Encampment-related fires force BART shutdowns in the East Bay
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Two recent fires near BART tracks have disrupted service in about a week, highlighting ongoing concerns for the agency. 

Stock market concerns ahead of Trump's State of the Union
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The president will give his State of the Union address on Tuesday. Certainly one of the topics will be about the stock market, which is critical to tens of millions of retirement plans. KTVU's Tom Vacar on why the market is so concerned. 

State Sen. Scott Wiener announces PG&E breakup bill
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State Sen. Scott Wiener, who represents San Francisco, is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up with PG&E. He said the new legislation would end PG&E's attempts to stall a city effort to dump the utility company. 

El Mencho reportedly arrested in SF in 1986 | West Coast Wrap
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The drug kingpin killed in Mexico by Mexican security forces over the weekend was reportedly arrested for drug trafficking in San Francisco in 1986 and later deported. 

Bay Area ties of "El Mencho," drug cartel leader killed in Mexico
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The Mexican military operation that led to the death of cartel leader Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, called "El Mencho," was supported by U.S. intelligence and came after the U.S. had put a $15-million reward for his capture. Reports by the Rolling Stone in 2017 show that Oseguera Cervantes had ties to the Bay Area. 

Team USA Gold Medal hockey victory could help grow sport
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The nation is still talking about Team USA’s gold medal hockey victory at the winter Olympics — the first men’s hockey gold medal in 46 years. Hockey players and fans agree – the victory over Canada on the world’s biggest stage could drive a renewed interest in the sport overall.

Black History Month celebrated at East Oakland Senior Center
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A Black history celebration took place at East Oakland Senior Center featuring food, music, and a fashion show from a local designer.

Friends mourn loss of mother and son killed in Pleasanton
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Residents and acquaintances react after a mother and son are shot and killed in Pleasanton. The suspect, who had the brother's sister, has been arrested. 

New tariff uncertainty and Trump's SOTU | KTVU
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Sonoma State University political science Professor David McCuan says he expects President Trump to talk about the Supreme Court's ruling against his tariffs at the State of the Union address. 

Voices for Change: Sonoma winery owner shares cancer journey, bond with V Foundation
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From Season 7, Episode 1: Sarah Citron, the owner of Bricoleur Vineyards, discusses her cancer journey, how she's using it to help others going through similar experiences and how it's formed her unshakable bond with the V Foundation.

Voices for Change: New film explores baseball culture in Japan
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From Season 7, Episode 1: Director Jason Sterman discusses his new film "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" which explores Japan's deep relationship with baseball. 

Voices for Change: Oakland woman helps athletes with WNBA dreams
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From Season 7, Episode 1: Faatimah A shares how she founded the Women's Premier Basketball Association to give women with dreams of playing pro, a chance to grow and develop. 

Hella Cool Gigs: Sutro Tower Maintenance Worker
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Ever wonder what it's like to work on San Francisco's iconic Sutro Tower? KTVU's Crystal Bailey flies high with the city's maintenance workers on Hella Cool Gigs.

Talk of the Town: 'Dreamgirls' at Oakland's Yoshi's restaurant
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Dave Clark is joined by Nzuri Stafford, Artenzia Young and Kayla Cunningham, who are performing "Dreamgirls" at Yoshi's in Oakland on April 16.

Oakland Boys and Girls Club launches free dental clinic
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The Oakland Boys and Girls Club launched the state's first club-based free dental clinic for children and teens in an effort to provide affordable dental care. John Mascali and Dr. Rubin Sorrell II joined KTVU to talk about the initiative. 

Bay Area link to Mexican cartel kingpin
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Nathan Jones, associate professor of security studies, at Sam Houston State University, gives insight on killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico.

Chaos in Mexico after cartel leader killed
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There has been chaos in Mexico after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed. University of San Diego professor David Shirk explains he's not surprised at how the cartel is responding.