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Yosemite unveils $32M in upgrades and renovations as it gears up for summer, what visitors can expect:

Yosemite National Park is gearing up for its busy summer tourist season, highlighting $32 million dollars in renovations and improvements aimed at improving the visitor experience. 

April 25, 2024 1:23pm PDT

Proof-of-life video for Berkeley-born Hamas hostage

Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.

April 25, 2024 7:49am PDT

6-year-old boy, standout little league player killed in suspected DUI in Richmond

A devastated community in the East Bay was mourning the loss of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a suspected intoxicated driver in an alleged hit-and-run. 

April 23, 2024 3:40pm PDT

Gas hits above $7 mark at one Bay Area station, among the highest in California

Bay Area gas station hits above the $7 mark for regular unleaded, among the highest in California.

April 23, 2024 12:40pm PDT

3 people arrested in kidnap, torture case in San Jose: police

San Jose police announce the arrest of three people accused in a kidnap and torture case. Investigators said one of the alleged kidnappers was also identified as the "primary suspect" in a major retail theft ring.

April 18, 2024 1:34pm PDT

Warriors do-or-die play-in game against Kings could be Klay Thompson's final in Golden State uniform

The Golden State Warriors play-in tournament against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night could mark Klay Thompson’s last game in a Warriors uniform.

April 16, 2024 4:53pm PDT

Man arrested for allegedly impersonating police officer in Santa Clara County

A traffic stop led to the arrest of a man accused of impersonating a police officer, Santa Clara County sheriff’s investigators said on Sunday.

April 16, 2024 1:26pm PDT

South Bay youth pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor, police say

Police arrest a 47-year-old man, suspected of sexually assaulting a minor. Investigators said the suspect was a youth pastor and also volunteered at after-school programs.

April 16, 2024 11:10am PDT

Sleeping dragon technique revealed: Bay Area protesters try to block arrests

The California Highway Patrol released video of how they worked to remove protesters from blocking highways and bridges on Monday – several of the protesters stuck their hands into pipes, secured by concrete in barrel drums to stymy officers from removing them. 

April 16, 2024 8:37am PDT

FCI Dublin closing, women transferred to prisons across U.S.

The scandal-plagued Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin is closing just weeks after a judge ordered the all-women's prison to be placed under unprecedented oversight, KTVU has learned.

April 16, 2024 7:18am PDT

2 Bay Area eateries make list of 'most viral' restaurants in US

Two Bay Area restaurants made the top 10 in a new list of America’s "most viral" restaurants.

April 15, 2024 11:28am PDT

Popular pub and restaurant at San Jose's Santana Row to close after 20 years

A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.

April 9, 2024 10:50pm PDT

2 UC Berkeley students are the candidates in upcoming city council special election

Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.

April 9, 2024 5:13pm PDT

'Dianne Feinstein Post Office': Proposal seeks to rename SF post office in late senator's honor

A historic post office in San Francisco could soon carry the name of Sen. Dianne Feinstein in honor and celebration of the late lawmaker for her "remarkable legacy of service."

April 9, 2024 11:26am PDT