Ex-eBay execs get prison time for sending live spiders to reporters
In terror campaign, eBay employees stalked online newsletter publishers and sent disturbing deliveries to their home.
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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.
US Coast Guard, Navy, local responders search for missing diver off Monterey County coast
The US Coast Guard and other first responders continued a maritime search for a missing diver off of Fanshell Beach in Monterey County on Sunday, according to a Coast Guard spokesman.
Lives disrupted; East Oakland residents remain out of their flood-damaged apartments
Skies have been clear for more than a week, but dozens of families evacuated from their flooded apartment building on New Year's Eve still can't go home.
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.
Driver charged with DUI after hitting pedestrian in Emeryville
A San Francisco man was taken into custody on DUI charges Saturday afternoon after he allegedly struck a pedestrian near the IKEA store in Emeryville.
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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.
US Coast Guard, Navy, local responders search for missing diver off Monterey County coast
The US Coast Guard and other first responders continued a maritime search for a missing diver off of Fanshell Beach in Monterey County on Sunday, according to a Coast Guard spokesman.
Lives disrupted; East Oakland residents remain out of their flood-damaged apartments
Skies have been clear for more than a week, but dozens of families evacuated from their flooded apartment building on New Year's Eve still can't go home.
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.
Driver charged with DUI after hitting pedestrian in Emeryville
A San Francisco man was taken into custody on DUI charges Saturday afternoon after he allegedly struck a pedestrian near the IKEA store in Emeryville.
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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.
Police search for 2 armed robbery suspects after South San Francisco business targeted
Two armed robbery suspects out of South San Francisco remain on the loose late Saturday night, more than a day after they robbed a business at gunpoint and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Asian, Black communities celebrate Lunar New Year together in S.F. Bayview
After recent tragedies involving both the Asian American and Black communities, an event in San Francisco's Bayview District Saturday aimed to bring the two groups together.
South City police seek suspects following Friday armed robbery
Police in South San Francisco are searching for two suspects who robbed a business at gunpoint on Friday.
Half Moon Bay vigil marks start of community's recovery from mass shooting
Hundreds gathered in downtown Half Moon Bay Friday night for a vigil to remember victims of Monday's mass shooting.
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Lives disrupted; East Oakland residents remain out of their flood-damaged apartments
Skies have been clear for more than a week, but dozens of families evacuated from their flooded apartment building on New Year's Eve still can't go home.
Driver charged with DUI after hitting pedestrian in Emeryville
A San Francisco man was taken into custody on DUI charges Saturday afternoon after he allegedly struck a pedestrian near the IKEA store in Emeryville.
Concord city council rejects proposal to develop Naval Weapons Station
The Concord city council rejected the Concord First Partners proposal for the development of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station at a special meeting Saturday.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urges calm ahead of Tyre Nichols beating video release
Ahead of Friday's scheduled release of the video showing the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao urged citizens to be peaceful during any protests.
Worker charged in August poisoning death of Walnut Creek nursing home resident
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced that a worker at an Atria nursing home in Walnut Creek has been charged with felony elder abuse in the poisoning death of a 94-year-old resident last August.
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US Coast Guard, Navy, local responders search for missing diver off Monterey County coast
The US Coast Guard and other first responders continued a maritime search for a missing diver off of Fanshell Beach in Monterey County on Sunday, according to a Coast Guard spokesman.
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.
Two die in San Jose stolen car crash; Teen driver arrested for vehicular manslaughter
Two teenagers were killed and a third arrested for vehicular manslaughter early Friday after the stolen Hyundai Sedan they were in careened out of control and slammed into a light pole.
CHP holds 2nd supply airlift for Big Sur residents cut off by Highway 1 slides
The California Highway Patrol was lifting supplies by helicopter Friday to residents affected by closures on state Highway 1 due to major slides near the Big Sur coast, Monterey County officials said.
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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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Brock Purdy, Jalen Hurts set for college-era rematch in NFC title Sunday
Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy could be primed for a shootout in the NFC championship game.
Couture leads Sharks past Penguins to end skid
The San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night to snap a four-game skid.
Curry's 35 points send Warriors past Raptors, 129-117
Stephen Curry had 35 points and 11 assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Toronto Raptors 129-117 on Friday night.
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.
NFC Championship: Bold trades keyed offensive jolts for 49ers, Eagles
The San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers.
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Driver charged with DUI after hitting pedestrian in Emeryville
A San Francisco man was taken into custody on DUI charges Saturday afternoon after he allegedly struck a pedestrian near the IKEA store in Emeryville.
Did clues from an Apple Watch solve a student's murder?
Investigators follow a digital trail of text messages from the watch of Ole Miss student Ally Kostial.
Police search for 2 armed robbery suspects after South San Francisco business targeted
Two armed robbery suspects out of South San Francisco remain on the loose late Saturday night, more than a day after they robbed a business at gunpoint and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
South City police seek suspects following Friday armed robbery
Police in South San Francisco are searching for two suspects who robbed a business at gunpoint on Friday.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
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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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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.
Nancy Pelosi: 'Absolutely no intention of seeing the deadly assault on my husband's life'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi told reporters emphatically Friday that she will not view a police bodycam video of the violent assault of her husband during a home invasion of the couple's San Francisco home.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bay Area lawmaker proposes Lunar New Year holiday for community colleges
A state assemblyman from San Francisco has introduced a new bill that would give California community colleges the option to observe Lunar New Year as a state holiday.
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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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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.
Bay Area composer mixes classical and electronic music in groundbreaking way
A Bay Area composer whose work is nominated for a Grammy Award this year fuses classical music and electronic beats is changing the way we perceive and experience music.
SF Sketchfest rolls through first week of programming
The 20th annual SF Sketchfest continues through its first full week with tributes to Laraine Newman, 'A Mighty Wind' and Bruce Campbell and appearances by Maria Bamford, Andy Richter and much more.
Local metal veterans Slough Feg headline Oakland's Elbo Room
Holding the banner for true metal high for over three decades, headbanging San Francisco outfit Slough Feg plays to its loyal fans at the Elbo Room in Oakland this Friday night.
Leftfield comic brings show to Thee Stork Club in Oakland
Talent Moat presents a sold-out show with anti-comic Neil Hamburger at Thee Stork Club in Oakland Friday with opening act Major Entertainer Mike.
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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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49ers fans gearing up for Sunday's NFC Championship Game
Fan frenzy on the rise as kickoff nears
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Light showers and windy conditions on Sunday
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East Oakland apartment complex residents still forced out of residences by flood damage
Dozens of families evacuated from their flooded apartment building on New Year's Eve still can't go home.
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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.