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Condemned Contra Costa County Child Killer Joseph Cordova Found Dead In San Quentin CellJoseph S. Cordova, who was sentenced to San Quentin's Death Row for the murder of a Contra Costa County 8-year-old girl, has been found dead in his cell, according to state prison officials.
COVID-19 Reopening Roundup: Newsom Hits 'Dimmer Switch' On Reopenings; 'Millionaires Tax' Gains MovementThe tsunami of news about the current coronavirus outbreak and now the reopenings can be overwhelming. To help you navigate through what you need to know -- KPIX.com/KPIX 5 News/CBSN Bay Area -- will be publishing a news roundup each morning of the top coronavirus and reopening-related stories so you can start your day with the latest updated developments.
New Contact Tracing Apps Need Access To Users' Private Data To Control Spread Of COVID-19With coronavirus infections once again on the rise, contact tracing is ever more critical to control the spread of the virus. A growing number of new apps are designed to help do that.
COVID-19 Closures A Huge Blow Bay Area Businesses Hoping To Recoup Losses July 4 WeekendGovernor’s Newsom’s announcement to ‘hit the dimmer switch’ on reopening, hit the business community hard. They were banking on the July 4th weekend to recoup some of their losses.
San Jose Council Votes To Put ‘Strong Mayor’ Proposal On November BallotA measure to reform the city of San Jose's campaign finance and conflict-of-interest laws, increase the mayor's power and add two years to current Mayor Liccardo's term will be on the November ballot after a city council vote.
Berkeley City Council Votes To Slash Police Budget By $9.2 MillionBerkeley city councilmembers voted on Wednesday to cut the police budget next fiscal year by $9.2 million, about 12 percent, though the money saved will help backfill the city's deficit rather than support changes as some residents had hoped.
Former Inmate's Describes 'Filthy, Contaminated' Conditions Inside San Quentin Amid Growing COVID-19 OutbreakIn a chilling, firsthand account of what it's like inside The Q, an inmate who was released last week, says the prison conditions are filthy and contaminated with germs. He told KPIX5 something needs to be done before everyone inside is exposed to COVID-19.
UCSF Doctor Says COVID-19 California Miracle Is Over Now, We Are Just Like Other StatesUCSF Dr. Bob Wachter once touted the 'California Miracle' due to the state’s success at flattening the curve. Now, as COVID-19 cases are surging, he says the California Miracle is over. We dodged a bullet, but we are catching this one.
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BAYPOINT WILDFIRE: Raw Video Of Firefighters Battling Early Morning Baypoint WildfireRaw Video Of Firefighters Battling Early Morning Baypoint Wildfire
Developers Launching Apps For Contact Tracing To Control Spread Of COVID-19With coronavirus infections on the rise again, contact tracing is even more critical to control the spread of the virus. A growing number of new apps are designed to do just that. Allen Martin looked a few of them.
Businesses Hoping To Recoup Losses Hit Hard By July 4 ClosuresBusiness hoping to recoup their loses were hit hard by the Governor's mandate to close bars, restaurants and other places the July 4 weekend. Andrea Nakano talked to one health expert who says the closures will do little to stop the spread of COVID-19.
San Francisco Pride
How San Francisco Artist Gilbert Baker Made The Rainbow Flag An Enduring Symbol Of LGTBQ Pride
SF Pride At 50 Profile: LGBTQ Activist, Lawyer And Justice Seeker Kate KendellLGBTQ activist Kate Kendell still remembers the fear that gripped her body and mind when she decided to come out to her mother.
San Francisco Pride At 50 -- Jack's StoryWhile COVID-19 has forced a cutback on public celebrations of San Francisco Pride's 50th anniversary this year, there are still plenty of stories to share about freedom, including one from a 15-year-old boy named Jack.
Coronavirus Outbreak
Condemned Contra Costa County Child Killer Joseph Cordova Found Dead In San Quentin CellJoseph S. Cordova, who was sentenced to San Quentin's Death Row for the murder of a Contra Costa County 8-year-old girl, has been found dead in his cell, according to state prison officials.
COVID-19 Reopening Roundup: Newsom Hits 'Dimmer Switch' On Reopenings; 'Millionaires Tax' Gains MovementThe tsunami of news about the current coronavirus outbreak and now the reopenings can be overwhelming. To help you navigate through what you need to know -- KPIX.com/KPIX 5 News/CBSN Bay Area -- will be publishing a news roundup each morning of the top coronavirus and reopening-related stories so you can start your day with the latest updated developments.
New Contact Tracing Apps Need Access To Users' Private Data To Control Spread Of COVID-19With coronavirus infections once again on the rise, contact tracing is ever more critical to control the spread of the virus. A growing number of new apps are designed to help do that.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco Health Department Warns Of Spike In COVID-19 Hospitalization RateHealth officials in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon warned of an alarming spike in the city's coronavirus hospitalization rate this week.
Top 10 Most Polluted Beaches In California Include 6 From San Mateo CountyBeaches in San Mateo County accounted for six of the top 10 most polluted beaches of the state, according to a list released Tuesday by the environmental advocacy group Heal the Bay.
San Francisco First Responders Rescue Swimmer In Distress At China BeachSan Francisco Fire units are at the scene of a water rescue Wednesday afternoon at China Beach with first responders providing CPR to the victim, according to authorities.
East Bay News
Firefighters Halt Advance Of Wildfire In Tinder-Dry Hills Near ConcordA wildfire erupted in the tender-dry hills near Highway 4 in Contra Costa County early Thursday, growing to several acres and two alarms before firefighters were able to gain control.
4 Injured In Shooting Along Interstate 580 In East Oakland; 1 Eastbound Lane ReopenedAll eastbound lanes of Interstate Highway 580 in East Oakland were blocked Wednesday following a shooting that injured multiple people, police said.
Minimum Wage Hike Helps Workers During Pandemic But Timing Is Tough For BusinessesRaising the minimum wage will certainly help a lot of workers, but during a pandemic some struggling business owners in Alameda say the timing is a bit awkward.
South Bay News
San Jose Council Votes To Put ‘Strong Mayor’ Proposal On November BallotA measure to reform the city of San Jose's campaign finance and conflict-of-interest laws, increase the mayor's power and add two years to current Mayor Liccardo's term will be on the November ballot after a city council vote.
Officials Push To Improve Image Of San Jose's Guadalupe River ParkGuadalupe River Park in downtown San Jose was once considered a showplace of the city's park system, but it has deteriorated to become a place most residents avoid.
California Sues Cisco Over Alleged Caste Discrimination Against Dalit Indian EmployeeCalifornia regulators sued Cisco Systems, saying an engineer faced discrimination from other Indian workers because he is Dalit Indian. India’s caste system puts Dalits at the bottom of a social hierarchy, once terming them “untouchables.”
North Bay News
Former Inmate's Describes 'Filthy, Contaminated' Conditions Inside San Quentin Amid Growing COVID-19 OutbreakIn a chilling, firsthand account of what it's like inside The Q, an inmate who was released last week, says the prison conditions are filthy and contaminated with germs. He told KPIX5 something needs to be done before everyone inside is exposed to COVID-19.
San Quentin COVID-19 Outbreak Spreads To Susanville Prison, Threatens Inmate Firefighting Work CrewsA new threat from the out-of-control COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin State Prison, where nearly a third of the inmate population has become infected with the disease, came to light Wednesday during a state senate hearing probing the handling of the crisis by corrections officials.
July 4th: Rohnert Park Bans Fireworks In Commercial Parking Lots To Prevent Large GatheringsRohnert Park, which has been among a small number of Bay Area cites to sanction the sale of state-approved fireworks, has passed an urgency ordinance.