BART Could Face Huge Budget Deficits by 2024, Experts SayBART could face nine-figure budget deficits as soon as the 2023-2024 fiscal year without a significant increase in its operating revenue, the transit agency’s budget officials said Thursday. Andrea Nakano reports. (10-29-21)
Outside Lands Lights Up San Francisco Music SceneNot everyone was thrilled at the return of the Outside Lands festival but, for music lovers and bar owners in the Sunset and Richmond districts, love (and fog) was in the air. Betty Yu reports. (10-29-21)
PIX NowHere’s the latest from the KPIX newsroom. (10-29-21)
Interview With KQED Investigative Reporter Lily JamaliKQED’s Lily Jamali talks about an investigation revealing that, while fire survivors continue to await promised compensation from Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Wall Street hedge funds received a hefty payout. (10-29-21)
A Look Back at the Broadcasting Career of Ken BastidaHe has been a pillar of Bay Area broadcasting for 30 years and, on his final day at KPIX, producer Molly McCrea put together a fond look back at the unique career of Ken Bastida. (10-29-21)
Outside Lands Makes Triumphant Return to Golden Gate ParkA record sold-out crowd of nearly 75,000 people per day are expected to swarm Golden Gate Park at the city’s biggest entertainment event of the year. Andria Borba reports. (10-29-21)
Locals Recall When World Cup Fever Took Over the South BayNo Bay Area town knows the fun of hosting the World Cup like Los Gatos. It was home base for Team Brazil and their fans in 1994. Len Ramirez reports. (10-29-21)
Berkeley House Sells for $1.5 Million Over Asking PriceA house in Berkeley was listed for $2.75 million. Ten days and nine offers later the home sold for $4.25 million. Max Darrow reports. (10-29-21)
Students Rising Above: Earvin BucknerCollege can be a struggle for first-generation students and students of color. Earvin Buckner experienced the process first hand and he’s determined to help others navigate higher education. (10-29-21)
California Condor Tracked Flying Near Mount DiabloA rare California condor was tracked as it made its way to the East Bay, far from its Central Coast nesting grounds. Scientists say condors haven’t been spotted near Mount Diablo in a century. Da Lin reports. (10-29-21)
Mural Honoring Carlos Santana Family Unveiled in S.F. Mission DistrictSan Francisco officially has a new mural that honors the family of celebrated guitarist Carlos Santana. Wilson Walker reports. (10-29-21)
Friday Evening Pinpoint ForecastChief meteorologist Paul Heggen has the Bay Area weekend forecast. (10-29-21)
President Biden Meets With Pope Francis at the VaticanSome Catholic bishops have said politicians like the president who support abortion rights should not receive the sacrament of communion. KPIX 5’s Shawn Chitnis reports on the controversy and what the president said about it. (10-29-21)
Still No Arrests 2 Years After Deadly Orinda Halloween Party House ShootingFamily members of victims in a deadly shooting at an Orinda AirBnB house party two years ago are still without answers. Juliette Goodrich reports. (10-29-21)
WAR VETS: Chinese Americans World War II Veterans Recognized with Congressional Gold MedalChinese American World War II veterans are finally getting the recognition they deserve more than 70 years later.
RIP: Mort Sahl 1927-2021Legendary comedian Mort Sahl who helped redefine stand-up in the 1960s speaks at a December 1966 a press conference.
World Cup Memories: Brazilian fans party in Los Gatos to the beat of the samba in 1994Brazilian fans party in Los Gatos to the beat of the samba in 1994
Farewell Tributes to Retiring KPIX Anchor Ken BastidaA number of former and current colleagues of KPIX 5’s Ken Bastida pay tribute and say goodbye to the retiring anchor (10-29-2021)
Real Estate Prices Soaring; Berkeley Home Sells For $1.4 Million Over Asking PriceEven in the San Francisco Bay Area’s rebounding real estate market, the recent sale of a four-bedroom Berkeley home was raising eyebrows. Katie Johnston reports.
Levee Breached on Purpose in Martinez to Restore Pacheco MarshJocelyn Moran reports on crews restoring the Pacheco Marsh by breaching a levee (10-29-2021)
Bay Area Kicks Off Final Bid To Host 2026 World Cup Games At Levi’s Stadium With FIFA VisitAnne Makovec reports on Bay Area officials courting FIFA about hosting 2026 World Cup games at Levi’s Stadium (10-29-2021)
PIX NowFriday noon news update from KPIX 5
Music Fans Descend On Long-Delayed 13th Edition of Outside LandsJustin Andrews reports on fans beginning to arrive for the first ever Outside Lands to be held over a Halloween weekend (10-29-2021)
Stem Star: Presley Liu Of Holy Names High In OaklandPresley Liu says her engineering design class helps her find the bridge between arts and science
Source: sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com.