Sideshow halts traffic on I-5 in Stockton
A chaotic scene unfolded on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Hammer Lane exit in Stockton on Sunday.
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Stockton riled by shootings that left 2 dead in 1 night
An investigation is still underway after teenagers were caught in the crosshairs of a shooting late Thursday night that left two dead.
4 Richmond men arrested for 3 Saturday bank robberies in Stockton
Four Richmond men were arrested early Sunday morning in connection to three separate Stockton bank robberies that occurred minutes apart on Saturday.
Pipeline opposition shifts focus to Delta, Central Valley carbon-capture sinks
California's roadmap to tackle climate change relies on extracting carbon from the air and storing it underground on a scale that's not yet been seen in the U.S.
Stockton Police launch internal mental health program
Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden and his team of officers and other city officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the launch of an organizational wellness unit at the Police Department's operations building.
Warehouse at Port of Stockton destroyed in spectacular 2-alarm fire
A vacant warehouse at the Port of Stockton was destroyed during a two-alarm fire Saturday morning.
Lockdown lifted after report of person with gun on Delta College's Stockton campus
A report of a person with a gun on campus prompted a brief lockdown of the Stockton campus of San Joaquin Delta College on Thursday.
Closing arguments begin in trial over shooting of Stockton firefighter
Displayed in front of the jury box in a Stockton courtroom Wednesday was a fire captain's jacket that was worn the day he was fatally shot while responding to a fire early last year.
2 dead, 5 injured in separate overnight shootings in Stockton
Police in Stockton are investigating two separate overnight shootings that left two people dead and five wounded, authorities said.
Stockton police officer charged with elder fraud no longer with department
The Stockton Police Department announced Wednesday that an officer charged last year in connection with theft from an elder, forgery, and other charges is no longer an employee with the department.
Two Stockton grandparents arrested for allegedly covering up grandson's involvement in police chase
Two Stockton grandparents were arrested for allegedly covering up their grandson's involvement in a police car chase, announced the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office on Friday.
ACE Train: Full service between San Jose and Stockton to resume Monday
Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) trains will resume normal service Monday, after being canceled for much of last week due to mudslides.
Serial killer suspect William Brownlee appears in Stockton court
William Brownlee faced a judge for a short hearing in his multiple murder case. He is charged in eight fatal shootings in Stockton and in Oakland.
2 women testify against former Stockton police sergeant in sexual assault case
Two women took the stand Wednesday to testify against a former Stockton police sergeant who is accused of multiple sexual assault counts while on duty.
Alleged Stockton serial killer Brownlee suspected in second East Bay death
Ryan Yamamoto reports on new charges brought against suspected Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee (1228-2022)
Suspected Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee faces 4 additional murder charges
Suspected Stockton serial killer Wesley Brownlee now faces four additional murder charges and an attempted murder charge after prosecutors filed an amended complaint, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
Christmas trees selling well despite rising prices
Christmas tree sellers in Stockton this year have had to raise their prices due to transportation expenses, but many people still bought trees, leaving some sellers empty handed before the holidays.
Former Stockton police sergeant accused of multiple sexual assaults denied bail
Bail was denied Monday afternoon for a former Stockton police sergeant accused of 15 felony counts related to sexual assault and bribery.
Girl, 17, jumps from truck to escape attempted kidnapping in Stockton
A teenager suffered minor injuries when she jumped out of a vehicle to escape an attempted kidnapping in Stockton, authorities said Sunday.
2 injured in explosion at Stockton apartment complex
An investigation is underway into an explosion that injured three people at an apartment complex in Stockton, officials said Friday evening.
Bail hearing delayed for former Stockton police sergeant charged with sexual assault
The bail review and further arraignment for a former Stockton police sergeant accused of 15 felony counts of assault by a public officer, bribery, and intent to commit rape was rescheduled for the end of the month following a court hearing Friday.
Arraignment for suspected Stockton serial killer continued into January
A 43-year-old suspect charged in three Stockton serial killings was ordered Monday to return to court in January for further arraignment.
Stockton unveils mobile crisis intervention response pilot program
Community Medical Centers will launch a mobile crisis intervention response program in downtown Stockton and said it eventually hopes to have four vans providing services throughout the city around the clock.
Stockton high school placed on lockdown during deputies' pursuit of armed suspect
A high school in Stockton was placed on lockdown Thursday morning while authorities were in pursuit of a suspect believed to be armed in the area, the Stockton Unified School District said.
Judge denies gag order in Stockton serial killer trial
A judge denied a gag order Tuesday morning that was requested by the attorney of a man suspected of alleged serial killings in Stockton.
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Latest storm pounds San Francisco Bay Area with fierce winds, heavy rain
For a third consecutive Tuesday, a potent storm packing dangerous gusts of up 45 mph or higher and heavy rainfall plowed into the Bay Area.
NorCal man indicted after allegedly trying to smuggle endangered sheep trophy through SFO
A federal grand jury has indicted two men on suspicion of violating the Endangered Species Act after one of them allegedly tried to smuggle a trophy of an endangered sheep through San Francisco International Airport in 2018.
Palo Alto teen cited for bringing pellet gun to campus
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
Woman arrested after speeding over 100 mph the wrong way on Bay Bridge with children in car
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
Suspect identified in San Jose hit-and-run that killed mom walking dog with her child
Police on Tuesday identified the driver in a fatal hit-and-run collision into a mother and daughter walking their dog in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend.
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Latest storm pounds San Francisco Bay Area with fierce winds, heavy rain
For a third consecutive Tuesday, a potent storm packing dangerous gusts of up 45 mph or higher and heavy rainfall plowed into the Bay Area.
NorCal man indicted after allegedly trying to smuggle endangered sheep trophy through SFO
A federal grand jury has indicted two men on suspicion of violating the Endangered Species Act after one of them allegedly tried to smuggle a trophy of an endangered sheep through San Francisco International Airport in 2018.
Palo Alto teen cited for bringing pellet gun to campus
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
Woman arrested after speeding over 100 mph the wrong way on Bay Bridge with children in car
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
Suspect identified in San Jose hit-and-run that killed mom walking dog with her child
Police on Tuesday identified the driver in a fatal hit-and-run collision into a mother and daughter walking their dog in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend.
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Palo Alto teen cited for bringing pellet gun to campus
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
'Walls made a cracking sound'; Earthquake swarm jolts Pacifica residents awake
An earthquake swarm rattled under Pacifica early Tuesday with a 3.5 temblor followed in rapid fire manner by aftershocks.
Man arrested in January fatal shooting in San Francisco's Excelsior
Police in San Francisco arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting in the city's Excelsior neighborhood in January.
Sergio Romo retires as Giant after pitching one final time
Sergio Romo retired as a San Francisco Giant just the way he wanted Monday night, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships.
Incoming storm raises increased concerns about falling trees across San Francisco Bay Area
The onslaught of storms hitting the Bay Area for the past few months have made for a marked increase in massive trees falling and causing major damage across the region.
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Woman arrested after speeding over 100 mph the wrong way on Bay Bridge with children in car
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
Burglars target small business during power outage in Oakland
Burglars took advantage of a new eatery in downtown Oakland called Roasted and Raw during a storm-related power outage last Tuesday.
Rare beetle species named after ex-California governor Brown
Scientists are naming a rare species of beetle in honor of former California Gov. Jerry Brown after finding one at his ranch.
6-year-old twin injured in Rodeo crash that killed his mother dies of his injuries
A young child critically hurt in a crash following a police chase in Rodeo that killed his mother and injured his twin brother has died of his injuries, police said Monday.
Suspect in Union City murder arrested after standoff
A man suspected in a murder in Union City earlier this month was arrested over the weekend following a standoff, police said.
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Suspect identified in San Jose hit-and-run that killed mom walking dog with her child
Police on Tuesday identified the driver in a fatal hit-and-run collision into a mother and daughter walking their dog in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend.
California lawmakers seek emergency funding for long overdue Pajaro River levee repairs
Residents of Pajaro in Monterey County should see curbside debris removal begin this week and are being advised not to haul flood debris to locations other than their immediate curb.
Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Police arrest San Jose serial burglary suspect who targeted schools
A 44-year-old San Jose man has been arrested in connection with a series of commercial burglaries at several schools in the East Side Union, Mount Pleasant, and Alum Rock School districts.
Santa Cruz County disaster recovery centers set to close Thursday
Disaster recovery centers in Santa Cruz County that were opened in the wake of storms that began to hit the county in late December will shut down operations after Thursday, but help with appeals will still be available online.
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Body of missing Santa Rosa man with dementia found
The body of a Santa Rosa man with dementia who went missing in late February has been found, according to authorities.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at 'large, chaotic party' in unincorporated Sonoma County
One person died and another was injured after a fight at a large weekend party led to a shooting in a rural area west of Santa Rosa, authorities said Monday.
Santa Rosa Police: Woman checks into shelter with concealed firearm
Santa Rosa police arrested a woman early Friday morning after she allegedly tried to check into an emergency shelter in Santa Rosa while carrying a pistol and blank checks that did not belong to her.
2 dead, 1 wounded in late night Vallejo gas station shooting
Two people were killed and a third hospitalized following a late night shooting Sunday that left a Vallejo gas station littered with spent shell casings.
Update: Southbound Hwy 101 in Novato reopens
Caltrans announced that all southbound lanes of Highway 101 from Lakeville Highway in Petaluma to Atherton Road in Novato have reopened.
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Sergio Romo retires as Giant after pitching one final time
Sergio Romo retired as a San Francisco Giant just the way he wanted Monday night, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships.
49ers sign free agent OL Matt Pryor to 1-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive lineman Matt Pryor to a one-year deal on Monday.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
Late 3-pointers lift Timberwolves over Warriors
The Timberwolves held off the Warriors 99-96 on Sunday night to keep things interesting in the wild Western Conference playoff standings.
What's the buzz? The boys of Golden State Elite Hockey
A Bay Area youth hockey team won the state championship and will now represent California in the nationals in Minnesota.
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NorCal man indicted after allegedly trying to smuggle endangered sheep trophy through SFO
A federal grand jury has indicted two men on suspicion of violating the Endangered Species Act after one of them allegedly tried to smuggle a trophy of an endangered sheep through San Francisco International Airport in 2018.
Palo Alto teen cited for bringing pellet gun to campus
Police cited a female 15-year-old Palo Alto High School student suspected of bringing a pellet gun on campus in December, police said Monday.
Woman arrested after speeding over 100 mph the wrong way on Bay Bridge with children in car
CHP officers arrested a woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase after driving the wrong way on the eastbound Bay Bridge with two children in the car early Tuesday morning.
Suspect identified in San Jose hit-and-run that killed mom walking dog with her child
Police on Tuesday identified the driver in a fatal hit-and-run collision into a mother and daughter walking their dog in a San Jose neighborhood over the weekend.
Body of missing Santa Rosa man with dementia found
The body of a Santa Rosa man with dementia who went missing in late February has been found, according to authorities.
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Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Apple enters buy now, pay later business
Apple on Tuesday launched an option in its digital wallet allowing customers to pay for online purchases in installments, making it the latest company to embrace the buy now, pay later trend.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried tried to bribe Chinese officials
Federal prosecutors tacked on a 13th criminal charge against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing the FTX co-founder of bribing "one or more" Chinese government officials with $40 million.
Oakland police union threatens litigation over ransomware attack, city responds
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
Lyft to pick up new CEO amid deepening post-pandemic losses
Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer are relinquishing their leadership roles to make way for a former Amazon executive as the ride-hailing service struggles to recover from the pandemic while long-time rival Uber has been regaining its momentum.
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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.
Suit against e-cigarette maker Juul brought on by Minnesota going to trial
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs.
California looks to spend Medicaid money on housing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use Medicaid money to pay for housing for some vulnerable people.
$25 / hour minimum wage proposed for California health workers
State lawmakers hope a minimum wage of $25 for all healthcare workers in California will help with a shortage in that industry, introducing legislation this session at the Capitol.
3 deaths linked to recalled eye drops
Three people have died from a drug-resistant bacteria linked to recalled eye drops. Manuel Bojorquez talks with one man who lost his sight following an infection.
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AG Bonta heads coalition calling on EPA to restrict pesticide over impacts to bees
Attorney General Rob Bonta and the attorneys general of 12 other states are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to take action on a pesticide that they described was "extremely toxic" to bees and other pollinators.
Fed official: Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure
The Federal Reserve's bank supervisors informed Silicon Valley Bank's management as early as the fall of 2021 of risks stemming from its unusual business model, a top Fed official said, but the bank's managers failed to take the steps necessary to fix its problems.
Oakland police union threatens litigation over ransomware attack, city responds
Oakland officials responded Monday to a threat of litigation from the Oakland Police Officers' Association over what it said was a lack of response and transparency by the city following a ransomware attack last month.
California lawmakers OK potential fines for high gas prices
California lawmakers on Monday approved the nation's first penalty for price gouging at the pump, voting to give regulators the power to punish oil companies for profiting from the type of gas price spikes that plagued the nation's most populous state last summer.
Fed official: SVB mismanagement was main cause of bank's failure
The nation's top financial regulator is asserting that Silicon Valley Bank's own management was largely to blame for the bank's failure earlier this month and says the Federal Reserve will review whether a 2018 law that weakened stricter bank rules also contributed to its collapse.
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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.
SF transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California looks to enshrine right to same-sex marriage in state constitution
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
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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.
"The Young and the Restless" at 50: The drama continues
For the past half-century Genoa City, Wisconsin, has been the setting for high drama, marital gyrations and genre traditions, in TV's most-watched soap opera.
"Hey Doll Baby": Revisiting the Everly Brothers' enduring harmonies
They inspired countless artists, from The Beatles to Tom Petty. Now, rare and remastered tracks are featured on an album compiled by two of Don and Phil Everly's children and produced by Petty's daughter.
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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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Raw video: freight train derails in Mojave Desert
55 railcars and two locomotives derail in a remote area of Southern California's Mojave Desert.
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PIX Now -- Tuesday morning headlines from KPIX newsroom
CBS News Bay Area afternoon edition headlines for Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
Latest storm slams into the Bay Area, bringing high winds and heavy rains
Team coverage of the impacts brought to the region by Tuesday's potent storm (3-28-2023)
Pacifica quake: Keith Knudsen from the USGS says quake had some unique characteristics
USGS researcher Keith Knudsen says Tuesday's quake had some unique characteristics
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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.
Program bridges language barriers in Oakland's Fruitvale District
An East Bay woman helps make sure that new immigrants with no other educational opportunity can learn beginner English in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood.
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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.