San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie after six months in office
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie marks six months since taking office. While improving public safety, boosting business, ending the fentanyl crisis, and easing homelessness, were among his top priorities, a new issue has taken front and center for many San Franciscans. Hear what Mayor Lurie had to say.
KTVU partners with Supplybank.org for its annual back-to-school supply drive
Back-to-school season is officially here. The National Retail Federation reports the average family is expected to spend close to $900 per student. That's why KTVU is proud to partner with Supplybank.org once again to raise $50,000 for school supply kits, to help Bay Area students thrive.
San Francisco's district attorney marks three years in office
Three years ago Tuesday, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins took office. She was appointed by former Mayor London Breed, after voters went ahead with a recall against Chesa Boudin. Jenkins was later elected to lead the office in her own right.
'Jurassiq Parq' musical parody stomps into San Francisco
This week, Dinosaurs are roaring back to life at the Oasis Theater in San Francisco. 'Jurassiq Parq' is a musical parody of the hit movie that continues to capture generations.
Banning left turns at intersections could save lives, study finds
Data shows more than half of car crashes at intersections involve left turns. However, a new study suggests one solution may be to ban left turns altogether. Vikash Gayah, an engineering professor at Penn State University, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight.
Expert shares tips on getting claims paid by insurance companies after a wildfire
A landmark court ruling aims to make it easer for homeowners affected by wildfires to get paid by their insurance company, even if their homes are still standing. Justin Kloczko, a reporter with Consumer Watchdog, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss what homeowners need to do now to protect themselves.
16-year-old kidnapped and raped in Vacaville: police
A 16-year-old was kidnapped and sexually assaulted at gunpoint in Vacaville over the weekend, police said.
Oakland nonprofit wins ICE arrest case, asylum seeker freed
Oakland-based, Centro Legal de la Raza is celebrating a major legal win after securing the release of a Peruvian asylum seeker they say was unlawfully detained by ICE outside a San Francisco immigration court. Abby Sullivan Engen, immigrants? rights attorney, explains the federal judge's ruling in the Garro Pinchi vs. Noem case.
Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Bill to require ICE agents to identify themselves
Senators Alex Padilla and Cory Booker introduced a bill to make ICE agents identify themselves.
Nationwide sanitation strike hits Bay Area, too
Nationwide sanitation strike hits Bay Area, too.
'Last call' bill in California is different from other versions
A new push to extend alcohol sales until 4 a.m. in California is making its way through the Legislature, with supporters saying it can be good for business and critics saying it can be dangerous for the public.
Oakland's 8-year-old weightlifting star
Fourth-grader Legend Gabourel and coach Michael Jenkins join KTVU after the Oakland 8-year-old came in 3rd at his first national weightlifting meet in Colorado, where he went up against 43 other kids. He was the youngest on the podium.
Nice, breezy
Today will be nice and breezy. A warmup will start on Thursday.
TSA ending shoe removal policy during airport security screenings
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
Oakland husband and father of 2 shot & killed by family friend during July 4th barbeque
July 4th was no holiday for Oakland's first responders. They responded to hundreds of calls including a homicide. The victim's wife says her husband was shot and killed by a family friend who appeared to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Unpermitted bus stop benches in San Francisco stirring debate
Call them what you like; pop-up benches, DIY benches, guerrilla benches. The unpermitted wooden seats, first seen at East Bay bus stops, have now made their way into San Francisco’s Mission District, drawing mixed reactions from residents and city officials.
Can a Texas size flood hit California? It already has, several times
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.
Unpermitted benches pop up at SF bus stops, stirring debate
Call them what you like, pop-up benches, DIY benches, guerrilla benches. The unpermitted wooden seats, first seen at East Bay bus stops, have now made their way into San Francisco’s Mission District, drawing mixed reactions from residents and city officials.
Could Bay Area rivers see flash flooding like Texas?
The question arises: can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding, but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas.