KPIX Legend Dave McElhatton Talks About What Makes A News StoryThe late Dave McElhatton ranks as one of the top Bay Area newsmen and storytellers of all time. Here Dave talks about what it takes to report a great news story.
It All Began Atop The Mark Hopkins HotelKPIX began broadcasting from studios housed in the attic of the Mark Hopkins Hotel in 1948.
Patty Hearst Drama Grips The Bay AreaFew dramas have captured the attention of Bay Area residents like that of the Patty Hearst kidnapping in Feb. 1974.
Beatlemania Sweeps Bay AreaHundreds of teens mobbed San Francisco International Airport on August 18, 1964 for the arrival of The Beatles, who were starting their first-ever North American tour.
Back Home: KPIX Is There As Troops Return From Korean War Hundreds of family members and loved ones line the San Francisco waterfront as the USNS General Nelson M. Walker docks carrying troops returning from the Korean War.
Dark Day In San Francisco: Eight Die In 101 California MassacreJuly 1, 1993 will be a day many San Franciscans will never forget.
Take A Tour Of 1950s KPIX StudioBefore there were computers and digitized video reports, television was an industry of tubes, massive cameras and giant monitors. Here's a behind the scenes tour of KPIX from the 1950s.
KPIX Heads Toward Launch In The Attic Of The Mark HopkinsFormer KPIX General Manager Philip J. Lasky proudly tells San Francisco Chamber of Commerce officials KPIX was flying in "a plane load of steel" to finish construction of the station's TV tower atop the Mark Hopkins hotel in 1948.
Walter Cronkite Welcomes KPIX To CBS NewsWhat better way to start a newscast -- legendary CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite welcomes KPIX to the network's growing news family in 1948.
KPIX 5 Video Archives
KPIX at 70: Whole Life Expo at the San Jose Convention Center (1991)The Bay Area has long been home to people seeking a healthy lifestyle. In this report from September 1991, reporter Robert Handa checked out the first Whole Life Expo.
Kate Kelly Looks At Bridge Toll Takers' Strange DaysIn 1985, anchor Kate Kelly reported on what it's like to be a toll taker on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
KPIX AT 70: Legendary Star Little Richard visits 'People Are Talking'Music legend Little Richard make quite an impression on 'People Are Talking' co-hosts Ross McGowan and Ann Fraser in 1984.
KPIX At 70: Remembering San Francisco Supervisor Harvey MilkHere's a portion of a video report done on San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk after his assassination in 1978.
KPIX AT 70: A tidal wave of student protests swept over the Bay Area in the 1960sA tidal wave of student protests swept over the Bay Area in the 1960s
Guilty Verdict In Infamous 'Cole Valley Suitcase Murder'Cole Valley landlady Jean Toman is found guilty of the infamous dismemberment murder of her roommate Elinor Kahn in March of 1964.
Ann Fraser Goes For Sonic Ride With Blue AngelsKPIX 'People Are Talking' co-host Ann Fraser takes a ride with the Blue Angels in the 1980s
The Fillmore Reopens: Iconic San Francisco Music Venue reopens after being damaged in 1989 quakeIconic San Francisco Music Venue reopens after being damaged in 1989 quake
KPIX at 70: A Look Back at 70 Years of Broadcasting in Northern CaliforniaKPIX was the first television station in Northern California and the 49th in the nation. Here's a look back at 70 years of bringing you stories from around the Bay Area and the world. (8-18-18)
The 1940s
It All Began Atop The Mark Hopkins HotelKPIX began broadcasting from studios housed in the attic of the Mark Hopkins Hotel in 1948.
KPIX Heads Toward Launch In The Attic Of The Mark HopkinsFormer KPIX General Manager Philip J. Lasky proudly tells San Francisco Chamber of Commerce officials KPIX was flying in "a plane load of steel" to finish construction of the station's TV tower atop the Mark Hopkins hotel in 1948.
The 1950s
Back Home: KPIX Is There As Troops Return From Korean War Hundreds of family members and loved ones line the San Francisco waterfront as the USNS General Nelson M. Walker docks carrying troops returning from the Korean War.
Take A Tour Of 1950s KPIX StudioBefore there were computers and digitized video reports, television was an industry of tubes, massive cameras and giant monitors. Here's a behind the scenes tour of KPIX from the 1950s.
San Franciscans Give New Year's Predictions In 1951KPIX reporter Sandy Spillman took to the streets on New Year's Day in 1951 to ask people about their hopes and dreams for the new year.
The 1960s
A Tidal Wave Of Student Protests Swept Over The Bay Area In the 1960sIn the 1960s, a tidal wave of student activism swept over the UC Berkeley and San Francisco State campuses.
Guilty Verdict In Infamous 'Cole Valley Suitcase Murder' Cole Valley landlady Jean Toman is found guilty of the infamous dismemberment murder of her roommate Elinor Kahn in March of 1964.
Beatlemania Sweeps Bay AreaHundreds of teens mobbed San Francisco International Airport on August 18, 1964 for the arrival of The Beatles, who were starting their first-ever North American tour.
1962: 'Howdy Partners, Welcome To The Marshal J Show'In the 1960s, kids in the Bay Area used to race home from school for fun and adventure on the Marshal J show. You remember Deputy Dog, Clutch Cargo and Superman cartoons.
1970s
BART Turns 46: Transportation Gamble Now Indispensable 'City On Wheels'It's the system people love to complain about, and yet it's hard to imagine how the Bay Area could function without it.
Remembering Slain Supervisor Harvey MilkIt was one of the darkest days in San Francisco history -- November 27, 1978 -- when recently resigned Supervisor Dan White entered City Hall and assassinated Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in their offices.
1980s
KPIX at 70: Kate Kelly Looks At Bridge Toll Takers' Strange DaysIn 1985, anchor/reporter Kate Kelly looked at what it's like to be a toll taker on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
Good Golly -- Little Richard Visits 'People Are Talking'From 1978 to 1992, Ross McGowan and Ann Fraser were daily fixtures in local living rooms as co-hosts of KPIX 5' beloved 'People Are Talking.'
Ann Fraser Takes A Ride With The Blue Angels'People Are Talking' co-host Ann Fraser took a ride with the Blue Angels in the late 1980s.
The 1990s
The Iconic Fillmore Auditorium ReopensAfter being damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and the untimely 1991 death of legendary promoter Bill Graham, the iconic Fillmore Auditorium reopened on April 27, 1994.
Warriors Introduce Top Draft Pick Chris Webber To Bay Area FansFormer Michigan star Chris Webber was picked by the Golden State Warriors in a draft day swap of top picks in the 1993 NBA Draft. He would win NBA Rookie of the Year honors but then the relationship soured and he was traded away.
Dark Day In San Francisco: Eight Die In 101 California MassacreJuly 1, 1993 will be a day many San Franciscans will never forget.
The 2000s
KPIX 5 Wins Emmy For Coverage Of Deadly Wine Country WildfiresA massive firestorm fueled by the worst outbreak of wildfires in California history roared through Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties, destroying home and businesses and killing more than 40 people. KPIX won a local Emmy for its coverage of the fire.
KPIX 5 Launches Extensive Sky Drone 5 News CoverageKPIX 5 has emerged as a leader nationally in the use of drone technology to give viewers a unique look at their world and the news that impacts their lives.
PIX Now Debuts On Amazon And Google Devices KPIX 5 became the first local television station to launch hourly news updates for delivery on voice activated devices manufactured by Amazon and Google.
KPIX 5 News Delivers Video Reports To Social Media PlatformsKPIX 5 emerged among the nation's leaders in delivering hourly video news updates including Facebook, Twitter/Periscope, Youtube and IGTV.
