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Family Killed On Hike In Sierra National Forest Died From Extreme HeatA young Northern California family who was found dead after going on a hike in Sierra National Forest were killed by hyperthermia and possible dehydration.
Former Oakland Police Captain Wounded During Fatal Shooting At Gas StationA retired Oakland police captain and former head of the Ceasefire program was wounded during a fatal shooting during an apparent robbery attempt at a gas station Thursday, according to local law enforcement officials.
Snapchat Ad Sales Suffer, Social Media Stocks Dip in Response to Apple Privacy MovesSnapchat’s corporate parent disclosed Thursday that its ad sales are being hurt by a privacy crackdown that rolled out on Apple’s iPhones earlier this year
COVID: Sonoma County Latest To Loosen Mask Rules In Some Fully Vaccinated SettingsSonoma County became the latest in the Bay Area to loosen indoor mask rules in certain settings where all in attendance have proven to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
UPDATE: Highway 1 Near Pacifica Open After Head-On SUV, Truck Crash Closes Road For HoursHighway 1 near Pacifica has reopened following a head-on collision late Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Facebook Oversight Board Criticizes Company's Transparency Regarding VIPsFacebook’s semi-independent oversight board says the company has fallen short of full disclosure on its internal system that exempts high-profile users from some or all of its content rules.
Gasoline Stolen From Sonoma County Woman's Car After Hole Drilled in Gas Tank; 2 ArrestedTwo people were arrested in Sonoma County after a woman found her car had gas stolen from it through a hole drilled in her gas tank.
UPDATE: Human Remains Found In Florida Belong To Brian Laundrie, FBI SaysThe human remains found Wednesday at a Florida reserve belong to Brian Laundrie, the FBI said Thursday. The discovery comes after a weeks-long manhunt following the disappearance and death of his fiancée, Gabby Petito.
TOP VIDEOS
Outrage Mounts Against YouTuber's Racist Comments Directed at Asian-American ReporterIt has been a day since a conservative podcaster made racist comments about KPIX reporter Betty Yu and there has been an outpouring of support in the Bay Area denouncing Steven Crowder. Kiet Do reports. (10-21-21)
Alameda County Fair Set to Reopen FridayAfter a pandemic break, the Alameda County fair is set to open in Pleasanton. Juliette Goodrich reports. (10-21-21)
Bay Area Family Found Dead in Sierra Perished From Extreme HeatA young Northern California family who was found dead after going on a hike in Sierra National Forest were killed by hyperthermia and possible dehydration after walking for hours in triple-digit heat. Andria Borba reports. (10-21-21)
CBSN Bay Area Interviews
Google Releases Lineup Of New ProductsKPIX 5's Len Kiese talks to Google Technology Expert, Andrea Willis, about the newest technology and products including, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and home security products.
Weather Extra: Climate Change & VineyardsChief Meteorologist Paul Heggen explains the effects of climate change on our local wine production, and the taste and quality of wine
New Law Requires Retailers to Have Gender Neutral Toy SectionsKPIX 5's Len Kiese asks Dr. Jack Turbin, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with Stanford Children's Health, about how this law is meant to address the role of toys in reinforcing gender stereotypes
Coronavirus
COVID: Sonoma County Latest To Loosen Mask Rules In Some Fully Vaccinated SettingsSonoma County became the latest in the Bay Area to loosen indoor mask rules in certain settings where all in attendance have proven to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID: Sonoma County Sets Youth Vaccination Goals With Authorization For Kids 5-11 LoomingSonoma County public health officials announced their goal Wednesday of administering COVID-19 vaccines to one-quarter of the county's 5-11-year-old children by Dec. 1.
Despite Fines, Pleasant Hill In-N-Out Remains Defiant Over Customer Vaccine VerificationsDespite facing fines from Contra Costa health authorities for not verifying vaccine status for dine-in customers, the In-N-Out in Pleasant Hill appeared to remain defiant Wednesday night.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco Chase Center Deemed Up To Code After Falls During Phish ConcertThe San Francisco Department of Building Inspection deemed Chase Center is up to code, after one person died and two people were injured from falls during a Phish concert at the arena Sunday night.
UPDATE: Highway 1 Near Pacifica Open After Head-On SUV, Truck Crash Closes Road For HoursHighway 1 near Pacifica has reopened following a head-on collision late Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
Man Who Spent 46 Years In Prison Wrongly Convicted of San Francisco Rape, Murder Finally ExoneratedThis week a San Francisco judge exonerated a man who pled guilty to rape and murder charges 46 years in order to avoid the death penalty, despite claiming innocence.
East Bay News
Former Oakland Police Captain Wounded During Fatal Shooting At Gas StationA retired Oakland police captain and former head of the Ceasefire program was wounded during a fatal shooting during an apparent robbery attempt at a gas station Thursday, according to local law enforcement officials.
5 Juveniles Arrested, Carjacked Vehicle Recovered Following Crash In OaklandFive youths were detained by police Wednesday morning in Oakland following a collision involving a carjacked vehicle, police said.
Two Unhoused Men Shot, One Dies in East OaklandTwo unhoused men were shot late Sunday night in East Oakland, one of whom died from his injuries, according to police.
South Bay News
Santa Cruz Deputy Chief Appointed as New Interim Police ChiefSanta Cruz officials appointed Deputy Police Chief Bernie Escalante to serve as the department's interim chief effective later this month, officials announced Thursday.
Man Accused Of Indecent Exposure In Palo Alto ParkPolice in Palo Alto have arrested a man for indecent exposure following an incident at a city park over the weekend.
UPDATE: Judge Denies Bail for Los Gatos Mom Accused of Hosting Drunken Teen Sex PartiesA judge on Wednesday denied bail for the mom accused of throwing drunken sex parties for teens at her Los Gatos home and other locations over the course of nearly a year.
North Bay News
COVID: Sonoma County Latest To Loosen Mask Rules In Some Fully Vaccinated SettingsSonoma County became the latest in the Bay Area to loosen indoor mask rules in certain settings where all in attendance have proven to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Gasoline Stolen From Sonoma County Woman's Car After Hole Drilled in Gas Tank; 2 ArrestedTwo people were arrested in Sonoma County after a woman found her car had gas stolen from it through a hole drilled in her gas tank.
SMART Announces New General ManagerSonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit will have a new general manager starting next month, the train agency announced this week.
Bay Area Sports
Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 7: Can Matt Ryan Take Advantage Of The Dolphins' Defense?Matt Ryan returns from the bye week with a favorable matchup, but can his Falcons take advantage of a weak Dolphins defense?
SportsLine Week 7 NFC North Picks: 'Justin Fields, Passing Game Just Isn't There Yet' For Bears, Says Larry HartsteinThe Bears, who are slowly rolling out the offense for their young quarterback, will struggle to match up with the Bucs, especially with Tom Brady in top form.
'Don't Be Shocked By Anything When These Two Teams Get Together': CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel Previews LSU-#12 Ole Miss And 3 More GamesCBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel breaks down LSU vs. #12 Mississippi and other key college football matchups.