Excessive heat alert issued for Bay Area this week
The season’s first major heat wave is set to hit the Bay Area this week, and emergency officials are warning residents to be prepared and aware of heat-related dangers.
The season’s first major heat wave is set to hit the Bay Area this week, and emergency officials are warning residents to be prepared and aware of heat-related dangers.
Two people critically injured in Walnut Creek hit-and-run, one in custody
A person was arrested after a crash in Walnut Creek that left two people injured on Sunday, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
A person was arrested after a crash in Walnut Creek that left two people injured on Sunday, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Round-the-clock preparations are underway as SF is set to host massive, sold-out surprise rave concert
Excitement was building on Friday night in San Francisco in anticipation of a huge, sold-out rave concert at Civic Center Plaza. Crews worked round the clock to set the stage for Saturday's massive event. Fred Again, a DJ and artist from the U.K., is headlining the concert with Scrillex.
Excitement was building on Friday night in San Francisco in anticipation of a huge, sold-out rave concert at Civic Center Plaza. Crews worked round the clock to set the stage for Saturday's massive event. Fred Again, a DJ and artist from the U.K., is headlining the concert with Scrillex.
Police arrest 80 protesters at UC Santa Cruz after tense standoff
Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks.
Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks.
As a felon, Donald Trump can no longer travel to 38 countries
The former president may have trouble gaining entry to these countries as a convicted felon. See the full list.
The former president may have trouble gaining entry to these countries as a convicted felon. See the full list.
West Coast Wrap: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Strong reaction across the country to a historic verdict: former President Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts. Trump is the first former president to ever be convicted of a felony. He was convicted of falsifying business records in order to cover up a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels.
Strong reaction across the country to a historic verdict: former President Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts. Trump is the first former president to ever be convicted of a felony. He was convicted of falsifying business records in order to cover up a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.