America's top restaurants for customer satisfaction
Inflation has made dining out more of a luxury these days, but despite higher prices, Americans' satisfaction with their restaurant experiences has actually risen a bit over the past year – and the people have spoken when it comes to the places they love most.
San Francisco's Camp Mather is 100 years old
A family camp attended by generations of San Franciscans, including one who later became a Supreme Court justice, is celebrating a milestone 100th anniversary.
West Coast Wrap: June 24, 2024
On the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Arizona's abortion politics return to the national spotlight. We have Vice President Kamala Harris' passionate remarks on the issue during today's trip to Phoenix. And, how former president Trump is taking on the issue. In the runup to this week's debate. And, nearly one thousand homes were destroyed by wildfires in New Mexico and two people were killed. Details on the reward now being offered by the FBI for information on who started those fires.
Following FBI raid, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao declares innocence, won't resign
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since FBI agents raided her home last week, defiantly declaring that she is innocent and that she won't step down from her post.
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
A smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer festival emphasizes celebrating community, culture and Juneteenth.
El Tri brings American Sign Language to Music in the Park
Music in the Park is back in San Jose with five shows downtown. The summer series kicks off this weekend with popular Mexican rock and roll band El Tri set to perform Saturday night. The group is doing something special, by incorporating American Sign Language interpreters into their performances in an effort to make them more accessible. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with El Tri frontman Alex Lora and ASL interpreter Alberto Medero about tomorrow's big show.
Helping children with anxiety get to sleep
Bedtime can be frustrating for both parents and kids, with some children unable to go to sleep and stay asleep. A recent national poll found that a lot of kids cannot fall asleep due to worries or anxiety before bedtime, with 1 in 4 parents describing getting their child to bed as "difficult". KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the potential causes of bedtime anxiety and how to help ease them with Dr. Malika Closson, Consulting Clinical Psychiatrist with Freespira.
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Bay Area
While this is just the third year Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday, the city of San Francisco has been celebrating Emancipation Day for nearly 80 years. KTVU's Alex Savidge sits down with historian John Templeton, author of "Our Roots Run Deep: The Black Experience in California" for more on how the community in the Bay Area marks Juneteenth.
Zip Trips: Pleasanton
KTVU takes of tour of Pleasanton during its summer Zip Trips.
Zip Trips: Taste of the Town in Pleasanton
Sal Castaneda gives a tasting tour of Pleasanton.
Zip Trips: Pleasanton's groovy music
East Bay Grooveline plays groovy music in Pleasanton.
Zip Trips: Pleasanton food and drinks
Sal Castaneda joins us with a taste of some of the food and drinks you can find in Pleasanton.
Willie Mays remembered for breaking barriers on and off the field
As we honor the legacy of Willie Mays' baseball career, we can’t forget the steps he took towards civil rights during the height of a controversial time in our history.
Opening date announced for new Bay Area water park
The Bay Area’s newest waterpark, boasting as the largest in Northern California, has announced its opening date this month.
Family mourns Oakland 16-year-old boy whose body dumped on side of road
Candles, photos, and balloons mark the spot in West Oakland where police say 16-year-old Nathan Chanthavong was found dead.
Nvidia is world's most valuable company
Santa Clara-based Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft as the world's most valued company, with a market cap, Tuesday, that reached $3.3T. Experts said the explosive growth in generative AI has fueled the company's rapid growth.
California junk fee law to go into effect July 1, but will restaurants be exempt?
A new law designed to ban junk fees in California is set to go into effect on July 1. But an 11th hour, "urgency measure," that’s been making its way through the Legislature could allow restaurant surcharges to continue.
FCI Dublin: Bureau of Prisons moves to dismiss class action lawsuit over prison reforms
The Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit against it, arguing that since FCI Dublin is now closed and there are no longer any incarcerated women inside, there is no point to being sued over reforms anymore.
New law: California bars, nightclubs must provide date rape drug testing kits
On July 1, California will put into effect a new law that seeks to help protect bar and nightclub goers from getting unknowingly drugged. Some bar owners take issue with the law.
Rideshare driver sexually assaults passenger | West Coast Wrap
Hired to get her home safely, but instead, authorities say a Washington rideshare driver sexually assaulted his passenger. How authorities say the victim's father tracked down the driver in a confrontation that ended with gunfire. Also, an Oregon teenager says he's traumatized. He's showing off injuries and sharing his terrifying ordeal at an amusement park stuck upside down on an amusement ride for 30 minutes.