Winery owner killed in Livermore crash
Mitchell Katz, owner of an eponymous winery, died in a crash with another car while changing lanes in Livermore. Police are investigating.
Push to name SF streetcar for Tony Bennett
A non-profit is fanning the flames to name one of San Francisco's streetcars for Tony Bennett, the singer who died days ago and referenced the local mode of transportation in his iconic song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco."
Richmond-San Rafael bridge reopens after standoff
CHP said all eastbound lanes reopened shortly after 7 a.m. after the person having a mental health crisis was recued.
Livermore police chief pushes DA Pamela Price for more charges against robbery suspect
The criticism came in a letter written earlier this month by Chief Jeramy Young.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Netflix AI job posting raises union concerns
Netflix is hiring more artificial intelligence workers, but actors say they want to have more control over how their image is used. KTVU's LaMonica Peters reports on the jobs the company is offering and how actors are weighing in.
Warm Sunday, but cooler than yesterday
Temperatures around the Bay Area will be lower than yesterday, though they will still hit the mid-90s in places like Santa Rosa and Livermore. Later this week, there will be additional cooling as inland cities and towns can expect temperatures in the 80s.
E-scooter explodes in San Francisco apartment, 2 men jump out window
Two men had to jump out from the window of a Tenderloin apartment Monday morning when a charging E-scooter exploded and caused a fire. According to the fire department, one of the victims suffered serious burns. The blaze was contained to a single unit.
93-year-old Oakland man becomes oldest to climb Yosemite's Half Dome
Last week, a 93-year-old Oakland man became the oldest known climber to conquer Yosemite's Half Dome. We spoke with Everett Kalin who tells us how he prepared for his amazing accomplishment.
Filmmaker secretly attached camera to BART train, made documentary
After his documentary "Tunnel Vision: An Unauthorized BART Ride" premiered at Roxie Theater in San Francisco, local timelapse photographer Vincent Woo shares how and why he made the film with KTVU.
Hollywood & Artificial Intelligence
SAG-AFTRA and WGA union members remain on strike in Hollywood, demanding better working conditions and job security when it comes to incorporating AI into production. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Sunny Dhillon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kyber Knight Capital about the future of AI and labor, particularly in Hollywood studios.
Richmond San Rafael Bridge Closure for man in mental health crisis causes massive traffic backup in Marin, SF and East Bay
CHP says officers responded to a call about a person in mental health crisis shortly before Noon Friday that led to the closure of the lower deck. As of late Friday night;, the situation still had not been resolved. CHP says the man is in a spot where officers can not get to him. Drivers say they were stuck in traffic for hours. It impacted people in Marin, San Francisco and the East Bay.
Toasty inland before cooldown kicks in tomorrow
Inland parts of the Bay Area will experience another hot day on Tuesday, before cooler temperatures arrive tomorrow and last through the rest of the week. The coast and areas near the bay will not see as big of a swing in the weather.
Confusion during removal of Twitter sign from San Francisco headquarters
As Elon Musk forged ahead with the Twitter rebrand to "X," crews encountered a few snags during their work on Monday to remove the old sign from the San Francisco headquarters building.
San Francisco Marathon attracts thousands of runners with different reasons to race
The San Francisco Marathon is underway Sunday morning. It's an event that attracts thousands of runners as well as a large number of spectators.
Goats on the loose in Pinole
A herd of goats roamed freely in Pinole on Monday after escaping their enclosure. The animals lazily ate from lawns and gardens on a residential block until a goat herder arrived to corral them, police said.
Preventing and recognizing cardiac arrest
Lebron James' eldest son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest during a recent basketball workout at USC, prompting a national conversation about cardiac arrest cases in young athletes. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge speak with Dr. Rita Ng, Physician-In-Chief at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center about the warning signs to look for and how risk of cardiac arrest can be lowered.
Big support for Oakland ice cream vendor after robbery
Hundreds of people turned out to buy ice cream from an Oakland vendor who had recently been robbed by armed thieves.
Power outage affects 4,200 customers in Pleasanton, Dublin, PG&E says
PG&E says it is still working to restore service to thousands of customers in the Tri-Valley area after the power went out shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday night. There is no estimate for full restoration.
Sideshows break out in Oakland early Sunday morning
Oakland police said there was disruptive sideshow activity Sunday morning in two locations near the Oakland International Airport. There were 100 vehicles involved in the sideshow at 66th Avenue and Coliseum Way around 3:30 a.m., police said. Spectators threw fireworks at officers before the crowd was dispersed, the Oakland Police Department claimed. Just 30 minutes later, there was another sideshow with a smaller crowd and 50 vehicles nearby at Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road. An AC Transit was unable to continue on its route due to the crowd, police said.