'Courageous Day' event honors child cancer survivors, moms on Mother's Day
For hundreds of mothers, the best gift they could have received this Mother's Day is health and happiness for their children. That's especially true for those youngsters who are or who have battled cancer.
For hundreds of mothers, the best gift they could have received this Mother's Day is health and happiness for their children. That's especially true for those youngsters who are or who have battled cancer.
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day from the KTVU family to yours!
Happy Mother's Day from the KTVU family to yours!
BART restores service after outage, advocates call for transit funding
BART has restored full service following an hourslong shutdown Friday morning, caused by a computer networking problem. Transit advocates say the disruption underscored the urgent need for long-term funding to prevent severe service cuts and ensure the system's future viability.
BART has restored full service following an hourslong shutdown Friday morning, caused by a computer networking problem. Transit advocates say the disruption underscored the urgent need for long-term funding to prevent severe service cuts and ensure the system's future viability.
‘Bubble Planet’ Pop-Up Exhibit Opens at Oakland’s Kaiser Center
OAKLAND, Calif. — A pop-up exhibit opened this weekend at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center on Lake Merritt. It’s the center’s first major event since the non-profit HJK Center for the Arts formed in January, to revitalize the historic building. “The Bubble Planet: Immersive Experience” spans 30,000 square feet and features 10 themed rooms filled with bubbles, balls, balloons and water. Among the most popular attractions is a giant ball pit, roughly the size of a 25-yard lap pool. “We want people to think about how much fun they had playing with bubbles as a kid. It’s a blast. We want kids from ages four to 104 to come in and be inspired,” said John Zaller, executive producer of the exhibit. The Bubble Planet exhibit is the debut attraction hosted by the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, a nonprofit formed earlier this year with the mission of revitalizing the historic structure on the southern edge of Lake Merritt. “We want to transform this wonderful structure into something new,” said Jon Loos, chief operating officer of the HJK Center for the Arts. “Oakland’s a place to visit, Oakland’s a place to bring your family. Oakland’s a place to spend some time.” The immersive experience has previously toured cities including Denver and Tempe, Arizona, where producers say it drew tens of thousands of visitors. Bubble Planet opened this weekend and is expected to run for several months. Ticket prices range from $20 for children on weekdays to $37 for adults during peak weekend hours.
OAKLAND, Calif. — A pop-up exhibit opened this weekend at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center on Lake Merritt. It’s the center’s first major event since the non-profit HJK Center for the Arts formed in January, to revitalize the historic building. “The Bubble Planet: Immersive Experience” spans 30,000 square feet and features 10 themed rooms filled with bubbles, balls, balloons and water. Among the most popular attractions is a giant ball pit, roughly the size of a 25-yard lap pool. “We want people to think about how much fun they had playing with bubbles as a kid. It’s a blast. We want kids from ages four to 104 to come in and be inspired,” said John Zaller, executive producer of the exhibit. The Bubble Planet exhibit is the debut attraction hosted by the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, a nonprofit formed earlier this year with the mission of revitalizing the historic structure on the southern edge of Lake Merritt. “We want to transform this wonderful structure into something new,” said Jon Loos, chief operating officer of the HJK Center for the Arts. “Oakland’s a place to visit, Oakland’s a place to bring your family. Oakland’s a place to spend some time.” The immersive experience has previously toured cities including Denver and Tempe, Arizona, where producers say it drew tens of thousands of visitors. Bubble Planet opened this weekend and is expected to run for several months. Ticket prices range from $20 for children on weekdays to $37 for adults during peak weekend hours.
Dub Nation reacts to stinging game 3 playoff loss to Timberwolves
The Timberwolves beat the Warriors 102-97 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
The Timberwolves beat the Warriors 102-97 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Mother's Day in full bloom in San Francisco
San Francisco's flower market was in full bloom ahead of Mother's day in 2025. Plus, some countries in Latin America celebrated Mother's Day on Saturday.
San Francisco's flower market was in full bloom ahead of Mother's day in 2025. Plus, some countries in Latin America celebrated Mother's Day on Saturday.
Football coach killed after collision with garbage truck
The crash occurred around 7:40 a.m. when the garbage truck was driving southbound on Middlefield Road and turning right onto Prior Lane when it collided with the bicyclist, who was riding southbound in the designated bike lane.
The crash occurred around 7:40 a.m. when the garbage truck was driving southbound on Middlefield Road and turning right onto Prior Lane when it collided with the bicyclist, who was riding southbound in the designated bike lane.
Tariffs affecting agriculture industry, farmers still support tariff policy
According to a recent report, tariffs are negatively affecting the agriculture industry. However, the White House pushed back against that report, saying a majority of farmers back President Trump's tariff policy.
According to a recent report, tariffs are negatively affecting the agriculture industry. However, the White House pushed back against that report, saying a majority of farmers back President Trump's tariff policy.
Calls for more investment into BART following systemwide outage
BART service resumed Saturday after a systemwide outage on Friday stranded thousands of commuters and reignited calls from lawmakers and riders for increased investment in public transit.
BART service resumed Saturday after a systemwide outage on Friday stranded thousands of commuters and reignited calls from lawmakers and riders for increased investment in public transit.
BART back in service after major outage as lawmakers renew push for transit funding
BART is running again after a major outage Friday halted service systemwide, prompting new calls for long-term transit funding across the Bay Area.
BART is running again after a major outage Friday halted service systemwide, prompting new calls for long-term transit funding across the Bay Area.
San Francisco Chinatown Night Market kicks off 2025 series after named #1 in the U.S.
San Francisco Chinatown's night market kicks off a months long series and celebrates being named number 1 by USA Today readers. - .
San Francisco Chinatown's night market kicks off a months long series and celebrates being named number 1 by USA Today readers. - .
Oakland art school hosts annual fashion show
The bright lights of the New York, Paris, and L.A. fashion scenes are always looking for fresh new talent. So, where better to find it than right here in Oakland, at a highly and professionally produced event put on by high school students?
The bright lights of the New York, Paris, and L.A. fashion scenes are always looking for fresh new talent. So, where better to find it than right here in Oakland, at a highly and professionally produced event put on by high school students?
Gas prices spike in California following refinery fire
Yes, gas prices have spiked this week big time. The Valero refinery fire affected supply, but many other factors also caused the budget-busting increases.
Yes, gas prices have spiked this week big time. The Valero refinery fire affected supply, but many other factors also caused the budget-busting increases.
Teens arrested in suspected gang-related vandalism
The San Jose Police Department announced Friday that they arrested four teens for gang-motivated vandalism that saw the theft and destruction of a park sign.
The San Jose Police Department announced Friday that they arrested four teens for gang-motivated vandalism that saw the theft and destruction of a park sign.
East Bay Park officials urge caution on trails as rattlesnake season returns
With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.
With spring temperatures on the rise, rattlesnakes are reemerging across the East Bay, prompting the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a warning to park visitors ahead of the weekend.
American businesses offering discounts to Canadians
The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been a little tense following recent trade disputes and in one American city, dozens of shops and restaurants will be accepting Canadian dollars this weekend.
The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been a little tense following recent trade disputes and in one American city, dozens of shops and restaurants will be accepting Canadian dollars this weekend.
Priests fight new law requiring sexual abuse reporting learned during confession | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- as the world celebrates a new pope leaders of the Catholic Church in Washington State are waging a fight against a new law that requires clergy to report sexual abuse they learn about during confession. Why do church leaders believe this infringes on freedom of religion and what could happen to Catholic priests who follow the law? And we'll get back to the Menendez Brothers' push for freedom. After a series of delays and legal fights, a judge cleared the way for their resentencing hearing next week. Coming up -- hear from their relatives and attorneys about what they expect will come next.
Tonight -- as the world celebrates a new pope leaders of the Catholic Church in Washington State are waging a fight against a new law that requires clergy to report sexual abuse they learn about during confession. Why do church leaders believe this infringes on freedom of religion and what could happen to Catholic priests who follow the law? And we'll get back to the Menendez Brothers' push for freedom. After a series of delays and legal fights, a judge cleared the way for their resentencing hearing next week. Coming up -- hear from their relatives and attorneys about what they expect will come next.
Foreign nationals tied to sextortion scam that led to teen's suicide
Four men in the Ivory Coast have been linked to an international sextortion scheme that targeted thousands of victims, including minors — one of whom was a San Jose teenager who died by suicide after being scammed online, federal prosecutors said.
Four men in the Ivory Coast have been linked to an international sextortion scheme that targeted thousands of victims, including minors — one of whom was a San Jose teenager who died by suicide after being scammed online, federal prosecutors said.
Newark mayor released after arrested at ICE facility
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was released after he was arrested Friday at a new federal immigration detention center.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was released after he was arrested Friday at a new federal immigration detention center.
First Chinese ship goods subjected to tariffs reaches West Coast
The first Chinese goods that were subjected to President Trump's 145% tariffs have arrived at two Southern California ports.
The first Chinese goods that were subjected to President Trump's 145% tariffs have arrived at two Southern California ports.