Calls for investigation into State Farm insurance
An alarming video of a State Farm executive apparently discussing the company?s efforts to strategically hike rates on California policyholders is circulating online. And although the context of the video and veracity is unclear, Consumer Watchdog found it concerning enough that the advocacy organization has written an open letter to the California Insurance Commissioner asking for an investigation.
An alarming video of a State Farm executive apparently discussing the company?s efforts to strategically hike rates on California policyholders is circulating online. And although the context of the video and veracity is unclear, Consumer Watchdog found it concerning enough that the advocacy organization has written an open letter to the California Insurance Commissioner asking for an investigation.
New music venue aims to help revitalize Oakland
The owners of Ceremony, a new music venue in downtown Oakland, say they want to help revitalize the city they live in. They held their grand opening on Friday night. It coincides with the return of Oakland First Fridays after a two-month break. The owners of the new business and the executive director of the monthly event say it's important to showcase the diversity of the city and bring community together.
The owners of Ceremony, a new music venue in downtown Oakland, say they want to help revitalize the city they live in. They held their grand opening on Friday night. It coincides with the return of Oakland First Fridays after a two-month break. The owners of the new business and the executive director of the monthly event say it's important to showcase the diversity of the city and bring community together.
D'Wayne Wiggins' musical influence stretches far-beyond Bay Area
Oakland lost a musical giant with the passing of D?Wayne Wiggins. While his legacy is stamped in the city?s history of greats, the guitarist?s influence fanned far beyond the Bay Area.
Oakland lost a musical giant with the passing of D?Wayne Wiggins. While his legacy is stamped in the city?s history of greats, the guitarist?s influence fanned far beyond the Bay Area.
Coliseum sale moves forward, Alameda County supervisor confirms
Alameda County officials received two documents that are apparently critical to finishing the sale of the Coliseum in Oakland, KTVU has learned.
Alameda County officials received two documents that are apparently critical to finishing the sale of the Coliseum in Oakland, KTVU has learned.
Immigrant activists worry they're being targeted | West Coast Wrap
Tonight on West Coast Wrap, we'll get back to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. A rare case of hantavirus killed Betsy Arakawa at their New Mexico home. An infectious disease specialist will join us with details of how she could have become infected and risk factors for future infections in the West. And activists working to help immigrants in Southern California worry they're being targeted. We have video of a hit-and-run crash that happened as they worked to educate migrants in LA.
Tonight on West Coast Wrap, we'll get back to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. A rare case of hantavirus killed Betsy Arakawa at their New Mexico home. An infectious disease specialist will join us with details of how she could have become infected and risk factors for future infections in the West. And activists working to help immigrants in Southern California worry they're being targeted. We have video of a hit-and-run crash that happened as they worked to educate migrants in LA.
Fear over cuts to Medicaid
Leaders in the North Bay are fearful of the impact of the GOP's proposed cuts to Medicaid.
Leaders in the North Bay are fearful of the impact of the GOP's proposed cuts to Medicaid.
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa cause of death revealed
Authorities in New Mexico revealed the causes of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Authorities in New Mexico revealed the causes of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
Oakland's First Fridays festival returns for Women's History Month, honoring 14 local leaders
The popular First Fridays street festival returned to Oakland with a special theme for Women's History Month, including female artists, musicians, dancers, and community leaders.
The popular First Fridays street festival returned to Oakland with a special theme for Women's History Month, including female artists, musicians, dancers, and community leaders.
Scientists rally across the Bay Area and US
Scientists across the country and here in the Bay Area rallied against cuts to science programs by the Trump administration
Scientists across the country and here in the Bay Area rallied against cuts to science programs by the Trump administration
Oakland charter school seeking renewal after OUSD rejects application
AIMS Charter School is appealing to the Alameda County Board of Education after the Oakland Unified School District declined to renew its charter.
AIMS Charter School is appealing to the Alameda County Board of Education after the Oakland Unified School District declined to renew its charter.
Bay FC, head coach under investigation for alleged "toxic" environment
The National Women's Soccer League confirmed it is investigating Bay FC and its head coach, Albertin Montoya, for creating a "toxic" environment.
The National Women's Soccer League confirmed it is investigating Bay FC and its head coach, Albertin Montoya, for creating a "toxic" environment.
VTA strike set for Monday; all bus & light rail service could shut down
VTA transit drivers could walk off the job at 12:01am Monday morning; VTA says it could be forced to suspend all bus and light rail service.
VTA transit drivers could walk off the job at 12:01am Monday morning; VTA says it could be forced to suspend all bus and light rail service.
Oakland's D'Wayne Wiggins passes away
D'Wayne Wiggins, the guitarist of Oakland's own Tony! Toni! Ton�!, has died after a battle with bladder cancer, his family announced Friday.
D'Wayne Wiggins, the guitarist of Oakland's own Tony! Toni! Ton�!, has died after a battle with bladder cancer, his family announced Friday.
Kamala Harris reportedly considering run for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering a run for governor of California, according to reports.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is considering a run for governor of California, according to reports.
Brentwood Costco customers line up early, many for bourbon
Some customers in Brentwood lined up a day ahead of Friday's new Costco opening, in the hopes of scoring good deals, especially on bourbon.
Some customers in Brentwood lined up a day ahead of Friday's new Costco opening, in the hopes of scoring good deals, especially on bourbon.
New renderings of A's stadium in Las Vegas
New renderings of A's stadium in Las Vegas revealed.
New renderings of A's stadium in Las Vegas revealed.
Greyhound rescue group in Walnut Creek welcomes former racing dogs
A greyhound d rescue group in #WalnutCreek welcomes a dozen former racing dogs from #Australia and #WestVirginia to help them find new homes. The founders and volunteers invited KTVU along when they went to #SFO to pickup dogs arriving from Australia on Thursday. afternoon. #ktvu
A greyhound d rescue group in #WalnutCreek welcomes a dozen former racing dogs from #Australia and #WestVirginia to help them find new homes. The founders and volunteers invited KTVU along when they went to #SFO to pickup dogs arriving from Australia on Thursday. afternoon. #ktvu
San Francisco State University cutting some sport programs amid budget deficit
San Francisco State University announced Thursday that it's eliminating some sports programs to help balance the university's budget amid a "significant deficit."
San Francisco State University announced Thursday that it's eliminating some sports programs to help balance the university's budget amid a "significant deficit."
City of San Jose sues owners of blighted downtown properties
The commercial parcel on East Santa Clara Street has been unoccupied for the last two decades.
The commercial parcel on East Santa Clara Street has been unoccupied for the last two decades.
Report: 2 men arrested, accused of trying to kill potential witness in Thao corruption case
Two men have been arrested and released for allegedly trying to kill a possible witness in the corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report.
Two men have been arrested and released for allegedly trying to kill a possible witness in the corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report.