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15 Hurt in 'Improvised Explosive Device' Attack Near TorontoTwo suspects detonated an "improvised explosive device" on Thursday, injuring at least 15 people inside a restaurant near Toronto police said.
Police Arrest Suspect for Slamming Puppy to Death in SF StoreSan Francisco police have caught up with a suspect seen on surveillance camera slamming a puppy to the floor of a convenience store last month in the city's Tenderloin District.
BART Board Nixes $1.6 Billion Extension To LivermoreThe BART board of directors rejected the proposed 5.5-mile extension of the Dublin-Pleasanton line into Livermore at a meeting at Oakland headquarters Thursday night.
Ex-Girlfriend Of 49ers LB Foster May Avoid Charges For Lying About Assault AccusationA woman who accused a 49ers linebacker of domestic violence - and then said she lied about it - could avoid facing any charges.
San Francisco To Temporarily Remove All Electric Scooters From StreetsOfficials announced Thursday that the ubiquitous electric scooters in San Francisco will be removed from city streets in two weeks as a new permit process is implemented.
South Bay Mushroom Farmers Struggle To Fill JobsWhile the handful of farmers in the South Bay still in the business of growing mushrooms are producing tons of the edible fungi, they’re faced with the problem of not having enough people to pick the crops.
Jury Says Samsung Must Pay $539 Million for Copying iPhoneA jury has decided Samsung must pay Apple $539 million in damages for illegally copying some of the iPhone's features to lure people into buying its competing products.
N. Korea Says It's Open for Talks After Trump Cancels SummitPresident Trump has canceled the upcoming summit between the United States and the North Koreans in a new letter released on Thursday.
Officials: Weinstein To Surrender In Sexual Misconduct ProbeHollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday to face charges involving at least one of the women who have accused him of sexual assault, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
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Couple's Amazon Device Recorded Private Conversation, Sent To FriendA couple in Oregon is demanding answers from Amazon after they claim their home's voice-activated device recorded a private conversation and sent it to a co-worker's phone.
Student Tries To Sell High School On Craigslist In Graduation PrankA Missouri student has been banned from walking in his high school graduation after a senior prank was misinterpreted as a "threat" against the school.
VIDEO: Labrador 'Adopts' 9 Orphaned DucklingsPhotos posted online show the ducklings cuddled up around the dog, riding in a row along his back and even sitting on top of his head.
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Santa Clara School Board Addresses Allegations Against Dominic CasertaA South Bay school district admits they can do more to keep students safe. Maria Medina reports from Santa Clara. (5-24-18)
Explosion Near Toronto Injures at Least 15A bombing in Ontario province has injured at least 15 people, 3 critically, according to police. (5-24-18)
Hopes Soar Then Crash at Warriors Watch Party in OaklandIt was another nail-biter for Golden State fans Thursday night. Thousands packed into Oracle Arena for the watch party. Betty Yu was there. (5-24-18)
Japanese Man Who Survived Hiroshima Blast Visits San FranciscoA Japanese man who survived the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima has dedicated his life to memorialize American POWs who were killed in the blast. Mary Lee reports on his visit to San Francisco. (5-24-18)
Carnaval San Francisco Turns 40This Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of San Francisco's celebration of Carnaval and KPIX 5's Joe Vazquez takes a look back at year one of the popular Memorial Day weekend event. (5-24-18)
Bay Area Crews Train for Wildfire SeasonNorthern California firefighters are learning new skills for our longer and more dangerous fire seasons. Emily Turner reports. (5-24-18)
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Police Arrest Suspect for Slamming Puppy to Death in SF StoreSan Francisco police have caught up with a suspect seen on surveillance camera slamming a puppy to the floor of a convenience store last month in the city's Tenderloin District.
DA: No Charges In High Profile San Francisco Officer-Involved ShootingsAn apologetic San Francisco District Attorney announced Thursday that no charges will be filed against the SFPD officers involved in two high-profile fatal officer-involved shootings cases.
San Francisco Brewery Ordered To Stop Making Beer With CBD
49ers' Foster Won't Stand Trial On Domestic Violence ChargesA Santa Clara County judge has ruled that San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster will not have to stand trial on domestic violence charges after the accuser recanted her allegations at a preliminary hearing.
San Francisco Officials Ask Driverless Tech Companies To Give Up DataWith San Francisco looking for ways to reduce its enormous traffic problems, city officials are calling on driverless tech companies to provide some GPS data to help address the issue.
2 Charged With Murder In Fatal Stomping Of Daly City ManTwo 34-year-old men have been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly fatally stomping on the head of another man in Daly City on Saturday, San Mateo County prosecutors said.
East Bay News
Ghost Ship Defendants Disagree On Whether To Delay TrialA rift opened up for the first time between Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena and creative director Max Harris in the case in which they each face 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter for their alleged roles in a fire at the Oakland warehouse in December 2016 that killed 36 people.
Suspect Arrested In Brutal Purse-Snatch Robbery Of 93-Year-OldA suspect wanted in a brazen purse-snatch robbery near a bank in Concord that left a 93-year-old woman hospitalized with a broken hip has been arrested.
BART Board Member Wants To Make Drug Use Inside Stations A FelonyA BART board member has a plan that could stop scenes of graphic drug use inside stations and elevators. She wants to threaten the drug-users with prison time.
Students Rally To Stop Transfer Of Brentwood Teacher After Kneeling Protest
Black Panther Fans Line Up For Special Oakland Comic Book IssueBlack Panther fans lined up for hours in the East Bay Wednesday morning to get a copy of the exclusive Oakland edition cover of the popular superhero's new comic.
Tesla: Car In Fatal Castro Valley Crash Not In Autopilot ModeA spokesperson for Tesla on Wednesday confirmed the vehicle involved in a solo fatal crash over the weekend on a winding East Bay road was not in Autopilot mode.
South Bay News
School Board Member Apologizes For Response To Complaints About N-WordA Campbell school board member is apologizing after telling students to toughen up when students complained that racial slurs were thrown around campus.
49ers' Foster Won't Stand Trial On Domestic Violence ChargesA Santa Clara County judge has ruled that San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster will not have to stand trial on domestic violence charges after the accuser recanted her allegations at a preliminary hearing.
2 San Jose Police Officers Shoot At Dogs Charging At ThemTwo San Jose police officers shot at three dogs that charged at them early Wednesday morning, a police spokeswoman said.
Poll Shows Effort To Recall Judge Persky Could Be WaningRecent desperate pleas by embattled Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky to avoid being recalled may be having an impact on voters, according to the numbers in the latest exclusive KPIX Survey USA Poll.
Poll Shows Santa Clara County Sheriff's Race Up For GrabsNext month's primary election includes a showdown in the South Bay as Santa Clara County's longtime sheriff fights to keep her job after overseeing one of the biggest scandals in department history.
Controversial Associate Pastor Steps Down At Palo Alto ChurchThe associate pastor of Palo Alto's First Baptist Church has resigned after his controversial and off-color tweets drew the spotlight during a City Council hearing on whether his church could lease its space to outside tenants.
North Bay News
Second Endangered Whale Washes Up On Bay Area BeachThe carcass of an endangered fin whale, the second in a week, has washed up on a Northern California beach.
Vallejo Woman Accused Of Running Puppy Mill Ordered To Surrender DogsThe owner of an East Bay home accused of running an illegal puppy mill has been ordered to turn over dozens of dogs and to stop breeding them.
Father Charged With Sex Crimes In Fairfield Child Torture CaseProsecutors have added four counts of committing lewd acts with a child to the charges against a Fairfield father who is in custody for allegedly abusing and torturing his 10 children.
2 Dead Whales Found In Bay Area Died From Human-Related CausesTwo whales that washed up in the Bay Area last week died to due to human-related causes, Marine Mammal Center officials said Wednesday.
Petaluma Man Faces Trial For Aiding Painkiller-Addicted Wife’s SuicideA Petaluma man was held over for trial Tuesday afternoon for voluntary manslaughter and for helping his wife hang herself outside a Bodega Bay motel in January.
Firefighters Contain Brush Fire In American CanyonFirefighters have contained a 3- to 5-acre grass and oak woodland fire in American Canyon Monday afternoon, a Cal Fire captain said.
KPIX 5 Original Reports
Study Links Some Antidepressants, Bipolar Medications, Parkinson's Drugs To DementiaNew research is raising important questions as to whether certain widely-prescribed drugs may be linked to dementia.
Special-Needs Riders Endure Slow Service On Paratransit VansImagine what it would feel like to sit in a bus for three-plus hours for a 14-mile ride. Then imagine what that's like for a disabled person, who's not able to understand what's going on.
California EDD Finally Removes Social Security Numbers From Some Mailed Documents Following KPIX 5 InvestigationOne of the nation’s largest state agencies says it's finally removing Social Security Numbers from a document mailed every two weeks to millions of Californians, three years after it told KPIX 5 and lawmakers it had already removed the numbers.
Homes Providing Care For Mentally Ill In San Francisco At Risk Of ClosingA San Francisco program that helps the severely mentally ill stay off the street by housing them in small group homes is quietly disappearing, taking away a vital safety net that no one seems to be trying to save.
Sports Headlines & Scores
Rockets Edge Warriors in Game 5 ThrillerThe Rockets head into Game 6 on Saturday night in Oakland one win away from knocking off the defending champions and advancing to the NBA Finals.
Ex-Girlfriend Of 49ers LB Foster May Avoid Charges For Lying About Assault AccusationA woman who accused a 49ers linebacker of domestic violence - and then said she lied about it - could avoid facing any charges.
Piscotty, A's Tag Hernandez Early, Beat Mariners 4-3Stephen Piscotty and the A's tagged Felix Hernandez early and Oakland ended the Mariners' five-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory Thursday.
