Tourists return to Bay Area after cartel violence strands travelers in Puerto Vallarta

Bay Area travelers are describing fear and uncertainty after cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta left tourists sheltering in place, hiding inside an airport and scrambling to get home.

SF lawmaker pitches bill aimed at streamlining takeover of electrical grid

San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.

Mother and son shot dead in Pleasanton mourned

The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.

Evacuation warning issued in Guerneville due to landslide risk

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents in Guerneville about an evacuation warning due to the risk of a landslide and tree fall risk. 

Voices for Change: Sonoma winery owner shares cancer journey, bond with V Foundation
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From Season 7, Episode 1: Sarah Citron, the owner of Bricoleur Vineyards, discusses her cancer journey, how she's using it to help others going through similar experiences and how it's formed her unshakable bond with the V Foundation.

Voices for Change: New film explores baseball culture in Japan
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From Season 7, Episode 1: Director Jason Sterman discusses his new film "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" which explores Japan's deep relationship with baseball. 

Voices for Change: Oakland woman helps athletes with WNBA dreams
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From Season 7, Episode 1: Faatimah A shares how she founded the Women's Premier Basketball Association to give women with dreams of playing pro, a chance to grow and develop. 

Hella Cool Gigs: Sutro Tower Maintenance Worker
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Ever wonder what it's like to work on San Francisco's iconic Sutro Tower? KTVU's Crystal Bailey flies high with the city's maintenance workers on Hella Cool Gigs.

California 'Jane Doe' identified 46 years after body found at high school

The case remained cold until 2011, when DNA evidence linked the crime to Wilson Claude Chouest Jr., who was already serving a life sentence for other violent crimes.

LA28 Olympic ticket registrations surge past 5 million in record-setting draw

The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic organizing committee reports over 5 million ticket draw registrations from 194 countries ahead of the March deadline.

Woman arrested after threats, damaging several cars: SJPD

A woman was arrested after barricading herself in a San Jose home early Monday morning for roughly five hours after police said she threatened a person and damaged several parked cars. 

Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week returns
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Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week has officially kicked off, bringing 10 days of exclusive menus, special events, and standout sips across Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Danville.

Kaiser Permanente strike ends, 31K nurses returning to work Tuesday

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals in California and Hawaii are ending their historic strike on Tuesday following progress in contract talks.

SF Music Week underway, special performances planned for this weekend
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SF Music Week begins today, and this weekend SF Sounds is marking the occasion with two special headline performances at the Ruth Williams Opera House. In celebration of Black History Month, the live shows spotlight local artists in an intimate setting.

Fallout continues in Mexico after cartel leader is killed
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25 National Guard members in Mexico have been killed following the death of powerful drug cartel leader, El Mencho, was killed. David Shirk, a political science and international relations professor at the University of San Diego, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into the fallout that continues in Puerto Vallarta.