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Port of Oakland considering airport name change
The Port of Oakland, saying most people in the country don't know where the city is, has been exploring a name change for the Oakland International Airport.
'Bark-cuterie boards': Napa winery wins award for catering to guests' dogs
Most Napa Valley wineries specialize in wining and dining for humans, but at Migration Winery, dogs are treated like any other valued guest.
San Jose city workers vote in favor of three day strike
Thousands of unionized city employees in San Jose voted overwhelmingly in favor of a three-day strike, representatives of the union confirmed at a press conference in front of City Hall on Monday.
Outside Lands: What to know about this weekend's festival
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival presents headliners Kendrick Lamar, the Foo Fighters and Odesza along with a host of other acts in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this weekend.
San Mateo homeowners still dealing with storm aftermath look to the future with concern
Some San Mateo homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storms that happened months ago, and they are worried future storms will be just as disastrous.
Three victims identified in deadly helicopter crash over Cabazon brush fire
Three men were killed in a collision between two helicopters involved in firefighting efforts over a brush fire in Cabazon Sunday night.
Liquor store in Oakland Hills neighborhood ransacked by thieves
A small business owner in Oakland is dealing with a tough financial blow after burglars used a truck to ransack his liquor store over the weekend.
Decrease in Golden Gate Bridge suicide jumps likely a result of prevention barrier
The new suicide prevention barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge is reportedly having a significant effect — even though it's not completed yet.
Nonprofits help Sonoma residents prep for wildfire season
A special partnership between Fire Safe Sonoma, a grant-driven nonprofit, and Habitat For Humanity has helped multiple homeowners this year make needed improvements around their properties to be better prepared for wildfire season.
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UCSF doctors leading way on eliminating climate-harmful general anesthesia gas use
Doctors in San Francisco are at the forefront of a movement to replace the drugs used for general anesthesia, which have been determined to be contributing to our climate change crisis.
California university protects treasured landscapes by adapting to warmer temperatures
Gardeners will likely have to adapt to prolonged, warmer weather in the future but they aren't alone as UC Davis is also transitioning their landscape to a climate-ready one, even offering some tips along the way.
Bay Area start-up promises revolutionary 'forever' battery
The Bay Area startup aims to revolutionize the electrical energy sector by accelerating how wind and solar energy are stored. The company's battery is the secret ingredient.
Peninsula 'Eco-gardenista' packs special seeds to help save pollinators
California's extreme weather and warming climate are posing a threat to some of our most vital creatures, bees and other wild pollinators critical to our fruit and vegetable crops.
Drones used to track vegetation fires in East Bay Hills before they become wildfires
The Alameda County Fire Department is using drone technology to gain an edge in combating wildfires in challenging terrain.
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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.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Exclusive: Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani talks for first time about Marina District assault
Former SF Fire Commissioner Don Carmignani was beaten with a metal rod and suffered severe head injuries, including a fractured skull, in an attack near his family's Marina District home.
'Our children deserve to be found'; The painful legacy of Native American boarding schools
It is a haunting chapter in American and California history: a school system that's created to isolate Indigenous children, and take away everything they know - including their birth names.
California's Yurok Tribe reclaiming lost lives with old tribal values, spiritual healing
As the Yurok Tribe takes bold steps to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, it's also using centuries-old tribal values as building blocks of a new tribal justice system.
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Port of Oakland considering airport name change
The Port of Oakland, saying most people in the country don't know where the city is, has been exploring a name change for the Oakland International Airport.
Resident in San Francisco's Tenderloin recording daily happenings to highlight crime
A Tenderloin resident has been recording what goes on in the neighborhood to show people the kind of crime that is happening there.
UCSF study explores burst of creativity some patients have before onset of dementia
Len Ramirez reports on scientists trying to understand a possible link between the burst of artistic creativity some dementia patients experience prior to and during onset (8-7-2023)
PIX Now Evening Edition 8-7-23
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Monday Aug. 7, 2023. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
San Mateo residents hoping city takes action to prevent flooding during winter storms
Some San Mateo homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storms that happened months ago, and they are worried future storms will be just as disastrous.
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Tobacco's deadly impact
The World Health Organization released a study highlighting the ongoing deadly impact of tobacco use. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Judith Prochaska, Professor of Medicine at Stanford Health Care, why tobacco is so deadly, and the impacts of secondhand smoke
West Nile Virus detected in Bay Area
Mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus have been found in Santa Clara County. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto speaks with Dr. Desiree LaBeaud, Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford, about signs and symptoms to watch out for.
RSV drug for infants gets FDA approval
The FDA has given the green light to the single-injection Beyfortus, saying it can prevent RSV in children up to 24 months old for an entire season. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist at Stanford Health Care, about how it works, and how safe it is
FDA urged to investigate PRIME energy drink
New York Senator Chuck Schumer is asking the FDA to probe the energy drink, which has more than double the amount of caffeine as a can of Red Bull. Leah Groppo, clinical dietitian with Stanford Health Care, discusses the potential side effects for children and teens of consuming too much caffeine, as well as the potential long-term effects. Read more here
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
Dr. Andrea Henkel, Clinical Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, explains how Opill compares to other birth control pills that are available by prescription
Diabetes cases projected to surpass 1 billion by 2050
A new study published in the Lancet finds 1.3 billion people worldwide will likely have diabetes by the year 2050. CBS News Bay Area anchor Ryan Yamamoto asks Dr. Malathi Srinivasan, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford, about the main factors behind this projected spike, and what steps we can take to reduce our risk of getting diabetes
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Decrease in Golden Gate Bridge suicide jumps likely a result of prevention barrier
The new suicide prevention barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge is reportedly having a significant effect — even though it's not completed yet.
Chemical spill prompts hazmat response, evacuation at Redwood Shores biomedical firm
A spill involving an unknown chemical at a Redwood Shores biomedical firm has led to a hazardous materials response and the evacuation of an office park building.
California lawmakers express 'strong' concern over proposed toll hikes on Bay bridges
At least seven California representatives have expressed "strong" concern over proposed state legislation that would raise tolls on a number of Bay Area bridges, saying this would unfairly impact mostly lower-income residents
San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance to protest expansion of driverless cars
The San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance is planning a protest at the headquarters of the California Public Utilities Commission on Monday against the expansion of autonomous vehicle fleets in the city.
Mother keeps watch on homeless son from San Francisco church where she works
A mother who works at and attends Emanuel Church of God in Christ in San Francisco tells a heartbreaking tale of seeing her son living on the streets in the shadow of her house of worship.
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Port of Oakland considering airport name change
The Port of Oakland, saying most people in the country don't know where the city is, has been exploring a name change for the Oakland International Airport.
Liquor store in Oakland Hills neighborhood ransacked by thieves
A small business owner in Oakland is dealing with a tough financial blow after burglars used a truck to ransack his liquor store over the weekend.
Oakland Unified School District students, families excited as classes resume
Oakland was alive with excitement on Monday as students, parents, and grandparents celebrated the much-anticipated return to school.
Hayward City Council to hold meeting on cyberattack reimbursement
Hayward city councilmembers will consider a resolution Monday night to secure state and federal resources for costs associated with a cyberattack last month.
Fire damages home in Walnut Creek
A fire caused significant damage to a home in Walnut Creek Monday afternoon.
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San Jose city workers vote in favor of three day strike
Thousands of unionized city employees in San Jose voted overwhelmingly in favor of a three-day strike, representatives of the union confirmed at a press conference in front of City Hall on Monday.
San Mateo homeowners still dealing with storm aftermath look to the future with concern
Some San Mateo homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storms that happened months ago, and they are worried future storms will be just as disastrous.
San Jose city workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize 3-day strike
Two unions that represent nearly 4,500 San Jose city employees voted Monday to authorize a three-day strike.
Update: San Jose police say woman and great grandson were fatally stabbed in double homicide
Police in San Jose on Monday released additional details on a grim double homicide where officers found a great grandmother and her 6-year-old great grandson fatally stabbed in a home Friday.
Santa Clara police seek to identify woman killed in pedestrian accident
Authorities are hoping someone will come forward to help identify a woman who died after she was hit by a car while crossing a Santa Clara street early Sunday.
North Bay News
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'Bark-cuterie boards': Napa winery wins award for catering to guests' dogs
Most Napa Valley wineries specialize in wining and dining for humans, but at Migration Winery, dogs are treated like any other valued guest.
Nonprofits help Sonoma residents prep for wildfire season
A special partnership between Fire Safe Sonoma, a grant-driven nonprofit, and Habitat For Humanity has helped multiple homeowners this year make needed improvements around their properties to be better prepared for wildfire season.
Petaluma man on DUI probation arrested after multi-vehicle DUI crash
Petaluma police arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence after getting involved in a four-vehicle crash and trying to evade officers in a foot chase through a residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon.
Petaluma to San Francisco marchers promote immigration bill before Congress
On Sunday, a group of immigrants and their allies in the North Bay embarked on a 3-day march to San Francisco to support a bill before Congress that lets Homeland Security grant lawful permanent resident status to certain longterm immigrants.
Foster City switching to nonlethal means to manage its Canada geese population
Marin County nonprofit In Defense of Animals said this week that it is giving its "Happy Honk" award to Foster City officials for deciding to use nonlethal means to manage the Canada geese population in the area.
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First Alert Weather Monday night forecast 8-7-23
Bay Area settles into cooler, milder temperatures through much of the week, according to chief meteorologist Paul Heggen (8-7-2023)
Monday morning First Alert Weather forecast
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First Alert Weather Sunday night forecast 8-6-23
If you're tired of the heat, hang in there till Tuesday says meteorologist Darren Peck.
First Alert Weather Saturday night forecast 8-5-23
Meteorologist Darren Peck says a bump in inland temperatures won't last long.
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Activists outraged as anti-LGBTQ Santa Rosa church receives state grant
North Bay activists are furious after learning that a controversial local church known for its anti-LGBTQ stance will be receiving money from a state grant to protect the church from hate crimes.
Padilla announces plans for Senate mental health caucus
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla came Wednesday to the San Francisco LGBT Center to announce plans to launch a Senate mental health caucus.
Post-parade S.F. Pride revelers pack Castro District watering holes
After a day of Pride festivities, thousands descended on San Francisco's Castro neighborhood to celebrate what is traditionally the busiest weekend of the year for the community.
LGBTQ+ Pride revelers flash feathers and flags in the streets from New York to San Francisco
LGBTQ+ revelers and allies are partying coast to coast for the premiere weekend of Pride Month.
San Francisco buzzes with festivities on eve of Pride Parade
The night before San Francisco's signature Pride Parade takes over Market Street, the city was buzzing with vibrant celebrations from the Castro to downtown.
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Nonprofits help Sonoma residents prep for wildfire season
A special partnership between Fire Safe Sonoma, a grant-driven nonprofit, and Habitat For Humanity has helped multiple homeowners this year make needed improvements around their properties to be better prepared for wildfire season.
Palo Alto fixture Mike's Diner Bar faces sudden threat of eviction
A Palo Alto restaurant that's been a longtime mainstay in the community is suddenly facing permanent closure.
Extensions to Monterey historical walking path to include POC perspectives
Cultural and historical groups in Monterey are inviting the public to take part in the planning of two proposed extensions to the city's historical walking path.
Physical therapist giving Parkinson's patients newfound confidence
Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease and the Parkinson's Foundation expects that number to grow by 20% in seven years. A North Bay physical therapist is giving patients hope in slowing the progression of the disease.
Oakland resident says slow 911 response raising safety concerns for residents
Dozens of neighborhoods in Oakland are holding block parties Tuesday night for National Night Out, which happens on August 1st every year. It's a national "community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships", according to the National Night Out website.
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Port of Oakland considering airport name change
The Port of Oakland, saying most people in the country don't know where the city is, has been exploring a name change for the Oakland International Airport.
'Bark-cuterie boards': Napa winery wins award for catering to guests' dogs
Most Napa Valley wineries specialize in wining and dining for humans, but at Migration Winery, dogs are treated like any other valued guest.
San Jose city workers vote in favor of three day strike
Thousands of unionized city employees in San Jose voted overwhelmingly in favor of a three-day strike, representatives of the union confirmed at a press conference in front of City Hall on Monday.
San Mateo homeowners still dealing with storm aftermath look to the future with concern
Some San Mateo homeowners are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storms that happened months ago, and they are worried future storms will be just as disastrous.
Liquor store in Oakland Hills neighborhood ransacked by thieves
A small business owner in Oakland is dealing with a tough financial blow after burglars used a truck to ransack his liquor store over the weekend.
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FDA approves pill to treat postpartum depression
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it has approved the drug Zurzuvae as the first pill specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Roxana Saberi has more.
Valley fever is on the rise, and climate change may help the fungus spread
More than 500,000 Americans could be sickened annually by the fungus that causes Valley fever.
UCSF doctors leading way on eliminating climate-harmful general anesthesia gas use
Doctors in San Francisco are at the forefront of a movement to replace the drugs used for general anesthesia, which have been determined to be contributing to our climate change crisis.
Physical therapist giving Parkinson's patients newfound confidence
Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease and the Parkinson's Foundation expects that number to grow by 20% in seven years. A North Bay physical therapist is giving patients hope in slowing the progression of the disease.
Thousands of birth control pills recalled, may be ineffective, FDA warns
Testing revealed some lots of the Tydemy birth control tablets did not have enough of a key ingredient.
Bay Area Crime
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Liquor store in Oakland Hills neighborhood ransacked by thieves
A small business owner in Oakland is dealing with a tough financial blow after burglars used a truck to ransack his liquor store over the weekend.
Update: San Jose police say woman and great grandson were fatally stabbed in double homicide
Police in San Jose on Monday released additional details on a grim double homicide where officers found a great grandmother and her 6-year-old great grandson fatally stabbed in a home Friday.
Shooting on Orinda freeway in late July leaves 1 dead, CHP says
A shooting on an Orinda freeway in late July left one person dead, the California Highway Patrol said.
Driver allegedly fleeing Antioch sideshow seriously injures woman in crash, police say
A woman suffered major injuries after a suspected sideshow participant crashed into her car while fleeing police early Sunday in Antioch.
Walnut Creek police arrest suspect in connection to multiple rape cases
A 35-year-old Walnut Creek man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of multiple rape cases over the past few years, announced the Walnut Creek Police Department.
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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.
LGBTQ+
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Activists outraged as anti-LGBTQ Santa Rosa church receives state grant
North Bay activists are furious after learning that a controversial local church known for its anti-LGBTQ stance will be receiving money from a state grant to protect the church from hate crimes.
Supreme Court ends term with major decisions on student loans, LGBTQ+ rights
The U.S. Supreme Court closed out its term with two crucial decisions, striking down President Joe Biden's student loan relief program and siding with a web designer who refuses to work with LGBTQ couples. Natalie Brand reports. (6/30/23)
Padilla announces plans for Senate mental health caucus
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla came Wednesday to the San Francisco LGBT Center to announce plans to launch a Senate mental health caucus.
Post-parade S.F. Pride revelers pack Castro District watering holes
After a day of Pride festivities, thousands descended on San Francisco's Castro neighborhood to celebrate what is traditionally the busiest weekend of the year for the community.
LGBTQ+ Pride revelers flash feathers and flags in the streets from New York to San Francisco
LGBTQ+ revelers and allies are partying coast to coast for the premiere weekend of Pride Month.
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Photos: Blues guitar giant Buddy Guy delivers explosive set at Stern Grove
87-year-old Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy brought his farewell tour to San Francisco Sunday, delivering a scorching set on an unusually warm afternoon at Stern Grove.
Photos: Taylor Swift dazzles packed house at Levi's Stadium with marathon show
The Taylor Swift Eras Tour landed in Santa Clara for the first of two concerts Friday night and did not disappoint the massive crowd of Swifties gathered as the songwriter powered through an epic 45-song set.
Photos: Swifties descend on Levi's Stadium for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Tens of thousands of Taylor Swift fans came together Friday for the first of two Bay Area concerts of the pop megastar's Eras Tour, making for a festive atmosphere outside Levi's Stadium.
Photos: San Francisco Symphony teams with jazz-funk band Lettuce at Stern Grove
The Stern Grove Festival continued this past Sunday with the San Francisco Symphony adding a twist to its annual performance, collaborating with guest artist Lettuce.
Photos: Beatles great Ringo Starr brings All-Starr Band to Masonic
Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr brought his All-Starr Band featuring Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, multi-instrumentalist Edgar Winter and more to the Masonic in San Francisco Sunday.
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Physical therapist giving Parkinson's patients newfound confidence
Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease and the Parkinson's Foundation expects that number to grow by 20% in seven years. A North Bay physical therapist is giving patients hope in slowing the progression of the disease.
Oakland woman's fight against racial profiling growing in Bay Area, outside of California
Shikira Porter and her neighbors sparked a new conversation about safety after joining NextDoor several years ago.
Oakland native's nonprofit helping children who struggle reading at grade level
An Oakland native is raising literacy rates in Oakland public schools where standardized tests show only about a third of students are reading at grade level.
North Bay teen uses soccer juggling skills to raise money for pediatric cancer patients
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a North Bay college student who has spent more than half her life raising money for pediatric cancer patients.
San Francisco teacher builds community by nurturing ESL students
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a retired San Francisco teacher who has been making a difference among the nearly one in five California public school students who are learning English as a second language.
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Santa Clara woman goes from the family donut shop to law school
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
Morehouse College student from SF takes stock of accomplishments and road ahead
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
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.