Oakland native Sheila E. honored with Hollywood star
Iconic drummer and Oakland native Sheila E. has made history as the first female solo percussionist to recieve a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Sheila about her career, inspiring other musicians and what comes next for her.
Iconic drummer and Oakland native Sheila E. has made history as the first female solo percussionist to recieve a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Sheila about her career, inspiring other musicians and what comes next for her.
Local interest now on tap to buy iconic Anchor Brewing Company
More than two dozen different investors have expressed interest in buying the now shuttered 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Company, according to company spokesperson Sam Singer. Around half of the investors are based in the Bay Area, including venture capitalist Mike Walsh.
More than two dozen different investors have expressed interest in buying the now shuttered 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Company, according to company spokesperson Sam Singer. Around half of the investors are based in the Bay Area, including venture capitalist Mike Walsh.
Recall drive against Alameda County DA gains steam
A recall committee has been formed aimed at removing Alameda County DA Pamela Price from office.
A recall committee has been formed aimed at removing Alameda County DA Pamela Price from office.
Bay Area reacts to FDA approval of over-the-counter birth control pill
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. Here's a look at the Bay Area response to the new 'Opill,' available to women of all ages without a prescription.
The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. Here's a look at the Bay Area response to the new 'Opill,' available to women of all ages without a prescription.
Controversial Oakland police commission chair out; sues selection panel
Dramatic infighting of the Oakland Police Commission came to a head this week when the body's chair, Tyfahra Milele, lost her bid to keep her spot for a second term and announced she's suing the attorney who heads up the panel that selects the new round of commissioners.
Dramatic infighting of the Oakland Police Commission came to a head this week when the body's chair, Tyfahra Milele, lost her bid to keep her spot for a second term and announced she's suing the attorney who heads up the panel that selects the new round of commissioners.
Plans to transform United Nations Plaza to skate area
San Francisco is looking to convert a portion of the UN Plaza into a new destination for skateboarders. The plaza has picked up a notorious reputation and the idea here is to turn that around.
San Francisco is looking to convert a portion of the UN Plaza into a new destination for skateboarders. The plaza has picked up a notorious reputation and the idea here is to turn that around.
Freeway shooting in San Francisco leaves one person injured; road rage suspected
A woman was hit by a bullet Friday afternoon when an apparent road rage incident erupted into a freeway shooting on US-101 near the I-280 interchange in San Francisco, according to California Highway Patrol. It happened just after 1p.m. on the transition between freeways. The victim, who was in her mid-30s, was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.
A woman was hit by a bullet Friday afternoon when an apparent road rage incident erupted into a freeway shooting on US-101 near the I-280 interchange in San Francisco, according to California Highway Patrol. It happened just after 1p.m. on the transition between freeways. The victim, who was in her mid-30s, was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.
New pickleball courts open at the Palace of Fine Arts
New pickleball courts open at the Palace of Fine Arts.
New pickleball courts open at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Night 1 of Dead and Company concerts
Thousands of "deadheads" were in San Francisco to catch the final shows of Dead and Company
Thousands of "deadheads" were in San Francisco to catch the final shows of Dead and Company
Family wants body camera video after officers kill 20-year-old Hayward man
The family of a 20-year-old man is demanding answers from law enforcement after their relative was shot to death, either by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy or a California Highway Patrol officer.
The family of a 20-year-old man is demanding answers from law enforcement after their relative was shot to death, either by an Alameda County sheriff's deputy or a California Highway Patrol officer.
Monica De Leon, California woman abducted in Mexico, has been found
The San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico in November has been found.
The San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico in November has been found.
Upcoming week's weather forecast: is heat here to stay?
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales gives an update on the weather for the upcoming week, including impending storms.
KTVU meteorologist Roberta Gonzales gives an update on the weather for the upcoming week, including impending storms.
UCSF in talks to buy St. Mary's, St. Francis hospitals
UCSF wants to buy St. Mary's and St. Francis hospitals but some doctors are pushing back. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
UCSF wants to buy St. Mary's and St. Francis hospitals but some doctors are pushing back. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
Teen crashes car in San Mateo; 3x legal limit
A teenager is in police custody after crashing a car in San Mateo while driving with blood-alcohol levels three times the legal limit.
A teenager is in police custody after crashing a car in San Mateo while driving with blood-alcohol levels three times the legal limit.
Teamsters want human drivers for heavy trucks
In a heated battle over the handling of self-driving cars and trucks, unions have voiced strong concerns about the safety of implementing autonomous technology in heavy-duty trucks.
In a heated battle over the handling of self-driving cars and trucks, unions have voiced strong concerns about the safety of implementing autonomous technology in heavy-duty trucks.
Big warmup underway: heat wave coming to Bay Area
The National Weather Service has officially notified the California State Government that Friday's four-day heat wave will "rival some of the worst heat waves this area has ever seen."?
The National Weather Service has officially notified the California State Government that Friday's four-day heat wave will "rival some of the worst heat waves this area has ever seen."?
The Fish Market closing its Bay Area location
A seafood restaurant chain that started in Santa Clara County is now leaving the Bay Area. The Fish Market opened its first restaurant, oyster bar and market, in 1976 in Palo Alto.
A seafood restaurant chain that started in Santa Clara County is now leaving the Bay Area. The Fish Market opened its first restaurant, oyster bar and market, in 1976 in Palo Alto.
Bay Area man celebrates 102nd birthday at Fish Market before it closes for good
Robert Donovan chose the Fish Market in San Mateo to celebrate his 102nd birthday. Donovan says he has been coming to this restaurant for eight decades and was sad to hear it is closing for good.
Robert Donovan chose the Fish Market in San Mateo to celebrate his 102nd birthday. Donovan says he has been coming to this restaurant for eight decades and was sad to hear it is closing for good.
Triple digit heat hits Bay Area
An Excessive Heat Watch is in place until Sunday, and inland areas could hit record-breaking temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports from Walnut Creek.
An Excessive Heat Watch is in place until Sunday, and inland areas could hit record-breaking temperatures. KTVU's James Torrez reports from Walnut Creek.
Four active wildfires burn in Southern California
There are several wildfires burning in Southern California, including four in Riverside County. The biggest one, labeled the "Rabbit Fire," has stretched to 7,600 acres and forced evacuations.
There are several wildfires burning in Southern California, including four in Riverside County. The biggest one, labeled the "Rabbit Fire," has stretched to 7,600 acres and forced evacuations.