A phone on SF's Valencia Street aims to address the political divide through conversation
A social experiment is underway on the streets of San Francisco, aimed at connecting a country that at times seems so far apart. It all starts with picking up the phone.
A social experiment is underway on the streets of San Francisco, aimed at connecting a country that at times seems so far apart. It all starts with picking up the phone.
San Francisco 'party line' hopes to connect Democrats to Republicans through conversation
A phone on San Francisco's Valencia Street is part of a social experiment aimed at connecting a country that is at times politically divided. It's called the 'Party Line' and it's all about creating meaningful conversations regardless of political beliefs.
A phone on San Francisco's Valencia Street is part of a social experiment aimed at connecting a country that is at times politically divided. It's called the 'Party Line' and it's all about creating meaningful conversations regardless of political beliefs.
San Francisco 'party line' hopes to connect Democrats to Republicans through conversation
A phone on San Francisco's Valencia Street is part of a social experiment aimed at connecting a country that is at times politically divided. It's called the 'Party Line' and it's all about creating meaningful conversations regardless of political beliefs.
A phone on San Francisco's Valencia Street is part of a social experiment aimed at connecting a country that is at times politically divided. It's called the 'Party Line' and it's all about creating meaningful conversations regardless of political beliefs.
Two SF churches pray for help after car destroys building
Two churches in San Francisco the Good Hope Baptist Church and MiShalom Church are hoping for help from the community to find a temporary place to worship, after a car crashed into a building during Sunday worship.
Two churches in San Francisco the Good Hope Baptist Church and MiShalom Church are hoping for help from the community to find a temporary place to worship, after a car crashed into a building during Sunday worship.
Volunteers gather to plant trees in San Jose for MLK Day of Service
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers gather in San Jose to plant trees. But now, this act of service has a new sense of urgency.
Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers gather in San Jose to plant trees. But now, this act of service has a new sense of urgency.
Coyote seen swimming to Alcatraz for first time
A tourist captured a coyote swimming to San Francisco's Alcatraz for the first time.
A tourist captured a coyote swimming to San Francisco's Alcatraz for the first time.
Commemorating MLK Day through service in the South Bay
The Bay Area celebrated civil-rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in the South Bay this year. More than 100 volunteers gathered in at San Jose's rainbow park for a day of service.
The Bay Area celebrated civil-rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in the South Bay this year. More than 100 volunteers gathered in at San Jose's rainbow park for a day of service.
Fire rips through Oakland apartment building
Dozens of people are without a permanent home after fire ripped through a downtown apartment building in Oakland Monday morning. There were a handful of injuries but none were serious.
Dozens of people are without a permanent home after fire ripped through a downtown apartment building in Oakland Monday morning. There were a handful of injuries but none were serious.
San Francisco honors the beloved Claude the Alligator
A beloved albino alligator named Claude was honored with a final sendoff Sunday at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
A beloved albino alligator named Claude was honored with a final sendoff Sunday at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.
Mission Varrio Project, music with message
Mission Varrio Project members consist of a group of veteran musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. Marcus Lopez, band leader of Mission Varrio Project, shares history of group. Their music includes Latin, Cuban , Funk, R&B, and Latin sets.
Mission Varrio Project members consist of a group of veteran musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. Marcus Lopez, band leader of Mission Varrio Project, shares history of group. Their music includes Latin, Cuban , Funk, R&B, and Latin sets.
Peninsula multifaith coalition talks MLK day of service
Jennifer Jacobson, communications director for the San Mateo Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explains how volunteers with the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition, come together for a powerful day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through action.
Jennifer Jacobson, communications director for the San Mateo Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explains how volunteers with the Peninsula Multifaith Coalition, come together for a powerful day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through action.
January highlights cervical cancer: Experts say prevention is within reach
The month of January puts a spotlight on a type of cancer that is both common, and largely preventable. According to the CDC, 9 out of every 10 cases of cervical cancer is caused by the virus known as HPV.
The month of January puts a spotlight on a type of cancer that is both common, and largely preventable. According to the CDC, 9 out of every 10 cases of cervical cancer is caused by the virus known as HPV.
2026 expected to be a good year for investors, expert says
2026 is shaping up to be a good year, but the big story isn't where the markets rise, it's who leads them. George Noceti, a family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into where the markets are headed.
2026 is shaping up to be a good year, but the big story isn't where the markets rise, it's who leads them. George Noceti, a family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into where the markets are headed.
Watch: 100+ vehicle I-196 pileup on Michigan's west side; video shows staggering aftermath
Numerous drivers are injured in the large-scale traffic incident on I-196 in Zeeland Township caused by snow squall white-outs. Video shows the sheer scale of the chain of crashes.
Numerous drivers are injured in the large-scale traffic incident on I-196 in Zeeland Township caused by snow squall white-outs. Video shows the sheer scale of the chain of crashes.
Mistah F.A.B. speaks out amid destructive Oakland fire
Mistah F.A.B. spoke with KTVU amid a Monday morning residential fire that scorched a building housing a clothing store that he own.
Mistah F.A.B. spoke with KTVU amid a Monday morning residential fire that scorched a building housing a clothing store that he own.
Planned PG&E outage leaves 3,700 without power in SF
The utility shut off the power in order to repair a substation damaged by a December fire.
The utility shut off the power in order to repair a substation damaged by a December fire.
2 men killed, woman injured in shooting at Stockton Flea Market
Police did not say what led to the shooting, but a jewelry store vendor near the market said that a robbery occurred moments before.
Police did not say what led to the shooting, but a jewelry store vendor near the market said that a robbery occurred moments before.
Firefighters battle blaze at Downtown Oakland apartment building
The Oakland Fire Department told KTVU that the fire was first reported at the five-story building – located at 19th and Broadway – just before 7:10 a.m.
The Oakland Fire Department told KTVU that the fire was first reported at the five-story building – located at 19th and Broadway – just before 7:10 a.m.
3-alarm fire breaks out at residential building in Downtown Oakland
Three people were taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Three people were taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
San Leandro police shoot at man allegedly armed with rifle; investigation underway
Neither the suspect nor officers were injured in the shooting, and police took the suspect into custody.
Neither the suspect nor officers were injured in the shooting, and police took the suspect into custody.



















