Riddled by fraud, EDD freezes debit cards
At least 350,000 recipients of EDD unemployment payment debit cards have had their cards frozen. KTVU's Tom Vacar explains why this drastic step was taken.
At least 350,000 recipients of EDD unemployment payment debit cards have had their cards frozen. KTVU's Tom Vacar explains why this drastic step was taken.
Indoor dining now an option in Alameda County
Under California guidelines the orange tier color code for COVID reopening allows for 50% indoor capacity at restaurants, but Alameda County is taking a slower approach with 25% capacity.
Under California guidelines the orange tier color code for COVID reopening allows for 50% indoor capacity at restaurants, but Alameda County is taking a slower approach with 25% capacity.
Bay Area traffic commutes still well below pre-pandemic days
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
11 East Bay parks to close Sunday due to fire danger
KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
South Bay will build 300 housing units in four months for the homeless
Today Governor Gavin Newsom was in San Jose to announce an additional $200-million dollars for Project HomeKey. The program, started in July, helps local communities create more housing for the homeless.
Today Governor Gavin Newsom was in San Jose to announce an additional $200-million dollars for Project HomeKey. The program, started in July, helps local communities create more housing for the homeless.
Prosecutors again seek death for Scott Peterson
Prosecutors said Friday they again will seek the death penalty for Scott Peterson even as a county judge considers throwing out his conviction for murdering his pregnant wife because of juror misconduct during a 2005 trial that riveted the nation.
Prosecutors said Friday they again will seek the death penalty for Scott Peterson even as a county judge considers throwing out his conviction for murdering his pregnant wife because of juror misconduct during a 2005 trial that riveted the nation.
Fire at San Lorenzo theater
The historic Lorenzo Theater in San Lorenzo was on fire Friday afternoon just a few months after another blazed damaged the landmark.
The historic Lorenzo Theater in San Lorenzo was on fire Friday afternoon just a few months after another blazed damaged the landmark.
The importance of getting a flu shot
Dr. Juliet Stoltey with the San Francisco Department of Public Health explains the importance of getting a flu shot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Juliet Stoltey with the San Francisco Department of Public Health explains the importance of getting a flu shot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Berkeley Mayor explains how he's protecting residents against wildfires
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Caring for children during the pandemic
We Care services for children is helping kids during the pandemic. Claudine Wong reports
We Care services for children is helping kids during the pandemic. Claudine Wong reports
Scott Peterson court hearing
Scott Peterson virtual court hearing today.
Scott Peterson virtual court hearing today.
Alameda County moves into orange tier
Alameda County can now allow more businesses to reopen. Sara Zendehnam reports
Alameda County can now allow more businesses to reopen. Sara Zendehnam reports
Alameda County to pay $5M to Fremont family of young man chained to Santa Rita Jail door
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a 20-year-old Fremont man who hanged himself after being chained to a Santa Rita Jail door in violation of policy - one of the largest wrongful death payouts in county history. Cristina Rendon reports
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors has agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a 20-year-old Fremont man who hanged himself after being chained to a Santa Rita Jail door in violation of policy - one of the largest wrongful death payouts in county history. Cristina Rendon reports
Dana Stubblefield sentenced to 15 years to life
Former 49er Dana Stubblefield sentenced to 15 years to life for raping a Morgan Hill woman in 2015
Former 49er Dana Stubblefield sentenced to 15 years to life for raping a Morgan Hill woman in 2015
Federal assistance ending for local food banks
At the end of October, some federal assistance is ending for local food banks. That's left many in Santa Clara County scrambling for dollars and volunteers.
At the end of October, some federal assistance is ending for local food banks. That's left many in Santa Clara County scrambling for dollars and volunteers.
8 health department employees file discrimination suit against San Francisco
Eight long time employees who work for the San Francisco Department of Public Health are suing the city for racial discrimination.
Eight long time employees who work for the San Francisco Department of Public Health are suing the city for racial discrimination.
Neighbors say wild boars are ransacking yards like never before
Homeowners in San Jose?s East Foothills said the city?s wild pig problem is out of control. On Thursday, many of them discovered their well-manicured lawns ripped to pieces, costing thousands of dollars to repair.
Homeowners in San Jose?s East Foothills said the city?s wild pig problem is out of control. On Thursday, many of them discovered their well-manicured lawns ripped to pieces, costing thousands of dollars to repair.
8 health department employees file discrimination suit against San Francisco
Eight longtime employees who work for the San Francisco Department of Public Health are suing the city for racial discrimination and say they've been passed over for training and promotions.
Eight longtime employees who work for the San Francisco Department of Public Health are suing the city for racial discrimination and say they've been passed over for training and promotions.
San Francisco's Fort Mason holds debate drive-in watch party
San Francisco's Manny's sponsored a debate drive-in watch party Thursday for the final presidential debate. It was a way for people to gather in person safely during the pandemic instead of online.
San Francisco's Manny's sponsored a debate drive-in watch party Thursday for the final presidential debate. It was a way for people to gather in person safely during the pandemic instead of online.
Trump, Biden fight over the raging virus, climate and race
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden fought over how to tame the raging coronavirus in Thursday's final 2020 debate.
President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden fought over how to tame the raging coronavirus in Thursday's final 2020 debate.