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.
Oakland nonprofits and at-risk youth hold Thanksgiving food drive to feed 900 families
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders
A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.
A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.
North Bay mouth and foot artist featured in national calendar
A Sonoma County artist is gaining attention for her impressionistic landscapes, and her technique, using only her mouth and feet to paint.
A Sonoma County artist is gaining attention for her impressionistic landscapes, and her technique, using only her mouth and feet to paint.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Aquatic therapy gets upgrade at George Mark Children's House
The Betty Higgins Pediatric Palliative Aquatic Centers is the only place in the country providing water therapy to children with registered nurses
The Betty Higgins Pediatric Palliative Aquatic Centers is the only place in the country providing water therapy to children with registered nurses
At the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, the Bernal Scream Haunted House is on a mission for good
The organizers of the Bernal Scream have a passion for terror that they have paired that with a passion for giving back to the community.
The organizers of the Bernal Scream have a passion for terror that they have paired that with a passion for giving back to the community.
Beloved Berkeley school volunteer honored after surviving carjacking rampage
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
Bay Area teens learn lessons thousands of miles away from home
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.