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Dolores Huerta to lie in honor at California State Capitol
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — Labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta will lie in honor at the California State Capitol on Monday, Nov. 16, giving the public an opportunity to remember her decades of advocacy for farmworkers and their families. Members of the public are invited to pay their respects from noon to 6 p.m., Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón announced Thursday. Huerta died Oct. 28 at age 96. She was born on April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico.
Dolores Huerta to lie in honor at California State Capitol
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) — Labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta will lie in honor at the California State Capitol on Monday, Nov. 16, giving the public an opportunity to remember her decades of advocacy for farmworkers and their families. Members of the public are invited to pay their respects from noon to 6 p.m., Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón announced Thursday. Huerta died Oct. 28 at age 96. She was born on April 10, 1930 in Dawson, New Mexico.
Company that provides security screening at SFO laying off nearly 1,300 workers
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KRON) — The company that provides passenger and baggage security screening services at San Francisco International Airport is laying off nearly 1,300 workers. Covenant Aviation Security is a private company under contract with the Transportation Security Administration that has been operating at SFO since 2002.
Company that provides security screening at SFO laying off nearly 1,300 workers
SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KRON) -- The company that provides passenger and baggage security screening services at San Francisco International Airport is laying off nearly 1,300 workers. Covenant Aviation Security is a private company under contract with the Transportation Security Administration that has been operating at SFO since 2002.
Stolen mini labradoodle ‘Easton’ safely reunited with owner in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A mini labradoodle named Easton was safely reunited with its owner after San Francisco police recovered the stolen dog about two hours after it was taken Wednesday. Officers from Northern Station responded to Lombard and Webster streets around 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 23. The owner told police she had briefly left Easton tied up while she went inside a daycare center. When she returned, the dog was gone. Officers searched the area and issued a department-wide notification.
Stolen mini labradoodle ‘Easton’ safely reunited with owner in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A mini labradoodle named Easton was safely reunited with its owner after San Francisco police recovered the stolen dog about two hours after it was taken Wednesday. Officers from Northern Station responded to Lombard and Webster streets around 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 23. The owner told police she had briefly left Easton tied up while she went inside a daycare center. When she returned, the dog was gone. Officers searched the area and issued a department-wide notification.
Stolen mini labradoodle ‘Easton’ safely reunited with owner in San Francisco
Stolen mini labradoodle ‘Easton’ safely reunited with owner in San Francisco Thu, September 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A mini labradoodle named Easton was safely reunited with its owner after San Francisco police recovered the stolen dog about two hours after it was taken Wednesday. Officers from Northern Station responded to Lombard and Webster streets around 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 23. The owner told police she had briefly left Easton tied up while she went inside a daycare center.
Invasive golden mussels detected in Lake Del Valle, prompting boat quarantine
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 / 03:30 PM PDT Updated: Sep 22, 2026 / 03:30 PM PDT (KRON) — Highly invasive golden mussels have been detected in Lake Del Valle at Del Valle Regional Park, prompting new quarantine rules for boaters, the East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday. Effective immediately, boats launched at Lake Del Valle must undergo a 30-day quarantine before being permitted at another Park District waterbody.
Invasive golden mussels detected in Lake Del Valle, prompting boat quarantine
(KRON) — Highly invasive golden mussels have been detected in Lake Del Valle at Del Valle Regional Park, prompting new quarantine rules for boaters, the East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday. Effective immediately, boats launched at Lake Del Valle must undergo a 30-day quarantine before being permitted at another Park District waterbody. Boats used exclusively at Lake Del Valle are exempt if they return with an intact Del Valle boat band.
Invasive golden mussels detected in Lake Del Valle, prompting boat quarantine
LIVERMORE, Calif. (KRON) — Highly invasive golden mussels have been detected in Lake Del Valle at Del Valle Regional Park, prompting new quarantine rules for boaters, the East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday. Effective immediately, boats launched at Lake Del Valle must undergo a 30-day quarantine before being permitted at another Park District waterbody. Boats used exclusively at Lake Del Valle are exempt if they return with an intact Del Valle boat band.
Invasive golden mussels detected in Lake Del Valle, prompting boat quarantine
LIVERMORE, Calif. (KRON) — Highly invasive golden mussels have been detected in Lake Del Valle at Del Valle Regional Park, prompting new quarantine rules for boaters, the East Bay Regional Park District announced Monday. Effective immediately, boats launched at Lake Del Valle must undergo a 30-day quarantine before being permitted at another Park District waterbody. Boats used exclusively at Lake Del Valle are exempt if they return with an intact Del Valle boat band.
Today marks 16 years since deadly PG&E pipeline explosion
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (KRON) — September 9, 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the San Bruno PG&E pipeline explosion. The tragedy killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes. A 30-inch natural gas pipeline owned by PG&E exploded in the Crestmoor neighborhood on September 9th, 2010. SAN BRUNO, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Firefighters sift through rubble at a burned home that was destroyed by a massive explosion and fire September 10, 2010 in San Bruno, California.
Today marks 16 years since deadly San Bruno PG&E pipeline explosion
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (KRON) -- Wednesday marks 16 years since a PG&E natural gas transmission pipeline exploded beneath San Bruno's Crestmoor neighborhood, killing eight people and devastating the community. At approximately 6:11 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2010, a 30-inch section of pipeline known as Line 132 ruptured near Earl Avenue and Glenview Drive. Escaping natural gas ignited, triggering a massive fire that spread through the residential neighborhood.
Faithful down under: What it costs to see the 49ers in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Following the 49ers on their first road game means packing a red-and-gold jersey, a passport and a travel budget. For a Bay Area fan heading to Melbourne to watch the Niners face the Los Angeles Rams, a two-night trip comes to roughly $2,940 before meals, souvenirs and other extras. The biggest hit arrives well before kickoff: the airfare. The teams meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Sept.
Faithful Down Under: What it costs to see the 49ers in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Following the 49ers on their first road game means packing a red-and-gold jersey, a passport and a travel budget. For a Bay Area fan heading to Melbourne to watch the Niners face the Los Angeles Rams, a two-night trip comes to roughly $2,940 before meals, souvenirs and other extras. The biggest hit arrives well before kickoff: the airfare. The teams meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Sept. 11, at 10:35 a.m. local time, in Australia’s first regular-season NFL game.
Faithful Down Under: What it costs to see the 49ers in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Following the 49ers on their first road game means packing a red-and-gold jersey, a passport and a travel budget. For a Bay Area fan heading to Melbourne to watch the Niners face the Los Angeles Rams, a two-night trip comes to roughly $2,940 before meals, souvenirs and other extras. The biggest hit arrives well before kickoff: the airfare. The teams meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Sept.
Santa Clara County deputies cleared in deadly shooting
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Two Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office deputies acted lawfully when they fatally shot a man who charged at them with a knife following a lengthy standoff in San Jose last year, according to a report released by the District Attorney's Office. The confrontation began around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2025, when a deputy stopped 43-year-old Jose Neftali Martinez-Nolasco near Fruitdale and Leigh avenues for expired registration tags.
Santa Clara County deputies cleared in deadly shooting
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Two Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office deputies acted lawfully when they fatally shot a man who charged at them with a knife following a lengthy standoff in San Jose last year, according to a report released by the District Attorney’s Office. The confrontation began around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2025, when a deputy stopped 43-year-old Jose Neftali Martinez-Nolasco near Fruitdale and Leigh avenues for expired registration tags.
Santa Clara County deputies cleared in deadly shooting
Santa Clara County deputies cleared in deadly shooting Wed, August 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM EDT SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Two Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office deputies acted lawfully when they fatally shot a man who charged at them with a knife following a lengthy standoff in San Jose last year, according to a report released by the District Attorney's Office. The confrontation began around 7:30 p.m. on Oct.
Air Quality Advisory extended through Thursday due to wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke extends Bay Area air quality advisory through Thursday SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area Air District has extended an air quality advisory through Thursday as smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest drifts into the Bay Area. Residents may notice hazy skies and the smell of smoke, while air quality could reach unhealthy levels in some locations. Officials cautioned that conditions can change quickly and the amount of smoke reaching ground level is difficult to predict.
Vallejo power outage leaves over 5,000 PG&E customers in the dark
(KRON) — A large power outage left thousands of Vallejo residents and businesses in the dark late Thursday morning. Vallejo’s City Hall was among those without power, and as a result had to close access to the public until the outage was resolved. According to the PG&E outage map, 5,154 PG&E customers lost power beginning at 10:41 a.m. Thursday. By 1:30 p.m., restoration had begun and 1,054 customers remained without power.
Holiday light shows: A thing of beauty in the Bay Area
By Duncan Sinfield Published December 25, 2016 6:55pm PST LIVERMORE and RICHMOND, Calif. (KTVU) - The Bay Area is home to some of the greatest holiday decorations anywhere in the world. KTVU photojournalist Saif Tawfeeq went to two cities to see what the holiday hype was all about. Tawfeeq started his day in Livermore, where a group of folks have been decorating the home on 352 Hillcrest Avenue since 1982.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's say they've made the largest marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly says the multi-location operation is incredibly sophisticated, fully automated and very well done. "They're pumping CO2 in to the plants to make the plants grow bigger and stronger. And according to our investigators, this is some of the best, high quality marijuana that they've ever seen." SAN LEANDRO, Calif.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's say they've made the largest marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly says the multi-location operation is incredibly sophisticated, fully automated and very well done. "They're pumping CO2 in to the plants to make the plants grow bigger and stronger. And according to our investigators, this is some of the best, high quality marijuana that they've ever seen." SAN LEANDRO, Calif.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's say they've made the largest marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly says the multi-location operation is incredibly sophisticated, fully automated and very well done. "They're pumping CO2 in to the plants to make the plants grow bigger and stronger. And according to our investigators, this is some of the best, high quality marijuana that they've ever seen." SAN LEANDRO, Calif.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's say they've made the largest marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly says the multi-location operation is incredibly sophisticated, fully automated and very well done. "They're pumping CO2 in to the plants to make the plants grow bigger and stronger. And according to our investigators, this is some of the best, high quality marijuana that they've ever seen." SAN LEANDRO, Calif.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust Original
Alameda County Sheriff's say they've made the largest marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly says the multi-location operation is incredibly sophisticated, fully automated and very well done. "They're pumping CO2 in to the plants to make the plants grow bigger and stronger. And according to our investigators, this is some of the best, high quality marijuana that they've ever seen." SAN LEANDRO, Calif.
With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco Original
Young couple ties the knot in San Francisco; groom only has weeks to live Sergio Soto and his finance Isabella Cristobal exchanged wedding vows Tuesday in San Francisco. Doctors at UCSF say Soto's leukemia means he only has weeks left to live. SAN FRANCISCO - A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
Severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek sells for $1M cash
Burned out Walnut Creek home listed for $850,000 The home, which was damaged in a fire, is not allowed to be occupied because of safety concerns. WALNUT CREEEK, Calif. - A severely fire-damaged home in Walnut Creek has sold for a cool $1 million. Cash. The selling price for 254 Tamarisk Drive went for $150,000 above the asking price of $850,000 and the offer was made in just three days, said Realtor Melinda Byrne. "It's very exciting," she giggled on Thursday.
Police arrest 12-year-old girl suspected of setting four separate fires in the Berkeley Hills Original
BERKELEY, Calif. - The Berkeley police department says they've arrested a 12-year-old girl who is responsible for lighting four separate fires in the Berkeley Hills on Friday. Police say the first fire was set around 10:22 a.m. on the 1600 block of La Vereda Road. A small area of grass was set on fire, and neighbors were able to extinguish the fire before it had a chance to spread.
San Francisco car burglar steals "Leo" the Yorkie from vehicle in North Beach
By Henry Lee and Duncan Sinfield Published 12 hours ago Updated 7 hours ago Leo, the Yorkie. Photo: SFPD. SAN FRANCISCO - A 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Leo was stolen from a parked car in San Francisco's North Beach Thursday night, and San Francisco police are asking the public for help in locating him.
Witness video shows group who stole over $100,000 in high-end Louis Vuitton handbags
Witness video shows group who stole over $100,000 in high-end Louis Vuitton handbags KTVU viewer Raymon Hart shared footage from his cell phone showing the Monday robbery at the Louis Vuitton store in the Stanford Shopping Center. PALO ALTO, Calif. - A new video sent to KTVU by an eyewitness shows luxury bag thieves brazenly running past a security guard who stood by while the crew stole $100,000 in merchandise from the Louis Vuitton store in the Stanford Shopping Center.
Disabled Oakland Vet reunites with stolen service dog
Military vet has service dog stolen KTVU's Henry Lee reports. OAKLAND, Calif. - A disabled US Navy veteran was reunited with his stolen service dog after a KTVU viewer recognized the 3-year-old Chihuahua as one her friend had recently found. With his Chihuahua, Bella, in a carrier in the backseat, Mark Lipton had gotten out of his car last Sunday to open a gate outside his home. That's when someone jumped into his car and took off.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
By Aja Seldon and Duncan Sinfield Published 6 hours ago Updated 1 hour ago Protesters lay on racetrack at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley The protests were to draw attention to animal cruelty and abuse at the racetrack following several horse deaths in recent days. BERKELEY, Calif. - A protest at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley led by animal rights activists has forced the cancellation of hundreds of COVID vaccine appointments, officials with the racetrack said.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
Protesters lay on racetrack at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley The protests were to draw attention to animal cruelty and abuse at the racetrack following several horse deaths in recent days. BERKELEY, Calif. - A protest at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley led by animal rights activists has forced the cancellation of hundreds of COVID vaccine appointments, officials with the racetrack said.
Hundreds of vaccine appointments canceled at Golden Gate Fields following protest
Animal rights protest delays vaccine clinic, hundreds of appointments canceled Four Bay Area residents lay on the track at Golden Gate Fields Thursday afternoon to stop racing and to shut down Golden Gate Fields forever, according to Direct Action Everywhere, an animal advocacy group. But the protest delayed a vaccine clinic at the site where hundreds of appointments were canceled. BERKELEY, Calif. - An East Bay vaccination clinic was evacuated on Thursday and now there is an argument over blame.
Vallejo store owner in critical condition after being shot in robbery
By Henry Lee and Duncan Sinfield Published 17 hours ago Updated 10 hours ago Video of shootout inside Vallejo store that left owner injured KTVU's Henry Lee reports. VALLEJO, Calif. - A Vallejo store owner is in critical condition after being shot during a robbery. The robbery happened Tuesday night at the Dollar Plus and Party Supplies store on Sonoma Blvd. Surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows two armed men walking into the store.
Limited vaccine supply forces one week closure of Moscone Center mass vaccination site
People stand in line at the mass vaccination site at San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center that opened today for healthcare workers and people over 65 on February 5, 2021 in San Francisco, California. / AFP / Amy Osborne SAN FRANCISCO - The mass vaccination site recently rolled out at San Francisco's Moscone Center will close for one week due to a shortage in vaccine supply, according to a statement issued Sunday by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The site opened on Friday Feb.
Limited vaccine supply forces one week closure of Moscone Center mass vaccination site
By Emma Goss and Duncan Sinfield Published 14 hours ago Updated 21 mins ago SF’s Moscone Center pauses vaccinations for a week due to low supply KTVU's Emma Goss reports. SAN FRANCISCO - The mass vaccination site recently rolled out at San Francisco's Moscone Center will close for one week due to a shortage in vaccine supply, according to a statement issued Sunday by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
California to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for those at highest risk in mid-March
By Evan Sernoffsky and Duncan Sinfield Published 14 hours ago FILE - Registered nurse Emily Enos attempts to extract an extra dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine outside the Los Angeles Mission located in the Skid Row community on Feb.10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. OAKLAND, Calif.
Real estate photographer robbed of camera equipment while driving in San Francisco
By Cristina Rendon and Duncan Sinfield Published 19 hours ago Updated 3 hours ago Video shows brazen thieves in San Francisco robbery The video was captured by a Tesla Model 3's built-in camera system. The owner, Alex M., shared the video with KTVU. SAN FRANCISCO - A Bay Area real estate photographer had around $7,000 in camera equipment stolen from his vehicle while he was driving Friday evening in San Francisco.
Tahoe-area man rescued after spending a week stranded in snow
Snow impacts the city of South Lake Tahoe, California on February 15th, 2019 After an atmospheric river in South Lake Tahoe drops two feet of new snow overnight locals are quick to dig out and prepare for the next wave. Eager locals even make it to H TRUCKEE, Calif. - A Tahoe-area man was rescued after spending a week stranded in his vehicle in heavy snow in mountainous, backcountry terrain, the Sierra County Sheriff's Office said. On Sunday, Jan.
Oakland man shot by Pittsburg police after pointing loaded handgun at officer
PITTSBURG, Calif. - A 32-year-old Oakland man was shot and wounded Saturday afternoon by a Pittsburg police officer after he pointed a loaded handgun at the officer during a trespassing investigation, Pittsburg police said. The man, whose name was not provided, was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. The whole incident began when police were called to a business on the 3700 block of Harbor St. on reports that a man was on top of the roof of the business.
Two women found dead after Vacaville standoff, Santa Rosa man in custody
VACAVILLE, Calif. - The bodies of two women were found inside of an apartment in Vacaville after a nearly 8 hour standoff between police and a Santa Rosa man accused of murdering the two, according to Vacaville police. The suspect, 29, who was not identified other than his age and city of residence, was reported to have livestreamed himself on social media inside of an apartment at the the Rocky Hill Veterans Apartments complex with a handgun.
Santa Clara County deputy arrested for allegedly fabricating ambush Original
A Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputy, who reported being ambushed while on-duty nearly one year ago, was arrested Friday, accused of fabricating the shooting and his story of survival. Deputy Sukhdeep Gill, 27, was arrested following several months on leave as criminal and administrative investigations continued. The case was given to the Santa Clara County district attorney's office for review.
Triple shooting in parking lot of Burlingame hotel under investigation
File Photo. A Burlingame police department vehicle. BURLINGAME, Calif. - Three people were shot early Sunday morning in the parking lot of the Burlingame Embassy Suites hotel, according to Burlingame police. Police responded to a report of a shooting in the parking lot of the hotel, located at 150 Anza Blvd, around 12:20 a.m. At the scene, police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead
San Jose Kaiser COVID-19 outbreak sickens dozens Emma Goss reports. SAN JOSE, Calif. - Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center on Sunday said an emergency department employee died of COVID-19 complications and 44 emergency department staff members tested positive for COVID-19 this week. "Out of respect for patient privacy and the family, we have no additional information to provide. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible loss.
COVID-19 outbreak infects 43 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center in past week Original
File Photo, Kaiser Permanente. (KTVU) SAN JOSE, Calif. - Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center reports that 43 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, starting last Sunday, Dec. 27 until yesterday. Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 43 infections.
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