Fremont labor unions blast city for letting contracts expire with no deal
The city of Fremont is embroiled in a budget battle, with all nine labor unions entering the new fiscal year without a single union contract signed for the first time in the city's history.
This could be one of the last seasons for longtime, beloved Bay Area amusement park
For decades, it’s been a go-to summer tradition for many Bay Area families, and now the days of a beloved, longtime amusement park may be numbered.
California ranks as one of the worst states for retirement, new analysis finds
California was ranked near the bottom, named among the worst states for retirement, according to a new analysis.
LA Mayor Bass shows up at immigration enforcement protest | West Coast Wrap
A show of military force during an immigration enforcement raid sparked new protests in Los Angeles. See how LA Mayor Karen Bass showed up in the middle of the commotion and called the scene outrageous.
Longtime activist, Oakland civil rights attorney Dan Siegel dies at age 79
He’s being remembered as a trailblazing activist who dedicated his life to fighting for civil liberties, human rights, the rights of workers and unions, and he’s credited for helping to shape the city of Oakland.
Zip Trips: Pleasant Hill
Take a July 4 Zip Trip to Pleasant Hill with KTVU.
Zip Trips: Taste of the Town in Pleasant Hill
Take a Zip Trip with Sal Castaneda in Pleasant Hill.
June jobs report surprisingly good
A nationwide job report showed a gain of 147,000 payroll jobs, which lowered the nation's unemployment rate from 4.2% to 4.1%
Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after more than 40 years at same school
With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.
2 FCI Dublin officers expected to plead guilty to sex crime charges
Two former FCI Dublin correctional officers who were charged with sex crimes are set to be arraigned – and most likely to plead guilty – in August, court records show.
How Diddy trial ended in mixed verdict
The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs culminated in a verdict Wednesday that saw the hip-hop mogul acquitted of the most serious sex trafficking charges, though guilty of two lesser ones.
Sex assault, retaliation complaints still persist across U.S. prisons, special master finds in 1st report
The special master's first report on how women who were once incarcerated at the now-closed FCI Dublin all-women's prison was released on Tuesday, which states that nothing much has changed despite the high-profile sex scandal that was thrust into the national spotlight, and that women are still complaining of being sexually assaulted, retaliated against and not getting medical care at more than a dozen federal facilities across the country.
Oregon man charged in alleged Chinese spy operation
The case, filed in federal court in San Francisco and unsealed Monday, is the latest Justice Department prosecution to target what officials say are persistent efforts by the Chinese government to secretly collect intelligence about American military capabilities
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
SoCal cities cancel 4th of July celebrations amid increased ICE activity | West Coast Wrap
Huntington Park and the City of Industry joined Bell Gardens and Cudahy and scaling back their July 4th celebrations due to concern over increased immigration operations in Southern California.
Voices For Change: Pride Month
In this episode of 'Voices for Change,' we celebrate Pride Month. We talk with El Cerrito Mayor Carolyn Wysinger -- California's first Black lesbian mayor -- about the importance of her role as a trailblazer. We also talk with the executive director of the Frameline Film Festival about the impact of the pieces of art showcased by the annual gathering.
Tariffs challenge truckers | West Coast Wrap
Truckers in the West are on edge about President Trump's trade policy. We'll take you to the Port of Long Beach where they're talking about the challenges they're facing.
Navigating negative world news: tips for families
KTVU's Heather Holmes sits down with Nicole Ibarra, Director of Behavioral Health at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
Small coffee company vs. Nestle | West Coast Wrap
It's like a case of David versus Goliath. See what's putting a small coffee company in the Pacific Northwest up against Nestle.
Tahoe mother bear euthanized after an attack, leaving behind 2 cubs
A South Lake Tahoe mother bear with "a long history of human conflict" was euthanized this week, after the animal attacked a camper and sent her to the hospital, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.