Woman of the Year: Former Giants announcer Renel Brooks-Moon honored
Iconic Bay Area voice Renel Brooks-Moon was honored at the State Capitol for her trailblazing career and her work and advocacy in the community.
Iconic Bay Area voice Renel Brooks-Moon was honored at the State Capitol for her trailblazing career and her work and advocacy in the community.
End of era: Golden Gate Fields closes after 83 years
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.
Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley has ended its 83-year run, leaving behind a rich history and a flood of memories, as well as some controversy. The horse track is also holding an auction to sell its equipment.
Kite surfer spells HELP in sand; prompts Santa Cruz rescue
A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday after he spelled out HELP in the sand with rocks, which triggered a successful CalFire helicopter extraction.
A kite surfer was rescued on Sunday after he spelled out HELP in the sand with rocks, which triggered a successful CalFire helicopter extraction.
Apple says new A.I. features will be added to its products in the fall
Apple says it’ll call its A.I. technology ‘Apple Intelligence’, according to the Associated Press.
Apple says it’ll call its A.I. technology ‘Apple Intelligence’, according to the Associated Press.
Theatre company loses everything in fire, just as they prepare new show
A local theatre company is asking for help after a fire destroyed their warehouse containing more than 40 years-worth of their props, costumes, sets, and historical records, just four days before their next performance.
A local theatre company is asking for help after a fire destroyed their warehouse containing more than 40 years-worth of their props, costumes, sets, and historical records, just four days before their next performance.
Powell Street upgrade includes dramatic lighting, wider sidewalks
Powell Street is one of San Francisco's most recognized thoroughfares.
Powell Street is one of San Francisco's most recognized thoroughfares.
Majority of employment growth since COVID-19 goes to immigrants, report finds
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
A report finds that immigrants accounted for most of U.S. job growth since 2019, while employment growth for U.S.-born workers declined.
GOP blocks latest bill designed to protect access to contraception
KTVU'S Heather Holmes goes in-depth with reproductive rights expert and Georgetown professor Michele Goodwin to discuss the latest proposal to protect reproductive rights thwarted by Republican lawmakers.
KTVU'S Heather Holmes goes in-depth with reproductive rights expert and Georgetown professor Michele Goodwin to discuss the latest proposal to protect reproductive rights thwarted by Republican lawmakers.
A college for special needs adults serves as a forever school
Students here will tell you that being at the College of Adaptive Arts in Saratoga is about belonging. The college was founded by two women who 15 years ago saw a need and decided to fill it.
Students here will tell you that being at the College of Adaptive Arts in Saratoga is about belonging. The college was founded by two women who 15 years ago saw a need and decided to fill it.
World's 1st drone delivery trials achieved on Mount Everest, Chinese tech firm says
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
Zip Trips: Saratoga
KTVU takes a tour of Saratoga during its summer Zip Trips.
KTVU takes a tour of Saratoga during its summer Zip Trips.
Zip Trips: Saratoga's College of the Adaptive Arts
Claudine Wong features Saratoga's College of the Adaptive Arts
Claudine Wong features Saratoga's College of the Adaptive Arts
Zip Trips: Saratoga trivia
Frank Mallicoat asks Saratogans if they know their town history.
Frank Mallicoat asks Saratogans if they know their town history.
Zip Trips: Where Ronnie Lott gets his coffee in Saratoga
Check out where former 49 Ronnie Lott gets his coffee in Saratoga.
Check out where former 49 Ronnie Lott gets his coffee in Saratoga.
Zip Trips: Cool cars of Saratoga
Frank Mallicoat shows off the cool cars of Saratoga.
Frank Mallicoat shows off the cool cars of Saratoga.
West Coast Wrap: June 6, 2024
Former President Trump arrives in San Francisco. We have a breakdown of how he's wrapping the first day of a West Coast tour. Also, cell phone video captures Seattle police officers beating a screaming man with batons. An attorney weighs in on what some believe is excessive use of force.
Former President Trump arrives in San Francisco. We have a breakdown of how he's wrapping the first day of a West Coast tour. Also, cell phone video captures Seattle police officers beating a screaming man with batons. An attorney weighs in on what some believe is excessive use of force.
SF Downtown First Thursdays returns for round two
A popular San Francisco block party returns tonight for a much anticipated encore. Last month, 20,000 people turned out for the debut of Downtown First Thursdays in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood; featuring a live DJ set by Aluna, an outdoor art gallery and food vendors filling 2nd Street between Market and Folsom. It's all part of an effort to breathe life back into parts of the city still struggling to recover from the pandemic and tonight the June block party kicks off with an emphasis on Pride. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Manny Yekutiel, co-founder of the Civic Joy Fund, the organization funding and co-presenting Downtown First Thursdays, about what we can expect tonight.
A popular San Francisco block party returns tonight for a much anticipated encore. Last month, 20,000 people turned out for the debut of Downtown First Thursdays in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood; featuring a live DJ set by Aluna, an outdoor art gallery and food vendors filling 2nd Street between Market and Folsom. It's all part of an effort to breathe life back into parts of the city still struggling to recover from the pandemic and tonight the June block party kicks off with an emphasis on Pride. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Manny Yekutiel, co-founder of the Civic Joy Fund, the organization funding and co-presenting Downtown First Thursdays, about what we can expect tonight.
Sacramento WWII Veteran honored in Normandy for 80th D-Day Anniversary
Among those honored by President Biden, 99-year-old Ken Mar of Sacramento. Mar is the last surviving Chinese-American prisoner of war from WWII. In 2020 was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal; the highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Among those honored by President Biden, 99-year-old Ken Mar of Sacramento. Mar is the last surviving Chinese-American prisoner of war from WWII. In 2020 was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal; the highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
San Francisco 2nd annual Juneteenth parade & festival
This weekend, San Francisco will host the city's 2nd annual Juneteenth parade and festival. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Sheryl Davis, Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission about the big plans for this Saturday's celebration.
This weekend, San Francisco will host the city's 2nd annual Juneteenth parade and festival. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Sheryl Davis, Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission about the big plans for this Saturday's celebration.
Surfrider issues 2023 clean water report
Volunteers hit the beaches in several states to take water samples and test the health of ocean waters, and now the 2023 results are in. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the findings with Mara Dias, Senior Manager of the Surfrider Foundation's Clean Water Initiative.
Volunteers hit the beaches in several states to take water samples and test the health of ocean waters, and now the 2023 results are in. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the findings with Mara Dias, Senior Manager of the Surfrider Foundation's Clean Water Initiative.