SF residents, business owners say PG&E bill credits are 'not enough' after blackout
The power outage occurred Dec. 20 after a fire sparked that afternoon at a PG&E substation at 8th and Mission streets.
The power outage occurred Dec. 20 after a fire sparked that afternoon at a PG&E substation at 8th and Mission streets.
San Francisco residents, business owners speak after PG&E outages
Residents and business owners in San Francisco's Sunset District are calling on PG&E to increase bill credits after recent power outages.
Residents and business owners in San Francisco's Sunset District are calling on PG&E to increase bill credits after recent power outages.
From e-bikes to self-driving cars: California's new traffic laws for 2026
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
From lower school zone speed limits to new penalties for car-theft tech, here is how the California Highway Patrol is changing the rules of the road this year.
Dry conditions, cold temps on Monday
This week is starting off dry, but rain is expected to return before New Year's Day.
This week is starting off dry, but rain is expected to return before New Year's Day.
How to prepare for a power outage
Here are expert tips on how to stay safe in an outage and be ready for the next one.
Here are expert tips on how to stay safe in an outage and be ready for the next one.
Video: Man assaults customer, destroys equipment at San Jose bakery
Surveillance footage shared on social media shows a man swiping items off a countertop, then tackling a customer to the ground outside Peters Bakery.
Surveillance footage shared on social media shows a man swiping items off a countertop, then tackling a customer to the ground outside Peters Bakery.
Surveillance video shows man assault customer at San Jose bakery
A bakery in San Jose is calling on the public to help the owners identify the person who caused chaos in the shop over the weekend.
A bakery in San Jose is calling on the public to help the owners identify the person who caused chaos in the shop over the weekend.
Good Samaritans step up during Menlo Park house fire
The group says they were driving home from a movie theater when they spotted the fast-moving flames that had engulfed the Menlo Park home.
The group says they were driving home from a movie theater when they spotted the fast-moving flames that had engulfed the Menlo Park home.
Good Samaritans step up during Menlo Park house fire
Cell phone video captured the dramatic scene as the good Samaritans banged on the doors and windows of the burning home.
Cell phone video captured the dramatic scene as the good Samaritans banged on the doors and windows of the burning home.
Federal cuts, reversals upended California healthcare in 2025
During the summer, a congressionally-approved spending plan slashed nearly a trillion dollars from the Medicaid program over the next decade.
During the summer, a congressionally-approved spending plan slashed nearly a trillion dollars from the Medicaid program over the next decade.
Silicon Valley grocery prices rank as no. 1 rising cost, residents say
In response to a survey asking, "Which of the following do you think have increased the most in cost for you over the past year?" groceries and food topped the list.
In response to a survey asking, "Which of the following do you think have increased the most in cost for you over the past year?" groceries and food topped the list.
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,
Around 11,000 PG&E customers in the Richmond, Golden Gate Park and Presidio areas were left without power,
Plastic bag ban, school cell phone crackdown among new California laws in 2026
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
Some of the new laws include cracking down on cell phones in schools and new rules on food delivery app.
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.
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.
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.
KTVU takes a retrospective look on the biggest political news stories that emerged in 2025, and how they might shape the coming year.
Person dies in crash on on Highway 101 and Lawrence Expressway in San Jose
The vehicle collided with a right-hand side wall at approximately 12:35 p.m., but a fatality was reported two hours later from the crash.
The vehicle collided with a right-hand side wall at approximately 12:35 p.m., but a fatality was reported two hours later from the crash.
Hunger persists after holidays as Alameda County food bank braces for rising demand
Demand for food assistance has remained high following last year’s government shutdown and the expiration of some SNAP benefits.
Demand for food assistance has remained high following last year’s government shutdown and the expiration of some SNAP benefits.
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.
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.
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.