Berkeley bans gender-specific words from city code
Berkeley City Council has voted to eliminate gender-specific words from its municipal code. Some of the changes include the word, "manhole" that will now be "maintenance hole." KTVU's Amber Lee reports on local residents reaction.
Berkeley City Council has voted to eliminate gender-specific words from its municipal code. Some of the changes include the word, "manhole" that will now be "maintenance hole." KTVU's Amber Lee reports on local residents reaction.
Oakland City Council votes to ban city use of facial recognition technology
The city of Oakland on Tuesday banned the use of facial recognition technology by city employees, including the Oakland Police Department.
The city of Oakland on Tuesday banned the use of facial recognition technology by city employees, including the Oakland Police Department.
Alameda's U.S.S. Hornet played key role in Apollo 11 mission
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon is one of mankind's greatest scientific achievements. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports from the U.S.S Hornet in Alameda, which played a key role in that mission.
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon is one of mankind's greatest scientific achievements. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports from the U.S.S Hornet in Alameda, which played a key role in that mission.
Flight school owner-instructor killed, student injured in Hayward helicopter crash
A Hayward helicopter crash victim who was killed has been identified as Wayne Prodger, 62, of Sunnyvale, according to officials. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
A Hayward helicopter crash victim who was killed has been identified as Wayne Prodger, 62, of Sunnyvale, according to officials. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Alameda County leaders combating illegal dumping
It's no secret that the city of Oakland has an illegal dumping issue.Driving down some streets you can see piles of trash and other items illegally left behind. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports Alameda County leaders are coming together to combat the mess.
It's no secret that the city of Oakland has an illegal dumping issue.Driving down some streets you can see piles of trash and other items illegally left behind. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports Alameda County leaders are coming together to combat the mess.
Berkeley ranked as worst medium-sized city for 1st time home buyers
Financial website, Wallethub, has ranked Berkeley as the worst medium-sized city in the U.S. for first-time home buyers. KTVU's Rob Roth spoke with Berkeley real estate agents who weighed in with their own opinions.
Financial website, Wallethub, has ranked Berkeley as the worst medium-sized city in the U.S. for first-time home buyers. KTVU's Rob Roth spoke with Berkeley real estate agents who weighed in with their own opinions.
Berkeley considers natural gas ban on new constructions
If passed, Berkeley's proposed natural gas ban in new buildings would be the first of its kind in the country. KTVU's Amber Lee reports not everyone is embracing this idea.
If passed, Berkeley's proposed natural gas ban in new buildings would be the first of its kind in the country. KTVU's Amber Lee reports not everyone is embracing this idea.
Oakland city official wants to close part of 37th Avenue, clear Home Depot homeless encampment
Oakland city councilman Noel Gallo wants to shut down part of 37th Avenue behind the High Street Home Depot for 18 months because of a growing homeless encampment. KTVU's Amber Lee reports he blames the encampment for crime, theft and violence in the surrounding neighborhood.
Oakland city councilman Noel Gallo wants to shut down part of 37th Avenue behind the High Street Home Depot for 18 months because of a growing homeless encampment. KTVU's Amber Lee reports he blames the encampment for crime, theft and violence in the surrounding neighborhood.
?Acts of terrorism?: Oakland Mayor Schaaf criticizes Trump?s immigration policies
?I do not apologize for saying that this president uses terror as a weapon to scare people.? Those are the words of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who has doubled down on her criticism of President Trump's immigration policies. She was on KTVU's Mornings on 2 Monday but faced backlash for how she characterized the president's actions.
?I do not apologize for saying that this president uses terror as a weapon to scare people.? Those are the words of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who has doubled down on her criticism of President Trump's immigration policies. She was on KTVU's Mornings on 2 Monday but faced backlash for how she characterized the president's actions.
?Midnight Basketball? summer program returns to Oakland
A midnight basketball summer program in Oakland has more than 100 people signed up. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports they are ready to hit the courts for safe, positive activity on Friday nights.
A midnight basketball summer program in Oakland has more than 100 people signed up. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports they are ready to hit the courts for safe, positive activity on Friday nights.
Newly released internal probe shows Oakland officers? interactions with teenager used for sex
A 252-page Oakland Police Department internal affairs report into the sex scandal that rocked the agency in 2016 was released Wednesday under California?s new police transparency law. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
A 252-page Oakland Police Department internal affairs report into the sex scandal that rocked the agency in 2016 was released Wednesday under California?s new police transparency law. KTVU's Brooks Jarosz reports.
Grand Jury report finds Oakland Unified School District is failing its students
A scathing grand jury report gives Oakland public schools a failing grade, saying the district has wasted millions of dollars and left its students under-served. Other trouble spots from the report include nepotism and systemic mismanagement. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports one of the grand jury members says the district's problems are pervasive.
A scathing grand jury report gives Oakland public schools a failing grade, saying the district has wasted millions of dollars and left its students under-served. Other trouble spots from the report include nepotism and systemic mismanagement. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports one of the grand jury members says the district's problems are pervasive.
Major delays, Fleet of the Future BART train stuck on the tracks
Major BART delays were reported on Monday after a new Fleet of the Future train got stuck on the tracks in Oakland, officials said. Rob Roth reports.
Major BART delays were reported on Monday after a new Fleet of the Future train got stuck on the tracks in Oakland, officials said. Rob Roth reports.
Mistah F.A.B. recalls going to Warriors games as a kid as the champs prepare to say goodbye to Oakland
For 47 seasons, the Golden State Warriors have called Oracle Arena home. It all comes to an end Thursday at Game 6 of the NBA Finals as they aim for a win over Toronto in what will be their last home game before moving to San Francisco next season. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
For 47 seasons, the Golden State Warriors have called Oracle Arena home. It all comes to an end Thursday at Game 6 of the NBA Finals as they aim for a win over Toronto in what will be their last home game before moving to San Francisco next season. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Body of horse jockey pulled from Lake Del Valle
After hours of searching, divers recovered a body today at Lake Del Valle near Livermore believed to be that of Shawn Spikes. Spikes, a professional horse jockey, had fallen from a boat late yesterday. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
After hours of searching, divers recovered a body today at Lake Del Valle near Livermore believed to be that of Shawn Spikes. Spikes, a professional horse jockey, had fallen from a boat late yesterday. KTVU's Ann Rubin reports.
Budget battle brews at Oakland City Hall
Protesters gathered outside Oakland City Hall Monday, while a budget battle brewed inside the building. The city council is considering two competing budget proposals--one from Mayor Libby Schaaf and the other from board President Rebecca Kaplan.
Protesters gathered outside Oakland City Hall Monday, while a budget battle brewed inside the building. The city council is considering two competing budget proposals--one from Mayor Libby Schaaf and the other from board President Rebecca Kaplan.
Defense claims Ghost Ship fire was arson, blasts Oakland fire battalion chief
Defense attorneys representing Derick Almena and Max Harris, the two defendants criminally charged in the deadly Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire, called their first witnesses Monday at an Alameda County courthouse in Oakland.
Defense attorneys representing Derick Almena and Max Harris, the two defendants criminally charged in the deadly Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire, called their first witnesses Monday at an Alameda County courthouse in Oakland.
North Bay fire authorities provide update on Sand Fire
North Bay fire authorities provide update on Sand Fire
North Bay fire authorities provide update on Sand Fire
KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports on San Carlos neighborhood wildfire drill
KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports on San Carlos neighborhood wildfire drill
KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports on San Carlos neighborhood wildfire drill
14-day New Haven teachers' strike suspended, tentative agreement reached
The 14-day teachers' strike at New Haven Unified School District was suspended late Friday after a tentative agreement was reached between the district and the teachers' union. A vote to ratify the contract agreement is set for Sunday. Teachers could return to their classrooms as soon as Monday.
The 14-day teachers' strike at New Haven Unified School District was suspended late Friday after a tentative agreement was reached between the district and the teachers' union. A vote to ratify the contract agreement is set for Sunday. Teachers could return to their classrooms as soon as Monday.