Ken Bastida

CBS San Francisco Celebrates Black History Month

On Thursday night, KPIX 5/The CW 44 Cable 12 and CBS SF Radio held their 8th Annual Black History Month reception at the stations…

2013/02/22

Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn Filming In Marin Headlands

Comedians, Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn spent Thursday shooting scenes for their new film “The Internship,” just across the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin…

2012/09/21

Good Question: Why Are Colored Dots On San Francisco Storm Drains?

There is plenty of unique sights on the streets of San Francisco, but these are right under your feet. In this Good Question: What are those colored dots on San Francisco’s sewer grates?

2011/09/30

Good Question: What Makes Our Hair Turn Gray?

Some of us fight this event in our lives, while others just let it happen. In this Good Question: What makes our hair turn gray as we age?

KPIX 5–2011/09/29

Good Question: How Was The Transbay Tube Built?

It’s an amazing feat of engineering that many Bay Area commuters rely on, but we’re not talking about the Golden Gate Bridge or Bay Bridge. In this Good Question: How was the Transbay Tube built?

2011/09/28

Good Question: Why Are Big League Pitchers Such Poor Hitters?

They can frustrate hitters by throwing the ball at more than 90 miles an hour. But when it’s their turn to bat, they fall short. In this Good Question: Why are pitchers in the big leagues such poor hitters?

2011/09/27

Good Question: What Happened To The Paraplegic Who Scaled Half Dome?

20 years ago, a paraplegic Yosemite National Park ranger and his climbing partner successfully scaled the 4,000 foot face of Half Dome.

2011/09/16

Good Question: Why Does SF Have A Police Chief And Sheriff?

It’s one of many ways the City by the Bay is unique. Wendy Wang asked this Good Question: Why does San Francisco have both a police chief and a sheriff?

2011/09/15

Good Question: What’s That Smell From The Bay Near AT&T Park?

Once in a while, you’ll get a whiff of it, and it has nothing to do with the Giants hitting. In this Good Question: What is that smell coming from San Francisco Bay near AT&T Park?

2011/09/14