Latina woman blazes path with East Bay winery
Rosie Fierro is the only Latina woman to own a winery in the Livermore Valley. The Castro Valley native talks to KTVU about her route to start her own winery in 2014.
Marathon weekend bring kidney donors, recipients and those on the transplant list
If you are looking for inspiration, sit for a moment with Wilson Du and listen to his story. It was 2016 and he was just 34-years old, working hard, and playing harder when his kidneys failed.
South Bay's Bollywood radio station continues to grow with listeners across the globe
Bolly 92.3 FM, based in the South Bay, started just a decade ago. The station was created to serve the Asian Indian population, which is the second-largest group of Asian Americans in the United States.
'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 3: Fresh seafood and cured meats
Part of our weekly mini-series about the wonderful food that our own Amber Lee grew up with in San Francisco Chinatown. This week, Amber looks at two businesses: a restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood and unique dim sum. The other is a 167-year-old shop that makes Chinese sausage and bacon.
'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 2: Take out food for on the go
KTVU's Amber Lee looks at Chinese food in San Francisco Chinatown that is ideal for when you are on the go. Here are two family-owned and operated take-out spots that focus on quality and convenience.
Sachi Cunningham the daring surf photographer
Sachi Cunningham wears many hats. She is a journalist, photographer and filmmaker. But, not in a traditional way.
Korean-owned brewery incorporates traditional flavors
Oakland's first Korean-owned brewery makes beers that feature Asian-inspired ingredients and recipes, creating something fresh and unique to drink.
'Amber Lee's Chinatown' Part 1: Dim sum at Great Eastern
Amber Lee takes us behind the scenes at Great Eastern Restaurant to show us how some of her personal dim sum favorites are made.
Man convicted in San Francisco torture killing of young couple up for parole
A man convicted in one of San Francisco’s most horrific killings almost 50 years ago is scheduled to go before the state parole board Tuesday – causing a flood of torment at trauma for his victim’s family.
Meet Trina Robbins, the first woman to draw Wonder Woman for D.C. Comics
84-year-old Trina Robbins has lived in her San Francisco home for decades, surrounded by a lifetime of collectibles, in a place filled with stories, and of art. She's a pioneer in the world of comic books. Her superpower: drawing Wonder Woman.
Big wave surfer faces her fears, combats gender inequality
Bianca Valenti has been surfing since she's been 7-years-old, ever since then, the big-wave surfer has been on the hunt for the biggest wave she can find. She's one of the few females to compete in Mavericks at Half Moon Bay and is shining a light on gender disparities within the sport.
Bay Area freeway shootings are double that of LA
As the number of freeway shootings are dipping in LA and across California, the Bay Area is unfortunately bucking that trend. Freeway shootings in the nine Bay Area counties have gone up since 2021.
The Warriors' secret weapon is a woman you've likely never heard of
If Steph Curry is the heart of the basketball dynasty that is the Golden State Warriors, then Nanea McGuigan is the backbone. McGuigan, who has been with the team for 19 seasons, is the director of basketball administration and player programs.
'They don’t do anything:' Oakland businesses frustrated with police response to burglary surge
Oakland business owners say police aren't doing enough to investigate burglaries as the city is in midst of a surge of commercial break-ins. Crime data from the Oakland Police Department shows commercial burglaries went up 76% last year.
Haney introduces bill to create 'pension fund' for retired MMA fighters
Haney introduces bill to create 'pension fund' for retired MMA fighters
San Francisco high schoolers create investment club
Students at one San Francisco high school are taking a hands-on approach to learn about economics. The teens started and ran an investment club, and are now managing a portfolio worth more than $14,000.