0 in Oakland's last home game on Sunday.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Oakland business "strike" against rampant crime set for Tuesday
Over 200 Oakland businesses are preparing to go on strike Tuesday in a call for better public safety.
Kidnapped teen rescued from California motel room after 4 days
According to prosecutors, the kidnappers threatened to cut off the teen's body parts if his mother did not pay the $500,000 ransom.
Oakland police report auto theft epidemic; more than 10,000 stolen this year
Oakland police report 10,547 stolen vehicles from Jan. 1 to Sept. 17 -- about 40 stolen cars a day.
Woman dead, among 3 stabbed in Berkeley Hills Saturday; Suspect arrested
Three people were stabbed, one fatally, in a group of attacks in the Berkeley Hills on Saturday afternoon,
Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
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Amazon invests $4 billion in startup Anthropic amid Big Tech battles over A.I.
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the company.
Fragments of billions-year-old asteroid delivered safely to earth
A capsule carrying asteroid fragments from the early solar system slammed into the atmosphere Sunday before landing gently in the Utah desert.
NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft
A space capsule carrying NASA's first asteroid samples has landed in the Utah desert.
Bonjour Bennu! Precious asteroid sample hurtles earthward
A half-pound hunk of asteroid is screaming toward impact with earth Sunday morning in the Utah desert and everyone near its bullseye is just fine with that.
Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires
Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.
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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.
Paid to stay sober; Programs to reward people addicted to drugs for staying clean showing results
U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what is known as contingency management programs.
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
San Mateo County latest to order healthcare workers wear masks between late fall - spring
Healthcare workers in San Mateo County will be required to wear masks between November and April, amid concerns about the increased spread of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV during those months.
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House GOP prepares four spending bills as shutdown uncertainty grows
House Republicans' efforts to pass four spending bills would not avert a government shutdown.
President Biden set to visit Bay Area for campaign events in Atherton, San Francisco
President Joe Biden is set to arrive in the Bay Area Tuesday to attend several campaign fundraising events, according to White House officials.
"Safe Oakland Streets" initiative lowers speed limits in some business districts
The Mayor of Oakland on Monday announced plans to lower speed limits in some business districts to promote pedestrian safety.
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.
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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)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
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End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Street closures planned in San Francisco for Cole Valley, Folsom Street Fairs
There are several road closures in the Haight Ashbury and SoMa neighborhoods for the Cole Valley and Folsom Street fairs on Sunday.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon's Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
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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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CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Monday Sept. 25, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Deal to end writers' strike could bring some shows back to air within days
Wendy Gillette reports on the tentative deal reached in five-month WGA strike (9-25-2023)
Oakland officials launch safe streets initiative with lowered speed limits in some neighborhoods
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Oakland promoting pedestrian safety with a new element of the "Safe Oakland Streets" initiative (9-25-2023)
Game Day: Local swimmer completes 100th swim from Alcatraz
Vern Glenn profiles 78-year-old Levy Gerzberg during his bid to join an exclusive club for open water swimming. (9-25-23)
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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.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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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.