Making Strides Bay Area
Join KTVU and Making Strides Bay Area as we walk to celebrate survivors and thrivers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
How the Bay Area remembered 9/11
In the Bay area, there were so many remembrances and memorials to 9-11 victims, both civilian and first responders, we could not get to all of them. The New York Fire Department says since the day of the attack when 343 firefighters died, 360 more members have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.
Greg Kihn, Bay Area rocker and former radio host, dies
Classic rock fans are mourning the death of a Bay Area singer and writer from Baltimore who planted roots in the Bay and its music scene, on stage and on the airwaves.
East Palo Alto youth development center creates job opportunities for local artists
EPACENTER in East Palo Alto, launched a workforce development program for young people 18-25 last year.
Two people in their 80's find love, in a story transcends continents and language
An 81-year-old bride and 88-year-old groom find love. They don't speak the same language; She only speaks Italian, he only speaks English but Dwight Moberg says in their hearts he and Gina speak the same language.
Bay Area residents weigh in on Trump assassination attempt
President Biden condemned the assassination attempt while addressing the nation on Sunday.
Oakland A's fans plan "Reverse Boycott II"
Oakland A's fans are planning another "reverse boycott" in which they hope to pack the Coliseum on Friday, June 7 in protest of owner John Fisher who plans to move the team to Sacramento, and then Las Vegas.
James Torrez vs Oakland Roots
Ahead of the new season for the Oakland Roots, KTVU reporter and soccer savant James Torrez challenged members of the Roots team to a skills competition.
Over 150 marry at San Francisco City Hall on Valentine's Day
It was a busy day in San Francisco at City Hall, where over a hundred couples chose this day to tie the knot. The buzzwords heard around City Hall- "I do!"
COVID and flu on the rise in California
About 50,000 people die from influenza infections each year and now COVID-19 has reached that same milestone.
Niners' revenge: Fans revel over defeat against Philadelphia Eagles
It has been 308 days since the Eagles dashed the 49ers' Super Bowl dreams in the NFC championship game last season. 49ers fans didn't forget.
National AIDS Memorial to host World AIDS Day events in San Francisco
On the eve of World AIDS Day, hundreds of people gathered Thursday at the Grove in Golden Gate Park to remember those affected by the disease.
Renowned Alameda artist dies in tragic sequence of events
Nancy Seamons Crookston, a designated Oil Painters of America Master and one of the most widely recognized artists in the nation, died Friday from complications while trying to save her painting arm. She was 74, a week away from her Thanksgiving Day birthday.
Bay Area economy healthy as holiday shopping season arrives
With APEC in the rearview mirror, Bay Area residents are getting set to welcome in the holiday season.
Celebrations seen throughout Bay Area in honor of Veterans
Several Bay Area communities recognized the sacrifices of America’s servicemembers on Veterans Day.
Bullying online and in-person worse in Bay Area than the national average
The Northern California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) found that when it comes to bullying children, the Bay Area is worse than most.
Bay Area rents decline but have little impact on housing crisis
According to Apartmentlist.com, rents in the Bay Area having taken their biggest year-to-year dip over the last 27 months.
Staying cool and avoiding fire hazards during a heat wave
Health officials recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible in extreme heat and keeping your space ventilated with a fan or air conditioner.
Bay Area tech students create gunshot detector to help save lives during school shootings
When gunshots are detected, a text message is sent to students and staff with the location, based on which sensor is triggered on campus. Police will also receive an automated phone call with the information.
Bay Area transit: Off a financial cliff?
Is local transit about to fall off a financial cliff? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission anticipating the loss of stimulus funding sees a bleak picture for transit unless the overall economy turns around soon, or people will pay more just to keep it healthy.