Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica
Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled into roads Tuesday as?Hurricane Melissa?came?ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm.
Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled into roads Tuesday as?Hurricane Melissa?came?ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm.
California sues Trump administration over refusal to fund SNAP
California and 20 other states are suing the Trump administration over what they say is the federal government's "unlawful refusal" to fund SNAP benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown.
California and 20 other states are suing the Trump administration over what they say is the federal government's "unlawful refusal" to fund SNAP benefits due to the nearly month-long federal government shutdown.
Union City police investigate attempted home invasion
According to Union City Police, the situation appeared to be an attempted home invasion robbery. A juvenile girl was outside her home when she saw four men wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and face masks approaching.
According to Union City Police, the situation appeared to be an attempted home invasion robbery. A juvenile girl was outside her home when she saw four men wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and face masks approaching.
Bay Area delegation discusses homelessness in trip to Texas
More than 60 Bay Area leaders returned from a two-day trip to Texas where they toured homeless shelters in the state, and met with city officials and non-profit leaders in San Antonio and Austin. The trip was led by the Bay Area Council and Oakland-based Beyond Homeless, with the mission to discuss and collaborate tactics on combating homelessness. The Chief Impact Officer of Beyond Homeless, Michael Seiler, joined KTVU to talk about some of the details of the trip.
More than 60 Bay Area leaders returned from a two-day trip to Texas where they toured homeless shelters in the state, and met with city officials and non-profit leaders in San Antonio and Austin. The trip was led by the Bay Area Council and Oakland-based Beyond Homeless, with the mission to discuss and collaborate tactics on combating homelessness. The Chief Impact Officer of Beyond Homeless, Michael Seiler, joined KTVU to talk about some of the details of the trip.
Insurance companies change coverage in California
Homeowners insurance cancelations are becoming all too common, and the competition is dwindling as well
Homeowners insurance cancelations are becoming all too common, and the competition is dwindling as well
Border Patrol could replace some ICE directors over deportation pace: reports
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to overhaul leadership within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing roughly half of the agency?s regional directors with Border Patrol officials, according to multiple news reports.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to overhaul leadership within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing roughly half of the agency?s regional directors with Border Patrol officials, according to multiple news reports.
Fire damages vacant West Oakland school building near De Fremery Park
Fire damages vacant West Oakland school building near De Fremery Park.
Fire damages vacant West Oakland school building near De Fremery Park.
Car lands upside down after crashing through San Francisco barrier
A car crashed through a dead-end barrier on a San Francisco street, plummeting over a steep hill to the road below and landing on its roof. Videos posted on social media show the car flipping as it fell to Sanchez Street and 19th Street around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday. Witnesses told the San Francisco Fire Department that the driver didn't stop at the end of Cumberland Street. Witnesses told KTVU the incident started with an attempted carjacking and ended at the base of the Sanchez Street Stairs.
A car crashed through a dead-end barrier on a San Francisco street, plummeting over a steep hill to the road below and landing on its roof. Videos posted on social media show the car flipping as it fell to Sanchez Street and 19th Street around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday. Witnesses told the San Francisco Fire Department that the driver didn't stop at the end of Cumberland Street. Witnesses told KTVU the incident started with an attempted carjacking and ended at the base of the Sanchez Street Stairs.
Longtime radio host remembers Tony Bennett
Dick Conte, longtime radio show host at KCSM-FM and jazz pianist, remembers Tony Bennett, who lost his battle to Alzheimer?s at the age of 96 on Friday.
Dick Conte, longtime radio show host at KCSM-FM and jazz pianist, remembers Tony Bennett, who lost his battle to Alzheimer?s at the age of 96 on Friday.
San Jose Police confiscate nearly $1 million worth of street drugs in bust
San Jose police have arrested two people for possession of illegal drugs, firearms and thousands of dollars in cash. Police estimate the drugs they possessed have a street value of nearly a million dollars. The drugs have been associated with multiple overdose deaths, police say.
San Jose police have arrested two people for possession of illegal drugs, firearms and thousands of dollars in cash. Police estimate the drugs they possessed have a street value of nearly a million dollars. The drugs have been associated with multiple overdose deaths, police say.
Otter 841 becomes Santa Cruz's infamous attraction
A sea otter along the Central Coast, who has gained attention for biting and stealing surfboards in Santa Cruz, has become an attraction for locals and visitors. Now there are concerns over people harassing the animal as well as other wildlife.
A sea otter along the Central Coast, who has gained attention for biting and stealing surfboards in Santa Cruz, has become an attraction for locals and visitors. Now there are concerns over people harassing the animal as well as other wildlife.
Person rescued from American River in critical condition
A person was rescued this weekend from the American River and is now in critical condition, authorities said.
A person was rescued this weekend from the American River and is now in critical condition, authorities said.
Naked woman opens fire near Bay Bridge, lanes closed, CHP says
A reckless driving incident on the Bay Bridge took a chaotic turn Tuesday when a woman opened fire on the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident resulted in a traffic backup. The woman, who ended up naked, is now in custody and is undergoing a mental health evaluation.
A reckless driving incident on the Bay Bridge took a chaotic turn Tuesday when a woman opened fire on the roadway, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident resulted in a traffic backup. The woman, who ended up naked, is now in custody and is undergoing a mental health evaluation.
Bay Bridge Series: A's fans get Giants fans to join 'sell the team' protest
In a bid to rally against the forthcoming relocation of the Oakland A's, fans from both sides of the Bay unite in protest during the Bay Bridge Series Tuesday night. During the fifth inning, fans directed "sell the team" chants at A's owner John Fisher, who plans to move them to Las Vegas.
In a bid to rally against the forthcoming relocation of the Oakland A's, fans from both sides of the Bay unite in protest during the Bay Bridge Series Tuesday night. During the fifth inning, fans directed "sell the team" chants at A's owner John Fisher, who plans to move them to Las Vegas.
Bears seen near Novato park
A mother bear and two cubs were seen Sunday near Miwok Park in Novato leading police to warn people to be on the lookout for the animals.
A mother bear and two cubs were seen Sunday near Miwok Park in Novato leading police to warn people to be on the lookout for the animals.
Goats out, sheep in: BART's grazing switch
BART announced that it is employing sheep, rather than goats, to graze on dry grass and vegatation along its properties to reduce the chance of wildfires. BART says that it is using sheep for the first time out of respect to the animals diets.
BART announced that it is employing sheep, rather than goats, to graze on dry grass and vegatation along its properties to reduce the chance of wildfires. BART says that it is using sheep for the first time out of respect to the animals diets.
Mama bear and her cubs spotted in Novato park
A mother bear and her cubs were spotted in a Novato park surrounded by homes. Some residents said sightings in the area are not common.
A mother bear and her cubs were spotted in a Novato park surrounded by homes. Some residents said sightings in the area are not common.
Car lands upside down after crashing through San Francisco barrier
A car crashed through a dead-end barrier on a San Francisco street, plummeting over a steep hill to the road below and landing on its roof. Videos posted on social media show the car flipping as it fell to Sanchez Street and 19th Street around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday.
A car crashed through a dead-end barrier on a San Francisco street, plummeting over a steep hill to the road below and landing on its roof. Videos posted on social media show the car flipping as it fell to Sanchez Street and 19th Street around 7:20 p.m. on Saturday.
Berkeley votes on license-plate reader plan
Berkeley's city council will vote on a plan to introduce license-plate readers as a tool to reduce auto crimes.
Berkeley's city council will vote on a plan to introduce license-plate readers as a tool to reduce auto crimes.
3 shot in Oakland Saturday night, police investigating
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting Saturday night, Oakland police said. The shooting happened on 35th Avenue, near International Boulevard, around 10:30 p.m. Police said there was "an altercation" but were not more specific about what preceded the gunfire.
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting Saturday night, Oakland police said. The shooting happened on 35th Avenue, near International Boulevard, around 10:30 p.m. Police said there was "an altercation" but were not more specific about what preceded the gunfire.