At Issue: California Coastal Access
Who should have access to beaches along the California coast? KPIX 5's Phil Matier talks with S.F. Supervisor and California Coastal Commissioner Aaron Peskin. (7-15-18)
More Interviews
Talking Politics: Electoral College / London Breed Cleans UpShould California dispense with winner-take-all when distributing its Electoral College votes? Also, S.F. mayor London Breed gets vocal about cleaning up the city. Phil Matier, Melissa Caen and Willie Brown discuss. (8-19-18)
Newsmaker Debrief: BART Director Bevan DuftyKPIX 5's Phil Matier discusses BART passenger safety and housing issues with Bevan Dufty, BART board director. (8-19-18)
Pet of the Week: Pookie Needs a New HomeDevin Fehely welcomes Jacqueline Pittel from the S.F. SPCA and Pookie, a terrier mix, to KPIX studios. Adoption info at: sfspca.org/adoptions
Talking Politics: Trump Derangement / Berniecrats StumbleIs Pres. Trump making people crazy? And, is Bernie Sanders' brand helping or hurting the Democratic Party? Phil Matier, Joe Garofoli and Willie Brown tackle those subjects. (8-12-18)
Newsmaker Debrief: Assemblyman Phil TingKPIX 5's Phil Matier talked with California assemblyman Phil Ting (D-S.F.) about staffing problems at the DMV and about assessing liability for public utility-sparked wildfires. (8-12-18)
Talking Politics: Trump Rally Mojo / Media Basher-in-ChiefPhil Matier, Melissa Caen and former S.F. mayor and California assembly speaker Willie Brown untangle the president's mixed messages and motives. (8-5-18)
Local Community
South Bay School Shows Off Long-Awaited RenovationsKPIX 5's Devin Fehely was at Franklin Elementary in San Jose Saturday as students and parents go a look at the multimillion-dollar upgrades. (8-18-18)
Pet of the Week: Pookie Needs a New HomeDevin Fehely welcomes Jacqueline Pittel from the S.F. SPCA and Pookie, a terrier mix, to KPIX studios. Adoption info at: sfspca.org/adoptions
Redwood City Residents Oppose Coffee Stand's Bikini-Clad BaristasA Peninsula neighborhood is trying to shut down plans to open a new drive-through coffee operation where customers are served by scantily-clad baristas. Opponents say they’re not anti-business but argue the baristas wearing bikinis at Pink Pantherz Espresso are too hot to handle. Maria Medina reports. (8-17-18)
Gov't, Politics & Law
Talking Politics: Electoral College / London Breed Cleans UpShould California dispense with winner-take-all when distributing its Electoral College votes? Also, S.F. mayor London Breed gets vocal about cleaning up the city. Phil Matier, Melissa Caen and Willie Brown discuss. (8-19-18)
Feds Seek Facebook Help to Wiretap Messenger AppThe U.S. government is trying to force Facebook to break the encryption in its popular Messenger app so law enforcement may listen to a suspect’s voice conversations in a criminal probe, according to Reuters. Andria Borba reports. (8-17-18)
Lawsuit Challenges California's Electoral College Vote Distribution SystemA federal judge in LA could rule soon on whether a lawsuit that challenges the winner-take-all system of awarding Electoral College votes can proceed. In California, this could be a big win for Republicans. Melissa Caen reports. (8-16-18)
Local News
Founder Of The Supremes Remembers Aretha Franklin Before SF Benefit AppearanceBetty Yu reports on original founder of the Supremes Mary Wilson paying tribute to Aretha Franklin (8-19-2018)
Man Arrested By CHP After Reckless Bay Bridge SideshowJoe Vazquez reports on multiple sideshows in SF and Oakland including reports one on Bay Bridge resulting in an arrest (8-19-2018)
Conservatorship Bill To Require Most Troubled Homeless To Accept Help Set For VoteMelissa Caen reports on bill aimed at requiring homeless in need of care to accept treatment in SF and LA (8-19-2018)
KPIXTV
Founder Of The Supremes Remembers Aretha Franklin Before SF Benefit AppearanceBetty Yu reports on original founder of the Supremes Mary Wilson paying tribute to Aretha Franklin (8-19-2018)
Man Arrested By CHP After Reckless Bay Bridge SideshowJoe Vazquez reports on multiple sideshows in SF and Oakland including reports one on Bay Bridge resulting in an arrest (8-19-2018)
Backstreet Boys Fans Injured In Storm After Refusing To Leave Concert VenueKim Hutcherson reports on Backstreet Boys fans getting hurt in storm after Oklahoma concert gets cancelled (8-19-2018)
