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Bay Area Twins Mixing Culture, Roots, and EDM
During Hispanic Heritage Month — in a time when immigration policies have many communities feeling uncertain — twin DJs Carlos and Beto Concha, known as OtebNSolrac, are shining through with pride, perseverance, and sound. The San Leandro-born brothers of Peruvian heritage started out in their high school jazz band. When budget cuts threatened their music program back in 2015, they reached out to Carlos Santana for help — and he answered.
AAPI History in the Making: Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii talks first six months
Adena Ishii is the youngest, and first ever Asian American to be elected to serve as Mayor of the City of Berkeley. She joined KTVU's Andre Senior to talk about her first six months on the job, and share plans for upcoming pride celebrations. Posted May 30, 2025 1:15pm PDT
Bay Area Mural Program Showcases Community Stories Through Art
Bay Area Mural Program Showcases Community Stories Through Art This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Bay Area Mural Program, a nonprofit using art to uplift and tell the stories of underserved communities. B.A.M.P.'s founder, Andre Jahmora, shares their mission and the stories behind the powerful murals. Posted February 17, 2025 4:54pm PST
Bay Area man's journey from autism challenges to campaign success
Bay Area man's journey from autism challenges to campaign success KTVU's Andre Senior reports. SAN FRANCISCO - Weeks after a life-changing opportunity, Adam Sherman is contemplating his next steps. For a man whom few have bet on so far, he’s fresh off the opportunity of a lifetime: serving as campaign manager for Paul Miyamoto’s reelection bid for San Francisco Sheriff. "It’s a multifaceted role.
EARTHQUAKE PREP: Alameda County Fire shares what you should have in your 'go bag'
Officials advise residents to be prepared for emergencies with a "go bag' that has important documents, flashlights and other necesseties. Here's what Alameda County Fire Department's Cheryl Hurd says to pack. Posted December 6, 2024 11:24am PST
Youth golf coach charged with having child porn
Man accused of having child porn was volunteer golf coach at Pinole Valley High and also coached at Richmond Golf Club.
Trump receives strong reaction at Black journalists conference in Chicago
Former President Donald Trump surprised some and angered others by accepting an invitation for a round table talk at the National Association of Black Journalists' convention. He skirted around tough questions from three journalists on stage. KTVU's Andre Senior and Tori Gaines report from Chicago. Posted July 31, 2024 4:52pm PDT
Scammers installing counterfeit airbags
Carfax Editor-In-Chief Patrick Olsen speaks with KTVU's Andre Senior about airbag safety in light of a new scam targeting car owners.
Santa Rita Jail program turns incarcerated men into construction workers
One man stays at Santa Rita Jail to finish vocational program Steven Wellemeyer decided to stay at Santa Rita Jail just to finish a vocational program in construction. DUBLIN, Calif. - California, renowned for its bustling construction industry, faces a peculiar dilemma: a dearth of skilled laborers juxtaposed with a surplus of incarcerated people hoping for a fresh start. A program at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin is aiming to change that.
Santa Rita Jail program turns incarcerated men into construction workers Original
DUBLIN, Calif. - California, renowned for its bustling construction industry, faces a peculiar dilemma: a dearth of skilled laborers juxtaposed with a surplus of incarcerated people hoping for a fresh start. A program at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin is aiming to change that. Santa Rita Jail unveiled a groundbreaking apprenticeship program aimed at bridging the gap between job vacancies and untapped potential behind bars.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
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Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community. OAKLAND, Calif. - In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
Fox local April 4, 2024 at 5:49 PM OAKLAND, Calif. - In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community. Oakland Police Department Sgt.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
OAKLAND, Calif. - In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community. Oakland Police Department Sgt.
How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
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How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
By Andre Senior and Lisa Fernandez Published March 5, 2024 10:47AM Oakland mayor on picking new police chief, future of the A's Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao sits down with KTVU to discuss how she's going about selecting a new police chief and the future of the A's. OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023. "I have a binder for each one of them," Thao said of the four candidates the Oakland Police Commission forwarded to her in late February. "And so, I will read through what the binder says. I will do my own research.
How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023. "I have a binder for each one of them," Thao said of the four candidates the Oakland Police Commission forwarded to her in late February. "And so, I will read through what the binder says. I will do my own research.
Salvation Army to deliver more than 4,000 free meals this Christmas Original
Salvation Army to deliver more than 4,000 free meals this Christmas December 25, 2023 at 11:01 AM SAN FRANCISCO - The Salvation Army is continuing their tradition of delivering meals to thousands of people who cannot leave their homes on Christmas. "We're very excited and honored to be able to provide meals to homebound seniors and individuals throughout the community.
Salvation Army to deliver more than 4,000 free meals this Christmas
Salvation Army to deliver more than 4,000 meals on Christmas Day Darren Norton with the Salvation Army joins KTVU Anchor Andre Senior to discuss the massive holiday undertaking. SAN FRANCISCO - The Salvation Army is continuing their tradition of delivering meals to thousands of people who cannot leave their homes on Christmas. "We're very excited and honored to be able to provide meals to homebound seniors and individuals throughout the community.
Intellectual discourse, Black excellence network flourish from initial dinner gatherings
Bay Area friends turn dinner gatherings into network about intellectual discourse, celebrate Black excellence In an inspiring tale of friendship and determination, Senior NBA Writer for ESPN Marc Spears and Executive Chef at Goodnight's Prime Steak--Healdsburg David Lawrence, have turned a casual idea into a groundbreaking television show. SONOMA, Calif.
Web of mystery explained: Spider webs strung across the Bay Area
A web of mystery has been floating throughout the Bay Area as residents are looking up to find small clumps of spider silk hanging from trees, bushes and electricity poles. San Jose State University professor Fredrick Larabee explained that mystery to KTVU on Friday. Baby spiders are actually "ballooning," he said, where after they hatch, they send out tiny strands of silk, which get caught into the wind and spread about.
Web of mystery explained: Spider webs strung across the Bay Area
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A web of mystery has been floating throughout the Bay Area as residents are looking up to find small clumps of spider silk hanging from trees, bushes and electricity poles. San Jose State University professor Fredrick Larabee explained that mystery to KTVU on Friday. Baby spiders are actually "ballooning," he said, where after they hatch, they send out tiny strands of silk, which get caught into the wind and spread about.
'We have to get back to basics of arresting people:' SF police chief defends detaining drug users
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott on Wednesday defended the mayor's controversial policy to arrest drug users to get them into treatment programs. Speaking in a one-on-one interview with KTVU, Scott said he is on board with Mayor London Breed's direction to use public intoxication laws to arrest people who are high on drugs, detain them to sober up in jail and then offer them services.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
We often mark Black History Month by recognizing barrier breakers of the past, but even today, barriers are still being broken. "I was seeing interesting companies, but didn’t really see any Black entrepreneurs who were venture-backed," said Monique Woodard, founder of San Francisco-based Cake Ventures. Woodard is among a still small, but growing list of Black women, venture capitalists.
'I have not made a decision yet:' Oakland mayor on police chief
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao knows that Wednesday will mark a 30-day deadline whether she plans to discipline the police chief or not. And while Thao told KTVU in an interview Tuesda that she plans to adhere to that deadline, she didn't say what she plans to do with Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, whom she put on administrative leave on Jan. 19. "I have not made a decision yet," Thao said.
Oakland based company is now offering zero gravity flights
Experiencing weightlessness was a feeling typically reserved for a select number of people traveling to space, but not anymore. Multiple people in Oakland experienced 0G's on Saturday. A small group gathered inside an airplane hangar at the Oakland Airport for a safety briefing prior to boarding a plane that would allow them to experience zero gravity.
Alexis Gabe case: Video shows person of interest possibly linked to missing Oakley woman
Police on Thursday shared surveillance video of a person of interest possibly connected to the disappearance of a 24-year-old Oakley woman, who was last seen three months ago. They also announced there is a $10,000 reward for information that cracks the case. Alexis Gabe was reported missing by her family after she didn't come home on Jan. 26.
San Francisco supervisors approve plan to keep Golden Gate Park's JFK Drive permanently car-free
John F Kennedy Drive in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park hasn't seen cars in nearly two years-- and now that will be permanent. City officials made the announcement of the Board of Supervisors vote late Tuesday evening. The board approved the legislation brought by Mayor London Breed at a special joint meeting with San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to keep the 1.5-mile stretch of road car free. It has been car-free since April 2020 because of the pandemic.
SFPD make their case for staffing increase before board of supervisors' committee
SFPD chief says he needs help dealing with staffing shortage San Francisco's police chief says he needs help in dealing with a staffing shortage. The Board of Supervisors is taking on this issue. Currently, there are 2,182 sworn and civilian staff members of the force, but a report indicates that an additional 764 people are needed to properly keep the streets safe.
Dozens of Marin County eighth-graders return from field trip to DC with COVID
Marin County middle school students return from field trip with COVID Dozens of eighth graders in Marin County tested positive with COVID after returning from a field trip to Washington, D.C. MARIN, Calif. - When Marin County 8th graders returned from their field trip to Washington D.C. last week, two dozen of them immediately tested positive for COVID-19, Marin County Public Health said.
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise
Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise Fatal fentanyl overdoses among teenagers are on the rise across the country as Center for Disease Control and Prevention numbers show deaths annually have topped 100,000. Sometimes kids don't realize the pills they buy are counterfeit and not what they bargained for. OAKLAND, Calif.
San Francisco's Ukrainian consul general shown support in Sonoma
San Francisco's Ukrainian consul general shown support in Sonoma The City of Sonoma showed its support for Ukraine Thursday by honoring the country’s consul general in San Francisco. SONOMA, Calif. - The City of Sonoma showed its support for Ukraine Thursday by honoring the country’s consul general in San Francisco. "We strongly condemn unprovoked action taken by the leadership of the Russian Federation," Mayor Jack Ding told the crowd.
Tech platform offers companies childcare recruitment options, help getting parents back to work
DUBLIN, Calif. - As many parents can tell you, finding childcare isn’t always easy, with many facilities dealing with waiting lists. It’s a problem that the National Women's Law Center reports led to one million fewer women in the labor force in the COVID-19 pandemic. "So to address this revolutionizing child care, we're making it convenient, affordable, and on-demand," said Alessandra Lezama.
Berkeley researchers look to preserve Rainbow Sign's place in Bay Area Black history
Berkeley researchers look to preserve Rainbow Sign's place in Bay Area Black history Berkeley researchers are making sure a building – now occupied by the City of Berkeley – gets its due for its role in Bay Area Black history. BERKELEY, Calif. - In the annals of American Black History, it is often pantheons like Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, or Rosa Parks who are rightfully recognized for their roles in the hard-fought battle for equality.
Novato police concerned over city worker COVID bonus pay distribution
Novato police concerned over city worker COVID bonus pay distribution The North Bay city of Novato is rewarding eligible employees who worked during the coronavirus pandemic with thousands of dollars in bonuses. The money will be paid out evenly amongst all employees whether they worked full-time remotely for the city or on the frontlines, which is a problem for the head of a group that represents the city's police officers. NOVATO, Calif.
Ersie Joyner 'humbled and humanized' after surviving 22 bullet wounds in Oakland shootout
By Lisa Fernandez and Andre Senior Published January 30, 2022 6:27AM Updated 6:27AM OAKLAND, Calif. - Ersie Joyner III pumps his arms on the treadmill and rolls his hips on a foam roller. He lunges. He extends his body into a plank, crunching his knees to his chest. He pumps dumbbells into the air. "Let’s get it!" Joyner shouts with a clap.
California AG launches civil rights investigation of Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
By Andre Senior, Aja Seldon and Lisa Fernandez Published January 19, 2022 12:36PM Updated January 20, 2022 5:09AM California’s top cop to probe troubled Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office SAN JOSE, Calif. - In a rare move, the California Attorney General opened an investigation into the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office over allegations of civil rights violations related to jail conditions and resistance to lawful oversight, state officials said Wednesday.
California AG launches civil rights investigation of Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
By Andre Senior , Aja Seldon and Lisa Fernandez Published January 19, 2022 12:36PM Updated 6:01PM California’s top cop to probe troubled Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office California’s attorney general on Wednesday announced a civil rights investigation into the office of Santa Clara Sheriff Laurie Smith, a polarizing figure who is fighting formal public corruption accusations following a no-confidence vote by the county’s board of supervisors. SAN JOSE, Calif.
Oakland police chief says new plan to combat crime focuses on violent offenders
OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong details plan to help combat crime in East Oakland In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that targets a section of the city that has been dealing with more crime than any other. OAKLAND, Calif. - In less than two weeks, a new plan is set to take shape within the Oakland Police Department that police chief LeRonne Armstrong hopes will curb crime in one section of the city.
Lawsuit: Sister of slain Oakland federal officer claims Facebook encouraged alleged killers
Meta sued over federal officers death KTVU's Andre Senior reports. OAKLAND, Calif. - On the night of May 28, 2020, the streets of downtown Oakland were packed with people protesting the death of George Floyd when David Patrick Underwood was shot and killed while protecting a federal building, by someone using the demonstration as cover to carry out the crime.
Community celebrates life of Wilma Chan at memorial
Community celebrates life of Wilma Chan The East Bay community came together Wednesday to celebrate the life and legacy of Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. She served in public office for more than 30 years, before she was tragically struck and killed by a car last month. OAKLAND, Calif. - More than a month after Wilma Chan’s death, a memorial was held Wednesday to remember the legacy that she left behind.
U.S. surgeon general warns of emerging youth mental health crisis in a rare advisory
Rare advisory from U.S. Gov't on emerging youth mental health crisis The U.S. Surgeon General warned of an emerging youth mental health crisis in a rare advisory on Tuesday. The report cited that in the U.S., emergency room visits for suicide attempts rose 51% for adolescent girls in early 2021 as compared to the same period in 2019. OAKLAND, Calif. - The U.S. Surgeon General warned of an emerging youth mental health crisis in a rare advisory on Tuesday.
Facebook changes name to Meta
By Andre Senior and KTVU staff Published October 28, 2021 11:38AM Updated 6:29PM Facebook frames future with new name Like many companies in trouble before it, Facebook is changing its name and logo. MENLO PARK, Calif. - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that the social media giant has been renamed Meta. The new name applies to the parent company, which owns Instagram, WhatsApp and other properties.
A's future in Oakland looks promising after supes approve new stadium
A's future in Oakland looks promising KTVU's Andre Senior reports. OAKLAND, Calif. - Oakland Mayor Schaff displayed her excitement Wednesday, a day after learning that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors non-binding vote to approve using property taxes to help fund infrastructure around a proposed A’s stadium at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square.
California recall candidates make one last push for votes
The candidates in the Governor Gavin Newsom recall election made one final push on election day. The governor spent the final day in the Bay Area, while the two leading Republicans focused on Southern California. In a final push before polls close, Newsom made a stop in the friendly territory of San Francisco where he spoke before the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6.
Caldor Fire threatens Lake Tahoe, shrouds area in toxic smoke
Caldor Fire fight focuses on eastern side threatening Tahoe Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service hosted a meeting Tuesday on the Caldor Fire and the communities it is threatening. Evacuations and warnings are not in effect for the Tahoe Basin area, yet. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A large part of Cal Fire's offensive in battling the Caldor Fire in El Dorado County is focused on the eastern side, where Lake Tahoe is most threatened.
Coyote feeder: Search for woman caught on camera serving SF wildlife platter of meat
Coyote feeder: Search for woman caught on camera serving SF wildlife platter of meat There is a search for a woman who was caught on camera feeding a platter of raw meat to wild coyotes in the middle of San Francisco Bernal Hill. SAN FRANCISCO - There is a search for a woman who was caught on camera feeding a platter of raw meat to wild coyotes in the middle of San Francisco Bernal Hill.
Coyote feeder: Search for woman caught on camera serving SF wildlife platter of meat
Coyote feeder: Search for woman caught on camera serving SF wildlife platter of meat There is a search for a woman who was caught on camera feeding a platter of raw meat to wild coyotes in the middle of San Francisco Bernal Hill. SAN FRANCISCO - There is a search for a woman who was caught on camera feeding a platter of raw meat to wild coyotes in the middle of San Francisco Bernal Hill.
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