Man finds message in a bottle from Bay Area teen on remote island. Now, he's looking for the author
A Utah man is looking for the Bay Area owner of a pristinely preserved message in a bottle sent off into the Atlantic a decade ago by a then-teenage boy.
79-year-old Bay Area runner completes record 39th straight Boston Marathon
A 79-year-old Bay Area woman completed her 39th consecutive Boston Marathon on Monday, extending her historic streak in the world-renowned race.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral
A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
Pittsburg artist gives back after star-studded career
Before you even get in the doors at the senior art therapy class at the Pittsburg Community Center, you can hear the laughter and the applause, as art teacher Ronald Mcdowell praises and gushes over the work of his students.
13-year-old Hayward girl saves family, neighbors from fire
A 13-year-old Hayward girl is credited with saving her family's home and likely those of her neighbors.