The SNAP standoff explained
Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Deputy Director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives insight on why the Trump administration is sitting on SNAP funds. Plata-Nino, is also a former senior advisor for nutrition and agriculture in the Biden-Harris administration’s domestic policy council.
San Francisco police arrest 19-year-old in Golden Gate Park child sex assault
San Francisco police on Friday announced the arrest of a 19-year-old following the sexual assault of a young soccer player in Golden Gate Park, thanks to a tip from a parent.
Celebrating Halloween with a corn maze
Celebrating Halloween with a corn maze. Reporter James Torrez and photographer Greg Grinsell made their way out of the maze in one hour and 30 minutes.
Automatic work permit extensions eliminated
A safety net for foreign workers had ended under a new federal rule. Mariam Masumi Daud, managing attorney at Johnson & Masumi, explains end of automatic permit renewal extension.
5.5M California could go without SNAP benefits
5.5M California could go without SNAP benefits, which is called CalFresh.
Halloween in the Castro hopes to draw large turnout
Businesses and people who love Halloween hope this holiday will bring back the beloved tradition of large crowds dressed in creative costumes for Halloween in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.
Bird flu to blame for Petaluma farm having to destroy 57,000 ducks
A Sonoma County duck farm is being forced to destroy tens of thousands of ducks that have been or will be infected by a highly-contagious bird flu. The same farm was hit by the disease two years ago when infected migratory wild birds make contact with domesticated farm animals.
Bay Area food banks brace for surge as SNAP suspension nears
Food banks across the Bay Area are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans brace for a suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, a consequence of the ongoing government shutdown. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, hosted a town hall Thursday night in Martinez to address mounting concerns over the shutdown’s growing impact. The congressman expressed little optimism that lawmakers in Washington would reach a deal soon to end the impasse.
ICE agent involved in shooting | West Coast Wrap
An investigation is underway in Southern California after an ICE agent shot and wounded a man who authorities say was driving his car toward the officer. What we're learning about Thursday's shooting, the third time immigration agents have opened fire during operations here in the West since last week.
Oakland's Fruitvale has emergency preparedness plan for Dia de Los Muertos
The Unity Council’s 30th annual "Dia de Los Muertos" celebrations in the Fruitvale district are full steam ahead despite fears of federal immigration enforcement.
Anti-ICE protesters rally outside Sonoma County Jail to voice immigrants' fear
About 100 protesters with the Sonoma County Sanctuary Coalition gathered at the exit of the Sonoma County Detention Center in Santa Rosa Thursday, calling on Sonoma County's Board to pass an ordinance explicitly stating their "non-collaboration with ICE."
SFPD work to identify sexual battery suspect in Golden Gate Park assault of minor
SFPD said the suspect in the sexual battery of a minor in Golden Gate Park may be responsible for another assault.
Bodega cat struck and killed by Waymo, store owner says
The Mission District community is mourning a bodega's mascot cat who was struck and killed by a Waymo autonomous vehicle on Monday, the store's owner says. KitKat, a gray tabby, was rushed to a veterinarian but did not survive. A sidewalk memorial with flowers and candy is outside Randa's Market at 16th Street.
Oakland police weigh in on fed indictment of alleged gang members
Nine men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges linked to homicides and violence. Others are facing state charges.
Bay Area food banks brace for crush of people as CalFresh payments pause in 2 days
Officials at South Bay food banks say they're preparing for a flood of people- seeking food as CalFresh payments from the federal government are set to pause this Saturday.
Teen makes PBJ for SNAP recipients as gov't shutdown continues
A Pacifica teen is doing her part to help those impacted by the cut in food-assistance programs. Every Saturday in November, the 16-year-old will make 40 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to distribute to SNAP recipients from the community.
Hella Cool Gigs: Winemaker
Napa isn't the only wine country. Livermore Valley is ripe with opportunity. KTVU's Crystal Bailey gets the behind the scenes look at what goes into every bottle at Wood Family Vineyards.
Bay Area food bank gears up to help CalFresh recipients
Concord's White Pony Express gears up to help CalFresh recipients.
Bay Area food banks prepare for SNAP shutdown
Bay Area food banks preparing for SNAP cutoff. Caitlyn Sly, CEO of Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano counties, explains what's next.
Meet Per Sia, San Francisco's new Drag Laureate
Drag queen Per Sia has been named as the San Francisco's second Drag Laureate.