Otter 841 becomes Santa Cruz's infamous attraction
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.
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.
Berkeley votes on license-plate reader plan
Berkeley's city council will vote on a plan to introduce license-plate readers as a tool to reduce auto crimes.
Berkeley's city council will vote on a plan to introduce license-plate readers as a tool to reduce auto crimes.
Longtime radio host remembers Tony Bennett
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.
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.
Person rescued from American River in critical condition
A person was rescued this weekend from the American River and is now in critical condition, authorities said.
A person was rescued this weekend from the American River and is now in critical condition, authorities said.
Car lands upside down after crashing through San Francisco barrier
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.
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.
Hot forecast, heat advisories across country
KTVU's Roberta Gonzales walks us through the climbing temperatures across the country, including in the Bay Area.
KTVU's Roberta Gonzales walks us through the climbing temperatures across the country, including in the Bay Area.
Goats out, sheep in: BART's grazing switch
BART announced that it is employing sheep, rather than goats, to graze on dry grass and vegatation along its properties to reduce the chance of wildfires. BART says that it is using sheep for the first time out of respect to the animals diets.
BART announced that it is employing sheep, rather than goats, to graze on dry grass and vegatation along its properties to reduce the chance of wildfires. BART says that it is using sheep for the first time out of respect to the animals diets.
Naked woman opens fire near Bay Bridge, lanes closed, CHP says
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.
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.
San Francisco hoping bars indicate a boom is coming to downtown
San Francisco's downtown is still struggling post COVID, but one industry is seeing an upswing in the area. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports from the Financial District where there are some signs of hope.
San Francisco's downtown is still struggling post COVID, but one industry is seeing an upswing in the area. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports from the Financial District where there are some signs of hope.
Mostly sunny, triple digit temps inland
The San Francisco Bay Area will see mostly sunny skies Saturday. A heat advisory is in place through Saturday night as inland temperatures will be above 100 degrees.
The San Francisco Bay Area will see mostly sunny skies Saturday. A heat advisory is in place through Saturday night as inland temperatures will be above 100 degrees.
Livermore police chief pushes DA Pamela Price for more charges against robbery suspect
The criticism came in a letter written earlier this month by Chief Jeramy Young.
The criticism came in a letter written earlier this month by Chief Jeramy Young.
Downtown Oakland gun battle leaves multiple cars with bullet holes
A gunfight in downtown Oakland between people in two vehicles left several cars in the area with bullet holes Monday afternoon but no injuries were initially reported, according to police.
A gunfight in downtown Oakland between people in two vehicles left several cars in the area with bullet holes Monday afternoon but no injuries were initially reported, according to police.
Bay Bridge shooting
The California Highway Patrol shared details into a shooting that happened on the Bay Bridge Tuesday.
The California Highway Patrol shared details into a shooting that happened on the Bay Bridge Tuesday.
Bay Bridge Series: A's fans get Giants fans to join 'sell the team' protest
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.
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
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.
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.
Mama bear and her cubs spotted in Novato park
A mother bear and her cubs were spotted in a Novato park surrounded by homes. Some residents said sightings in the area are not common.
A mother bear and her cubs were spotted in a Novato park surrounded by homes. Some residents said sightings in the area are not common.
Cooler week ahead
The Bay Area will be cooler this week compared to the warm temperatures of the weekend.
The Bay Area will be cooler this week compared to the warm temperatures of the weekend.
City of Vallejo struggles with officer shortage, considering emergency proclamation
The City of Vallejo continues to struggle with a police officer shortage. On Tuesday, city leaders are scheduled to vote on whether to adopt an emergency proclamation that supporters say would give city leaders flexibility in staffing the department. Opponents say this is not the solution to the city's problems.
The City of Vallejo continues to struggle with a police officer shortage. On Tuesday, city leaders are scheduled to vote on whether to adopt an emergency proclamation that supporters say would give city leaders flexibility in staffing the department. Opponents say this is not the solution to the city's problems.
Mitchell Katz, Livermore winery owner, leaves legacy behind after deadly car crash
Police in Livermore are investigating a two-car crash that killed the owner of the Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore. Friends and family say Katz was well liked and even made the first locally-produced kosher wine.
Police in Livermore are investigating a two-car crash that killed the owner of the Mitchell Katz Winery in Livermore. Friends and family say Katz was well liked and even made the first locally-produced kosher wine.
State leaders meet with religious community to address Santa Clara County housing crisis
Faith-based organization People Acting in Community Together (PACT) held a meeting Sunday in San Jose with state lawmakers and demanded that the legislators pass bills that help address housing affordability in Santa Clara County.
Faith-based organization People Acting in Community Together (PACT) held a meeting Sunday in San Jose with state lawmakers and demanded that the legislators pass bills that help address housing affordability in Santa Clara County.