New scam uses images of your home to extort you | West Coast Wrap
A Nevada woman is warning others about a troubling new scam that uses images of your home to convince you to send money to thieves.
Northern California restaurant tops list of award-winning eateries in the U.S. ‘worth the drive’
A Northern California restaurant tops a new list of award-winning eateries in the U.S. ‘"worth the drive."
U.S. News college rankings are out, here's how California colleges fared
U.S. News & World Report has released its closely followed annual college rankings, with California universities again topping the list.
These Bay Area cities hailed as best for women: study
Figures show on average, women earn only about 84 cents to every dollar paid to men. Bay Area cities were ranked among the best places for women to thrive in America.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
Women only rideshare service | West Coast Wrap
A unique rideshare service that's only for women. How concerns about safety led to the creation of a company where all the drivers have one thing in common.
These Bay Area cities ranked among the rudest in America
From talking on speakerphone while in public to being impolite towards service workers, there are certain behaviors many consider socially disrespectful. A new analysis lists two Bay Area cities among the rudest in the U.S.
Researchers discover nearly 200-year-old message in a bottle: 'Absolutely magic moment'
A message rolled up inside a flask and left at an ancient archaeological site nearly 200 years ago was discovered by a group of volunteers surveying the area in northern France.
Healthy Aging Month: Keys to living well
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes take an in-depth look at the keys to healthy aging with Dr. Rita Ng, Physician in Chief at Kaiser Permanente.
Green Day punk rockers return to their East Bay roots for top honors
The punk rock band Green Day returned home to the East Bay on Sunday to a roaring crowd of die-hard fans, not at a concert venue, but this time at a 7-Eleven in Pinole with a storied past.
Drones flying in fire zones | West Coast Wrap
Crews working to contain wildfires across the West are facing a different kind of challenge -- unauthorized drones flying into fire zones. We'll look at how these incursions are forcing firefighting planes and helicopters to stay grounded.
Electro-pop duo Goldfish plays free SF Live concert in Union Square
A number of parties are working to perk up San Francisco's downtown. Among them is SF Live, a six-month free concert series put on by arts and music producers Illuminate, the S.F. Parks Alliance, Noise Pop promoters and the Union Square Alliance.
Facebook scam targets music fans, leaving artists feeling ripped off
A scam unfolding on Facebook involves posts that pose as well-known musicians' accounts.
Boat with fireworks, ammunition explodes in California | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- immigration is one of the most important issues for voters across the country and that's especially true in the border state of Arizona where a controversial immigration measure is on the ballot this election. Coming up -- how that measure could affect the election and what voters in the battleground state want to hear from the presidential candidates. Plus -- geologists in Hawaii taking advantage of an ongoing volcanic eruption. How they're carefully collecting lava samples and what they're hoping to learn.
Maya Angelou monument unveiled at San Francisco Public Library
Author, poet, consummate performer, singer, dancer, activist, freedom fighter, professor, feminist, humanitarian, songwriter and yes, even a Muni streetcar operator.
Where California ranks in helping homeless people the most: study
Homelessness is not a problem unique to California; it is seen in each state. A study from nonprofit organization SmileHub released a new report Tuesday on the states that help those experiencing homelessness the most in 2024.
Bay Area teen named USA Mullet Champion after being bullied
It’s a lesson in moxie, determination, and staying true to who you are. And if you’re so lucky, you may be awarded with prizes, celebratory recognition, and even be able to share your story widely.
Newsom signs housing bills, help for veterans
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday held a news conference to sign legislation aimed at addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing.
A look at the people who have died at Santa Rita Jail
Santa Rita Jail based in Dublin, Calif. has the highest number of inmate deaths in the Bay Area. KTVU takes an unprecedented look at who is dying and why.
Non-profit supporting Oakland foster youth with high quality housing
Foster youth are more likely to become homeless after aging out of the system compared to their peers, but one program provides for young adults in foster care with a comfortable place to live, resources, and the tools they need to enter adulthood.