Elon Musk largely silent, after Twitter poll showed users want him to leave

Words of protest were projected onto the Twitter building in downtown San Francisco Monday night. The projectionist, a San Francisco activist named Alan Marling, says he did it after seeing CEO Elon Musk's Twitter poll.

16-year-old killed at Antioch park

A male juvenile is dead from gunshot injuries sustained at Williamson Ranch Park in Antioch, officials said.

California sex offender gets life for killing 4 women

A California sex offender who with his best friend kidnapped, raped and killed four women, some of them while wearing a GPS tracker, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole.

Collision kills pedestrian Saturday morning

Police in Petaluma responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian Saturday morning.   

SFPD crack down on retail theft

San Francisco police announced a major crackdown on shoplifters and retail crime. The department made 60 arrests since late November.

San Jose fire leaves families homeless for the holidays

This is not what mother of two Paige Roster had in mind as being home for the holiday, as she dressed her newborn daughter, Nora. Roster, her partner, Paul Eischens, and their kids are staying at a Los Gatos motel due to unfortunate fate.

California school board president resigns after 'dirty Santa' party with student

According to parents’ allegations, Claremont High students were offered alcohol and exposed to “inappropriate behavior," including scantily-clad male dancers – some were elves and one was a “dirty Santa."

Convicted former Dublin prison warden has new lawyer days after guilty verdict

Ray J. Garcia asked to have a new lawyer represent him for his sentencing, four days after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing at least three women while he was warden at the prison in Dublin. 

'Respect the ho ho ho': behind the scenes with Fairyland's Santa

Eric Martin is Oakland Fairyland's 'Black Santa.' KTVU joined him for a photo shoot and saw first hand what it takes to transform into the big jolly man.

Holiday donations pour in after toys stolen from Oakland minivan

Deltrina Johnson of the Oak Center Cultural Center is now on a high after donations poured into replace what was stolen just before Christmas.

Santa Cruz police discover possible human remains

Santa Cruz police reported possible human remains were discovered Thursday morning. 

Portrait of Nancy Pelosi unveiled, historic 1st of a female speaker

Outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol, a traditional honor bestowed on a tradition-breaking leader who was not just the first woman to hold the gavel but among the most consequential House speakers in American history — one who “got it done.”

49ers look to wrap up NFC West title in Seattle once again

Coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers can repeat what they accomplished in 2019 and wrap up another NFC West title on Thursday night in Seattle against the Seahawks, but with far less stress this time.

Federal prisons may soon be required to install working security cameras

A bill to install security cameras in the nation's 122 federal prisons could soon become law, in a move championed by sex survivor advocates and many correctional officers themselves. 

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.

Santa Rosa now has 1st Black mayor

The historic appointment as mayor makes Natalie Rogers the first Black woman to lead the North Bay’s largest city.