Amazon workers in San Francisco join national strike
With less than a week to go before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union went on strike early Thursday morning after the company's "repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain." That includes a warehouse in San Francisco.
With less than a week to go before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers organized under the Teamsters union went on strike early Thursday morning after the company's "repeated refusal to follow the law and bargain." That includes a warehouse in San Francisco.
Youth and adult offenders volunteer at Oakland toy giveaway to give back
An Oakland nonprofit works with youth and adult offenders to help them turn their lives around.
An Oakland nonprofit works with youth and adult offenders to help them turn their lives around.
Two realities: Ghost malls and thriving shopping centers in SF
Downtown San Francisco was far from busy at many retail stores on Wednesday. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was bustling with activity, especially at many of its eateries.
Downtown San Francisco was far from busy at many retail stores on Wednesday. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was bustling with activity, especially at many of its eateries.
Hall of fame removed from Mission San Jose High School
In a small section of the wrestling mini gym at Mission San Jose High School sits, "The Wall." Or at least it did, until it went back into the history it was meant to preserve.
In a small section of the wrestling mini gym at Mission San Jose High School sits, "The Wall." Or at least it did, until it went back into the history it was meant to preserve.
Plane crashes into abandoned building in Hawaii | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- a high-ranking city official in Los Angeles is on leave over accusations he was responsible for a recent bomb threat at city hall. The latest on the FBI investigation into one of the city's deputy mayors -- and the raid that played out at his home. Plus -- it's a frustrating problem that only worsens around the holidays. Tonight -- the police sting in Arizona to catch people stealing packages from porches and the suspect already facing charges as part of Operation Secret Santa.
Tonight -- a high-ranking city official in Los Angeles is on leave over accusations he was responsible for a recent bomb threat at city hall. The latest on the FBI investigation into one of the city's deputy mayors -- and the raid that played out at his home. Plus -- it's a frustrating problem that only worsens around the holidays. Tonight -- the police sting in Arizona to catch people stealing packages from porches and the suspect already facing charges as part of Operation Secret Santa.
Pot hole repairs snarl traffic for hours on I-680
Caltrans closed lanes Wednesday morning near N. Mission Boulevard and Via San Gabriel and reopened about nine hours later.
Caltrans closed lanes Wednesday morning near N. Mission Boulevard and Via San Gabriel and reopened about nine hours later.
Plane crashes into abandoned building in Hawaii | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- a high-ranking city official in Los Angeles is on leave over accusations he was responsible for a recent bomb threat at city hall. The latest on the FBI investigation into one of the city's deputy mayors -- and the raid that played out at his home. Plus -- it's a frustrating problem that only worsens around the holidays. Tonight -- the police sting in Arizona to catch people stealing packages from porches and the suspect already facing charges as part of Operation Secret Santa.
Tonight -- a high-ranking city official in Los Angeles is on leave over accusations he was responsible for a recent bomb threat at city hall. The latest on the FBI investigation into one of the city's deputy mayors -- and the raid that played out at his home. Plus -- it's a frustrating problem that only worsens around the holidays. Tonight -- the police sting in Arizona to catch people stealing packages from porches and the suspect already facing charges as part of Operation Secret Santa.
Liberty Mutual dropping condo, rental policies in California
Safeco, a branch of Liberty Mutual--California's fourth-largest home insurance company--has filed papers with the California Department of Insurance that it will stop selling condo policies. It comes just days after Farmers, the second-largest California insurer, said it will start selling condo policies and renter's policies again.
Safeco, a branch of Liberty Mutual--California's fourth-largest home insurance company--has filed papers with the California Department of Insurance that it will stop selling condo policies. It comes just days after Farmers, the second-largest California insurer, said it will start selling condo policies and renter's policies again.
Tent city pops up near San Francisco City Hall
Advocates for the unhoused set up a camp directly across the street from San Francisco City Hall to raise awareness about homelessness, saying they want to be included in any proposed solutions.
Advocates for the unhoused set up a camp directly across the street from San Francisco City Hall to raise awareness about homelessness, saying they want to be included in any proposed solutions.
Tent activists set up camp across from SF City Hall
Homeless advocates set up a camp directly across the street from San Francisco's City Hall to raise awareness about homelessness and say they want to be included in any proposed solutions.
Homeless advocates set up a camp directly across the street from San Francisco's City Hall to raise awareness about homelessness and say they want to be included in any proposed solutions.
New Oakland interim mayor sworn in as city grapples $129M budget shortfall
Nikki Fortunato Bas switched seats from Oakland City Council President to Oakland interim mayor Wednesday, weeks before she makes yet another change to her new elected position as Alameda County Board Supervisor. The timing comes as the City Council just passed a package of budget cuts meant to close the $129 million deficit.
Nikki Fortunato Bas switched seats from Oakland City Council President to Oakland interim mayor Wednesday, weeks before she makes yet another change to her new elected position as Alameda County Board Supervisor. The timing comes as the City Council just passed a package of budget cuts meant to close the $129 million deficit.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri rings bell for Salvation Army
Guy Fieri, a celebrity chef and Santa Rosa native son, showed up at mall to ring bell for the Salvation Army.
Guy Fieri, a celebrity chef and Santa Rosa native son, showed up at mall to ring bell for the Salvation Army.
2 adults, 2 children found dead in Milpitas apartment
A man, woman and two children were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas on Tuesday night, according to police.
A man, woman and two children were found dead inside an apartment in Milpitas on Tuesday night, according to police.
Disney removing transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar series 'Win or Lose'
Disney is stirring controversy after deciding to edit out a transgender storyline from its upcoming animated series "Win or Lose." A San Jose State University joined KTVU on Wednesday to discuss the move. Watch the interview above.
Disney is stirring controversy after deciding to edit out a transgender storyline from its upcoming animated series "Win or Lose." A San Jose State University joined KTVU on Wednesday to discuss the move. Watch the interview above.
Oakland council OKs police, fire, cultural arts cuts to balance budget
Police, fire services and cultural arts programs are among the services to see budget cuts in Oakland after the city council on Tuesday accepted a plan to balance its budget while facing a nearly $130 million deficit.
Police, fire services and cultural arts programs are among the services to see budget cuts in Oakland after the city council on Tuesday accepted a plan to balance its budget while facing a nearly $130 million deficit.
Pothole impacting traffic on I-680 near Fremont
Lanes are closed on northbound I-680 near N. Mission Boulevard due to a large pothole in the roadway. The CHP estimates lanes fully reopening at 1 a.m. Thursday.
Lanes are closed on northbound I-680 near N. Mission Boulevard due to a large pothole in the roadway. The CHP estimates lanes fully reopening at 1 a.m. Thursday.
Winter rains bring big debris dangers to SF Bay ships and boats
The heavy rains have put massive amounts of debris into the San Francisco Bay, significant enough to do grievous damage to ships or boats plying the waters.
The heavy rains have put massive amounts of debris into the San Francisco Bay, significant enough to do grievous damage to ships or boats plying the waters.
Grappling with grief: Navigating the holiday season
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes sit down with Jackie Shiels, Clinical Psychologist at Kaiser Permanente to discuss the ways in which people can cope with grief during the holiday season.
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes sit down with Jackie Shiels, Clinical Psychologist at Kaiser Permanente to discuss the ways in which people can cope with grief during the holiday season.
Oakland council OKs police, fire cuts to balance budget
Police and fire services will see budget cuts in Oakland after the city council on Tuesday accepted a plan to balance its budget while facing a nearly $130 million deficit.
Police and fire services will see budget cuts in Oakland after the city council on Tuesday accepted a plan to balance its budget while facing a nearly $130 million deficit.
Vallejo residents want Newsom to deploy CHP officers to help stop crime
Vallejo residents say they're fed up with lawlessness in their city. One woman started an online petition to ask Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy a surge of CHP officers to improve public safety. They say sideshows and sex trafficking are ongoing problems that need to be addressed right away. So far, the petition has garnered more than 3,000 signatures.
Vallejo residents say they're fed up with lawlessness in their city. One woman started an online petition to ask Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy a surge of CHP officers to improve public safety. They say sideshows and sex trafficking are ongoing problems that need to be addressed right away. So far, the petition has garnered more than 3,000 signatures.