Sonoma County Holding Town Hall On Spending Federal Stimulus Funds
Preparing to spend $96 million in federal stimulus funds, Sonoma County is holding one last town hall Wednesday to gather suggestions for using the money.
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COVID: California to Begin Distributing Second Stimulus Payments
Officials with the California Franchise Tax Board have launched a section of the agency's website providing information for the upcoming Golden State Stimulus II payment for qualifying residents next month.
Sacramento Woman Denied Stimulus Money, Tax Returns Because IRS Says She's Dead
Watching home video Tiffany Ruvalcaba shot during a recent family trip to Tahoe, it's clear she isn't deceased.
COVID Relief: Bay Area Lawmakers Laud Passage Of $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
Bay Area legislators celebrated Wednesday following Congress' passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic relief and stimulus package.
COVID: Legislature Approves $600 Stimulus Payments For 5.7 Million Californians
California lawmakers on Monday cleared the way for 5.7 million people to get at least $600 in one-time payments, part of a state-sized coronavirus relief package.
COVID Relief: Our Children Will Pay For These Trillion Dollar Stimulus Packages
So far this year, the federal government has spent more than $3.5 trillion on COVID-19 relief and that's before this latest stimulus package was approved. So where is all that money coming from? The answer is: our children.
COVID Layoffs: Southwest Cancels Plans To Furlough 7,000 Employees After Trump Signs Stimulus
Southwest Airlines employees will be spared the company's next round of anticipated job cuts thanks to the new COVID-19 relief bill signed by President Trump.
COVID Relief: House Passes Bill To Increase Stimulus Checks to $2,000
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday voted to pass a bill to increase the $600 stimulus checks to $2,000, with 275 members voting for the bill and 134 voting against it.
COVID: Stimulus For Struggling Bay Area Families, Businesses Could Be Delayed After Trump Blasts $600 Checks
Congressional leaders are trying to figure out their next move after President Donald Trump threatened to veto the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, saying $600 stimulus checks should be increased to $2,000.
Need Grows In Bay Area Amid Ongoing Battle For COVID-19 Stimulus
While politicians in Washington battle over the specifics of a stimulus package for Americans in need, that need is growing for many Bay Area families and cities that could use some financial help.
Stimulus Check Update: What's The Latest On A Second Payment Package?
Stimulus discussions are back on the table in Washington, but time is growing short to deliver a second round of stimulus payments before the election.
Stimulus Check Update: Will Americans See More Financial Aid Before The Election?
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
Trump's Additional $300 Unemployment Benefits Could Now Last Up To Six Weeks
Unemployed individuals who qualify for an additional $300 under Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program may receive up to six weeks worth of benefits.
Trump's Additional Unemployment Benefit: What We Know Right Now
President Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program is intended to increase weekly unemployment benefits, but implementation has been slow.
Sens. Harris, Sanders Call For $2,000 Monthly Payments To Americans During Coronavirus Pandemic
This bill would grant married couples who file together $4,000 and $2,000 for each child up to three -- per month.
Senate Passes $483 Billion Aid Package To Restart Small Business Loan Program; Now To House, Trump's Approval
The Senate passed a $483 billion aid package. Some $331 billion will go to restart a small-business payroll loan program (PPP) that ran out of money last week. Also, $75 billion goes hospitals, and $25 billion to boost testing.
How To Get Your Stimulus Payment
The IRS has launched a website that gives you the ability to track the status of your economic stimulus payment from the federal government during the coronavirus pandemic.
IRS Launches 'Get My Payment' Tool To Help Americans Track Stimulus Money
The IRS has launched a website that gives you the ability to track the status of your economic stimulus payment from the federal government during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fremont Solyndra Factory Sold To Seagate For Fraction Of Original Price
Disk drive maker Seagate has reached a deal to buy the former Solyndra solar panel factory in Fremont for less than a third of the building's original price tag.
Opinion: Paul Ryan And His Little White Lies
While Paul Ryan is entitled to his own opinions, he is not entitled to his own facts. He lied to America about Medicare. He lied to America about the debt commission. He really lied to America about the stimulus and America's debt rating.
Seagate Technology To Buy Shuttered Solyndra Plant
Seagate Technology has reached a tentative deal to buy the former headquarters of solar company Solyndra.
Solyndra Agrees To Settle Suit Over Layoffs
Bankrupt solar company Solyndra has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle accusations that it failed to properly notify employees they would losing their jobs.
Opinion: Mitt Romney's Bailout Double Standard
Romney negotiated a $10 million federal bailout for his company, but has called for foreclosures to be allowed to "hit bottom" and letting Detroit go bankrupt.
Solyndra Wants More Time To File Bankruptcy Plan
An East Bay solar panel manufacturer that received a half-billion dollar loan from the federal government before filing for bankruptcy protection is asking for more time to file a reorganization plan.
Fact Check: Romney Misses A Mark On Solyndra Claim
Mitt Romney has revived charges about the failed solar company Solyndra as he assails President Barack Obama's green energy policy. But he didn't get the story completely straight when he accused the administration of favoring "cronies."
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Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires
Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure union leaders and drivers said would save thousands of jobs in the state.
Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest
The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first week of fall.
Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
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Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires
Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure union leaders and drivers said would save thousands of jobs in the state.
Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
Atmospheric river storm approaches California, Pacific Northwest
The arrival of an atmospheric river storm to California will coincide with the first week of fall.
Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
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San Francisco hold contest to design new "I Voted" sticker for 2024 elections
As the 2024 election season looms, San Francisco is taking a creative approach to engaging more voters.
Paid to stay sober; Programs to reward people addicted to drugs for staying clean showing results
U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what is known as contingency management programs.
San Francisco NoPa residents install planters to discourage homeless camping
Residents of one San Francisco neighborhood are installing street planters to discourage unhoused people who, they say, are more disturbed and threatening than preceding sidewalk squatters.
San Francisco teachers and school staff set for strike authorization vote
Another battle is unfolding in San Francisco as public school teachers and staff say they're ready to go on strike if negotiations with the district don't move forward.
Jury orders San Francisco Marriott Marquis to pay $20 million in disability lawsuit
The Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco is on the hook for $20 million after a jury found it failed to accommodate an employee's disability.
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Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
Stockton charter school employee arrested on suspicion of sex acts with minor
An employee at ABLE Charter Schools in Stockton was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual acts with a minor, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said.
Passenger stabbed aboard BART train at 19th St. Oakland station; Suspect arrested
A 44-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning for allegedly stabbing someone on a BART train in Oakland, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
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Weekend closure of northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose to impact South Bay traffic
Residents in San Jose should be prepared for traffic and detours due to the weekend closure of northbound State Route 87 between I-280 and State Route 85 starting Friday evening.
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in San Jose
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in San Jose on Friday morning, according to police.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
49ers beat Giants on Latino Heritage Night at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers went into their home opener 2-0 so fans were already excited but many weren't just celebrating their team – they were celebrating their culture.
Farmworkers struggling with housing to receive assistance from the state
This year, officials started paying more attention to the deplorable living conditions some Bay Area farmworkers face. KPIX met a family in Gilroy that is just one of many who would benefit from new help being provided by the state.
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Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
Vallejo's application for state grant to fight retail theft is rejected
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
Windy fire weather keeps wildfire spotters vigilant on Mount Tamalpais
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
Smoky skies impacting daily life for some North Bay residents
The smoky skies this week caught some residents by surprise, but they say it's not as bad as previous years.
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Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings, Giants beat Dodgers to end skid
Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated the Dodgers 5-1 on Friday.
A's rally past the Tigers 8-2 to end 8-game losing streak
The A's rallied to end their eight-game losing streak with an 8-2 win over Detroit on Friday night.
49ers sign Lynch, Shanahan to multi-year extension
The San Francisco 49ers are banking on keeping a good thing going by extending the contracts of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan.
49ers focus on fixing flaws after rolling to 3-0 record to open the season
Three straight wins with 30 points scored in each game is just the kind of start the San Francisco 49ers wanted to have this year after being forced to climb out of early holes the past two years.
Raiders WR Davante Adams shows off new skills in heartfelt home renovation
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits didn't involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan.
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Berkeley man fatally shot near Lake Temescal, Oakland police says
Police in Oakland arrested a suspect involved in a Friday evening shooting that killed one man near Lake Temescal.
Calistoga police: Vehicle with stolen license plate crashes in police chase
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
Oakland small businesses set to 'strike' next week to spotlight rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines.
2-year-old boy dies after being critically injured in tragic Vallejo shooting
Police in Vallejo have confirmed detectives are investigating a shooting late Friday morning that left a two-year-old boy dead.
2 Santa Rosa teens arrested after tip about planned shooting at Montgomery High
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
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Cal Fire scores successes using A.I. to spot wildfires
Cal Fire says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode -- artificial intelligence.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure union leaders and drivers said would save thousands of jobs in the state.
iPhone 15 demand beats expectations, as fans worldwide line up to buy
Consumers are snatching up the iPhone 15 as they look to swap their old devices for something newer and more powerful, analysts said.
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, has removed 59,000 this year
Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, which are emerging as a major problem for customers of the short-term rental site.
Google sued for negligence after man drove off bridge while following map
The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence.
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Paid to stay sober; Programs to reward people addicted to drugs for staying clean showing results
U.S. cities wanting to pay people with drug addiction to stay sober have scored a major victory by getting more funding for what is known as contingency management programs.
California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers, saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medication abortions.
SCC Health: Bacteria from fish didn't cause SJ woman's quadruple amputation
Health officials in Santa Clara County have cast doubts on reports that a bacterial infection blamed on fish eaten by a San Jose woman caused her to undergo a quadruple amputation.
San Mateo County latest to order healthcare workers wear masks between late fall - spring
Healthcare workers in San Mateo County will be required to wear masks between November and April, amid concerns about the increased spread of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu and RSV during those months.
San Francisco health officials hope data on drug use will provide answers in fentanyl crisis
It is a problem across the Bay Area, but the fentanyl crisis is hitting San Francisco especially hard, with the city reporting August was one of its deadliest months for overdoses.
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Elon Musk says he'll donate funds to unseat S.F. supervisor
Elon Musk is going after a progressive San Francisco supervisor, vowing to get Dean Preston out of office. Sara Donchey reports. (9-22-23)
San Francisco hold contest to design new "I Voted" sticker for 2024 elections
As the 2024 election season looms, San Francisco is taking a creative approach to engaging more voters.
Federal judge again strikes down California high-capacity gun magazine ban
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines.
Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime.
US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
President Joe Biden's education chief says he's open to using "whatever levers" are available — including federal money — to discourage colleges from giving preference to the children of alumni and donors.
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Closed meeting by Sunol Glen School District raises some concerns after "special interests" flag vote
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" to be reviewed
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Sunol Glen School Board to hold closed session amid flag-ban controversy
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
Exclusive: DoD to review cases of LGBTQ+ vets denied honorable discharges
The Pentagon plans to make it easier for LGBTQ+ veterans to retroactively obtain honorable discharges they may have been denied because of their sexuality.
Oakland celebrates LGBTQ+ community with Pride Festival
Oakland Pride returns to the East Bay city's streets as cheerful crowds fill several downtown blocks for the Sunday festival and parade.
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Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon's Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Raiders WR Davante Adams shows off new skills in heartfelt home renovation
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is known for putting in the work on and off the field, but his latest exploits didn't involve catching footballs, instead using a paintbrush and a sledgehammer to help renovate a home for a very special fan.
Pacific Coast Fog Fest an opportunity for Pacifica businesses to reconnect with community
The 36th annual Pacific Coast Fog Fest begins Saturday, its second year back since the pandemic, at a critical time for small businesses that rely on major events to increase sales and keep them connected to the community.
Low and slow: Expressing Latino lowrider culture on two wheels
A San Francisco artist is carrying forward a decades-old tradition by expressing lowrider culture in custom-built bicycles.
An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations
Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters have spent a second full day in talks that could potentially put an end to the nearly five-month dispute that has brought many film and television productions to a halt.
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Study: Colorectal cancer patients could skip harsh radiation therapy
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
VR 360 View: The high-stakes world of San Francisco's bar pilots
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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.
Banko Brown's father speaks out about his killing; 'Like an old lynching'
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
Long-lost photos of Japanese Americans provide poignant glimpse into NorCal history
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
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CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Oakland business owners set to 'strike' to protest rising crime
More than 200 Oakland businesses are prepared to go on "strike" next week in an effort to bring attention to how crime is hurting their bottom lines. Andrea Nakano reports. (9-22-23)
Elon Musk says he'll donate funds to unseat S.F. supervisor
Elon Musk is going after a progressive San Francisco supervisor, vowing to get Dean Preston out of office. Sara Donchey reports. (9-22-23)
UAW strike reaches Southern California factories
From Detroit to Ontario, 5,600 workers from the United Auto Workers union have walked off the production line to strike in 20 states. Tom Wait reports.
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Pair of Bay Area women helping rescue dogs from war-torn parts of Ukraine
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
Founder of Filipino Arts and Cinema International in SF celebrates 30 years
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
Alameda County food bank employee's outreach turns into nationwide model
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
Oakland educators helping high school students succeed with innovative school model
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
Inspired by her grandmother, woman helping single mothers in California
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
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Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
San Francisco teacher set to begin 42nd year teaching kindergarten
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
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.