Dolly Parton's heartwarming gesture: Country icon visits fan in hospice care
Jackie Carroll is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but it hasn't stopped her from singing Parton's best hits.
Federal grant to help 20 families or individuals find a home in San Mateo County
San Mateo County will receive federal funds to provide a home for 20 families or individuals.
'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.
White House vows more federal aid to reduce homelessness in 5 cities and California
Five major U.S. cities and the state of California will receive federal help to get unsheltered residents into permanent housing under a new plan launched Thursday as part of the Biden administration’s larger goal to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025.
Korean martial arts class in Oakland brings together seniors, empowering them to push boundaries
They range in age from 65 to 89. And every week, this very special group of students, don their white tae kwon do uniforms, enter their dojo and take to the mat at Han Martial Arts studio in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood.
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of 41-year-old man who was walking his dog in San Jose
San Jose police on Monday announced the arrest of a teenager suspected in the shooting death of a 41-year-old man who was walking his dog last month. Police said the killing may have stemmed from an attempt to steal the man's dog.
San Jose mayor wants to allocate more money for emergency housing
SJ mayor seeks reallocation of funds for emergency housing construction
Correctional officer, aka 'Pocket Boy,' named in new Dublin prison sex abuse lawsuit
Isaac Venegas' nickname is "Pocket Boy" because when incarcerated women disrespected him, he would force them to hold his pocket and walk next to him.
San Jose will start clearing unhoused people from Coyote Creek Monday
Starting Monday, the City of San Jose plans to help rehouse 120-200 people living along the waterway. Valley Water says it will make flood improvements along the waterway, but advocates say with limited shelter space and housing, the people living there won’t have any place to go.
6th Dublin prison guard, aka 'Dirty Dick,' arrested on sex charges; FBI raids home
An FCI Dublin guard nicknamed "Dirty Dick Smith" has been arrested on 12 counts of sexual abuse -- the 6th correctional officer so far to be charged at this prison.
'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.
Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals get ready for prom
It’s prom season, and event planners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have been hard at work hoping to ensure that their high school patients don't miss out on this teenage rite of passage.
New California gold rush sparked by historic rains
California is witnessing a boom in prospectors trying to find gold. Here's why.
Kidnap scammers using AI to create fake videos, voice recordings of loved ones
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to clone the voice or videos of a loved one to trick you into paying a ransom for their release.
Amid playoffs, Warriors Gary Payton II quietly celebrates earning his college degree
While the Warriors headlines have focused on their fight in the Western Conference Playoffs on a road to another possible championship, Golden State guard Gary Payton II (GP2) has quietly celebrated an off-the-court feat of his own: The 30-year-old NBA star has earned his college degree.
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.
5th Dublin prison guard heads to sex abuse trial; fellow officer to testify against him
Most of the witnesses to testify against John Russell Bellhouse, 39, of Pleasanton are women he allegedly fondled and other prison employees. But for the first time, Ross Klinger, a former correctional officer also charged with sex crimes, is expected to testify against his former colleague.
Dublin prison sex assault survivor seeks compassionate release after BOP denies
A 44-year-old San Diego woman who said she was harassed and groped by multiple officers at FCI Dublin ? and then was retaliated against for speaking up about it ? is seeking to get out of prison early, arguing that no one should have to withstand sexual abuse as part of their prison sentence.
Aging infrastructure, missing data, and backlog of repairs plague PG&E
A new look at PG&E by independent monitors finds that the company is not keeping up with maintenance and replacement of vital equipment.