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West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.

A broad coalition of community leaders is calling for an end to the 23-year federal court oversight of the Oakland Police Department, saying the city can take over the responsibilities of ensuring that reforms continue. 

A piece of Mexico has dropped anchor in San Francisco Bay. The ARM Cuauhtemoc sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge and to its berth at Pier 17 today. The ship dates back to the 1980s, but its namesake warrior stretches to the last vestiges of the Aztec empire.  

Following the stabbing death in December of Alberto Rangel social workers are demanding additional safety measures.

A three-day meeting began Wednesday between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leaders of the world's two superpowers. The summit is a star-studded affair, but at its core, the two leaders are expected to discuss global conflicts, international trade, Taiwan, and artificial intelligence.

There's a new massive sea lion in San Francisco -- though it's not Chonkers (or his imposter who made an appearance earlier this month.) Pier 39 says all the anchovies in the San Francisco Bay may be bringing the Steller sea lions to this part of the pacific.

If you're seeing or smelling smoke on Wednesday, it's likely because of a controlled burn on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Angel Island State Park's prescribed burns are expected on both Wednesday and Thursday. "Prescribed burns help State Parks by promoting habitat improvement and reducing fuel loads that have accumulated in the absence of historically frequent, low intensity fires," according to California State Parks.

Tesla is on trial this week in a civil rights lawsuit accusing the company of racial discrimination at its Fremont plant.

When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House.

They're savory, hearty, and perfect for fall: Wednesday officially marks National Great American Pot Pie Day. Sal Castaneda went to Chicken Pie Shop in Walnut Creek to find out what it's all about.

Meet Sherman, the viral tortoise taking the Bay Area by storm. The 11-year-old Sulcata has flown through SFO, ridden BART and explored local businesses, and now he’s stopping by KTVU with his dad, Wilson Tsai. Find out what makes this 55-pound explorer such a social media star.

We're right in the sweet spot between the peak summer rush and the holiday travel madness. It's what travel insiders call "shoulder season," which is the ultimate window for lower prices, better weather, and fewer tourists. Travel expert Gabe Saglie joined us on "The Nine" for five destinations you can book right now.

First impressions are everything, but where do we draw the line between showing up as your authentic self, and crossing into overly casual? There's a viral debate online right now discussing whether or not bringing an iced coffee to a job interview is considered unprofessional. Amanda Litman, an author and the co-founder of Run for Something, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight.

OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face ​leaders will brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday amid warnings that AI technologies could soon improve themselves, and slip ‌beyond human control. Gary Gensler, professor of the practice of global economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, gives insight.

Monday marked World Alzheimer's Day, and while facing a diagnosis is heavy, there's a program in the Bay Area that's offering families a whole new way to cope. Connected Horse offers free and innovative workshops for those impacted by dementia and memory loss.