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West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
Lawsuit over controversial SFPD raid in West Oakland
A controversial San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable-housing complex with ties to a former Black Panther leader has prompted a federal civil rights lawsuit.
A controversial San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable-housing complex with ties to a former Black Panther leader has prompted a federal civil rights lawsuit.
U.S.-Canada trade tensions continue
President Trump is threatening new tariffs on the European Union after the bloc members proposed making Canada its first associate member. President Trump said the move could impose very heavy tariffs on European goods.
President Trump is threatening new tariffs on the European Union after the bloc members proposed making Canada its first associate member. President Trump said the move could impose very heavy tariffs on European goods.
Lawsuit filed over police raid of Oakland Black Panther Apartments
A controversial San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable-housing complex has led to a federal lawsuit.
A controversial San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable-housing complex has led to a federal lawsuit.
Oakland venue Eli's Mile High Club announces impending closure
One of the East Bay’s long-running independent music venues is set to close its doors for good.
One of the East Bay’s long-running independent music venues is set to close its doors for good.
SF Controller says new tax measure would help Muni
A new report from the San Francisco Controller said that proposed parcel tax to help fund Muni would have more benefits than drawbacks for the city.
A new report from the San Francisco Controller said that proposed parcel tax to help fund Muni would have more benefits than drawbacks for the city.
NTSB investigators share photo, insight into deadly NBC LA chopper crash
The NTSB says the video livestreamed by the NBC Los Angeles helicopter news crew just before the deadly 9/15 crash, is the most important piece of evidence collected so far to assist investigators in uncovering what caused the Airbus Eurocopter AS 350-B2 helicopter to lose altitude. The helicopter burst into flames in a parking lot, where one man on the ground Edy Gutierrez Mejia, 29, died. The reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were also killed in the crash.
The NTSB says the video livestreamed by the NBC Los Angeles helicopter news crew just before the deadly 9/15 crash, is the most important piece of evidence collected so far to assist investigators in uncovering what caused the Airbus Eurocopter AS 350-B2 helicopter to lose altitude. The helicopter burst into flames in a parking lot, where one man on the ground Edy Gutierrez Mejia, 29, died. The reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were also killed in the crash.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park secures $6 million gift to build new interpretive center
Six years after the devastating 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 97% of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park has received its largest single private donation ever. The $6 million contribution from the Ranieri family of Los Altos—made through the nonprofit Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks in honor of the late Dr. Cesare Ranieri—will fully fund a new Redwood Ecology Interpretive Center in the heart of the old-growth forest. Executive Director Bonny Hawley joined the broadcast to discuss how the center will serve as the main orientation hub for visitors, outline the park's multi-phase rebuilding plan, and highlight how public visitation and future funding will help create a fire-resilient park for the future.
Six years after the devastating 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 97% of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California’s oldest state park has received its largest single private donation ever. The $6 million contribution from the Ranieri family of Los Altos—made through the nonprofit Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks in honor of the late Dr. Cesare Ranieri—will fully fund a new Redwood Ecology Interpretive Center in the heart of the old-growth forest. Executive Director Bonny Hawley joined the broadcast to discuss how the center will serve as the main orientation hub for visitors, outline the park's multi-phase rebuilding plan, and highlight how public visitation and future funding will help create a fire-resilient park for the future.
San Jose sees drop in homelessness
San Jose officials say the city’s unhoused population has dropped dramatically over the past year and a half, and new data tracking methods are behind their ability to measure the shift.
San Jose officials say the city’s unhoused population has dropped dramatically over the past year and a half, and new data tracking methods are behind their ability to measure the shift.
California's landmark textile law makes fast fashion pay for fabric waste
With Californians throwing away 1.2 million tons of textiles every year, the newly enacted Responsible Textile Recovery Act shifts the financial burden of fabric waste onto clothing manufacturers and distributors. The landmark state law requires businesses to fund and organize the collection, sorting, and recycling of used garments and textiles. As state regulators at CalRecycle hold compliance workshops, Joanne Brasch with the California Product Stewardship Council joins The Four to explain how the law holds fast fashion brands accountable and what consumers can expect as the new recycling infrastructure rolls out statewide.
With Californians throwing away 1.2 million tons of textiles every year, the newly enacted Responsible Textile Recovery Act shifts the financial burden of fabric waste onto clothing manufacturers and distributors. The landmark state law requires businesses to fund and organize the collection, sorting, and recycling of used garments and textiles. As state regulators at CalRecycle hold compliance workshops, Joanne Brasch with the California Product Stewardship Council joins The Four to explain how the law holds fast fashion brands accountable and what consumers can expect as the new recycling infrastructure rolls out statewide.
Woman arrested after LA chain reaction crash kills 5
A Los Angeles woman was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a Metro bus, killing at least two people and injuring six others in a prelude to a second deadly tragedy: the fiery crash of a TV news helicopter that was covering the collision.
A Los Angeles woman was arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a Metro bus, killing at least two people and injuring six others in a prelude to a second deadly tragedy: the fiery crash of a TV news helicopter that was covering the collision.
Trump trade war: Canada turns to EU amid tariff beef with US
As Canada's trade dispute with the White House heats up, Canada is turning to the European Union for support.
As Canada's trade dispute with the White House heats up, Canada is turning to the European Union for support.
A taste of one of the first Guatemalan bakeries in the Bay Area
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating a Bay Area family business with more than 30 years of Guatemalan tradition. Universal Panaderia Bakery started with mom and dad selling food from their cars and has since grown to three locations in san francisco, daly city and san pablo.
Talk of the Town: Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by Kenneth Maxey, Deka Dike and Karen Horne from the Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by Kenneth Maxey, Deka Dike and Karen Horne from the Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Floriston Fire burning in Tahoe area along California-Nevada border
The Floriston Fire is burning in the Tahoe area near Truckee along California-Nevada border.
The Floriston Fire is burning in the Tahoe area near Truckee along California-Nevada border.
Danville's Cielito Cocina Mexicana: traditions on the table
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
You can experience culture through food, and at Cielito Cocina Mexicana in Danville, the menu takes inspiration from two distinct Mexican regions: Puebla and Oaxaca. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring the flavors, ingredients and traditions behind the dishes.
Santana Row's 'Taste the Row' pairs $25 weekday lunches with global hunger relief
More than a dozen Santana Row restaurants in San Jose are participating in the "Taste the Row" promotion throughout September, offering $25 two-course weekday lunches. Ana Paula from Peruvian-Spanish restaurant Suspiro joined The Four to showcase the special menu options and discuss how the event raises funds for World Central Kitchen's international food relief efforts.
More than a dozen Santana Row restaurants in San Jose are participating in the "Taste the Row" promotion throughout September, offering $25 two-course weekday lunches. Ana Paula from Peruvian-Spanish restaurant Suspiro joined The Four to showcase the special menu options and discuss how the event raises funds for World Central Kitchen's international food relief efforts.
Mario and Mandela Van Peebles bring new short film "Contagious" to 24th Oakland International Film Festival
Actor and director Mario Van Peebles joined his son, Mandela Van Peebles, in studio to showcase Mandela’s short film "Contagious" at the 24th Annual Oakland International Film Festival. The film explores how everyday acts of kindness create lasting connections across cultural and language divides. Mandela reflected on carrying forward the cinematic legacy of his father and late grandfather, Melvin Van Peebles. The festival runs through Saturday in Oakland.
Actor and director Mario Van Peebles joined his son, Mandela Van Peebles, in studio to showcase Mandela’s short film "Contagious" at the 24th Annual Oakland International Film Festival. The film explores how everyday acts of kindness create lasting connections across cultural and language divides. Mandela reflected on carrying forward the cinematic legacy of his father and late grandfather, Melvin Van Peebles. The festival runs through Saturday in Oakland.
'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
3 minutes with a donkey can boost mood: UC Davis
Three minutes with a donkey or mini-horses can boost mood: UC Davis
Three minutes with a donkey or mini-horses can boost mood: UC Davis