Power outage shuts down rides at Santa Cruz Boardwalk
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday due to a power outage. Power has since been restored to mini golf and arcade games. A Boardwalk spokesperson said operations will be back to normal on Saturday.
The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday due to a power outage. Power has since been restored to mini golf and arcade games. A Boardwalk spokesperson said operations will be back to normal on Saturday.
I80 Eastbound to close in SF in a matter of hours
The countdown is on for Eastbound I80 to close in San Francisco for the weekend.
The countdown is on for Eastbound I80 to close in San Francisco for the weekend.
Thief steals rental truck with gear for high school speech and debate event
Organizers had to scramble a rental truck full of equipment for a speech and debate event in Union City for high school students was stolen.
Organizers had to scramble a rental truck full of equipment for a speech and debate event in Union City for high school students was stolen.
Philz Coffee allowing Pride flags after backlash for removal
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced in a news release Friday.
The Pride flags at Philz Coffee are staying up, the company announced in a news release Friday.
Santa Cruz wharf reopens after being damaged in 2024 storm
Nearly 16 months after being damaged in a storm, the century-old wharf was damaged by strong storm swells. A 150-foot section of the wharf was pulled apart and sank to the bottom of the bay. Now repaired, the city has announced a 'soft reopening' of 1,100 square feet of wharf.
Nearly 16 months after being damaged in a storm, the century-old wharf was damaged by strong storm swells. A 150-foot section of the wharf was pulled apart and sank to the bottom of the bay. Now repaired, the city has announced a 'soft reopening' of 1,100 square feet of wharf.
Multi-vehicle crash closes San Jose streets
A crash involving five cars left one person dead and closed several blocks of Story Road in San Jose. Witnesses said a vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic before it collided with one car, kept driving, and then struck three others. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
A crash involving five cars left one person dead and closed several blocks of Story Road in San Jose. Witnesses said a vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic before it collided with one car, kept driving, and then struck three others. Investigators are working to determine what happened.
Trash company dumps garbage in San Pablo yard over payment dispute
A trash company in San Pablo emptied a full load of garbage into the yard of a customer they say failed to pay their bill.
A trash company in San Pablo emptied a full load of garbage into the yard of a customer they say failed to pay their bill.
EB I-80 closure starts tonight
A critical section of eastbound I-80 and connecting ramps from Highway 101 will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning for essential repairs to the 71-year-old Bayshore Freeway viaducts.
A critical section of eastbound I-80 and connecting ramps from Highway 101 will be closed from Friday night through Monday morning for essential repairs to the 71-year-old Bayshore Freeway viaducts.
Experts sound alarm over jet fuel crisis amid Iran War
The International Energy Agency is warning the war in Iran is having a major impact on the world's oil supple, and says Europe only has about six weeks of jet fuel left.
The International Energy Agency is warning the war in Iran is having a major impact on the world's oil supple, and says Europe only has about six weeks of jet fuel left.
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
Strait of Hormuz 'completely open,' Trump and Iran say
Iran's foreign minister posted to social media that passage through the strait is now open to commercial vessels due to a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
Iran's foreign minister posted to social media that passage through the strait is now open to commercial vessels due to a 10-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
1 dead in San Jose crash
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning near Lucretia Avenue and Story Road in San Jose.
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning near Lucretia Avenue and Story Road in San Jose.
Sonoma County launches new public service vans
Sonoma County officials launched a new program aimed at making it easier for residents to access county services, with the use of two new vans that have been converted into mobile offices. The director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department joined KTVU to talk about the new program and how it will help residents.
Sonoma County officials launched a new program aimed at making it easier for residents to access county services, with the use of two new vans that have been converted into mobile offices. The director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department joined KTVU to talk about the new program and how it will help residents.
Drop in California school enrollment 7x greater than state expected
For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.
For the 2025-26 school year, enrollment in California public schools from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade fell by 1.3%. While the percentage appears small, it represents a loss of 74,960 students statewide.
Oakland student showcase highlights leadership and creativity of Black and Brown youth
A student showcase in Oakland is putting the next generation of leaders, innovators and creators on full display. The event features Black and Brown youth sharing their work through art, performance and real-world skill-building programs.
A student showcase in Oakland is putting the next generation of leaders, innovators and creators on full display. The event features Black and Brown youth sharing their work through art, performance and real-world skill-building programs.
Major League Table Tennis brings championship weekend to the Bay Area
Major League Table Tennis is bringing its championship weekend to Fremont, featuring Olympians, rising stars and a fast-growing fan base. Organizers say the event highlights the sport’s increasing popularity and introduces a high-energy, team-based format to Bay Area audiences.
Major League Table Tennis is bringing its championship weekend to Fremont, featuring Olympians, rising stars and a fast-growing fan base. Organizers say the event highlights the sport’s increasing popularity and introduces a high-energy, team-based format to Bay Area audiences.
Bay Area home sales rise as national housing market slows, report finds
Pending home sales dropped 2.4% nationwide in March, marking the largest decline in three months, according to Redfin. But in the Bay Area, sales surged nearly 17% in San Francisco and 11% in San Jose, defying national trends despite high mortgage rates and global uncertainty.
Pending home sales dropped 2.4% nationwide in March, marking the largest decline in three months, according to Redfin. But in the Bay Area, sales surged nearly 17% in San Francisco and 11% in San Jose, defying national trends despite high mortgage rates and global uncertainty.
Weekend closure on EB I-80
The eastbound side of I-80 between 17th and Fourth streets will be fully closed from April 17 at 11 p.m. until April 20 at 6 a.m.
The eastbound side of I-80 between 17th and Fourth streets will be fully closed from April 17 at 11 p.m. until April 20 at 6 a.m.
New mural at Oakland Ice Center honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi
New mural at Oakland Ice Center honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi
New mural at Oakland Ice Center honors Olympic skaters Alysa Liu, Kristi Yamaguchi
Berkeley paraclimber racing against time, vision loss ahead of World Cup
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight. Rayaan Mohammadi, 45, is currently training for the World Climbing Para Series. He is slated to represent the United States at five events across the globe this year, an opportunity he is determined to seize before his vision fades completely.
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight. Rayaan Mohammadi, 45, is currently training for the World Climbing Para Series. He is slated to represent the United States at five events across the globe this year, an opportunity he is determined to seize before his vision fades completely.