Dramatic drop in bridge toll fare cheats
There are fewer toll cheats on Bay Area bridges thanks to a new law that requires car dealers to issue temporary license plates before a car hits the road with numbers that can be tracked. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports on the new data from the Bay Area Toll Authority.
There are fewer toll cheats on Bay Area bridges thanks to a new law that requires car dealers to issue temporary license plates before a car hits the road with numbers that can be tracked. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports on the new data from the Bay Area Toll Authority.
Donor gives Devon ??Lil Picasso? Mosley Jr. an iPad upgrade for his amazing artwork
When we first met Devon Mosley Jr., his work was being displayed at a youth art exhibit. Dubbed 'Lil Picasso, he was drawing with chalk, paint and crayons. He told us he wanted to draw with an Apple pen and iPad. Now weeks later, a generous KTVU viewer has made that wish come true.
When we first met Devon Mosley Jr., his work was being displayed at a youth art exhibit. Dubbed 'Lil Picasso, he was drawing with chalk, paint and crayons. He told us he wanted to draw with an Apple pen and iPad. Now weeks later, a generous KTVU viewer has made that wish come true.
Housing development erected in West Oakland in 10 days
A Bay Area developer is using a new way to build large-scale projects. KTVU's Rob Roth reports one of which went up in West Oakland, was completed in an impressive 10 days.
A Bay Area developer is using a new way to build large-scale projects. KTVU's Rob Roth reports one of which went up in West Oakland, was completed in an impressive 10 days.
Fremont husband, father of teen, identified as pedestrian killed in Hayward
A Fremont man's family says they're searching for answers and want to know how his life could have ended in a fatal Hayward pedestrian collision that killed him and injured another this week. KTVU's Amber Lee reports the accident happened when an argument between two people spilled onto the street. Police have not identified the other person involved.
A Fremont man's family says they're searching for answers and want to know how his life could have ended in a fatal Hayward pedestrian collision that killed him and injured another this week. KTVU's Amber Lee reports the accident happened when an argument between two people spilled onto the street. Police have not identified the other person involved.
Judge: Oakland police still far from meeting civil rights reforms, 16 years later
When 119 Oakland residents sued the city because of a band of rogue officers who planted drugs and beat up citizens, the deal made at the time was this: The police department would pay the plaintiffs $11 million and agree to be placed under federal watch for five years.
When 119 Oakland residents sued the city because of a band of rogue officers who planted drugs and beat up citizens, the deal made at the time was this: The police department would pay the plaintiffs $11 million and agree to be placed under federal watch for five years.
Rope resembling noose found at Oakland elementary school, parents say
A disturbing image of a rope hanging from a fence at an East Bay school has some parents outraged. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports the rope was found early Wednesday morning at Chabot Elementary in Oakland before school was in session and some say it resembles a noose.
A disturbing image of a rope hanging from a fence at an East Bay school has some parents outraged. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports the rope was found early Wednesday morning at Chabot Elementary in Oakland before school was in session and some say it resembles a noose.
Fremont gets a jump start on planned nationwide gun reform rallies
Gun reform rallies are planned across the nation on Saturday, but in Fremont, protesters got a jump start on things Friday night. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports organizers worry momentum eases with every day that passes since the last mass shooting.
Gun reform rallies are planned across the nation on Saturday, but in Fremont, protesters got a jump start on things Friday night. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports organizers worry momentum eases with every day that passes since the last mass shooting.
Fremont considers homeless navigation center location proposals
A community meeting over a new homeless center in Fremont drew a large crowd Wednesday night as the city struggles to convince the naysayers. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports two locations are proposed for the city?s first-ever navigation center, one on surplus property on Decoto Road and the other in a parking lot behind City Hall.
A community meeting over a new homeless center in Fremont drew a large crowd Wednesday night as the city struggles to convince the naysayers. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports two locations are proposed for the city?s first-ever navigation center, one on surplus property on Decoto Road and the other in a parking lot behind City Hall.
Oakland man loses 12 family members in 3 years to gun violence
At a night of healing in Oakland, hosted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, one man said mass shootings make headlines, but gun violence in Oakland that claims lives is often overlooked. KTVU's Amber Lee reports from the gathering held at Frank Ogawa Plaza.
At a night of healing in Oakland, hosted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, one man said mass shootings make headlines, but gun violence in Oakland that claims lives is often overlooked. KTVU's Amber Lee reports from the gathering held at Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Roving A's hot-dog vendor working on PhD, is also vegetarian
Hot dogs at the ballpark ? a tradition almost as old as baseball itself. Hal Gordon ? or Hal the hot dog guy, as the fans know him ? is a true throwback, from his outfit to his accessories. KTVU's Scott Reiss reports Hal has moved from city to city and is working on his PhD at Berkeley.
Hot dogs at the ballpark ? a tradition almost as old as baseball itself. Hal Gordon ? or Hal the hot dog guy, as the fans know him ? is a true throwback, from his outfit to his accessories. KTVU's Scott Reiss reports Hal has moved from city to city and is working on his PhD at Berkeley.
26-year-old Livermore woman killed crossing street, neighbors say intersection is dangerous
More than 100 people gathered Monday for a candlelight vigil at a crosswalk in Livermore to remember a 26-year-old woman who was hit by a car and died crossing the street. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports residents said the intersection is dangerous and more needs to be done to keep pedestrians safe.
More than 100 people gathered Monday for a candlelight vigil at a crosswalk in Livermore to remember a 26-year-old woman who was hit by a car and died crossing the street. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports residents said the intersection is dangerous and more needs to be done to keep pedestrians safe.
Oakland's Willow Park, once a playground for children, now overrun by drug deals, unsanitary conditions
At one time Willow Park in West Oakland was filled with children. But these days, the swings sit still and the play structure is long gone. KTVU's Rob Roth reports adults outnumber the kids these days and children fear the park because of open drug dealing and unsanitary conditions.
At one time Willow Park in West Oakland was filled with children. But these days, the swings sit still and the play structure is long gone. KTVU's Rob Roth reports adults outnumber the kids these days and children fear the park because of open drug dealing and unsanitary conditions.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco live at A's Root Beer Float Day 2019
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco live at A's Root Beer Float Day 2019
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco live at A's Root Beer Float Day 2019
Oakland chef wins on Food Network?s ?Chopped?
A local chef was just crowned the latest champion of the Food Network's popular show, 'Chopped.' KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports Chef Rashad Armstead was the owner of popular barbecue popup, Crave BBQ and opened a restaurant called Grammies Down Home Cooking. He never dreamed of this latest opportunity, which led to victory.
A local chef was just crowned the latest champion of the Food Network's popular show, 'Chopped.' KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports Chef Rashad Armstead was the owner of popular barbecue popup, Crave BBQ and opened a restaurant called Grammies Down Home Cooking. He never dreamed of this latest opportunity, which led to victory.
City officials admit they can?t keep pace with Oakland?s exploding homeless population
Oakland's homeless population has gone up 47 percent in the last two years. KTVU's Amber Lee reports from three different homeless encampments, including one at Mosswood Park. The mayor says she's not surprised by the numbers and that the city has added beds and is expanding existing programs.
Oakland's homeless population has gone up 47 percent in the last two years. KTVU's Amber Lee reports from three different homeless encampments, including one at Mosswood Park. The mayor says she's not surprised by the numbers and that the city has added beds and is expanding existing programs.
Homeless encampment removed from area near Oakland Home Depot store
A Home Depot store in Oakland was reportedly losing millions of dollars in theft and now a homeless encampment near that store has been removed by the city at the store's request. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports the retailer has no plans to leave, which is why they worked with the city so closely to get the camp cleared.
A Home Depot store in Oakland was reportedly losing millions of dollars in theft and now a homeless encampment near that store has been removed by the city at the store's request. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports the retailer has no plans to leave, which is why they worked with the city so closely to get the camp cleared.
Freeway shooting shuts down northbound lanes of I-880 in Oakland
All lanes of northbound I-880 south of 98th Avenue in Oakland were shutdown for about two hours after a driver opened fire on a passenger of another vehicle during the Monday evening commute, California Highway Patrol-Golden Gate Division reported. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports from the scene.
All lanes of northbound I-880 south of 98th Avenue in Oakland were shutdown for about two hours after a driver opened fire on a passenger of another vehicle during the Monday evening commute, California Highway Patrol-Golden Gate Division reported. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports from the scene.
Oakland?s 3 O?Clock Rock music education program heading to Memphis
An East Bay man has turned his love for rock 'n' roll into an after-school program and summer camp. KTVU's Amber Lee reports on Oakland's 3 O'Clock Rock, sees them in action ahead of their big field trip to Memphis where they will perform gigs.
An East Bay man has turned his love for rock 'n' roll into an after-school program and summer camp. KTVU's Amber Lee reports on Oakland's 3 O'Clock Rock, sees them in action ahead of their big field trip to Memphis where they will perform gigs.
Oakland to get 9th marijuana dispensary since state legalized recreational sales
Oakland is getting its 9th marijuana dispensary since sales of recreational cannabis became legal in California back in January 2018. Have a Heart Oakland co-owner Joshua Case says he doesn't think it's ironic at all that they'll be neighbors with OPD headquarters since they went through the proper legal channels to set up shop.
Oakland is getting its 9th marijuana dispensary since sales of recreational cannabis became legal in California back in January 2018. Have a Heart Oakland co-owner Joshua Case says he doesn't think it's ironic at all that they'll be neighbors with OPD headquarters since they went through the proper legal channels to set up shop.
Large pothole, emergency road repairs on southbound I-880 in Oakland
A large pothole is undergoing emergency repairs on southbound I-880 in Oakland south of I-980. KTVU's Henry Lee reports CHP says some motorists may have sustained damage to their vehicles if they drove over the gaping hole before law enforcement arrived at the scene.
A large pothole is undergoing emergency repairs on southbound I-880 in Oakland south of I-980. KTVU's Henry Lee reports CHP says some motorists may have sustained damage to their vehicles if they drove over the gaping hole before law enforcement arrived at the scene.