PG&E transformer fire prompts further power outages for thousands of SF residents
Around 11,000 PG&E customers in the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio areas were left without power,
New California laws are taking effect in 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several new bills into law over the past year, many of them addressing issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, and education.
Bay Area to be placed under a cold weather advisory
Morning temperatures could be as low as the 30s and 40s in the coming days, bringing the possibility of frost.
What were the biggest political stories of 2025?
KTVU takes a retrospective look on the biggest political news stories that emerged in 2025, and how they might shape the coming year.
Rain could be coming with the New Year
The mornings are bringing winter chill, and rain is forecasted to reach the Bay Area by the new year.
Iconic Oasis nightclub gets a 'holiday miracle' and will remain open for 2026
The club is planning a big event for New Year's Eve and also wants to set a world record, trying to get as many drag performers in one room.
Clear, dry days ahead for the Bay Area
Rain has passed through the area, giving way to unseasonably cool and clear conditions.
"It's so loud": Noisy PG&E generators causing new problems for SF residents
PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving them crazy.
PG&E generators prompt noise complaints
People in San Francisco are glad to have their power restored after last weekend's blackout, but for some residents there's a trade-off to having the lights back on.
Dry conditions expected until the New Year
The rain has stopped for now, but the clear skies are giving way to colder weather in the Bay Area.
San Francisco reports drop in retail theft as shoppers notice improved safety
San Francisco officials report more than 100 arrests in retail theft and a drop in overall crime.
Bay Area neighborhood rocked by flash flooding
Storms brought waist-high flooding to Broadmoor, causing an untold amount of damage.
Gusting winds damage, close historic Lick Observatory
Winds tore off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.
SF sees drop in retail theft as shoppers notice improved safety
City officials say arrests and targeted enforcement have led to a significant decline in retail theft and other crimes.
Last strong rains moving across the East Bay
The cold front that has soaked the Bay Area in the past week is making it final pass over the region.
SFO: Police temporarily shut down Terminal 1
A police dog trained to detect explosive flagged a suspicious package at the airport.
Four injured in San Jose shooting
Officers were called out to the 800 block of S. First Street about 3:45 a.m. after someone reported a shooting, police said.
SFO: Police temporarily shut down Terminal 1, winds cause more than 300 delays
Police shut down Terminal 1 at SFO on Friday morning to clear a suspicious package, following powerful storms that caused travel disruptions at San Francisco International Airport, the day after Christmas.
4 people shot at San Jose business day after Christmas: police
4 people shot at San Jose business day after Christmas: police
Judge orders halt on ICE courthouse arrests in Northern California
A federal judge in San Jose has ordered a halt to ICE arrests at courthouses, arguing that immigrants are between a rock and a hard place: They face either getting arrested for trying to follow the law, or are not showing up to court and facing automatic deportation.