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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheriff's deputies fatally shoot man armed with knife during San Jose traffic stop, police say
A man, allegedly armed with a knife, was fatally shot by Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop in San Jose Monday evening, police say. The San Jose Police Department said the shooting happened at 7:33 p.m.
A man, allegedly armed with a knife, was fatally shot by Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop in San Jose Monday evening, police say. The San Jose Police Department said the shooting happened at 7:33 p.m.
Scotts Valley man identified as deceased driver who drove off wharf and into Monterey Bay
The Santa Cruz Coroner's Office on Monday identified the man who drove off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and into Monterey Bay as 65-year-old William Westerman of Scotts Valley. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after rescue crews removed his body from his submerged minivan. Westerman's two-year-old Boxer, "Cali," survived and was being cared for by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
The Santa Cruz Coroner's Office on Monday identified the man who drove off the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and into Monterey Bay as 65-year-old William Westerman of Scotts Valley. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after rescue crews removed his body from his submerged minivan. Westerman's two-year-old Boxer, "Cali," survived and was being cared for by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
SF hearing on immigration enforcement and city response draws full house
A special hearing on immigration enforcement and San Francisco’s response was held Monday evening at City Hall amid heightened concern and uncertainty in the community.
A special hearing on immigration enforcement and San Francisco’s response was held Monday evening at City Hall amid heightened concern and uncertainty in the community.
Costco gas station planned for Novato
Almost five years after it was first proposed, Costco is still pursuing a long-delayed project to put a huge gasoline station at its Novato warehouse.
Almost five years after it was first proposed, Costco is still pursuing a long-delayed project to put a huge gasoline station at its Novato warehouse.
Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in Southern California | West Coast Wrap
We're following a developing story in Southern California where a sheriff's deputy was shot to death and the suspect lead authorities on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended in a violent crash. What we're learning about the deputy who was killed.
We're following a developing story in Southern California where a sheriff's deputy was shot to death and the suspect lead authorities on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended in a violent crash. What we're learning about the deputy who was killed.
Woman killed in San Jose head-on crash
A San Jose neighborhood is in shock after a high-speed crash killed a woman. Neighbors rushed to the scene and tried to help.
A San Jose neighborhood is in shock after a high-speed crash killed a woman. Neighbors rushed to the scene and tried to help.
Small businesses offering free meals, discount to SNAP recipients
Owners of Tony and Alba's restaurant in San Jose are joined by other restaurant owners of MonsterPho in Oakland and Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco, offering a free meal or discount to children and families on the SNAP federal food aid program who might lose food benefits in November if the government shutdown drags on.
Owners of Tony and Alba's restaurant in San Jose are joined by other restaurant owners of MonsterPho in Oakland and Al Pastor Papi in San Francisco, offering a free meal or discount to children and families on the SNAP federal food aid program who might lose food benefits in November if the government shutdown drags on.