Iconic Oakland artist behind beloved giraffe mural dies at age 67
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
This global music sensation came to the Bay Area and turned a 1300-person crowd into a choir
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
An intimate group of some 1,300 people packed a concert venue in San Francisco on Monday and sang their hearts out in a harmonic composition that they learned for the first time that night.
Surprising study finds healthy fruit, vegetable diet may increase risk of lung cancer in younger people
Surprising new research has found that eating a healthy diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lead to a greater risk of lung cancer among younger, non-smoking adults.
Surprising new research has found that eating a healthy diet packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lead to a greater risk of lung cancer among younger, non-smoking adults.
Heartbroken Bay Area pet owner searching for lost dog says scammers used AI to try and extort money
A heartbroken Bay Area woman says she was targeted by a scammer who sent her an AI-generated image of her missing dog and asked for money for her pup's return. Alisa Harrell said the dog was a gift from her son during a health crisis. "This journey has been so painful for me," she said.
A heartbroken Bay Area woman says she was targeted by a scammer who sent her an AI-generated image of her missing dog and asked for money for her pup's return. Alisa Harrell said the dog was a gift from her son during a health crisis. "This journey has been so painful for me," she said.
Legendary Tahoe resort, once owned by Sinatra, slated to reopen next year
A legendary Lake Tahoe hotel once owned by Frank Sinatra and graced by iconic figures including those from Hollywood’s Golden Age and members of America’s storied Kennedy family, has plans to reopen next year.
A legendary Lake Tahoe hotel once owned by Frank Sinatra and graced by iconic figures including those from Hollywood’s Golden Age and members of America’s storied Kennedy family, has plans to reopen next year.
Grown-ups only: Iconic Bay Area theme park to host party for adults
An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.
An iconic Oakland institution known for its whimsical, storybook offerings for kids is set to kick off its 2026 grown-ups-only events later this month.
Tahoe bears: Videos show touching, rarely seen moments of bear families as they emerge from hibernation
A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.
A Lake Tahoe bear advocacy group is offering some rarely seen, close-up and intimate images of mother bears and their cubs as they emerge from their dens after months of hibernation.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
Free concerts: Al Green, Public Enemy, Patti LaBelle among acts to perform in this annual Bay Area festival
The 2026 lineup is out for one of the oldest and largest outdoor music festivals in the world, set here in the Bay Area. The free concert series will feature some iconic names.
The 2026 lineup is out for one of the oldest and largest outdoor music festivals in the world, set here in the Bay Area. The free concert series will feature some iconic names.
Oakland woman, a 'Rosie the Riveter,' turns 105
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
She is living history. An Oakland woman who turned 105 last month is being celebrated for her contributions to her country, to her community, and for her legacy as a Rosie the Riveter working on the home front here in the Bay Area to support U.S. military efforts during World War II.
Stunning Stanford study finds way to regrow joint cartilage. Could it mean an end to osteoarthritis?
New groundbreaking research by Stanford researchers has shown to do something that was previously believed not possible: reverse age-related cartilage loss in joints. The findings could drastically change the way arthritis is treated and potentially put an end to the highly common procedure of joint replacement.
New groundbreaking research by Stanford researchers has shown to do something that was previously believed not possible: reverse age-related cartilage loss in joints. The findings could drastically change the way arthritis is treated and potentially put an end to the highly common procedure of joint replacement.
Popular Bay Area Barnes & Noble offers steep discounts as it prepares to close
The Bay Area is losing a popular Barnes & Noble bookstore that has served its community for some 20 years.
The Bay Area is losing a popular Barnes & Noble bookstore that has served its community for some 20 years.
Lunch with Stephen, Ayesha Curry, and Warren Buffett: 'Once-in-a-lifetime' auction to be held online
It’s being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a chance to sit down for a meal with legendary investor Warren Buffett along with Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his wife, bestselling author and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.
It’s being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a chance to sit down for a meal with legendary investor Warren Buffett along with Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his wife, bestselling author and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.
Walnut Creek man accused of killing wife, mother-in-law now faces 3rd murder charge
A Walnut Creek man facing double murder charges in the deaths of his wife and his mother-in-law is now being charged in a third homicide.
A Walnut Creek man facing double murder charges in the deaths of his wife and his mother-in-law is now being charged in a third homicide.
San Francisco home sells for an astounding $2 million over the asking price
It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million.
It’s even staggering by Bay Area standards, where homes commonly go for over the asking price. In San Francisco last week, a home in the city’s Inner Richmond neighborhood sold for $2 million over the listing price, to close at $4.95 million.
'Alzheimer’s clock': Highly accurate blood test can predict what age symptoms may start, study finds
Scientists say they’ve developed a highly accurate, single blood test that can predict within three to four years when a person is likely to start experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Scientists say they’ve developed a highly accurate, single blood test that can predict within three to four years when a person is likely to start experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Grocery Outlet to open stores in these Bay Area cities, amid plans to close 36 other locations
Bay Area-based Grocery Outlet this month announced the closure of 36 underperforming stores in California and around the country. KTVU has plans are underway for the bargain retailer to open at least two new stores in the Bay Area.
Bay Area-based Grocery Outlet this month announced the closure of 36 underperforming stores in California and around the country. KTVU has plans are underway for the bargain retailer to open at least two new stores in the Bay Area.
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
Mount Diablo faces oil drilling threat as part of Trump administration's aggressive energy push
Mount Diablo State Park and other popular public spaces around the Bay Area and around California are being targeted as part of a proposal by the Trump administration to open up land for oil and gas drilling.
Mount Diablo State Park and other popular public spaces around the Bay Area and around California are being targeted as part of a proposal by the Trump administration to open up land for oil and gas drilling.