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Foster City Appoints 1st Minority Woman Mayor In 50-Year HistoryFoster City just made history after the city council unanimously appointed a minority woman as mayor for the first time in the community's 50 year history.
Steph Curry Closes In On 3-Pointers Record As Warriors Top BlazersStephen Curry scored 22 points and moved within nine 3-pointers of tying Ray Allen's career record, and the Golden State Warriors held off the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 104-94 Wednesday night.
'This Is The Worst Time' – Half Moon Bay Merchants Blast PG&E Utility Work, Highway 92 Backups Before HolidaysBusiness owners in Half Moon Bay are criticizing PG&E over the decision to begin infrastructure upgrades along Highway 92, leading to massive weekday backups and negatively affecting holiday shopping traffic and sales.
COVID: Vaccine Mandate Protesters Disrupt Healdsburg Council Meeting, Force Members To Meet VirtuallyThe Healdsburg City Council was forced to hold its meeting virtually Monday after a group of protesters against COVID-19 vaccination requirements entered the council's chambers.
San Ramon Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Repeat Home Depot Tool TheftsPolice in San Ramon on Wednesday morning arrested two male suspects in connection with what are believed to be multiple thefts of Home Depot stores across the Bay Area.
Scott Peterson Resentenced To Life Without Parole; Laci's Mom: 'You Will Always Be Their Murderer'Under the glaring eyes of Laci Peterson's family, convicted killer Scott Peterson was resentenced by a San Mateo County Superior Court judge to life in prison without parole in the 2002 slaying of his wife and the couple's unborn son, Connor.
As SCOTUS Reconsiders Roe, Group Pushes California To Become Abortion SanctuaryCalifornia clinics and their allies in the state Legislature on Wednesday revealed a plan to make the state a "sanctuary" for those seeking reproductive care, including possibly paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states.
Bargain-Priced Home Under $200,000 Available in Mountain View Mobile Home ParkDespite the pandemic, the price of homes in the Bay Area continue to skyrocket, with the Peninsula having some of the most expensive neighborhoods in America.
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COVID: UC Expert Encouraged By Pfizer Data On Booster Shots Against OmicronAs the Omciron variant of COVID-19 spreads, a UC Berkeley expert tells KPIX 5 that he is encouraged by data from Pfizer on the effectiveness of booster shots against the variant. Katie Nielsen reports. (12/8/21)
New Mayor Of Foster City Makes HistoryFoster City just made history after the city council unanimously appointed a minority woman as mayor for the first time in the community's 50 year history. Maria Cid Medina reports. (12/8/21)
Oakland Business Owners Struggle to Recover from Pandemic Amid Crime UptickWilson Walker reports on business owners in Oakland hopeful increase to police staffing will curb rampant retail crime (12-8-2021)
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COVID: Vaccine Mandate Protesters Disrupt Healdsburg Council Meeting, Force Members To Meet VirtuallyThe Healdsburg City Council was forced to hold its meeting virtually Monday after a group of protesters against COVID-19 vaccination requirements entered the council's chambers.
Sunnyvale Extends Downtown Outdoor Dining Program Into Late 2022The Sunnyvale City Council on Tuesday voted to continue its outdoor dining program on South Murphy Avenue that started during the pandemic.
UPDATE: Parents Who Sent Child With COVID to Corte Madera School Could Face Criminal ChargesHealth officials in Marin County on Wednesday confirmed the parents who knowingly sent their COVID-19 positive child to a Corte Madera elementary school last month were under investigation and could face criminal charges.
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Oakland Business Owners Struggle to Recover from Pandemic Amid Crime UptickOakland is now moving to hire more police officers in hopes of reversing a dramatic rise in homicides. But with crime comes other problems, and Oakland business leaders say it is hurting their recovery.
Retailers To Hire San Francisco Sheriff's Deputies To Deter Retail Theft, Smash-and-Grab SurgeSan Francisco will allow businesses to hire sheriff’s deputies to provide more law enforcement presence to help stem retail theft and smash-and-grab incidents.
Suspects From Antioch, Elk Grove Arrested In Connection With Multiple San Francisco Auto BurglariesAn East Bay man and a Sacramento County man were arrested in connection with multiple auto burglaries in San Francisco last week, police said.
CBSN Bay Area Interviews
Inflation Impacts San Francisco-Marin Food BankKPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Executive Director Tanis Crosby about how rising food costs are affecting local food banks
Latest on the Omicron VariantDr. Malathi Srinivasan with Stanford Health Care explains how the number of mutations with the Omicron variant compares to other COVID-19 variants of concern, and if the current vaccines will provide protection
First Confirmed U.S. Case of Omicron Variant Detected in San FranciscoKPIX 5's Len Kiese asks Dr. Karin Shavelson with Marin Health if the COVID-19 Omicron variant is any more transmissible than the Delta variant, and how concerned we should be here in the Bay Area
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Foster City Appoints 1st Minority Woman Mayor In 50-Year HistoryFoster City just made history after the city council unanimously appointed a minority woman as mayor for the first time in the community's 50 year history.
'This Is The Worst Time' – Half Moon Bay Merchants Blast PG&E Utility Work, Highway 92 Backups Before HolidaysBusiness owners in Half Moon Bay are criticizing PG&E over the decision to begin infrastructure upgrades along Highway 92, leading to massive weekday backups and negatively affecting holiday shopping traffic and sales.
Scott Peterson Resentenced To Life Without Parole; Laci's Mom: 'You Will Always Be Their Murderer'Under the glaring eyes of Laci Peterson's family, convicted killer Scott Peterson was resentenced by a San Mateo County Superior Court judge to life in prison without parole in the 2002 slaying of his wife and the couple's unborn son, Connor.
East Bay News
Berkeley Police Arrest Convicted Sex Offender For Allegedly Accosting Teens, Claiming To Be Police OfficerPolice in Berkeley have arrested a convicted sex offender who is accused of accosting teenage girls in multiple incidents while claiming to be a police officer.
San Ramon Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Repeat Home Depot Tool TheftsPolice in San Ramon on Wednesday morning arrested two male suspects in connection with what are believed to be multiple thefts of Home Depot stores across the Bay Area.
Oakland Business Owners Struggle to Recover from Pandemic Amid Crime UptickOakland is now moving to hire more police officers in hopes of reversing a dramatic rise in homicides. But with crime comes other problems, and Oakland business leaders say it is hurting their recovery.
South Bay News
Prosecution, Defense Both Rest in Elizabeth Holmes Fraud TrialThe prosecution and the defense have both rested in the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos fraud trial.
Sunnyvale Extends Downtown Outdoor Dining Program Into Late 2022The Sunnyvale City Council on Tuesday voted to continue its outdoor dining program on South Murphy Avenue that started during the pandemic.
Mountain View Police Investigating Tuesday Morning Assault of Young StudentMountain View police are currently investigating an incident involving a man who allegedly touched a young girl as she was walking to school Tuesday morning.
North Bay News
COVID: Vaccine Mandate Protesters Disrupt Healdsburg Council Meeting, Force Members To Meet VirtuallyThe Healdsburg City Council was forced to hold its meeting virtually Monday after a group of protesters against COVID-19 vaccination requirements entered the council's chambers.
UPDATE: Parents Who Sent Child With COVID to Corte Madera School Could Face Criminal ChargesHealth officials in Marin County on Wednesday confirmed the parents who knowingly sent their COVID-19 positive child to a Corte Madera elementary school last month were under investigation and could face criminal charges.
Man Arrested In Petaluma for Possession of Loaded Firearm in Public PlacePolice arrested a 20-year-old man early Wednesday morning near Rocky Memorial Dog Park for possessing a loaded firearm in a public place, according to officers.
Bay Area Sports
Steph Curry Closes In On 3-Pointers Record As Warriors Top BlazersStephen Curry scored 22 points and moved within nine 3-pointers of tying Ray Allen's career record, and the Golden State Warriors held off the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 104-94 Wednesday night.
Warriors Steph Curry Closes In On 3-Point Record; ' He Changed The Outlook' Of The GameGolden State Warriors star Steph Curry is a little coy when asked if he thinks he can hit 16 3-pointers against the Portland Trailblazers at their game Wednesday, which would tie Ray Allen's record for most from distance in an NBA career.
Hertl’s Hat Trick Leads Sharks Past Flames, 5-3Tomas Hertl scored his fourth career hat trick and the San Jose Sharks used a three-goal barrage in the second period to beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Tuesday night.