Long-time anti-gun violence activist expected to serve as new San Francisco police commissioner
Mattie Scott tells KTVU she has accepted San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's appointment of her to the police commission. She says, "I'm still in awe of it all and appreciative of it. I know we will do great work."
Mattie Scott tells KTVU she has accepted San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's appointment of her to the police commission. She says, "I'm still in awe of it all and appreciative of it. I know we will do great work."
Flu season worst in 15 years
The Bay Area and U.S. are continuing to contend with the worst flu seasons in the last 15 years. To date, the CDC says there have been 370 thousand hospitalizations and 16 thousand deaths across the country tied to influenza. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors say flu deaths nationwide have surpassed Covid deaths for the year.
The Bay Area and U.S. are continuing to contend with the worst flu seasons in the last 15 years. To date, the CDC says there have been 370 thousand hospitalizations and 16 thousand deaths across the country tied to influenza. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, doctors say flu deaths nationwide have surpassed Covid deaths for the year.
PG&E carries on with undergrounding powerlines
As PG&E bills continue to climb, it's fair to ask if burying powerlines will eventually slash wildfire risks, but where are we in this expensive process?
As PG&E bills continue to climb, it's fair to ask if burying powerlines will eventually slash wildfire risks, but where are we in this expensive process?
2 suspects arrested in connection to dog's kicking in Pittsburg
Two suspects were arrested on Thursday in connection to a dog's kicking in Pittsburg during a neighborhood dispute.
Two suspects were arrested on Thursday in connection to a dog's kicking in Pittsburg during a neighborhood dispute.
Tributes pour in for the late Gene Hackman | West Coast Wrap
We're following the latest developments from New Mexico tonight, where actor Gene Hackman, his wife, and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home. Coming up-hear more of the 911 calls released late today, and we'll show you how Hollywood is paying tribute to Hackman's remarkable career. And, using cutting-edge technology to call balls and strikes, we'll take you to spring training in Arizona, where Major League Baseball tests out robot umpires.
We're following the latest developments from New Mexico tonight, where actor Gene Hackman, his wife, and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home. Coming up-hear more of the 911 calls released late today, and we'll show you how Hollywood is paying tribute to Hackman's remarkable career. And, using cutting-edge technology to call balls and strikes, we'll take you to spring training in Arizona, where Major League Baseball tests out robot umpires.
Vallejo police partner up with feds to crackdown on drug and gun crimes
Feds and Vallejo police team up on raids, including one at daycare that led to arrest of mother and son.
Feds and Vallejo police team up on raids, including one at daycare that led to arrest of mother and son.
Massive law enforcement bust targets San Francisco drug operation
San Francisco law enforcement made 86 arrests in a targeted multi-agency drug bust at Jefferson Square Park.
San Francisco law enforcement made 86 arrests in a targeted multi-agency drug bust at Jefferson Square Park.
Musk positions his Starlink company to net FAA communications contract
Elon Musk's declarations this week about his competitor Verizon's contract with the government, has raised ethics questions, as his new role leading the Department of Government Efficiency gives him sweeping power over some of the very agencies that hold contracts with his private business interests.
Elon Musk's declarations this week about his competitor Verizon's contract with the government, has raised ethics questions, as his new role leading the Department of Government Efficiency gives him sweeping power over some of the very agencies that hold contracts with his private business interests.
Highway 101 reopens all lanes after day-long repair following truck accident
Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Caltrans crews reopened all southbound lanes of Highway 101 near Sierra Point. This, after the driver of a 53-foot long truck crashed in the pre-dawn darkness, blocking three lanes and causing damage to nearby Caltrain electrical wires.
Around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Caltrans crews reopened all southbound lanes of Highway 101 near Sierra Point. This, after the driver of a 53-foot long truck crashed in the pre-dawn darkness, blocking three lanes and causing damage to nearby Caltrain electrical wires.
KTVU meteorologist Bill Martin retires after 33 years
The seasoned weatherman began his journey at KTVU in 1992, working weekends. Early in his career, he also worked at KRON, Channel 50 KFTY in Santa Rosa, and in 1991, he began delivering the weather at KPIX on weekends.
The seasoned weatherman began his journey at KTVU in 1992, working weekends. Early in his career, he also worked at KRON, Channel 50 KFTY in Santa Rosa, and in 1991, he began delivering the weather at KPIX on weekends.
In-Depth: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
KTVU's Heather Holmes sits down with Jackie Shiels, clinical psychologist at Kaiser Permanente to take an in-depth look at the nature of eating disorders and how to support those struggling or at risk.
KTVU's Heather Holmes sits down with Jackie Shiels, clinical psychologist at Kaiser Permanente to take an in-depth look at the nature of eating disorders and how to support those struggling or at risk.
Vallejo PD joint press conference with DOJ, FBI
The Vallejo Police Department on Thursday announced a new collaboration with local and federal law enforcement agencies to curb violent crime.
The Vallejo Police Department on Thursday announced a new collaboration with local and federal law enforcement agencies to curb violent crime.
State Farm asks California again to raise homeowner insurance rates by 22%
State Farm is asking the state of California if it can temporarily raise its homeowner insurance rates because the company says that paying out claims for the Los Angeles wildfires is hurting its finances.
State Farm is asking the state of California if it can temporarily raise its homeowner insurance rates because the company says that paying out claims for the Los Angeles wildfires is hurting its finances.
'Ridiculous day:' Fuel spills and metal beams on Bay Area highways
Fuel spills and metal beams on Bay Area freeways Thursday morning made for a "ridiculous day," KTVU traffic reporter Sal Castaneda said.
Fuel spills and metal beams on Bay Area freeways Thursday morning made for a "ridiculous day," KTVU traffic reporter Sal Castaneda said.
Proposed cuts for Medicaid and Medicare
Sarah Hooper, Executive Director at UCSF Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy discusses proposed cuts for Medicaid and Medicare.
Sarah Hooper, Executive Director at UCSF Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy discusses proposed cuts for Medicaid and Medicare.
Metal beams on I-680 in Sunol
Metal beams on I-680 in Sunol.
Metal beams on I-680 in Sunol.
Jack-knifed big rig crash spills 160 gallons of fuel on Hwy 101
Jack-knifed big rig crash spills 160 gallons of fuel on southbound highway 101 in South San Francisco.
Jack-knifed big rig crash spills 160 gallons of fuel on southbound highway 101 in South San Francisco.
State Farm asks California to raise homeowner insurance rates by 22%
State Farm wants to raise its rates by about 22% for California homeowners, which would affect about one million people.
State Farm wants to raise its rates by about 22% for California homeowners, which would affect about one million people.
Oakland school board votes to send out up to 150 layoff notices
The Oakland School Board votes to send layoff notices up to 150 employees, including teachers and tutors.
The Oakland School Board votes to send layoff notices up to 150 employees, including teachers and tutors.
San Jose's 2nd pedestrian mall will be social hub for the LGBTQ+ community
With the support of the city, the San Jose Downtown Association and the LGBTQ+ community, Post Street is poised to become one of San Jose?s most vibrant scenes.
With the support of the city, the San Jose Downtown Association and the LGBTQ+ community, Post Street is poised to become one of San Jose?s most vibrant scenes.