49ers fans return to Levi’s Stadium for first time in 18 months

The last time fans saw the Niners play in Santa Clara was the NFC Championship game in January 2020 before the pandemic.

SF elections chief prepares for quickly approaching recall vote

John Arntz is the director of elections for the county and city of San Francisco. Once the Lieutenant Governor set the date for the gubernatorial recall election, Arntz and other election chiefs statewide began staffing up and doing the work they usually have more than a year to do—in just weeks.

San Francisco wants to rename street after elderly Asian man killed in attack

A member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday introduced a resolution to rename a street in the city's Anza Vista neighborhood after an elderly Asian man who died after being violently shoved to the ground in January.

Philippines’ first-ever gold medalist also winning cash, housing and other prizes

A windfall of financial rewards awaits 30-year-old weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who won the first Olympic gold medal for the Philippines in nearly a century.

Zip Trips explores the North Bay
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Join KTVU for a tour through the North Bay to see highlights, like the stunning views and unique cuisine, as well as some hidden gems that give it a strong sense of community and identity. Join us on Friday, July 30 at 9 AM when we hit the road.

Bob Odenkirk collapses on 'Better Call Saul' set

"Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the show's New Mexico set on Tuesday and had to be hospitalized. 

PG&E hauls away dead trees from 2020 wildfires

PG&E on Tuesday, took a big extra step to placate landowners whose lands were scorched and left with hundreds of thousands of dead trees lying around.

Another drugstore theft in SF as foe lashes out at Newsom

Four women ran off after stealing from the CVS pharmacy at Van Ness and Jackson in San Francisco at about 5:50 p.m. Monday.

Simone Biles Olympics withdrawal puts spotlight on athletes' mental health

American powerhouse, Simone Biles, made the decision Tuesday to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics team final. A move Biles said she made to protect her mental health.

Felton Music Hall forced to close again one month after reopening due to COVID outbreak

Four Santa Cruz County residents were hospitalized due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Felton Music Hall, forcing the venue to close again just one month after reopening.

Audit: California prison program illegally spent $1.3M

A California prison program legally spent $1.3 million on goods and salaries, state auditors said Tuesday.

Bay Area cities maintain top spots for most educated in U.S., study shows

The Bay Area boasts some of the country's best views, architecture, and wine of course. The region is also home to some of the nation's most educated, according to a new study.

Three California grocery stores cited for not providing employees with paid COVID-19 sick leave

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited three El Super grocery stores for a total of more than $447,000 after they allegedly failed to provide paid sick leave to 95 employees affected by COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.

No stopping this year's Oakland Tech valedictorian as he holds free summer science camp

There’s no resting on laurels or slowing down for Oakland Technical High School graduate and this year’s valedictorian, Ahmed Muhammad, as the teen has spent his summer dedicated to his mission to give back to the community he loves.

NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols

The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.

COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.