At 79, retired Bay Area nurse going for her 39th straight Boston Marathon, extending her record
A 79-year-old Bay Area woman is leaving for Boston next week in her quest to continue her historic streak in the prestigious and world-renowned Boston Marathon.
Cancer survivor sparks joy for children battling illnesses
Kyle Amsler’s positivity and enthusiasm is the perfect fit for her job at George Mark Children’s House, where she works to brighten the days of children who are facing difficult healthcare experiences.
Celebrating Oakland Tech Basketball at Pierre Pierre
A Bay Area Rapper and Icon Mistah F.A.B is hosting the Oakland Tech High School boys and girls basketball teams to celebrate their big wins in last year's state championship, the boys first-ever state title in school history.
Police return stolen specialized chair to disabled Oakland teen
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
82-year-old Bay Area woman spends decades in a life of service
The story of Sister Sandra Price is one of service. A woman who knew from an early age that she wanted to help.
85-year-old East Bay tailor closes shop after 3 decades
An 85-year-old tailor is closing shop after 35 years in business. Kilja Kim's retirement has prompted an outpouring of love from the community.
Adorable moment: Toddler plays with toy cars on freeway during Highway 24 shutdown
KTVU cameras caught an adorable moment Tuesday afternoon as drivers were at a standstill on Highway 24 in Oakland.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
At 73, the mother of famed climber Alex Honnold scales great heights of her own
At age 73, Dierdre Wolownick is continuing to defy gravity, nature, and society’s stereotypes. She’s often referred to as the mother of famed "Free Solo," rock climber Alex Honnold, but Wolownick has scaled astounding feats of her own with her accomplishments continuing to mount.
Lunar New Year Celebrations: 2 San Francisco Chinatown restaurants
The Bay Area's Chinese and Vietnamese communities are celebrating Lunar New Year. KTVU is highlighting two restaurants in San Francisco Chinatown that have been family-owned for generations.
SF sisters help grieving families of the D.C. and Philadelphia plane crashes
Sadie and Sophia Cinader founded "Comfort Kits for Kids" to bring resources to children around the country
Kentucky company settles with several California counties for alleged false advertising
A Kentucky company called Big Ass Fans has agreed to a nearly half-million-dollar settlement with several California counties for allegedly making false health claims about their products regarding the COVID-19 virus.
Bay Area postal carrier honored for driving 1 million 'accident-free' miles
A North Bay postal carrier has been honored for reaching an exceptional milestone: driving 1 million miles on the job without a single accident.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Bay Area fundraisers: Concert, car wash and small businesses helping L.A. fire victims
Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Youth and adult offenders volunteer at Oakland toy giveaway to give back
An Oakland nonprofit helping at-risk youth and adult offenders turn their lives around, is preparing to host its first toy giveaway this weekend.
Beloved Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star "Papa Jake" turns 102
He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake."
California teen makes history as youngest to pass state bar exam, breaking her brother's record
A California 17-year-old has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the challenging state bar exam, breaking the previous record that happened to be set by her brother, district attorney officials said.