Dr. Jovan Scott Lewis, Chair and Associate Prof. of Geography at UC Berkeley, is a member of Gov. Newsom's Task Force on Reparations. Since 2014, Dr. Lewis has been researching Tulsa, Oklahoma and the history of Greenwood. In Part One of his interview with BR's Jan Mabry, he connects his research on historic Tulsa to current events. In Part Two, he makes the case for reparations and talks about the challenges would blacks face in a post-reparation society.
Latest Videos
Wild Hawk Rescued in Santa Cruz May Have Been Fed MethA red-tailed hawk is recovering in Santa Cruz County after several people phoned Animal Services to report seeing the bird in a camper's tent in San Lorenzo Park. Devin Fehely reports. (12-11-21)
East Bay Utility Crews Prepare for Wild, Wet Storm Due SundayFrom PG&E crews trimming trees and checking power lines to dog-walkers and sun-lovers, Saturday was the calm before the storm. Shawn Chitnis reports from Pleasanton. (12-11-21)
Hundreds Turn in Firearms at Gun Buyback in San FranciscoPeople lined up in San Francisco Saturday morning to rid themselves of unwanted guns in a buyback program meant to destroy weapons before they cause unintended tragedies. John Ramos reports. (12-11-21)
Dozens Dead Following Tornado Outbreak That Tore Across Central U.S.Severe storms and powerful tornados moved through the central U.S. Friday night and caused catastrophic damage and many deaths across multiple states. (12-11-21)
Saturday Evening Pinpoint ForecastThe atmospheric river storm system is moving onshore and will drench Northern California beginning Sunday morning. Darren Peck has the pinpoint forecast. (12-11-21)
Destructive Storm: Raw Video Of Destruction Left By Tornado In KentuckyRaw Video Of Destruction Left By Killer Tornado In Kentucky
TODAY'S Forecast: The latest forecast from the KPIX 5 weather teamRain week ahead beginning Sunday
PIX NowSaturday morning headlines from the KPIX 5 newsroom
Armed Suspect Killed Following Lengthy Standoff With Antioch PoliceAn hours-long police standoff with a gunman in an Antioch neighborhood ended Friday evening when the suspect, believed to be a man in his 30s, was shot and killed by officers. (12-10-21)
Holiday Shoppers in San Francisco Stung But Undaunted by Inflation SpikeGovernment data shows consumer prices surged last month, up 6.8 percent in the past year. That has retail patrons feeling the pinch with the holiday shopping season in full swing. Kenny Choi reports. (12-10-21)
South Bay Health Officials Tout Importance of COVID Booster, Tests and CautionA dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County, as well as the detection of the county's first Omicron case, has health experts doubling down on health protocols, especially as the holidays approach. Maria Cid Medina reports. (12-10-21)
Fremont 'Crippsmas Place' Decorations Delight VisitorsFremont's "Crippsmas Place" holiday celebration started in 1967 on a street called Cripps Place. Over the years, it moved and expanded. Da Lin reports. (12-10-21)
Drive-By Purse-Snatching in San Francisco Caught on CameraJust when you think you've seen it all, a woman has her purse snatched while she's sitting outside at a popular San Francisco restaurant. Then the thief returns to steal her car. Betty Yu reports. (12-10-21)
Raw Video: Antioch Standoff Ends With Suspect DeadFollowing an hours-long standoff with Antioch police, an armed suspect fled the house where he was barricaded and was shot dead by officers. (12-10-21)
PIX NowHere's the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (12-10-21)
Coroner Calls Death of Mario Gonzalez During Police Confrontation a HomicideA coroner's report has concluded that the April death of Mario Gonzalez following an encounter with Alameda police officers is technically a homicide. Kiet Do explains. (12-10-21)
Walnut Creek Boosts Police Presence Downtown But Do Shoppers Feel Safer?KPIX 5's Juliette Goodrich spoke to shoppers in downtown Walnut Creek to find out if they think the city's beefed-up security is effective. (12-10-21)
Omicron Throws Curveball at Business Return-to-Office PlansA lot of businesses in San Francisco were expecting January to be the month they would see their employees return to the office. Omicron may nix that plan. Max Darrow reports. (12-10-21)
Pandemic-Induced Golfing Resurgence Leaves San Jose Muni Courses' Future UncertainIn 2020 and 2021, San Jose's 4 city-owned courses saw a big increase in rounds played. But, when the pandemic ends, city planners wonder if the golfers will stay. Len Ramirez reports. (12-10-21)
Food for Bay Area Families: Blackberry DonationBlackberry donates $35,000 to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. (12-10-21)
Retailers Push Congress for Law to Curtail Online Sales of Stolen ItemsRetailers are taking their fight against mass shoplifting to the halls of Congress. Andria Borba reports. (12-10-21)
Friday Evening Pinpoint ForecastExpect one more dry day before an atmospheric river storm system arrives in the Bay Area. Paul Heggen has the pinpoint forecast. (12-10-21)
Approaching Wet Storm Promises Relief But No End to DroughtAs an atmospheric river storm system approaches there is hope that the season may be closer to normal than first feared. Team coverage from Paul Heggen and Wilson Walker. (12-10-21)
Omicron Case Reported in South BayAnother omicron case in the Bay Area has been identified in a person who had yet to receive a booster. Health leaders say it's a warning that one or two doses of the vaccine isn't enough. Shawn Chitnis reports. (12-10-21)
