Wildfires continue to ravage throughout west coast
We'll get back to large wildfires prompting evacuations and destroying homes across the west. One fire near Reno has prompted a rarely-used weather alert; we'll take you live to the front lines of the Davis Fire where winds are ramping up. Plus, a former FEMA coordinator joins us live with perspective on how these fires are putting a strain on crews and resources. And, on the heels of last night's presidential debate. Independent and undecided voters weigh in on one of the key battleground states here in the West. How the candidates' performances are sitting with those in this key voting block.
How the Bay Area remembered 9/11
In the Bay area, there were so many remembrances and memorials to 9-11 victims, both civilian and first responders, we could not get to all of them. The New York Fire Department says since the day of the attack when 343 firefighters died, 360 more members have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.
Cryptocurrency investment fraud cost Americans $5.6B last year
The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.
Five babies have died while homeless in Santa Clara County this year
Advocates told the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors that things seem to be getting worse for people living on the streets.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
FCI Dublin employees told to work at high-security Atwater prison
The remaining employees at the now-closed women's prison in Dublin, Calif., were told this week that they must work at a high-security prison in Atwater, Calif., nearly 90 miles away, according to a memo obtained by KTVU.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
High-speed rail: What users on the West Coast could experience | West Coast Wrap
New images show what high-speed rail users will experience in the West. There are special features on these trains that will connect Las Vegas and Southern California.
Legendary actor James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for voicing Darth Vader in Star Wars and starring in films like Field of Dreams, passed away at 93 at his home in Dutchess County, New York.
Bay Area college hires NBA legend Gary Payton as new coach
NBA Hall of Famer and nine-time All-Star Gary Payton has a new coaching job.
FCI Dublin sex assault survivors share stories of abuse at Oakland church
More than 100 people gathered this weekend to hear women formerly incarcerated at the now-shuttered FCI Dublin prison share stories of sexual abuse and how they're fighting to change the system by speaking out.
How are schools without AC deal in record-breaking heatwave? | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- scorching heat taking over much of the West with temperatures soaring well above 100 degrees. What this means for crews on the front lines of several large wildfires and how schools without air conditioning are getting by during this intense heat wave. Plus --JD Vance is in California today visiting the southern border with Mexico. The changes in immigration policy -- the Republican vice-presidential candidate was pushing for.
FCI Dublin women transfers continue to complain; judge denies BOP
A federal judge in Oakland denied a Bureau of Prisons motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against it, while letters from incarcerated women who used to be housed at FCI Dublin continue to pour into KTVU describing alleged mistreatment at prisons across the country.
KTVU 2025 Zip Trip Kick Off: Vote
Where should KTVU kick off our 2025 FOX LOCAL Zip Trip season? Vote here to share your top pick from these three Bay Area cities!
Utah planners to use drones to fly people | West Coast Wrap
A look into the future: Planners in a Utah community-- want to use drones to fly people from place to place. The futuristic idea for drone taxis-- and how they plan to make it happen. And-- giving some Arizona inmates a chance to start something new; the prison program uses art and music for rehabilitation and therapy.
Legendary presidential predictor Allan Lichtman makes his 2024 White House pick
The man often considered the “Nostradamus of presidential election predictions" has spoken.
California senator pushing for media access to prisons
A California state senator wrote a bill to allow media to have better access to state prisons and county jails, inspired, in part, by KTVU reporting.
New program to pay students to train as paramedic | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- the deadly school shooting in Georgia prompting strong reaction from across the country and here in the West. Coming up -- how the presidential candidates are weighing in, plus the latest from authorities as they work to understand what led up to the violence. And-- a new effort to help address a shortage of paramedics: what one ambulance company in the Pacific Northwest is doing to convince people to enroll in an EMT training program.
Teen sexual assault suspect arrested: San Jose police
San Jose police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a teenager in a sexual assault case.
49ers GM delivers powerful message in wake of Pearsall shooting: 'We all can be better'
San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch offered an update on how rookie Ricky Pearsall was doing after being shot, and he delivered a powerful and heartfelt message sharing his perspective on the events.