Salesforce stock value plummets, company loses nearly $50B in value in one day
San Francisco-based tech company Salesforce lost tens of billions in valuation this week, all after the company showed less-than-impressive growth in a quarterly financial report.
Escaped inmate captured in San Jose hotel with girlfriend: sheriff
An escaped inmate from San Benito County was located and captured along with his girlfriend at a hotel in San Jose on Wednesday night, sheriff's officials said.
New San Jose waterpark to open at Raging Waters site
The Bay Area's newest waterpark, CaliBunga, is set to open in June. The 23-acre park boasts as Northern California's largest water park.
Video: Smash-and-grab at Watsonville marijuana dispensary
Surveillance video released by Watsonville police shows at least a dozen suspects ramming an SUV into a marijuana dispensary and then walking out with boxes of product.
Hella Cool Gigs: Trailblazers
A crew of unique outdoors-lovers set out each day to make sure hikers have what they need: a trail. They show KTVU?s Crystal Bailey what it?s like to blaze a trail.
West Coast Wrap: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A judge denies all but one of Scott Peterson's requests to test evidence for DNA. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial jury ends first day of deliberation. Also, Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz is removed from his leadership role, with the Mayor of Seattle saying Diaz will be reassigned to special projects.
West Coast Wrap: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Firefighters across the West Coast are being called on to help fight a massive wildfire in New Mexico. Plus, an update on another fire burning tonight in Nevada. Also, strikes are expanding on UC campuses across the state with pro-Palestinian supporters walking picket lines at two more universities.
Goodwill works: breaking employment barriers though second chances
KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the power of second chances with Jonathan "JT" Toledo, Director of Operations at Goodwill SF Bay.
COVID cases driven by "flirt" subvariants on the rise
New data indicates COVID cases are on the rise in California, driven by a series of new strains of the virus known as "flirt" subvariants. As we head towards summer, those more transmissible subvariants have now overtaken the previous winter strain. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease expert at UCSF about effective our current COVID vaccines are against the new strains.
Congress calls for full investigation into FCI Dublin
Six weeks after the Bureau of Prisons abruptly shut down FCI Dublin, ten U.S. representatives including several from the Bay Area are calling for a full investigation into the corrections facility, including hearings on the closure and the past cultures of abuse and treatment of inmates. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Greg Lee discuss the request with East Bay congressman Mark DeSaulnier.
Oakland Ballers sell out home opener
The Oakland Ballers, The Town’s newest professional baseball team, announced that tickets to its upcoming home opener have sold out, with a capacity crowd of 4,000 expected at newly refurbished Raimondi Park.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
Voices for Change: AAPI Heritage Month
In this episode of 'Voices for Change,' we continue our celebration of AAPI Heritage month. We speak to community leaders and advocates who are working to shine a light on the diverse cultures, share the unique stories and lift up future generations.
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
Sex assault healing center being built with FCI Dublin lawsuit money
A California lawyer is building a sexual assault healing center with the millions she and her clients plan to be awarded in the dozens of FCI Dublin civil suits.
California governor promised 1,200 tiny homes, yet none have opened a year later
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. In a year, none have opened.
FCI Dublin: Congress calls for hearings to investigate prison closure
Ten Congressional leaders on Friday called for a hearing and investigation into the recent closure and transfer of 605 women from the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin.
Jenny Lin's parents cope with pain 30 years after girl's unsolved homicide
The search for justice in a decades-long homicide case continues. The family of Jenny Lin, the 14-year-old girl who was killed in her Castro Valley home nearly 30 years ago on May 27, 1994, gathered for a memorial service.
Bay Area high school senior's art to hang in U.S. Capitol
A Burlingame high school senior won first place for her artwork as a part of the congressional art competition. The piece focuses on raising awareness about gun violence in America. The winner was selected by Rep. Kevin Mullin from California's 15th district and the teen's art will be displayed in Washington, D.C. at the Capitol building. For more on her work, KTVU's Crystal Bailey is joined live in the studio by Lauren Cheng.
Jay Pharoah live in the KTVU studio, compares socks with Christien Kafton
Stand-up comic, actor and former SNL cast member Jay Pharoah joins KTVU's Christien Kafton live in the studio with a preview of Fox's brand new summer game show: "The Quiz with Balls".