Oakland native Sheila E. honored with Hollywood star
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Iconic drummer and Oakland native Sheila E. has made history as the first female solo percussionist to recieve a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Sheila about her career, inspiring other musicians and what comes next for her.

Local interest now on tap to buy iconic Anchor Brewing Company
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More than two dozen different investors have expressed interest in buying the now shuttered 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Company, according to company spokesperson Sam Singer. Around half of the investors are based in the Bay Area, including venture capitalist Mike Walsh.

Temps could top 100
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Steve Paulson says temps could top 100 degrees.

Bay Area reacts to FDA approval of over-the-counter birth control pill
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The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. Here's a look at the Bay Area response to the new 'Opill,' available to women of all ages without a prescription.

Controversial Oakland police commission chair out; sues selection panel
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Dramatic infighting of the Oakland Police Commission came to a head this week when the body's chair, Tyfahra Milele, lost her bid to keep her spot for a second term and announced she's suing the attorney who heads up the panel that selects the new round of commissioners.

Plans to transform United Nations Plaza to skate area
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San Francisco is looking to convert a portion of the UN Plaza into a new destination for skateboarders. The plaza has picked up a notorious reputation and the idea here is to turn that around.

Freeway shooting in San Francisco leaves one person injured; road rage suspected
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A woman was hit by a bullet Friday afternoon when an apparent road rage incident erupted into a freeway shooting on US-101 near the I-280 interchange in San Francisco, according to California Highway Patrol. It happened just after 1p.m. on the transition between freeways. The victim, who was in her mid-30s, was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Night 1 of Dead and Company concerts
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Thousands of "deadheads" were in San Francisco to catch the final shows of Dead and Company

Temperatures to soar this weekend
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Dangerous temperatures in the triple digits are expected this weekend for some inland parts. The dangerous weather is accompanied by excessive heat warnings. Thanks to micro-climates, the coast will see mid-60s to mid 70s.

Family wants body camera video after officers kill 20-year-old Hayward man
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The family of a 20-year-old man is demanding answers from law enforcement after their relative was shot to death, either by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy or a California Highway Patrol officer.

Upcoming week's weather forecast: is heat here to stay?
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KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales gives an update on the weather for the upcoming week, including impending storms.

UCSF in talks to buy St. Mary's, St. Francis hospitals
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UCSF wants to buy St. Mary's and St. Francis hospitals but some doctors are pushing back. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.

Record heat, Spare the Air day
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Weekend daytime temperatures across much of the Bay Area will stay dangerously high, with an Excessive Heat Watch in place through Sunday.

Teen crashes car in San Mateo; 3x legal limit
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A teenager is in police custody after crashing a car in San Mateo while driving with blood-alcohol levels three times the legal limit.

Teamsters want human drivers for heavy trucks
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In a heated battle over the handling of self-driving cars and trucks, unions have voiced strong concerns about the safety of implementing autonomous technology in heavy-duty trucks.

Big warmup underway: heat wave coming to Bay Area
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The National Weather Service has officially notified the California State Government that Friday's four-day heat wave will "rival some of the worst heat waves this area has ever seen."?