Thief steals rental truck with gear for high school speech and debate event
Organizers had to scramble a rental truck full of equipment for a speech and debate event in Union City for high school students was stolen.
Organizers had to scramble a rental truck full of equipment for a speech and debate event in Union City for high school students was stolen.
Philz Coffee allowing Pride flags after backlash for removal
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced in a news release Friday.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced in a news release Friday.
Santa Cruz wharf reopens after being damaged in 2024 storm
Nearly 16 months after being damaged in a storm, the century-old wharf was damaged by strong storm swells. A 150-foot section of the wharf was pulled apart and sank to the bottom of the bay. Now repaired, the city has announced a 'soft reopening' of 1,100 square feet of wharf.
Nearly 16 months after being damaged in a storm, the century-old wharf was damaged by strong storm swells. A 150-foot section of the wharf was pulled apart and sank to the bottom of the bay. Now repaired, the city has announced a 'soft reopening' of 1,100 square feet of wharf.
Man charged in John Beam killing found mentally incompetent for trial: judge
An Alameda County Superior Court Judge has found the man accused of fatally shooting beloved Oakland football coach John Beam mentally incompetent to stand trial on a murder charge, KTVU has confirmed.
An Alameda County Superior Court Judge has found the man accused of fatally shooting beloved Oakland football coach John Beam mentally incompetent to stand trial on a murder charge, KTVU has confirmed.
President Donald Trump spoke at Turning Point USA event in Phoenix
President Donald Trump spoke on Friday at Turning Point USA's "Build the Red Wall" event at Dream City Church in north Phoenix.
President Donald Trump spoke on Friday at Turning Point USA's "Build the Red Wall" event at Dream City Church in north Phoenix.
Multi-vehicle crash closes San Jose streets
A crash involving five cars left one person dead and closed several blocks of Story Road in San Jose. Witnesses said a vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic before it collided with one car, kept driving, and then struck three others. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
A crash involving five cars left one person dead and closed several blocks of Story Road in San Jose. Witnesses said a vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic before it collided with one car, kept driving, and then struck three others. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
Trash company dumps garbage in San Pablo yard over payment dispute
A trash company in San Pablo emptied a full load of garbage into the yard of a customer they say failed to pay their bill.
A trash company in San Pablo emptied a full load of garbage into the yard of a customer they say failed to pay their bill.
EB I-80 closure starts tonight
A critical section of eastbound I-80 and connecting ramps from Highway 101 will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning for essential repairs to the 71-year-old Bayshore Freeway viaducts.
A critical section of eastbound I-80 and connecting ramps from Highway 101 will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning for essential repairs to the 71-year-old Bayshore Freeway viaducts.
Experts sound alarm over jet fuel crisis amid Iran War
The International Energy Agency is warning the war in Iran is having a major impact on the world's oil supple, and says Europe only has about six weeks of jet fuel left.
The International Energy Agency is warning the war in Iran is having a major impact on the world's oil supple, and says Europe only has about six weeks of jet fuel left.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
Strait of Hormuz 'completely open,' Trump and Iran say
Iran's foreign minister posted to social media that passage through the strait is now open to commercial vessels due to a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
Iran's foreign minister posted to social media that passage through the strait is now open to commercial vessels due to a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
SF Department of Public Health confirms first clade I mpox case
The San Francisco Department of Public Health on Tuesday confirmed the first case of clade 1 mpox in a city resident.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health on Tuesday confirmed the first case of clade 1 mpox in a city resident.
Take 2: April 17, 2026
Take 2: April 17, 2026
Take 2: April 17, 2026
1 dead in San Jose crash
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning near Lucretia Avenue and Story Road in San Jose.
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning near Lucretia Avenue and Story Road in San Jose.
Sonoma County launches new public service vans
Sonoma County officials launched a new program aimed at making it easier for residents to access county services, with the use of two new vans that have been converted into mobile offices. The director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department joined KTVU to talk about the new program and how it will help residents.
Sonoma County officials launched a new program aimed at making it easier for residents to access county services, with the use of two new vans that have been converted into mobile offices. The director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department joined KTVU to talk about the new program and how it will help residents.
Changes coming after Roblox agrees to pay $10 million over child safety concerns
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 76 latest updates
Friday marks Day 76 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Friday marks Day 76 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Drop in California school enrollment 7x greater than state expected
For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.
For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.
Oakland student showcase highlights leadership and creativity of Black and Brown youth
A student showcase in Oakland is putting the next generation of leaders, innovators and creators on full display. The event features Black and Brown youth sharing their work through art, performance and real-world skill-building programs.
A student showcase in Oakland is putting the next generation of leaders, innovators and creators on full display. The event features Black and Brown youth sharing their work through art, performance and real-world skill-building programs.
Major League Table Tennis brings championship weekend to the Bay Area
Major League Table Tennis is bringing its championship weekend to Fremont, featuring Olympians, rising stars and a fast-growing fan base. Organizers say the event highlights the sport’s increasing popularity and introduces a high-energy, team-based format to Bay Area audiences.
Major League Table Tennis is bringing its championship weekend to Fremont, featuring Olympians, rising stars and a fast-growing fan base. Organizers say the event highlights the sport’s increasing popularity and introduces a high-energy, team-based format to Bay Area audiences.