California 18-year-old taking coding world by storm
Meet Angelina Tsuboi, a California 18-year-old known as the "Queen of Coding."
Here's how quickly your car interior heats up to dangerous, deadly levels
Hot cars can act like death traps for young children and pets, and experts say it only takes minutes for the inside of a vehicle to reach deadly levels.
'Sell the Team' signs plastered in Oakland
Signs were spotted all over Oakland this week in the hopes of sending a message to the A's ownership.
West Coast Wrap: June 3, 2024
Wildfires burning across the west could signal to a tough fire season ahead. Also, a dangerous shark encounter keeps a stretch of California's coastline closed. We talked to witnesses who saw when a shark went after a swimmer.
How did Oakland Ballers renovate rundown Raimondi Park in record time?
Volunteers have pitched in and crews have been working around the clock ahead of the Oakland Ballers inaugural home opener. “Our theme for the season is ‘Built By Oakland,’ and it really has been a built by Oakland effort," co-founder Bryan Carmel said.
Excessive heat alert issued for Bay Area this week
The season’s first major heat wave is set to hit the Bay Area this week, and emergency officials are warning residents to be prepared and aware of heat-related dangers.
Two people critically injured in Walnut Creek hit-and-run, one in custody
A person was arrested after a crash in Walnut Creek that left two people injured on Sunday, according to the Walnut Creek Police Department.
Round-the-clock preparations are underway as SF is set to host massive, sold-out surprise rave concert
Excitement was building on Friday night in San Francisco in anticipation of a huge, sold-out rave concert at Civic Center Plaza. Crews worked round the clock to set the stage for Saturday's massive event. Fred Again, a DJ and artist from the U.K., is headlining the concert with Scrillex.
Police arrest 80 protesters at UC Santa Cruz after tense standoff
Police and the California Highway patrol moved in early Friday morning at UC Santa Cruz to confront pro-Palestinian protesters, arresting roughly 80 people who refused to move their encampments, which have been blocking campus entrances for weeks.
As a felon, Donald Trump can no longer travel to 38 countries
The former president may have trouble gaining entry to these countries as a convicted felon. See the full list.
West Coast Wrap: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Strong reaction across the country to a historic verdict: former President Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts. Trump is the first former president to ever be convicted of a felony. He was convicted of falsifying business records in order to cover up a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels.
Salesforce stock value plummets, company loses nearly $50B in value in one day
San Francisco-based tech company Salesforce lost tens of billions in valuation this week, all after the company showed less-than-impressive growth in a quarterly financial report.
Escaped inmate captured in San Jose hotel with girlfriend: sheriff
An escaped inmate from San Benito County was located and captured along with his girlfriend at a hotel in San Jose on Wednesday night, sheriff's officials said.
New San Jose waterpark to open at Raging Waters site
The Bay Area's newest waterpark, CaliBunga, is set to open in June. The 23-acre park boasts as Northern California's largest water park.
Video: Smash-and-grab at Watsonville marijuana dispensary
Surveillance video released by Watsonville police shows at least a dozen suspects ramming an SUV into a marijuana dispensary and then walking out with boxes of product.
Hella Cool Gigs: Trailblazers
A crew of unique outdoors-lovers set out each day to make sure hikers have what they need: a trail. They show KTVU’s Crystal Bailey what it’s like to blaze a trail.
West Coast Wrap: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A judge denies all but one of Scott Peterson's requests to test evidence for DNA. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial jury ends first day of deliberation. Also, Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz is removed from his leadership role, with the Mayor of Seattle saying Diaz will be reassigned to special projects.
West Coast Wrap: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Firefighters across the West Coast are being called on to help fight a massive wildfire in New Mexico. Plus, an update on another fire burning tonight in Nevada. Also, strikes are expanding on UC campuses across the state with pro-Palestinian supporters walking picket lines at two more universities.
Goodwill works: breaking employment barriers though second chances
KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the power of second chances with Jonathan "JT" Toledo, Director of Operations at Goodwill SF Bay.
COVID cases driven by "flirt" subvariants on the rise
New data indicates COVID cases are on the rise in California, driven by a series of new strains of the virus known as "flirt" subvariants. As we head towards summer, those more transmissible subvariants have now overtaken the previous winter strain. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease expert at UCSF about effective our current COVID vaccines are against the new strains.