Travelers face challenges heading into spring break: lines and high prices
U.S. travelers are facing a pair of challenges heading into the spring break and summer travel seasons: long security lines at major airports driven by a partial government shutdown, and higher airfare prices tied to rising jet fuel costs.
U.S. travelers are facing a pair of challenges heading into the spring break and summer travel seasons: long security lines at major airports driven by a partial government shutdown, and higher airfare prices tied to rising jet fuel costs.
South Bay leaders respond to Cesar Chavez allegations in San Jose
City and county leaders in the South Bay joined several organizations in East San Jose to share how their community is responding to the allegations against the late Cesar Chavez.
City and county leaders in the South Bay joined several organizations in East San Jose to share how their community is responding to the allegations against the late Cesar Chavez.
Vigil held in San Francisco marks two years since family of four killed at bus stop
A somber vigil was held Thursday night in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood, marking two years since a family of four was struck and killed by a driver while waiting at a bus stop. The gathering came one day before the driver charged in the case is scheduled to be sentenced.
A somber vigil was held Thursday night in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood, marking two years since a family of four was struck and killed by a driver while waiting at a bus stop. The gathering came one day before the driver charged in the case is scheduled to be sentenced.
San Francisco's Tien Fuh Wu honored for helping other abused girls
Tien Fuh Wu, a girl sold by her father in China and rescued from an abusive home in San Francisco, is being honored this Women's History Month by the City of San Francisco and Cameron House, a non-profit with a 152-year history of helping women and families. A street was give her name in March, in commemoration of her work helping to rescue other girls and women from trafficking and abuse.
Tien Fuh Wu, a girl sold by her father in China and rescued from an abusive home in San Francisco, is being honored this Women's History Month by the City of San Francisco and Cameron House, a non-profit with a 152-year history of helping women and families. A street was give her name in March, in commemoration of her work helping to rescue other girls and women from trafficking and abuse.
Heat leading to more critters in homes | West Coast Wrap
In Southern California the hot weather also means the emergence of more creatures inside people's homes. Here's a segment on what people can expect this heat wave.
In Southern California the hot weather also means the emergence of more creatures inside people's homes. Here's a segment on what people can expect this heat wave.
'The Counter' burger joint in San Jose closes due to cockroaches
The Counter at Santana Row is closed because of cockroaches.
The Counter at Santana Row is closed because of cockroaches.
Push for $30 minimum wage in Alameda County amid rising costs
The countywide minimum wage currently stands at about $16 an hour.
The countywide minimum wage currently stands at about $16 an hour.
California to rename César Chávez Day
California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.
California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.
SFPD cited by Cal/OSHA following recruit's death
Cal/OSHA has cited the San Francisco Police Department following the death of a recruit.
Cal/OSHA has cited the San Francisco Police Department following the death of a recruit.
Hayward cop accused of taking $1K, free sex to protect brothel
A Hayward police officer has been charged with accepting a $1,000 bribe and free access to women in exchange for protecting a downtown brothel.
A Hayward police officer has been charged with accepting a $1,000 bribe and free access to women in exchange for protecting a downtown brothel.
Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season canceled
ABC is pulling the plug on Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette," according to reports.
ABC is pulling the plug on Taylor Frankie Paul's season of "The Bachelorette," according to reports.
Economists warns of recession threat amid surging oil prices
Inflation and oil prices are rising as interest rates remain high. Now, some economists warn that a recession is once again a serious threat.
Inflation and oil prices are rising as interest rates remain high. Now, some economists warn that a recession is once again a serious threat.
Netanyahu says he didn't push Trump into Iran war
At a news conference on Thursday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he didn't drag the U.S. into a war with Iran. "I didn’t have to convince President Trump about the need to prevent Iran from developing its nuclear program,” he continued, “putting it underground and being able to launch nuclear-tipped missiles at the United States. He understood that.”
At a news conference on Thursday, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he didn't drag the U.S. into a war with Iran. "I didn’t have to convince President Trump about the need to prevent Iran from developing its nuclear program,” he continued, “putting it underground and being able to launch nuclear-tipped missiles at the United States. He understood that.”
Pentagon wants another $200B for Iran war
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.
The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money.
Staff at Cupertino restaurant struggle to constrain dancing robot
Staff at a restaurant in Cupertino had to step in and restrain a robot after it knocked items from a table while dancing. The video is courtesy of @Meooow via Storyful.
Staff at a restaurant in Cupertino had to step in and restrain a robot after it knocked items from a table while dancing. The video is courtesy of @Meooow via Storyful.
New legislation to tackle rising utility costs for Californians
A new bill was introduced to help tackle sky rocketing utility costs for Californians and strengthen oversight. State Senator Josh Becker spearheaded the measure, and joined KTVU to talk about its impact to state residents.
A new bill was introduced to help tackle sky rocketing utility costs for Californians and strengthen oversight. State Senator Josh Becker spearheaded the measure, and joined KTVU to talk about its impact to state residents.
Oakland officials hosting town halls amid new police chief search
The city of Oakland is holding a series of community forums asking for the public to weigh in on what they'd like to see in a new police chief. KTVU sat down with Angela Jackson-Castain, the Oakland Police Commissioner and member of the Chief Search Ad-Hoc Committee about the ongoing search.
The city of Oakland is holding a series of community forums asking for the public to weigh in on what they'd like to see in a new police chief. KTVU sat down with Angela Jackson-Castain, the Oakland Police Commissioner and member of the Chief Search Ad-Hoc Committee about the ongoing search.
Push to raise Alameda County minimum wage to $30 an hour
A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.
A coalition of community organizers, labor leaders and small business owners wants Alameda County voters to decide whether to raise the countywide minimum wage to $30 an hour.
Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries
Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries.
Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries.
Push to strip Cesar Chavez's name from buildings
Some are considering what it would take to strip Cesar Chavez's name from buildings after explosive sex allegations were made against him.
Some are considering what it would take to strip Cesar Chavez's name from buildings after explosive sex allegations were made against him.