Congress calls for full investigation into FCI Dublin
Six weeks after the Bureau of Prisons abruptly shut down FCI Dublin, ten U.S. representatives including several from the Bay Area are calling for a full investigation into the corrections facility, including hearings on the closure and the past cultures of abuse and treatment of inmates. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Greg Lee discuss the request with East Bay congressman Mark DeSaulnier.
Oakland Ballers sell out home opener
The Oakland Ballers, The Town’s newest professional baseball team, announced that tickets to its upcoming home opener have sold out, with a capacity crowd of 4,000 expected at newly refurbished Raimondi Park.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
Voices for Change: AAPI Heritage Month
In this episode of 'Voices for Change,' we continue our celebration of AAPI Heritage month. We speak to community leaders and advocates who are working to shine a light on the diverse cultures, share the unique stories and lift up future generations.
What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more
One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.
Sex assault healing center being built with FCI Dublin lawsuit money
A California lawyer is building a sexual assault healing center with the millions she and her clients plan to be awarded in the dozens of FCI Dublin civil suits.
California governor promised 1,200 tiny homes, yet none have opened a year later
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. In a year, none have opened.
FCI Dublin: Congress calls for hearings to investigate prison closure
Ten Congressional leaders on Friday called for a hearing and investigation into the recent closure and transfer of 605 women from the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin.
Jenny Lin's parents cope with pain 30 years after girl's unsolved homicide
The search for justice in a decades-long homicide case continues. The family of Jenny Lin, the 14-year-old girl who was killed in her Castro Valley home nearly 30 years ago on May 27, 1994, gathered for a memorial service.
Bay Area high school senior's art to hang in U.S. Capitol
A Burlingame high school senior won first place for her artwork as a part of the congressional art competition. The piece focuses on raising awareness about gun violence in America. The winner was selected by Rep. Kevin Mullin from California's 15th district and the teen's art will be displayed in Washington, D.C. at the Capitol building. For more on her work, KTVU's Crystal Bailey is joined live in the studio by Lauren Cheng.
Jay Pharoah live in the KTVU studio, compares socks with Christien Kafton
Stand-up comic, actor and former SNL cast member Jay Pharoah joins KTVU's Christien Kafton live in the studio with a preview of Fox's brand new summer game show: "The Quiz with Balls".
Voters will decide whether to renew Measure P in November
For the last six years, the City of Berkeley has used property transfer tax money to pay for homeless services through Measure P. Since then, the city has also seen a decline in homelessness. In November, Berkeley voters will decide whether to renew that funding source. KTVU's Christien Kafton and Crystal Bailey are joined by Berkeley Mayor and State Senate candidate Jesse Arreguin for a discussion about Measure P.
1 arrested in Oakland Skyline High graduation shooting after fight
Oakland police on Friday arrested one person following a fight and a shooting after Skyline High School's graduation, where three people were injured.
Zip Trips: Concord
KTVU took its inaugural Zip Trips to Concord, visiting murals, tacos and pickleball courts.
Zip Trips: Concord's taco trail
There are so many tacos in Concord, the city even has a taco trail.
Zip Trips: Concord's walking mural tour
Did you know that Concord has an amazing mural walking tour?
Zip Trips: Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps
Listen to Concord's Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps.
Zip Trips: The murals of Concord
KTVU's Claudine Wong highlights one of Concord's many murals.
Zip Trips: Pickleball in Concord
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat visits pickleball courts in Concord.
UC Berkeley peregrine falcon chicks officially named
The Cal Falcons fanbase has voted and now the four, fluffiest new additions to the UC Berkeley peregrine falcon family have officially been named. Introducing Aurora, Solstice (Sol for short), Equinox (Nox for short) and Eclipse. Falcon fans have been weighing in on names all week, racking up nearly 4,000 votes, but this group of nature-themed names was the clear favorite. Very fitting, as the chicks were all born the week of Earth Day last month.