'The Originals' To End After Fifth Season
On Thursday, executive producer Julie Plec announced 'The Originals' will end after the fifth season...
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Nikki Reed And Ian Somerhalder Are Having a Baby
The couple made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of Somerhalder kissing Reed's baby bump...
'Vampire Diaries' Actress Kat Graham Says The World Needs More Rappers Like Tupac Shakur
Kat Graham, who plays Jada Pinkett in the Tupac biopic 'All Eyez on Me,' feels the need for more social commentary in rap today.
Paul Wesley And Phoebe Tonkin Calls It Quits
As 'The Vampire Diaries' comes to an end, so does the relationship between TVD star Paul Wesley and 'The Originals' Phoebe Tonkin...
Nina Dobrev Makes Her Long-Awaited Return To 'The Vampire Diaries'
Dobrev's fans can now take a sigh of relief as she confirms her inclsuin back to the TVD set...
Nina Dobrev May Return To 'Vampire Diaries'
The CW is in talks with Dobrev about returning for the series finale of TVD...
Ian Somerhalder Reveals Fate of 'Vampire Diaries'
Vampires may be immortal, but that doesn't mean that TV shows are...
Ian Somerhalder Strips Down On TVD Trailer
Somerhalder takes it off in a preview of next season's TVD...
Nina Dobrev Shows Off Bikini Bod On Exotic Vacation
Photos: Supernatural, Arrow, And More Emblazoned On Comic-Con Souvenir Bags
The massive San Diego Comic-Con is coming up and will be filled with promotional items from the world of comics, TV, and film. Warner Brothers has revealed their souvenir bags for carrying your goodies featuring some of your favorite CW shows.
Major 'Vampire Diaries' Star Exits Show
After six seasons, Nina Dobrev is leaving "The Vampire Diaries"...
Be My Valentine? Which KBCW Star Has Your Heart?
Who is your CW valentine? We have photos of CW's male stars to help you decide!
TVD Rehash: 'Fade Into You'
VIDEO: There's a lot to be thankful for, including Arielle Kebbel recapping last week's episode...
Ian Somerhalder Promotes His GF Nikki Reed's New Single 'Fly With You'
Actress Nikki Reed posted a short piece of her to-be-released song "Fly With You" on Sunday via her Instagram account.
TVD Rehash: 'Do You Remember the First Time?'
VIDEO: From Caroline's sass to the epic Delena Rain Kiss, Arielle Kebbel recaps last week's episode...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Fade Into You'
Alaric and Stefan have good news about the Gemini Coven for Caroline and Elena, who are preparing for Friendsgiving; Liv and Luke reveal their witch lineage...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Do You Remember the First Time?'
Elena is forced to confront her problems directly; Jo shares her tragic past with Alaric after a fundraiser; Tripp is silent about his vampire-killing setup...
TVD Rehash: 'The World Has Turned and Left Me'
VIDEO: Emily Chang is back on this Halloween episode of Rehash! SPOILER ALERT! Don't mention anything about trunks...
The Vampire Diaries - 'The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get'
Alaric has Elena look into Jo's past; Caroline, Matt, and Stefan rush to save Enzo before Tripp learns their true identities; Sarah breaks into Tripp's office...
TVD Rehash: 'Black Hole Sun'
VIDEO: Guess who's baaaacckkkk?? Arielle!!! SPOILER ALERT! She's asking about the blood in the studio...
The Vampire Diaries - 'The World Has Turned and Left Me Here'
Elena invites Liam to attend the homecoming party at the corn maze; Stefan surprises Caroline and asks her to help him clean up a mess...
TVD Rehash: 'Welcome to Paradise'
VIDEO: Guess who just popped out of the truck and hosting for Arielle? SPOILER ALERT! Her name rhymes with Stefan's dead girlfriend!
The Vampire Diaries - 'Black Hole Sun'
Damon is forced to relive one of the worst days of his life while he and Bonnie find clues to go home; Alaric tries to help Jeremy cope with the loss of Bonnie...
TVD Rehash: 'Yellow Ledbetter'
VIDEO: Catch up on the latest episode of TVD with Arielle Kebbel! SPOILER ALERT! There's plenty of blood…and tears...
The Vampire Diaries - 'Welcome to Paradise'
For the sake of fun, Elena convinced Caroline to go to the swimming hole; Tyler asks Liv for a favor and in return Liv makes a shocking confession...
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A's Howard Terminal project closer to reality after winning key vote
A California agency on Thursday has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
13 firefighters, 1 civilian injured in Rices Fire in Nevada County
Improving weather helped firefighters stop the spread of a Sierra Nevada wildfire that forced evacuation of several hundred people from their homes and injured 13 firefighters and a civilian.
San Francisco teen starts Chinatown youth camp to help struggling students
A San Francisco high school student who saw a great need in her Chinatown community has launched a tutoring center to help struggling students.
State lawmakers struggle to offset gas price increase
California's gas tax will go up just as people hit the road for the holiday weekend. There's a new effort in Sacramento to try to lower prices.
KPIX reporter shares story of her family's encounter with Hells Angel Sonny Barger
On the day notorious Hells Angel leader Sonny Barger passed away, KPIX 5 anchorJuliette Goodrich shared a personal story about an encounter her family had with Barger when she was just an infant.
Suspect in violent robbery caught on camera in S.F. Sunset District
Police in San Francisco released photos and video of a suspect in a May 28 robbery in a plea to the public to help identify him.
Rodriguez homers, Mariners beat A's 8-6
The Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 Thursday night.
Crews control fire burning at commercial building in Vallejo
Crews in Vallejo have controlled a three-alarm fire burning at a commercial structure early Thursday evening, according to fire officials.
New Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson inspires Bay Area court-watchers
After taking her constitutional and judicial oaths, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the 116th Supreme Court Justice and the first Black woman to sit on that bench.
Update: 1 person dies after vessels collide near Angel Island in San Francisco Bay
Authorities are investigating a collision between two vessels in San Francisco Bay off of Angel Island Thursday afternoon that threw one person into the water who later died
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
USC, UCLA plan move from PAC-12 to Big Ten in 2024
PAC-12 powerhouses in University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles have announced they leaving the conference to join the Big Ten, officials confirmed Thursday.
To avoid blackouts, California may tap fossil fuel plants
Looking to avoid power blackouts, California may turn to the one energy source it's otherwise desperate to get rid of: fossil fuels.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
California leaders denounce Supreme Court ruling limiting EPA authority
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act, undermining the fight against climate change.
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A's Howard Terminal project closer to reality after winning key vote
A California agency on Thursday has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
13 firefighters, 1 civilian injured in Rices Fire in Nevada County
Improving weather helped firefighters stop the spread of a Sierra Nevada wildfire that forced evacuation of several hundred people from their homes and injured 13 firefighters and a civilian.
San Francisco teen starts Chinatown youth camp to help struggling students
A San Francisco high school student who saw a great need in her Chinatown community has launched a tutoring center to help struggling students.
State lawmakers struggle to offset gas price increase
California's gas tax will go up just as people hit the road for the holiday weekend. There's a new effort in Sacramento to try to lower prices.
KPIX reporter shares story of her family's encounter with Hells Angel Sonny Barger
On the day notorious Hells Angel leader Sonny Barger passed away, KPIX 5 anchorJuliette Goodrich shared a personal story about an encounter her family had with Barger when she was just an infant.
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San Francisco teen starts Chinatown youth camp to help struggling students
A San Francisco high school student who saw a great need in her Chinatown community has launched a tutoring center to help struggling students.
Suspect in violent robbery caught on camera in S.F. Sunset District
Police in San Francisco released photos and video of a suspect in a May 28 robbery in a plea to the public to help identify him.
Update: 1 person dies after vessels collide near Angel Island in San Francisco Bay
Authorities are investigating a collision between two vessels in San Francisco Bay off of Angel Island Thursday afternoon that threw one person into the water who later died
Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Bay Area volunteers share coded message offering to help women get abortions
Bay Area volunteers are banding together to offer resources for women travelling to California from out of state to get an abortion, all while staying under the radar with a coded message.
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A's Howard Terminal project closer to reality after winning key vote
A California agency on Thursday has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
KPIX reporter shares story of her family's encounter with Hells Angel Sonny Barger
On the day notorious Hells Angel leader Sonny Barger passed away, KPIX 5 anchorJuliette Goodrich shared a personal story about an encounter her family had with Barger when she was just an infant.
Crews control fire burning at commercial building in Vallejo
Crews in Vallejo have controlled a three-alarm fire burning at a commercial structure early Thursday evening, according to fire officials.
2 arrested in shooting that wounded man in San Leandro
Two Oakland residents have been arrested on suspicion of a shooting earlier this month, according to San Leandro police.
Father, son found guilty in Oakland convenience store fraud scheme
The owner of a convenience store in East Oakland, along with his father, were found guilty on multiple counts for committing fraud involving the government's Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, federal prosecutors said.
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San Jose Police arrest group of violent robbers who held baby at gunpoint
San Jose Police announced Thursday the arrest of four suspects connected to a series of violent armed robberies, including one incident where a 15-month-old baby was held at gunpoint.
Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
77-year-old San Jose woman accused of setting house fire that killed husband
A 77-year-old San Jose woman is facing arson and homicide charges after police said she set a house fire that killed her husband last week.
Teen carjacking suspects jailed in San Jose 3 months after previous carjacking arrest
Officers arrested four teenagers in San Jose Sunday morning who held up a driver at gunpoint and led a high speed chase before being caught, three who were also arrested in March on the same charges, police said.
Santa Clara County makes push to end homelessness, create more affordable housing
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved several measures that they say will create more affordable housing for residents. The supervisors also adopted a resolution declaring the county's commitment to ending homelessness for youth and young adults over the next five years.
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UPDATE: Highway 29 reopens after hazmat spill near St. Helena cleaned up
State Highway 29 in the area of St. Helena reopened Thursday afternoon after a hazardous materials spill caused an hours-long closure, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
Report: affordable housing oversight severely lacking in Sonoma County
A Sonoma County civil grand jury has determined that far more oversight is needed for affordable housing in the county after an expose in a newspaper and complaints from residents prompted the investigation.
Dead body found in dumpster during trash haul from Dixon
Police in Dixon in northern Solano County are investigating a report of a dead body discovered Tuesday when a garbage truck deposited its load at a trash dump in neighboring Yolo County.
Santa Rosa man arrested for over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks
In mid-June, detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department's Property Crimes Team received information about an individual that was in possession of a large quantities of illegal and dangerous fireworks.
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A's Howard Terminal project closer to reality after winning key vote
A California agency on Thursday has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
Rodriguez homers, Mariners beat A's 8-6
The Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 Thursday night.
USC, UCLA plan move from PAC-12 to Big Ten in 2024
PAC-12 powerhouses in University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles have announced they leaving the conference to join the Big Ten, officials confirmed Thursday.
Giants miss late-inning opportunities in loss to Tigers
Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday.
A's unable to hold on, get swept by Yankees
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge homered to fuel New York's major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.
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KPIX reporter shares story of her family's encounter with Hells Angel Sonny Barger
On the day notorious Hells Angel leader Sonny Barger passed away, KPIX 5 anchorJuliette Goodrich shared a personal story about an encounter her family had with Barger when she was just an infant.
Suspect in violent robbery caught on camera in S.F. Sunset District
Police in San Francisco released photos and video of a suspect in a May 28 robbery in a plea to the public to help identify him.
2 arrested in shooting that wounded man in San Leandro
Two Oakland residents have been arrested on suspicion of a shooting earlier this month, according to San Leandro police.
Father, son found guilty in Oakland convenience store fraud scheme
The owner of a convenience store in East Oakland, along with his father, were found guilty on multiple counts for committing fraud involving the government's Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, federal prosecutors said.
San Jose Police arrest group of violent robbers who held baby at gunpoint
San Jose Police announced Thursday the arrest of four suspects connected to a series of violent armed robberies, including one incident where a 15-month-old baby was held at gunpoint.
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Intel's 'Silicon Heartland' factory boon for Ohio, but families mourn homes
When President Joe Biden applauded a decision by Santa Clara-based Intel Corp. to build a $20 billion semiconductor operation on "1,000 empty acres of land" in Ohio, it didn't sit well with Tressie Corsi.
Cellphone data tracking technology will help anti-abortion prosecutions
Modern technology makes the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade more far-reaching than you may think.
Gigantic, half-inch-long bacteria identified by team led by Bay Area scientist
Scientists have discovered the world's largest bacterium -- visible to the naked eye -- in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Jury takes fraud case against Elizabeth Holmes' ex-partner 'Sunny' Balwani
The fate of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani is now in the hands of a jury that will weigh charges he joined Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in an elaborate fraud that jarred Silicon Valley.
Former worker at Tesla factory rejects $15M award in racism case
A Black former Tesla worker who said he was harassed and faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word," while working at the company's Fremont plant has rejected a substantially reduced award of $15 million in his lawsuit.
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Assembly approves bid to open safe injection sites in San Francisco, Oakland
The California state Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial bill allowing Oakland and San Francisco, along with Los Angeles, to set up places where opioid users could legally inject drugs in supervised settings.
California first to cover health care for all immigrants
California will become the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
New California law aims to make school less of a yawn with later starts
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation's most populous state can't start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can't start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times.
Santa Cruz Co. reports 1st probable case of monkeypox
Santa Cruz County public health officials announced Wednesday that the county's first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a local resident.
County officials confirm finding West Nile Virus in Milpitas
County officials said Wednesday that West Nile virus was detected in Santa Clara County for the first time this year.
Politics
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A's Howard Terminal project closer to reality after winning key vote
A California agency on Thursday has cleared the way for the Oakland Athletics to continue planning a $12 billion waterfront ballpark project.
New Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson inspires Bay Area court-watchers
After taking her constitutional and judicial oaths, Ketanji Brown Jackson became the 116th Supreme Court Justice and the first Black woman to sit on that bench.
To avoid blackouts, California may tap fossil fuel plants
Looking to avoid power blackouts, California may turn to the one energy source it's otherwise desperate to get rid of: fossil fuels.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
California leaders denounce Supreme Court ruling limiting EPA authority
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants under the Clean Air Act, undermining the fight against climate change.
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Gay, lesbian veterans receive overdue recognition
Long before the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in 2011, San Francisco was once a major hub for LGBTQ servicemembers.
Danville family's pride flag stolen from their home twice
A Danville family put up a rainbow pride flag on their home to celebrate Pride Month, but the flag has been ripped down and stolen two times.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
Local Catholic church in San Francisco embracing LGBTQ struggle for equal rights
The decades-long struggle for equal rights for the gay community included an unlikely transformation within a local Catholic church that is now thriving in San Francisco's Castro District.
Trans woman from India travels across the globe to find her authentic self
The journey to find her authentic self brought Aishani Majumdar halfway around the world as an immigrant from India who wanted to live in a place where she could find love and acknowledge her queer identity.
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Marin County Fair returns to San Rafael in-person for first time since 2019
For the first time since the pandemic shutdown in 2019, the Marin County Fair will be in-person from Thursday through Monday, July 4 at the fairgrounds in San Rafael.
Punk-rock meltdown takes over Oakland's Mosswood Park
After a two-year pandemic delay, the highly anticipated return of the Mosswood Meltdown this weekend brings an array of local and national punk acts to Oakland including Bikini Kill, Kim Gordon, the Dirtbombs and more.
Afrobeat heir brings jubilant live show to Bay Area
One of the heirs to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti's musical legacy, Femi Kuti brings his large and colorful Positive Force ensemble to the Bay Area for two shows.
Men on Pointe: Bay Area duo shakes up 'traditional' views of ballet
Just a mention of his beginnings in dance and it doesn't take long for a smile to spread across Roberto Vega Ortiz's face.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday on federal sex trafficking charges during a court hearing in New York.
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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.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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San Francisco teen starts Chinatown youth camp to help struggling students
A San Francisco high school student who saw a great need in her Chinatown community has launched a tutoring center to help struggling students. Betty Yu reports. (6-30-22)
Vote advances plan to build A's ballpark at Port of Oakland
The A's cleared a big hurdle in their effort to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal but not everyone is pleased. Katie Nielsen reports. (6-30-22)
State lawmakers struggle to offset gas price tax increase
California's gas tax will go up just as people hit the road for the holiday weekend. There's a new effort in Sacramento right now to try to lower prices. Shawn Chitnis reports. (6-30-22)
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Crews control 3-alarm fire burning at commercial building in Vallejo
Vallejo firefighters quickly brought a three-alarm commercial structure fire under control Thursday evening. (6-30-22)
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Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific
A Pacifica woman provides a safe place to gather in person to grieve and share community in the pandemic.
JA: Two time cancer survivor lends guidance and empathy to others
A two-time breast cancer survivor who takes cancer support to the next level is this week's Bay Area Jefferson Award winner.
JA: Ingleside reverend celebrates community with collage
In the Ingleside, a Bay Area pastor inspires his community with a nationally lauded black history collage.
Oakland attorney helps community learn about estate planning
More than 70 percent of African Americans do not have a will or other estate planning document, according to a Caring.com 2022 survey. An Oakland attorney is changing that.
Retiring free clinic director prescribes food as medicine for Peninsula patients
When Dr. Jason Wong hands his patients a prescription, they often go to a unique pharmacy on the Peninsula where food is medicine.
Students Rising Above
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East Bay scholar's tight-knit family keeps him close to home
It's not uncommon for Students Rising Above Scholars to have close knit, loving families. Ronvel Sharper is no exception.
East Bay scholar uses acting as a tool for self-therapy
This week's Students Rising Above scholar knows how devastating it can be when someone you love is struggling with their mental health and the importance of also taking care of yourself.
Oakland scholar uses past trauma as tool for community healing
All human beings have experienced trauma at some point in their lives, but not everyone asked themselves to take a step back, and shift focus to others, and what they may be going through.
Scholar uses her own cancer journey to fuel her career passion
A gifted Bay Area student who faced cancer as a teenager and won has taken on a new role in the fight against the devastating disease.
East Bay scholar travels world collecting stories as citizen journalist
For more than 20 years, KPIX 5 has been telling the stories of Students Rising Above scholars. Now, SRA scholar Brenda Vasquez is leaning into her own story-telling skills as she travels the world.