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Multi-vehicle crash midspan on San Mateo Bridge blocks lanes in both directions
CHP have issued a special traffic alert Friday afternoon following a collision involving four vehicles in eastbound lanes of Highway 92 on the San Mateo Bridge that for a time blocked lanes in both directions.
Elon Musk 2018 tweet unlawfully threatened UAW efforts at Tesla, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union.
Steve Kerr provides optimistic update on Andrew Wiggins' return
While we're not prepared to completely rule out the championship viability of any team that includes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, we can all agree that the Golden State Warriors, if they are going to make a serious playoff run, need Andrew Wiggins back.
At S.F. conference, TikTok attorney says company gave data to U.S. gov't
During a panel conversation at a conference in San Francisco, ByteDance's general counsel said TikTok has given user data to the U.S. government in response to requests related to law enforcement.
Benicia officials warn of Friday night 'La Migra' game played by high school students
Police and school officials warned Benicia residents of high school students who plan to play a controversial citywide tag game called "La Migra" Friday night.
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Multi-vehicle crash midspan on San Mateo Bridge blocks lanes in both directions
CHP have issued a special traffic alert Friday afternoon following a collision involving four vehicles in eastbound lanes of Highway 92 on the San Mateo Bridge that for a time blocked lanes in both directions.
Elon Musk 2018 tweet unlawfully threatened UAW efforts at Tesla, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union.
Steve Kerr provides optimistic update on Andrew Wiggins' return
While we're not prepared to completely rule out the championship viability of any team that includes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, we can all agree that the Golden State Warriors, if they are going to make a serious playoff run, need Andrew Wiggins back.
At S.F. conference, TikTok attorney says company gave data to U.S. gov't
During a panel conversation at a conference in San Francisco, ByteDance's general counsel said TikTok has given user data to the U.S. government in response to requests related to law enforcement.
Benicia officials warn of Friday night 'La Migra' game played by high school students
Police and school officials warned Benicia residents of high school students who plan to play a controversial citywide tag game called "La Migra" Friday night.
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Multi-vehicle crash midspan on San Mateo Bridge blocks lanes in both directions
CHP have issued a special traffic alert Friday afternoon following a collision involving four vehicles in eastbound lanes of Highway 92 on the San Mateo Bridge that for a time blocked lanes in both directions.
2 arrested following strong-arm robbery at Pacifica grocery store
Police in Pacifica arrested a woman and a 17-year-old girl in connection with a strong-arm robbery at a supermarket on Wednesday.
Half Moon Bay struggles to find housing for those displaced by mass shooting
While farmers in Half Moon Bay have been impacted by this year's seemingly endless storms, some farm workers are also still recovering from the trauma of the mass shooting at two farms in January.
Abducted Bay Area woman still missing in Mexico; FBI post international reward
The FBI was offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to the recovery of Monica de Leon Barba, a Bay Area woman who was kidnapped in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, while walking home from work with her dog in November.
San Francisco art exhibit tells the untold story of migrant women
In celebration of Women's History Month, a new exhibition featuring the works of Mexican artists Georgina Reskala and Arleene Correa Valencia has opened, exploring lesser known stories of migration and immigration.
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Benicia officials warn of Friday night 'La Migra' game played by high school students
Police and school officials warned Benicia residents of high school students who plan to play a controversial citywide tag game called "La Migra" Friday night.
Former manager of Filipino food giant Ramar Foods pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme
The former accounting manager at a long-established Filipino frozen food production company in Pittsburg pleaded guilty Thursday to several charges related to an embezzlement scheme through which she pilfered more than $1 million.
Police union's attorney criticizes Antioch mayor for briefing about officers placed on leave
An attorney representing Antioch's police union criticized the city's mayor Friday for holding a press conference a day earlier regarding the placing of several officers on administrative leave due to policy violations.
Police pursuit crash triggers widespread Oakland power outage
A high-speed pursuit in Oakland ended with an early Friday morning crash into a utility pole, triggering a power outage that had thousands of residents waking up in the dark.
A's fans welcome 2023 season amid uncertainty of team's future home
Fans of the Oakland A's were thrilled to celebrate Opening Day at RingCentral Coliseum as tailgaters camped out for hours ahead of the first pitch Thursday. But the excitement of a new season is overshadowed by the unclear future of their home.
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Fire survivor donates to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center burn unit
Michael Van Every is bringing love and hope to what can be one of the most painful places: the burn center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Longtime San Jose antique dealers on verge of being forced out
Longtime antique dealers in San Jose are struggling to survive and now they're at risk of being pushed out entirely from a once-thriving antique shopping district.
Palo Alto architect designs 'plug-in' accessory dwelling unit
California's housing crisis has innovators thinking outside the box to come up with solutions from many angles. In Palo Alto, one architect has a novel plan to help multigenerational households.
Woman killed in South San Jose hit-and-run identified
A woman killed in a hit-and-run collision in San Jose last weekend has been identified by a city councilmember as Limin Cao.
Monterey Co. approves limited eviction moratorium for residents impacted by recent floods
An eviction moratorium was unanimously passed by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday for unincorporated county residents impacted by flooding from atmospheric rainstorms in March.
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Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Elephant seals return to Drakes Beach in Point Reyes for their periodic get-together
As is their custom, elephant seals are throwing their weight around at picturesque Drakes Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County and park officials are giving them wide berth.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police activity
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato due to police activity has been lifted, police said at 10:30 a.m.
San Leandro man arrested in Mill Valley with weapons cache, booby trap device
A 28-year-old San Leandro man was in custody after an early Thursday morning traffic stop in Mill Valley uncovered a cache of weapons and a booby trap device inside his vehicle.
Necropsy shows gray whale washed up on Bolinas Beach died from ship strike
The death of a gray whale found on Bolinas Beach last week was most likely caused by blunt force trauma from a vessel, the Marine Mammal Center said Thursday.
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Steve Kerr provides optimistic update on Andrew Wiggins' return
While we're not prepared to completely rule out the championship viability of any team that includes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, we can all agree that the Golden State Warriors, if they are going to make a serious playoff run, need Andrew Wiggins back.
'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star on the dangers of concussions
Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age, but those goals vanished after suffering from concussions.
A's fans welcome 2023 season amid uncertainty of team's future home
Fans of the Oakland A's were thrilled to celebrate Opening Day at RingCentral Coliseum as tailgaters camped out for hours ahead of the first pitch Thursday. But the excitement of a new season is overshadowed by the unclear future of their home.
Couture scores in overtime to lift Sharks past Golden Knights
Logan Couture scored at 50 seconds of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
A's rally to Opening Day win over Angels after Ohtani exits
Aledmys Díaz rallied the Athletics on a tiebreaking single in the eighth for a 2-1 win over the Angels on Thursday night.
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Former manager of Filipino food giant Ramar Foods pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme
The former accounting manager at a long-established Filipino frozen food production company in Pittsburg pleaded guilty Thursday to several charges related to an embezzlement scheme through which she pilfered more than $1 million.
2 arrested following strong-arm robbery at Pacifica grocery store
Police in Pacifica arrested a woman and a 17-year-old girl in connection with a strong-arm robbery at a supermarket on Wednesday.
Santa Rosa Safeway armed robbery suspects captured after high-speed pursuit
Three suspects were in custody after a Thursday night armed robbery at a Santa Rosa Safeway store ended with their arrest after a high-speed freeway pursuit.
Police union's attorney criticizes Antioch mayor for briefing about officers placed on leave
An attorney representing Antioch's police union criticized the city's mayor Friday for holding a press conference a day earlier regarding the placing of several officers on administrative leave due to policy violations.
Update: Novato shelter-in-place lifted following police activity
A shelter-in-place order issued Friday morning in Novato due to police activity has been lifted, police said at 10:30 a.m.
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Elon Musk 2018 tweet unlawfully threatened UAW efforts at Tesla, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union.
At S.F. conference, TikTok attorney says company gave data to U.S. gov't
During a panel conversation at a conference in San Francisco, ByteDance's general counsel said TikTok has given user data to the U.S. government in response to requests related to law enforcement.
Sam Bankman-Fried to likely challenge new crypto charges, lawyer says
A lawyer for Sam Bankman-Fried signaled Thursday that the onetime cryptocurrency darling is challenging the validity of new charges added to an indictment after he agreed to be brought to the United States in December from the Bahamas rather than fight extradition.
Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.
Musk, scientists call for halt to AI race sparked by ChatGPT
Are tech companies moving too fast in rolling out powerful artificial intelligence technology that could one day outsmart humans?
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'The season is frankly a blur'; former Stanford volleyball star on the dangers of concussions
Stanford volleyball star Hayley Hodson had Olympic dreams from a young age, but those goals vanished after suffering from concussions.
Millions are about to lose Medicaid. Here's why — and what to do.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
Fire survivor donates to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center burn unit
Michael Van Every is bringing love and hope to what can be one of the most painful places: the burn center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
FDA approves over-the-counter sales of Narcan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription
Alameda, Contra Costa to continue mask mandates for staff at skilled nursing facilities
As state health officials lift the mask mandate for health care settings, Alameda and Contra Costa counties will continue requiring face coverings for staff at skilled nursing facilities.
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EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is clearing the way for California rules that will phase out the sale of diesel-powered trucks.
Trump "upset" and "angry" but "not worried" about indictment, attorney says
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump.
Trump Indicted: Political experts analyze Manhattan DA's historic move
Reaction to the criminal indictment of former Pres. Donald Trump from California congressman Adam Schiff and Sonoma State University professor David McCuan. (3-30-23)
Newsom starts campaign to boost red-state Democrats, take on GOP governors
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
What happens now that Trump has been indicted?
Here is what is likely to come next, according to a former prosecutor and law enforcement sources.
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Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance'
Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.
California lawmakers may drop travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
State Senate leader Toni Atkins announced legislation that would end the ban and replace it with an advertising campaign in those states that promotes acceptance and inclusion for the LGBTQ community.
California may end travel ban to states with anti-LGBT laws
California's travel ban has been in effect since 2017. It requires the state Attorney General to maintain a list of states subject to the ban. That list has grown quickly as states have passed laws restricting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors and stopping transgender women and girls from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
Sharks goalie Reimer declines to wear Pride jersey
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Anti-trans encounter in San Francisco caught on camera
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
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Gwyneth Paltrow not responsible for ski crash, jury finds in civil trial
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
Celebrated LA band Hooveriii headlines Thee Stork Club in Oakland
Acclaimed Los Angeles-based sextet Hooveriii returns to the Bay Area for this Thursday night show at Thee Stork Club in Oakland.
Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
Nashville psych outfit All Them Witches holds residency at San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill
Nashville-based crew All Them Witches brings its transporting brand of sprawling psychedelia to the Bottom of the Hill for a three-night residency playing a different album in its entirety each night along with a selection of other tunes.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
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Dude, Where's My Driver?; Take a 360 degree ride inside of a fully autonomous car
From the engineering prowess of the Golden Gate Bridge to its earthquake-resistant skyscrapers, San Francisco has always been ahead of the curve.
VR 360 View: Adaptive skiing giving lift to people with disabilities
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
VR 360 View: Devastating wildfire compels family to adopt a new lifestyle among the Redwoods
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
Take a 360-degree Fleet Week VR flight with KPIX's Lt. Jessica Burch
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
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.
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Sea lion pup released back into the wild at Cabrillo Beach
A rescued sea lion pup named 'King' was released at Cabrillo Beach along with three of his friends on Friday.
How Trump indictment could impact the political landscape
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks San Jose State Senior Lecturer of Political Science Robert Ovetz about the political impact of indicting a former President, and how the January 6th House hearings could impact the indictment
What to expect following Trump's indictment
CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Cal State East Bay Professor of History and Communication Dr. Nolan Higdon about the historic nature of this case, the lack of precedent, and how this could impact the presidential race
PIX Now -- Friday afternoon headlines from the KPIX newsroom
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Friday, March 31, 2023.
SJSU Professor Dr. Robert Ovetz weighs in on indictment of former President Trump
Elizabeth Cook interviews San Jose State University Political Science Professor Robert Ovetz about Trump indictment (3-31-2023)
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JA: San Francisco nonprofit gives free eyeglasses to at-risk kids
The head of a San Francisco nonprofit that's been a "rock" of support for at-risk children has expanded its vision to meet a critical need that arose during the pandemic.
Former boxer's nonprofit using the ring to help at-risk kids battle life's challenges
A former boxer has spent the last 20 years training at-risk children in the sport that gave him a fighting chance at life off the streets.
Redwood City gardener still hard at work giving scholarships after 15 years
When Catalino Tapia came to the U.S. many years ago, he had a sixth-grade education, six dollars in his pocket, and the American dream. He won a national Jefferson Award for his creative scholarship program in 2009. Since then, has given hundreds of students a chance to pursue their dreams.
JA: 49ers defensive end tackles literacy in his free time
A member of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line helps level the playing field to give underserved children a playbook for future success.
JA: Nonprofit donates basic income to 100 people experiencing homelessness
A former tech entrepreneur's innovative idea has reunited hundreds of homeless people with their families. Now, he's expanding into a groundbreaking support system that's one of the largest privately-funded pilots for people experiencing homelessness.
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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.