Colombia and Venezuela: what makes a building survive
From Indonesia to Colombia to Venezuela, powerful earthquakes are leaving a trail of death and destruction. But magnitude is only part of the story. Juan Caicedo, chair of the department of civil and environmental engineering at The University of South Carolina, gives insight.
From Indonesia to Colombia to Venezuela, powerful earthquakes are leaving a trail of death and destruction. But magnitude is only part of the story. Juan Caicedo, chair of the department of civil and environmental engineering at The University of South Carolina, gives insight.
How artificial Intelligence is changing college admissions
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Protecting your money from scammers
Consumers have reported losing an average of more than $10 billion annually to imposter scams in recent years. Evelyn Patino, consumer banking region executive at Bank of America, gives insight.
Consumers have reported losing an average of more than $10 billion annually to imposter scams in recent years. Evelyn Patino, consumer banking region executive at Bank of America, gives insight.
Oakland awards $17 million to family of innocent bystander killed
A family of innocent bystander killed during an unauthorized police chase in Oakland reacts to $17 million settlement awarded by the city.
A family of innocent bystander killed during an unauthorized police chase in Oakland reacts to $17 million settlement awarded by the city.
Oakland to pay police ‘ghost chase’ victims $17M
The City of Oakland has agreed to pay $17 million to four family members who were injured in an unauthorized police "ghost chase" that also killed a 28-year-old relative.
The City of Oakland has agreed to pay $17 million to four family members who were injured in an unauthorized police "ghost chase" that also killed a 28-year-old relative.
The Mess Hall at The Presidio, a new food hall, opens in San Francisco
The Mess Hall at The Presidio, located at Tunnel Tops, opens Saturday, bringing three eateries, a cafe, bar and specialty market to a restored historic building in San Francisco.
The Mess Hall at The Presidio, located at Tunnel Tops, opens Saturday, bringing three eateries, a cafe, bar and specialty market to a restored historic building in San Francisco.
Tropical Storm Lala barreling toward Hawaii
A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern.
A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern.
Vigil for woman killed in electric scooter crash
A woman who died after her electric scooter collided with a vehicle in San Francisco last week has been identified. The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the woman as 32-year-old Yebin Kim.
A woman who died after her electric scooter collided with a vehicle in San Francisco last week has been identified. The San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the woman as 32-year-old Yebin Kim.
Feels like Autumn
Marine Layer & Cloud Clearing: The deep marine layer will trigger pockets of damp coastal drizzle and mist late tonight through the pre-dawn hours. This moisture will easily create slick road conditions and reduced visibilities until about 11:00 AM Saturday along the coast. Daytime high temperatures will be only a couple of degrees warmer than Friday, well below average in our Inland areas. Expect 60s at the Beaches, 70s Bayshore and up to 83 Inland. Saturday night will have the marine layer pushing onshore reaching the Inland areas overnight with lows in the 50s, few 60s well Inland. Have a wonderful weekend!
Marine Layer & Cloud Clearing: The deep marine layer will trigger pockets of damp coastal drizzle and mist late tonight through the pre-dawn hours. This moisture will easily create slick road conditions and reduced visibilities until about 11:00 AM Saturday along the coast. Daytime high temperatures will be only a couple of degrees warmer than Friday, well below average in our Inland areas. Expect 60s at the Beaches, 70s Bayshore and up to 83 Inland. Saturday night will have the marine layer pushing onshore reaching the Inland areas overnight with lows in the 50s, few 60s well Inland. Have a wonderful weekend!
West Coast News Wrap Live
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.
SF street renaming honors fire captain
The San Francisco firefighting community celebrated former fire captain Tony Steffani. He spent 29 years with the San Francisco Fire Department but had to step down after being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2001. Steffani then founded the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation and became an advocate for firefighter health. New president of the foundation Adam Wood joined KTVU to talk about the street renaming and Steffani's advocacy work.
The San Francisco firefighting community celebrated former fire captain Tony Steffani. He spent 29 years with the San Francisco Fire Department but had to step down after being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2001. Steffani then founded the San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation and became an advocate for firefighter health. New president of the foundation Adam Wood joined KTVU to talk about the street renaming and Steffani's advocacy work.
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Half Moon Bay coach arrested for alleged child sex crimes
A Half Moon Bay teacher and coach was arrested on allegations that he sexually abused a former student who was a minor at the time.
A Half Moon Bay teacher and coach was arrested on allegations that he sexually abused a former student who was a minor at the time.
Monterey beach closed as sea lions takeover
Sea lions have returned to San Carlos Beach in Monterey after taking over the beach last year. As a precaution, authorities have temporarily closed the beach to keep visitors from getting too close.
Sea lions have returned to San Carlos Beach in Monterey after taking over the beach last year. As a precaution, authorities have temporarily closed the beach to keep visitors from getting too close.
Oakland councilmember and developer say proposed AI campus would be distinct from data center
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife and developer Colin Behring spoke to media, saying they wanted to dispel rumors about a proposed downtown AI center. They say the project, which has yet to before the council, would be much smaller in scope than data centers that have drawn scrutiny. But a policy director at an East Bay group has concerns.
Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife and developer Colin Behring spoke to media, saying they wanted to dispel rumors about a proposed downtown AI center. They say the project, which has yet to before the council, would be much smaller in scope than data centers that have drawn scrutiny. But a policy director at an East Bay group has concerns.
All Star Game coming back to SF
MLB announced the All Star Game will return to San Francisco in 2028
MLB announced the All Star Game will return to San Francisco in 2028
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning.
Oakland has a new tool for illegal dumping – and it's already picked up 34K pounds of trash
Illegal dumping has long plagued neighborhoods across Oakland, but city officials showcased a new addition to their cleanup efforts aimed at tackling the problem head-on.
Illegal dumping has long plagued neighborhoods across Oakland, but city officials showcased a new addition to their cleanup efforts aimed at tackling the problem head-on.
Strait of Hormuz: Fewer than 12 ships pass a day
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains largely unchanged, with few ships getting in or out. The disruption is having a major impact on the U.S. economy.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains largely unchanged, with few ships getting in or out. The disruption is having a major impact on the U.S. economy.
San Francisco's overdose deaths fall to lowest level on record
Overdose deaths in the city fell to their lowest level on record — 34 deaths in July, the lowest since the city began tracking the number in 2020. Those 34 deaths represent a decrease of more than 20% compared to last year, when there 52. For 2026 as a whole there have been close to 300 deaths, nearly 30% fewer than last year.
Overdose deaths in the city fell to their lowest level on record — 34 deaths in July, the lowest since the city began tracking the number in 2020. Those 34 deaths represent a decrease of more than 20% compared to last year, when there 52. For 2026 as a whole there have been close to 300 deaths, nearly 30% fewer than last year.