AI eliminated nearly 4,000 jobs last month, report says
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
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Workers rally in Sacramento, urge unemployment benefits for undocumented
A group of workers from the Bay Area and across California gathered at the State Capitol on Thursday, urging lawmakers to pass a bill to make unemployment benefits available to undocumented immigrants.
California bill would give undocumented workers a share of unemployment benefits
An estimated two million undocumented workers in California have been excluded from unemployment benefits and other assistance during the pandemic. A state Senate bill would provide laid-off undocumented workers with $300 per week for up to 20 weeks.
California safety net bill would give undocumented workers a share of unemployment benefits
An estimated two million undocumented workers in California have been excluded from unemployment benefits and other assistance during the pandemic. A state Senate bill would provide laid-off undocumented workers with $300 per week for up to 20 weeks. José Martínez reports.
U.S. added 311,000 jobs in February as hiring remained strong
The U.S. job market has remained robust despite the Federal Reserve's concerted push to slow economic growth.
Deadline arrives to apply for storm-related unemployment claims in San Mateo County
San Mateo County residents who lost their jobs, businesses or work hours due to the winter storms that hit the Bay Area in January must apply by Thursday for disaster-related unemployment insurance.
U.S. added 223,000 jobs in December, capping off strong 2022
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
SF-based Stitch Fix lays off 20% of workforce, CEO steps down
Stitch Fix, facing economic turbulence, announced a double whammy on Thursday: CEO Elizabeth Spaulding is stepping down and the company planned to lay off 20% of its salaried staff.
Data shows U.S. economy added over 263,000 jobs even as tech companies slash staffing
Bradley Blackburn reports on the numbers of the latest jobs report indicating overall employment landscape is solid (12-2-2022)
Over 200 layoffs confirmed at Bay Area tech company Lyft
The layoffs that had been announced last week were confirmed Thursday at local tech company Lyft, raising questions about what the loss of jobs will mean for the wider Bay Area economy.
Restaurant desperate for workers as state unemployment falls to historic low
At Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Redwood City, owner Ramon Bravo has seen a lot in his 21 years in business but he says this has been the hardest for him
California unemployment drops below 4% in July, sets new record
California's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in July, the lowest point since 1976 as employers in the the nation's most populous state continued to defy expectations.
Report: EDD delayed, denied benefits to 6 million during pandemic
California delayed or improperly denied unemployment benefits for millions of people during the pandemic because policies "do not prioritize getting benefits to workers quickly."
Robinhood slashes 23% of its workforce amid trading slump
CEO Vlad Tenev says soaring inflation and cryptocurrency crash is discouraging customers from trading.
Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
More than 250,000 people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the highest number since November.
California adds 41,000 jobs in April as economy shows signs of slowing
California employers added 41,400 new jobs in April, dropping the state's unemployment rate to the lowest its been since the start of the pandemic following 14 consecutive months of growth.
California Job Growth Continues In March, Nearly 90% Of Jobs Lost During Pandemic Recovered
California employers added 60,200 jobs in March as the number of unemployed people in the nation's most populous state dipped below 1 million for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
'A Staggering Jump' – California Adds 138,100 Jobs In February, Unemployment Drops To 5.4%
California's economy roared to life in February as employers added a surprising 138,100 new jobs, accounting for more than 20% of all employment gains nationally.
California Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Amid Concerns About Inflation, Ukraine
California's unemployment rate held steady in January as the nation's most populous state added 53,600 jobs in a sign the economy is slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels.
California EDD Besieged With More Fraud Attempts
Two years into the pandemic, fraudsters continue to target California's unemployment department.
Castro Valley Man Faces Federal Charges In Alleged $1 Million COVID Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Castro Valley man faces multiple federal charges after prosecutors said he fraudulently obtained more than $1 million in pandemic unemployment benefits.
California Jobless Rate Dips To 6.5% In December; Some Bay Area Counties Down To 3% Unemployment
California's unemployment rate dipped a half-percentage point in December as the most populous state added 50,700 nonfarm jobs, accounting for more than a quarter of the nation's 199,000 new jobs for the month, according to new data released Friday.
California EDD Suspends Some Disability Claims, Citing Fraud
After stealing the identities of death row inmates and even a sitting U.S. senator to make off with billions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment benefits during the pandemic, scammers have now moved on to impersonating doctors to dupe California officials into giving them disability checks.
California Jobless Rate Dips To 6.9%, Lowest Since Start Of Pandemic
Hiring in California slowed significantly in November even as the state's unemployment rate dipped below 7% for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, according to new data released Friday.
Monterey Judge Sentences Siblings For Covid Unemployment Fraud
A Monterey County judge sentenced a brother and sister this week following their convictions for defrauding the state of more than $17,000 in unemployment benefits.
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Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait
China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Update: Police arrest 3 teens in San Mateo High incidents; firearm seized
Three teenagers were arrested after fights at San Mateo High School on Friday, one involving a knife, police said.
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Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
China defends intercepting U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait
China's vessel overtook the U.S. ship and then veered across its bow at a distance of 150 yards in an "unsafe manner," according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Update: Police arrest 3 teens in San Mateo High incidents; firearm seized
Three teenagers were arrested after fights at San Mateo High School on Friday, one involving a knife, police said.
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Update: Police arrest 3 teens in San Mateo High incidents; firearm seized
Three teenagers were arrested after fights at San Mateo High School on Friday, one involving a knife, police said.
Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
2 Coastside crashes give emergency crews a busy morning
A crash in El Granada Saturday sent a car off the road, hitting a house and injuring 2; later, a car rolled over farther south on Hwy 1, prompting Cal Fire to tweet a caution to slow down while driving along the coast.
CHP seeks witnesses to Highway 280 shooting in Daly City
The California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on Interstate Highway 280 in Daly City.
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Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money.
Danville police chase leads to fiery crash; Injured occupants rescued from burning vehicle
A police chase in Danville early Saturday morning led to a fiery crash which injured five people, authorities said.
18-year-old sentenced to 7 years for San Lorenzo road rage fatal shooting
An 18-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention in a 2022 San Lorenzo shooting death, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
Oakland police seek suspect connected to shooting of 4-year-old girl
Police in Oakland released a photo Friday of a suspect allegedly connected to a shooting that injured a 4-year-old girl in the city earlier this week.
Pajaro school district superintendent to leave for Stockton
The superintendent of a school district in Monterey County is leaving to take a similar job with the Stockton Unified School District.
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Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
Neighbors mourn elderly couple struck dead in South Bay rampage
People stopped by a makeshift memorial in San Jose Friday to remember a Vietnamese couple killed Thursday when they were struck by a carjacked vehicle during a deadly South Bay crime rampage.
71-year-old Monterey man found guilty of molesting 3 children
A 71-year-old Monterey man was found guilty of molesting three children in a two-year period, beginning when one was under the age of 10.
Witnesses to South Bay rampage recount terrifying scene that left couple dead
Neighbors of two of the victims who died in Thursday's crime spree were reeling Friday from the senseless attack that hit so close to home.
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Elderly Marin County man's death investigated as suspicious
The death of an 83-year-old San Geronimo Valley man is being investigated and is described as "suspicious," law enforcement officials said.
4.5 earthquake hits near Healdsburg, felt across North Bay
An earthquake with 4.5 magnitude struck in Sonoma County sabout 13 miles north-northeast of Healdsburg early Saturday.
As weather warms, Santa Rosa prepares for Monday start of fire season
The Santa Rosa Fire Department will declare the start to fire season on Monday to be able to enforce weed-abatement ordinances.
Hidden boating community in Sausalito battles ever-changing tides
Residents in the tiny floating community of Galilee Harbor in Sausalito are facing real-world challenges to its cherished way of life.
Scientific Sausalito seafood seller tracks every fish from catch to can
At one Bay Area seafood company, the mercury content of each individual fish is measured to make sure what goes in the can is safe to consume.
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Alex Cobb dazzles and Wilmer Flores provides 2-run single as Giants beat Orioles 4-0
Alex Cobb struck out seven over 7 2/3 scoreless innings to bounce back from his worst outing of the season, Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single and also doubled among his three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0.
Arraez leads Marlins to 12-1 rout over A's
Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday.
Orioles edge Giants; Wade swats 100th splash hit into McCovey Cove
Gunnar Henderson hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh as Baltimore beat San Francisco 3-2 on Friday night after LaMonte Wade Jr. punched a home run into McCovey Cove, the 100th splash hit in Giants history.
Sánchez homers in Marlins' 4-0 win over A's
Edward Cabrera struck out 10 in six innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland A's 4-0 on Friday night.
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off 'humbling' rookie season
Drake Jackson's promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason.
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Man dies in early morning San Jose stabbing; Woman in custody
A man died after being stabbed in San Jose Sunday morning and a female suspect is in custody for homicide, according to police.
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Two days after a deadly South Bay rampage took the lives of three victims, residents and authorities continue to ask questions about why it happened.
Update: Police arrest 3 teens in San Mateo High incidents; firearm seized
Three teenagers were arrested after fights at San Mateo High School on Friday, one involving a knife, police said.
Police arrest suspect in Florida's Hollywood Beach shooting
The Hollywood Police Department has also issued arrest warrants for two other suspected gunmen.
CHP seeks witnesses to Highway 280 shooting in Daly City
The California Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to a shooting on Interstate Highway 280 in Daly City.
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Apple expected to unveil a sleek, pricey VR headset at developers conference
Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world.
Campolindo High alum creates new tool to combat California wildfires
A downside to the incredible amount of rain from the winter storms -- and beautiful green growth that came after -- is the increased quantity of fuels for wildfires.
Netflix shareholders reject sky-high executive pay packages
Netflix shareholders have rejected multi-million dollar pay packages for the company's top executives including for co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.
How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Amazon to pay $31 million for Alexa voice assistant and Ring camera privacy violations
Amazon has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data recorded by its Alexa voice assistant.
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Spike in tranq-laced fentanyl overdose deaths has Sonoma County officials on alert
An alert has gone out to Sonoma County residents after a rash of fentanyl overdose deaths in just one week.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
San Francisco seeks more ideas on fighting fentanyl crisis following chaotic forum
San Francisco was supposed to have a public discussion about the fentanyl crisis on Tuesday. It ended in chaos and with someone throwing a brick at city officials. So what comes next?
Jennifer Siebel Newsom issues new report social media's impact on youth
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom unveiled a new report that shows the correlation between social media use and youth mental health.
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16 migrants taken from Texas and dropped off outside Diocese of Sacramento
Activists say more migrants were dropped off in Sacramento in another apparent salvo from red states trying to highlight the crisis at the US-Mexico border.
Biden signs deal to lift debt ceiling
President Biden Saturday signed a bipartisan bill that will suspend the nation's debt ceiling and avoid what could have been a catastrophic government default. Christina Ruffini has more.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
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Hundreds turn out for Pacifica Pride celebration
On this first weekend of Pride, hundreds Coastside came out to show just that.
LGBTQ initiatives met with backlash, protests
June is Pride month, a celebration of LGBTQ life. But after years of hard-won civil rights gains for the LGBTQ+ community, there is a backlash that includes violence and tests of corporate commitment. Elise Preston has more.
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Reed Cowan and Ryan Yamamoto kick off KPIX coverage of Pride Month, live from San Francisco's Castro District
All-Asian San Francisco drag troupe the Rice Rockettes wary as LGBT intimidation spreads
An all Asian-American drag troupe says the recent rise in anti-drag sentiment -- including an attack on one of their own -- has made them extremely cautious about where and when they perform.
Bay Area cities, groups beginning celebration of Pride month
June 1 marks the beginning of Pride month and Bay Area cities and groups were showing their rainbow colors to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
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No strings attached: Robot puppet singing Vanessa Carlton song hits all the right notes
Over two decades after songwriter Vanessa Carlton scored a huge hit with "A Thousand Miles," a creative team has made a robot puppet of the singer and recreated the song's video on the streets of San Francisco.
Brilliant Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal brings rare tour to UC Theatre
Jazz Is Dead presents a rare performance of otherworldly Brazilian genius Hermeto Pascoal at the UC Theatre Sunday night.
San Francisco doom band Acid King celebrates new album at Great American
Celebrated San Francisco doom metal outfit Acid King plays its first hometown show since 2019, performing tunes from the band's latest effort 'Beyond Vision' at the Great American Music Hall Saturday night.
Tupac Shakur to be honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Danny Masterson convicted on two counts of rape
A Los Angeles jury Wednesday has found "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson guilty of two counts of forcible rape.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dark moments on Golden Gate Bridge led to life transforming medical procedure
You never know what life is going to throw in your path. Just ask Debbie Menzies.
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PIX Now Morning Edition 6-4-23
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sunday, June 4, 2023.
First Alert Weather Sunday morning forecast 6-4-23
More mild temps on the horizon for the Bay Area (6-4-2023)
Neighbors struggle to make sense of tragic killing spree in San Jose
Jose Martinez reports on the questions still swirling around the violent and deadly South Bay rampage that left three people dead (6-3-2023)
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CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 3, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
Mock funerals mark Bay Area protests over reduced transit funding
Public transit advocates are staging a last-ditch effort to get the state to support bus and train systems in the Bay Area to keep them from running out of money. John Ramos reports. (6-3-23)
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San Francisco woman guides young people to learn job skills and improve self-esteem
This week's Jefferson Award winner is San Francisco woman who's spent the last quarter century training thousands of young people in job preparation skills and self-esteem.
East Bay woman works to reduce homelessness in Berkeley
California makes up about 12 percent of the US population, but our state had nearly a third of the country's homeless last year, according to federal housing data.
Father and son, both rabbis, take care of SoMa's troubled residents
A pair of orthodox rabbis are coming up with some unorthodox ways to serve their South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco and beyond.
Alameda man fights climate change with ambitious tree planting initiative
An Alameda man is leading a fight for climate change that challenges each person to do one thing for the environment: plant a tree.
Bayview's Old Skool Cafe continues mission of pulling youth out of cycle of violence
A woman from San Francisco who started a violence prevention program 18 years ago in the Bayview is helping disrupt the cycle of incarceration.
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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.