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.

San Francisco marks 35th annual World AIDS Day with reflection

Dec. 1 is the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. San Francisco marked the day with reflection, looking at how far the world has come in responding to HIV/AIDS, and where we stand now. 

National AIDS Memorial to host World AIDS Day events in San Francisco

On the eve of World AIDS Day, hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Grove in Golden Gate Park to remember those affected by the disease.

Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing

The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.

Teenage organ donor and recipient to be honored at Rose Parade

Joe Barratt was struck by a hit-and-run driver; shortly before that, he'd registered as an organ donor. When doctors decided there was nothing more they could do, on Valentine's Day, Joe's life ended and his heart was transplanted into Ted Jung in San Francisco, giving him the gift of life.

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.

Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation

Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.

Native American Heritage Month: Health leader Martin Waukazoo retires

On the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall, Martin Waukazoo stood with three other community leaders to receive awards at the 2023 Native American Heritage Month celebration in November.

SJSU community clinic offers free services from student providers

Inside the Healthy Development Community Clinic, you'll find countless services: from mental health, to nutrition, to speech pathology. All are free. All are provided by San Jose State University students.

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.