California to rename César Chávez Day
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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.  

Hayward cop accused of taking $1K, free sex to protect brothel
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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.

Economists warns of recession threat amid surging oil prices
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Push to strip Cesar Chavez's name from buildings
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Some are considering what it would take to strip Cesar Chavez's name from buildings after explosive sex allegations were made against him. 

Alameda County DA candidates debate - without interim top prosecutor
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Recalled Alameda County DA Pamela Price wants her old job back. She debated a dark-horse candidate at Cal State East Bay. Current interim DA Ursula Jones Dickson opted not to attend.

Warm, dry March forces some Sierra ski resorts
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A warm and largely snowless March is cutting the Sierra Nevada ski season short, with several resorts ending operations weeks earlier than planned.

Staying cool in the heat wave
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In the North Bay, people are finding beaches to spend their time during this heat wave. 

Heat brings out the rattlesnakes
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Hikers are being warned that in addition to the threat of heat, they should be on the lookout for rattlesnakes, which have are emerging to bask in the unusually warm temperatures. The weather conditions are ideal for the venomous reptiles.

Accusations against Cesar Chavez shock communities | West Coast Wrap
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Two women have accused labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexually abusing them as children during the time he led the United Farm Workers Union. Chavez, who died in 1993, is also accused of sexual assault by the organization's cofounder, Dolores Huerta.