Vallejo police vehicle goes up in flames following electrical failure

A Vallejo Police Department vehicle caught on fire while an officer was driving along westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield on Thursday. Officials say an electrical failure appears to be the cause of the fire. 

Millbrae barber retires after 62 years behind the chair

A longtime Millbrae barbershop is changing hands as its owner retires after 62 years, marking the end of a multigenerational family business.

El Cerrito police tie same suspects, Jeep to recent break-ins

El Cerrito police are investigating two home burglaries that occurred within 30 minutes of each other Wednesday evening. Authorities believe the same suspects may be responsible and are reminding residents to remain vigilant.

Gearing up for second Oakland Tech Week
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Co-Founder of 'Oakland Tech Week,' along with the Dean of Northeastern University's Oakland campus came to KTVU studios, to discuss the significance of 'Oakland Tech Week.'

Know Your Rights Immigration Forum in Richmond
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Catholic Charities and several other groups are coming together to hold a 'Know Your Rights Immigration Forum' on September 26 in Richmond.

More Americans are buying now, paying later for groceries
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Survey shows more Americans are purchasing groceries, via the buying now, pay later option. Dr. Erika Rashure of Beyond Finance talked about the risks.

Special San Francisco golf event for people with autism
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Jennifer Fasulo explains the motivation behind the Els for Autism Foundation special golf event in San Francisco. 

3-alarm fire displaces 100 Oakland residents
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Oakland firefighters battled a 3-alarm blaze in an apartment fire that displaced 100 residents on Bancroft Avenue. Multiple rescues were needed. Some residents suffered injuries but no one died. The building is red-tagged. 

Concord high school cancels remainder of varsity football season
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Mount Diablo High School in Concord has canceled the remainder of its varsity football season following an 0-4 start, joining other Bay Area schools like Richmond High and James Lick High in San Jose that have suspended or canceled their seasons due to a lack of healthy players.

Cooling trend
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Your Friday forecast features partly sunny skies and cooler temperatures.  Highs should range from the mid 60s to the mid 80s. Wind gusts could exceed 30 mph.

DNA Lounge in San Francisco faces fines if parklet doesn't come down
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A popular nightclub in San Francisco's SoMa District is being ordered to tear down its long-standing parklet that predates the pandemic or face fines. DNA Lounge's business owner said it's an important part of his business, but the city's transit department says the parklet is unpermitted and they need the space to accommodate bus loading and accessibility. 

Angel Island controlled burn draws backlash after smoke inundates Bay Area communities

A controlled burn on Angel Island sent thick smoke into several Bay Area communities due to botched wind forecasts. Local officials and residents expressed frustration over disrupted daily routines, closed schools, and health impacts.

West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes detected in Sunnyvale, treatment scheduled

Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus have been detected in a portion of Sunnyvale, officials with Santa Clara County say. As a result, a mosquito control treatment is scheduled for Friday night. 

'Line-of-duty death': Bay Area firefighter, who died by suicide, is honored

Firefighters across the Bay Area and beyond are mourning the loss of one of their own. Firefighter and paramedic Travis Foster took his own life on Saturday. His passing is being recognized as a "line-of-duty death."

Immigration advocates raise concerns after reported arrests at Concord Home Depot

Local immigration advocates are raising concerns about possible enforcement operations after day laborers reported seeing several people taken away by what appeared to be officers in an unmarked vehicle at a Concord Home Depot.

Man cases Milpitas home as package-delivery driver, burglars follow

A home in Milpitas was burglarized not long after a man dressed as a package-delivery driver repeatedly knocked on the door, apparently to see if anyone was home.