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Possible Explosive Device Outside Oakland Courthouse Forces Evacuations, Street ClosuresAuthorities investigated a possible explosive device near a federal building in downtown Oakland Wednesday, forcing evacuations and street closures that afternoon.
Fire Burns At Residential Building in San Francisco Mission DistrictA fire burned at a residential building in San Francisco's Mission District Wednesday afternoon before firefighters quickly put it under control.
Oakland City Council: Black Contractors Not Getting Fair Share Of Street-Paving BidsThe Oakland City Council told the city's Department of Transportation on Tuesday night to reject all bids on millions of dollars of street paving work since none met the city's small/very small local business enterprise requirement that Black contractors say helps deliver a fair share of work to them.
UPDATE: State Attorney General Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Santa Clara County Sheriff's OfficeCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced a civil rights investigation into the conduct of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
Prosecutors Charge Fourth Dublin Prison Worker With Sex AbuseFederal prosecutors charged a fourth worker at a federal women's prison in Dublin Tuesday with sexually abusing an inmate.
As 49ers and Packers Face Off in the Playoffs, Rodgers Snub Comes Up AgainIt feels like the story comes up before every match between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers vowed after his 2005 draft day snub that the 49ers would be more disappointed for passing him up than he would going to the Packers.
Another Planet Entertainment Announces Partnership with Castro Theatre OwnersBay Area concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment on Wednesday announced it is partnering with the owners of San Francisco's Castro Theatre to refurbish the landmark building and present live events at the venue.
Man Stabbed In San Francisco Bayview DistrictA 55-year-old man was found unconscious with a life-threatening stab wound to his back in San Francisco's Bayview District on Tuesday evening, police said.
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State Attorney General Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Santa Clara County Sheriff's OfficeJocelyn Moran reports on California AG Bonta announcing an investigation into the conduct of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office (1-19-2022)
A's Future: Key planning meeting set for Wednesday on the A's Howard Terminal Ball Park planOakland planning commission set up for vote on Howard Terminal ball park environmental impact report
Flight Disruptions: 5G Rollout Will Impact Flights Out Of SFOTravel experts warn that Wednesday could see significant flight disruptions, as Emirates, ANA, Japan Airlines and Air India announced suspension of service to several US cities
Smash And Grab Robberies
Thieves Ram Vehicles Into 6 San Jose Businesses to Steal ATMs In Overnight Crime SpreeA destructive South Bay crime spree overnight left a half dozen San Jose businesses cleaning up Tuesday after thieves smashed into storefronts with two vehicles in order to steal ATMs.
CHP Arrests Fencing Suspect, Recover Stolen Merchandise From Louis Vuitton Smash-And-GrabThe California Highway Patrol announced Tuesday that officers arrested a suspect in a fencing operation over the weekend who had an estimated $185,000 in merchandise, some of it from the Louis Vuitton store in Union Square.
Suspect In November Smash-and-Grab Robbery At High-End Sneaker Store In Santa Clara ArrestedA 19-year-old is facing a series charges following his arrest in the November smash-and-grab robbery of a high-end sneaker store in Santa Clara, authorities said Tuesday.
Coronavirus
California Healthcare Workers Say Ambulances Wait Hours With Patients Outside HospitalsEmergency healthcare workers in northern and southern California complained of hours-long waits to transfer patients from ambulances to hospital emergency rooms Wednesday in what they said were chronic delays worsened by the nearly two-year COVID-19 pandemic.
UPDATE: Feds Launch Website Distributing Free At-Home COVID Testing Kits; Here's How To Get Your Free TestsThe scramble for COVID testing amid the omicron surge is ongoing, but the federal government is looking to provide some relief in the form of free self-testing kits delivered to your home.
COVID Outbreak Among San Jose Police Officers Creates Issues For Patrolling Nearly four dozen San Jose Police officers have been sidelined by COVID-19 -- an outbreak severe enough for the department to consider shifting detectives and others to patrol city streets part time.
CBSN Bay Area Interviews
Medicare May Restrict Coverage of Alzheimer's DrugMedicare officials announced their intention to limit coverage of Aduhelm only to patients who are participating in approved clinical trials. UCSF professor of health economics in the department of clinical pharmacy, Kathryn Phillips, PhD, explains this decision, and why it may make sense
Latest on COVID-19 & HospitalizationsKPIX 5's Anne Makovec talks to Dr. Laleh Gharahbaghian from Stanford Health Care about a new study of California's hospitals showing that Omicron causes fewer hospitalizations and shorter stays
Talking Tsunami: USGS Scientist on Tonga Volcano EruptionKPIX 5's Brian Hackney spoke with USGS volcanologist Wendy Stovall about the unusual submarine volcanic eruption near Tonga that sent tsunami waves across the Pacific. (1-15-22)
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Fire Burns At Residential Building in San Francisco Mission DistrictA fire burned at a residential building in San Francisco's Mission District Wednesday afternoon before firefighters quickly put it under control.
Another Planet Entertainment Announces Partnership with Castro Theatre OwnersBay Area concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment on Wednesday announced it is partnering with the owners of San Francisco's Castro Theatre to refurbish the landmark building and present live events at the venue.
Man Stabbed In San Francisco Bayview DistrictA 55-year-old man was found unconscious with a life-threatening stab wound to his back in San Francisco's Bayview District on Tuesday evening, police said.
East Bay News
Possible Explosive Device Outside Oakland Courthouse Forces Evacuations, Street ClosuresAuthorities investigated a possible explosive device near a federal building in downtown Oakland Wednesday, forcing evacuations and street closures that afternoon.
Prosecutors Charge Fourth Dublin Prison Worker With Sex AbuseFederal prosecutors charged a fourth worker at a federal women's prison in Dublin Tuesday with sexually abusing an inmate.
Enrollment Up At Hayward Trucking School As Driver Shortage Fuels Better PayAs the world's supply chain struggles drag on, more attention is being focused on a years-long shortage of truck drivers. That demand is driving up paychecks for first-time drivers.
South Bay News
UPDATE: State Attorney General Opens Civil Rights Investigation into Santa Clara County Sheriff's OfficeCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta on Wednesday announced a civil rights investigation into the conduct of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
As 49ers and Packers Face Off in the Playoffs, Rodgers Snub Comes Up AgainIt feels like the story comes up before every match between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers vowed after his 2005 draft day snub that the 49ers would be more disappointed for passing him up than he would going to the Packers.
San Jose Food Pantry Staying Open After Raising Funds to Pay for PermitA San Jose food pantry fought off a possible closure by raising enough money overnight Tuesday for a special use permit.
North Bay News
High-Power Weaponry Seized During Santa Rosa Safeway Parking Lot ArrestA 29-year-old Santa Rosa man was arrested Tuesday following an armed altercation inside a car in a Santa Rosa Safeway parking lot, authorities said.
Marin Water Officials May Lift Penalties For Too Much Usage After Wet Start To Rainy SeasonWater officials are considering lifting penalties for residents who use too much water, now that supply is looking much better for many parts of the Bay Area.
Marin County Hosting Public Meeting on Larkspur Homeless Housing ProjectMarin County officials announced this week they are holding a public meeting Tuesday to the public for feedback on its plan to convert a former skilled nursing facility in Larkspur into permanent housing for homeless people.
Bay Area Sports
As 49ers and Packers Face Off in the Playoffs, Rodgers Snub Comes Up AgainIt feels like the story comes up before every match between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers vowed after his 2005 draft day snub that the 49ers would be more disappointed for passing him up than he would going to the Packers.
Splash Brothers Curry, Thompson Lead Warriors Past Pistons, 102-86Klay Thompson had 21 points, reigning scoring champ Stephen Curry added 18 and Golden State returned from a tough trip to beat the Detroit Pistons 102-86 on Tuesday night.
Meier Scores Franchise-Record 5 Goals As Sharks Rout Kings, 6-2Timo Meier set San Jose’s franchise record with five goals in a game. The Sharks used a huge first period — including Meier’s hat trick — to beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Monday.