Vegetation fire burns in Solano County along Highway 113
A ten-acre fire was burning in Solano County Tuesday afternoon as the region was under a red flag alert.
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A ten-acre fire was burning in Solano County Tuesday afternoon as the region was under a red flag alert.
Tuesday is the deadline day for weed abatement in Contra Costa County. With abatement efforts, fire departments say all property owners have a safer fire season.
A fire was burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains near the community of Boulder Creek Monday afternoon.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District warned residents on Monday to be careful with outdoor activities because of warm, dry conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity for parts of the North Bay and the west side of the Sacramento Valley.
In San Rafael Saturday, Marin County residents gathered at a new event called the "Ember Stomp," a festival devoted to fire safety.
In San Rafael Saturday, Marin County residents gathered at a new event called the "Ember Stomp," a festival devoted to fire safety. John Ramos reports. (5-28-22)
La Nina is a natural and cyclical cooling of parts of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide, as opposed to El Nino's warming.
Although the CZU Complex fire did significant damage at Big Basin Redwoods State Park there is some good news: the park is set to partially reopen to the public for day use sometime after July 4. Kiet Do reports. (5-26-22)
As firefighters all over the Bay Area prepare for what's expected to be another rough year, firefighters in the North Bay gave an inside look at what they will be going through in the months to come.
Californians often hear about people taking steps to prepare their homes and businesses for fire season. The same is being done for Marin County's water supply.
A vegetation fire was burning in eastern Alameda County Tuesday south of Byron and west of Mountain House.
The NWS has updated and clarified more detailed "zones" for this year's fire season. In years past, Red Flag warnings were issued generically for all "North Bay Mountains" as one region. KPIX 5's First Alert Meteorologist Darren Peck on this week's "Weather Extra."
The heat has returned to the Bay Area and so has increased fire risk as temperatures soaring even higher across inland areas Tuesday.
Team coverage on Red Flag Warning and triple-digit heat advisories for parts of the Bay Area the next two days (5-23-2022)
With wind and warm temperatures, a red flag warning continues for parts of Solano County where conditions on the ground are pointing towards a long, dangerous fire season. Wilson Walker reports.
A weed whacker may have sparked a large fire just north of Vacaville, forcing Cal Fire to issue an evacuation order to dozens of families on Saturday afternoon.
The Quail Fire quickly burned more than 100 acres northwest of Vacaville and prompted evacuations in rural Solano County west of Winters. (5-21-22)
Fire crews in Contra Costa County had to cancel their training because of Thursday's weather conditions. Andria Borba reports. (5-9-22)
A car fire on westbound I-580 at the Altamont Pass in Livermore triggered a brush fire early Wednesday evening, according to officials.
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County in 2020.
A new website could give homeowners an edge this wildfire season by showing them the risk for each property in their community. John Ramos reports. (5-16-22)
Cal Fire crews contained a grass fire to a half-acre Saturday night near state Highway 92 at Canada Road.
The new director of Cal Fire, chief Joe Tyler, proudly showed KPIX 5's Ryan Yamamoto the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the world.
The new director of Cal Fire tells Ryan Yamamoto he's hopeful his department can change the course of fighting wildfires with the help of some shiny new tools. (5-12-22)
Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization's planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
A large fire burned at an apartment complex in East San Jose Friday morning, according to authorities.
Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization's planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
A large fire burned at an apartment complex in East San Jose Friday morning, according to authorities.
Beginning next month, California's organic recycling law requires 75% of that material to be diverted from landfills.
In San Francisco's Noe Valley, local business owners said they saw a boost in sales this holiday season compared to this time last year.
Thursday was the final morning for a San Francisco mainstay at its longtime location as the SF Flower Market prepares to move from SoMa to the Potrero Hill neighborhood.
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Macy's store in San Mateo on Monday, according to the San Mateo Police Department.
San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services across the city.
Officers of the San Mateo Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly resisting arrest and threatening an officer after he was suspected of shoplifting from a Safeway store in San Mateo, the department said.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
Antioch police on Wednesday said one of their dispatchers helped the U.S. Coast Guard save the life of a man whose boat sank on Christmas Eve.
The owner of Home of Chicken and Waffles, teamed up with Center of Hope and The City Eats to organize the annual Christmas Brunch near his Jack London Square restaurant.
An Oakland man died in a house fire Wednesday morning after safely getting his family out of the home, the fire department said.
It's a winter wonderland at The Veranda in Concord as families spend Christmas Eve on the ice skating rink and on some last-minute shopping.
A large fire burned at an apartment complex in East San Jose Friday morning, according to authorities.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County have launched an investigation after an apparent gas explosion and fire damaged a home on Christmas morning.
Police in San Jose announced Thursday that two women were rescued, and a man was arrested following the bust of a suspected brothel at a home last week.
The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, or HSSV, is waiving adoption fees for all animals starting Thursday after a fire damaged half of its Milpitas shelter last week.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
CHP officers in Santa Rosa are investigating a solo vehicle crash on Bennett Valley Road early Thursday morning that left the female driver dead, according to authorities.
Officers arrested two Santa Rosa men in connection with a brandishing incident that took place in the area of Stony Point Road and Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa on Wednesday.
A motorcyclist died at a hospital following a crash in Vallejo with a pickup truck turning into his path, police said.
Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization's planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
When the San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, the hope was it would settle their kicking position for years to come.
The Golden State Warriors' dance team took center stage on Christmas Day, delivering a dazzling holiday performance to the Dub Nation, alongside the San Francisco Ballet and Club Fugazi.
Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.
Four Bay Area teen girls, one as young as 13-years-old, were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in fragrances and cosmetics and attempting to get away in an Uber last week, police said.
Two suspected retail thieves were arrested last week for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of alcohol and beauty products from businesses in Sonoma County, authorities said.
The attorney for former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield on Thursday said the Santa Clara County 6th District Court of Appeals has thrown out his 2020 rape conviction.
A high-speed chase involving an allegedly stolen vehicle ended with a crash and the take down of two suspects in Oakland that was caught on video Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.
The California Department of Justice is investigating a fatal shooting by a corrections officer in Fresno, the state Attorney General's Office announced Thursday.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Members of Cash App founder Bob Lee's family had sharp criticism Tuesday for those close to Nima Momeni, who was convicted of second-degree murder in Lee's 2023 stabbing death in San Francisco.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a hospital in Washington. D.C., on Christmas Eve, following an overnight stay for treatment of a fever and flu.
President Biden vetoed an effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying "hurried action" by the House left important questions unanswered.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
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San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
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San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
The Golden State Warriors' dance team took center stage on Christmas Day, delivering a dazzling holiday performance to the Dub Nation, alongside the San Francisco Ballet and Club Fugazi.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
One of the most beloved local bands on the Bay Area punk scene, Shannon and the Clams play songs from their latest effort 'The Moon Is In The Wrong Place' when they headline Jam Cellars Ballroom in Napa on New Year's Eve.
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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.
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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.
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Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the weekend will be pretty wet but there is relief from the rain in sight.
Friday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
Increasing wind and rain Thursday night into Friday with a flood advisory issued for much of the North Bay. Darren Peck has the forecast.
Kara St. Cyr reports on consumers returning to stores in order to exchange gifts and hunt for post-holiday bargains.
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For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
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