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COVID: Marin County Begins Easing Rules As Omicron Surge Likely PeakingWith the COVID-19 omicron surge already hitting its peak in many areas, Marin County has started to ease back some restrictions. But there is a divide between those that are ready and those that believe it’s too soon.
49ers Playoffs: Health Expert Urges Safety For NFC Championship GatheringsWith just days away from this weekend's big NFC Championship, health experts are reminding football fans to be careful as they gather for Sunday's game, especially indoors.
Report: Supreme Court Justice, San Francisco Native Stephen Breyer To RetireLiberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court.
UPDATE: Lockdown Of Hercules Neighborhood Lockdown Due To Police Activity LiftedPolice in Hercules on Wednesday evening advised residents in the in the Trees neighborhood near Redwood Road and Lupine Road to stay indoors due to ongoing law enforcement activity.
Reimer, Sharks Beat Capitals To Snap 2-Game SkidJames Reimer stopped Alex Ovechkin eight times among his 32 saves to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 and snap a two-game losing streak.
Homeless Encampment On BART Property In Concord EvictedConcord police on Wednesday evicted the last dozen or so residents of an encampment along San Miguel Road, in a field under BART tracks.
Suspect in 1978 Marissa Harvey Sexual Assault and Murder Cold Case Due in CourtThe office of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Wednesday said the suspect in the 1978 sexual assault and homicide of 15-year-old Marissa Harvey is set to appear in court.
Former AME Zion Bishop Charged In Fraud Scheme Targeting Bay Area CongregationsA former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was arrested along with his alleged co-conspirator Tuesday by federal authorities in connection with a fraud scheme that left congregations in Oakland, San Jose and Palo Alto burdened with massive mortgage debts.
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49ers Playoffs: Health Experts Urge Gathering Safely For NFC ChampionshipWith just days away from this weekend's big NFC Championship game, health experts are reminding football fans to be careful as they gather, especially indoors. Maria Cid Medina reports. (1/26/22)
COVID: Marin County Begins Easing Rules As Omicron Surge Likely PeakingWith the COVID-19 omicron surge already hitting its peak in many areas, Marin County has started to ease back some restrictions. But there is a divide between those that are ready and those that believe it’s too soon. Andrea Nakano reports. (1/26/22)
Fatal Crash, Fire Involving Big-Rig Prompts Closure Of Eastbound Richmond-San Rafael BridgeOne person has died following a fatal crash and fire involving a big-rig on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night. (1/26/22)
Coronavirus
COVID: Marin County Begins Easing Rules As Omicron Surge Likely PeakingWith the COVID-19 omicron surge already hitting its peak in many areas, Marin County has started to ease back some restrictions. But there is a divide between those that are ready and those that believe it’s too soon.
49ers Playoffs: Health Expert Urges Safety For NFC Championship GatheringsWith just days away from this weekend's big NFC Championship, health experts are reminding football fans to be careful as they gather for Sunday's game, especially indoors.
COVID: San Francisco's Moscone Center Welcome Back Convention AttendeesMore than 11,000 people are in San Francisco this week for the Photonics West 2022 conference at the Moscone Center, back after an extended pandemic-related hiatus.
AAPI Attacks
Questions Raised After Suspect In Numerous Attacks On San Francisco Asian Businesses Found To Be Out Of CustodyQuestions are being raised after a man accused of being involved in more than half of the hate crimes committed against the API community last year was allowed to be out of custody despite the number of charges against him.
Oakland Chinatown Cash-Only Businesses Convert To Credit To Stop Attacks On AsiansFor years, Asian owned and operated businesses in Oakland's Chinatown had run on a largely cash-only model. Now that cash makes them a easy target for criminals.
Victim In Brutal Chinatown Attack Sues San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin Amid Shocking Jump In Anti-Asian Hate CrimesAs authorities report skyrocketing hate crimes against Asian Americans in San Francisco, one victim has sued District Attorney Chesa Boudin and the city, claiming more needs to be done to stop the attacks.
CBS News Bay Area Interviews
Weather Extra: Rainfall TotalsIn this week's Weather Extra, Darren looks at how much rain we've gotten so far this water year, and how this dry January compares to our January average
East Bay Real Estate MarketKPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino asks the 2022 President of the Bay East Association of Realtors, Sheila Cunha, about the latest housing numbers and real estate trends in the East Bay
San Francisco's Feb. 15 Special ElectionKPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to KCBS Radio political reporter Doug Sovern about the school board recall that's on the ballot, and the races for Assembly and Assessor-Recorder
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Suspect in 1978 Marissa Harvey Sexual Assault and Murder Cold Case Due in CourtThe office of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Wednesday said the suspect in the 1978 sexual assault and homicide of 15-year-old Marissa Harvey is set to appear in court.
Questions Raised After Suspect In Numerous Attacks On San Francisco Asian Businesses Found To Be Out Of CustodyQuestions are being raised after a man accused of being involved in more than half of the hate crimes committed against the API community last year was allowed to be out of custody despite the number of charges against him.
'We Need To Turn Things Around' – 2021 San Francisco Crime Statistics Show Sharp Rise In Gun ViolenceOn Wednesday, Mayor London Breed and Police Chief Bill Scott revealed the final crime statistics from 2021, which included a sharp jump in gun violence.
East Bay News
One Dead In Crash, Fire Involving Big-Rig On Eastbound Richmond-San Rafael BridgeOne person has died following a fatal crash and fire involving a big-rig on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Wednesday night.
UPDATE: Lockdown Of Hercules Neighborhood Lockdown Due To Police Activity LiftedPolice in Hercules on Wednesday evening advised residents in the in the Trees neighborhood near Redwood Road and Lupine Road to stay indoors due to ongoing law enforcement activity.
Homeless Encampment On BART Property In Concord EvictedConcord police on Wednesday evicted the last dozen or so residents of an encampment along San Miguel Road, in a field under BART tracks.
South Bay News
Former AME Zion Bishop Charged In Fraud Scheme Targeting Bay Area CongregationsA former bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was arrested along with his alleged co-conspirator Tuesday by federal authorities in connection with a fraud scheme that left congregations in Oakland, San Jose and Palo Alto burdened with massive mortgage debts.
UPDATE: 1 Arrested After CHP Officers Fired Upon During Highway 17 Chase in Scotts Valley; Driver Sought A late night lockdown of a Scotts Valley neighborhood came to an end early Wednesday after an intense search for a gunman who opened fire on a California Highway Patrol officer during a Highway 17 pursuit.
Gun Rights Group Sues San Jose Over Liability Insurance OrdinanceA gun rights group and a gun owner have filed a lawsuit against a California city for a newly passed ordinance requiring citizens to obtain firearm liability insurance and pay an annual fee.
North Bay News
COVID: Marin County Begins Easing Rules As Omicron Surge Likely PeakingWith the COVID-19 omicron surge already hitting its peak in many areas, Marin County has started to ease back some restrictions. But there is a divide between those that are ready and those that believe it’s too soon.
Secretary of State Approves Sonoma County’s Voter’s Choice Election ModelSonoma County election officials announced this week that the California Secretary of State's Office approved the county's Voter's Choice Act election model.
Sonoma County To Spend $9 Million For Improved Fire Protection In Unincorporated AreasThe Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved spending $9 million to consolidate and improve fire protection in unincorporated areas of the county.
Bay Area Sports
49ers Playoffs: Health Expert Urges Safety For NFC Championship GatheringsWith just days away from this weekend's big NFC Championship, health experts are reminding football fans to be careful as they gather for Sunday's game, especially indoors.
Reimer, Sharks Beat Capitals To Snap 2-Game SkidJames Reimer stopped Alex Ovechkin eight times among his 32 saves to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 and snap a two-game losing streak.
Niners Fans Who Live in LA Ready to Represent the Red and GoldMany 49ers fans are heading to Los Angeles for the NFC Championship game against the Rams, but not all the fans wearing red and gold in the stands will be from the Bay Area.