COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.
Larry King reportedly hospitalized in LA with COVID-19
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Broadcasting legend Larry King has reportedly been hospitalized with COVID-19.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Pacific Heights house vandalized
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home was vandalized with an anarchy sign, a fake pig's head and other graffiti on the night of Dec. 31, 2020.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home was vandalized with an anarchy sign, a fake pig's head and other graffiti on the night of Dec. 31, 2020.
Witness: bystanders chased fatal hit-and-run suspect down, leading to arrest
Troy McAlister, 45, was arrested Thursday and booked on charges of suspicion of voluntary manslaughter, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Troy McAlister, 45, was arrested Thursday and booked on charges of suspicion of voluntary manslaughter, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Oscar Grant's family pushes for 2nd cop to be charged
Oscar Grant's family says another BART officer who was there, Anthony Pirone, is criminally liable as well for being overly aggressive and restraining Grant with his knees before he was killed by Mehserle.
Oscar Grant's family says another BART officer who was there, Anthony Pirone, is criminally liable as well for being overly aggressive and restraining Grant with his knees before he was killed by Mehserle.
Coronavirus means life won't go back to normal until fall 2021, despite vaccines: Fauci
Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.
Top White House coronavirus adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that life in the U.S. will not get back to normal until fall 2021 despite emergency approvals of vaccines.
DUI, suspicious fire, flipped cars keep San Jose first responders busy on New Year's
It was a busy few hours in the South Bay for the beginning of 2021. San Jose first responders worked several scenes, from crashes, to a fire and a DUI accident.
It was a busy few hours in the South Bay for the beginning of 2021. San Jose first responders worked several scenes, from crashes, to a fire and a DUI accident.
Oakland closed 2020 with highest homicide rate in 8 years
City leaders and police have vowed to stop the disturbing rise in deadly violence in the new year.
City leaders and police have vowed to stop the disturbing rise in deadly violence in the new year.
Extension of stay-at-home order possible as Bay Area ICU capacity continues decline
The new data shows that the region continues to move further away from the 15% threshold that is required to lift the stay-at-home order imposed by the state.
The new data shows that the region continues to move further away from the 15% threshold that is required to lift the stay-at-home order imposed by the state.
Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
Man once imprisoned for posing as a doctor arrested again for fraud
When he was 18, Love-Robinson was accused of practicing medicine without a license, according to WPTV.
When he was 18, Love-Robinson was accused of practicing medicine without a license, according to WPTV.
Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19
For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from COVID-19. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase.
For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from COVID-19. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase.
Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team
Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
No fireworks show in San Francisco for New Year's Eve
Many of the typical New Year's Eve celebrations in The City are canceled: Golden Gate Park will be shut off; and the Ocean Beach, Marina Green and Stern Grove parking lots will be closed until 5 a.m. Friday. There also won't be the normal fireworks show over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Many of the typical New Year's Eve celebrations in The City are canceled: Golden Gate Park will be shut off; and the Ocean Beach, Marina Green and Stern Grove parking lots will be closed until 5 a.m. Friday. There also won't be the normal fireworks show over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Payouts for killings and injuries plummet for Bay Area police departments undergoing reforms
Bay Area law enforcement agencies engaged in long-term reform efforts -- including having independent oversight -- are paying much less in civil penalties for injuring or killing people than many departments left to police themselves, a KTVU investigation has found.
Bay Area law enforcement agencies engaged in long-term reform efforts -- including having independent oversight -- are paying much less in civil penalties for injuring or killing people than many departments left to police themselves, a KTVU investigation has found.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
San Jose teen artist gets shoutout from actress Viola Davis
Fourteen-year-old Tyler Gordon became famous, for painting portraits of notable figures, including Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and basketball star LeBron James. Tyler has now created a portrait of Emmy award-winning actress Viola Davis.
Fourteen-year-old Tyler Gordon became famous, for painting portraits of notable figures, including Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and basketball star LeBron James. Tyler has now created a portrait of Emmy award-winning actress Viola Davis.
A look at the most notable police payouts in the Bay Area
KTVU requested the public records of settlements, jury awards and civil judgments from 12 of the Bay Area’s largest law enforcement agencies that had to pay out damages stemming from excessive force and wrongful death lawsuits since 2015. The analysis shows that for the most part, agencies that have been under major reforms over the last decade or more, such as Oakland and San Francisco paid out significantly less than departments with no oversight, such as the Alameda County Sheriff and Vallejo police.
KTVU requested the public records of settlements, jury awards and civil judgments from 12 of the Bay Area’s largest law enforcement agencies that had to pay out damages stemming from excessive force and wrongful death lawsuits since 2015. The analysis shows that for the most part, agencies that have been under major reforms over the last decade or more, such as Oakland and San Francisco paid out significantly less than departments with no oversight, such as the Alameda County Sheriff and Vallejo police.
Stay-at-home orders extended for 2 CA regions; some hospitals prepare for "crisis care"
California's Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly says the state's hospital system is nearing a breaking point.
California's Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly says the state's hospital system is nearing a breaking point.
Sheriff's deputies with guns drawn evict homeless moms from Oakland home
Just before 6 a.m., the deputies made entry into the home. They escorted the mothers outside, binding their hands with plastic ties. One of the mothers screamed, "Why are you taking me to jail? I'm just trying to protect my children."
Just before 6 a.m., the deputies made entry into the home. They escorted the mothers outside, binding their hands with plastic ties. One of the mothers screamed, "Why are you taking me to jail? I'm just trying to protect my children."