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Panel Selects Archie Willams as New Name for Drake High in Marin CountyAfter months of controversy, a selection committee seeking to rename Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo has made their choice, voting unanimously to name the school for former teacher and Olympic gold medal winner, Archie Williams, whose life was extraordinary and inspiring.
East Bay Fire Departments Ready Their Resources for Dry, Dangerous SeasonThe Alameda County Fire Department opened the first red flag event of the year with a flag raising and a massive inspection operation.
Seth Brown Delivers Big Hits Again, A’s Beat Rays 6-3Seth Brown hit a two-run homer in the first inning a day after delivering a walkoff drive, sending the A's past the Tampa Bay Rays again with a 6-3 win Saturday.
Giants Hit 3 Home Runs in 7-1 Win Over PadresBrandon Crawford, Brandon Belt and Austin Slater homered and the San Francisco Giants kept rolling at home, beating the San Diego Padres 7-1 Saturday.
Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Burns in Butte County North of ChicoA wildfire burning amid hot, dry and windy conditions has prompted authorities to issue an evacuation order for a rural area north of Chico.
Sunnyvale Police Arrest Man Suspected of Homicide Following Fight With an AssociateA Sunnyvale man was arrested on suspicion of homicide in the death of an associate who was injured in a fight in the 600 block of Kifer Road Friday night.
Cruz Reynoso, First Latino California Supreme Court Justice, Dies at 90Cruz Reynoso, a son of migrant workers who worked in the fields as a child and went on to become the first Latino state Supreme Court justice in California history, has died. He was 90.
Crews Control Wildfire That Burned 45 Acres Near BeniciaMultiple crews responded to a wildfire that erupted near Interstate 680 and Lopes Road in Solano County Saturday morning and burned about 45 acres before being brought under control.
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Panel Selects Archie Willams as New Name for Drake High in Marin CountyA selection committee seeking to rename Sir Francis Drake High School in Marin County has made their choice. They want it named after a former teacher, Archie Williams, who also won an Olympic gold medal at the infamous 1936 Berlin Games. John Ramos reports. (5-8-21)
East Bay Fire Departments Ready Their Resources for Dry, Dangerous SeasonThe Alameda County Fire Department opened the first red flag event of the year with a flag raising and a massive inspection operation. Wilson Walker reports (5-8-21)
Spotlight on Caregivers: Among Pandemic Heroes, Nurses Stand OutPeople's health has been destroyed and lives have been lost during the year-long pandemic. Nurses have been there every step of the way, caring for their patients physically and emotionally. Devin Fehely reports. (5-8-21)
California Drought 2021
Near Hurricane Force Winds Howl At Mount Saint Helena; Temperatures Soar; Red Flag Wildfire WarningA strong high pressure system descended onto the San Francisco Bay Area Saturday, triggering powerful upper elevation winds, a Red Flag warning for the North and East Bay hills and sweltering temperatures for Mother's Day weekend.
Napa Valley Grape Growers Say Dry Year Survivable But Fear Prolonged DroughtMost farmers are worried about their crops as they head into the second straight dry year. Vineyard owners say they may be the lucky ones -- at least so far.
Proposed New Dam in South Bay Spurs Battle Over Water RatesDrought conditions are contributing to a battle brewing in the South Bay over a proposed water storage project that has the Santa Clara Valley Water District pushing for a series rate hikes to fund a new dam near Highway 152.
Asian American Attacks
New Video Links San Francisco Mission Bay Beating Suspect To Second Asian American AssaultNew surveillance video obtained by KPIX 5 shows a suspect hitting a man from behind on a San Francisco sidewalk on April 29 around 1 p.m. The victim, a 61-year-old Asian man and Pleasanton resident, says he was on his way to work when he was attacked.
New Poll Shows Nearly Three-Quarters of California Asians Fear Being Victims of ViolenceAsian Americans, more than any other ethnic group in California, are fearful about being victims of violence, according to a new poll released Friday.
Asian American Attacks: San Francisco Man Accused in Brutal Stabbing Charged With Attempted MurderA man accused of stabbing two elderly Asian women in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday was charged with two counts of attempted murder along with elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin said Friday.
California Recall Election
Republican Candidates For California Governor Make Their CaseThe two Republicans currently running for governor of California, John Cox and Caitlyn Jenner, released new campaign ads Tuesday, marking a new phase in the pending recall election.
Recall Candidate Caitlyn Jenner Opposes Allowing Transgender Girls To Compete In Girls Prep Sports Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic champion and current California gubernatorial candidate, says she opposes allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports at school.
Facing A Recall Campaign; Gov. Gavin Newsom Prepares To Address California DemocratsGov. Gavin Newsom will address the Democratic Party faithful Saturday as he mounts a campaign to keep his job.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
New Video Links San Francisco Mission Bay Beating Suspect To Second Asian American AssaultNew surveillance video obtained by KPIX 5 shows a suspect hitting a man from behind on a San Francisco sidewalk on April 29 around 1 p.m. The victim, a 61-year-old Asian man and Pleasanton resident, says he was on his way to work when he was attacked.
UPDATE: Auto Burglary Investigation in San Francisco's SoMa Leads to Officer-Involved Shooting; 1 InjuredAn officer-involved shooting at the scene of a suspected auto burglary investigation in San Francisco Friday afternoon left a suspect injured, authorities said.
Asian American Attacks: San Francisco Man Accused in Brutal Stabbing Charged With Attempted MurderA man accused of stabbing two elderly Asian women in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday was charged with two counts of attempted murder along with elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin said Friday.
East Bay News
Motorcyclist Dies In Early Morning 880 Caltrans Crash In HaywardA motorcyclist died early Saturday when his bike hit the rear of a truck that was part of a slow-moving caravan of Caltrans vehicles street sweeping I-880 in Hayward, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Suspect Arrested In Deadly Fremont Mosaic Apartments Home Invasion One suspect was in custody, a second remained at large in an armed home invasion robbery in April at Fremont's Mosaic Apartments.
Violent Night On Oakland Streets: 8 Wounded In 5 ShootingsThe surge in Oakland street violence reached a feverish pitch over the last 24 hours as detectives were investigating five separate shootings that left eight people wounded with at least two victims hospitalized suffering from critical injuries.
South Bay News
Firefighters Battle Brushfire Near San Jose Municipal Golf CourseA brushfire quickly roared up a bone-dry creek bed near the San Jose Municipal Golf Course Saturday night, threatening a homeless encampment and sending flames and a large smoke plume soaring into the South Bay skies.
Sunnyvale Police Arrest Man Suspected of Homicide Following Fight With an AssociateA Sunnyvale man was arrested on suspicion of homicide in the death of an associate who was injured in a fight in the 600 block of Kifer Road Friday night.
Fatal Rollover Crash Closes Portion of Highway 101 in San Jose Friday NightPart of Highway 101 in San Jose was closed down Friday night because of a deadly rollover crash.
North Bay News
Panel Selects Archie Willams as New Name for Drake High in Marin CountyAfter months of controversy, a selection committee seeking to rename Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo has made their choice, voting unanimously to name the school for former teacher and Olympic gold medal winner, Archie Williams, whose life was extraordinary and inspiring.
Crews Control Wildfire That Burned 45 Acres Near BeniciaMultiple crews responded to a wildfire that erupted near Interstate 680 and Lopes Road in Solano County Saturday morning and burned about 45 acres before being brought under control.
Near Hurricane Force Winds Howl At Mount Saint Helena; Temperatures Soar; Red Flag Wildfire WarningA strong high pressure system descended onto the San Francisco Bay Area Saturday, triggering powerful upper elevation winds, a Red Flag warning for the North and East Bay hills and sweltering temperatures for Mother's Day weekend.
Bay Area Sports
Panel Selects Archie Willams as New Name for Drake High in Marin CountyAfter months of controversy, a selection committee seeking to rename Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo has made their choice, voting unanimously to name the school for former teacher and Olympic gold medal winner, Archie Williams, whose life was extraordinary and inspiring.
Seth Brown Delivers Big Hits Again, A’s Beat Rays 6-3Seth Brown hit a two-run homer in the first inning a day after delivering a walkoff drive, sending the A's past the Tampa Bay Rays again with a 6-3 win Saturday.
Giants Hit 3 Home Runs in 7-1 Win Over PadresBrandon Crawford, Brandon Belt and Austin Slater homered and the San Francisco Giants kept rolling at home, beating the San Diego Padres 7-1 Saturday.
