Teenage girl, suspect ID'd in 1969 Oakland cold case

The Oakland Police Department and the FBI announced on Thursday the name of a teenage girl strangled in a hotel bed in 1969 as well as the name of the suspect who allegedly killed her. 

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.

2 dead, 2 hurt, 1 missing 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.

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.

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 October 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.

Lyft to pay $272.5M in California driver misclassification lawsuit

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million – the largest wage-and-hour settlement in state history – to settle a suit alleging the rideshare company misclassified California drivers as independent contractors, denying them wage and workplace protections required under state law, plaintiffs and state officials announced on Thursday. 

Summerlike pattern in October
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Looks like summer out there!  Dense fog will be a factor Thursday morning.  The clouds will clear back to near the shoreline.  Highs should range from the upper 60s to the mid 90s.  A Coastal Flood Advisory, due to high tide, is in effect until 5 pm Thursday. Plan on warmer temperatures this weekend.  The hottest areas will hit the upper 90s.

Former Delta pilot, Walnut Creek mom convicted of sexually abusing her daughter

A former Delta pilot and his ex-girlfriend have been convicted of sexually abusing the woman’s young daughter for years, Contra Costa County prosecutors said.

Heightened concern over Bay Area 'Kelvin' waves, impact on sea level
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Kelvin waves travel underwater and tend to occur during El Niño weather conditions. Chief Meteorologist Mark Tamayo explains how incoming 'Kelvin' waves may impact the Bay Area's coastline this winter.

Elderly couple lay in wait to kill son-in-law at Dublin park: DA

An elderly couple accused of fatally shooting their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park in broad daylight has been charged with murder, though authorities have not released a motive.

Gov. Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws; advocates want more

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed into law four bills aimed at curbing a startling rise in DUI fatalities in recent years, including measures that make it easier to charge repeat drunk drivers with a felony and, if they kill someone, with murder.

Body of missing Antioch swimmer recovered in San Joaquin Delta

Authorities in the East Bay have recovered the body of a missing 46-year-old woman who disappeared while swimming near the Antioch Marina.

Judge ends federal oversight over Oakland PD after 23 years, longest in US history

A federal judge on Tuesday ended court oversight over the Oakland Police Department, thus closing out a chapter on the longest oversight in U.S. history.

Endless Summer
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Tonight: While inland valleys and bayside communities will remain completely clear overnight, immediate coastal routes could see sudden visibility drops due to localized dense coastal fog before sunrise.  A multi-day Coastal Flood Advisory remains active due to high astronomical summer tidal swings. Wednesday high tide is at 2:10 PM.  Immediate Pacific Coast: 65°F to 72°F...Bayshore Shoreline (Oakland/Downtown SF/San Jose): 75°F to 85°F...Interior Valleys (East Bay/Far Interior): 85°F to 95°F.  West-northwest, sustained at 10 to 20 mph with peak gusts hitting 25 to 30 mph.  Please remember to hydrate. Also, with offshore winds and low relative humidity, fire danger remains HIGH.