Palo Alto police investigating interrupted home burglary

One resident said they saw the door to their room open and a male suspect in a mask started to enter. However, the suspect fled the house when they noticed the room was occupied.

Festa Italiana brings pride, food, and fun to the heart of North Beach

Festa Italiana is San Francisco’s only Italian street fair, celebrating Italian culture with live music, authentic food, and family-friendly fun.

Tributes pour in for 'Dr. Boomer,' Castlemont math teacher killed in Oakland chase

On the day that he was killed – caught up as an innocent bystander in a CHP pursuit – Castlemont High School math teacher Marvin Boomer was dressed in a plaid jacket and tie. 

Drunk driving blamed in Yellowstone crash that killed tourists, pickup driver

A pickup truck driver with a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit crashed into a tour van near Yellowstone National Park on May 1.

A slight dip in afternoon highs today
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A modest drop in temperatures arrives today with inland areas still feeling the heat. A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8PM for the interior Napa Hills, Carquinez Strait, Delta, East Bay and Santa Clara Valleys where temps. will range from upper 80s to upper 90s. A significant cool down is in the forecast for tomorrow.

One more hot day inland
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A big temperature spike Friday! The warm to hot pattern sticks around for one more day. The warmest parts of the Bay Area will approach the upper 90s Saturday afternoon. We are expecting a major temperature drop Sunday. No heat in our forecast next week. Have a great weekend! -Mark

Closures leave Treasure Island Job Corps youth, staff scrambling

A staff member tells KTVU that the closure process has not been orderly, and they say rushing students out of the facilities could be harmful, as some have no place else to go.

Oakland Unified approves interim superintendent

A new interim superintendent has been chosen for Oakland schools, the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education confirmed to KTVU. 

Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii talks history-making election, pride and more

Calling the role "the best job I've ever had", Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii says she sees the job of being the first Asian American in the role as a big responsibility.

18-year-old makes 1st court appearance after Castlemont High teacher killed in Oakland chase

The 18-year-old charged with the death of a Castlemont High School teacher during a pursuit through Oakland streets made his first court appearance on Friday in Alameda County Superior Court.

72-year-old man killed in hit-and-run collision

A man was killed after being struck by a car early Friday morning. A second person was injured but was not hospitalized.

Hottest temps
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Hottest temps of the week on Friday.