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Matier & Mark Leno On State Budget Problems Phil Matier is joined by State Senator Mark Leno to discuss the budget stalemate in Sacramento.
CBS 5 Pinpoint Sunday Weather Forecast Julie Watts with the CBS 5 Pinpoint Weather Forecast for your Sunday, and the week ahead.
Willie Brown On His Relationship With Jackson Phil Matier sat down with Former SF Mayor Willie Brown to talk about his relationship with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Military Expert On Moving Troops To Afghanistan CBS 5 Military Expert Captain Marland Townsend joins Phil Matier to discuss the military movement out of Iraq, and into Afghanistan.
Bay Area Celebrates 4th Of July With A Bang Cities across The Bay Area celebrated Independence Day with fireworks shows, and a parade in Novato.
San Francisco Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Blaze A fire broke out Saturday night in San Francisco's Bayview/Hunter's Point neighborhood, destroying one home.
CBS 5 Saturday Evening Pinpoint Weather Forecast The fireworks should be visible all around the bay area tonight. Slightly cooler temperatures Sunday.
SF Fillmore St. Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years The Fillmore Street Jazz Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday. CBS 5 photographer Matt Halla shows us a sampling of the neighborhood street fair, the fun, the food, and of course the great music.
4th Of July Celebrations Light Up The Bay Area Sky San Francisco's Fourth of July fireworks are a huge draw. As Don Knapp reports, folks are serious about getting just the right spot, so they can have the best possible view.
1.2 Million Fans Register For Jackson Memorial More than 1.2 million people registered for tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial next week, but only 11,000 tickets will be given out. As Manuel Gallegos reports, fans are gathering already at L.A.'s Staples Center.
CBS 5 Investigates
Undercover ICE Informant Faces Deportation An informant for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement searched for terrorist connecitons. Now he faces deportation by the very agency he works for. Anna Werner reports.
Family Of Teen Murdered In E. Bay Seeks Answers A South Bay family asked CBS 5 to investigate this: Why the justice system wasn't able to save their daughter from being murdered in Oakland? Anna Werner reports.
Did A SF Hospice Patient Die Too Soon? For someone to die at a hospice isn't unusual, it's expected. But the daughter of an elderly San Francisco resident said her mother shouldn't have died there the way she did. Anna Werner reports.
Consumers Want Annoying 'Robo-Calls' To Stop CBS 5 Invesitgates has been looking into those annoying warranty "robo-calls." While consumers want to stop those calls, it can be extremely difficult. Anna Werner reports.
Congress Holds Hearing On School 'Quiet Rooms' CBS 5 Investigates was the first to uncover the use of abusive restraint techniques and so-called "quiet rooms" in California. Now the issue is getting attention on Capitol Hill. Anna Werner reports.
Ex-Worker: Call Center Sold 'Fraud' Car Warranties You've probably gotten the annoying call more than once saying your auto warranty is about to expire. CBS 5 Investigates found one place marketing those warranties in the East Bay. Anna Werner reports.
Insurance Won't Pay NorCal Mom's Cancer Treatment Will your insurance company pay for the treatment your doctors recommend? They may not. That's what a single mother from Chico said she found out. Anna Werner reports.
CA Loan Modification Firm Owner Files Bankruptcy The loan modification firm "Saving California" has been under scrutiny by CBS 5 Investigates. Now the man who promised to help struggling homeowners has some problems of his own. Anna Werner reports.
Concerns Over Injured Horses On Vallejo Hillside It's a situation that some advocates believe is a case of animal neglect: Dozens of horses roaming a hillside in Solano County, some with injuries. Anna Werner reports.
Cold Case: 60 Murder Witnesses Who Saw Nothing It was a killing with over 60 witnesses, and police say they know who murdered Elzie Winston Jr. Investigative reporter Anna Werner has the story of how the murder that looked easy to solve became a cold case.
Consumer Video
Relief For High Tech Eyestrain Red eyes, headaches, neck ache, blurred vision -- chalk it up to CVS: computer vision syndrome. Here's what to do about it. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Green Beat: Green Grilling There's a more efficient, less polluting way to barbecue but it's not cheap. Jeffrey Schaub reports.
Sales Picking Up For Bay Area RV Dealers Like many industries, RV sales have been stagnant, but as Len Ramirez reports, sales may be picking up.
Style Expert On T-Shirts For Every Occasion T-shirts have definitely gone glam! Forget just wearing t-shirts at the gym or on lazy days, they have become the ultimate wardrobe must have. Join us with Style Expert Nicole Young as she shows us just how versatile the t-shirt can be.
Consumers Burned By 'Free' Credit Report Web Sites Complaints about so-called 'free' credit report monitoring services are multiplying according to the Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau. ConsumerWatch reporter Sue Kwon tells how to get an actual free credit report.
Baby Cribs Recalled Due To Suffocation Risk 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Baby Cribs made in China are being recalled because of a hardware defect that could cause the side of the crib to dislodge, presenting a suffocation hazard.
Financial Expert Exposes Top Gas Myths With the holiday upon us, many families will no doubt be packing up and taking to the open road for the long weekend. But extra road travel means extra dollars spent at the pump and what you don't know could cost you.
Cribs, Inflatable Baby Floats Recalled A startling number--400,000 baby cribs have been recalled for fear children may be caught in the large space when the side is dropped, along with four million inflatable baby floats because they are easy to tear.
Calif. Restuaurants Provide Menu Calorie Counts A new law takes effect Wednesday requiring chain restaurants to provide calorie counts in menus. Greg Mills reports.
Transit Riders Sound Off On Fare Hikes Fare increase in BART, Muni and other public transit services took effect Wednesday. BART and Muni ridersexplaining to CBS5 how they'd rather spend that money.
Health Video
Relief For High Tech Eyestrain Red eyes, headaches, neck ache, blurred vision -- chalk it up to CVS: computer vision syndrome. Here's what to do about it. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Green Beat: Green Grilling There's a more efficient, less polluting way to barbecue but it's not cheap. Jeffrey Schaub reports.
Vitamins May Hinder Cancer Treatments Certain vitamins may actually undo positive effects of cancer treatments. Drew Levinson reports.
800 San Quentin Inmates Quarantined In H1N1 Scare What does it mean to be quarantined, while you're already in prison? 800 San Quentin inmates are finding out.
Powerful Sedative Found In Jackson's Home It was revealed that Los Angeles investigators discovered the powerful anesthetic Diprivan in the Michael Jackson's home. CBS News' Ben Tracy reports a public memorial is planned for the singer.
Expert On Trimming Calories Over Holiday Weekend Just like every other holiday, this Fourth of July, everyone wants to splurge a little. But there ARE some ways to eat well and still remain healthy. We'll show you how to save 1000 calories at your July 4th BBQ.
Ryan White's Mom Remembers Jackson's Kindness Ryan White, the "face" of HIV/AIDS, knew Michael Jackson well and inspired "Gone Too Soon," a tribute not just to Ryan White but also to brave children everywhere.
John Muir Hospital Worker Test Positive For H1N1 A lab worker who draws patient's blood at John Muir Hospital has tested positive for the H1N1 flu virus. Robert Lyles reports.
Computer Glasses May Help Reduce Eye Strain Do you spend all day staring at your computer or glued to your smart phones only to come away with blurred vision, headaches or a stiff neck? You are not alone. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
SF Health Clinic Offers Fruits, Vegetables At a health clinic in San Francisco, expect to get vaccinated with some fresh fruits and vegetables. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Local News Video
Matier & Mark Leno On State Budget Problems Phil Matier is joined by State Senator Mark Leno to discuss the budget stalemate in Sacramento.
CBS 5 Pinpoint Sunday Weather Forecast Julie Watts with the CBS 5 Pinpoint Weather Forecast for your Sunday, and the week ahead.
Willie Brown On His Relationship With Jackson Phil Matier sat down with Former SF Mayor Willie Brown to talk about his relationship with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Bay Area Celebrates 4th Of July With A Bang Cities across The Bay Area celebrated Independence Day with fireworks shows, and a parade in Novato.
San Francisco Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Blaze A fire broke out Saturday night in San Francisco's Bayview/Hunter's Point neighborhood, destroying one home.
CBS 5 Saturday Evening Pinpoint Weather Forecast The fireworks should be visible all around the bay area tonight. Slightly cooler temperatures Sunday.
SF Fillmore St. Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years The Fillmore Street Jazz Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary Saturday. CBS 5 photographer Matt Halla shows us a sampling of the neighborhood street fair, the fun, the food, and of course the great music.
4th Of July Celebrations Light Up The Bay Area Sky San Francisco's Fourth of July fireworks are a huge draw. As Don Knapp reports, folks are serious about getting just the right spot, so they can have the best possible view.
1.2 Million Fans Register For Jackson Memorial More than 1.2 million people registered for tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial next week, but only 11,000 tickets will be given out. As Manuel Gallegos reports, fans are gathering already at L.A.'s Staples Center.
Downed Power Line Sparks Grass Fire In Vallejo A downed power line at the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo appears to have ignited a nine-alarm grass fire that burned for more than six hours Friday night and Saturday morning. It burned 75 acres.
 
 
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Pets and Animals
San Ramon Residents Dealing With Rodent Invasion Residents of a San Ramon subdivision are dealing with a sudden infestation of rodents, while county vector control officials are trying to come up with a solution. Sherry Hu reports.
Abandoned Koala Babies Recover At Australia Zoo Zookeepers in Australia have recently discovered a pair of baby koalas abandoned by their mother. They survived on their own for four months before being found.
Getaway Gear For Your Pets This year an estimated 29 million pet owners will be taking their pets along for the ride. Our resident veterinarian, Dr. Debbye Turner Bell will join us with some gear to make traveling with your pet safe and fun.
Police: Pet Python Strangled Fla. Girl To Death A 12-foot Burmese python, kept as a pet by a Central Florida family, killed a 2-year-old girl in her bedroom Wednesday, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Raw Video: 2009 World's Ugliest Dog Contest The 21st annual World's Ugliest Dog contest was held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma on Friday night. Pabst, a boxer mix, won this year's contest.
Ugliest Dog Contest Held At Sonoma-Marin Fair The world-famous Ugliest Dog Contest is being held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair Friday night.
Sonoma-Marin Fair Kicks Off With New Hi-Tech Spin This year's fair is catering to the Facebook and Twitter crowds, as evidenced by the speed text messaging competition. In her video report, Linda Yee looks at what's on the menu, and gets a lesson in cow milking.
Obama Discusses White House Dog, Golf CBS Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith speaks with President Obama in an exclusive interview and the president discussed the pet dog, Bo, and not being very good at playing golf.
Raw Video: Sea Lion Recovered Along 880 Oakland A sea lion was picked up by Oakland police this morning after it wandered onto northbound Interstate Highway 880, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
Study: Great White Sharks Are Serial Killers A new study published in the Journal of Zoology reveals that great white sharks are just like serial killers, using a distinct M.O. to target their prey. CBS Early Show co-anchor Russ Mitchell reports.
Politics
Matier & Mark Leno On State Budget Problems Phil Matier is joined by State Senator Mark Leno to discuss the budget stalemate in Sacramento.
Military Expert On Moving Troops To Afghanistan CBS 5 Military Expert Captain Marland Townsend joins Phil Matier to discuss the military movement out of Iraq, and into Afghanistan.
Raw: McCain Seeks Support For Iranian Protesters Senator John McCain, an Arizona Republican, says the United States has a moral obligation to publicly denounce the Iranian government and support Iranians who feel cheated by the election.
Pundits Ponder Palin's Plans There's no lack of speculation about Gov. Sarah Palin's reasons for relinquishing the reigns of government in Alaska. Robert Lyles reports.
Palin Supporters Shocked By Governor's Resignation Sarah Palin will resign as Alaska's Governor, shocking supporters. So, what's next for Sarah Palin? Don Knapp reports.
Are Race & Unemployment Linked? The unemployment rate is at its highest in decades, but as Sharon Chin reports, it's much worse for certain groups of people.
No Holiday Weekend For Lawmakers In Budget Crisis The budget deadline has passed, and there is no budget in sight. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited San Francisco Friday to discuss the urgency of the situation. Koula Gianulias reports.
Sarah Palin Resigns As Alaska Governor Alaska Governor Sarah Palin resigned Friday, sparking speculation that she may be ramping up for a 2012 Presidential run as a Republican candidate. Tara Mergener reports.
Republicans Calling For Sanford's Resignation South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's confession to an extra-marital affair has his critics calling for his resignation. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports members of his own party agree.
Gov. Sarah Palin Announces Resignation In a shocking move, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced that she is leaving office about two years because she doesn't want to be a distraction she says. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Sports
Federer, Roddick In Wimbledon Final Roger Federer and Andy Roddick discuss their upcoming appearance in the Wimbledon men's final.
Manny Ramirez Returns To The Dodgers Manny Ramirez talks about returning from his suspension prior to the Dodgers-Padres game on Friday night.
Sacred Heart Cathedral Coach Retires After 19 seasons, Brian Harrigan is retiring as girls' basketball coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Francisco. His teams have won 10 straight CCS titles and 4 state titles.
Raw Video: A's Manager On Injury To Josh Outman Oakland Athletics rookie left-hander Josh Outman will have surgery on his pitching elbow Tuesday. The A's didn't immediately announce the severity of the surgery or a timetable for Outman's return. Bob Geren talked about the loss Monday.
Giants' Crazy Crab Creator Calling It A Career Longtime Giants Marketing Director Pat Gallagher is retiring from the Giants after a storied carrer, including the Croix De Candlestic, and the Crazy Crab campaigns.
Warriors Draft Pick Curry Arrives In Bay Area Just hours after being drafted by the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry arrived at team headquarters on Friday.
Warriors Pick Stephen Curry In NBA Draft The Golden State Warriors picked Stephen Curry from Davidson in the first round of the NBA Draft Thursday night. Curry gained national attention with his performance in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
Livermore To Host Bocce Ball Championships Livermore is hosting the National Bocce Ball Championships this weekend. While some consider it an old man's sport, the sport is picking up steam. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
CBS 5 Gets In The Pit At NASCAR's Sonoma Stop CBS 5 went behind the scenes with David Gilliland, the only Northern California-based NASCAR driver during Sunday's race at Infineon raceway.
Obama Discusses White House Dog, Golf CBS Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith speaks with President Obama in an exclusive interview and the president discussed the pet dog, Bo, and not being very good at playing golf.
Special Reports
"Why Doesn't My TV Work?" A DTV Guide Sue Kwon hosts this half-hour special on the transition to digital tv. It covers what happens on June 12, 2009 and how to prepare. Note, you will see 15 seconds of black between segments.
Detective In JFK Assassination Speaks Out He survived Pearl Harbor only to survive another tragedy in American history. Everyone today knows him as the man in the white suit and white hat. He was the key detective in the JFK assasination case.
JFK Had Joyful Day Before 1963 Tragedy Dallas will be forever tied to the death of President John F. Kennedy. But Fort Worth is remembered as the start of what appeared to be a promising day.
Doctor Who Treated JFK Talks He is perhaps best known for leading a team of surgeons who separated conjoined Egyptian twins in 2003. But Dr. Kenneth Salyer has another place in history, having treated President John F. Kennedy.
Former Deputy: Finding Oswald Rifle Was Chance This Saturday marks the 45th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. A former sheriff's deputy talks about how assasin Lee Harvey Oswald's rifle was found by chance.
Witnesses to JFK Tragedy Reflect Back Forty-five years have passed, but to Gayle and Bill Newman it seems like only yesterday. On that fateful November in 1963 the Newmans, wanted to see the president. What they witnessed was history.
Assignment Africa: Dana King Reports (Part 4) Dana King reports from Western Africa on the troubles of e-waste, the struggle to find clean water, the journey Americans take to find their heritage, and women accused of being witches.
Assignment Africa: Dana King Reports (Part 3) Dana King reports from Western Africa on the troubles of e-waste, the struggle to find clean water, the journey Americans take to find their heritage, and women accused of being witches.
Assignment Africa: Dana King Reports (Part 2) Dana King reports from Western Africa on the troubles of e-waste, the struggle to find clean water, the journey Americans take to find their heritage, and women accused of being witches.
Assignment Africa: Dana King Reports (Part 1) Dana King reports from Western Africa on the troubles of e-waste, the struggle to find clean water, the journey Americans take to find their heritage, and women accused of being witches.
Water Cooler
SJ's Chestnut Wins NY 4th Of July Hot Dog Contest San Jose's Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island, in New York.
Test Your Knowledge Of Independence Day How much history do you know about Independence Day? With the 4th of July just one day away, we've called in author of "Don't Know Much About History" Ken Davis to quiz our anchors and your viewers!
Web Extra: Michael Jackson's Final Rehearsal (AEG) AEG Live and the Staples Center released video of Michael Jackson's final rehearsal before he died on June 23, 2009.
Abandoned Koala Babies Recover At Australia Zoo Zookeepers in Australia have recently discovered a pair of baby koalas abandoned by their mother. They survived on their own for four months before being found.
Liam Mayclem Talks To Megan Fox About Transformers Megan Fox discusses the changes her charecter undergoes in the Transformers sequel Revenge of the Fallen.
Cost Of Michael Jackson Memorabilia Skyrockets The tragic passing of Michael Jackson has sparked a new wave of Michael mania. It seems fans are snatching up Jackson memorabilia, left and right, hoping to cash in. But how much are those Michael Jackson items really worth?
Former Bodyguard: Jackson's Doctors To Blame Michael Jackson's former British bodyguard says the star had a girlfriend in the months before he died, and recalled "confiscating" bags of prescription medicine from the singer out of fear that he might die.
Will Jackson Be Buried At Neverland? Michael Jackson's family is still working on funeral arrangements. They say there will be no public viewing of Jackson at Neverland, but he could still be buried there.
Streets Of San Francisco Actor Karl Malden Dies The family of Karl Malden said the actor who won an Oscar for his role in "A Streetcar Named Desire" has died at age 97.
Report: Jackson Not Father Of His Kids The question over custody of Michael Jackson's three children may have gotten quite a bit more complicated. According to a report on TMZ, Jackson was not the biological father of any of the kids.