7-year-old chess savant aims to become world's youngest grandmaster
At just seven years old, Varun Turaga from Pleasanton is preparing to compete in the world chess championship.
At just seven years old, Varun Turaga from Pleasanton is preparing to compete in the world chess championship.
Cooler temperatures ahead
A significant pattern change is in store overnight as a cut-off low pressure system with ample subtropical moisture pushes in from the south. We can say with high confidence that this will bring significant cloud cover, cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
A significant pattern change is in store overnight as a cut-off low pressure system with ample subtropical moisture pushes in from the south. We can say with high confidence that this will bring significant cloud cover, cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
Squirrel attacks send two people to the hospital in a Bay Area neighborhood
A Bay Area neighborhood is dealing with a very aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the hospital.
A Bay Area neighborhood is dealing with a very aggressive squirrel that has sent at least two people to the hospital.
Atherton HS violence threat thwarted by use of 'Sandy Hook' tipline
Atherton police and officials with the Sequoia Union High School Dist. said on Tuesday that a threat of violence aimed at Menlo-Atherton HS was thwarted because someone alerted authorities though an anonymous tipline that was born out of the tragic Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012.
Atherton police and officials with the Sequoia Union High School Dist. said on Tuesday that a threat of violence aimed at Menlo-Atherton HS was thwarted because someone alerted authorities though an anonymous tipline that was born out of the tragic Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012.
Sweltering temps prompt heat advisories in the Bay Area
Tuesday will be the hottest day of the week, with highs ranging from the low 80s to 102 well inland.
Tuesday will be the hottest day of the week, with highs ranging from the low 80s to 102 well inland.
Universal cancer vaccine could be coming, researchers say
Scientists have conducted breakthrough research that could lead to a universal cancer vaccine, revolutionizing how the disease is treated.
Scientists have conducted breakthrough research that could lead to a universal cancer vaccine, revolutionizing how the disease is treated.
Sandy Hook tip line prevents possible shooting at Bay Area high school
A former Menlo-Atherton High School student who was attending another school at the time allegedly made posts on social media referencing a "possible threat," police said.
A former Menlo-Atherton High School student who was attending another school at the time allegedly made posts on social media referencing a "possible threat," police said.
Augusta Mall shooting: 1 dead, 2 arrested after fight ends in gunshots
One person is dead and two people have been arrested after a shooting at the Augusta Mall.
One person is dead and two people have been arrested after a shooting at the Augusta Mall.
Son of woman murdered by man on death row asks Alabama officials to stop his execution
The son of a woman murdered in 1997 is asking Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to stop the execution of Geoffrey Todd West, saying he forgives his mother’s killer and does not want the state to take his life, according to the Associated Press.
The son of a woman murdered in 1997 is asking Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to stop the execution of Geoffrey Todd West, saying he forgives his mother’s killer and does not want the state to take his life, according to the Associated Press.
Richmond UPS employee crushed to death by packages
Police said the death is being investigated as “an industrial incident."
Police said the death is being investigated as “an industrial incident."
Missing New York girl found in Chicago area with 2 men in US illegally: officials
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
SF cafe owner announces candidacy for District 8 Supervisor
Manny Yekutiel , owner of Manny's Cafe in San Francisco, officially announced on Monday that he is running for District 8 Supervisor which represents the Castro and other neighborhoods when its current Supervisor, Rafael Mandelman terms out in January 2027. He is being endorsed by Mandalman. He spoke with KTVU's Amber Lee in a one-on-one interview about his plans and priorities. So far, Yekutiel is the only person who's officially announced his candidacy for the seat. There is at least one other person who's considering entering the race.
Manny Yekutiel , owner of Manny's Cafe in San Francisco, officially announced on Monday that he is running for District 8 Supervisor which represents the Castro and other neighborhoods when its current Supervisor, Rafael Mandelman terms out in January 2027. He is being endorsed by Mandalman. He spoke with KTVU's Amber Lee in a one-on-one interview about his plans and priorities. So far, Yekutiel is the only person who's officially announced his candidacy for the seat. There is at least one other person who's considering entering the race.
FBI arrests man accused of ABC news station shooting and finds disturbing notes: 'Next Scary Thing'
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency arrested the man accused of shooting into an ABC news station in Sacramento. The man is now facing multiple federal charges.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency arrested the man accused of shooting into an ABC news station in Sacramento. The man is now facing multiple federal charges.
Hundreds gather to mourn Santa Clara teen killed in car crash
Hundreds gathered Monday night at Wilcox High School to honor 16-year-old Isaiah Mendoza, a standout athlete and student who was killed in a car crash over the weekend.
Hundreds gathered Monday night at Wilcox High School to honor 16-year-old Isaiah Mendoza, a standout athlete and student who was killed in a car crash over the weekend.
SMART Trains begins building Healdsburg extension
SMART Train's extension to Healdsburg is on-track to open in about three years' time.
SMART Train's extension to Healdsburg is on-track to open in about three years' time.
Warm to hot Tuesday
Tuesday will be the hottest day of the week. Highs should range from the low 80s to 102 well inland. A Spare the Air Alert has been issued for the Bay Area. A cooler system will approach the Bay Area Tuesday night. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be increasing by Wednesday. Update: The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the Bay Area (Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm). The advisory will be in effect for San Francisco, the Peninsula, South Bay, and the East Bay.
Tuesday will be the hottest day of the week. Highs should range from the low 80s to 102 well inland. A Spare the Air Alert has been issued for the Bay Area. A cooler system will approach the Bay Area Tuesday night. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be increasing by Wednesday. Update: The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the Bay Area (Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm). The advisory will be in effect for San Francisco, the Peninsula, South Bay, and the East Bay.
Aftershock: Magnitude 3.0 earthquake measured near Berkeley
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the East Bay was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey at 6:21 p.m. on Monday.
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the East Bay was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey at 6:21 p.m. on Monday.
Retired National Park Service ranger turns 104
She was the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the U.S. Now she is turning 104.
She was the oldest National Park Service Ranger in the U.S. Now she is turning 104.
Walnut Creek man charged with murdering wife, mother-in-law
Police were called to the home just before midnight on Thursday on reports of gunfire, and found the two women dead at the scene.
Police were called to the home just before midnight on Thursday on reports of gunfire, and found the two women dead at the scene.