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ASUC Senator-Elect 'Furry Boi' Says He Is Serious About JobWhile not everyone at UC Berkeley is nuts about the fact a man in a squirrel costume ran for a seat in the school senate and won, the newly elected senator tells KPIX 5 his plans are no joke.
Waffle House Gunman Still Being Sought; Residents On AlertPolice are warning residents of a Nashville neighborhood to watch out for a suspect in a Waffle House restaurant shooting that killed four people.
Shania Twain Apologizes For Saying She'd Vote For TrumpShania Twain has apologized for saying if she were American she would have voted for Donald Trump for president, even though he's offensive, according to CBS News.
Rattlesnake Season Arrives On Bay Area Trails; Marin Hiker BittenAny experienced hiker of the Bay Area hills knows that rattlesnakes are like bears -- they hibernate in the winter and come back out in the spring.
Truce May Be In Works In San Francisco's Scooter WarsEvery one seems to have an opinion when it comes rental scooters in San Francisco.
Two Die In Horrific Union City CrashTwo people were killed Sunday afternoon when a tow truck and a Mercedes collided on a Union City street, authorities said.
Neighbors Mourns Woman's Death In San Francisco FireThe charred remains of a home in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District was a grim reminder Sunday of the toll the blaze took.
Belt Has Record 21-Pitch At-Bat; Later Homers As Giants Beat AngelsBrandon Belt hung in for an epic 21-pitch at-bat before flying out, but later homered to lead Johnny Cueto and the San Francisco Giants over the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday.
Petaluma Man In Custody After Alleged Burglary, Resisting ArrestA Petaluma man was arrested after he allegedly burglarized a business and fought police officers Sunday morning.
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Search Continues For Gunman In Waffle House Mass ShootingLaura Podesta reports on police widening their search for half-naked gunman who killed four at Nashville Waffle House (4-22-2018)
UCB Student Known For Wearing Squirrel Suit Says He's Serious About The JobBetty Yu reports on UC Berkeley student elected to ASUC Senate wearing a squirrel suit (4-22-2018)
Neighbors Tried To Save Woman Who Died In Sunset District Fire SaturdayJoe Vazquez reports on new details about the victim who refused help before losing her life in Sunset District house fire (4-22-2018)
TAHOE RENTALS: South Lake Tahoe puts in tough new laws on vacation rentalsSouth Lake Tahoe puts in tough new laws on vacation rentals
YOUTH FOOTBALL LAW: Youth football supporters rally to voice concerns over proposed state law to limit participation in the spoYouth football supporters rally to voice concerns over proposed state law to limit participation in the sport
REBUILDING WINE COUNTRY: Rebuilding efforts following last October's devastating Wine Country wildfires triggers a boom in consRebuilding efforts following last October's devastating Wine Country wildfires triggers a boom in construction jobs
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Santa Rosa Beer Truck Theft Short-LivedA man in patriotic garb who made off with a beer delivery semi truck in Sonoma County was apprehended by police within minutes Thursday, police said.
911 Operator Jailed For Hanging Up On Thousands Of CallersA former 911 operator in Houston is headed to jail after an investigation revealed that the emergency center worker hung up on thousands of people
Yahoo, AOL's New Privacy Policy Allows Them To Read Your EmailsOath notes that it has the right to read your emails, instant messages, posts, photos and even look at your message attachments.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Truce May Be In Works In San Francisco's Scooter WarsEvery one seems to have an opinion when it comes rental scooters in San Francisco.
Neighbors Mourns Woman's Death In San Francisco FireThe charred remains of a home in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District was a grim reminder Sunday of the toll the blaze took.
Earth Day Eco-Activities Planned Across The Bay Area All Day SundayEnvironmentally conscious Bay Area residents can walk their talk Sunday in a variety of events held all over the area for Earth Day.
S.F. Man Killed, Five Hurt in Bayview Late-Night ShootingSix men were shot Friday night in San Francisco and one of them has died, one other has life-threatening injuries and the other four victims' injuries aren't life-threatening, police said Saturday.
Multiple Medical Emergencies At 4/20 Event In Golden Gate ParkAuthorities Friday afternoon confirmed that ambulances were responding to multiple medical emergencies including at least one opioid overdose at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park where 4/20 revelers have gathered.
4/20 Marijuana Haze Rises From San Francisco’s Hippie HillHundreds gathered on and around Hippie Hill in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park Friday, celebrating the first 4/20 day since recreational pot became legal in California.
East Bay News
ASUC Senator-Elect 'Furry Boi' Says He Is Serious About JobWhile not everyone at UC Berkeley is nuts about the fact a man in a squirrel costume ran for a seat in the school senate and won, the newly elected senator tells KPIX 5 his plans are no joke.
Rattlesnake Season Arrives On Bay Area Trails; Marin Hiker BittenAny experienced hiker of the Bay Area hills knows that rattlesnakes are like bears -- they hibernate in the winter and come back out in the spring.
Two Die In Horrific Union City CrashTwo people were killed Sunday afternoon when a tow truck and a Mercedes collided on a Union City street, authorities said.
Squirrel Wins UC Berkeley Student Senate SeatA "squirrel" named Furry Boi was named to the Associated Students of the University of California Senate.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Could Dazzle With 15-20 Shooting Stars Per HourThe sky is putting on a show as Earth Day dawns. The Lyrid meteor shower will be at its peak just before dawn Sunday.
Earth Day Eco-Activities Planned Across The Bay Area All Day SundayEnvironmentally conscious Bay Area residents can walk their talk Sunday in a variety of events held all over the area for Earth Day.
South Bay News
Atherton Power Shut Down to Rescue 2 from Downed LinesPG&E de-energized the power grid for portions of Atherton and West Menlo Park to save the lives of two people trapped in a car in Atherton with live electrical wires on the hood.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Could Dazzle With 15-20 Shooting Stars Per HourThe sky is putting on a show as Earth Day dawns. The Lyrid meteor shower will be at its peak just before dawn Sunday.
Earth Day Eco-Activities Planned Across The Bay Area All Day SundayEnvironmentally conscious Bay Area residents can walk their talk Sunday in a variety of events held all over the area for Earth Day.
Burned Out Mountain View Home On The Market For $1.48 MillionCall it a hot new trend in Bay Area real estate -- buyers snapping up burned-out and condemned properties for prices that could buy a mansion in most places.
Activists Want Sanctioned Camp For Homeless San Jose State StudentsIt's not the kind of thing you'd expect to see on a college campus, but some students at San Jose State are asking for a place on school grounds to pitch their tents.
$6M Set Aside For Affordable Teacher Housing In Palo AltoThe Grant Avenue site could host a large number of units, ranging from 60 to 120.
North Bay News
Police Arrest Suspect In Fatal Stabbing Of 19-Year-Old In Sebastopol A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Sebastopol Saturday afternoon and police have arrested suspect Anthony William Ibach who allegedly fled the scene in a red BMW.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Could Dazzle With 15-20 Shooting Stars Per HourThe sky is putting on a show as Earth Day dawns. The Lyrid meteor shower will be at its peak just before dawn Sunday.
Earth Day Eco-Activities Planned Across The Bay Area All Day SundayEnvironmentally conscious Bay Area residents can walk their talk Sunday in a variety of events held all over the area for Earth Day.
Needing Repairs, Feds Urged To Take Back Mare Island Cemetery A veterans' cemetery in Vallejo is in bad shape and the city wants the federal government to take it back and fix it.
Petaluma Police Seek Man Who Failed To Register As Sex OffenderPolice in Petaluma on Thursday are searching for a man who has failed to register with the department as a sex offender.
Crew Rescued From Burning Fishing Boat A crew of five fishermen has been rescued in the waters off Northern California after their vessel burst into flames.
KPIX 5 Original Reports
Chickens Stand Watch In Battle Against West NileSolano County's watch tower in the battle against the West Nile Virus is actually a chicken coop.
Unique Oakland Backyard Cabin Made Of 3D Printed TilesTucked away in an Oakland backyard may be one of the most unique cabins in all of the Bay Area.
Drawing from Life, East Bay Artist Depicts Black Men's TruthIf a picture is worth a thousand words, as the old saying goes, what might a thousand pictures say about a community -- a group of people -- too often viewed through a lens of fear, hatred or prejudice?
Researchers Launch Balloons To Study 'Atmospheric River' Researchers are eager to better understand Northern California's atmospheric river storm, which is bringing flood warnings to the area.
Sports Headlines & Scores
Belt Has Record 21-Pitch At-Bat; Later Homers As Giants Beat AngelsBrandon Belt hung in for an epic 21-pitch at-bat before flying out, but later homered to lead Johnny Cueto and the San Francisco Giants over the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Sunday.
Davis Homers; A's Top Red Sox 4-1Khris Davis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off David Price with two outs in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Sunday.
Warriors Fall to Spurs in Game FourSan Antonio beat the Golden State Warriors 103-90 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep as coach Gregg Popovich remained out following the death of his wife.
