Elusive sea otter avoids capture in Santa Cruz
Wildlife experts are offering more insight into the unusual behavior by a sea otter caught on video trying to steal boards from surfers off of the Santa Cruz coast. As officials search for the 5-year-old otter, experts are concerned these interactions could endanger both humans and the animal. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Kevin Connor from the Monterey Bay Aquarium about the otter's behavior and what you should do if you enconter a wild animal acting out.
Wildlife experts are offering more insight into the unusual behavior by a sea otter caught on video trying to steal boards from surfers off of the Santa Cruz coast. As officials search for the 5-year-old otter, experts are concerned these interactions could endanger both humans and the animal. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Kevin Connor from the Monterey Bay Aquarium about the otter's behavior and what you should do if you enconter a wild animal acting out.
Ghiradelli's original chocolate and ice cream shop reopens
Ghirardelli's original chocolate and ice cream shop in Ghirardelli Square is back open.
Ghirardelli's original chocolate and ice cream shop in Ghirardelli Square is back open.
Debate over pedestrian path on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
A four-year program that ends in November will determine if a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on a Bay Area bridge was worth it.
A four-year program that ends in November will determine if a bike and pedestrian pathway that eliminated a traffic lane on a Bay Area bridge was worth it.
Hazmat spill on Highway 92 in San Mateo closes streets
A hazardous materials spill on state Highway 92 led to street closures and a shelter-in-place in San Mateo late Thursday morning.
A hazardous materials spill on state Highway 92 led to street closures and a shelter-in-place in San Mateo late Thursday morning.
Oakland's DeLonzo Logwood sentenced to 12 years
Delonzo Logwood, 33, received a term of 12 years in state prison for the 2008 shooting death of Eric Ford, 22.
Delonzo Logwood, 33, received a term of 12 years in state prison for the 2008 shooting death of Eric Ford, 22.
California lawmakers push to end travel ban to states with anti-LGBTQ laws
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has introduced SB 447, a bill that aims to repeal and replace California's ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins has introduced SB 447, a bill that aims to repeal and replace California's ban on state-funded travel to states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
Hazmat spill on Hwy 92 in San Mateo shutdowns streets
A hazardous materials spill on Highway 92 in San Mateo closed some streets on Thursday.
A hazardous materials spill on Highway 92 in San Mateo closed some streets on Thursday.
Fire breaks out at shuttered Hayward elementary school
A fire broke out at a Hayward elementary school that's been closed for more than a year.
A fire broke out at a Hayward elementary school that's been closed for more than a year.
San Francisco Ferry Building turns 125
One of San Francisco's most-loved attractions, the iconic Ferry Building, is celebrating its 125th birthday on Thursday.
One of San Francisco's most-loved attractions, the iconic Ferry Building, is celebrating its 125th birthday on Thursday.
Oakland native Sheila E. honored with Hollywood star
Iconic drummer and Oakland native Sheila E. has made history once again becoming first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KTVU talked with her Thursday about the achievement.
Iconic drummer and Oakland native Sheila E. has made history once again becoming first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. KTVU talked with her Thursday about the achievement.
8-year-old caught in crossfire of I-580 shootout in grave condition: CHP
California Highway Patrol is investigating a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland Friday that injured an innocent 8-year-old boy, leaving him in grave condition.
California Highway Patrol is investigating a freeway shooting on I-580 in Oakland Friday that injured an innocent 8-year-old boy, leaving him in grave condition.
San Rafael's homeless proposal: Will it cause even more encampments?
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
One Bay Area city's attempt to sort out the homeless encampment problem is drawing a lot of attention; not all of it is complimentary. Encampments could actually take up a lot more space.
No containment on Pika Fire in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park fire officials said there is still no containment on the Pika Fire that started June 29.
Yosemite National Park fire officials said there is still no containment on the Pika Fire that started June 29.
Transition Day: Weather changes and forecast
KTVU meteorologist Mark Tamayo gives the latest in the weekend weather forecast
KTVU meteorologist Mark Tamayo gives the latest in the weekend weather forecast
8 correctional officers now guilty of sex abuse at FCI Dublin
Two former correctional officers of a federal women?s prison in Dublin were charged ? and pleaded guilty ? Thursday to multiple counts of sexual abuse, bringing the total number of guards now convicted of these sex crimes to eight ? the most from any prison in the United States. Attorney Kara Janssen said there actions were "abhorrent."
Two former correctional officers of a federal women?s prison in Dublin were charged ? and pleaded guilty ? Thursday to multiple counts of sexual abuse, bringing the total number of guards now convicted of these sex crimes to eight ? the most from any prison in the United States. Attorney Kara Janssen said there actions were "abhorrent."
Debate over self-driving vehicle grows
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. Today, officials from the Department of Motor Vehicles are set to discuss regulations for self-driving trucks, raising questions about what this could mean for the state. The unions involved in the argument are hoping for strict regulations to address their safety concerns.
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. Today, officials from the Department of Motor Vehicles are set to discuss regulations for self-driving trucks, raising questions about what this could mean for the state. The unions involved in the argument are hoping for strict regulations to address their safety concerns.
How California's Prop 50 is polling
How California's Prop 50 is polling.
How California's Prop 50 is polling.
AI takes center stage as TechCrunch Disrupt draws thousands to San Francisco
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
AI takes center stage as TechCrunch Disrupt draws thousands to San Francisco
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders are gathering at The Moscone Center for TechCrunch Disrupt, now in its 20th year.
DoorDash launches emergency food response amid government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, DoorDash is stepping in to help SNAP recipients through an emergency food response program. The company will deliver one million free meals through more than 300 Project DASH food bank partners. DoorDash will also waive delivery and service fees for about 30,000 grocery orders and donate food from its DashMart stores to local food banks.
As the federal government shutdown continues, DoorDash is stepping in to help SNAP recipients through an emergency food response program. The company will deliver one million free meals through more than 300 Project DASH food bank partners. DoorDash will also waive delivery and service fees for about 30,000 grocery orders and donate food from its DashMart stores to local food banks.