Over 200 San Francisco students awarded $15K college scholarships
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
SF coin scavenger hunt returns with $50K of hidden treasure
Witter Coin is upping the ante for its annual scavenger hunt across San Francisco, doubling the total value of hidden treasures from $25,000 to $50,000. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow interest in coin collecting while highlighting the history of coin making in the city.
Witter Coin is upping the ante for its annual scavenger hunt across San Francisco, doubling the total value of hidden treasures from $25,000 to $50,000. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow interest in coin collecting while highlighting the history of coin making in the city.
Oakland Ice Center mural honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi
A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed at the Oakland Ice Center, the training grounds for both athletes.
A new mural featuring Olympic figure skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi was recently completed at the Oakland Ice Center, the training grounds for both athletes.
Health expert explains link between women's hormones, stress - and what to do about it
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.
Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
'Bay Area Galventures' helps women find community while hiking
At Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, the sound of rustling leaves and birds clears the mind for Monica Carcamo-Binetti.
At Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, the sound of rustling leaves and birds clears the mind for Monica Carcamo-Binetti.
Neighbors complete work on blooming underpass garden in Oakland
The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community.
The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community.
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.