'Batman' cheers up children in Bay Area hospitals
One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.
COVID rates high, vaccination rates are low during winter surge
The U.S. is seeing a surge in respiratory viruses, such as COVID, flu and RSV. At the same time, vaccination rates are low.
Love letters written between Bay Area teens preserved 100 years later
Most people can remember their first love. Many might have even written love notes to that person. Two Bay Area teens in the 1920s did just that, and now their story is frozen in time.
Alameda father writes children's book as gift to daughter, a nod to their Chinese heritage
A father in Alameda wanted to read stories to his young daughter that reflected their Chinese heritage. When he couldn't find any, he decided to write his own. Kuang Lee said it's important for children to see representation.
New book gives people suffering from Long COVID a voice
Even though COVID is still around, most feel like it is over; there's only one problem, it's not anywhere close to being done for millions of Americans suffering from Long COVID.
Free roller skating, other creative programs launch in Oakland
City leaders said they're using innovative and creative ideas – and paying for them with grant money – to make Oakland safer for residents and business owners.
California teen becomes youngest to pass the state bar exam
HISTORY-MAKING: 17-year-old becomes the youngest ever to pass the state bar exam and has now been sworn-in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys.
Grand Lake Kitchen lends helping hand to struggling SF Mexican restaurant
Hard times caused the owners of the popular authentic Mexican take-out spot in San Francisco, La Canasta, to close after more than 35 years of business.
COVID and flu on the rise in California
About 50,000 people die from influenza infections each year and now COVID-19 has reached that same milestone.
It's lit: Tree at Oakland's Jack London Square has lights on
Dozens rang in the new season with KTVU on Saturday at Jack London Square Holiday Tree Lighting in Oakland.
Bikes built for kids impacted by imprisoned parents
Christmas can be very difficult for families with incarcerated loved ones.
After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
Santa Clara officer solves crimes on the street and in sketch book
Law enforcement uses all kinds of intriguing resources to solve crimes, but an age-old creative skill is still very much useful today: the art of sketch.
Giving away "hope for free," St. Anthony's traditional Thanksgiving feast draws crowds
The St. Anthony’s Foundation's traditional Thanksgiving feast served nearly 3,000 meals in San Francisco’s Tenderloin on Thursday, as the charitable organization served a warm meal to those in need.
Mural at Oakland daycare painted to prevent more vandalism
Starlite Child Development Center in Oakland celebrated a new mural featuring graffiti artwork spray painted on its building following several acts of vandalism. The owners, teachers, parents and students hope it will prevent the school from getting hit by criminals in the future.
80-year-old Bay Area man breaks record with a 100-mile race, his 29th so far
An 80-year-old Bay Area man recently completed a 100 mile race in record-breaking time. It's his 29th 100 miler and stretched an ongoing streak of running a race every month for the past 42 years.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Bay Area non-profits offer turkey giveaways, holiday meals ahead of Thanksgiving
The season of giving is in full effect right now across the Bay Area. Several charities held turkey giveaways and traditional sit-down Thanksgiving meals over the weekend.
APEC celebrations highlight cultural traditions and the best of San Francisco
It was an eventful week in San Francisco.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.