Three held in woman's kidnapping in San Rafael
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A woman was kidnapping by a group of men in a car but rescued by San Rafael police who tracked her cell phone.

Security top of mind as Dreamforce gets underway
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff at center of discussion of security in San Francisco as Dreamforce 2025 gets underway

Artists with developmental disabilities thrive at SF nonprofit
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Creativity Explored has been around for more than 40 years. The San Francisco-based nonprofit connects neurodivergent artists to the art community while providing them an environment where they can thrive and create their own original art that has been collected by SFMOMA and other institutions.

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Weigh-Off marks start of arts & pumpkin festival
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The Safeway Half Moon Bay World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicked off the pumpkin festival in the city by the coast on Monday. This year's winner hails from Santa Rosa. Last year's winner is back this year, but he doesn't have a pumpkin this time.

Stabbing at Torrance, California school; 3 stabbed
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Three staff members were stabbed by a former student at a school in Torrance Monday morning, according to the Torrance Police Department.

Hamas frees hostages as Trump hails foreign-policy triumph
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All living Israeli hostages have been released. President Trump is also in Egypt for a Gaza peace deal signing. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, gives insight.

Oakland's Mago Restaurant celebrates Latin American Heritage Month
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As part of KTVU?s continuing coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month, Magos Restaurant in Oakland is marking the occasion with a month-long celebration spotlighting Hispanic culture through food, wine, and community partnerships. The festivities culminate on October 14 with a special ?Three Generations Dinner? hosted by Chef Mark Liberman.

Crowds come out for Fleet Week despite absence of Blue Angels
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Due to the government shutdown, this year's festivities included an air show by the Canadian Snowbirds and ships from the Canadian and Colombian military instead of the US Navy.

Bay Area Coast Guard families brace for financial impact of first missed paycheck during government shutdown
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The Bay Area is home to large communities of Coast Guard members and their families. Right now, many of those households are feeling anxiety, with the government shutdown expected to hit them in the wallet in a matter of days. �

San Jose State chemistry course brews up lessons in the science of coffee
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More than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world every day, making it the most popular drink on Earth after water. Now, a group of students at San Jose State University is learning what goes into that perfect cup ? not just in terms of taste, but in chemistry, physics and engineering.

Benioff faces pushback after calling on Trump to send guard troops to SF
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is under fire after urging President Trump to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco, drawing immediate backlash from city leaders. They insist federal intervention is unnecessary.

2 killed, 3 injured in San Leandro crash following CHP chase
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Two suspects were killed and two California Highway Patrol officers were injured in a crash in San Leandro following a pursuit that began in Castro Valley on Saturday morning.

California becomes first state to define ?ultra-processed foods,? aiming to phase them out of school lunches
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Senior Vice President of the non-profit, Environmental Working Group spoke with KTVU about the impact of the new law and how it could improve the health of millions of students across the nation.

New law approves home development near public transit
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a package of deals to address California's housing crisis, one of which opens the door to development transit hubs. We look at why SB79 could end up being a landmark law for the state.

Benioff's endorsement of National Guard in SF may be sign of trend
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times on Friday that if the president deployed the National Guard in San Francisco, he'd be OK with it. We spoke with the Times SF bureau chief who says this sentiment may be part of a greater trend when it comes to tech and Trump.

San Mateo police organization host Dia De Los Muertos event
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The City of San Mateo is getting ready to host its 7th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration this Saturday. The event is hosted by the San Mateo Police Activities League, which aims to support kids in the city and this year the city's parks and recreation department will also be involved.

Brain surgery restores pianist's ability to play
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A North Bay pianist is back playing concerts, just six weeks after brain surgery. Tom Montgomery suffered from hand tremors that threatened his ability to perform. Then he underwent advanced neuro-surgery that used electric pulses to stimulate his brain. He's joined by Dr. Mark Sedrak to talk about his incredible journey.

3 men charged with murder in killing of SJ unhoused man
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San Jose police said Friday three men are charged in the shooting and murder of an unhoused man in June. Investigators say the violence stemmed from a fight between the victim and one of the suspects, who swore revenge.