"Clever" king cobra escapes enclosure, forces zoo to shut down
A visitor managed to capture the escape on video, where a distressed person can be heard asking: "Is it safe to be here?"
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23-Foot-Long Python Swallows Indonesian Woman
A large reticulated python swallowed a 54-year-old woman in central Indonesia, a village official said Saturday.
Broken Jaw Healed, Runaway Boa Constrictor 'Rocky Balboa' Gets New Home
"Rocky Balboa," a boa constrictor with a broken jaw found on Highway 92 near Burlingame, has found a home and a main squeeze.
Backyard Surprise Rattles Southern California Woman
A Southern California woman got quite a surprise when she attempted to retrieve her dog's chew toy from her backyard.
Lady Gaga May Swallow Snakes At Coachella
A fan video captured some disturbing visuals ahead of Gaga's Coachella headlining show Saturday night.
Snake On Train Goes Unnoticed By Japanese Bullet Passengers For Nearly An Hour
A passenger spotted a python curled around the armrest of another passenger's seat on a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen "bullet" train, forcing the train to make an unscheduled stop.
Poisonous Swimming Snakes From South Seas Found On California Beaches
Venomous yellow-bellied sea snakes are washing up onto California beaches and some scientists say El Niño may be to blame.
Missing Venomous Snake At San Francisco Zoo Found In Its Enclosure
A venomous snake that San Francisco Zoo staff feared had escaped was found inside its enclosure Tuesday.
After 2 Rattlesnakes Bite Children, Doctors Warn Some Snakebite 'Treatments' May Be The Worst Thing You Could Do
As a two-year-old Pittsburg girl and a four-year-old Folsom boy are recovering from separate snake bite wounds, emergency workers warn that the Hollywood-based first aid of "sucking out the venom" may actually be the worst thing you could do.
Rattlesnake Bites Toddler In Pittsburg Backyard
A Pittsburg toddler was airlifted to a hospital after suffering a bite from a rattlesnake Tuesday evening, according to firefighters.
Snake Vs. Snake: Kingsnake Caught On Camera Gobbling Gopher Snake At Antioch Park
Like it or not, the serpent cycle of life was caught on tape last weekend at the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch where an adult California kingsnake got the best of an equally-hefty gopher snake.
Watch Your Step! Rattlesnakes Out Early On Bay Area Trails
Rattlesnakes are out a month earlier than usual in the Bay Area, so watch your step out on hiking trails.
Reptile Rescue Group Seeks New Home For 7-Foot Burmese Python Found In Pescadero
A snake found under a car outside a school in Pescadero has been taken in by a reptile rescue organization that will try to find it a long-term home, according to the Peninsula Humane Society.
7-Foot-Long Burmese Python Found Under Car Near Pescadero School
Authorities are investigating how a 7-foot-long Burmese python ended up under a car parked outside of a school in Pescadero on Friday afternoon.
5 Reasons To Turn Your Fantasy Football Draft Into An Auction
Let's face it, you and your fantasy draft have lost that special relationship. It's nearly impossible to get everyone to agree to a date an time, and even when you do people start losing interest half way through. It's time to change that. More and more people are severing ties with the serpentine draft format and opting to auction instead. Here's why you and your buddies should do the same:
Flight From SFO Delayed After Snake Slithers Onto Runway
A flight from San Francisco International Airport to New York City was delayed Friday morning, after a pilot refused to run over a small snake that slithered onto the runway.
Fantasy Football Draft Day: Snake Or Auction Format?
The auction draft format has begun to emerge as a commonplace format, replacing the snake draft in ever-increasing numbers. Which is the best format for you, and your league?
Sleeping Napa Teen Woken Up By Boa Constrictor's Bite
A Napa teen ended up in the hospital after a boa constrictor slithered into her room and bit her Monday morning.
Santa Clara County Residents Warned To Watch For Rattlesnakes
The odds of being bitten by a rattlesnake are slim, but it does happen. 15 people were bitten by snakes in Santa Clara County last year, and emergency responders would prefer not to see it happen at all in 2013.
Reptiles Stolen From Fresno Science Museum
A Fresno science museum is missing a boa constrictor, two ball pythons and a monitor lizard after a vandal broke in and made off with the reptiles.
Good Question: Are There Any Poisonous Snakes In The Bay Area?
They slither, hiss and in a worst case scenario, can be very dangerous. In this Good Question: Are there any poisonous snakes in the Bay Area?
2-Foot Snake Found In Redwood City Restaurant Bathroom
An animal control officer pulled a two-foot snake out of a restaurant bathroom in Redwood City on Tuesday night, according to the Humane Society.
3-Foot Python Found On San Jose Couple's Driveway
A panicked San Jose couple called 911 late Thursday morning to report something they conceived to be a serious emergency: a three-foot constricting snake native to Africa nestled in some leaves at the end of their Willow Glen neighborhood driveway.
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Antioch police search for gunman after gas station cashier fatally shot in 'botched robbery'
Police in Antioch are searching for a suspect after a convenience store clerk was fatally shot early Saturday morning during what they described as a "botched robbery."
Update: Powell Street BART station reopens after major medical emergency
BART officials reported the Powell Street station was now reopened following a major medical emergency that shut it down for about an hour Saturday morning.
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
Major injury traffic collision closes San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara
The Santa Clara Police Department is reporting a major injury traffic collision that closed the San Tomas Expressway at El Camino Real Saturday morning.
NASA succeeds in putting Orion space capsule into lunar orbit, eclipsing Apollo 13's distance
Mission controllers with the Artemis program just wrapped up a critical maneuver to put the Orion space capsule into a record-breaking lunar orbit. It will now eclipse Apollo 13 to become the most distant human-capable craft ever launched from Earth.
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Antioch police search for gunman after gas station cashier fatally shot in 'botched robbery'
Police in Antioch are searching for a suspect after a convenience store clerk was fatally shot early Saturday morning during what they described as a "botched robbery."
Update: Powell Street BART station reopens after major medical emergency
BART officials reported the Powell Street station was now reopened following a major medical emergency that shut it down for about an hour Saturday morning.
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
Major injury traffic collision closes San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara
The Santa Clara Police Department is reporting a major injury traffic collision that closed the San Tomas Expressway at El Camino Real Saturday morning.
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
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Update: Powell Street BART station reopens after major medical emergency
BART officials reported the Powell Street station was now reopened following a major medical emergency that shut it down for about an hour Saturday morning.
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost after slow Black Friday
After closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday.
S.F. entrepreneur aims to bring free solar power to the unhoused
Among the many things plaguing the homeless population, here's one more: keeping mobile phones charged. Now, a San Francisco student is bringing a literal ray of hope to people on the streets.
Online shopping reshapes Black Friday traditions
To some, Black Friday still means camping out and waiting in lines to score bargains in the overnight or morning hours.
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Antioch police search for gunman after gas station cashier fatally shot in 'botched robbery'
Police in Antioch are searching for a suspect after a convenience store clerk was fatally shot early Saturday morning during what they described as a "botched robbery."
Caltrans to begin repaving, improvements to Alameda's Encinal Avenue
Caltrans has scheduled repaving and other improvement work to Encinal Avenue between Broadway and Sherman Street in Alameda for December.
Shopping activity on Small Business Saturday rivals Black Friday
Many small business owners across the Bay Area have spent the past few months preparing for Small Business Saturday.
Mayor Schaaf unveils safety initiatives to spur holiday business in Oakland
Outgoing Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf this week unveiled new public safety initiatives for many of the city's retail districts in hopes to attract shoppers and support businesses as they continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Contra Costa deputies investigate a pair of Bay Point Thanksgiving homicides
A 62-year-old Bay Point resident died and a suspect was in custody in a Thanksgiving morning homicide.
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Major injury traffic collision closes San Tomas Expressway in Santa Clara
The Santa Clara Police Department is reporting a major injury traffic collision that closed the San Tomas Expressway at El Camino Real Saturday morning.
Cold weather shelter in Mountain View to reopen with extended hours
Santa Clara County officials announced Friday its cold weather shelter program in Mountain View will reopen next week with expanded hours.
Spartan Food Pantry provides vital groceries to SJSU students in need
Inflation is hitting families hard this holiday, and that includes Bay Area college students who rely on campus food pantries as a critical resource.
Health precautions still advised as Bay Area families gather for Thanksgiving
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
3.0 quake near Mount Hamilton shakes South Bay
A small earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude rattled the South Bay Wednesday afternoon, hitting in the same area where a 5.1 magnitude quake struck last month.
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Petaluma police make 9 DUI arrests after Thanksgiving Eve celebrations downtown
Police in Petaluma arrested nine people for allegedly driving under the influence after "saturating" the downtown area due to heavy Thanksgiving eve revelry.
Fairfield Police: Domestic dispute leads to double stabbing; 1 dead
One person has died following a domestic dispute that led to two people being stabbed in a Fairfield apartment complex Wednesday night, police said.
Michigan man accused of threatening Rep. Garamendi, FBI head
A Michigan man used the phone and internet to make violent threats against a Northern California congressman and the head of the FBI, authorities said Tuesday.
Model home on display in Wine Country built for wildfire country
A modular home construction company hosted an open house in Santa Rosa to show off dwellings built to resist fire.
Marin County health officials warn of surging winter viruses
The Marin County Public Health Department is warning the community about a surge in winter viruses and offering recommendations to protect families as the holidays approach.
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Thompson-Robinson rallies UCLA past Cal, 35-28
Dorian Thompson-Robinson ran for two touchdowns and passed for another as No. 17 UCLA rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat California 35-28 on Friday.
Kings beat Sharks 5-2
Jaret Anderson-Dolan had a goal and an assist for his first two points of the season and the Kings beat the Sharks 5-2 on Friday night.
Steph Curry scores 33 points as Warriors beat Jazz
Stephen Curry scored 33 points with six 3-pointers to lead all five Golden State starters in double figures and the Warriors beat the Jazz 129-118 on Friday night.
World Cup: U.S., England play to a scoreless draw
England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after a 1-1 draw in South Africa in 2010.
49ers' balanced offense provides big challenge to Saints
Coach Kyle Shanahan knows it's a challenge to keep all of his playmakers involved in the San Francisco 49ers' offense after the addition of Christian McCaffrey.
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Antioch police search for gunman after gas station cashier fatally shot in 'botched robbery'
Police in Antioch are searching for a suspect after a convenience store clerk was fatally shot early Saturday morning during what they described as a "botched robbery."
Man hijacks San Francisco Muni bus in Mission District
A man who hijacked a Muni bus in San Francisco's Mission District and crashed into several cars before coming to a stop was arrested Friday night, according to police.
Petaluma police make 9 DUI arrests after Thanksgiving Eve celebrations downtown
Police in Petaluma arrested nine people for allegedly driving under the influence after "saturating" the downtown area due to heavy Thanksgiving eve revelry.
Contra Costa deputies investigate a pair of Bay Point Thanksgiving homicides
A 62-year-old Bay Point resident died and a suspect was in custody in a Thanksgiving morning homicide.
Walmart gunman bought gun hours before rampage, left a "death note"
The gunman didn't have a criminal history, officials said.
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NASA succeeds in putting Orion space capsule into lunar orbit, eclipsing Apollo 13's distance
Mission controllers with the Artemis program just wrapped up a critical maneuver to put the Orion space capsule into a record-breaking lunar orbit. It will now eclipse Apollo 13 to become the most distant human-capable craft ever launched from Earth.
S.F. entrepreneur aims to bring free solar power to the unhoused
Among the many things plaguing the homeless population, here's one more: keeping mobile phones charged. Now, a San Francisco student is bringing a literal ray of hope to people on the streets.
Amazon workers in 30 other countries protest on Black Friday
Activists rallied in front of Bezos' Manhattan penthouse and walked out of St. Louis warehouse to protest working conditions.
Musk announces 'amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts
A month after he bought Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting "amnesty" for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.
Judge recommends prison "camp" for Elizabeth Holmes
Judge Davila suggested the founder of Theranos, who was convicted of fraud, be sent to a minimum-security facility.
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Cold weather shelter in Mountain View to reopen with extended hours
Santa Clara County officials announced Friday its cold weather shelter program in Mountain View will reopen next week with expanded hours.
Gobble gobble yawn. Investigating the Thanksgiving 'food coma'
Turkey contains tryptophan which produces seratonin however we don't consume nearly enough turkey at one meal to create the serotonin needed to make us sleepy.
Stanford sued by family of goalie Katie Meyer over treatment before her suicide
The parents of recently deceased Stanford soccer player Katie Meyer filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford on Wednesday, with the family saying the 21-year-old goalie was distressed about facing discipline over an incident from August 2021.
Some travelers take virus precautions as Thanksgiving travel rush resumes
As the busiest holiday travel season in years gets into full swing, some travelers said protecting themselves from rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV is a priority.
Health precautions still advised as Bay Area families gather for Thanksgiving
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
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Trump dined with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, adviser says
The former president said in a statement that West "arrived with a guest whom I had never met and knew nothing about."
Mayor Schaaf unveils safety initiatives to spur holiday business in Oakland
Outgoing Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf this week unveiled new public safety initiatives for many of the city's retail districts in hopes to attract shoppers and support businesses as they continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.
Musk announces 'amnesty' for suspended Twitter accounts
A month after he bought Twitter for $44 billion, Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting "amnesty" for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.
Foxconn apologizes for wage dispute that sparked violent protests at factory
The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
Biden talks stricter gun laws during Thanksgiving trek to Nantucket
The Bidens, along with their two-year-old grandson Beau, visited firefighters at a Nantucket Firehouse to thank them for their hard work.
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LGBTQ lawmakers now make up 10% percent of California legislature
While LGBTQ candidates and their supporters celebrated several milestone victories around the nation in this year's midterm elections, California quietly reached its own: At least 10% of its state lawmakers identify publicly as LGBTQ, believed to be a first for any U.S. legislature.
LGBTQ community shows support for Colorado shooting victims at SF Queer Bowling Night
Queer Bowling Night in San Francisco was a light-hearted and family-friendly event, but many had their minds on the tragedy over the weekend.
Dad who subdued shooter in Colorado LGBTQ club speaks out
Fierro said that his military training and the instinct to protect those around him made him react instantly.
Bay Area lawmaker sounds alarm on homophobia, antisemitism driving recent violence
n wake of recent violence, including a mass shooting at an LGBT nightclub over the weekend, State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco is sounding the alarm on rising homophobia and antisemitism.
SF Castro District reacts to Colorado mass shooting with anger, pain, sadness; 'It just never stops'
Emotions ranged from anger to sadness at the corner of Market and Castro over the LGBTQ nightclub shooting in Colorado Springs at a Sunday night vigil.
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Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
One-man radio station in shadow of Mount Shasta keeps the rock rollin'
Northern California can claim something of an antique: rock 'n roll radio done the old fashioned way and, for one man, that means doing it the hard way.
Safety tips for handling those Thanksgiving leftovers
USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers says it's critical to handle those Thanksgiving leftovers properly.
French bulldog named Winston wins best in show at National Dog Show
One of Winston's owners is an NFL player.
Italian prog-horror soundtrack master comes to the Castro
Italian progressive-rock outfit Claudio Simonetti's Goblin provides the live scores for the horror classics 'Suspiria' Tuesday night at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco.
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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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First Alert Weather Saturday Morning Forecast
Meteorologist Darren Peck shares the weekend weather outlook for the Bay Area (11-26-2022)
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KPIX 5 Morning News headlines for Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
Man arrested for hijacking Muni bus and attacking driver
A man boarded a Muni bus in the Mission District Friday night, forcibly took control and drove away, crashing into several cars before coming to a stop where he was arrested. (11-25-22)
S.F. shopkeeper hopes for Small Business Saturday boost
After closing his boutique San Francisco shoe store early on Black Friday, the owner is hopeful business will pick up on Small Business Saturday. Betty Yu reports. (11-25-22)
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Here's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (11-25-22)
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North Bay woodworker's creations helping feed needy families
A Santa Rosa man has found a creative way to raise money for Food for Bay Area Families by using his passion in life to construct his own way of giving.
South SF student group founds project to help abuse survivors heal
A group of students based in South San Francisco has earned recognition for a service project that was developed to help abuse survivors.
JA: Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
After years of living next to an abandoned city lot, a Richmond woman took matters into her own hands, and ended up creating a thriving place of community in her neighborhood.
East Bay women spearhead important fundraising event for Fremont ministry
Two East Bay women lead a half century fundraising tradition that has its roots in the oldest Mission olive orchard in the state.
Dynamic duo helps businesses in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood
A pair of native San Franciscans is building a sense of community and empowerment in underserved neighborhoods.
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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.