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Property Tax Break Swap; California Prop 19 Means Different Things To Different HomeownersOn the ballot this year is a proposition that says it will help wildfire victims and change state property tax policy.
Fed Judge in San Francisco Denies Request to Unblock Trump Shutdown of WeChat in U.S.A federal judge in San Francisco denied a request by the U.S. Department of Commerce to suspend a Sept. 20 preliminary injunction blocking an executive order issued by President Trump that would shut down the WeChat messaging app in the U.S.
Update: PG&E Plans Sunday Power Shutoffs for 1 Million California ResidentsPG&E said it will black out customers in 38 California counties -- including most of the San Francisco Bay Area -- as weather forecasts called for a return of bone-dry, gusty weather that carries the threat of downing or fouling power lines
Oakland Mayor, Police Boost 'Operation Ceasefire' to Curb Crime WaveMuch has been said about defunding police but, Friday night with Oakland facing a crime wave, residents made a plea for people to settle disputes with words not weapons.
New San Francisco Police Unit Will Track Hate Crimes, Build Community TrustA new unit with the San Francisco police department will focus on improving trust between residents and officers, Mayor London Breed announced Friday.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Feeling 'Fantastic' Following Heart SurgeryFilm star, athlete and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said on social media Friday that he had a new aortic valve implanted in his heart.
UPDATE: Pope Fire Burns 67 Acres Near Angwin In Napa County, 50% ContainedCrews in the North Bay are making progress containing the Pope Fire that broke out in Napa County east of the communities of Angwin and Saint Helena Friday afternoon.
KPIX Vote Smart: What To Do If The Signature On Your Mail-In Ballot Is ChallengedFor millions of Bay Area voters, the key to making sure their mail-in ballot is counted is the signature on the outside of the return envelope -- a signature that's often compared to how you signed your driver's license possibly years ago.
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California Prop 19 Means Different Things to Different HomeownersOn the ballot this year is a proposition that says it will help wildfire victims and change state property tax policy. Susie Steimle reports. (10-23-20)
Oakland Mayor, Police, Residents Boost 'Operation Ceasefire' to Curb Crime WaveMuch has been said about defunding police but, Friday night with Oakland facing a crime wave, residents made a plea for people to settle disputes with words not weapons. Andrea Nakano reports. (10-23-20)
Crews Battle to Contain Fast-Burning Brush Fire Near AngwinA fire burning in the Napa County hills scorched 50 acres Friday evening but, thanks to a large-scale attack, it was 25 percent contained by 7 p.m. Meanwhile, PG&E released maps showing the extend of PSPS outages forecast for Sunday night. (10-23-20)
KPIX 5 Vote Smart 2020 Election
Property Tax Break Swap; California Prop 19 Means Different Things To Different HomeownersOn the ballot this year is a proposition that says it will help wildfire victims and change state property tax policy.
Judge Denies Becerra’s Request to Expedite Lawsuit Over GOP Ballot BoxesA Sacramento judge denied California Attorney General Xavier Becerra's request Wednesday to expedite a lawsuit brought against the California GOP over their unofficial ballot boxes.
Many Contra Costa Voters Submit Ballots At Elections Office, Official Drop Boxes Over USPS MistrustThere’s been a steady stream of people visiting the Contra Costa Elections Office to place their ballots into the drop box out front.
Coronavirus Outbreak
California EDD Freezes 350,000 Unemployment Benefit Debit Cards Over Fraud ConcernsAt least 350,000 debit cards filled with money for unemployment benefits in California have been frozen because of suspected fraud, state officials said.
Raiders COVID Scare: Latest Tests All Negative, Game Vs. Tampa Bay On For NowThe Las Vegas Raiders’ latest batch of COVID-19 tests all came back negative and their game scheduled for Sunday against Tampa Bay is on for now.
COVID-19 Reopening: What Has Reopened In Each Bay Area County?With the state providing newly revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses that have been closed since March are now able to reopen.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
New San Francisco Police Unit Will Track Hate Crimes, Build Community TrustA new unit with the San Francisco police department will focus on improving trust between residents and officers, Mayor London Breed announced Friday.
San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect In Attack of Elderly Woman at Bus StopSan Francisco Police arrested a man earlier this week who was accused of pushing an elderly woman at a bus stop downtown, inflicting serious injuries.
Lemur Stolen From San Francisco Zoo Recovering, 'Getting Stronger Every Day'More than a week after his abduction made international headlines, a ring-tailed lemur taken from the San Francisco Zoo appears to be recovering.
East Bay News
Update: PG&E Plans Sunday Power Shutoffs for 1 Million California ResidentsPG&E said it will black out customers in 38 California counties -- including most of the San Francisco Bay Area -- as weather forecasts called for a return of bone-dry, gusty weather that carries the threat of downing or fouling power lines
Oakland Mayor, Police Boost 'Operation Ceasefire' to Curb Crime WaveMuch has been said about defunding police but, Friday night with Oakland facing a crime wave, residents made a plea for people to settle disputes with words not weapons.
UPDATE: Red Flag Warning In Bay Area Starts Sunday; Strongest Winds Of Year ForecastThe National Weather Service on Friday upgraded a declared Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills and valleys, the North Bay Mountains and Santa Cruz Mountains starting Sunday morning.
South Bay News
Bay Area Residents Brace for Dangerous Winds, Power Outages Beginning SundayParts of the Bay Area have been in and out of red flag warnings all month but this Sunday's wind event is going to bring winds that we have not seen this year.
Family Of Teen Left Alone To Die At Crash On Hwy 85 Seeks JusticeWhen the family of 15-year-old Crystal Alvarez remembers her, they think about how she lived. But two months after her mysterious death, they're also consumed by the unanswered questions about how she died.
49ers Playing Patriots Without Starting Safeties SundayThe San Francisco 49ers announced Friday they will be without starting safeties Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmie Ward for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
North Bay News
Update: PG&E Plans Sunday Power Shutoffs for 1 Million California ResidentsPG&E said it will black out customers in 38 California counties -- including most of the San Francisco Bay Area -- as weather forecasts called for a return of bone-dry, gusty weather that carries the threat of downing or fouling power lines
UPDATE: Pope Fire Burns 67 Acres Near Angwin In Napa County, 50% ContainedCrews in the North Bay are making progress containing the Pope Fire that broke out in Napa County east of the communities of Angwin and Saint Helena Friday afternoon.
UPDATE: Red Flag Warning In Bay Area Starts Sunday; Strongest Winds Of Year ForecastThe National Weather Service on Friday upgraded a declared Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills and valleys, the North Bay Mountains and Santa Cruz Mountains starting Sunday morning.
Bay Area Sports
49ers Playing Patriots Without Starting Safeties SundayThe San Francisco 49ers announced Friday they will be without starting safeties Jaquiski Tartt and Jimmie Ward for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots.
Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 7: Chargers QB Justin Herbert 'Going To Light Up' Jaguars Defense Says CBS Sports' Jamey EisenbergChargers rookie Justin Herbert has had 23 or more fantasy points in three of his four starts thus far. Jamey Eisenberg expects that to continue this weekend.
49ers-Patriots Preview: Can San Francisco Continue Momentum Against New England Team Looking To Rebound?The 49ers are coming off a solid win, while the Patriots are coming off an ugly loss. Both teams need a win to keep pace in tough divisions.