Napa Truffle Festival returns this weekend
Friday began the 15th Annual Napa Truffle Festival, a 3-day celebration of a very special, rare and very expensive mushroom that grows underground for only a very short period of time.
Friday began the 15th Annual Napa Truffle Festival, a 3-day celebration of a very special, rare and very expensive mushroom that grows underground for only a very short period of time.
Oakland police grow by 14 officers - but department says more needed
The department now has 618 sworn officers, but would like to have at least 700.
The department now has 618 sworn officers, but would like to have at least 700.
Rally for Ayden Fang after DA decides not to pursue charges
Safety advocates and community members gathered in downtown Burlingame to call for accountability after the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced it would not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last summer.
Safety advocates and community members gathered in downtown Burlingame to call for accountability after the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office announced it would not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last summer.
No charges filed in Burlingame crash that killed 4 year old, prompting calls for justice
Community members and safety advocates rallied in Burlingame after prosecutors declined to file charges against the driver who struck and killed a 4-year-old boy on a downtown sidewalk last year.
Community members and safety advocates rallied in Burlingame after prosecutors declined to file charges against the driver who struck and killed a 4-year-old boy on a downtown sidewalk last year.
Defense attorneys push to disqualify prosecutors in Charlie Kirk killing case
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, returned to court Friday where his attorneys asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, returned to court Friday where his attorneys asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Community protests decision not to prosecute driver who struck and killed a 4-year-old
Burlingame residents held a demonstration on Friday to protest a decision by the San Mateo County District Attorney to not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last August
Burlingame residents held a demonstration on Friday to protest a decision by the San Mateo County District Attorney to not file charges against the driver who struck and killed 4-year-old Ayden Fang last August
Trump thanks Iranian government
President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said was meant to be hundreds of political prisoners.
President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday of thanking the Iranian government for not following through on executions of what he said was meant to be hundreds of political prisoners.
Bay Area gets taste of spring weather
Relatively warm temperatures are settling around the Bay Area, which meteorologist Bryan Gallo said are much deserved after back-to-back atmospheric rivers.
Relatively warm temperatures are settling around the Bay Area, which meteorologist Bryan Gallo said are much deserved after back-to-back atmospheric rivers.
San Francisco leaders share latest data on overdose deaths
City leaders this week said that San Francisco is making progress on addressing the number of deaths due to drug overdoses. In 2025, 625 people died from drug overdoses, down from 635 from the year before.
City leaders this week said that San Francisco is making progress on addressing the number of deaths due to drug overdoses. In 2025, 625 people died from drug overdoses, down from 635 from the year before.
Fans gather for a 49ers sendoff
Fans from across the Bay Area gathered to show their support for their beloved 49ers as the team headed to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks for a divisional round matchup.
Fans from across the Bay Area gathered to show their support for their beloved 49ers as the team headed to Seattle to face off against the Seahawks for a divisional round matchup.
Victim identified in fatal Oakland flea market shooting
Authorities identified Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez as the victim killed in a shooting last week at a popular flea market in Oakland.
Authorities identified Jorge Alberto Rivas Rodriguez as the victim killed in a shooting last week at a popular flea market in Oakland.
Community rallies behind retired SFFD firefighter denied coverage for cancer treatment
Ken Jones served the city of San Francisco as a firefighter for 17 years, retiring over a decade ago. His wife, Helen Horvath, also a retired firefighter, said Jones was diagnosed with lung cancer last year.
Ken Jones served the city of San Francisco as a firefighter for 17 years, retiring over a decade ago. His wife, Helen Horvath, also a retired firefighter, said Jones was diagnosed with lung cancer last year.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Father killed, mom injured in Gilroy crash
A man was killed and a woman was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle driven by a teenager while walking in a crosswalk in Gilroy, authorities said. The Gilroy Unified School District confirmed the victims were parents of children enrolled in the district.
A man was killed and a woman was critically injured after they were struck by a vehicle driven by a teenager while walking in a crosswalk in Gilroy, authorities said. The Gilroy Unified School District confirmed the victims were parents of children enrolled in the district.
Senators denounce Trump's 'self-celebrating' changes to NPS annual passes
Senator Alex Padilla on Friday joined with 11 other senators to question the Trump Administration’s plans to modernize access to the National Parks, including putting Trump's face on the annual America the Beautiful passes.
Senator Alex Padilla on Friday joined with 11 other senators to question the Trump Administration’s plans to modernize access to the National Parks, including putting Trump's face on the annual America the Beautiful passes.
Talk of the Town: Jan. 14, 2026
Lyz Luke, Mike Blankenship, William D. Patterson and Anthony Severo join Dave Clark on this episode of KTVU's Talk of the Town.
Lyz Luke, Mike Blankenship, William D. Patterson and Anthony Severo join Dave Clark on this episode of KTVU's Talk of the Town.
SF, YouTube, & iVB aim for July boxing event to break attendance record
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and iVB CEO Ed Pereira joined with local boxing pros and gyms to announce a July 11 global boxing event that aims to draw some 150,000 poeple and break a 1941 attendance record.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and iVB CEO Ed Pereira joined with local boxing pros and gyms to announce a July 11 global boxing event that aims to draw some 150,000 poeple and break a 1941 attendance record.
San Jose kidnapping suspect makes first court appearance
Marlo Porter, 51, appeared in superior court Friday using a cane to walk into the courtroom. He is charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor.
Marlo Porter, 51, appeared in superior court Friday using a cane to walk into the courtroom. He is charged with kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor.
Suspect arrested in string of decades-old Alameda County kidnappings, sexual assaults
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.