Woman groped on Half Moon Bay walking trail

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office says it's increasing patrols in Half Moon Bay after a woman reported being groped on a popular walking trail over the weekend. Officials say the woman was walking alone when a man on a bike grabbed her.

San Francisco Giants and Renel Brooks-Moon to part ways

Many San Francisco giants fans are expressing outrage after the team announced it is parting ways with their ballpark announcer of 24 years, Renel Brooks-Moon. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports from Oracle Park for reaction from those who say they can't believe she and the team weren't able to agree on a contract extension.

West Coast Wrap: Monday, March 18, 2024

A little girl fighting a bacterial infection has undergone several amputations. Her family in Arizona shares how they're coping with a diagnosis that has changed their lives forever. Also, Las Vegas celebrates a trio of police officers being called heroes. See how cameras were rolling when they pulled off a daring rescue from a burning building.

"Connect Bay Area Act" could provide $750M a year for transit

State Senators Scott Wiener and Aisha Wahab say the "Connect Bay Area Act" could provide hundreds of millions of dollars to struggling local transit agencies. The senators say it would generate at least $750 million a year for transit operations and avoid service cuts. If the bill becomes law, a measure would be placed on the ballot in 2026 asking voters to authorize a new tax on sales, regional payroll or properties. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with State Sen. Wiener and bill co-author about how it would address the budget shortfalls and many Bay Area transit agencies are still facing after the pandemic.

Bay Area woman celebrates helping more than 1,000 seniors find assisted housing

A young woman who dedicated her life to helping older adults across the Bay Area is marking an important career milestone. Anita Varelas launched Neighborly Senior Placement two years ago in San Bruno and since then, she has helped more than 1,000 older adults find housing at various assisted care facilities across the Bay Area, free of charge. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge speak with Varelas about her years of experience with senior living facilities starting when she was just 15 years old.

New online test aims to analyze brain fog causes and potential solutions

Most people have experienced "brain fog" or difficulties with memory and concentration but it is especially common for women going through menopause. Research published in the World Journal of Psychiatry found nearly 63% of middle-aged women report struggling with symptoms. Midi Health, a Bay Area company focusing on menopause and women's health care is rolling out a new online test that can help people learn more about what's behind their brain fog. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Midi Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kathleen Jordan about how it works and who can benefit from it.