New study says high housing costs, low income push Californians into homelessness

Homeless people in California are already a vulnerable group, often struggling with poor health, trauma and deep poverty before they lose their housing, according to a new study on adult homelessness.

Animal rights activists, dressed as factory workers, take chickens from Petaluma Poultry facility

In the darkness of dawn, animal rights activists, dressed as factory employees, went onto the property of Petaluma Poultry's farm in Petaluma early Tuesday morning for what they called an "open rescue." They left with 18 chickens, which they said were sick and maltreated. 

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.

Nearly 100 sex abuse survivors at Dublin prison likely will never get full justice

Many women are compelled to testify about the sexual abuse they encountered at FCI Dublin even though prosecutors haven't charged the correctional officers for the abuse they suffered. The lack of charges have real consequences.

Sneakers and sandwiches -A family collaboration in Santa Rosa

Lou and Dominic Chambrone talk about how food and family and sneakers have all come together in their hometown of Santa Rosa.

Father and son represent Santa Rosa with sandwiches and sneakers
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A man who's created a niche empire designing high-end sneakers traces his roots back to Santa Rosa where his father owns the beloved Canaveri's Deli.

Taste of the Town: Santa Rosa
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As one of the Bay Area's largest cities, Santa Rosa has a lot of dining options. Some of Sal Castaneda's favorites include the Latino trucks in the Mitote Food Park, the Russian River Brewing Company and Stark's steakhouse.

Zip Trips Trivia: Santa Rosa
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How well do you know Santa Rosa? Find out about its connections to Tom Cruise, the wine industry and more.

Santa Rosa: Bay Area's 5th biggest city is gateway to wine country
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Santa Rosa is the largest city in the North Bay and the fifth largest in the Bay Area with 170,000 residents. The city has been hit hard twice by earthquakes. But in rebuilding it has become a hub for tourists exploring nearby Wine Country while becoming a destination in its own right for the famous Russian River Brewery's specialty beer.

Zip Trips: Santa Rosa
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KTVU's Mornings team visited Santa Rosa, the largest city in the North Bay, for the second Zip Trip this year. As always, we explored the local history and culture, checked out great places to eat, and tested what the locals know about Santa Rosa. Plus, we caught up with a city native who's stepped into the limelight for his shoe designs.

KTVU's Zip Trip takes viewers to Santa Rosa

KTVU Mornings on 2: The Nine went on a special "Zip Trip" to Santa Rosa for a show that highlighted the city's beloved restaurants, bars, and local talent.

La Tortilla Factory
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It started as a little family-owned delicatessen. Now they make more than one-million tortillas a day. We take you inside La Tortilla Factory in Santa Rosa

Snow, superbloom, lightning: Stunning images of June in California captured by Yosemite photographer

Lightning, snowfall and a stunning capture of a vast superbloom with a snow-covered Sierra mountain range as its backdrop: A Yosemite photographer has captured some eye-catching images of California’s intense June weather and the aftermath of a historically wet winter.

Astrud Gilberto, singer of 'The Girl from Ipanema,' dies at 83

“The Girl from Ipanema" won a Grammy in 1965 for record of the year and Astrud Gilberto received nominations for best new artist and best vocal performance.

San Jose leader to spend night in homeless shelter

San Jose officials are being challenged by a formerly homeless resident to stay in a shelter before voting to open more--and one is up for the offer.   

Former Dublin prison safety manager charged with sex abuse puts on no defense case

Although he was expected to testify in federal court in Oakland on Friday, former FCI Dublin prison safety manager John Bellhouse decided against taking the stand and his lawyers chose not to put on a defense case.