Groundbreaking blood test can detect more than 50 cancers, Bay Area biotech says

A Bay Area biotech company is behind a potentially groundbreaking blood test that promises to be a game-changer in cancer detection, with the ability to discover more than 50 types of cancer even before symptoms appear.

Union City police investigate attempted home invasion
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According to Union City Police, the situation appeared to be an attempted home invasion robbery. A juvenile girl was outside her home when she saw four men wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and face masks approaching.

Bay Area delegation discusses homelessness in trip to Texas
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More than 60 Bay Area leaders returned from a two-day trip to Texas where they toured homeless shelters in the state, and met with city officials and non-profit leaders in San Antonio and Austin. The trip was led by the Bay Area Council and Oakland-based Beyond Homeless, with the mission to discuss and collaborate tactics on combating homelessness. The Chief Impact Officer of Beyond Homeless, Michael Seiler, joined KTVU to talk about some of the details of the trip.

Insurance companies change coverage in California
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Homeowners insurance cancelations are becoming all too common, and the competition is dwindling as well

California, 20 other states sue Trump over refusal to fund SNAP benefits

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Tuesday that they, along with over 20 other states, are suing the Trump administration over what they say is the federal government's "unlawful refusal" to fund SNAP benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown. 

Target sends out layoff notices to 1,000 employees on Tuesday

Target corporate employees learned Tuesday whether they are among the roughly 1,000 individuals affected by the company's layoffs.

For Halloween lovers, these are the best places to live

Halloween is one of the most popular times of the year for people to celebrate their love of spookiness. If you have a desire to live spooky year round, there are several places in the U.S. where you can live and do just that, according to Zillow.

Border Patrol could replace some ICE directors over deportation pace: reports
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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to overhaul leadership within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing roughly half of the agency?s regional directors with Border Patrol officials, according to multiple news reports.

Car lands upside down after crashing through San Francisco barrier
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A car crashed through a dead-end barrier on a San Francisco street, plummeting over a steep hill to the road below and landing on its roof. Videos posted on social media show the car flipping as it fell to Sanchez Street and 19th Street around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday. Witnesses told the San Francisco Fire Department that the driver didn't stop at the end of Cumberland Street. Witnesses told KTVU the incident started with an attempted carjacking and ended at the base of the Sanchez Street Stairs.

Longtime radio host remembers Tony Bennett
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Dick Conte, longtime radio show host at KCSM-FM and jazz pianist, remembers Tony Bennett, who lost his battle to Alzheimer?s at the age of 96 on Friday.

San Jose Police confiscate nearly $1 million worth of street drugs in bust
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San Jose police have arrested two people for possession of illegal drugs, firearms and thousands of dollars in cash. Police estimate the drugs they possessed have a street value of nearly a million dollars. The drugs have been associated with multiple overdose deaths, police say.

Otter 841 becomes Santa Cruz's infamous attraction
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A sea otter along the Central Coast, who has gained attention for biting and stealing surfboards in Santa Cruz, has become an attraction for locals and visitors. Now there are concerns over people harassing the animal as well as other wildlife.

Person rescued from American River in critical condition
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A person was rescued this weekend from the American River and is now in critical condition, authorities said.

Hot forecast, heat advisories across country
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KTVU's Roberta Gonzales walks us through the climbing temperatures across the country, including in the Bay Area.

Naked woman opens fire near Bay Bridge, lanes closed, CHP says
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A reckless driving incident on the Bay Bridge took a chaotic turn Tuesday when a woman opened fire on the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident resulted in a traffic backup. The woman, who ended up naked, is now in custody and is undergoing a mental health evaluation.

Bay Bridge Series: A's fans get Giants fans to join 'sell the team' protest
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In a bid to rally against the forthcoming relocation of the Oakland A's, fans from both sides of the Bay unite in protest during the Bay Bridge Series Tuesday night. During the fifth inning, fans directed "sell the team" chants at A's owner John Fisher, who plans to move them to Las Vegas.

Bears seen near Novato park
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A mother bear and two cubs were seen Sunday near Miwok Park in Novato leading police to warn people to be on the lookout for the animals.