24 women remain at FCI Dublin, others relay stories of being moved to prisons across U.S.
Twenty-four women remained at the shuttered Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin on Saturday, as more women have come forward with their experiences of their treks and new lives at prisons across the country.
West Coast Wrap: Friday, April 26, 2024
Three children under the age of two overdose on Fentanyl in Washington and one of them has died. We take a closer look at the problem of children being exposed to the powerful drug as cases are growing at an alarming rate. Also, the former paramedic who injected a Colorado man restrained by police with a powerful anesthetic faces sentencing. We'll show you how he addressed Elijah McClain as if he were still alive.
Voices For Change April 2024
This episode, featuring topics suggested by viewers, includes a South Bay non-profit fixing and donating bicycles to people in need of transportation and the story of a unique partnership between a horse show and an East Bay organization, helping underserved children.
Financial forecast as GDP growth slows in first quarter
KTVU's Heather Holmes and Christien Kafton sit down with James McBride, Certified Financial Planner at the McBride Group for economic analysis.
West Coast Wrap: April 25, 2024
On West Coast Wrap, we see pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the West, including reaction from USC where the school's main graduation ceremony has been canceled over recent unrest. Plus, we'll take you live to Stanford where a new demonstration is underway tonight. Those stories and more on West Coast Wrap.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by NY appeals court
The 72-year-old Weinstein is serving a 23-year sentence in New York. He’ll remain imprisoned because a 2022 conviction in a Los Angeles rape case.
Yosemite unveils $32M in upgrades and renovations as it gears up for summer, what visitors can expect:
Yosemite National Park is gearing up for its busy summer tourist season, highlighting $32 million dollars in renovations and improvements aimed at improving the visitor experience.
El Cerrito mayor shines a light on lesbians
KTVU's Heather Holmes talks in-depth with Carolyn Wysinger about the power of representation during Lesbian Visibility Week.
Proof-of-life video for Berkeley-born Hamas hostage
Hamas this week released video of a man born in the Bay Area, who's now being held in Gaza.
U.S. Senators call FCI Dublin transfer of women 'appalling'
Five U.S. senators are demanding that the Bureau of Prisons director provide them with information on how the agency prepared to close the troubled, all-women's prison in Dublin, including written plans to its employees on the "safe and humane release from custody."
West Coast Wrap: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A vote by Arizona lawmakers could lead to a repeal of the state's near total ban on the procedure. Also, in Southern California, some people involved in pro-Palestinian protests at USC are being taken into custody by police. We have the latest on the debate over the conflict in the Middle East that's affecting college campuses across the country.
Fourth peregrine falcon chick hatches atop UC Berkeley campanile
The famous UC Berkeley falcons have four new family members living on top of the clocktower. Falcon fans have been closely watching the Nest Cam, as Annie and Archie have been incubating their clutch of eggs over the past month. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the new arrivals with Sean Peterson, ecologist and biologist with Cal Falcons.
Drink and dine to support San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Tonight you can drink, dine and donate to a great cause in San Francisco. It's the annual "Dining Out For Life" fundraising event in the city and more than 35 restaurants are participating this year. A portion of tonight's sales benefit the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, helping those impacted by HIV/AIDS. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses tonight's fundraiser with Eric Jost, Director of Marketing at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Pres. Biden signs provision that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
Congress has long had national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but has not succeeded in banning the platform from American app stores. A new law requires TikTok's Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake within 9 months or face a nationwide ban. Now, TikTok's CEO is pushing back and promising a legal challenge. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the implications of the bill with Nadine Farid Johnson, Policy Director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Gov. Newsom promises to support Arizonans seeking abortions in California
Today Gov. Gavin Newsom announced legislation that would allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions for Arizona residents across state lines in California. This comes after the controversial ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court earlier this month upholding a 160-year-old near-total ban on all abortions. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the proposed legislation with Jessica Levinson, Professor of Law at Marymount University.
Center for Elders' Independence lends support for older Transgender adults
KTVU's Alex Savidge sits down with Buddy Wolf, and Center for Elders' Independence CEO Maria Zamora to talk about the supportive resources for older Transgender adults.
'I Love Tenderloin Week' Returns to San Francisco
KTVU's Heather Holmes talks with Michael Vuong about the series of events celebrating life in the Tenderloin.
BOP director commends FCI Dublin staff, despite accounts of abusive behavior
In an interoffice memo sent to employees, Bureau of Prisons Director Colette S. Peters on Wednesday commended her staff for their "tireless efforts in facilitating the successful transition" of women from FCI Dublin.
Tesla to lay off thousands of employees in Fremont and Palo Alto
Electric vehicle company Tesla will lay off thousands of employees across its Bay Area locations this June, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department on Tuesday.
6-year-old boy, standout little league player killed in suspected DUI in Richmond
A devastated community in the East Bay was mourning the loss of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a suspected intoxicated driver in an alleged hit-and-run.