9/11 first responder helps others battle trauma
As the nation marks 25 years since 9/11, organizations and officials are honoring the lives lost and forever impacted in the tragedy. Ed Sawicki spent years as an EMT and paramedic in San Francisco, and was among those who responded in the aftermath. He joined KTVU to talk about his experience and how it led to his new mission of helping first responders struggling with trauma.
As the nation marks 25 years since 9/11, organizations and officials are honoring the lives lost and forever impacted in the tragedy. Ed Sawicki spent years as an EMT and paramedic in San Francisco, and was among those who responded in the aftermath. He joined KTVU to talk about his experience and how it led to his new mission of helping first responders struggling with trauma.
SF leaders pledge new measures to keep renters in their homes
City leaders say they're working to address the housing affordability crisis by strengthening measures aimed at keeping tenants in their homes.
City leaders say they're working to address the housing affordability crisis by strengthening measures aimed at keeping tenants in their homes.
9/11 hero uses his pain to help others heal
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, we take a look at a 9/11 hero who was back then awarded the Medal of Valor, but is now using his pain and guilt from that tragic event to help others heal.
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, we take a look at a 9/11 hero who was back then awarded the Medal of Valor, but is now using his pain and guilt from that tragic event to help others heal.
Milpitas woman charged with killing two friends
Anila Baby is already jailed on a murder charge for allegedly running over and killing a friend at a Milpitas apartment complex. Authorities now allege she fatally stabbed another friend in San Jose.
Anila Baby is already jailed on a murder charge for allegedly running over and killing a friend at a Milpitas apartment complex. Authorities now allege she fatally stabbed another friend in San Jose.
I-580 SWAT activity ends with arrests
A SWAT standoff on a San Leandro freeway ended with two arrests after a Ford Mustang driver allegedly fled deputies and crashed on Interstate 580.
A SWAT standoff on a San Leandro freeway ended with two arrests after a Ford Mustang driver allegedly fled deputies and crashed on Interstate 580.
I-580 lanes reopen after SWAT activity in San Leandro
Eastbound Interstate 580 lanes in San Leandro are reopening following a SWAT arrest. Police have not released details about the alleged crimes.
Eastbound Interstate 580 lanes in San Leandro are reopening following a SWAT arrest. Police have not released details about the alleged crimes.
SWAT teams on I-580 in San Leandro at the 164th Avenue off-ramp
A SWAT team is boxing in a car on I-580 at 164th Avenue in San Leandro.
A SWAT team is boxing in a car on I-580 at 164th Avenue in San Leandro.
BART stops between SFO and Colma
BART service was halted between the San Francisco International Airport and Colma stations Thursday morning because of a train control equipment problem near South San Francisco, causing major delays for riders on the Yellow and Red lines.
BART service was halted between the San Francisco International Airport and Colma stations Thursday morning because of a train control equipment problem near South San Francisco, causing major delays for riders on the Yellow and Red lines.
San Jose firefighters battle two-alarm duplex fire
San Jose firefighters battle two-alarm duplex fire on Union Avenue near Curtner Avenue. The residents got out safely
San Jose firefighters battle two-alarm duplex fire on Union Avenue near Curtner Avenue. The residents got out safely
Ferry fire kills 5 in Philippines, dozens missing
A ferry caught on fire in the Philippines, killing five. Dozens are missing.
A ferry caught on fire in the Philippines, killing five. Dozens are missing.
49ers open season against Rams in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers will open the season against the LA Rams in Australia. The 49ers say they've had a blast so far.
The San Francisco 49ers will open the season against the LA Rams in Australia. The 49ers say they've had a blast so far.
Trump asking voters to 'pretend' he's on the ballot; promises $5K if GOP wins
President Trump asked voters to "pretend" he's on the ballot and promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if the GOP wins the midterms. The question is: How would it get funded?
President Trump asked voters to "pretend" he's on the ballot and promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" if the GOP wins the midterms. The question is: How would it get funded?
Hurricane Lowell: Widespread destruction in Kauai
Hurricane Lowell left widespread destruction in Kauai.
Hurricane Lowell left widespread destruction in Kauai.
Antioch parents upset over faulty fire alarms, technician post not filled
Antioch parents upset over faulty safety equipment and the dismissal of an electronic technician.
Antioch parents upset over faulty safety equipment and the dismissal of an electronic technician.
Bay Area first responder recalls recovery efforts post-9/11
A Bay Area first responder shares his story of leading a task force of firefighters into ground zero at the World Trade Center for recovery efforts after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
A Bay Area first responder shares his story of leading a task force of firefighters into ground zero at the World Trade Center for recovery efforts after the September 11th terrorist attacks.
U.S. diesel prices hit record high
The average gas price in the Bay Area is just under $6 a gallon. KTVU's Tom Vacar says it's like gas prices have been riding a pogo stick up an elevator in the six months since the U.S. war with Iran started. He says consumers will be feeling the price pinch as the holidays approach.
The average gas price in the Bay Area is just under $6 a gallon. KTVU's Tom Vacar says it's like gas prices have been riding a pogo stick up an elevator in the six months since the U.S. war with Iran started. He says consumers will be feeling the price pinch as the holidays approach.
Bay Area high schools adjust athletics as heat hits region
A multi-day heat stretch bringing humid temperatures in the upper 100s to Marin County prompted local high schools to make adjustments for outdoor athletic programs.
A multi-day heat stretch bringing humid temperatures in the upper 100s to Marin County prompted local high schools to make adjustments for outdoor athletic programs.
West Coast News Wrap Live
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
6 years since the skies turned orange in the Bay Area
Many Bay Area residents remember Sept. 9, 2020 for the color of the sky during an intense wildfire season. This was during the COVID pandemic. Smoke from the North Complex Fire and other wildfires filled the air and blocked out the sun.
Many Bay Area residents remember Sept. 9, 2020 for the color of the sky during an intense wildfire season. This was during the COVID pandemic. Smoke from the North Complex Fire and other wildfires filled the air and blocked out the sun.
Firefighters on alert for brush fires in the North Bay
While firefighters in the North Bay are battling the Steele Fire, our own Jesse Gary is in Marin County where firefighters are on alert for brush fires.
While firefighters in the North Bay are battling the Steele Fire, our own Jesse Gary is in Marin County where firefighters are on alert for brush fires.