Bay Area city celebrates 'hometown success,' new host of 'Reading Rainbow'
A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.
A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.
Workers impacted by government shutdown | West Coast Wrap
The federal government shutdown that started Wednesday has already begun to impact Americans, from shutting down National Parks to limiting services at airports. Both sides of the political spectrum have blamed the other for the shutdown, creating more tension among legislators
The federal government shutdown that started Wednesday has already begun to impact Americans, from shutting down National Parks to limiting services at airports. Both sides of the political spectrum have blamed the other for the shutdown, creating more tension among legislators
Oakland's Fruitvale district celebrated for Latino history
Rich with authentic cuisine, lively events, and people from all over the world, the Fruitvale is known as the heart and soul of Oakland’s Latino community.
Rich with authentic cuisine, lively events, and people from all over the world, the Fruitvale is known as the heart and soul of Oakland’s Latino community.
Exclusive look inside SF's iconic Castro Theater before grand opening
KTVU got an exclusive look inside San Francisco's iconic Castro Theater, which has been closed for major renovation since March 2024.
KTVU got an exclusive look inside San Francisco's iconic Castro Theater, which has been closed for major renovation since March 2024.
Carnival ride malfunctions | West Coast Wrap
It was a scary scene at a school carnival in Southern California as a ride malfunctioned, leaving several people trapped. What authorities are saying about a possible cause for the accident.
It was a scary scene at a school carnival in Southern California as a ride malfunctioned, leaving several people trapped. What authorities are saying about a possible cause for the accident.
It can affect people and dogs, Valley fever is on the rise in the Bay Area
State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that's affecting both humans and dogs.
State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that's affecting both humans and dogs.
California has highest poverty rate in the nation, tied with Louisiana
New figures show California had the highest poverty rate in the country, tying with Louisiana, and researchers warned that current federal policies threaten to make the situation worse.
New figures show California had the highest poverty rate in the country, tying with Louisiana, and researchers warned that current federal policies threaten to make the situation worse.
California farmers could fall to tariffs, costing the state's economy
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.
California is golden no more when it comes to China, which is buying fewer agricultural imports from Golden State farmers.
Portland pushing back against Trump troops | West Coast Wrap
Lawmakers across Oregon are pushing back against President Trump's plan to send the military into Portland where he claims ICE officers are under siege. We also look at what Oregon's governor refused to do during a phone call with the president.
Lawmakers across Oregon are pushing back against President Trump's plan to send the military into Portland where he claims ICE officers are under siege. We also look at what Oregon's governor refused to do during a phone call with the president.
Report: Boys, young men at higher risk of suicide
An alarming number of young men and boys are dying by suicide, reports show. According to the "California Violent Death Reporting System," men between 15 and 44 years of age die by suicide three to four times more than women -- often by gun. September is national suicide prevention month.
An alarming number of young men and boys are dying by suicide, reports show. According to the "California Violent Death Reporting System," men between 15 and 44 years of age die by suicide three to four times more than women -- often by gun. September is national suicide prevention month.
Oaktoberfest this weekend in Oakland
Oakland is getting ready for the 18th Annual "Oaktoberfest" this weekend. The two-day event. takes over streets in the city's Dimond District, right at Fruitvale Avenue and Macarthur Boulevard. And while beer is focus of this celebration, the festival is family friendly. For more on this annual tradition we have Candi Martinez, Co-Director of Oaktoberfest and P.T. Lovern, Owner of Line 51 Brewery.
Oakland is getting ready for the 18th Annual "Oaktoberfest" this weekend. The two-day event. takes over streets in the city's Dimond District, right at Fruitvale Avenue and Macarthur Boulevard. And while beer is focus of this celebration, the festival is family friendly. For more on this annual tradition we have Candi Martinez, Co-Director of Oaktoberfest and P.T. Lovern, Owner of Line 51 Brewery.
Fist Up Film Festival this weekend in Berkeley
The 16th Annual "Fist up" Film Festival gets under way this week in Berkeley. The festival includes five nights of independent films, with discussion and dialogue after. Organizers say the lineup of films amplify marginalized voices and will spark critical conversation. Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Fist Up Film Festival Director and Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Fist Up Film Festival Director of Community Engagement joined us in studio to talk about what to expect.
The 16th Annual "Fist up" Film Festival gets under way this week in Berkeley. The festival includes five nights of independent films, with discussion and dialogue after. Organizers say the lineup of films amplify marginalized voices and will spark critical conversation. Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Fist Up Film Festival Director and Kahlil Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Fist Up Film Festival Director of Community Engagement joined us in studio to talk about what to expect.
This 'viral' Bay Area pumpkin patch theme park is rooted in community
A Bay Area pumpkin patch, featuring larger-than-life animatronic figures, kiddie rides, and a corn maze, is garnering viral attention and has been identified as one of the best to visit this fall.
A Bay Area pumpkin patch, featuring larger-than-life animatronic figures, kiddie rides, and a corn maze, is garnering viral attention and has been identified as one of the best to visit this fall.
Like it Or Not
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not.
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not.
Like It or Not on Location at Thrive City inside Splash!
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not. This time out on the field at Thrive City's popular lounge Splash in San Francisco.
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not. This time out on the field at Thrive City's popular lounge Splash in San Francisco.
Like It or Not on Location at Thrive City
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not. This time out on the field at Thrive City in San Francisco.
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not. This time out on the field at Thrive City in San Francisco.
Like it or Not: Parallel parking? Can you do it?
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not.
Daily hot topics, viral news, and lifestyle buzz all hit the debate table on Like It Or Not.
Oakland artist creates earrings from shattered car glass
From "bipped" cars to earrings. Oakland artist Sydney Jones transforms pieces of glass from burglarized cars into jewelry.
From "bipped" cars to earrings. Oakland artist Sydney Jones transforms pieces of glass from burglarized cars into jewelry.
Plastics recycler, Resynergi, leaving Rohnert Park and California
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
Resynergi, a highly controversial plastic recycling company in Rohnert Park, has announced it's leaving California for better opportunities in another state.
Travis Decker case closed | West Coast Wrap
After a months-long manhunt, authorities are closing the case against the Washington man wanted for killing his three daughters. What investigators are revealing about remains found in the wilderness not far from the crime scene.
After a months-long manhunt, authorities are closing the case against the Washington man wanted for killing his three daughters. What investigators are revealing about remains found in the wilderness not far from the crime scene.