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Investigation Finds Vallejo Officer's Use of Deadly Force Not 'Reasonable'An independent investigation into the 2020 police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa concluded that the use of deadly force by a Vallejo officer was not "objectively reasonable."
San Francisco Lights Up GG Park Christmas Tree After Darkest Year of PandemicThe city of San Francisco kicked off a holiday tradition with its “Winter Lights” tree-lighting ceremony in Golden Gate Park Thursday night.
Bay Area Sees Rush to Get COVID Booster ShotsTrying to get an appointment for a COVID booster shot before the holidays is getting harder, according to many people in the Bay Area.
Asian Senior Attacked at SF Bus Stop Appears in CourtDemonstrators rallied on the steps of the San Francisco Hall of Justice Thursday in support of an 84-year-old man who survived a brutal attack at a bus stop in 2020 as he prepared to testify at a court hearing for the defendant in the case.
Bay Area Air Quality Plummets As Inversion Layer Traps PollutionThat wasn't a filter over the San Francisco Bay today, that was particulate matter clogging the skyline.
Indiana Woman Who Went Missing in Oakland Nov. 21 Found Thursday NightThe Oakland police department is partnering up with the police department in Hammond, Indiana to search for a missing 25-year-old woman, the department announced on Thursday.
Sinking Sidewalks In San Francisco's Mission Bay Not An Issue Near UCSF Medical CenterThere is a new twist tonight in an ongoing investigation into sinking sidewalks in one San Francisco neighborhood known as “Little Venice.”
AC Transit Adding Additional Service; Some Lines Back To Pre-Pandemic LevelsChanges to public transit are coming to the East Bay starting Sunday when the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, better known as AC Transit, alters service.
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Investigation Finds Vallejo Officer's Use of Deadly Force Not 'Reasonable'An independent investigation into the 2020 police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa concluded that the use of deadly force by a Vallejo officer was not "objectively reasonable." Andrea Nakano reports. (12-2-21)
San Francisco Lights Up GG Park Christmas Tree After Dark Pandemic YearThe city of San Francisco kicked off a holiday tradition with its “Winter Lights” tree-lighting ceremony in Golden Gate Park Thursday night. Kenny Choi reports. (12-2-21)
Bay Area Sees Rush to Get COVID Booster ShotsTrying to get an appointment for a COVID booster shot before the holidays is getting harder, according to many people in the Bay Area. Katie Nielsen reports. (12-2-21)
COVID Omicron
Bay Area Sees Rush to Get COVID Booster ShotsTrying to get an appointment for a COVID booster shot before the holidays is getting harder, according to many people in the Bay Area.
COVID: Bay Area Health Officials Say Some Areas Would Be Vulnerable To Omicron Variant; Holdouts Seek VaccineWhile much of the Bay Area has high vaccination rates, health officials say parts of the region are more likely to feel the impact of the recently-discovered omicron variant.
COVID: As Offices Sit Empty, Investors Bet Big On Strong Recovery For Downtown San JoseRecord-setting investments and big commercial office deals are still happening in Silicon Valley, even though many of the big office buildings are still empty during the pandemic.
New COVID Variant 'Omicron' Identified In San Francisco; Here's What You Need To KnowNow that the Omicron variant of the COVID virus has been detected in San Francisco, here's what you need to know.
COVID: Omicron Variant Found In San Francisco, Are New Travel Rules Looming?After a San Francisco resident became the nation's first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, questions are being raised about the possibility of additional travel rules.
UCSF Lab Worked Quickly To Confirm San Francisco's Omicron CaseWhen word of a possible COVID omicron case reached UC San Francisco infectious disease specialist Dr. Charles Chiu, he knew that his team would have to work quickly.
Smash And Grab Robberies
Smash-And-Grab Thieves Hit San Jose Eastridge Mall Jewelry Store; 5 SoughtA group of thieves pulled off another smash-and-grab robbery in San Jose at the Eastridge Mall Thursday afternoon.
Newsom: Prosecute Smash-And-Grab Shoplifters Under Existing LawsWhen asked at a COVID vaccination news event about a shop owner who has been repeatedly targeted by smash-and-grab robbers, Gov. Gavin Newsom was direct and to the point -- shoplifters should be prosecuted under existing California laws.
Oakland Police Seek Cellphone Video In Connection With Shooting Death Of Kevin NishitaPolice in Oakland are seeking information and cellphone video as the investigation into the shooting that killed news security guard and former police officer Kevin Nishita continues.
CBSN Bay Area Interviews
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
SF Conservatory Of Music Hosts Grammy's Listening EventThe SFCM hosted the Recording Academy ahead of the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. KPIX 5's Len Kiese talked to Executive Director of SFCM, Taurin Barrera, about how they conservatory was utilized.
Tech Giants Face Growing Pressure to Protect Children OnlineSeveral world leaders are calling on Silicon Valley to do a better job at protecting children online. KPIX 5's Amanda Starrantino talks with the San Francisco Consul General of France, Frederic Jung, about regulation of the tech industry
San Francisco & Peninsula News
San Francisco Lights Up GG Park Christmas Tree After Darkest Year of PandemicThe city of San Francisco kicked off a holiday tradition with its “Winter Lights” tree-lighting ceremony in Golden Gate Park Thursday night.
Asian Senior Attacked at SF Bus Stop Appears in CourtDemonstrators rallied on the steps of the San Francisco Hall of Justice Thursday in support of an 84-year-old man who survived a brutal attack at a bus stop in 2020 as he prepared to testify at a court hearing for the defendant in the case.
San Mateo County’s New Program Will Send Clinicians on Mental Health CallsA new program will send behavioral health clinicians with law enforcement to help with emergency responses in San Mateo County's four largest cities starting next week in the hopes of keeping people suffering from mental health issues from ending up in jail or emergency rooms.
East Bay News
Indiana Woman Who Went Missing in Oakland Nov. 21 Found Thursday NightThe Oakland police department is partnering up with the police department in Hammond, Indiana to search for a missing 25-year-old woman, the department announced on Thursday.
AC Transit Adding Additional Service; Some Lines Back To Pre-Pandemic LevelsChanges to public transit are coming to the East Bay starting Sunday when the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, better known as AC Transit, alters service.
Guard Indicted for Sexual Assault of Inmates at San Joaquin County JailA San Joaquin County Jail correctional officer has been indicted on charges alleging that he sexually assaulted female jail inmates, county prosecutors said Thursday.
South Bay News
Smash-And-Grab Thieves Hit San Jose Eastridge Mall Jewelry Store; 5 SoughtA group of thieves pulled off another smash-and-grab robbery in San Jose at the Eastridge Mall Thursday afternoon.
COVID: As Offices Sit Empty, Investors Bet Big On Strong Recovery For Downtown San JoseRecord-setting investments and big commercial office deals are still happening in Silicon Valley, even though many of the big office buildings are still empty during the pandemic.
Arrest Made In Stalking, Sexual Assault Of Legally Blind Woman In CupertinoNearly seven months after a legally blind woman was stalked and sexually assaulted in Cupertino, authorities announced an arrest in the case.
North Bay News
Investigation Finds Vallejo Officer's Use of Deadly Force Not 'Reasonable'An independent investigation into the 2020 police shooting death of Sean Monterrosa concluded that the use of deadly force by a Vallejo officer was not "objectively reasonable."
Lake County Sheriff: Pilot Killed In Plane Crash In South LakeportAuthorities in Lake County said Thursday that a pilot has died in a plane crash on the shores of Clear Lake.
Early Morning Crash on I-80 Near Fairfield Kills 1-Year-OldA 1-year-old child died in a crash on eastbound Interstate Highway 80 near Davis early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Bay Area Sports
Karlsson Scores in OT to Give Sharks Win Over IslandersErik Karlsson scored 39 seconds into overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night, handing New York its ninth straight loss.
Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 13: Elijah Mitchell Looks To Take Advantage Of Seahawks' DefenseThe 49ers should continue to feed Elijah Mitchell the ball, and the Seahawks probably won't be able to stop him.
Ravens-Steelers Preview: Pittsburgh 'Just Not That Dominant Team On Sunday,' Says CBS Sports' James LoftonThe Ravens lead the AFC North after a series of close wins, while the Steelers continue to struggle.