Woman faces multiple charges after 'mermaid' skinny-dipping incident turns violent

A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey: ‘I dropped an F-bomb, they killed somebody’

At a news conference where Minneapolis leaders demanded transparency in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he stands by his statements: "I dropped an F-bomb, they killed somebody. Which one of those is more inflammatory?"

Home prices are falling fastest in these California metros

From Austin to San Diego, home prices are finally cooling off—these are the the top 5 cities where buyers are finally getting some leverage.

One of the UK’s most celebrated comedians comes to San Francisco
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Acclaimed British comedian Paul Chowdhry makes his highly anticipated U.S. debut this month. He joins KTVU ahead of his performance at the Palace of Fine Arts to discuss his "Artificial Indian Tour" and his excitement for his first Bay Area show.

Bouncing back after winter break
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Back-to-school math tips: A Mathnasium expert shares fun, winter-themed crafts to help students transition back to the classroom after the winter break.

Low to mid 50s
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Today's highs will be in the low to mid-50s. 

Staying heart-healthy in the New Year
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Kaiser Permanente Chief of Cardiology Dr. Jamal Rana shares tips with KTVU’s Frank Mallicoat on building healthy heart habits for the new year.

Dating culture gets a 2026 reset
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KTVU's James Torrez discusses the latest New Year's dating trends with Hily dating coach Julie Nguyen.

Bay Area man dies from suspected mushroom poisoning

Sonoma County has issued an urgent health warning regarding wild mushrooms, which are sprouting up across the entire Bay Area, posing extreme danger to people of all ages and their pets.  

Oakland vigil for missing woman
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Family and friends hold a vigil for a missing woman in Reno with ties to Oakland. 

Bay Area man dies from suspected mushroom poisoning
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Sonoma County has issued an urgent health warning regarding wild mushrooms, which are sprouting up across the entire Bay Area, posing extreme danger to people of all ages and their pets.  

Family of 80-year-old killed in SF hit-and-run pleads for driver to come forward
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The family of an 80-year-man killed by a hit-and-run driver in San Francisco's Outer Mission said Thursday that they want justice but also want to forgive the suspect who is still at large.

California drought status map
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The latest drought status map update has all of California in the clear. The recent storms have been making a big difference. The drought map is issued every Thursday. 

Chilly forecast
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Our break from the rain continues. Cold air, moving in from the north, will set the stage for cold overnight temperatures Friday morning. The coldest neighborhoods will start the day in the low 30s. We are expecting full sunshine later in the day. Afternoon highs should warm into the 50s. The weekend remains dry. Fog may resurface in some of the inland valleys. Have a great weekend.  Go 49ers! -Mark

Bay Area immigrants' rights groups react to ICE shooting
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Immigrant support groups in the Bay Area are reacting to the shooting death of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minnesota this week. 

Frontloader hot wired in Vegas | West Coast Wrap
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Police confronted a driver in Las Vegas after it was reported he was trying to hot-wire equipment at a construction site. They say the suspect tried to run over a police officer with the heavy equipment. Body-cam footage shows the equipment ramming a patrol vehicle. 

Protesters demand ICE leave Minneapolis after Renee Good fatal shooting

Protesters in Minneapolis are calling for ICE to leave the city after Renee Good was fatally shot by a federal agent on Wednesday.

Trump administration sues 2 Bay Area cities over natural gas ban

The cities of Morgan Hill and Petaluma are facing a lawsuit by the Trump administration over their decision to ban natural gas in most new buildings. 

Newsom punches back at critics in his final State of the State speech
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address to lawmakers in Sacramento, declaring his state a blueprint for the rest of the nation and criticizing Republican President Donald Trump.