Alligator Alcatraz ordered shutdown

Florida's controversial immigration detention center, dubbed Alligator Alcatraz could soon be cleared out following a judge's order. A federal judge in Miami upheld her decision ordering the center's operation to wind down indefinetly. The initial concerns stem from environmental concerns at the Everglades sight.

Bay Area endurance athlete swims from Farallon Islands to San Francisco

Mill Valley native, Catherine Breed, became the 3rd woman to complete the 30.9 mile swim from the Farallon Islands to San Francisco. She hit an unofficial record, completing the swim in under 14 hours. Catherine is now working toward her next challenge of swimming the entire California coast. She sat down with KTVU to talk about the training and challenges she faced.

School safety in the wake of gun violence

Justin Heinze, director of the National Center for School Safety at the University of Michigan, gives inside on school safety. Heinze studies how schools can prevent, respond to, and recover from shootings and other traumatic events.

Annunciation Church shooting: Who was Robin Westman?

A suspect armed with a rifle, shotgun and a pistol fired through church windows during a mass celebrating the first week of school. Here's what we know about the suspect, Robin Westman.

Kristi Yamaguchi joins 'The Nine' ahead of literacy festival

The Children?s Discovery Museum of San Jose will host the 3rd Annual Family Literacy Festival, a partnership with the San Jose Public Library Foundation and Kristi Yamaguchi?s Always Dream. Families can look forward to celebrity story time, live performances, and a sneak peek at a brand-new exhibit?all designed to spark a love of reading and learning in the South Bay.

Oakland nonprofit hosting 5th annual STEM fair next in September

Kits Cubed, an Oakland-based nonprofit dedicated to making science fun and accessible for kids, is gearing up for its 5th Annual STEM Fair. Known for inspiring curiosity through experiment kits, camps, and hands-on learning, the group will welcome families from across the Bay Area to explore science in an engaging, interactive way.

Pickett Fire threatens vineyards in wine country

Fire crews are making progress on the Pickett Fire near Calistoga, which has burned more than 6,800 acres. While some evacuation orders have been lifted, wineries in Pope Valley and Howell Mountain remain at risk, with concerns that smoke could impact this year?s grape harvest just as the season begins.