Mexican mayor assassinated in a reported beheading, days after taking office
The mayor of a violence-plagued state in southern Mexico was assassination in a reported beheading. He was killed less than a week after being sworn in.
Invasive 25-pound rodent spreads in Bay Area, posing health and infrastructure threat
A disturbingly large, invasive rodent, double the weight of a cat, is causing widespread concern in the Bay Area, threatening infrastructure, the state’s water supply and posing a health risk to humans, pets, and livestock.
Sonoma County voters to decide on Measure J — future of large-scale farms
This November, voters in Sonoma County will decide on a contentious ballot measure that would impact large-scale farms.
Farm in Washington creates prosthetics for animals | West Coast Wrap
We take you to a unique animal farm in Washington that creates prosthetics for animals. You'll hear what inspires the woman who runs the facility.
Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says
Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.
Verizon phone outage resolved after ‘short service disruption,’ company says
A Verizon outage was reported by more than 7,000 customers on Monday morning, according to DownDetector. Here's what to know.
Family-run fentanyl ring | West Coast Wrap
Troubling new details emerging about a major fentanyl ring that was being run by several family members from the Seattle area. Authorities say they operated across the country. Investigators say one suspect has a community organization that helps at-risk youth.
5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds
Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.
Making Strides Bay Area
Join KTVU and Making Strides Bay Area as we walk to celebrate survivors and thrivers during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Murals and live music come to downtown Concord
Public art and music comes to Concord this weekend. Artists tell their stories through their murals. This will be Creative Concord's third annual event in partnership with the city of Concord. The best part: it's free.
Menendez Brothers: LA County DA to review new evidence, what this means
Tonight -- a major development in a decades-old murder case that captured the nation's attention: Lyle and Erik Menendez being convicted of killing their parents. But late today -- the LA county district attorney announced his office is reviewing new evidence. What this could mean for the Menendez brothers who've always claimed they acted in self-defense. Plus -- as extreme heat continues to grip much of the West an important reminder tonight about keeping pets safe. Coming up -- the dramatic video showing several Phoenix police officers rushing to help two dogs chained up outside as temperatures soared.
Northern lights alert: Will the Bay Area be treated to a celestial show?
Strong geomagnetic storms are forecasted in the coming days, and that could bring spectacular northern lights displays to parts of the U.S.
Santa Clara County school superintendent abruptly fired
The Santa Clara County Board of Education (SCCOE) on Wednesday abruptly voted to terminate Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan, without cause.
New In-N-Out just opened in this Bay Area city
Often described as having a cult following, In-N-Out just opened its newest restaurant here in Bay Area.
Renter 'harassed' during foreclosure dispute, fighting for home
A renter in East Oakland is caught in the middle of a property dispute as two men continue a legal battle over who owns her apartment building.
Students hospitalized from heatwave on West Coast
Tonight -- as a dangerous fall heat wave takes hold across much of the West, the soaring temperatures are posing a serious health risk. Coming up -- an update on the southern California students who were taken to hospitals after being overcome by the heat. Plus -- urban search and rescue teams from across the West are on the ground tonight in parts of the country devastated by Hurricane Helene helping with a massive response effort. We'll talk live with a former FEMA coordinator about the priorities and the challenges for those first responders.
Egg prices have spiked again, especially in California: here's why
Egg prices are soaring again, up more than 28% from a year ago. And in California, prices are even higher.
Newsom signs bill legalizing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés in California
California will soon allow cannabis cafés, where patrons can eat food, smoke marijuana, and watch live performances, similar to those in operation in Amsterdam.
'Shocking' constitutional discipline violations at now-closed FCI Dublin: judge
A federal judge has extended the role of the special master over the now-closed FCI Dublin women's prison, saying that a review of the Bureau of Prisons' disciplinary actions against the incarcerated women showed a "shocking" error rate of nearly half.
Scuba divers encounter great white shark | West Coast Wrap
Dramatic video shows an unforgettable experience for some scuba divers off the Southern California coast when they encountered a great white shark.