Annual Escape from Alcatraz triathlon kicks off; some transit routes affected
The 43rd Annual Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon began at 7 a.m. in San Francisco Sunday, causing some street closures and affecting transit routes.
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The 43rd Annual Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon began at 7 a.m. in San Francisco Sunday, causing some street closures and affecting transit routes.
A new California law aimed at ending so-called "junk fees" on purchases could face changes after facing pushback from the state's bars and restaurants.
A beer that was specifically brewed to celebrate Pride Month is rising from the ashes - literally.
California Governor Gavin Newsom joined other political leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates in San Francisco Friday to announce the "Freedom to Marry" ballot initiative.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on Gov. Newsom speaking at a San Francisco event to promote a ballot initiative that would enshrine the right to marry for all couples.
A committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution that would allow city departments to solicit donations from private philanthropic groups to help fund the costly endeavor of hosting giant pandas from China.
Police in San Francisco are searching for a person of interest in connection with a hate crime involving racist threats in the Alamo Square neighborhood earlier this year.
An at-risk 11-year-old San Francisco boy who had been missing since Tuesday afternoon was found by Newark police, according to the SFPD.
People are talking about EDM artist Illenium’s recent post used by AI to promote his San Francisco tour. Many people on social media responded hoping he would have used a local artist instead. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
San Francisco elected officials got into an escalating war of words this week after the Board of Supervisors' Rules Committee rejected one of the mayor's choices for a police commissioner.
Supporters of former president Trump were proudly showing their Republican red on Thursday as their candidate arrived in San Francisco for a pricey tech fundraiser.
Harrington's Bar and Grill in San Francisco hosted the year's first "Drag Me Downtown" event of Pride month. José Martínez reports. (6-6-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Elizabeth Cook reports on the judge presiding over David DePape's state trial dismissing three charges, including attempted murder, based on the public defender's argument that the counts fall under double jeopardy.
The judge presiding over David DePape's state trial in the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi during a 2022 home invasion on Thursday dismissed multiple charges including attempted murder, according to the court.
While California is frequently praised as a national leader for increasing voting access, some visually impaired voters and their advocates claim unnecessary barriers remain in place.
In collaboration with Broadway SF, Kid Critics is back! Meet Walden, Maiyssie, and Zeppelin as they chat with their favorite Sesame Street Characters to learn how to get to "Sesame Street Live" in San Francisco this weekend at The Curran Theater. (06-06-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Follow the rise and fall of a family empire from the origins of the “Lehman Brothers” in the 19th century in a new stage production “The Lehman Trilogy.” Actors John Heffernan, Howard W. Overshown, and Aaron Krohn will play the three brothers at the ACT’s Toni Rembe Theater until June 23rd, 2024. (06-06-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Police in San Francisco have launched an investigation after a man was found fatally shot at Dolores Park late Wednesday night.
A regular attraction at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, second generation Canadian country-rock veterans the Sadies return to San Francisco Friday night to headline the Great American Music Hall with local treasure Sylvie Simmons opening.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend a fundraiser in San Francisco Thursday evening hosted by local tech billionaires.
Helping San Francisco youth before they set off on the wrong path is the aim of a new initiative being launched by the district attorney's office.
Kenny Choi reports on vocal activists holding peaceful protests at a pair of campaign fund-raising events attended by VP Harris in Oakland and San Francisco.
A pioneering journalist who was the first openly gay reporter to write for the San Francisco Chronicle, Randy Shilts left an indelible mark on LGBTQ+ storytelling in the Bay Area.
Workers who arrived at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday morning were met with racist and sexist epithets spray-painted on the front door.
Pro-Palestinian protesters were out in full force Wednesday as Vice President Kamala Harris made stops for fundraising events in Oakland and San Francisco.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
Crews are investigating two fires at commercial properties in Lodi as arson, including a four-alarm fire, officials said Sunday evening.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
Crews are investigating two fires at commercial properties in Lodi as arson, including a four-alarm fire, officials said Sunday evening.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
The Jeremiah O'Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm's way to help win World War II, is in financial trouble.
On Saturday, around 20 women became graduates of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Women's Boot Camp program.
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others.
A man initially thought to have died from a medical emergency may have been beaten by multiple people, Oakland police said Saturday.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
A shooting on Interstate 580 in Oakland Saturday afternoon severely injured two people in a vehicle and led to the closure of all eastbound lanes for hours.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Family members were joined by San Jose police and city officials for a final farewell to a community service officer killed in the line of duty.
Members of Monterey County's largest public sector union have reached a tentative agreement with county representatives on a new three-year contract, averting a potential strike.
A town in Santa Cruz County may soon be a convicted kidnapper and sexually violent predator's new home if a judge agrees that he be placed there.
Police in San Jose have evacuated the campus of Willow Glen High School Thursday as they investigate what they described as a "unverified bomb threat call".
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
Firefighters quickly halted progress of a vegetation fire burning off Holst Road east of Santa Rosa Sunday evening.
Forward progress has been stopped on a fire that burned about 47 acres near Fairfield Sunday, according to Cal Fire
One person was confirmed dead in a fiery airplane crash at Gnoss Field Airport in Novato Saturday afternoon.
A Santa Rosa Police Department officer arrested a man on allegations of carrying a concealed, unregistered firearm and driving without a license early Saturday morning.
A 14-year-old student was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly stabbed a 13-year-old student during a fight at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, police said.
Kyle Stowers hit a three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Sunday.
Josh Jung hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning as the Rangers beat the A's 6-4 on Sunday.
The Texas Rangers beat the Oakland A's 3-2 on Saturday night.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night.
The Oakland A's beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Friday night for their first consecutive winning months in more than three years.
Cellphone footage showed Ricky Pearsall with first responders after he was shot in an attempted robbery near Union Square.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
A man initially thought to have died from a medical emergency may have been beaten by multiple people, Oakland police said Saturday.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was recovering from a bullet wound to his chest.
More than 80 firearms were allegedly seized by San Mateo County sheriff's deputies on Friday after they successfully de-escalated a possible suicide attempt.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
"Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," he said.
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in the city will impact Mayor Breed's election chances.
California lawmakers passed a bill that would require vehicles to warn drivers who are speeding in an effort to reduce traffic deaths.
Under President Biden's June proclamation, migrants who cross the southern border between legal entry points are generally disqualified from asylum.
Oakland councilwoman Treva Reid has decided not to run for re-election and she spoke to KPIX about her reasons and the state of the city.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass an energy package that he unveiled last week.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market is back and bigger than ever.
Longtime "Dancing With the Stars" dancer Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday on suspicion of felony domestic violence in Napa County, California, according arrest records.
San Francisco is adding a new wrinkle to its downtown revitalization plans by launching the state's first-ever "entertainment zone" district for its upcoming Okoberfest celebration.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
KPIX correspondent Da Lin has new details about what happened when 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot during a robbery attempt in San Francisco Saturday afternoon. (9-1-24)
A politics professor at USF believes the shooting of a 49ers player in San Francisco will impact Mayor Breed's election chances. Max Darrow reports. (9-1-24)
In a new series, KPIX spent time with each of the major candidates for San Francisco mayor. First up, Lauren Toms profiles Mark Farrell. (9-1-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Hersh Goldman-Polin, a young man who grew up in Berkeley and who was being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, has been killed in Gaza along with five others. John Ramos reports. (9-1-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the excellent weather will hold through the holiday but the summer heat will return midweek.
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.