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Gov. Newsom’s COVID Recovery Budget Impacting California's Recall ElectionA fading coronavirus crisis and an astounding windfall of tax dollars have reshuffled California’s emerging recall election, allowing Gov. Gavin Newsom to talk about an end to most COVID-19 restrictions and propose billions in new spending as he looks to fend off Republicans who depict him as a foppish failure.
A Surprise Hit, Filipino-Theme Home Movie Filmed in Daly City Spawns SequelAfter a Filipino American home movie shot mostly in Daly City became a hit, the makers created a sequel, which has already won an award.
Oakland Resumes 'Bulky Block Party' Trash Disposal Events To Stem Illegal DumpingAfter a year of shutdowns and amid a rise in illegal dumping, city officials in Oakland are resuming monthly "Bulky Block Party" events for residents to legally dispose of large items.
UPDATE: Fremont Sexual Assault Suspect Now Charged in 3rd Case; Additional Victims SoughtA man charged in two brutal sexual assaults has now been charged with a third count involving an elderly woman, police said Friday.
UPDATE: No Injuries Reported in Container Ship Fire Off Coast of MontereyThe U.S. Coast Guard is responding Friday morning to a fire on a container ship about 50 miles off the coast of Monterey.
COVID Reopening: East Bay Moviegoers Carefully Step Back Into TheatersWith pandemic restrictions starting to be peeled back, people in the East Bay headed out Friday night to enjoy a night at the movies as Regal Cinema reopened theaters in Berkeley and Oakland.
3 Suspects Sought for Friday-Night Shooting Near San Mateo High SchoolPolice were investigating a shooting near San Mateo high school late Friday night that injured at least one person.
With Stars Sidelined, Poole Steps Up, Helps Lead Warriors Past PelicansThe Golden State Warriors held off the New Orleans Pelicans 125-122 on Friday night while Stephen Curry and other stars rested with injuries.
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NEWSOM BUDGET: Gov. Gavin Newsom's new recovery state budget contains funds for massive cleanup programGov. Gavin Newsom's new recovery state budget contains funds for massive cleanup program
A Surprise Hit, Filipino-Theme Home Movie Filmed in Daly City Spawns SequelAfter a Filipino American home movie shot mostly in Daly City became a hit, the makers created a sequel, which has already won an award. Sharon Chin reports. (5-14-21)
Fremont Sexual Assault Suspect Charged in 3rd Case; Additional Victims SoughtA man charged in two brutal sexual assaults has now been charged with a third count involving an elderly woman, police said Friday. Maria Medina reports. (5-14-21)
California Drought 2021
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Approves Rate IncreaseWith drought conditions worsening across the state, Santa Clara County is increasing rates for water usage.
California Drought: South Bay Water Officials Vote For Rate Hike To Pay For Infrastructure, Conservation ProjectsWater officials voted unanimously to greenlight a series of rate hikes to pay for water projects in the South Bay and begin preliminary studies on the contentious Pacheco Dam Project.
California Drought: Recycled Water Investment Paying Off For North Marin Water DistrictThis is shaping up to be a long, dry summer and water managers across the state are looking for new sources to meet their demand. But one small district in Marin County placed a bet on a drought-proof supply of water that may pay off big this year.
Asian American Attacks
Asian American Attacks: Local FBI Agents Encourage Oakland Victims to Step ForwardOn the heels of a public campaign encouraging victims of hate crimes to come forward and report them, the FBI on Thursday focused efforts in Oakland.
Bystanders Help Nab Suspect Who Beat, Robbed Elderly Asian Woman Near San Francisco Japantown Two bystanders jumped into action near San Francisco's Japantown, cornered the suspect who beat and assaulted an elderly Asian woman Tuesday morning.
Asian American Attacks: Parolee Arrested After Beating, Robbing Elderly Asian Woman Near San Francisco's JapantownPolice in San Francisco on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a parolee who beat and robbed an elderly Asian woman near Japantown late Tuesday morning.
Coronavirus
COVID Reopening: East Bay Moviegoers Carefully Step Back Into TheatersWith pandemic restrictions starting to be peeled back, people in the East Bay headed out Friday night to enjoy a night at the movies as Regal Cinema reopened theaters in Berkeley and Oakland.
Drug Expert: U.S. Needs an 'Operation Warp Speed' for Opioid EpidemicA new federal report shows how the coronavirus pandemic has created a perfect storm when it comes to drug overdose deaths.
COVID: California Weighing Issues Around New CDC Masking GuidelinesCalifornia's governor said Friday that his office is weighing issues of enforcement and workplace safety in considering whether and when to adopt the latest federal guidelines around masking.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
3 Suspects Sought for Friday-Night Shooting Near San Mateo High SchoolPolice were investigating a shooting near San Mateo high school late Friday night that injured at least one person.
Grass Fire In Woodside Sparked By Illegal Campfire; Man ArrestedA man was arrested for setting an illegal campfire that sparked a small grass fire in the hills of Woodside in San Mateo County on Friday morning, deputies said.
Sketch Released, Reward Offered In 2016 Double Murder In San FranciscoPolice in San Francisco are offering a $75,000 reward in the 2016 fatal shooting of a homeless couple in the city's Mission District and have released a suspect sketch.
East Bay News
Oakland Resumes 'Bulky Block Party' Trash Disposal Events To Stem Illegal DumpingAfter a year of shutdowns and amid a rise in illegal dumping, city officials in Oakland are resuming monthly "Bulky Block Party" events for residents to legally dispose of large items.
COVID Reopening: East Bay Moviegoers Carefully Step Back Into TheatersWith pandemic restrictions starting to be peeled back, people in the East Bay headed out Friday night to enjoy a night at the movies as Regal Cinema reopened theaters in Berkeley and Oakland.
Fire Investigation at Burned-Out Concord Church Indicates Blaze Sparked by Human ActivityInvestigators with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said late Friday a two-alarm fire that left church badly damaged a day earlier originated from underneath a crawlspace and was caused by human activity.
South Bay News
UPDATE: No Injuries Reported in Container Ship Fire Off Coast of MontereyThe U.S. Coast Guard is responding Friday morning to a fire on a container ship about 50 miles off the coast of Monterey.
Man, Teenage Boy Arrested In Redwood City StabbingSan Mateo County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two suspects in connection with a stabbing that occurred Thursday.
San Jose House Fire Knocked Down; 8 Residents DisplacedCrews in San Jose were able to contain a residential structure fire on Pomona Avenue Thursday afternoon that displaced eight people, according to fire officials.
North Bay News
Marin Buzzes Over San Anselmo Bear Sighting; Officials Say He Was Likely Searching For FoodMarin County was still buzzing on Friday, nearly a day after a bear sighting in San Anselmo. Meanwhile, wildlife officials told KPIX 5 that the bear was a juvenile looking to establish new territory, got lost and then got hungry.
9th Circuit Court Upholds $25M Award In Sonoma Man's Monsanto Cancer CaseA federal appeals court on Friday upheld a $25 million award against agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. in a lawsuit that alleged a North Bay man developed cancer from exposure to its best-selling weed killer, Roundup.
Mendocino County Sheriff Searching For Robbery Suspect Involved In Shootout With DeputiesAuthorities in Mendocino County are searching for a suspect deemed armed and dangerous, after he became involved in a shootout with deputies following a residential burglary Wednesday night.
Bay Area Sports
With Stars Sidelined, Poole Steps Up, Helps Lead Warriors Past PelicansThe Golden State Warriors held off the New Orleans Pelicans 125-122 on Friday night while Stephen Curry and other stars rested with injuries.
A’s Hit 4 Homers, Beat Twins 6-1Ramón Laureano hit the first of Oakland’s four homers and Frankie Montas pitched six effective innings, helping the Athletics beat the sliding Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday night.
Pirates Rally Past Giants 3-2 in 11 InningsThe Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
