El Paso Walmart shooting suspect to plead guilty to federal charges
The man accused of killing nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart plans to plead guilty to federal charges in the case.
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Colorado mass shooting suspect accused of killing 5 held without bail
The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub has been ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance.
"A war zone": LGBTQ nightclub shooting leaves at least 5 dead
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers said in a statement Sunday that "one or more patrons heroically intervened to subdue the suspect."
Alex Jones ordered to pay another $473 million to Sandy Hook families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Takeoff died from gunshot wounds to head and torso, autopsy finds
Takeoff was fatally shot following a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.
State Attorney General promises to help reduce Oakland gun violence
Elizabeth Cook reports on California Attorney General Rob Bonta vowing more action to stop gun violence in Oakland (10-4-2022)
Former cop in Breonna Taylor case pleads guilty to federal charge
Kelly Goodlett, a former Louisville police detective who helped write the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment, has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge.
Oakland councilmember calls for National Guard to counter gun violence
Escalating gun violence has Oakland residents and city officials on edge. Da Lin reports. (6-10-22)
San Francisco Police Investigate 3 Separate Overnight Shootings; 2 Injured
Police in San Francisco are investigating three separate shooting incidents Saturday night and early Sunday morning that left two people hospitalized, according to authorities.
2 Injured In Separate Stockton Shootings
Police continued this week to investigate two shootings in Stockton on Sunday that resulted in two men injured.
Man Killed In Oakland Shooting Hours After Mass Rally Calling For An End To Deadly Street Violence
Oakland detectives were investigating the city's latest homicide Sunday -- just hours after city and community leaders implored a large gathering at Lake Merritt to help end a surge of deadly street violence that has claimed 72 lives so far this year.
Five Wounded In Oakland Sunday Night Drive-By Shooting
Five people were wounded in a drive-by shooting late Sunday night as the escalation of gun violence on Oakland streets continued to surge.
'Hearing The Constant Gunfire'; 2 Dead, Nearly A Dozen Shootings In Oakland Over 36-Hour Span
As a life-long Oakland resident, Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Monday that his department was determined to halt the recent surge in gun violence which included two homicides and nearly a dozen shootings over a 36-hour span.
3 Shootings in Gilroy Over Weekend, Man Killed
A 35-year-old man died in a shooting in Gilroy on Sunday night, one of three shootings reported in the city over the weekend
San Francisco Supervisor Unveils Safety Plan In Response To In Bayview-Hunters Point Violence
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton on Tuesday unveiled the District 10 Community Safety Plan -- a plan to address a recent spate of shootings and homicides in the area, which includes neighborhoods like the Bayview District and Hunters Point.
UPDATE: Oakland Homicide Rate Reaches 101; 5 Shooting Deaths In Last 72 Hours
Detectives were investigating a new fatal shooting early Tuesday that sent Oakland's soaring homicide rate to 100 for the year. Since Saturday, there have been five violent deaths on Oakland streets -- four of those fatal shootings.
San Francisco Police To Increase Patrols After Election Night Pot Dispensary Looting In Oakland
Authorities in San Francisco on Wednesday said police patrols would be increased near SF pot dispensaries in the wake of targeted looting of Oakland pot shops on Election Night.
Update: Oakland Police Officers Injured In Violent Confrontation During Attempted Marijuana Grow Robbery
Oakland police were busy early Wednesday investigating scattered reports of looting including a pot dispensary rammed by a vehicle and ransacked and unrelated shootings that left at least six injured.
Violent Saturday Night In Watsonville Leaves Two Dead, One Wounded
Two people were killed in separate shootings late Saturday in Watsonville, and one person was injured in a third shooting, police said.
3 Die in Oakland in Separate Shootings Over Weekend
Separate shootings took the lives of three people over the weekend in Oakland, police said Tuesday.
Three Suspects Booked In Connection With Two Separate San Francisco Homicides
Police in San Francisco on Friday announced the recent booking of three suspects in connection with a pair of unrelated fatal shootings.
Family Makes Tearful Plea For Help In Richmond Fatal Stray Bullet Case
Police in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon offered a new clue as well as a reward in the death of a janitor who worked at KPIX 5.
Recent Slew Of Richmond Shootings Prompts FBI Response, More Police Patrols
An unusually violent 48 hours in the city of Richmond has police calling in the FBI and patrolling vulnerable neighborhoods to discourage retaliatory shootings this week.
2 Killed In Separate Oakland Shootings
Two people died in separate shootings Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning in Oakland, according to police.
Gov. Newsom Proposes $15M Grant To Fight Hate Crimes At Places Of Worship
On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his support for a $15 million grant to protect places of worship.
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Santa Clara County deputy injured while wrestling gun away from suspect
A Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy was recovering from injuries suffered while he was wrestling a weapon away from a suspect.
Photo shoot celebrates 50th anniversary of "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
Alleged gunman arrested in fatal Stockton I-5 freeway shooting
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on a freeway in Stockton.
Dangerously cold temperatures to linger in Bay Area through early Wednesday
The National Weather Service on Monday warned cold temperatures are expected to continue in the evening and early morning hours across the region through Wednesday morning.
Half Moon Bay farm says new housing to be built for workers in wake of mass shooting
The operator of a Half Moon Bay mushroom farm which was the site of a mass shooting last week will build new permanent housing in a separate area of the property for workers and their families as new light is shed on the workers' squalid conditions.
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Santa Clara County deputy injured while wrestling gun away from suspect
A Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy was recovering from injuries suffered while he was wrestling a weapon away from a suspect.
Alleged gunman arrested in fatal Stockton I-5 freeway shooting
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on a freeway in Stockton.
Dangerously cold temperatures to linger in Bay Area through early Wednesday
The National Weather Service on Monday warned cold temperatures are expected to continue in the evening and early morning hours across the region through Wednesday morning.
Half Moon Bay farm says new housing to be built for workers in wake of mass shooting
The operator of a Half Moon Bay mushroom farm which was the site of a mass shooting last week will build new permanent housing in a separate area of the property for workers and their families as new light is shed on the workers' squalid conditions.
Curry has 38 points, 12 assists as Warriors top Thunder
Stephen Curry had 38 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-120 on Monday night for their third straight win.
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Lunar New Year: Free walking tours educate visitors, locals about SF Chinatown
Each year, thousands of locals and tourists visit San Francisco's Chinatown, especially during Lunar New Year. But outside of what they see, how much do people really know about one of the city's oldest neighborhoods?
'Why this day?'; Man charged with attempting to kill his family in Tesla cliff plunge
A man who allegedly drove his Tesla off a San Mateo County cliff with his family inside was formally charged Monday with three counts of attempted homicide, prosecutors said.
SF police arrest 2 San Lorenzo men in connection to fatal assault last November
San Francisco police arrested two East Bay residents over the weekend, in connection with a fatal assault of a 56-year-old man last fall near San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza.
Dublin man killed in San Francisco Potrero Hill shooting
A shooting in San Francisco's Potrero Hill District over the weekend claimed the life of an East Bay man, police said Monday.
Suspects Arrested In November San Francisco Tenderloin District homicide
Two San Lorenzo residents have been arrested in the slaying of a man in San Francisco's Tenderloin District in November 2022.
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Alleged gunman arrested in fatal Stockton I-5 freeway shooting
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on a freeway in Stockton.
Hayward police ask for public's help finding missing 12-year-old girl
Police in Hayward are seeking the public's help in locating a 12-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday.
East Bay homeless advocate suddenly faced with eviction, living out of her car
One person who is facing a cold night on the streets Monday evening is a San Pablo woman who has dedicated her life to helping the homeless who recently learned she was being evicted.
Deal for planned development at Concord Naval Weapons Station collapses
After spending years trying to develop the land of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station, last week negotiations between the city of Concord and the current master developer broke down.
Judge delays arraignment in Walnut Creek Atria nursing home poisoning case
The woman accused of allowing an elderly man at a Walnut Creek assisted living facility to the drink cleaning solution that led to his death asked a judge Monday to delay her arraignment so she can hire a private attorney.
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Santa Clara County deputy injured while wrestling gun away from suspect
A Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy was recovering from injuries suffered while he was wrestling a weapon away from a suspect.
Greenfield man gets 10 years in prison for attacking police officer, other charges
A judge sentenced a Greenfield man to 10 years in prison on Friday for attacking a police officer, driving under the influence and other charges.
Search for missing diver off Monterey County coast suspended
Authorities suspended a search for a 27-year-old diver who disappeared in rough waters near Monterey.
Bear Creek Road reopens to one-lane traffic following mid-January storm washout
A Santa Cruz County roadway that was closed after it was washed out significantly by the series of atmospheric river storms earlier this month has reopened to one-way reversible traffic.
Police: 3 men robbed jewelry store, shot at witness in Mountain View
Police in Mountain View are searching for at least three men who robbed a jewelry store and shot at an eyewitness who followed them in a vehicle Friday morning.
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Tahoe deep freeze; Sierra braces for coldest temperatures in decade
Across the Tahoe Basin, residents were bracing for the arrival Sunday night of some of the coldest temperatures in years as a deep freeze descends on Northern California.
Late night fire engulfs empty Santa Rosa commercial building
An empty Santa Rosa commercial building, frequented by squatters, was engulfed by a massive fire Saturday night that could be seen from a mile away.
Joe Rodota Trail in Santa Rosa reopens after homeless camp cleared
A section of a popular Santa Rosa pedestrian and biking trail reopened Friday after a large homeless encampment was cleared from the area earlier in the week.
High-risk sex offender arrested in Fairfield after attempted kidnapping
Police in Fairfield on Friday detained a high-risk sex offender who tried to kidnap a female student earlier in the week, according to authorities.
49ers faithful give sendoff to the team ahead of NFC Championship
The 49ers left for Philadelphia Friday afternoon as they gear up for the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles this Sunday. Some fans waited for hours outside Levi's Stadium to cheer on their favorite team and show their love with a proper sendoff.
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Curry has 38 points, 12 assists as Warriors top Thunder
Stephen Curry had 38 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-120 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Report: 49ers rookie sensation Brock Purdy suffered torn UCL; Months of recovery
Medical tests revealed Monday that rookie star Brock Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow while being sacked in the NFC Championship Game
Famed South Lake Tahoe skier Kyle Smaine dies in Japanese avalanche
US skier Kyle Smaine has died in an avalanche in Japan, according to a post from his wife on Instagram.
49ers fans stay faithful despite crushing loss to Eagles
In a game defined -- like the 49ers' entire season -- by quarterback injuries, fans hung in till the very end and were optimistic for next season.
49ers remaining 2 QBs injured as Eagles soar in NFC Championship, 31-7
The Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco's quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship.
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Santa Clara County deputy injured while wrestling gun away from suspect
A Santa Clara County sheriff's deputy was recovering from injuries suffered while he was wrestling a weapon away from a suspect.
Alleged gunman arrested in fatal Stockton I-5 freeway shooting
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on a freeway in Stockton.
Half Moon Bay farm says new housing to be built for workers in wake of mass shooting
The operator of a Half Moon Bay mushroom farm which was the site of a mass shooting last week will build new permanent housing in a separate area of the property for workers and their families as new light is shed on the workers' squalid conditions.
10 wounded in drive-by shooting in Lakeland, Florida, police say
Two of the victims were in critical condition, police added.
Judge delays arraignment in Walnut Creek Atria nursing home poisoning case
The woman accused of allowing an elderly man at a Walnut Creek assisted living facility to the drink cleaning solution that led to his death asked a judge Monday to delay her arraignment so she can hire a private attorney.
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Elon Musk's mysterious ways on display in Tesla tweet trial
Elon Musk's enigmatic personality and unconventional tactics are emerging as key exhibits in a trial revolving around one of his most polarizing pursuits — tweeting.
Surgeon General says 13 is 'too early' to join social media
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms, because although sites allow children of that age to join, kids are still "developing their identity."
BuzzFeed CEO says AI may revolutionize media, fears possible 'dystopian' path
Over the holidays while most media executives were perhaps looking to get away from work, BuzzFeed's CEO was online, immersed in experimenting with artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk meets with House Speaker McCarthy, Democratic leader Jeffries
Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries at the US Capitol in Washington on Thursday evening.
Asteroid will make one of the closest-ever passes of planet Earth Thursday
An asteroid the size of a box truck is about to make one of the closest passes of planet Earth ever recorded.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Sonoma county phasing out mobile COVID-19 testing sites due to declining use
Sonoma County officials said Thursday that the county will be shutting down its mobile COVID-19 testing sites in February due to declining usage.
Health expert: 2023 will be about finding a new balance in COVID-19 response
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Santa Rosa mom advocates for blood donations years after transfusion saved her baby
Almost five years after a blood transfusion played a critical role in saving the life of an eight-week baby, his mother is encouraging as many people as she can to donate blood.
South Bay school nurse leads training in use of life-saving Narcan
A veteran San Jose nurse is spearheading an effort to get Santa Clara County schools' staff trained on the use of Narcan.
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Deal for planned development at Concord Naval Weapons Station collapses
After spending years trying to develop the land of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station, last week negotiations between the city of Concord and the current master developer broke down.
Minnesota upholds 'Clean Car Rule' tied to California emission standards
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday upheld the state's "Clean Car Rule," which ties the state's vehicle emission standards to California regulations, as judges accepted assurances that California's planned phaseout of gasoline-powered cars won't automatically apply in Minnesota.
McCarthy wants "reasonable" debt ceiling deal, will meet with Biden this week
"I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling but take control of this runaway spending," McCarthy told "Face the Nation."
Sustainability plans approved for major North Bay groundwater basins
Plans for ensuring the long-term viability of four major groundwater basins in the North Bay were approved Thursday by state water regulators.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
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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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'Laverne and Shirley' actor Cindy Williams dies at 75
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Groundbreaking instrumental hip-hop trio Live Human plays rare show in Mission
Experimental turntable-jazz trio Live Human featuring scratch legend DJ Quest reunites for a rare performance at Mission Synths in San Francisco early Friday night.
Tom Verlaine, co-founder of influential band Television, dead at age 73
Tom Verlaine, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal proto-punk band Television who influenced many bands, has died. He was 73.
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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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Firefighters battle early morning blaze at mobile home community
7 people displaced, no injuries reported in early morning blaze at mobile home community
Travel Tuesdays: Tips on finding affordable vacation getaways
Travel tips from Katy Nastro on affordable vacation getaways
How to discuss news media violent crime reports with your child
Jasmine Hood Miller of Common Sense Media with tips about talking with your child about violent crime news reports
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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.
East Bay man gives away hundreds of refurbished bikes to those in need
A Castro Valley man who started repairing bicycles in his garage makes "zero dollars and no sense," but he's making a lot of people happy.
Bay Area nurse helps finance life-saving heart surgery for Ugandan children
A San Mateo County woman who survived a rare form of cancer as a teen has made it her personal mission to help provide life-saving heart surgeries for children in Uganda.
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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.