One person killed, another injured in freeway shooting along Highway 4

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly shooting on Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. It marks the fifth shooting along that stretch of roadway in three months.

Off-duty Alameda County firefighter saves overdose victim on international flight

As an Alameda County firefighter-paramedic for Alameda County Fire, Eddie Pastora has saved people's lives countless times. But his heroic efforts last Thursday were unlike any he's faced before.

‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US

Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.

Monkeypox: CDC monitoring more than 200 people in 25 US states

As cases of the coronavirus and its contagious delta variant continue to rise, U.S. health officials are monitoring another virus: monkeypox.

Stanford requiring vaccinations for fall as new breakthrough cases reported

The university confirmed that seven people on campus tested positive for COVID this week. School officials said all seven were vaccinated and had symptoms.

Cleveland Guardians: MLB team dropping Indians name

Cleveland's MLB club announced on Friday it would be changing its mascot to the Guardians.

The hidden town of Canyon provides a simpler way of life

Canyon is a small hidden town between Oakland and Moraga that provides a simpler way of life in a natural setting.

Alabama official recorded using N-word at council meeting

Attendees and a livestream audience watched John “Tommy” Bryant, who is White, stand up and use a racial epithet at an Alabama city council meeting.

Daytime adventure to Mount Diablo offers some of the best panoramic views

In terms of gas tank getaways, Mt. Diablo is an awesome place to visit. The south gate in Danville is just one spot where you can start your trek up the mountain.

Zip Trip: Canyon
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For today's Zip Trip specials, KTVU's Frank Mallicoat introduced the town of Canyon, a hidden gem between Oakland and Moraga.

Woman killed in early morning hit-and-run crash in San Jose

For hours the intersection of Tully Road and Kenoga Drive in San Jose was cordoned off as police worked the scene of a deadly hit-and-run.

California inmates indicted in $1.4M EDD fraud scheme, feds say

Federal officials said the two inmates worked from their respective correctional facilities at Kern Valley State Prison and California Correctional Institute in coordination with someone on the outside to submit false unemployment claims.

Weather remains a concern as western wildfires intensify

The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.