84-year-old Santa Rosa woman swindled out of $600K by cyber fraudsters
A family in Santa Rosa is reeling after their elderly loved one lost more than half a million dollars to a sophisticated fraud scheme this year. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from Santa Rosa.
A family in Santa Rosa is reeling after their elderly loved one lost more than half a million dollars to a sophisticated fraud scheme this year. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from Santa Rosa.
Homelessness increased by 18% nationwide in 2024
Nationally, the homeless population increased by 18% and the Bay Area wasn't immune to the growth. However, not all counties saw an increase.
Nationally, the homeless population increased by 18% and the Bay Area wasn't immune to the growth. However, not all counties saw an increase.
South Bay civil rights leaders dies
South Bay civil rights leader Reverend Jeff Moore II has died.
South Bay civil rights leader Reverend Jeff Moore II has died.
Questions linger around future of Santa Cruz Wharf
Santa Cruz County officials are considering whether it makes sense to rebuild the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf after part of it collapsed into the ocean during a recent storm.
Santa Cruz County officials are considering whether it makes sense to rebuild the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf after part of it collapsed into the ocean during a recent storm.
Volunteers needed for holiday dinner distribution project
Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program serves over 300 families/individuals daily, 6 days a week. Meals and grocery boxes are prepared for seniors, people living in encampments and transitional housing throughout Emeryville, Oakland, and Berkeley.
Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program serves over 300 families/individuals daily, 6 days a week. Meals and grocery boxes are prepared for seniors, people living in encampments and transitional housing throughout Emeryville, Oakland, and Berkeley.
Jack London pizzeria closes
A pizzeria along Jack London Square?s waterfront has closed after more than a decade in business in Oakland.
A pizzeria along Jack London Square?s waterfront has closed after more than a decade in business in Oakland.
Sunshine Cafe in Pleasant Hill to celebrate 45 years
A caf? in Pleasant Hill will mark 45 years in business next month.
A caf? in Pleasant Hill will mark 45 years in business next month.
Santa Cruz won't say for sure whether the collapsed wharf will be rebuilt
Santa Cruz officials on Friday said they're working with engineers to study the collapsed wharf to make sure it's strong and stable before they open it to the public.
Santa Cruz officials on Friday said they're working with engineers to study the collapsed wharf to make sure it's strong and stable before they open it to the public.
Gov. Newsom advocates loosening police pursuit policies, expands CHP operations
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening up on police pursuit policies.
Gov. Gavin Newsom, the California Highway Patrol and some Oakland leaders on Friday strongly advocated for loosening up on police pursuit policies.
8 units damaged in San Jose apartment fire displacing 14
San Jose firefighters on Friday put out an apartment complex fire early Friday morning, where eight units were deemed uninhabitable.
San Jose firefighters on Friday put out an apartment complex fire early Friday morning, where eight units were deemed uninhabitable.
Pothole damages 10 cars near Oakland's Jack London Square
A pothole has damaged at least 10 cars near Oakland's Jack London Square.
A pothole has damaged at least 10 cars near Oakland's Jack London Square.
A behind-the-scenes look at Guittard chocolate
KTVU takes a behind-the-scenes look at Guittard chocolate in Burlingame, California.
KTVU takes a behind-the-scenes look at Guittard chocolate in Burlingame, California.
3-alarm fire at San Jose apartment complex
Firefighters battle a 3-alarm fire on Gimelli Way in San Jose.
Firefighters battle a 3-alarm fire on Gimelli Way in San Jose.
New CA law will eliminate ATM overdraft fees
Assembly Bill 2017 aims to protect consumers from paying a fee when withdrawals are declined immediately.
Assembly Bill 2017 aims to protect consumers from paying a fee when withdrawals are declined immediately.
'Grinch' cleans out presents from Alameda apartment complex for 2nd year in a row
Residents of an Alameda apartment complex are venting their frustrations after a real-life Grinch left them with nothing to put under their trees this year. The thieves struck the complex's package room at the Ballena Village Apartments just days before Christmas and Hanukkah.
Residents of an Alameda apartment complex are venting their frustrations after a real-life Grinch left them with nothing to put under their trees this year. The thieves struck the complex's package room at the Ballena Village Apartments just days before Christmas and Hanukkah.
3 shot, 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport Christmas Day
Christmas commotion at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport: an argument between family members led to violence, including a woman with a life-threatening injury.
Christmas commotion at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport: an argument between family members led to violence, including a woman with a life-threatening injury.
Bay Area woman becomes surrogate to help couple start family
Leanna Ortega was scrolling through TikTok one night when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant sharing her journey as a surrogate carrying another family's baby.
Leanna Ortega was scrolling through TikTok one night when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant sharing her journey as a surrogate carrying another family's baby.
Wild waves as high as 3-story building could reach Bay Area coastline
The National Weather Service is predicting waves 20 to 30 feet high through Dec. 29.
The National Weather Service is predicting waves 20 to 30 feet high through Dec. 29.
Burglars steal ATM out of Montclair grocery store
Several people broke into the Lucky's supermarket in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood on the day after Christmas by ramming their vehicle into the store.
Several people broke into the Lucky's supermarket in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood on the day after Christmas by ramming their vehicle into the store.
Air New Zealand surprises SFO flight with Xmas party
Video of Christmas surprise shared by Air New Zealand public relations.
Video of Christmas surprise shared by Air New Zealand public relations.