Andrea Nakano

Novato

Sports Reporter and Anchor at KPIX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

Sports Reporter and Anchor at KPYX-TV (San Francisco, CA)

Sports Anchor/Reporter at KPIX 5.

Articles

Berkeley passes EMBER proposal, creating strict fire safety regulations

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

While there was heavy opposition, the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously to implement one of the strictest fire safety regulations in the state. The EMBER proposal would force residents to clear any vegetation within 5 feet of a home, and it would go into effect at the end of this year. But a group of Berkeley hills residents said they are contemplating pursuing legal action. The talk high above Grizzly Peak in the Berkeley Hills is all about the EMBER proposal.
Satirical musical based on Luigi Mangione opens in San Francisco

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

Friday was opening night in San Francisco for a controversial new musical. Luigi the Musical is based on Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The musical is described as a satirical prison comedy featuring the characters of Mangione, Sean Diddy Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried. Opening night for Luigi the Musical was a sold-out event at the Taylor Street Theatre.
FBI: Bay Area protester strikes agent, steals badge outside immigration court, reward offered

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

Bay Area organizer concerned about violence at protests The FBI is asking for help finding a woman accused of assaulting a federal officer after a protest in the East Bay turned violent this week. In Concord, a woman in a pink hat confronted a federal agent trying to take a man into custody at the immigration courthouse, video taken by CBS News Bay Area shows, and she is seen repeatedly standing in front of the car, before physically assaulting an officer.
Amid Trump-Musk clash, Bay Area activists double down on Democratic fight

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

The nasty breakup going on with President Trump and Elon Musk nationally is also having an impact at the local level. Those in the Bay Area who have been fighting the current administration's policies say this is the time to make sure their message is heard loud and clear. Since 2017, Indivisible Marin has organized in many ways to fight the Trump administration and get Democrats elected to office. Susan Morgan founded the organization in the county.
Livermore family, community rally for release of man taken by ICE agents

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

Livermore community rallies for return of man taken by ICE agents Family members of a Livermore man are fighting to bring a beloved husband and father home. The family said ICE agents snatched Miguel Lopez as he went into San Francisco for his scheduled immigration meeting. On Wednesday, the community held an emotional rally in Livermore. Miguel Lopez's daughter spoke to the crowd at Livermore Plaza.
Dog owners urged to stay alert amid coyote pupping season

4 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Andrea Nakano

Dog owners urged to stay alert amid coyote pupping season SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — It’s coyote pupping season, and this is the time of year people may encounter more confrontations with them. Those at Golden Gate Park recently noticed park rangers educating dog owners about an incident over the past weekend. Howling coyotes at Golden Gate Park near Lindley Meadows, a popular spot where dog owners walk and play with their pups.
San Francisco dog owners urged to stay alert amid coyote pupping season

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

Experts urge Bay Area dog owners to avoid coyote interactions amid increased activity It's coyote pupping season, and this is the time of year people may encounter more confrontations with them. Those at Golden Gate Park recently noticed park rangers educating dog owners about an incident over the past weekend. Howling coyotes at Golden Gate Park near Lindley Meadows, a popular spot where dog owners walk and play with their pups.
Berkeley working to implement new fire mitigation rules, but cost issues remain

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

With temperatures expected to heat up, fire danger is top of mind in some Bay Area communities, especially in the Berkeley Hills, where there is a heated debate on how to best fireproof homes. George Perez Velez has lived in the Berkeley Hills for 22 years. He said every year, he's complied with every rule to keep his home safe from the next big fire. "We believe in fire mitigation," said George Perez Velez. "We believe and respect firefighters.
Chinatown Pride returns to San Francisco despite funding cuts

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

SAN FRANCISCO — Memorial Day weekend is filled with events around the Bay Area. But in San Francisco's Chinatown, a fairly new event will look to bring together community and culture. The second annual Chinatown Pride celebration will take place Saturday night. YY Zhu and the team at the Chinese Culture Center (CCC) are hard at work getting ready for Chinatown Pride 2025. "It's a powerful event that transforms San Francisco's Chinatown neighborhood," said Zhu.
Rapper Too Short films new music video during Oakland Ballers game at Raimondi Park

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Andrea Nakano

Raimondi Park was rocking in a different way even before the first pitch. Thursday night, Oakland rapper Too Short made a special appearance to shoot a music video for his new song "All the Kids on the Block". There was a party at the Ballers game, as part-owner of the Ballers and mega rap superstar Too Short used the game as a backdrop to his new music video, in the process making some kids' dreams come true. "I hoped to one day, and it's become true," said Oakland student Aiko Hayes.