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Highway 17 Traffic Slow As Firefighters Tackle Grass Fire Near FreewayNorthbound traffic on state Highway 17 has been slow going since about 2:45 p.m. Sunday as firefighters tackled a grass fire burning near the freeway just north of the Lark Avenue overcrossing, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Tesla to Offer California Homeowners $65 Monthly Solar Panel Rental PlanTesla is trying to spark its solar-panel business by letting consumers rent rooftop systems rather than buy them.
Valley High: Stockton Airport Adds Twice-Daily Flights to Los AngelesOn Friday, the Stockton Metropolitan Airport began offering twice-daily flights to LAX via United Airlines' partner, SkyWest.
Vallejo Police Respond To 122 Reports Of Abandoned VehiclesVallejo police looked into 122 vehicles that were reported as abandoned, the Vallejo Police Department said Friday.
Woman Pushed To Ground In Millbrae Strong Arm RobberyA woman had her backpack stolen by a man and woman who pushed her to the ground Friday night in Millbrae, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said.
Couple's South City Parking Lot Spat Ends With Boyfriend Shot in ChestA 22-year-old woman was arrested after her boyfriend was shot in the chest during an altercation between the two on Saturday morning, South San Francisco police said.
49ers, Broncos GMs Share Friendship, Advice, Will to Win49ers general manager John Lynch always wanted to be like John Elway, his idol growing up and his mentor in the NFL both on the football field and in the front office.
SF Embarcadero BART Station Goes Clipper Card-Only on MondayStarting Monday, paper tickets will no longer be available for purchase at the Embarcadero station in San Francisco.
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Talking Politics: Epstein Questions / Debates or DebacleJeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide, according to investigators. Is that the end of the issue? Were the early, crowded Democratic candidate debates a big mistake? Phil Matier, Melissa Caen and Willie Brown discuss. (8-18-19)
At Issue: PG&E / Gig EconomyKPIX 5's Phil Matier talks with California state senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) about PG&E's ability to meet future demand; Seg. 2: addressing the needs of part-time and contract workers. (8-18-19)
KPIX Sunday Morning News WrapAn 8-minute roundup of news plus a glance at the weather with Devin Fehely, Melissa Caen and Darren Peck. (8-18-19)
KPIX 5 Back To School Section
School Year Begins Amid Rising Measles Cases; Which Vaccinations To GetThe California Department of Public Health says immunization rates remain at high levels, but have decreased over the last two years.
San Mateo Principal Offers New Plan To Reduce BullyingAt Lead Elementary School in San Mateo, Principal Chad Slife likes to say he helps kids become human.
Questions Remain As Oakland Students Return To The ClassroomThe Oakland Unified School District students have begun their 2019-2020 academic year with multiple teacher positions open, which the district says is not unusual.
Unique 'Mafanikio' Mentoring Program Aims To Reduce Violence In StudentsPreventing violence in communities starts with connecting young people with caring adults and activities like after-school programs and mentoring. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Woman Pushed To Ground In Millbrae Strong Arm RobberyA woman had her backpack stolen by a man and woman who pushed her to the ground Friday night in Millbrae, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said.
Couple's South City Parking Lot Spat Ends With Boyfriend Shot in ChestA 22-year-old woman was arrested after her boyfriend was shot in the chest during an altercation between the two on Saturday morning, South San Francisco police said.
SF Embarcadero BART Station Goes Clipper Card-Only on MondayStarting Monday, paper tickets will no longer be available for purchase at the Embarcadero station in San Francisco.
East Bay News
Oakland Literary Salon to Close at End of AugustThe Octopus Literary Salon, a meeting and events space in uptown Oakland, will shut down at the end of August, the business owners announced on Thursday.
BART Track Works Triggers Delays On Trains And Along Highway 24Weekend work on the BART tracks Saturday triggered massive delays, not only with trains between Orinda and Walnut Creek but also along Highway 24.
Postal Impersonator Ripping Off Pleasant Hill MailAn alleged porch pirate, who strolled through a Pleasant Hill neighborhood early Thursday dressed as a mailman, stole mail and packages from local homes, according to authorities and residents.
South Bay News
Highway 17 Traffic Slow As Firefighters Tackle Grass Fire Near FreewayNorthbound traffic on state Highway 17 has been slow going since about 2:45 p.m. Sunday as firefighters tackled a grass fire burning near the freeway just north of the Lark Avenue overcrossing, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Tiny-Home Developments in San Jose Offer Alternative to HomelessnessSan Jose mayor Sam Liccardo joined members of the city council and the community to assemble 8-foot by 10-foot homeless shelters that will be part of the city's first-ever tiny home community.
2 Arrested in Connection With Spate of Santa Cruz ShootingsSanta Cruz police arrested two suspects on Thursday who investigators said are connected to a recent uptick in gun violence in the city.
North Bay News
Vallejo Police Respond To 122 Reports Of Abandoned VehiclesVallejo police looked into 122 vehicles that were reported as abandoned, the Vallejo Police Department said Friday.
PG&E Investigating Cause Behind Power Outage In Marin CountyPG&E is still investigating a power outage affecting 61,000 customers in Marin County Thursday and Friday.
Crews Respond To 3-Alarm Brush Fire In VacavilleFire crews are responding to a three-alarm brush fire burning in Vacaville late Friday morning, according to authorities.
Sports Headlines & Scores
49ers, Broncos GMs Share Friendship, Advice, Will to Win49ers general manager John Lynch always wanted to be like John Elway, his idol growing up and his mentor in the NFL both on the football field and in the front office.
Belt's 6 RBIs Lifts Red-Hot Giants Over DBacksBrandon Belt hit a grand slam and tied a career high with six RBIs as the Giants won their third straight game and sixth in the past seven to continue their surge into serious National League wild-card contention.
Chapman, Canha Lead A's In 8-4 Win Over AstrosChris Bassitt believes the Oakland Athletics' struggles against the Houston Astros are due in part to the perception that the 2017 World Series championship are unbeatable.
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OUTSIDE LANDS 2019: Photos From SundayOutside Lands 2019 came to a close Sunday with stellar sets from songwriter Paul Simon, soul singer Leon Bridges, country star Kacey Musgraves and more.
OUTSIDE LANDS 2019: Photos From SaturdayOutside Lands 2019 rolled into Saturday with performances from Hozier, CupCakKe, Phosphorescent and many others.
OUTSIDE LANDS 2019: Photos From FridayCrowds at Outside Lands were treated to beautiful weather and a wide array of sounds from Twenty One Pilots, blink-182, Lil' Wayne and more Friday.