New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools

The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.

Truckee plane crash kills all 4 aboard near Tahoe airport

Four people died from a plane crash in Truckee Monday afternoon. The crash remains under investigation.

Berkeley's Fish House draws inspiration from nature

The unconventional Fish House in Berkeley draws inspiration from nature and is deemed the safest house in the world.

Simone Biles withdrew from Olympics gymnastics final to protect team, self

U.S. star Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics after not being in the right headspace to compete.

Fish House: the safest house in the world
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For this Zip Trip special, KTVU's Claudine Wong introduces the Fish House in Berkeley, which was deemed as the safest house in the world.

California EDD can't freeze unemployment checks, must 'pay now' during eligibility investigations

As a result of a class action lawsuit, the EDD must now stop its policy of freezing benefits for people whose existing claims have eligibility questions and instead continue sending checks while they investigate the problem.

Three members of Piedmont family killed in Minnesota crash

The Piedmont community is in mourning. Community members said three members of a family of four were killed in a fatal crash in Minnesota over the weekend. Their teenage son was among the survivors.

Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer attacked and robbed near her Oakland Jack London Square home

Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured. 

Quadriplegic former Cal rugby star finds true calling as motivational speaker

Former University of California Berkeley rugby star Robert Paylor says in many ways, he is doing better than ever, even if he still needs a wheelchair.

Family mourns woman shot dead in latest East Bay freeway shooting

India Prince, 24, of Antioch was killed while driving along westbound Highway 4 in Concord at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

New COVID questions arise amidst rapid spread of the delta variant

Dr. John Schwartzberg, a UC Berkeley Infectious Disease Expert, answered questions people may have about the COVID vaccines.

Face masks now required in all San Mateo County buildings

San Mateo County is now requiring everyone to wear face covering inside county buildings, regardless of vaccination status.

Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit

The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla’s long-term viability raised during its early years of losses and production problems.

Satellite image shows heavy smoke from Dixie Fire, California's largest wildfire

The Dixie Fire, raging in Butte and Plumas Counties, has now become California’s largest wildfire, exploding to roughly the size of New York City, and a chance of thunderstorms later this week potentially threatened to make the already dire situation worse.

San Francisco congestion pricing plan would charge high-income drivers

Drivers who earn a high income would be charged for entering the city's downtown during peak times under a plan being considered by San Francisco transportation officials. 

Woman who mistook car for Uber stabbed up to 120 times, expert testifies

There were more than 100 stab wounds on a South Carolina university student killed by a man who attacked her after she mistakenly thought his car was her Uber ride, a pathologist testified Monday.

Nearly 500 San Francisco bars may check customers' COVID vaccination status

In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.

Western US wildfires burn hundreds of homes, threaten thousands more

The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.