Raw Video: Long Lines For H1N1 Shot In Richmond
In Richmond, Contra Costa Health Services held the first of four community H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics Saturday at Hilltop Mall. Both H1N1 and seasonal flu shots were offered for free to hundreds of people who lined up for hours.
Raw Video: E. Bay Drive-Thru H1N1 Clinic
At a drive-through flu shot clinic at Doctor's Hospital in San Pablo, cars literally snaked through the neighborhood for several blocks as residents lined up for free vaccines.
New Recipe Book About Much More Than Just Cooking
New authors Andrea Israel, and Nancy Garfinkel join Lisa Chan to discuss their new cooking novel 'The Recipe Club'. More info available on their website: Therecipeclubbook.com
Iowa Girl Surprised By Soldier Dad
During a school assembly, Morgan Finken got to meet the mascot for the 'DARE' program, but was pleasantly surprised when the mascot turned out to be her soldier father.
Romance Fraudster Steals Military Hero's Identity
If you're using an online dating site, here's a question: How do you know the person you're talking to, is real? One woman found the person she was talking to was really a con artist. Anna Werner reports.
CBS 5 Investigation Shuts Down State Jobs Website
CBS 5 Investigates first uncovered the story Thursday night: A huge security breach in the state's online jobsite, CalJOBS. On Friday, the website was shut down. Anna Werner reports.
Security Flaws Discovered In Calif. EDD Website
CBS 5 Investigates has discovered a state-run job web site may be putting hundreds of thousands of Californians at risk of identity theft. Anna Werner reports.
'Cramming' Phone Charges Plague Bay Area Consumers
An extra charge on your phone bill should be something simple to fix. But consumers have been complaining about the practice known as "cramming" for years. Anna Werner reports.
Source Of Drug Discovered In Orinda Teen's Death
The Loudon family has insisted all along that 16-year-old Joseph did not use drugs the night he died. Now a revelation about where that drug came from seems to prove them right. Anna Werner reports.
Family Questions Reasons For Orinda Teen's Death
Police investigating the death of an Orinda teen say they have done everything they could" and have turned the case over to the DA. But the teen's parents don't agree. Anna Werner reports.
Friends Pay For NorCal Mom's Cancer Treatment
Friends of a Northern California single mother put up $40,000 for her cancer treatment, after the insurance company refused to pay. Anna Werner reports.
'Risk-Free' Trial Marketer Faces Fraud Suit
Earlier this year CBS 5 Investigates warned viewers about those "risk-free" trial officers for dietary supplements. Now the marketing company at the center of CBS 5's investigation faces a lawsuit. Anna Werner reports.
Some Finding Work By Looking To New Fields
With all of the negative stories around unemployment, there are some positive stories of success. Emily White shares how she found a new career and new passion, by being openminded. Sue Kwon reports.
Cancer Patient Caught in Medi-Cal Backlog
The phones are ringing but nobody's picking up at Medi-Cal's customer service office in Sacramento, leaving people like Lorene Curry without the healthcare she needed. Sue Kwon reports.
Faux Fur May Really Be Dog
An undercover investigation in Southern California reveals that some clothing being advertised as made with fake fur is really trimmed with real animal fur. David Goldstein reports.
Moms Fuel Home-Based Business Boom
In this economy, women are starting businesses at double the rate of men. Many Moms are starting businesses in the home to supplement the family income. Sue Kwon reports.
Cracking The Code Of Produce Stickers
Those little stickers on your orange or banana may be annoying, but they contain a wealth of information for both stores and shoppers. Here's how to decipher the codes. Sue Kwon reports.
New Rule Would Ban High-Energy TVs In California
California is putting the heat on TV manufacturers. The California Energy Commission is expected to require that big sets go on an energy diet. Jeffrey Schaub reports.
SJSU Student Wins Laptop Lawsuit Against HP
College student Kevin Wick says his brand new Hewlett Packard laptop didn't perform as promised. So, after 9 months of trying to fix it, Wick filed a lawsuit against the computer giant in small claims court. Sue Kwon reports.
Raw Video: Long Lines For H1N1 Shot In Richmond
In Richmond, Contra Costa Health Services held the first of four community H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics Saturday at Hilltop Mall. Both H1N1 and seasonal flu shots were offered for free to hundreds of people who lined up for hours.
Raw Video: E. Bay Drive-Thru H1N1 Clinic
At a drive-through flu shot clinic at Doctor's Hospital in San Pablo, cars literally snaked through the neighborhood for several blocks as residents lined up for free vaccines.
Weekend H1N1 Clinics Planned For The Bay Area
Health officials are preparing for big crowds as free H1N1 vaccinations will be available in seven Bay Area locations this weekend. Kiet Do reports.
New Technology May Put End To Bitter Taste
Millions of cancer patients experience a bad taste in their mouth as they undergo treatment. New technology promises to put an end to that bitter taste in medicine and food. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
Daily Checkup: Smog And Babies, Yoga For Back Pain
Yoga may be effective for reducing chronic low back pain. A survey found pediatricians are more likely to prescribe antibiotics if parents expect to get them. Smog may be particularly harmful to babies. Dr. Kim Mulvihill reports.
H1N1 Vaccine In Demand At Weekend Bay Area Clinics
Health officials are holding free H1N1 flu vaccinations throughout the Bay Area this weekend, but the vaccines will only be available for people at the highest risk for illness from the virus.
Suspected Fort Hood Killer Was A Psychiatrist
One very unexpected piece of news is that the Fort Hood suspect is a psychiatrist, trained to help other soldiers handle their problems. Top forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Welner discusses the case.
Cancer Patient Caught in Medi-Cal Backlog
The phones are ringing but nobody's picking up at Medi-Cal's customer service office in Sacramento, leaving people like Lorene Curry without the healthcare she needed. Sue Kwon reports.
Local News Video
Raw Video: Long Lines For H1N1 Shot In Richmond
In Richmond, Contra Costa Health Services held the first of four community H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics Saturday at Hilltop Mall. Both H1N1 and seasonal flu shots were offered for free to hundreds of people who lined up for hours.
Raw Video: E. Bay Drive-Thru H1N1 Clinic
At a drive-through flu shot clinic at Doctor's Hospital in San Pablo, cars literally snaked through the neighborhood for several blocks as residents lined up for free vaccines.
New Recipe Book About Much More Than Just Cooking
New authors Andrea Israel, and Nancy Garfinkel join Lisa Chan to discuss their new cooking novel 'The Recipe Club'. More info available on their website: Therecipeclubbook.com
Weekend H1N1 Clinics Planned For The Bay Area
Health officials are preparing for big crowds as free H1N1 vaccinations will be available in seven Bay Area locations this weekend. Kiet Do reports.
SJ Hopes Youth Centers Will Curb Violence
Four San Jose gang members are charged with attacking two children on Halloween night. City officials hope youth centers will limit future violence. Don Knapp reports.
Police Report Released In Sac State Killing
A police report suggests the suspect in the murder of a Sacramento State student may have expected to die that day. Koula Gianulias reports.
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Pets and Animals
Is There Really A Death's Head Moth?
You've seen it in the 1991 murder mystery "Silence of the Lambs." So, is there really a death's head moth like the one in the movie? Ken Bastida reports.
Faux Fur May Really Be Dog
An undercover investigation in Southern California reveals that some clothing being advertised as made with fake fur is really trimmed with real animal fur. David Goldstein reports.
Swine Flu Confirmed In Iowa Cat
Before Wednesday, veterinarians believed the swine flu could not spread to household pets. But a cat in Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 virus. Should it be cause for concern? Kiet Do reports.
Household Pet Tests Positive For H1N1
A household pet has tested positive for the H1N1 swine flu virus. But there are measures you can take to keep your pets safe. Stacey Butler reports.
Study Shows Great White Sharks Enter SF Bay
A research group which includes scientists from Stanford University and UC Davis says it has the first scientific evidence that great white sharks sometimes enter San Francisco Bay.
Cleanup Of Lost Fishing Gear Near Monterey
Hundreds of pounds of commercial fishing gear are lost off the Monterey coast each year, killing wildlife. But a new underwater program using a robotic vehicle plans to change that. Kiet Do reports.
Seal Stranded In Marin County Creek
The Marine Mammal Center is keeping an eye on a stuck elephant seal in Corte Madera Creek. The center thinks the elephant seal got lost searching for food.
Bay Cleanup Begins After 400 Gallon Oil Spill
Crews working to clean up Friday morning's oil spill in the San Francisco Bay have found some oil washed ashore, and spotted about a dozen oil-slicked birds. Julie Watts went to see if the spill was keeping people away from the water.
Food Banks Helping Pets Of Those In Need
When a family gets hit by foreclosure or unemployment, often pets suffer. But pet food banks are popping up to help them stay fed. Sue Kwon reports.
Politics
Special Coach On Sidelines At Mt. Pleasant
When Frank Lopez Jr. and his Mount Pleasant Cardinals take the field Friday against Del Mar, they will have an extra special coach on the sidelines. Kim Coyle reports.
Senate Hopeful Fiorina Makes Bay Area Visit
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina responded to her spotty voting record during her first visit to the Bay Area since she announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate. Hank Plante reports.
Raw Video: Obama On Ft. Hood, Jobless Bill
President Obama offered remarks on the Fort Hood tragedy Friday, alond with his announcement of the signing of a bill to extend jobless benefits and spur home buying.
Former HP CEO Fiorina Launches Senate Bid
Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina lauched her bid to take Barbara Boxer's U.S. Senate seat on Wednesday, and already the campaign is getting mean. Hank Plante reports.
Raw Video: Fiorina Announces Senate Campaign
Former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Carly Fiorina said Wednesday she is running for the Republican nomination to battle liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer for her U.S. Senate seat.
David Plouffe On New Book About President Obama
David Plouffe was candidate Obama's campaign manager... and he's now giving an insider's look at that historic effort in a new book called "The Audacity To Win."
Has President Obama Kept His Campaign Promises?
One year ago today, Barack Obama was elected 44th President of the United States. Has he kept the many promises he made during the campaign?
Do Republican Wins Mean Obama Defeat?
Republicans won two states that backed the President last year. Independent voters who supported Barack Obama in 2008 broke heavily for Republicans in yesterday's elections.
Analysis: What Do GOP Wins Mean For Obama, Dems?
CBS 5 political analyst Marc Sandalow reports from Washington, DC that the GOP victories in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races may not be such a huge setback for President Obama and Democrats.
Cal Sports Spending Criticized Amid UC Cuts
With budget cuts fraying the seams of campus life-fewer classes, faculty furloughs, student fee hikes-tension has developed over the millions that go to support Cal's sporting life. Simon Perez reports.
Phillies' Manager On World Series Loss
Manager Charlie Manuel of the Philadelphia Phillies discussed losing the 2009 World Series to the New York Yankees.
49ers Vernon Davis On Alex Smith
Vernon Davis of the San Francisco 49ers weighs in on Alex Smith ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. Davis is on pace to have a career year this season.
Antioch Official Accused Of Stealing Sports Goods
After a year and a half of police reports and missing sports equipment, Antioch Police have put Douglas Bray behind bars. He is the president of this very complex, from where it all disappeared.
16-Year-Old Aspires To Race In NASCAR
Most parents get nervous with the thought of their teenager getting behind the wheel. But 16-year-old Jessica Brunelli is moving cross country to pursue her racing dreams. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
Phillies' Utley, Lee On World Series Game 5
Second baseman Chase Utley and pitcher Cliff Lee of the Philadelphia Phillies talk about winning Game 5 of the World Series over the New York Yankees Monday night.
Racing Never Gets Old At Antioch Track
The Antioch Speedway is far from the bright lights and big sponsors of NASCAR. But it is home to two drivers who prove you're never too old to get behind the wheel. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
67-Year-Old Racer Returns To Antioch Speedway
A 67-year-old driver at the Antioch Speedway is testimony that you're never too old to put the pedal to the metal. Dennis O'Donnell reports.
Special Reports
Politicians, Peers Pay Tribute To Walter Cronkite
As news of Walter Cronkite's death spread, tributes to the legendary anchorman poured in from across the country - from public figures whose lives and careers he covered, from competing journalists and broadcast peers, and from the public.
CBS President On Cronkite The 'Babe Ruth' Of News
Walter Cronkite was the public face of CBS News for decades. He remains a source of pride for all of us at CBS to this day. Here with some personal thoughts about that is CBS President and CEO Leslie Moonves.
Walter Cronkite In His Own Words
For half a century, Walter Cronkite told it the way it was, delivering the news straight and unvarnished. Among the pioneers who built television news from the ground up, he forged a special bond with audiences.
Ted Koppel Calls Cronkite A 'National Town Crier'
Some observations on Walter Cronkite and his reputation now from former ABC "Nightline" anchor Ted Koppel. Walter Cronkite was the man for whom the term "anchor" was created.
Walter Cronkite: The Anchor's Anchor
He was the broadcaster for whom the word "anchorman" was coined. Veteran CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite died Friday evening at the age of 92. He played a role in our national life like no other broadcast journalist.
Cronkite: Trusted Guide Through History
Walter Cronkite, who personified television journalism for more than a generation as anchor and managing editor of the "CBS Evening News," has died Friday night in New York. He was 92.
"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.
Water Cooler
Iowa Girl Surprised By Soldier Dad
During a school assembly, Morgan Finken got to meet the mascot for the 'DARE' program, but was pleasantly surprised when the mascot turned out to be her soldier father.
Hippo Heist A Mystery In SF Richmond District
Where do you hide a stolen hippopotamus? That's what one San Francisco family is trying to figure out after a sculpture weighing more than 400 pounds was stolen from in front of their Richmond District home. Mike Sugerman reports.
Beware Of Flying Anvils
Gay Wilkinson is facinated with anvils. In fact, he's known best for his ability to make them fly over 200 feet into the air... with the help of a little gun powder that is.
Broadway Star Comes Back From Homelessness
Terry White once held her own with Broadway stars like Liza Minelli. Yet, as the years wore on, she ended up down on her luck, penniless and homeless. That was until producers of the show "Finian's Rainbow" decided to give her a shot at a comeback.
Liquor Crashes Down On Russian Forklift Driver
Hundreds of cases of vodka and cognac came crashing down on a forklift driver in a liquor warehouse in Moscow. The driver remarkably escaped without injuries.
Bay Area Dentist Offers Sweet Candy Buyback Deal
A Bay Area dentist isn't telling kids to stay away from candy this year. Instead she wants them to bring plenty of it in and help provide a sweet treat for the troops. Mike Sugerman reports.
Spanish Company Opening Hotel In Space
It looks like adventurous travelers will soon able spend a few nights in space, for the price of just $4.5 million.
Rapper Vanilla Ice Performs 'Ice Ice Baby'
Rapper Vanilla Ice's 1990 hit single "Ice, Ice Baby," off the album, "To the Extreme" was the first rap single ever to hit number one on Billboards Top 100. The same year Vanilla Ice's album went seven times platinum.
Early Time Machine Back To The 90's
Going back to a time when neon was all the rage, MC Hammer was on the stage, and it seemed like Steven Q. Urkel would never age.
