Update: Northbound Highway 101 in Windsor reopens after major injury collision
A serious injury accident on U.S. Highway 101 in Windsor late Wednesday morning shut down the freeway in both directions for a time, according to authorities.
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Fight at North Bay high school game involves students and parents
Windsor police are investigating fights involving juveniles and parents Friday night at a Windsor High School football game that escalated into a brawl involving baseball bats.
Windsor man accused of making, selling 'ghost guns'
A North Bay man was arrested Thursday on multiple felony weapons violations and child endangerment, following an investigation into firearms trafficking and the manufacture of so-called "ghost guns".
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49ers reportedly hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator.
Alameda County Sheriff's deputy injured in Highway 580 crash in Castro Valley
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was hurt when his patrol vehicle crashed westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police unveiled new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
State senator introduces prison religious clothing bill
A new bill proposed in the state Legislature could grant religious protections for incarcerated people in California.
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49ers reportedly hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator.
Alameda County Sheriff's deputy injured in Highway 580 crash in Castro Valley
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was hurt when his patrol vehicle crashed westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police unveiled new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
State senator introduces prison religious clothing bill
A new bill proposed in the state Legislature could grant religious protections for incarcerated people in California.
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Teens sought in multiple Orbeez toy gun attacks in San Carlos
A group of juveniles in San Carlos have been firing water beads from a toy gun at unsuspecting people over the last few weeks, the San Mateo Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Paul Pelosi invited as special guest for Biden's State of the Union address
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will be sitting in the first lady's viewing box for Tuesday night's State of the Union address.
Marvel Star Simu Liu unveils upgraded sensory room at Chase Center
The sights and sounds of Warriors games may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities.
With Curry hurt, Klay Thompson erupts for 42 points as Warriors beat Thunder 141-114
Klay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry's place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 on Monday night.
Recent storms take toll on trees in San Francisco city parks
The cleanup continues from the January storms, especially for San Francisco city parks, which saw their worst round of tree damage in about 15 years.
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Alameda County Sheriff's deputy injured in Highway 580 crash in Castro Valley
An Alameda County sheriff's deputy was hurt when his patrol vehicle crashed westbound Interstate Highway 580 in Castro Valley on Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Out of control Tesla slams into San Ramon home
As a driver pulled into his San Ramon garage Monday night, his Tesla unexpectedly accelerated, slamming through a wall and damaging the home's kitchen.
BART plans track repairs between Rockridge, Lafayette over President's Day weekend
BART will begin its next set of major trackway repairs during President's Day weekend, replacing worn rail between the Rockridge, Orinda and Lafayette stations.
5 teens arrested in connection with Castro Valley armed robbery spree
East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley over the weekend.
Oakley woman pleads guilty to statutory rape of teenage boys, will serve 8 years in prison
An Oakley woman has pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of teenage boys and will serve nearly eight years in state prison, authorities announced Monday.
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San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police unveiled new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
Former Silicon Valley Bank VP sentenced to 15 months in prison
A former Silicon Valley Bank vice president was sentenced to 15 months in prison for falsifying documents in connection with his sentencing for previous securities fraud convictions, according to an announcement Monday from federal prosecutors.
Three die of apparent fentanyl overdoses inside Gilroy home
Three people died Monday of apparent fentanyl overdoses and a four was revived using Narcan inside a home in unincorporated Gilroy.
Deadly day for pedestrians on San Jose roadways
Two pedestrians were killed Monday in separate collisions on San Jose roadways
Santa Clara County beefs up enforcement of red flag gun law
In response to recent mass shootings, Santa Clara County announced a major expansion of a gun violence restraining order program, more than quadrupling the staff from five to 23 people.
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2 arrested in January's Marin City attempted murder
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in a January 26th Marin City stabbing that left the victim hospitalized with serious injuries.
Man robs Santa Rosa bank; Police seek public's help
A masked man robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Santa Rosa and police were seeking help from the public in finding the suspect.
Missing kayaker found dead in Tomales Bay
A kayaker who went missing this week after entering Tomales Bay in Marin County has been found dead by a search crew, authorities said Thursday.
Auto burglary suspect arrested after chase on Highway 80 in Fairfield
A burglary suspect in Fairfield led police and California Highway Patrol officers on Interstate Highway 80 before being arrested, police announced Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park, Roseland closing by end of month
Sonoma County officials announced Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Rohnert Park and Roseland will close by the end of the month.
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49ers reportedly hiring Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Carolina interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator.
Marvel Star Simu Liu unveils upgraded sensory room at Chase Center
The sights and sounds of Warriors games may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities.
With Curry hurt, Klay Thompson erupts for 42 points as Warriors beat Thunder 141-114
Klay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curry's place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114 on Monday night.
Justin Rose wins weather-delayed Pebble Beach Pro-Am; ends 4-year drought
Justin Rose took all the drama out of a long week with three quick birdies that sent him to a three-shot victory Monday in the wind-delayed AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, ending four years without winning and making him eligible for the Masters.
Update: Warriors star Stephen Curry out indefinitely with partial ligament and membrane tears
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be out indefinitely after an injury Saturday tore ligaments and membranes in his left leg, according to the team.
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San Jose police chief: Suspect who wounded officer was 'on quest to kill' police
San Jose police unveiled new information and video Tuesday of an ambush-style shooting of an officer by a suspect who was "on a quest to kill San Jose police officers."
State senator introduces prison religious clothing bill
A new bill proposed in the state Legislature could grant religious protections for incarcerated people in California.
Former Silicon Valley Bank VP sentenced to 15 months in prison
A former Silicon Valley Bank vice president was sentenced to 15 months in prison for falsifying documents in connection with his sentencing for previous securities fraud convictions, according to an announcement Monday from federal prosecutors.
Teens sought in multiple Orbeez toy gun attacks in San Carlos
A group of juveniles in San Carlos have been firing water beads from a toy gun at unsuspecting people over the last few weeks, the San Mateo Sheriff's Office said Monday.
5 teens arrested in connection with Castro Valley armed robbery spree
East Bay authorities on Monday confirmed the arrests of five teen suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies in Castro Valley over the weekend.
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Silicon Valley layoffs: Zoom to cut 1,300 jobs, CEO taking massive pay cut
Zoom on Tuesday said it will lay off about 1,300 employees, or approximately 15% of its staff, becoming the latest tech company to announce significant job cuts as a pandemic-fueled surge in demand for digital services wanes.
Google-parent Alphabet joins AI chatbot frenzy by unveiling Bard
Not to be outdone by its rivals, Google-parent Alphabet on Monday unveiled a new chatbot tool dubbed "Bard" in an apparent bid to compete with the viral success of ChatGPT.
Meta buying maker of VR fitness app Supernatural after favorable court ruling
A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural.
Update: Jury rules Musk, Tesla not liable in shareholder lawsuit over funding tweets
A jury on Friday ruled Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mislead investors in 2018 with a tweet about a Tesla buyout which the investors say cost them billions of dollars.
A first-generation iPhone is expected to go for $50,000 at auction
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
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Marvel Star Simu Liu unveils upgraded sensory room at Chase Center
The sights and sounds of Warriors games may be overwhelming for people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities.
California backs down from requiring COVID-19 vaccine to attend schools
Children in California won't have to get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials confirmed Friday, ending one of the last major restrictions of the pandemic in the nation's most populous state.
Newsom rescinds state of emergency for mpox in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
Eye drops linked to drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
Federal health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
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Watch Live: President Biden's 2023 State of the Union as poll finds country divided
CBS News will air the State of the Union as a special report at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
State senator introduces prison religious clothing bill
A new bill proposed in the state Legislature could grant religious protections for incarcerated people in California.
Paul Pelosi invited as special guest for Biden's State of the Union address
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will be sitting in the first lady's viewing box for Tuesday night's State of the Union address.
Metal fencing around Capitol frequent, controversial security measure
For the third year in a row, an eight-foot, black metal fence will surround the Capitol complex during an address to Congress by President Biden.
Suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down off South Carolina coast
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said President Biden authorized the operation to shoot down the balloon.
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LGBTQ+ community center in San Jose host Christmas 'orphans' for holiday celebration
Devin Fehely reports on the welcoming Christmas celebration held at the Billy DeFrank Community Center in San Jose (12-24-2022)
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act, enshrining marriage equality in federal law
Debra Alfarone reports on the star-studded celebration held to mark President Biden's signing of the Respect for Marriage Act (12-13-2022)
State Sen. Scott Wiener again targeted with bomb threat
Police in San Francisco responded to State Sen. Scott Wiener's home early Tuesday morning to search for potential bombs amid a new wave of threats against the senator.
Supreme Court hears new case pitting free speech against gay rights
Nicole D'Antonio on the Supreme Court hearing a Colorado case of a web designer refusing to work with same-sex couples (12-5-2022)
Sen. Padilla officiates SF City Hall wedding in celebration of Respect for Marriage Act
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other elected officials Friday at the steps of City Hall celebrated the repealing of the Defense of Marriage Act and the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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San Francisco's newest celebrity chef Kathy Fang represents Chinese cuisine
A local chef with roots in San Francisco's Chinatown is enjoying a higher profile these days thanks to a her starring turn in a new reality show.
Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
Beyoncé sits alone atop the Grammy throne as the ceremony's most decorated artist in history.
Viola Davis achieves EGOT status with Grammy win for audiobook
Davis has previously won an Oscar for best supporting actress for "Fences," an Emmy for her role as Annalise Keating in "How to Get Away with Murder" and two Tony awards.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
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New program helps prisoners' wives cope when life brings love and incarceration
Coping with the incarceration of a loved one can be overwhelming and cause lasting health issues for wives on the outside. The Compassion Prison Project is trying to help them.
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.
Norway's reform inspires California to make prison life more humane
A new push within the state prison system aims to reduce recidivism and the solution could be found more than 5,000 miles away.
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.
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2/7/23
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000
The death toll from two massive earthquake on the Turkey-Syria border has now surpassed 5,000 with fears of many more dead and injured.
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Broadway star Bobby Conte comes home to perform his one man show called "Along the Way"
Local Broadway star Bobby Conte on his one man show called "Along the Way" at ACT'S Strand Theater
Jas Leverette works to improve the lives of dogs and their owners
They say a dog is a man's best friend. For Jas Leverette, the owner of CaliK9 Solutions, that relationship means everything.
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Antioch man who overcame tough circumstances leads students by example
An East Bay man who was incarcerated as a young person turned his life around, and now he's guiding at-risk kids toward their own paths to success.
Watch the Jefferson Awards ceremony live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The annual ceremony celebrating public service in the San Francisco Bay Area -- the Jefferson Awards -- will be streamed on KPIX.com live on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
Opioid addiction tragedy drives Sebastopol couple to help others through 'Micah's Hugs'
A Sebastopol couple's fight against drug addiction is personal, and they are channeling their own family's grief into helping others avoid the same fate.
Nonprofit Empower Work helps people deal with discrimination, harassment on the job
An estimated 40 million American small business employees don't feel like they have enough resources to deal with on-the-job harassment, discrimination, or other serious issues.
Alameda parent takes school music program into her own hands
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
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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.