Hella Cool Gigs: Little Puffer steam train operator
San Francisco Zoo's historic miniature steam train conductor Johnny Salas runs the popular zoo attraction, ?Little Puffer.? Johnny road the 1904 train as a child, and is now living his dream as the train's engineer.
San Francisco Zoo's historic miniature steam train conductor Johnny Salas runs the popular zoo attraction, ?Little Puffer.? Johnny road the 1904 train as a child, and is now living his dream as the train's engineer.
5 homeless people shot, 2 killed in Las Vegas
Two people have been killed and three others were injured after a shooting in East Las Vegas Friday night.
Two people have been killed and three others were injured after a shooting in East Las Vegas Friday night.
West Coast Wrap: December 1, 2023
A surge of migrant arrivals in Arizona forces new changes along the U.S.-Mexico border. Plans are taking shape to shut down one crossing. Neighboring communities worry this will compromise safety. Plus, a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash that killed two state troopers showed up in court.
A surge of migrant arrivals in Arizona forces new changes along the U.S.-Mexico border. Plans are taking shape to shut down one crossing. Neighboring communities worry this will compromise safety. Plus, a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash that killed two state troopers showed up in court.
Judge sentences former Dublin prison manager to 5 years in ongoing sex abuse scandal
A judge on Friday sentenced John Bellhouse, a former correctional manager at the all-women's prison in Dublin, to five years and three months behind bars in an ongoing sexual abuse scandal.
A judge on Friday sentenced John Bellhouse, a former correctional manager at the all-women's prison in Dublin, to five years and three months behind bars in an ongoing sexual abuse scandal.
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.
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.
West Coast Wrap: November 30, 2023
A hit-and-run crash kills two Nevada State troopers in Las Vegas. How quick work by investigators led to an arrest in the case. Plus a touching moment between strangers caught on camera that may have helped save the life of someone in emotional distress.
A hit-and-run crash kills two Nevada State troopers in Las Vegas. How quick work by investigators led to an arrest in the case. Plus a touching moment between strangers caught on camera that may have helped save the life of someone in emotional distress.
West Coast Wrap: November 28, 2023
A surge of migrants at a busy border crossing is interfering with some of the work for customs and border protection agents.
A surge of migrants at a busy border crossing is interfering with some of the work for customs and border protection agents.
After 58 years at the same school, legendary teacher celebrated for her illustrious career
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
Legendary Moraga teacher, who taught 58 years at the same school, was celebrated as former students, colleagues, and community members came out to pay tribute to her and her illustrious career.
Oakland is getting a new pro baseball team as the A's prepare to leave town
The A's are moving, but here come the Oakland Ballers to fill the city's baseball void.
The A's are moving, but here come the Oakland Ballers to fill the city's baseball void.
Giving Tuesday: San Jose school district launches fundraiser for homeless students
This year the district has identified about 900 unhoused students and expects that number to grow to 1500 students by the end of the school year.
This year the district has identified about 900 unhoused students and expects that number to grow to 1500 students by the end of the school year.
West Coast Wrap: November 27, 2023
Pedestrian bridges across the Las Vegas Strip have changed how visitors get around and turned into tourist spots. Some lawmakers see this as a problem. We'll look at the effort to keep people moving. Also, what authorities in Arizona say has been detected in a product called 'Grim Reefer'.
Pedestrian bridges across the Las Vegas Strip have changed how visitors get around and turned into tourist spots. Some lawmakers see this as a problem. We'll look at the effort to keep people moving. Also, what authorities in Arizona say has been detected in a product called 'Grim Reefer'.
Study reveals states where parents pay more to support adult children
A majority of parents are still helping their adult kids financially, but the amount they're willing to give for expenses is higher in certain parts of the country.
A majority of parents are still helping their adult kids financially, but the amount they're willing to give for expenses is higher in certain parts of the country.
White House 2023 Christmas decor unveiled
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.
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.
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.
K'aun Green focuses on football after being shot by San Jose police
The young man who was hailed a hero for confronting an armed suspect in a taquería and was then shot by a San Jose police officer sat down with KTVU for an exclusive interview about how he’s moving on with his life.
The young man who was hailed a hero for confronting an armed suspect in a taquería and was then shot by a San Jose police officer sat down with KTVU for an exclusive interview about how he’s moving on with his life.
Across California, eviction cases have returned to — or surpassed — pre-pandemic levels
Eviction cases soared across California in the year after the last portion of a statewide moratorium lapsed, a CalMatters analysis of court data shows.
Eviction cases soared across California in the year after the last portion of a statewide moratorium lapsed, a CalMatters analysis of court data shows.
Oakland's Horn BBQ torched in fire, defaced with graffiti
Oakland's renowned Horn Barbecue was vandalised by graffiti and devastated by fire. Owner Matt Horn won't let that get him down. He's holding a turkey giveaway despite his double setbacks.
Oakland's renowned Horn Barbecue was vandalised by graffiti and devastated by fire. Owner Matt Horn won't let that get him down. He's holding a turkey giveaway despite his double setbacks.
Silicon Valley leaders turn out to volunteer for the Thanksgiving holiday
Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan were in the community bringing more awareness to people’s needs this holiday.
Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan were in the community bringing more awareness to people’s needs this holiday.
West Coast Wrap: November 21, 2023
There are picket lines at two West Coast airports in the lead-up to Thanksgiving. Concession workers are on strike and we check in to see how it's affecting holiday travel. Also a dog in Arizona is recovering after being shot in the face. We hear from the dog's owner, who said it was the neighbor who pulled the trigger.
There are picket lines at two West Coast airports in the lead-up to Thanksgiving. Concession workers are on strike and we check in to see how it's affecting holiday travel. Also a dog in Arizona is recovering after being shot in the face. We hear from the dog's owner, who said it was the neighbor who pulled the trigger.
Scammers are impersonating police to steal money from would-be victims, Santa Clara investigators warn
SCAM ALERT: Police were warning residents of a sophisticated scam, in which criminals impersonate police officials over the phone to steal people's money. Experts said that instances of scams increase during the holiday season, as they offered tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
SCAM ALERT: Police were warning residents of a sophisticated scam, in which criminals impersonate police officials over the phone to steal people's money. Experts said that instances of scams increase during the holiday season, as they offered tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.