This island nation is setting its eyes on California for tourism growth
Your best bet for a tropical escaped in 2026 might just be Tahiti. The destination is eyeing California travelers as airlines begin to offer more nonstop flights from the Golden State.
Your best bet for a tropical escaped in 2026 might just be Tahiti. The destination is eyeing California travelers as airlines begin to offer more nonstop flights from the Golden State.
New guest pass rolled out at this major Bay Area airport
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport rolled out a new guest pass, allowing people without an airline ticket to go past security and visit gates and shops.
The Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport rolled out a new guest pass, allowing people without an airline ticket to go past security and visit gates and shops.
Holiday traditions with Sunset Cantina
For many families, the holidays are centered in the kitchen. One beloved tradition brings generations together, turning cooking into a celebration and food into a symbol of togetherness. The folks over at Sunset Cantina in San Francisco joined us on 'The Nine' for a tamale taste test.
For many families, the holidays are centered in the kitchen. One beloved tradition brings generations together, turning cooking into a celebration and food into a symbol of togetherness. The folks over at Sunset Cantina in San Francisco joined us on 'The Nine' for a tamale taste test.
California Community College systems uses new AI learning assistant for students
While AI can sometimes be seen as a threat, it's also being used as a tool for California's Community College system. It teamed up with Nectir AI to roll out out a personalized AI assistant, designed to support students around the clock.
While AI can sometimes be seen as a threat, it's also being used as a tool for California's Community College system. It teamed up with Nectir AI to roll out out a personalized AI assistant, designed to support students around the clock.
Tracking Santa with NORAD this Christmas
The holiday magic is officially in motion. Santa's annual journey around the world is getting a high-tech assist, meaning families have more ways than ever to follow along, listen in, and even give back while they celebrate.
The holiday magic is officially in motion. Santa's annual journey around the world is getting a high-tech assist, meaning families have more ways than ever to follow along, listen in, and even give back while they celebrate.
Children as young as 8 involved in stolen car chase; Driver learned from YouTube
Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.
Authorities in Ohio say three children ages 8, 11, and 12 could face juvenile charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading police on a brief pursuit.
How Kung Pao Comedy in San Francisco got its start
KTVU sat down with the founder of Kung Pao Comedy in San Francisco.
KTVU sat down with the founder of Kung Pao Comedy in San Francisco.
'We need PG&E to do better:' mayor on massive San Francisco power outage
Though much of the power was restored in San Francisco on Monday, Mayor Daniel Lurie had lots of questions. "We need PG&E to do better," Lurie said over the weekend.
Though much of the power was restored in San Francisco on Monday, Mayor Daniel Lurie had lots of questions. "We need PG&E to do better," Lurie said over the weekend.
Power restored to much of San Francisco, City Hall still closed
Power remained out for more than 10,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco on Monday morning following a massive outage that began over the weekend.
Power remained out for more than 10,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco on Monday morning following a massive outage that began over the weekend.
Storms soak Bay Area ahead of Christmas as officials warn of flooding, wind
A wet and windy storm pattern is moving through the Bay Area and expected to last through Christmas.
A wet and windy storm pattern is moving through the Bay Area and expected to last through Christmas.
SF restaurants and other businesses forced to temporarily close amid PG&E power outage
For restaurants, the impact of the outage has been especially costly. Owners say they are losing thousands of dollars in spoiled food and missed revenue during what should be one of the busiest times of the year.
For restaurants, the impact of the outage has been especially costly. Owners say they are losing thousands of dollars in spoiled food and missed revenue during what should be one of the busiest times of the year.
Lovers Point, several beaches closed after unconfirmed shark spotting
Lovers Point in Pacific Grove and other stretches of beach in Monterey were closed on Sunday afternoon after an unconfirmed shark spotting.
Lovers Point in Pacific Grove and other stretches of beach in Monterey were closed on Sunday afternoon after an unconfirmed shark spotting.
PG&E working to restore power after massive outage
After a Sunday outage cause around 130,000 customers in San Francisco to lose power, PG&E says it hopes to have things fully restored by Monday afternoon.
After a Sunday outage cause around 130,000 customers in San Francisco to lose power, PG&E says it hopes to have things fully restored by Monday afternoon.
Wet weather system moving into the Bay Area
Light sprinkles will give way to heavier rains as the days go on.
Light sprinkles will give way to heavier rains as the days go on.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Suspects flee after smash-and-grab robbery at Sunvalley Mall in Concord
Police said the thieves used hammers to break glass display cases, which some witnesses initially reported as gunshots.
Police said the thieves used hammers to break glass display cases, which some witnesses initially reported as gunshots.
Breezy winds amid rainy conditions in the Bay Area
A swarm of storms is bringing light winds and rain to the area.
A swarm of storms is bringing light winds and rain to the area.
Winter solstice marks shortest day, longest night and a turning point toward longer days
Long before modern science explained the phenomenon, ancient cultures recognized the solstice as a moment of renewal.
Long before modern science explained the phenomenon, ancient cultures recognized the solstice as a moment of renewal.
Kung Pao Comedy Returns to San Francisco's Chinatown
The 33rd iteration of the "Kung Pao Kosher Comedy" show will take place from December 24-26 at the Imperial Palace Restaurant on Washington Street in Chinatown.
The 33rd iteration of the "Kung Pao Kosher Comedy" show will take place from December 24-26 at the Imperial Palace Restaurant on Washington Street in Chinatown.
Lawmakers consider impeaching Pam Bondi over redacted Epstein Files
Some Democrat politicians have accused the Department of Justice of scrubbing and only partially releasing the Epstein Files.
Some Democrat politicians have accused the Department of Justice of scrubbing and only partially releasing the Epstein Files.



















