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Antioch native and De La Salle alum Michael Hutchings is the new defensive coordinator for University of California's football program. He spent the past three years coaching with the Minnesota Vikings.

What happens when AI meets Hollywood? In this episode, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard sit down with Keith Zhang — former Uber engineer turned AI filmmaker and founder of SoulScape — to explore a bold new vision for storytelling. From AI-generated films to 48-hour cinema hackathons, this conversation dives into the opportunities, fears, and big questions surrounding AI in creative industries. Is AI democratizing filmmaking… or disrupting it? And what happens to human creativity when anyone can make a movie in hours? Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome + Intro 01:24 — Meet Keith Zhang 03:18 — AI Opens the Door to New Creators 04:33 — The Coca-Cola AI Ad Debate 06:16 — Why AI Feels Different 08:23 — The Moment That Changed Everything 12:30 — From Experiment to Mission 15:03 — The Big Controversy: Job Disruption 17:01 — What is SoulScape? 19:41 — Will AI Movies Replace Hollywood? 25:09 — Inside SoulScape 2026 26:30 — Hollywood Is Paying Attention 28:05 — Who Are the Creators? 29:33 — How AI Films Are Made 32:05 — AI Is Moving FAST 32:59 — Why a Nonprofit? 35:52 — Soul Over Slop 36:11 — Why San Francisco? 38:27 — What to Expect from SoulScape 2026 Key Takeaways • AI is lowering the barrier to entry for filmmaking. • The biggest tension is creative empowerment vs. job disruption. • We are in the messy middle where AI is visible and evolving quickly. • The future may be AI + human storytelling, not replacement. • Audiences will ultimately decide what succeeds. Notable Quotes "AI is creating creative equity." "We shouldn’t lose humanity just because we’re in the age of AI." "It’s not about the visuals — it’s about the story." "Every 3 months is a quality leap. Every 6 months is a generational leap." Connect With Us Claudine Wong: Instagram & Facebook: ClaudineWongKTVU TikTok: ClaudineKTVU YouTube: ClaudineWong Lisa Bernard: Instagram: @DemystifyAI

The two-year-anniversary of a family of four that was killed at a West Portal bus stop was marked by a vigil for the victims. Meanwhile, the elderly driver of the SUV that plowed into the bus stop will learn her fate from a judge in court tomorrow. 

Multiple women, including United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, have come forward with accusations that labor icon Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted them, some of them while they were children. The news has sent shockwaves through multiple communities, and caused a reckoning as to what to do about public streets, parks, and a statewide holiday that bear Chavez's name.

The $11 million, 1.8-mile long light installation is returning to the Bay Bridge. You may remember this installation from the 2010's but the lights deteriorated. Now, money has been raised for a new installation that will be twice as big with 25,000 LED bulbs. 

The Dublin teachers union announced a tentative agreement with the school district was reached after a four-day strike. The teachers get a 2.3% cost of living increase over a three-year-period. They also get a slightly reduced classroom size. 

The Dublin teachers union announced a tentative agreement with the school district was reached after a four-day strike. The teachers get a 2.3% cost of living increase over a three-year-period. They also get a slightly reduced classroom size. 

The anchors discuss the homecoming celebration held in Oakland for Olympic gold medalist figure skater for Team USA, Alysa Liu, the homegrown sensation who is taking the world by storm. 

A judge ordered that Tony Phillips, the man caught on camera engaged in an altercation with Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail, be released from jail. The judge in the case reviewed the video and concluded that Lurie's security initiated physical contact. Phillips was ordered released on his own recognizance but must still face charges of assaulting an officer 

The anchors on what San Jose is considering regarding Flock surveillance camera technology as other jurisdictions have abandoned the technology altogether. We also hear about what's in store for Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu in Oakland this week. 

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced attempted murder charges for the suspect in last week's seemingly random Chinatown stabbing that injured a man. And in the case of the mayor's security detail getting in a scuffle, the charges have been announced for two suspects, including assault of an officer. 

The anchors on the news of the day, including the firing of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. 

The Los Gatos woman who was charged with child endangerment and the sexual penetration of an intoxicated child was found guilty of 60 of the charges against her. 

The anchors talk about the broad implications of the initial strikes on Iran conducted by the U.S. and Israel over the weekend. 

Several Bay Area cities are debating whether they should continue using Flock camera automated license-plate reader technology after privacy concerns and concerns of either cooperation with or accessibility to federal officials, such as the Department of Homeland Security arose. Law enforcement uses the technology to combat crime. 

The anchors talk about the broad implications of the initial strikes on Iran conducted by the U.S. and Israel over the weekend. 

The man convicted of murdering Sierra LaMar in 2017 may be headed for a new trial after a California appeals court overturned the conviction. The appeals court found there was insufficient evidence surrounding DNA evidence, and suggested there could have been misconduct by the prosecution.

KTVU Meteorologist on the sudden Bay Area weather warm up. She says Friday will be even warmer. 

The Oakland Unified School District is facing a $100 million budget shortfall that could lead to 200 layoffs. District staff met Wednesday night to discuss the reality of the layoffs, and how many educators might be impacted.