SpaceX rocket explodes during test
SpaceX's Starship exploded Wednesday night during a test at SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.
PG&E shuts off power in this East Bay city
As the utility forewarned, Pacific Gas & Electric turned off power to a small swath of customers in the East Bay early Thursday morning in a preventive measure to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Lakefest Oakland returns this weekend
One of Oakland's summer traditions is returning for its sixth year. Lakefest Oakland is taking place Saturday, with a full day of family-friendly activities, cultural celebrations, live performances, and so much more.
Sports gambling is becoming a public health crisis, experts say
A dangerous addiction is taking hold, and it's hitting young men the hardest. Experts say sports gambling is no longer just a game, it's a public health crisis. In fact, a study from the NCAA finds nearly 70% of college students are place bets. Dr. Emily Cohen, the chief of addiction medicine and recovery services at Kaiser Permanente East Bay, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight.
New report details economic fallout of immigration crackdown
The fight over immigration enforcement in California is not just political, it's economic too. As federal agents ramp up workplace raids, some experts are sound the alarm about the potential impact on wallets. Parag Amin, a business analyst and labor attorney, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight.
PG&E shuts of power to some rural communities in the Bay Area
PG&E shut off power to a limited number of customers ahead of the dry, windy weather the Bay Area is expecting to see Thursday.
Student and Scholar visa applications resume, with tough new rules
Bill Hing, law and immigration Professor at the University of San Francisco, explains State Department decision to restart the processing of student visa applications and visiting scholars. The move comes with a new rule. All applicants will be screened and will need to set their social media profiles to "public," for Consular officers to review their social media accounts.
Dodgers delay immigration announcement after federal agents seen near parking lot
The law enforcement personnel were seen near Gate E.
The workforce: lowest and highest paying majors
Michael Itzkowitz, Founder and President of HEA Group, breaks down the early and midcareer median wages for college graduates by major. HEA Group, is a consulting company focused on college value that conducts research on how quickly students are able to recoup their educational costs.
California lawmakers try to repeal sanctuary laws
Some Republican lawmakers in California are looking to eliminate sanctuary state laws in the wake of the recent immigration protests.
Oakland commercial break-ins tied to a group of suspects, silver Honda
KTVU has learned that law enforcement is investigating a series of commercial burglaries in different parts of Oakland that took place this past weekend.
Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour
President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.
This Bay Area fireworks show is canceled
San Jose cancels Almaden Lake Park July 4 festival
Family of San Jose man fatally shot by police, attacked by K-9 awarded $1M
The family of a San Jose man under suspicion of several crimes and shot by police ? and who was then attacked by a K-9 ? will be paid $1 million by the city under a legal settlement.
Windy, hot
Today will be windy and hot, with highs in the 80s inland.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get 400% pay raise
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are reportedly getting a "life-changing" 400% pay raise this season, a big jump revealed in their new Netflix series.
A series of commercial burglaries over the weekend tied to same 3 suspects and a vehicle
KTVU obtained surveillance videos of burglars and the car they used in carrying out a series of break-in's. Two business owners shared details, saying they been burglarized multiple times. .
Berkeley leaders approve new wildfire prevention rules for some neighborhoods
Starting next year, residents in parts of Berkeley will have to comply with some strict new rules around wildfire prevention. The newly-approved ordinance has to do with removing vegetation and other flammable material from around your home.�
Oakland’s Ryan Coogler opens up on mental health at Mistah F.A.B.’s ‘THUG Therapy’
Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. hosted award-winning director Ryan Coogler for a powerful and vulnerable conversation on mental health at his latest 'T.H.U.G. Therapy' session.
New HIV prevention drug introduced, but it comes at a high cost
As with many chronic and often deadly diseases, an ounce of prevention can be worth a ton of cure. It's a breakthrough drug for sure for those wanting to avoid HIV AIDS, but the price is eye popping.