California may soon require kids to attend kindergarten

California children who are at least 5 years old would be required to attend kindergarten under a bill headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for approval.

US Open 2022: Serena Williams wins 1st-round match against Danka Kovinic

Serena Williams has won her match in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams beat Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 under the lights in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Power bills sent to McKinney fire victims who lost their homes

McKinney fire victims in Siskiyou County say they are receiving utility bills from Pacific Power and expected to pay them back in full, despite losing everything.

Voices for Change: Non-profit working to increase number of minority pilots
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The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals continues its work to create a pathway to success through educating youth and communities and inspiring minorities to join the field.

Voices for Change: Celebrating Black Business month
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Patricia Watts, Vice Chair of the California African American Chamber of Commerce, joins KTVU to speak about the pride and resiliency of Black-owned businesses.

Sac-a-tomato! Truck carrying tomato load overturns on I-80

A truck carrying a massive load of tomatoes overturned on Interstate 80 near Vacaville early Monday morning, thwarting traffic for Bay Area commuters trying to get to Sacramento.

Colin Kaepernick is a dad! He and partner announce birth of 1st child

Former 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his long time partner, Nessa Diab, are now celebrating the birth of their first child.The couple made the big announcement Sunday and posted a photo on Instagram. 

Restored boat shows Joe DiMaggio's connection to Martinez
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Joe DiMaggio, one of the great New York Yankees of all time, was born in Martinez. His connection tohis hometown is on display at the city's marina.

Voices For Change: August 28, 2022
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In the season finale of "Voices for Change," we discuss diversity in football coaching with San Jose State football coach Alonzo Carter. His weekly Zoom calls have encouraged and inspired minority coaches around the country. We'll also speak with the producer of the groundbreaking film "Prey" about its indigenous representation. And a conversation with a non-profit working to increase the number of Black pilots in the commercial industry.

Zip Trips: Martinez
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The KTVU morning crew heads to Martinez for the final Zip Trip of the summer. Learn about the city's history, including the birthplace of the martini, as well checking out the sights and best places to eat.

Hawk killed young falcon who lived atop Cal tower

Lindsay, the daughter of two peregrine falcons who live on the Campanile tower at Cal, was found dead on the west edge of campus Thursday under the nest of a hawk.

Uvalde shooting billboard causing controversy in San Francisco

The billboard is being criticized on social media for using the Uvalde tragedy as a political tool, encouraging Californians to stay here instead of moving to Texas.

San Jose to construct 204 apartment-style units for the unhoused

The city of San Jose is looking to have at least 1,000 new units of housing for the homeless before the end of the year.

Dublin prison correctional officer under investigation dies by suicide

A correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin who was under investigation has died by suicide, the Solano County Coroner's Office said.