North Korea launches ICBM with range to hit the Bay Area, Japan says
At the APEC summit in Bangkok, Vice President Harris strongly condemned the test, calling it a "brazen violation of multiple U.N. Security resolutions."
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At least 153 dead, 133 injured in stampede during Seoul's Halloween festivities
Emergency workers and pedestrians desperately performed CPR on people lying in the streets after the crush in the capital's leisure district of Itaewon.
Fans stunned as BTS announces "hiatus" to work on solo projects
BTS announced they will take a break to work on solo projects but reassured fans that they will "return someday"
Seoul: Where Business Opportunities Abound; Entrepreneurial Dreams Come True
Seoul, South Korea, is a dynamic city; a place not only just where the old meets the new, but also where the old and the new work together to create the future.
Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul: Abandoned Space Reimagined
Seoul, South Korea is a metropolitan city buzzing with newness and excitement.
Marin Woman Shocked When DNA Test Reveals S. Korean Brother She Never Knew
A Marin County woman who was adopted from South Korea was shocked when her DNA test revealed she has a brother living in Oregon.
South Korea Begins Removing Mines From Heavily Fortified Border
Seoul says South Korea has begun clearing mines from two sites inside the heavily fortified border with North Korea under a package of tension-reduction deal between the rivals.
Hackers Steal $31 Million Worth Of South Korean Cryptocurrency Bithumb
Cyberattacks from late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning led to the loss of 35 billion South Korean won worth of cryptocurrencies.
North, South Korea Leaders Hold Surprise 2nd Summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met for the second time in a month on Saturday, holding a surprise summit at a border truce village.
North Korea Says Denuclearization Is Off the Table
North Korea's first vice foreign minister says the country has no interest in a summit with the United States if it's going to be a "one-sided" affair where it's pressured to give up its nukes.
North Korea Invites Media to Observe Nuke Site Demolition
North Korea said Saturday that it will dismantle its nuclear test site on May 23-25, in a dramatic event that would set up leader Kim Jong Un's summit with President Donald Trump next month.
North And South Korea Vow To End War In Historic Accord
They signed the Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification on the Korean Peninsula, which commits the two countries to denuclearization and talks to bring a formal end to conflict.
Kim Jong Un Crosses Border to Meet South Korea President
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history Friday by crossing over the world's most heavily armed border to greet South Korean President Moon Jae-in for talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons.
North Korea Leader Kim Says He'll Halt Nuke and ICBM Tests
North Korea announced it will suspend nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile launches ahead of its summits with Seoul and Washington.
White House: Planned Trump Meeting With Kim Validates Approach
The White House said Friday the U.S. push to isolate North Korea compelled the reclusive nation to reach out for presidential-level talks, validating the Trump administration's hard-line strategy of economic penalties and bellicose barbs.
Trump Says He'll Meet With North Korea's Kim Jong Un
After months of trading insults and threats of nuclear annihilation, President Donald Trump agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un by May to negotiate an end to Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program.
North Korea Said To Be Open To Nuke Talks With US
After years of refusal, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing to discuss the fate of his atomic arsenal with the United States.
U.S. Figure Skater Nathan Chen at Loss to Explain Shaky Showing
Figure skater Nathan Chen is at a loss for words trying to explain where his Olympic short program went awry, one that left the American medal contender fortunate just to qualify for the free skate.
Red Gerard Wins Slopestyle Snowboarding, Takes USA's 1st Gold at 2018 Winter Olympics
Redmond Gerard, a 17-year-old Colorado snowboarder drilled his final run in slopestyle to edge Canadians Max Parrot and Mark McMorris and give the United States its first gold medal at the PyeongChang Games.
No Olympic Truce For US, North Korea In Pyeongchang
Forget an Olympic truce. The rhetoric war between North Korea and the Trump administration hasn't skipped a beat in Pyeongchang.
No Olympic Truce For US, North Korea In Pyeongchang
Forget an Olympic truce. The rhetoric war between North Korea and the Trump administration hasn't skipped a beat in Pyeongchang.
With Extraordinary Political Theater, Winter Olympics Begin
In an extraordinary show of unexpected unity, North and South Korea sat side by side Friday night as the 2018 Winter Olympics opened on the Korean Peninsula.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Preaches A Games Of 'Peace'
In an extraordinary show of unexpected unity, North and South Korea sat side by side Friday night under exploding fireworks that represented peace, not destruction.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Preaches A Games Of 'Peace'
In an extraordinary show of unexpected unity, North and South Korea sat side by side Friday night under exploding fireworks that represented peace, not destruction.
Dozens Dead in South Korea Hospital Fire
A fire swept through a hospital for the elderly in southeastern South Korea, killing nearly 40 people and injuring dozens in one of the country's deadliest fires.
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Bay Area police chiefs meet to wrestle with issues of diversity, staffing
A one-of-a-kind meeting this week where most of the Black police chiefs in the Bay Area held a summit and talked about solutions to hiring and retaining officers and ways to build trust in the communities.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
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New California oil well ban put on hold for voters to decide
California's law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools and other community sites has been put on hold until after voters decide next year whether to throw it out.
Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Bay Area police chiefs meet to wrestle with issues of diversity, staffing
A one-of-a-kind meeting this week where most of the Black police chiefs in the Bay Area held a summit and talked about solutions to hiring and retaining officers and ways to build trust in the communities.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
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Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos beheading found competent to stand trial
The man charged in the brutal beheading of a young mother on a street in San Carlos last year has been found competent to stand trial, prosecutors said.
Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
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Helicopter video: Watch 100 mph-plus pursuit on I-80 in East Bay
Two suspects trying to evade capture raced down I-80 and onto the streets of Oakland at speeds of over 100 mph before being arrested while attempting to flee on foot.
El Cerrito counted among state's "prohousing" communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the designation of three additional places in the state as "prohousing," according to a release from the governor's office on Friday.
Helicopter video: Watch early morning CHP chase of stolen truck suspect
An alleged truck thief was captured early Friday after a CHP pursuit onto the streets of Oakland
Teenage boy killed in early morning Oakland shooting
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday morning in the Eastmont neighborhood of Oakland.
Lunar New Year celebrated with zodiac rabbit mural in Concord
Along Willow Pass Road in Concord sits a parking structure beaming with a artistic celebration reflecting the Bay Area's Asian-American culture.
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Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
Palo Alto Police: Scammers use trick to steal necklace from woman
Police in Palo Alto are searching for two suspects who apparently tricked a woman to steal her necklace Thursday morning.
Santa Clara man arrested, charged in January 6 Capitol riot
A South Bay man was arrested this week and faces multiple charges for his alleged role in participating in the violent attack at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
State awards $375M to extend BART into downtown San Jose, Santa Clara
The state has awarded $375 million to a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority project extending BART another 6 miles and four stations into downtown San Jose and Santa Clara.
Suspect arrested after Pacific Grove crime spree -- carjackings, kidnapping, resisting arrest
A 36-year-old Seaside man has been arrested after an alleged crime spree that included carjackings, a kidnapping and resisting being taken into custody.
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Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
1 dead, 2 critically hurt in shooting, stabbing that followed Santa Rosa street dispute
A man was killed and two others were in critical condition following a brawl that ended in a stabbing and shooting in Santa Rosa overnight.
Sports
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California latest state making flag football a girls' high school sport
California approved a plan Friday to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
Nuggets beat Warriors 134-117
The Nuggets romped to a 134-117 win over the short-handed Warriors Thursday night.
Black-led group of investors has big plans to redevelop Oakland Coliseum site
The next chapter for the Oakland Coliseum is beginning to take shape, with a new landmark agreement that could possibly bring a new sports team to the facility.
49ers star Fred Warner's wife will "never" return to the Philly's Linc
In a recent TikTok, Sydney Warner said she was heckled by Eagles fans.
Warriors fall to Timberwolves in OT; 3-game win streak snapped
D'Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
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Search continues for man who fired blanks inside S.F. synagogue
Police in San Francisco are still trying to identify a man who walked into a Jewish synagogue this week, pulled out a pistol and fired blanks in front of the worshipers inside.
Suspect in horrific San Carlos beheading found competent to stand trial
The man charged in the brutal beheading of a young mother on a street in San Carlos last year has been found competent to stand trial, prosecutors said.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
4 arrested, 23 pounds of narcotics seized in SFPD drug investigation
Four people, including a juvenile, were arrested and 23 pounds of narcotics were seized this week as part of a drug investigation.
Technology
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Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
Apple suffers 1st quarterly sales decline in nearly 4 years
Apple on Thursday posted its first quarterly revenue drop in nearly four years after pandemic-driven restrictions on its China factories curtailed sales of the latest iPhone during the holiday season.
Google parent Alphabet posts lower Q4 profit amid ad squeeze, competition
Google's parent company Alphabet on Thursday posted lower profit and a small revenue increase for last year's fourth quarter, as a decline in online ad spending and competition from rivals weigh on the search giant.
Google 'rater' contract workers rally at Mountain View headquarters to demand higher pay
Dozens of Google workers from across the country rallied at Google headquarters Wednesday to demand higher wages and benefits from Google's parent company Alphabet.
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Santa Clara County to close mass COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites in late February
Santa Clara County will close its mass COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites by the end of the month as they are no longer essential to the county's pandemic response, county officials said Wednesday.
Politics
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California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Mass shooting throws spotlight on California farmworker living conditions
A Half Moon Bay Farmworker Advocate will attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address next week.
SF court of appeals approves mandatory body cams in 6 California prisons
On Thursday, a unanimous panel of the Court of Appeals affirmed, in great part, two 2020 orders of the district court that required the state to develop plans to remedy ongoing violations of earlier court orders. The plans required, among eight specific remedies, the use of fixed surveillance cameras and body-worn cameras in six state prisons.
FEMA disaster assistance for storm damage available for San Mateo County residents
Many people in San Mateo County are still cleaning up the damage from the January storms, but residents should be able to get a hand from the federal government as they pick up the pieces.
El Cerrito counted among state's "prohousing" communities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the designation of three additional places in the state as "prohousing," according to a release from the governor's office on Friday.
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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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Mission artist explores Hispanic traditions through sculptures, 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibit opening in San Francisco's Mission district on Saturday is celebrating Hispanic tradition through sculpture.
Obama portraits make a stop at the deYoung as part of nationwide tour
It was standing room only at the deYoung Museum, with people coming to get a glimpse of American royalty and perhaps closer to the American dream.
Golden girls from the Golden Age of Chinatown dance into new year
A group of golden girls from the golden age of San Francisco's Chinatown still regularly takes to the stage to pay homage to their past.
Bay Area blues legend Taj Majal talks about Grammy-nominated album 'Get On Board'
Bay Area blues legend Taj Majal talks to CBS News Bay Area about his Grammy-nominated collaboration with longtime friend Ry Cooder that pays tribute to blues duo Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.
Jessy Wilson on 'Keep Rising' anthem and the hope it brings
Singer-songwriter Jessy Wilson was ready to give up her musical dream when a film about female African warriors showed her the power of perseverance.
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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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California's reparations task force inches closer to final report
California's reparations task force inches closer to final report
California no longer requiring COVID vaccines to attend schools
California won't make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021. Tom Wait reports.
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Mission District artist explores Hispanic traditions and 'words of wisdom'
A new art exhibition celebrating some Hispanic traditions for sculpture opens in the Mission District on Saturday. Jose Martinez reports. (2-3-23)
Grammy Awards: Los Tigres Del Norte nominated for Best Regional Mexican Music Album
San Jose Norteño group Los Tigres Del Norte is the only Mexican group to win 6 Grammy awards and 12 Latin Grammys. Gianna Franco speaks with group members Jorge Hernández, Eduardo Hernández and Luis Hernández
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.