Pedestrian struck in Castro Valley hit-and-run crash
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Alameda County authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Castro Valley near Sommerset and Anita avenues. This is video from above the scene Thursday afternoon.

Defense hints at strategy for in-laws charged in killing of NYT engineer

An attorney representing a 77-year-old woman accused alongside her husband of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park offered the first glimpse of her defense, portraying his client as a devoted grandmother while pointing to court records alleging that the slain man had abused his wife and children.

Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment.

Missing Cupertino teenager found safe

A teenager reported missing in Santa Clara County earlier this week has been found safe, the family confirmed to KTVU on Thursday.

Man from India accused of traveling to US to contact minor after online relationship

A 31-year-old Mumbai man was arrested in Davidson County after investigators said he concealed his identity online, posed as a younger male and traveled to the United States to contact a juvenile girl.

3 dead after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island

A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter carrying five people crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island, leaving two dead, two hospitalized, and one missing.

Sales tax in this California county jumps to 10.25% today – here's why

Consumers in parts of California will see higher totals at cash registers starting Thursday as widespread voter-approved sales tax increases take effect.

Christa Pike in critical condition after failed execution attempt in Tennessee

Christa Pike's attorneys said Thursday that she's still alive after surviving Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal ​injection late Wednesday.

Rick Ross arrested on battery charge in Miami

Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday morning in Miami Beach in connection to an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, according to police.

Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much

New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.

Bay Bridge traffic a nightmare; PG&E electrical vault fires in San Francisco

Traffic on the Bay Bridge was a nightmare for Thursday morning commuters thanks to crashes on the San Mateo Bridge and a fire from several PG&E utility vaults in San Francisco's financial district.

Police clarify kratom warning after Ole Miss student deaths: What they're saying

Police investigating the deaths of two Ole Miss students are calling on state lawmakers to ban synthetic opioid compounds, and to distinguish them from “traditional botanical kratom.”

Upstart San Jose Sharks begin new season
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NIck Nollenberger, voice of the San Jose Barracuda, previewed the Sharks season beginning on Oct. 1 against the Florida Panthers. The San Jose Sharks recently named 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini as captain.

Actor and director Eriq La Salle releases his latest crime novel
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Eriq La Salle appeared on the hit show, 'ER.' But he is also an accomplished author, releasing a new crime thriller. He will also appear at Book Passage San Francisco at the Ferry Building, Friday October 2, with KTVU's Dave Clark.