At 107 years and 300 days, sisters certified as world’s oldest twins

At almost 108 years old, a set of twin sisters from Japan have been recognized as the world’s oldest living identical twins. 

6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report

The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.

San Francisco's rules to protect small businesses stifle El Farolito's growth plans

The Golden Gate Restaurant Association says San Francisco's rules on business chains need to be more flexible and are citing the El Farolito case as a prime example as to why.

Hundreds of Bay Area students march in San Francisco for climate change action

Hundreds of students from throughout the Bay Area marched up Market Street in San Francisco in the hopes of bringing attention to the environmental crisis. It's a cause they say is far more important than a day in the classroom.

San Jose cops threatening to ignore vaccine mandate is 'huge, huge problem'

The city of San Jose and the union representing its police department are in ongoing negotiations to avert a serious shortage of officers. Nearly 150 officers have said they won't comply with the city's new vaccine mandate.

Arrest warrant issued for Brian Laundrie for 'unauthorized use' of credit cards related to Gabby Petito case

Brian Laundrie is now officially a wanted man. While police previously classified him only as a missing person of interest in Gabby Petito’s disappearance, the FBI now says there is a warrant out for his arrest.

California could lose millions in emergency rental assistance

The first round of federal funding for emergency rental relief during the coronavirus pandemic must be obligated by the end of September or else California may be forced to forfeit millions.

Tennessee Kroger shooting: Police say 13 injured, 1 killed, shooter dead

Thirteen people were shot and one victim was killed after a suspect opened fire in a Kroger supermarket in Collierville, Tennessee, according to law enforcement.

$20K reward offered to stop serial slingshot shooter in San Jose

So far this year, someone has launched ball bearings "at potentially lethal" speeds into windows at least 20 times, resulting in more than $500,000 in damages, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.

Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis testifies in Theranos trial

Former Secretary of Defense General James Mattis took the witness stand Wednesday in the federal fraud case against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.

South Bay's push to prevent gun violence, address mental health
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A new effort is underway in the South Bay to prevent gun violence and deal with mental health issues. KTVU investigative reporter Brooks Jarosz explores how San Jose is working to stop tragedies before they occur.

Where is Brian? Dive team called to preserve amid search for person of interest in Gabby Petito case

Law enforcement spent another day Wednesday searching a Venice preserve for Brian Laundrie, the person of interest in the Gabby Petito case. For the first time, investigators brought in a dive team and cellular signal boosters.

‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice

The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.

Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89

Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.

Retired teachers in California struggle to make ends meet with no access to Social Security

Many retired educators in California are finding retirement far less comfortable than they had assumed. That's because by law, they aren't allowed to collect Social Security benefits, though many have paid into the system.