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ICE Detains Man Driving Pregnant Wife to SoCal HospitalA woman said she had to drive herself to the hospital and give birth without her husband after he was detained by immigration agents in San Bernardino.
Watson, Garoppolo Sharp As Texans Top 49ers 16-13Deshaun Watson marched the Texans down the field in a drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown pass to Bruce Ellington in Houston's 16-13 exhibition victory over the San Francisco 49ers Saturday,
Classic Chevy Catches Fire Forcing Shutdown Of Highway 4 In MartinezA classic 1958 Chevy Impala was seriously damaged in car fire on westbound Highway 4 in Martinez, Saturday evening.
Massive 8.2 Underground Earthquake Strikes FijiA massive 8.2 magnitude underground earthquake struck Fiji in the Pacific Ocean, according to the US Geological Survey.
A Look Back at 70 Years of KPIX BroadcastingKPIX was the first television station in Northern California and the 49th in the nation. Here's a look back at 70 years of bringing you stories from around the Bay Area and the world.
A's Beat Astros 7-1 to Tie for AL West LeadTrevor Cahill pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and the A's tied Houston for the division lead by beating the Astros 7-1 Saturday.
NY Times: WH Counsel McGahn Cooperated 'Extensively' with Mueller ProbeWhite House counsel Don McGahn has cooperated extensively with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe, participating in several interviews spanning 30 hours over the last nine months, The New York Times reported Saturday.
Bay Area Spare the Air Alert Issued for SundayContinued smoke from Northern California wildfires has prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue a Spare the Air Alert for Sunday.
Bloody Whale Hunt in Faroe Islands Riles Animal ActivistsImages of a whale hunt in the Faroe Islands 200 miles north of Scotland have sparked renewed anger from conservationists and animal activists.
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Back-To-School Shopping Ideas For Students Of All AgesLifestyle expert Amy Sewell brings the latest back-to-school products for students of all ages.
Meet Maggie Elizabeth May of Les MiserablesThe Tony-award winning musical 'Les Miserables' is back in San Francisco. One of the actors, Maggie Elizabeth May talks to Bay Area Focus host Michelle Griego about the show.
Jazz At The Lesher CenterTom Donahue talks about all the upcoming artists performing at the Jazz at the Lesher Center 2018 Concert Series.
Meet Talented Performers In School Of RockAndrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical 'School of Rock' performed at the SHN Theatre in San Francisco. Bay Area Focus got a chance to meet some of the show's talented young performers.
Saturday Night Forecast With Brian HackneySlightly cooler days ahead.
Bay Area Cities Dig Up Weeds By Hand To Cut Back On Use Of Week KillersSeveral Bay Area cities including Benicia and Novato are responding to the massive verdict against Monsanto last week. As Katie Nielsen reports, they are trying to cut back on their use of weed killers by taking a natural approach.
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Get Your Best Jokes Ready, Cards Against Humanity Hiring WritersThe job will be remote with a pay of $40/hour but on an as-needed basis.
Mom Yanks Kids Out Of Electric Toy Car As It Bursts Into FlamesVideo shows fire consuming a child’s toy electric vehicle just moments after a mother pulled her kids out of it.
Teen Lost Contact Lens, Doctors Find It In Her Eyelid 28 Years LaterNearly three decades ago, a 14-year-old in the United Kingdom got hit in the eye during a game of badminton and lost her contact lens.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Redwood City Residents Oppose Coffee Business' Bikini-Clad Baristas A Peninsula neighborhood is trying to shut down plans to open a new drive-through coffee operation where customers are served by scantily-clad baristas.
Live Aretha Franklin Album Recorded In San Francisco Hailed As A MilestoneAs the outpouring of tributes to the Queen of Soul continued in the Bay Area Thursday, one of the most beloved recordings documenting her greatness was also being remembered.
Man Posing As Ride-Hailing Driver Sexually Assaults Woman In San MateoSan Mateo police are investigating a sexual assault involving a motorist who was posing as a ride-hailing service driver on Tuesday in San Mateo.
Contractor Scrutinized After Twin Peaks Tunnel Worker's DeathSan Francisco Supervisor Norman Yee is planning to hold a hearing next month to investigate how city contractors are chosen following the death of a construction worker inside the Twin Peaks Tunnel.
San Francisco Sandwich Shop Menu Offers Pointed Criticism Of City's Needle PolicyA San Francisco sandwich shop had a pointed message about the city's drug addiction problem, printed at the bottom of its menu.
Monsanto's $289 Million Lawsuit Award To Be Gobbled Up By Taxes, FeesA man awarded $289 million after his cancer was linked to Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller product is likely to walk away with only a fraction of that amount.
East Bay News
Drive-By Shooter Opens Fire On Group At Berkeley Park, 3 HurtA drive-by shooter opened fire on a group at a Berkeley park Saturday, according to police.
3 Wounded in Separate Oakland Shootings on FridayThree people were wounded in separate Oakland shootings on Friday, police said Saturday morning.
Nia Wilson's Family Takes First Legal Action Against BARTAttorneys representing the family of Nia Wilson have filed a claim against BART charging that her July 22 stabbing death on the MacArthur station platform was preventable.
Brush Fire Burns 30 Acres Near Highway 4 in MartinezContra Costa County fire crews have contained a 3-alarm brush fire that burned more than 30 acres Friday evening along westbound Highway 4 and Alhambra Avenue in Martinez.
Trial For Ghost Ship Defendants Likely To Begin In Early 2019A jury trial for the two defendants charged with involuntary manslaughter in Oakland’s deadly 2016 Ghost Ship warehouse fire will likely be held in early 2019.
Uber Driver Charged With Assaulting Woman In Union CityAn Uber driver from San Francisco is accused of picking up a woman while off-duty and sexually assaulting her, police said Thursday.
South Bay News
Alleged Santa Cruz MS-13 Members Charged With Racketeering, MurderA dozen alleged members of an MS-13 gang in Santa Cruz have been accused in a revised indictment by a federal grand jury in San Jose of charges including murder, drug trafficking and racketeering.
San Jose Music Teacher Accused Of Sexually Exploiting TeenA former music teacher at The Harker School was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate sexual communication with a 16-year-old girl, San Jose police reported.
Adobe Plans New Office Tower in Downtown San JoseAdobe Systems has plans to build a new high-rise office building in downtown San Jose that would connect via bridge to its existing headquarters.
Bus Owner Busted in Mountain View for Drugs, ParaphernaliaOne man was arrested and three others were cited after Mountain View police found a converted school bus full of hypodermic needles, drug pipes and several grams of methamphetamine.
Sexual Misconduct Charges Dropped Against Former City CouncilmanFormer Santa Clara City Councilman Dominic Caserta will not face any criminal charges after being accused of sexual misconduct.
Baby Wallaby At San Jose Zoo Makes 1st Public Appearance From Mom's PouchA young Parma wallaby has made its first appearance in its mother’s pouch at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose.
North Bay News
Tributes To CHP Officer Killed In Crash Mix Hollywood And BrotherhoodCalifornia Highway Patrol motorcycle Officer Kirk Griess, a 19-year veteran, was remembered during a memorial service today as a devoted family man and a "cop's cop."
Suspect In CHP Officer, Motorist Deaths Posts Bail; Arraignment PostponedThe arraignment of a Rocklin man charged with the gross vehicular manslaughter of a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer and a Vallejo man last week was postponed in Solano County Superior Court today until Sept. 12 after he posted $90,000 bail Thursday morning
Sonoma, Napa Receive Nearly $100M In Grants For Wildfire RecoveryMore than $99 million in grants must go to Sonoma County, the 94558 zip code in the city of Napa and other areas that were most impacted by wildfires.
Only Girl On North Bay Little League Baseball Team Wins National AwardKailee Diaz-Randall is the only girl and the star player on her little league team. She is about to receive a national award.
Top Performing Napa County Sheriff's K-9 RetiresA key player in a North Bay sheriff's K-9 unit is about to retire. For years, "Nash" has been especially helpful in cracking drug cases in for the Napa County Sheriff's Office.
Firefighter Dies Battling Ranch Fire In Lake CountyOfficials with Cal Fire confirmed Monday evening that a firefighter has died from injuries sustained while fighting the Ranch Fire in Lake County.
KPIX 5 Original Reports
Oakland City Council Votes To Close So-Called 'Duplex Loophole'Oakland city council members voted early Wednesday morning to close an eviction loophole that was putting hundreds of renters at risk of getting kicked out of their homes.
Disabled Riders' Families Share Nightmare Stories About East Bay Public Transit ServiceGetting around town is not easy for people with disabilities. Many who are not able to use public transit rely on a private public transit company with a terrible reputation for poor service.
Young Great White Sharks Thrive In Monterey Bay As Older Ones Mysteriously DieGreat white shark sightings are on the rise in the Monterey Bay. But while the young ones appear to be thriving, older ones are dying and washing ashore.
Remote Beach Becomes Focus Of Coastal Access DebateA remote beach on a pristine stretch of coast near Santa Barbara that has been visited by very few people could stay that way thanks to a new deal in the works with the California Coastal Commission.
Sports Headlines & Scores
Harvey No-Hit Try Into 6th, Reds Beat Giants, 7-1The Cincinnati Reds dominated Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Saturday night.
Watson, Garoppolo Sharp As Texans Top 49ers 16-13Deshaun Watson marched the Texans down the field in a drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown pass to Bruce Ellington in Houston's 16-13 exhibition victory over the San Francisco 49ers Saturday,
Rams Spoil Raiders' Return to LA Coliseum with 19-15 WinThe Los Angeles Rams welcomed the Raiders back to the Coliseum with a 19-15 preseason victory over Oakland on Saturday.
A's Beat Astros 7-1 to Tie for AL West LeadTrevor Cahill pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and the A's tied Houston for the division lead by beating the Astros 7-1 Saturday.
Olson Homers in 10th, A's Pull Within Game of AstrosMatt Olson hit a lead-off homer in the 10th and the A's beat the Astros 4-3 on Friday night to pull within a game of the reigning World Series champs for the AL West lead.
Ervin's Leadoff Homer in 11th Lifts Reds Over GiantsPhillip Ervin led off the 11th inning with a home run over the center field fence, lifting the Reds over the Giants 2-1 on Friday night.
