4.5 GPA Bay Area high school basketball star is ranked among top in California and Stanford-bound
If you haven’t heard of Stanford-bound Elias Obenyah yet, don’t be surprised if it’s a name you’ll become familiar with in the coming years.
If you haven’t heard of Stanford-bound Elias Obenyah yet, don’t be surprised if it’s a name you’ll become familiar with in the coming years.
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
Oakland salon helped style Alysa Liu's iconic hair for Olympic win
Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.
Hairstylists at Pony Studios are getting an influx of requests these days for hair just like Olympian Alysa Liu’s after she got her halos retouched there in January.
Oakland park to get temporary 'Children's FairyLiu' rebrand to honor gold-medal Olympian
You can watch full streaming coverage of the homecoming celebration for Oakland homegrown Olympic champion Alysa Liu on KTVU on Thursday, but another way the Town is celebrating the gold-medalist figure skater, is by temporarily renaming Children's Fairyland as 'Children's FairyLiu'.
You can watch full streaming coverage of the homecoming celebration for Oakland homegrown Olympic champion Alysa Liu on KTVU on Thursday, but another way the Town is celebrating the gold-medalist figure skater, is by temporarily renaming Children's Fairyland as 'Children's FairyLiu'.
This East Bay high school girls soccer team is ranked #1 in California, with a perfect record of 19-0
Fueled by heart, grit, and a relentless, never-quit attitude, a talented group of soccer players is rewriting the record books for Bishop O’Dowd High School’s girls soccer, delivering a historic run of firsts for the program in Oakland.
Fueled by heart, grit, and a relentless, never-quit attitude, a talented group of soccer players is rewriting the record books for Bishop O’Dowd High School’s girls soccer, delivering a historic run of firsts for the program in Oakland.
Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon
A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court.
A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court.
Teen teaching AI for free grows program into international movement
A high school student in San Francisco is volunteering his time by bridging the gap between generations when it comes to artificial intelligence and technology.
A high school student in San Francisco is volunteering his time by bridging the gap between generations when it comes to artificial intelligence and technology.
Soul on wheels: The history of Bay Area skate culture
Roller skating in America – the rhythm, the style, the soul of it – is deeply rooted in Black culture.
Roller skating in America – the rhythm, the style, the soul of it – is deeply rooted in Black culture.
'Valentraine' returns as BART hosts Valentine’s Day speed dating event on the rails
Love and public transit are intersecting again this Valentine’s Day as BART hosts its second annual "Valentraine," a speed dating event held aboard a moving train.
Love and public transit are intersecting again this Valentine’s Day as BART hosts its second annual "Valentraine," a speed dating event held aboard a moving train.
San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration
San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony with live music and political leaders in attendance. KTVU was invited inside for an exclusive tour before the festivities started.
San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M restoration with a ribbon cutting ceremony with live music and political leaders in attendance. KTVU was invited inside for an exclusive tour before the festivities started.
Inspiring teen with brain condition gets a special gift from the 49ers, his favorite team
Brydon Durst is a San Francisco 49ers super fan. The teen, who was born with a congenital brain condition, is still on a high from a very meaningful gift he recently received from his favorite team and his all-time favorite player, George Kittle.
Brydon Durst is a San Francisco 49ers super fan. The teen, who was born with a congenital brain condition, is still on a high from a very meaningful gift he recently received from his favorite team and his all-time favorite player, George Kittle.
Richmond teen wins Contra Costa County humanitarian award
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
Ranked #1 in California, 12-year-old Oakland basketball phenom turning heads
Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.
Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.
Sheriff's deputy adopts little girl she met on a 'call to protect'
Smiles and kisses marked an emotional milestone moment for a little girl and her new adoptive family, as a sheriff’s office celebrated what it looks like to soar "above and beyond the call of law enforcement."
Smiles and kisses marked an emotional milestone moment for a little girl and her new adoptive family, as a sheriff’s office celebrated what it looks like to soar "above and beyond the call of law enforcement."
Oakland’s New Parkway Theater celebrates 13 years with $1 movie night
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
Live music and a line of eager moviegoers stretched outside the New Parkway Theater on Monday evening as the Oakland staple celebrated 13 years of business.
Winter Walk draws big crowds as Union Square becomes holiday promenade
Large crowds filled Union Square as San Francisco kicked off Winter Walk, transforming Stockton Street into a festive pedestrian plaza through Christmas Eve.
Large crowds filled Union Square as San Francisco kicked off Winter Walk, transforming Stockton Street into a festive pedestrian plaza through Christmas Eve.
Organizers and bars getting ready for SantaCon 2025
Last year, the convention got over 8,000 toys, and this year organizers are hoping for more.
Last year, the convention got over 8,000 toys, and this year organizers are hoping for more.
Roofers create holiday magic for Oakland homeowner
Crews from RK Roofing & Construction are working hard this holiday season to provide a new roof to an Oakland homeowner in need.
Crews from RK Roofing & Construction are working hard this holiday season to provide a new roof to an Oakland homeowner in need.
Playhouse building competition raises $40K for longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
Over $311,000 raised for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals on Giving Tuesday
Bay Area donors helped make Giving Tuesday 2025 a success, garnering more than $311,000 in donations for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
Bay Area donors helped make Giving Tuesday 2025 a success, garnering more than $311,000 in donations for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.