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San Francisco sets new safety standards for lithium-ion batteries to prevent fires, deaths New safety standards were set in San Francisco for lithium-ion batteries in order to minimize the risk of fires and loss of life. 19H ago

Tulip Day in San Francisco fills Union Square with vibrant color Eighty thousand blossoms created a rainbow of color in the middle of San Francisco's Union Square on Tulip Day. 19H ago

Berkeley bagel boss preps expansion into downtown SF The hottest thing in the world of bagels is about to land in San Francisco. Berkeley's Boichik Bagels, founded by a UC grad, has become internationally known for its authentic New York style quality. On this International Women's Day, KPIX caught up with Emily Winston, matriarch of the new bagel empire. Mar 8

Flight out of San Francisco makes emergency landing in 4th United Airlines mishap this week It comes after a United flight earlier Friday carrying 160 passengers and six crew members veered off a runway and into the grass just after landing in Houston. Mar 8

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Man walking in South San Jose left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by car A crash in San Jose left one person with life-threatening injuries Saturday morning. Mar 9

San Jose Sharks sued over alleged child sex abuse cover-up A lawsuit has been filed against the company that owns the San Jose Sharks, alleging that a 12-year-old player was sexually abused by a former youth hockey coach. Mar 8

King City mass shooting probe gets boost from CHP, Monterey County Sheriff's Office The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol have started to help King City police in their patrols following a shooting that killed four people last weekend. Mar 8

Archbishop Mitty women's basketball star gears up for CIF championship game The Archbishop Mitty High School women's basketball team returns to the CIF Open Division championship game on Saturday, facing the same team they lost to last year. Mar 8

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Santa Rosa police arrest 2 juveniles for allegedly carrying handguns Santa Rosa police arrested two juveniles Saturday night for allegedly having loaded handguns on them at a motel. 7H ago

Fairfield officer arrested after allegedly sending inappropriate texts to students A school resource officer in Fairfield is in custody after allegedly exchanging inappropriate text messages and photos with two female high school students. 1H ago

Coroner: Sonoma Co. gunman in shootout with deputies died of blunt-force trauma in crash Investigators probing a shootout and chase in Santa Rosa involving a man firing an assault rifle at Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies before crashing head-on into a patrol car revealed new details Friday about the incident that left the gunman dead and four deputies hurt, one critically. Mar 8

Last "anchor out" floating home removed from Richardson Bay The last floating home in Marin County's ecologically fragile Richardson Bay has been removed following a state mandate to protect area eelgrass that is a vital part of the water's ecosystem, a spokesperson for the Richardson Bay Regional Agency said Thursday. Mar 8

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Johnson, Sochan lead Spurs past Warriors without Curry The San Antonio Spurs beat a Golden State Warriors team playing without Stephen Curry 126-113 on Saturday night. 19H ago

Bordeleau scores twice, Sharks beat Senators 2-1 The San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a nine-game losing streak. 19H ago

Steph Curry ankle injury during loss to Chicago Bulls reportedly not severe There is optimism that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has reportedly avoided a serious ankle injury after an awkward landing during the team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Mar 8

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Santa Rosa police arrest 2 juveniles for allegedly carrying handguns Santa Rosa police arrested two juveniles Saturday night for allegedly having loaded handguns on them at a motel. 7H ago

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Biden says he would sign TikTok bill that could ban app The House is expected to vote on a bill next week that could lead to a ban on TikTok. Mar 8

Read the full text of the unclassified Pentagon report on UFOs The Pentagon's latest report on UFOs, now referred to as UAPs, finds no evidence that any of the reported sightings were caused by extra-terrestrial beings. Mar 8

40 state AGs send letter to Meta urging "immediate action" on user account takeovers A group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing concern over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts. Mar 7

What to know about the new bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S. Mar 7

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Cheese recall due to listeria outbreak impacts Sargento A nationwide food recall is causing headaches for some of the county's biggest cheese distributors. Mar 7

FDA says to throw away these 6 cinnamon products that contain lead After traces of lead in applesauce poisons nearly 470 people, mostly young kids, FDA finds the metal in more food items. Mar 8

In State of the Union, Biden to call for action to lower health care costs In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden plans to urge Congress to focus on bringing down the price of prescription drugs for Americans. Mar 7

Marin health officials issue warning after fentanyl overdose deaths rise in last two weeks Officials in Marin County have sent out a health advisory following what they say is a concerning uptick in overdose deaths by fentanyl in the last two weeks. Mar 4

First over-the-counter birth control pill coming to U.S. stores OTC daily birth control pills will be available online and on pharmacy and store shelves nationwide later this month. Mar 4

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Supporters of Oakland mayor recall confident they will gather enough signatures The people working to recall Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said they gathered half of the signatures needed. 9H ago

Biden and Trump trade barbs over Laken Riley death during Georgia rallies As Trump is set to clinch the GOP nomination for president, both campaigns prep for a general election re-match. 21H ago

Justice Department investigating Alaska Airlines door blowout The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes. Mar 9

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Man found guilty in first federal gender-based hate crime trial Jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter of a hate crime for the murder of a woman referred to as "Dime Doe." Feb 24

Lawmakers want oversight of Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" discharge review The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military. Jan 26

LGBTQ vets now eligible for honorable discharge originally denied them The Pentagon launched discharge reviews for LGBTQ+ military veterans after a yearlong CBS News investigation. Dec 19, 2023

Biden marks Trans Day of Remembrance: "No place for hate in America" President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence. Nov 20, 2023

Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Feinstein replacement, to make LGBT history Laphonza Butler will be the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress and the first openly LGBT senator from California. Oct 1, 2023

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Oscars winners list for 2024: Live updates See the full list of who won Oscars at the 2024 Academy Awards, and who was nominated. updated 1M ago

Who has the most Oscars? Records to know before the Academy Awards More than 3,000 Oscars have been handed out during the history of the Academy Awards. Here's who's won the most ahead of the 2024 ceremony. 10H ago

Behind the scenes with the best supporting actress Oscar nominees Watch scenes from the performances nominated in the category of best actress at the 2024 Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the Oscar nominees. 9H ago

Who will win Oscars tonight? Predictions from entertainment industry experts Ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards, experts share their predictions for how this year's nominees will fare on the Oscars ballot. 9H ago

Fortnite maintenance outage delays release of anticipated new Greek mythology-themed game An issue with overnight maintenance has caused a network-wide outage for the popular online video game and game platform Fortnite amid the planned launch of the anticipated latest chapter of a game, according to status reports. Mar 8

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East Bay woman continues to turn her personal tragedy into help for families in crisis A Concord woman's nonprofit that brings comfort and support for families with critically-ill children in the hospital has continued to grow since KPIX first spotlighted the Jefferson Award winner in 2005. Mar 6

Miracle Messages nonprofit continues to change the lives of former unhoused persons His nonprofit launched one of the largest privately-funded programs giving unhoused people a basic income in the Bay Area. Kevin Adler's 2018 Jefferson Award winner's groundbreaking program is making a difference. Feb 28

Marin City woman teaching students about community's Black history Marin County students are learning new details about a little-known period of Black history thanks to a Marin City woman. Feb 21

Bay Area woman's outreach program helps kids feel good about themselves Children who have felt isolated are now experiencing a sense of belonging, thanks to a program started by a Marin County woman. Jan 24

Half Moon Bay woman helps farmers recover from mass shooting trauma Nearly a year after the mass shooting at two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, a woman and her nonprofit have been a pillar of support for the farmworker community. Jan 17

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Hard-working student shoulders a load working while attending Ivy League college 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. Jan 12

College student gives back to program that changed his life A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success. Dec 1, 2023

San Rafael student sees the world, but remembers his roots Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home. Nov 3, 2023

Santa Rosa college graduate multi-tasking her way to a master's degree, law school When most people graduate from college, they tend to focus on one job. But this month's Students Rising Above scholar is currently juggling multiple workplace assignments. Oct 5, 2023

Inseparable San Francisco students overcome hardships together Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship. Sep 1, 2023

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