Oakland hires parolees to clean up city
A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.
A three-year, $12.4 million contract will fund the initiative under the Golden State Works Program, providing Oakland residents on parole with steady employment.
Man attacks wife with knife, pepper spray on AC Transit bus
Bail was set at over $1 million for a man accused of attacking his spouse on an AC Transit bus in Richmond as she finished her shift, prosecutors said.
Bail was set at over $1 million for a man accused of attacking his spouse on an AC Transit bus in Richmond as she finished her shift, prosecutors said.
RFK Jr. defends CDC shakeup
The firing of the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders pose immediate challenges to the operations of the nation?s premiere public health agency, experts said.
The firing of the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders pose immediate challenges to the operations of the nation?s premiere public health agency, experts said.
San Jose launches campaign to attract visitors during Super Bowl LX
For Bay Area sports fans, 2026 will be huge. The Super Bowl, March Madness, and the World Cup are all coming here. The City of San Jose is making sure it capitalizes on all the excitement.
For Bay Area sports fans, 2026 will be huge. The Super Bowl, March Madness, and the World Cup are all coming here. The City of San Jose is making sure it capitalizes on all the excitement.
Authorities identify second victim in deadly San Rafael fire
Authorities have positively identified the second woman found dead following a deadly fire in San Rafael, investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
Authorities have positively identified the second woman found dead following a deadly fire in San Rafael, investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
Trump sticks by threat to deploy troops to other major cities
President Donald Trump is sticking by his threat to deploy National Guard troops to other U.S. cities he considers dangerous. He has already sent troops to patrol the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump is sticking by his threat to deploy National Guard troops to other U.S. cities he considers dangerous. He has already sent troops to patrol the nation's capital.
LaRussell: The hometown hero of Vallejo
Fresh off his big performance at Outside Langs, Vallejo rapper LaRussell is set to entertain fans at the Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival.
Fresh off his big performance at Outside Langs, Vallejo rapper LaRussell is set to entertain fans at the Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival.
Alligator Alcatraz ordered shutdown
Florida's controversial immigration detention center, dubbed Alligator Alcatraz could soon be cleared out following a judge's order. A federal judge in Miami upheld her decision ordering the center's operation to wind down indefinetly. The initial concerns stem from environmental concerns at the Everglades sight.
Florida's controversial immigration detention center, dubbed Alligator Alcatraz could soon be cleared out following a judge's order. A federal judge in Miami upheld her decision ordering the center's operation to wind down indefinetly. The initial concerns stem from environmental concerns at the Everglades sight.
Hazmat response on I-280 near Los Altos
Firefighters are responding to a chemical spill on Interstate 280 near Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos on Thursday, officials say.
Firefighters are responding to a chemical spill on Interstate 280 near Magdalena Avenue in Los Altos on Thursday, officials say.
Voices For Change: San Francisco 49ers giving back, Bay FC dominating and more
On this episode, Greg Lee dives into how the 49ers are giving back before the NFL season begins. Plus, a game between two high school teams impacted by tragedy from the fire-torn communities of Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, Calif.
On this episode, Greg Lee dives into how the 49ers are giving back before the NFL season begins. Plus, a game between two high school teams impacted by tragedy from the fire-torn communities of Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, Calif.
Bay Area endurance athlete swims from Farallon Islands to San Francisco
Mill Valley native, Catherine Breed, became the 3rd woman to complete the 30.9 mile swim from the Farallon Islands to San Francisco. She hit an unofficial record, completing the swim in under 14 hours. Catherine is now working toward her next challenge of swimming the entire California coast. She sat down with KTVU to talk about the training and challenges she faced.
Mill Valley native, Catherine Breed, became the 3rd woman to complete the 30.9 mile swim from the Farallon Islands to San Francisco. She hit an unofficial record, completing the swim in under 14 hours. Catherine is now working toward her next challenge of swimming the entire California coast. She sat down with KTVU to talk about the training and challenges she faced.
Minneapolis school shooting: Children shielded classmates from bullets
Some of the children wounded in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis school shooting protected their classmates during the hail of gunfire.
Some of the children wounded in a mass shooting at a Minneapolis school shooting protected their classmates during the hail of gunfire.
Full news conference: Gov. Newsom deploys CHP to more California cities to fight crime
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide. Here is his full press conference.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced he is expanding the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in more major cities to fight crime, as statistics show that crime is dropping statewide. Here is his full press conference.
'All hands on deck:' Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on 100 days in office
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said it's "all hands on deck" in terms of maintaining public safety and recruiting more police officers.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee said it's "all hands on deck" in terms of maintaining public safety and recruiting more police officers.
Bay Area Catholic schools address safety concerns after school shooting
The San Jose Diocese says it will review security measures at each of its Catholic schools.
The San Jose Diocese says it will review security measures at each of its Catholic schools.
KTVU News at Noon
The family of a Southern California teen is suing San Francisco-based OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. The suit claims the chatbot helped their son create a detailed plan for his suicide.
The family of a Southern California teen is suing San Francisco-based OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT. The suit claims the chatbot helped their son create a detailed plan for his suicide.
Barbara Lee has been Oakland's mayor for 100 days
Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.
Barbara Lee has now been Oakland's leader for 100 days: The longtime congresswoman continues to face challenges of low police staffing, homelessness and blight, and threats from the federal government.
Visa pledges to hold its annual conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco for the next 5 years
Visa is headquartered in San Francisco. The company announced that it will hold its annual conference at Moscone Center in the city for the next five years. Business owners say it will be a boost for them and in San Francisco's recovery effort.
Visa is headquartered in San Francisco. The company announced that it will hold its annual conference at Moscone Center in the city for the next five years. Business owners say it will be a boost for them and in San Francisco's recovery effort.
Bay Area Catholics 'shocked and very saddened' by Minneapolis school shooting
Bay Area Catholics are praying along with their brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, after a shooter opened fire in a Catholic school there Wednesday while children were celebrating Mass. Two people were killed and 17 others injured.
Bay Area Catholics are praying along with their brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, after a shooter opened fire in a Catholic school there Wednesday while children were celebrating Mass. Two people were killed and 17 others injured.
Ahead of Breast Cancer awareness month, experts say women of color at greater risk
Experts warn women of color are at greater risk of developing breast cancer that can turn deadly. They advise women to get annual screenings, and say breast cancer also affects a small number of men each year.
Experts warn women of color are at greater risk of developing breast cancer that can turn deadly. They advise women to get annual screenings, and say breast cancer also affects a small number of men each year.