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.
Nvidia's San Jose GTC Conference 2024 keys in on AI chips as stock skyrockets
Some of the world’s greatest scientists and engineers have converged on Downtown San Jose for the next four days. This is as Nvidia holds its GTC Conference 2024.
"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.
AI innovation and the altering economic landscape
A number of the world's greatest scientists and engineers are gathering in San Jose for the Nvidia GTC Conference and AI is at the center of nearly every economic conversation. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the overall economic impact of AI and Nvidia's success in the field with Anastassia Fedyk, Assistant Professor of Finance at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
German shepherd pup shot in San Jose; 2 suspects sought
A German shepherd pup named Marley was shot in the skull as her owner slept in San Jose and police on Monday asked the public for help in finding the suspects.
FCI Dublin: Judge orders unprecedented 'special master' over troubled prison
A federal judge on Friday ordered a "special master" to oversee the goings-on at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin – the first time a Bureau of Prisons facility has been placed under such oversight in U.S. history.
Steph and Ayesha Curry cheer on runners at Oakland marathon
Warriors superstar Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha, were spotted on Sunday cheering on runners at the Oakland marathon.
West Coast Wrap: Friday, March 15, 2024
A new problem with a Boeing plane. A United Airlines flight out of SFO landed in Oregon with a missing exterior panel. What the airline is saying about the issue that went undetected mid-flight. A California baby who weighed less than one pound at birth finally goes home. What her parents and doctors are saying about her remarkable survival story.
Trial in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco
The trial of the man accused in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco after a judge denied the defense team's venue change request.
Hundreds of adoptable big dogs ready for forever homes
This weekend, Oakland Animal Services is hosting an Adopt-a-thon to help find as many dogs their forever homes as possible. The organization says it has taken in hundreds of dogs each month this year and many are also available to foster. To help reduce overcrowding, adoption hours are being extended and adoption fees are being waived all weekend. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Crystal Bailey are joined live in studio by Ann Dunn, Director of Oakland Animal Services as well as Chicken and Daisy; two adoptable foster dogs very ready to find their forever homes.
Measles exposure renews concerns over vaccine hesitancy
A number of recent measles outbreaks across the country are renewing concerns over the potentially deadly but preventable disease. The recent cases spikes come as more parents are delaying getting their children vaccinated. According to the CDC, the percentage of kindergartners fully immunized against the measles dropped from 95% in 2020 to 93% in 2023. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Dr. Kai Kai Lam, Chief of Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente about the increasing trend of vaccine-hesitant parents.
Colorectal cancer cases in Americans under 50 on the rise
KTVU's Crystal Bailey discusses the rise in colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. among people under 50 and early warning signs with El Camino Health Oncologist Dr. Shane Dormady.
RV owners living in San Francisco neighborhood to be forced out
A vintage RV parked near the top of a hill on Bernal Heights Boulevard in San Francisco is home sweet home for Armando Martinez.
West Coast Wrap: March 14, 2024
For tonight's West Coast Wrap episode, we'll have complete coverage of the weather extremes across the West; from whiteout conditions in parts of Colorado to hurricane-force winds sweeping across southern California, taking down trees and powerlines. And, scary moments on a California freeway caught on camera. Investigators say this driver intentionally crashed into a parked CHP patrol car. We'll have the latest on how the officers inside that patrol car are doing and the arrest that was made in the case.
Business owners hope for big boost during Oakland Restaurant Week
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
San Francisco gearing up for 173rd St. Patrick's Day parade
This year's annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration will take place on Saturday March 16th in downtown San Francisco starting at 11:30 am on 2nd and Market Streets. The parade ends at City Hall and is followed by a free music festival from 2:00-6:00 pm at Civic Center Plaza. The event is hosted by the United Irish Societies. For more on the fun and festivities, KTVU's Cristina Rendon speaks with the president of the organization, Liam Frost.
SpaceX Starship hits several milestones, is lost re-entering atmosphere
Today's third test flight of the SpaceX megarocket Starship achieved several key milestones but the spacecraft was lost as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses today's launch and flight with Abhishek Tripathi, Director of Mission Operations at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab.
Empowered Voices: Women Leaders Shaping the Bay Area
Tonight a panel of women will be speaking at The Academy, an LGBTQ+ social club in San Francisco near the Castro about how they are making an impact in their fields of work. KTVU's Cristina Rendon is joined by one of tonight's panelists, San Francisco Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford to discuss her experience as the first transgender woman to hold her office.