'Healed and ready': Gilroy Garlic Festival returns to city, six years after deadly shooting
The flame atop the garlic bulb kicked off a weekend of garlic galore in Gilroy on Friday. The Gilroy Garlic Festival will draw about 9,000 people to the three-day event.
The flame atop the garlic bulb kicked off a weekend of garlic galore in Gilroy on Friday. The Gilroy Garlic Festival will draw about 9,000 people to the three-day event.
'Alligator Alcatraz' deportation flights underway
Deportation flights from "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida have begun.
Deportation flights from "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida have begun.
Ghirardelli Square looks for business boost on National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
Friday was National Hot Fudge Sundae Day and for the first time, Ghirardelli participated. The cost of the sundae was equal to the date ? $7.25. Ghirardelli, hoping for a boost in foot traffic.
Friday was National Hot Fudge Sundae Day and for the first time, Ghirardelli participated. The cost of the sundae was equal to the date ? $7.25. Ghirardelli, hoping for a boost in foot traffic.
Ghislaine Maxwell didn't hold back during DOJ meeting
The DOJ'S No. 2 official met with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Afterward, her attorney said she didn't hold back.
The DOJ'S No. 2 official met with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Afterward, her attorney said she didn't hold back.
Legislation to disperse homeless shelters and services passes SF Budget and Finance Committee
A measure aimed at helping to disperse homeless shelters and services across San Francisco passed a crucial vote this week. The Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee advanced the legislation that would prohibit new facilities in neighborhoods that already have a number of shelters and services for the homeless. San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, who spearheaded the legislation, joined KTVU to talk about the ordinance.
A measure aimed at helping to disperse homeless shelters and services across San Francisco passed a crucial vote this week. The Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee advanced the legislation that would prohibit new facilities in neighborhoods that already have a number of shelters and services for the homeless. San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, who spearheaded the legislation, joined KTVU to talk about the ordinance.
Planned Parenthood closes five Northern California clinics
Officials have attributed the closures to President Donald Trump's budget bill, which bans federal Medicaid funding to any organization that provides abortion services.
Officials have attributed the closures to President Donald Trump's budget bill, which bans federal Medicaid funding to any organization that provides abortion services.
Scared neighbors in East Oakland as US Marshal and other law enforcement search for 4 suspects
Neighbors in Oakland's Dimond District describe their fear and frustration as the U.S. Marshall and Oakland Police search for 4 suspects.
Neighbors in Oakland's Dimond District describe their fear and frustration as the U.S. Marshall and Oakland Police search for 4 suspects.
Well-known SF criminal defense attorney Tony Serra retires at 90: his life and legacy
Well-known San Francisco criminal defense attorney retires after 63 years of defending both high profile clients and those from underserved communities. He now struggles with health conditions and needs some financial help due to years of doing largely pro bono work.
Well-known San Francisco criminal defense attorney retires after 63 years of defending both high profile clients and those from underserved communities. He now struggles with health conditions and needs some financial help due to years of doing largely pro bono work.
Mt. Diablo USD settles Title IX lawsuit over fairness in girls' sports
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has settled a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by former student athletes at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill. The plaintiffs say girls had to play softball on an overgrown, uneven field--while the boys' baseball team enjoyed a pristine facility. They argued this was the most visible example of gender inequality in sports at the school. Now, district officials say they are taking full responsibility--and making changes.�
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has settled a sex discrimination lawsuit brought by former student athletes at College Park High School in Pleasant Hill. The plaintiffs say girls had to play softball on an overgrown, uneven field--while the boys' baseball team enjoyed a pristine facility. They argued this was the most visible example of gender inequality in sports at the school. Now, district officials say they are taking full responsibility--and making changes.�
Manhunt rattles East Oakland neighborhood
We are working to learn more on what triggered a manhunt in the East Oakland Hills on Thursday. Authorities say one suspect was detained outside Head Royce School on Lincoln Avenue and they're looking for a total of four suspects, but would not say why. We spoke with neighbors who said this search gave them quite a scare.
We are working to learn more on what triggered a manhunt in the East Oakland Hills on Thursday. Authorities say one suspect was detained outside Head Royce School on Lincoln Avenue and they're looking for a total of four suspects, but would not say why. We spoke with neighbors who said this search gave them quite a scare.
Port of Oakland approves airport renaming
The Port of Oakland commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to finalize the Oakland airport's new name, airport officials say.
The Port of Oakland commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to finalize the Oakland airport's new name, airport officials say.
Oakland leadership points to drop in violent crime as sign Ceasefire program is working
Oakland city leaders are touting a recent decline in violent crime as evidence that their Ceasefire program is making an impact. At a community meeting held Thursday at St. Columba Church in West Oakland, Mayor Barbara Lee and members of the city?s public safety leadership discussed the initiative with residents as part of the city?s ongoing "Ceasefire Teach-In Series."
Oakland city leaders are touting a recent decline in violent crime as evidence that their Ceasefire program is making an impact. At a community meeting held Thursday at St. Columba Church in West Oakland, Mayor Barbara Lee and members of the city?s public safety leadership discussed the initiative with residents as part of the city?s ongoing "Ceasefire Teach-In Series."
Father attacks family with hatchet | West Coast Wrap
We're learning new details about a disturbing crime in Southern California where authorities say a father attacked his own family with a hatchet, leaving one person dead and two others severely injured. How neighbors are reacting to this act of violence.
We're learning new details about a disturbing crime in Southern California where authorities say a father attacked his own family with a hatchet, leaving one person dead and two others severely injured. How neighbors are reacting to this act of violence.
Making strides against breast cancer
Holly Zielinski, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society, joins The Four to talk about this year's breast cancer walk.
Holly Zielinski, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society, joins The Four to talk about this year's breast cancer walk.
Oakland Roots sign 19 year old from Oakland
Oakland Roots signed a new player Thursday, an Oakland teen who grew up as a fan.
Oakland Roots signed a new player Thursday, an Oakland teen who grew up as a fan.
Suspect in custody after U.S. Marshals and other agencies search Oakland Hills school
A suspect was detained Thursday evening outside Head-Royce School in Oakland after a search of the area by several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Oakland police. About 5:15 p.m., a male suspect was taken into custody by authorities outside the private school at 4315 Lincoln Ave. in the Oakland hills.
A suspect was detained Thursday evening outside Head-Royce School in Oakland after a search of the area by several law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service and Oakland police. About 5:15 p.m., a male suspect was taken into custody by authorities outside the private school at 4315 Lincoln Ave. in the Oakland hills.
Powell tells Trump he's wrong straight to his face
After months of criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump took the fight to the Fed?s front door on Thursday, publicly scorning the central bank chief over the ballooning costs of a long-planned building project. Powell pushed back, challenging the president?s latest price tag as incorrect.
After months of criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump took the fight to the Fed?s front door on Thursday, publicly scorning the central bank chief over the ballooning costs of a long-planned building project. Powell pushed back, challenging the president?s latest price tag as incorrect.
Kaiser pauses gender-affirming surgery for minors
Kaiser Permanente will pause gender-affirming surgeries for youth, the healthcare provider announced.
Kaiser Permanente will pause gender-affirming surgeries for youth, the healthcare provider announced.
City of Vallejo hiring exterminator for rat problem at ferry terminal
City of Vallejo hiring exterminator for rat problem at ferry terminal.
City of Vallejo hiring exterminator for rat problem at ferry terminal.
Safeway looks to hire temp workers as UFCW strike looms
The Safeway grocery chain posted flyers at its Northern California stores seeking temporary workers in case the 25,000 UFCW workers go on strike Saturday morning. Two-hundred-forty stores would be impacted by a work stoppage.
The Safeway grocery chain posted flyers at its Northern California stores seeking temporary workers in case the 25,000 UFCW workers go on strike Saturday morning. Two-hundred-forty stores would be impacted by a work stoppage.



















