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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.
Businesses respond to ongoing construction project in SF's Portsmouth Square
Residents and businesses near Portsmouth Square in San Francisco's Chinatown say the demolition and construction is leaving a noisy, dusty mess.
Residents and businesses near Portsmouth Square in San Francisco's Chinatown say the demolition and construction is leaving a noisy, dusty mess.
California lawsuit against Meta claiming it harms youth, begins Tuesday
California and other states are going to trial against Meta, accusing the social media company of profiting off of young users by developing addictive features that cause physical and mental harm. California is also accusing Meta of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting children's personal data without their parents' permission. Opening statements are scheduled to begin in the U.S> District Court for the Northern District of California on August 18, 2026.
California and other states are going to trial against Meta, accusing the social media company of profiting off of young users by developing addictive features that cause physical and mental harm. California is also accusing Meta of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting children's personal data without their parents' permission. Opening statements are scheduled to begin in the U.S> District Court for the Northern District of California on August 18, 2026.
Orinda burglary victims stunned after suspect charged in Martinez stabbing death
A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez homeowner, months after authorities say he targeted two homes in Orinda for burglary months earlier.
A man was charged with special-circumstance murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a Martinez homeowner, months after authorities say he targeted two homes in Orinda for burglary months earlier.
WA Costco employee fatally rammed car into co-worker after seeing hug
A Costco employee in Issaquah, Washington allegedly rammed his car into a co-worker riding a motorcycle, killing him out of anger and jealousy, according to reports citing statements made to investigators.
A Costco employee in Issaquah, Washington allegedly rammed his car into a co-worker riding a motorcycle, killing him out of anger and jealousy, according to reports citing statements made to investigators.
Big Sur's Timber Fire forces new evacuation orders
A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.
A wildfire burning in the rugged mountains above California’s iconic Big Sur coastline is bringing another disruption to a community that has endured years of fires, landslides and closures along Highway 1.
Russian Hill couple finds mysterious 150-pound stone sculpture buried in backyard
The limestone sculpture measures about 2 feet wide and 9 inches thick. Its origins remain unknown, and that uncertainty has quickly become part of the intrigue.
The limestone sculpture measures about 2 feet wide and 9 inches thick. Its origins remain unknown, and that uncertainty has quickly become part of the intrigue.
Mystery sculpture found in San Francisco backyard
A San Francisco couple doing yard work at their two-story Russian Hill neighborhood home recently uncovered what may be a piece of the city’s artistic past: a 150-pound stone sculpture buried nearly 2 feet underground in their Russian Hill backyard.
A San Francisco couple doing yard work at their two-story Russian Hill neighborhood home recently uncovered what may be a piece of the city’s artistic past: a 150-pound stone sculpture buried nearly 2 feet underground in their Russian Hill backyard.
Foster City couple expecting baby perseveres after condo fire
When a fast-moving fire tore through a Foster City condominium complex earlier this month, it displaced more than 100 residents and reduced everything one woman owned to ashes.
When a fast-moving fire tore through a Foster City condominium complex earlier this month, it displaced more than 100 residents and reduced everything one woman owned to ashes.
14-year-old Bay Area track star returns from Junior Olympics with a gold
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
A Bay Area teen earned a gold medal in the Junior Olympics for track and field in Southern California this month, emerging as a national champion and solidifying her standing as one of the nation’s top sprinters in her age group.
Victims of Orinda burglaries stunned to learn suspect now charged in Martinez slaying
Authorities say the same man accused of two burglaries in Orinda in April has now been charged with murder in a deadly Martinez stabbing.
Authorities say the same man accused of two burglaries in Orinda in April has now been charged with murder in a deadly Martinez stabbing.
California police chase suspect leads pursuit across LA, San Bernardino counties
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
Avoiding these 3 things during midlife could ward off dementia
Researchers have identified three specific health markers during people’s midlife years that can minimize risk for dementia, suggesting targeted prevention efforts could ward off dementia for more than a decade.
Researchers have identified three specific health markers during people’s midlife years that can minimize risk for dementia, suggesting targeted prevention efforts could ward off dementia for more than a decade.
San Francisco police watchdog says excessive force used in 2024 arrest
A San Francisco police watchdog group says officers used excessive force in an incident two years ago after entering a wrong license plate number.
A San Francisco police watchdog group says officers used excessive force in an incident two years ago after entering a wrong license plate number.
'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis
Actress Lucy Davis has revealed her Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, sharing an inspiring message about peace, humor, and continuing her acting career.
Actress Lucy Davis has revealed her Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, sharing an inspiring message about peace, humor, and continuing her acting career.
Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood signs off from 107.7 The Bone
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood was laid off from 107.7 The Bone.
Longtime Bay Area radio host Lamont Hollywood was laid off from 107.7 The Bone.
Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Earthquake in Colombia rocks South America 6 weeks after Venezuela quakes
Seismologists react to another major earthquake in South America as concerns on the San Andreas fault for the 'Big One' continue.
Seismologists react to another major earthquake in South America as concerns on the San Andreas fault for the 'Big One' continue.
'Moneymaxxing': The viral new push to save more
There's a new buzzword making the rounds online, and this one is important for managing your money. It's called "moneymaxing," and it encourages people to rethink everyday spending. Roshani Pandey, the founder of True Root Financial, joined us on "The Nine" for insight.
There's a new buzzword making the rounds online, and this one is important for managing your money. It's called "moneymaxing," and it encourages people to rethink everyday spending. Roshani Pandey, the founder of True Root Financial, joined us on "The Nine" for insight.
How to manage back-to-school anxiety
As tens of thousands of Bay Area students are heading back to the classroom this week, for some kids it also means dealing with a wave of anxiety that can be difficult to put into words. Kaitlin Soule, the founder of Bay Area, joined us on "The Nine" for insight into managing these feelings.
As tens of thousands of Bay Area students are heading back to the classroom this week, for some kids it also means dealing with a wave of anxiety that can be difficult to put into words. Kaitlin Soule, the founder of Bay Area, joined us on "The Nine" for insight into managing these feelings.