Monster Jam rolls into Oakland this weekend

Monster Jam is roaring into Oakland this weekend and this time it's bigger, louder, and wilder than ever. For the first time, Monster Trucks are teaming up with freestyle motocross bikes to deliver double the air, double the tricks, and double the thrills too. For a first look we welcome Grave Digger driver Tyler Menninga and his teammate Drew Slaugh, who rides BMX.

ISIS expands operations

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is expanding operations in Africa and the Middle East.

End of 'tips from former smokers' PSA

The public service announcements from the CDC's tips from Former Smokers campaign are set to stop at the end of the month. The agency has run these PSA for the past 13 years. Real stories from real people about the harms of smoking. Joining us to discuss the significance of this cancellation is doctor and Professor Robert Jackler, founder of the Interdisciplinary Research Group at Stanford, which looked into the impact of tobacco advertising.

Appeals Court overturns Alameda County law criminalizing sideshow spectators: violation of first amendment

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Alameda County ordinance criminalizing sideshow spectators is likely unconstitutional. The Oaklandside reporter who sued the county says the law stopped him from going to sideshows to cover them because he was concerned that police would arrest him. The First Amendment Coalition, representing the reporter said ,"Journalists need to be able to do their jobs and cover newsworthy events in public spaces but others have a right to be there as well to observe. Sideshows are newsworthy events." Alameda County supervisors say the law was designed to stop dangerous sideshows.

Fewer drinkers: A grim outlook for 2025 wine harvest

Coming off a very tough 2024, the wine industry is finding 2025 to be another year of fewer drinkers and slower sales. KTVU's Tom Vacar joins us from Napa where there are indicators that more wine is being produced than can be sold.

Cooler pattern

Our cooling trend continues. Low clouds and drizzle will highlight the Friday morning forecast. The clouds will gradually clear back to near the bay later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the low 80s.