San Francisco mayor, police chief offer a more full analysis of crime beyond viral videos
San Francisco's mayor and police chief say recent videos of high profile crimes in the city don't tell the whole story. They're saying there are some areas where crime is down, but say there's a lot of hard work ahead.
San Francisco's mayor and police chief say recent videos of high profile crimes in the city don't tell the whole story. They're saying there are some areas where crime is down, but say there's a lot of hard work ahead.
Triple digit heat subsides, so why the flex alert?
Despite milder temperatures in the Bay Area, heat and fire continue to plague much of the Golden State, coastal states and the interior west. It's making some people wonder why on Monday we're still under a flex alert.
Despite milder temperatures in the Bay Area, heat and fire continue to plague much of the Golden State, coastal states and the interior west. It's making some people wonder why on Monday we're still under a flex alert.
Ample ambulances during July 4 weekend despite Oakland police chief's claim otherwise
Falck spokesman Jeff Lucia said that as violent as July 4 was in Oakland, the "EMS call volume overall was fairly typical."
Falck spokesman Jeff Lucia said that as violent as July 4 was in Oakland, the "EMS call volume overall was fairly typical."
Four Oakland shootings within seven hour span leave 1 dead, 4 others wounded
The Oakland police department is investigating several weekend shootings, with one person killed and four others wounded within a seven hour span on Saturday alone.
The Oakland police department is investigating several weekend shootings, with one person killed and four others wounded within a seven hour span on Saturday alone.
Wind-driven brush fire burns 128 acres in Contra Costa County, 100 percent contained
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained, Cal Fire said.
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained, Cal Fire said.
Crews battling brush fire near Rocksprings Park in San Jose
Firefighters in San Jose responded Sunday afternoon to a brush fire near Rocksprings Park.
Firefighters in San Jose responded Sunday afternoon to a brush fire near Rocksprings Park.
Violent weekend in Oakland as several shootings unfold
On Saturday alone, five people were shot within a seven hour period. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
On Saturday alone, five people were shot within a seven hour period. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Brush fire near Rocksprings Park in San Jose
Video: AlertWildFire.
Video: AlertWildFire.
Man driving stolen U-Haul van arrested following police pursuit in Vacaville
A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.
A California Highway Patrol airplane on Saturday helped Vacaville police track down a stolen U-Haul van that fled a traffic stop and was involved in a hit-and-run crash.
CHP airplane captures video of Vacaville police pursuit involving stolen U-Haul van
Video: CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations via Facebook. According to the CHP, at approximately 11:30 am, the Vacaville Police Department was involved in a short pursuit with a stolen U-Haul van. When the suspect fled in a reckless manner the pursuit was terminated.
Video: CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations via Facebook. According to the CHP, at approximately 11:30 am, the Vacaville Police Department was involved in a short pursuit with a stolen U-Haul van. When the suspect fled in a reckless manner the pursuit was terminated.
Man arrested after leading Vacaville police on pursuit in stolen U-Haul van
The man was driving a U-Haul van that had been reported stolen around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
The man was driving a U-Haul van that had been reported stolen around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
San Francisco resident shoots at burglary suspect breaking into his apartment
A burglary suspect was nearly hit by gunfire after a man discovered the suspect inside his San Francisco apartment earlier this week, police said Friday.
A burglary suspect was nearly hit by gunfire after a man discovered the suspect inside his San Francisco apartment earlier this week, police said Friday.
Elon Musk to testify over Tesla acquisition of SolarCity
On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will have to defend the $2.5 billion SolarCity deal under oath in a shareholder lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest.
On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk will have to defend the $2.5 billion SolarCity deal under oath in a shareholder lawsuit alleging conflicts of interest.
'Stand Up for a Safe Oakland' rally draws community together to denounce violence
There were two separate events in Oakland Saturday fighting for the same cause, to stop the violence.
There were two separate events in Oakland Saturday fighting for the same cause, to stop the violence.
San Francisco resident fires gun at burglary suspect
The resident shot at a man attempting to burglarize his apartment. He was not struck by the gunfire, but police were able to arrest the burglar.
The resident shot at a man attempting to burglarize his apartment. He was not struck by the gunfire, but police were able to arrest the burglar.
Rally held in Oakland to stand up against violence
$18 million was redirected from the Oakland police budget to violence prevention social services. KTVU's Greg Liggins reports on the rally for peace that was held Saturday.
$18 million was redirected from the Oakland police budget to violence prevention social services. KTVU's Greg Liggins reports on the rally for peace that was held Saturday.
East Bay diners ditch outdoor reservations amid triple-digit heat
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
A scorching heatwave across most of the Bay Area on Saturday nearly overwhelmed California's electric grid.
California grid operator extends Flex Alert through Saturday
The California Independent System Operator announced Friday that it is extending a statewide Flex Alert for a second day as extreme heat and a growing wildfire in southern Oregon threatens transmission lines.
The California Independent System Operator announced Friday that it is extending a statewide Flex Alert for a second day as extreme heat and a growing wildfire in southern Oregon threatens transmission lines.
Boy killed while crossing Camden Avenue in San Jose is 27th traffic fatality this year
Police say the death of a boy crossing busy Camden Avenue in San Jose against the light near Kooser Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday was the city's 27th traffic fatality in 2021.
Police say the death of a boy crossing busy Camden Avenue in San Jose against the light near Kooser Road just after 5 p.m. on Friday was the city's 27th traffic fatality in 2021.
PG&E to begin removing trees in wildfire scar zones in Sonoma County
PG&E will begin a tree hauling program in the burn scar zones of the Glass and LNU Lightning Complex wildfires in Sonoma County and is notifying property owners who have fallen trees on their parcels of land.
PG&E will begin a tree hauling program in the burn scar zones of the Glass and LNU Lightning Complex wildfires in Sonoma County and is notifying property owners who have fallen trees on their parcels of land.