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San Francisco's Iconic LGBTQ Newspaper Marks 40 Years During SF PrideThis weekend's pride celebration will be extra-special for San Francisco's first LBGT newspaper. The Bay Times recently marked its 40th birthday.
California Advances Biggest US Change To Police Use Of ForceCalifornia would lead the U.S. in significantly changing the standard for when police can fire their weapons under legislation that cleared its first hurdle Tuesday.
Oakland Pays $12 Million To Motorcyclist Hit By Police SUVOakland city officials have agreed to pay $12 million to a motorcyclist who lost a leg and was badly hurt when struck by a police vehicle that allegedly ran a red light.
Cupertino City Council To Consider Business Tax Increase For November BallotThe Cupertino City Council on Tuesday evening will consider placing an increased business tax on the November ballot to fund city projects, including a new City Hall, library renovations and transit studies.
Caught On Camera: Man Steals Puppy From San Jose BusinessA man was captured on video stealing a puppy from a San Jose warehouse and images of the theft were released Tuesday in the hope of generating leads.
Disney Names New Animation, Pixar Chiefs Post-LasseterWalt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn says Tuesday that Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter are taking over for former Disney animation and Pixar chief John Lasseter, who is departing Disney at the end of the year following misconduct allegations.
With Eyes On Midterms, Trump Embraces Immigration FightCalling the shots as his West Wing clears out, President Donald Trump sees his hard-line immigration stance as a winning issue heading into a midterm election he views as a referendum on his protectionist policies.
Trump Administration Pulls US Out Of UN Human Rights CouncilThe United States announced Tuesday it was leaving the United Nations' Human Rights Council, with Ambassador Nikki Haley calling it "an organization that is not worthy of its name."
Protest Decry Forced Separations, Immigration Policies Outside San Francisco ICE OfficesHundreds of demonstrators protested outside ICE offices in San Francisco Tuesday amid a growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.
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HISTORY OF RACIAL TERROR: New museum gives visitors a look at the deadly struggle for racial freedomThe National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a sacred space to reflect on racial terror in America. The memorial honors the enslaved, the incarcerated, and the thousands of African American men, women, and children were lynched by white mobs between 1877 and 1950. Christin Ayers travels there along with former KPIX anchor-turned-sculptor, Dana King.
$2.2M Fed Grant Awarded To Help Homeless Youth In Santa Cruz CountyHomeless youth in Santa Cruz County are about to get a much-needed hand up from the feds. Maria Medina reports. (6/19/18)
Cupertino Officials To Weigh Business Tax IncreaseLen Ramirez reports on proposed Cupertino business tax hike for November ballot that would raise funds for transit projects (6-19-2018)
Telsa CEO Musk Irate After Sabotage By EmployeeKiet Do reports on Telsa being targeted with industrial sabotage by disgruntled employee (6-18-2018)
Tuesday Evening Forecast With Mary Lee6/19/18
PG&E Set To Trim Trees More Severely In Marin County For Fire SafetyEmily Turner reports on PG&E plan to trim trees with greater clearance from power lines for fire safety (6-19-2018)
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Smoking Rates In U.S. Hit All-Time Low, CDC SaysAbout 14 percent of U.S adults admit to being smokers last year, down from about 16 percent in 2016, government figures from the CDC show.
Watch: Circus Bear Jumps Off Skateboard, Attacks HandlerA circus bear attacked its handler in a shocking video.
Police: Cancer Patient Found Dead In Woods, Killed For Her PainkillersA woman in Kentucky battling stage four cancer was killed for her painkillers.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco's Iconic LGBTQ Newspaper Marks 40 Years During SF PrideThis weekend's pride celebration will be extra-special for San Francisco's first LBGT newspaper. The Bay Times recently marked its 40th birthday.
Protest Decry Forced Separations, Immigration Policies Outside San Francisco ICE OfficesHundreds of demonstrators protested outside ICE offices in San Francisco Tuesday amid a growing uproar over the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents.
Activists Claim Cow Palace Gun Show Organizers Have Firearm ConvictionsSome gun control advocates renewed their push Tuesday to shut down the gun shows at the Cow Palace in Daly City.
Owner Of SF Herbal Medicine Store Allegedly Sold Prescription Drugs Without Licensehe owner of an herbal medicine store in San Francisco's Chinatown has been charged with selling and holding prescription drugs for sale without a license, prosecutors announced Monday.
Suspect Arrested In Brutal San Francisco Assaults Caught On CameraA 58-year-old man has been taken into custody in a pair of violent unprovoked assaults in San Francisco that left the victims battered and bloodied.
Woman Responding To Craigslist Ad Makes Life-Saving Kidney DonationA California woman is recovering after donating the gift of life to an ailing man who posted a Craigslist ad seeking a life-saving kidney.
East Bay News
Disney Names New Animation, Pixar Chiefs Post-LasseterWalt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn says Tuesday that Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter are taking over for former Disney animation and Pixar chief John Lasseter, who is departing Disney at the end of the year following misconduct allegations.
Suspect Injured, 2 Arrested In Teen Shootout With Union City PoliceOne suspect was wounded and two others arrested following a wild gunfight between a group of juveniles and 6 Union City police officers late Monday night.
'Black Panther' Has Big Night At MTV Movie AwardsThe MTV Movie & TV Awards gave "Black Panther" its first taste of awards glory, with Marvel's blockbuster taking home four honors including two awards for its star, Chadwick Boseman.
‘Jogger Joe’ Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing Man's Cellphone At Lake MerrittA man known as "Jogger Joe" pleaded not guilty Monday in Oakland to a second-degree felony robbery charge.
Man In Critical Condition After Stabbing In Antioch Parking LotA fight at a parking lot in Antioch Sunday morning led to a 58-year-old man being stabbed and hospitalized with critical injuries, according to police.
Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Wildfires Near LivermoreAlameda County Fire Department, Livermore-Pleasanton and CalFire firefighters had 90 percent containment Sunday night on two separate grass fires.
South Bay News
$2.2M Fed Grant Awarded To Help Homeless Youth In Santa Cruz CountyHomeless youth in Santa Cruz County are about to get a much-needed hand up from the feds. The county is just one of 10 communities in the nation to qualify for a new grant program – a $2.2 million U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development grant.
Menlo Park High-End Jewelry Store First In World To Accept CryptocurrencyStephen Silver is known for selling rare, ultra-high end jewelry and watches. It is the first jewelry store in the world that accepts in cryptocurrency.
Dead Great White Shark Discovered On Aptos BeachCrowds gathered at Aptos' Beer Can Beach over the weekend, lured there by the carcass of a 8-foot White Shark that had washed up on the shore.
Mountain View School To Be Named After Undocumented ImmigrantThe Mountain View Whisman School District board voted to name an as-yet-unopened school after Jose Antonio Vargas, bypassing Steve Jobs and other technology giants with ties to Silicon Valley.
Feds Indict Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes For Wire FraudA federal grand jury has indicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani for their alleged roles in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud investors, doctors and patients.
South Bay Women Accused Of Having Sex With Teenage BoysTwo women -- one a middle school student teacher -- have been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with 15- and 16-year-old boys at a Santa Clara County high school.
North Bay News
Napa Police Investigate Racist Attack On Uber Driver As Hate CrimePolice in Napa are investigating an alleged attack on an Uber driver by one of his passengers as a hate crime after the passenger became abusive because the driver was from Afghanistan.
Santa Rosa Neighborhood On Edge After Arson FiresFirefighters were busy overnight and into the early hours of Sunday, extinguishing what they believe were 10 small arson blazes set in a Santa Rosa neighborhood.
Fairfield Woman Severely Mauled By Own Dog In Backyard AttackA 29-year-old Fairfield woman was severely mauled in her backyard by her own dog early Thursday before police shot it dead, authorities said.
Scientists Find Link Between South Napa Quake And Summer MonthsA surprising new theory links the quake that rocked Napa in 2014 to a dip in groundwater during the summer months.
Gang Member Sought In Santa Rosa Home Invasion Murder Arrested In VirginiaA female Crips gang member, wanted in the February slaying of a man during a Sonoma County home invasion, has been arrested in hiding in a Richmond, Virginia attic and will be extradited to the Bay Area to face a murder charge.
Police Seek Help Finding Cold Case Killer Of Larkspur GrandmotherCentral Marin authorities issued a plea Wednesday for the community's assistance in finding the killer of a 92-year-old grandmother found stabbed to death in her Larkspur apartment in 1993.
KPIX 5 Original Reports
100-Year-Old Pilot Flies High With Help From Her FriendsA pioneering female aviator in San Jose turned 100 last month and was honored by fellow women pilots with an emotional return to the Northern California skies.
San Francisco Tenderloin Police Station At Front Line Of Civic Center Drug CrisisThe flood of drugs running through San Francisco's downtown BART stations is just an extension of the drug problems that have long plagued the streets above.
From Louisiana with Love: A Cajun Feast for Homeless Youth in S.F.Four young Bay Area men bring a bit of the bayou to San Francisco's Great Meadow at Fort Mason to benefit homeless youth in the city.
Soaring Salesforce Tower Officially Opens Its Doors In San FranciscoOn Tuesday, it was time for the Transamerica Pyramid to share the limelight. The massive Saleforce Tower, soaring 61 stories -- an amazing 1,070 feet -- celebrated it official opening with day-long activities.
Sports Headlines & Scores
Giants' Closer Strickland Punches Door; Breaks HandHunter Strickland broke his pitching hand punching a door in frustration after blowing the save and taking the loss in a 5-4 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Monday night.
Draymond Green Eyes Warrior NBA Draft HopefulsThere was an extra set of eyes watching the NBA draft hopefuls go through their workouts at the two-time NBA champion Golden State Warriors facility on Tuesday.
The Baseball Report: Astros Tie Franchise Record, Bartolo Colon Passes MarichalThe World Series champs have won 12 in a row for the third time in franchise history, while the Rangers big righty passed a baseball legend in wins.
