Students defy orders to vacate encampment sites, continue protests
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Nationwide protests continue as college students protest the war in Gaza, calling for an immediate cease-fire. This, despite hundreds of arrests over the weekend. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Lisa Mueller, Political Science Professor at Macalester College and author of the coming book, "The New Science of Social Change" about our country's long history of college protests and what might be different about this one.

Financial forecast as GDP growth slows in first quarter
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KTVU's Heather Holmes and Christien Kafton sit down with James McBride, Certified Financial Planner at the McBride Group for economic analysis.

El Cerrito mayor shines a light on lesbians
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KTVU's Heather Holmes talks in-depth with Carolyn Wysinger about the power of representation during Lesbian Visibility Week.

Fourth peregrine falcon chick hatches atop UC Berkeley campanile
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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KTVU's Heather Holmes talks with Michael Vuong about the series of events celebrating life in the Tenderloin.

Oakland Academy of Knowledge students educate and inspire at national conference
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KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes talked with a group of 5th graders about their research on education and reparations, and the next steps to effect lasting change.

Warriors Analysis: End of a Dynasty?
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KTVU's Alex Savidge talks with sports broadcaster Damon Bruce for expert analysis on the future of the Warriors following the team's latest loss.

NIAD Art Center artists to take center stage at fundraiser
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KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with NIAD artists Deatra Colbert, Felicia Griffin and NIAD Studio Director Liam Golden about the upcoming 12th annual Win Win Fundraiser next month at the Bridge Art Space.

Sonoma County Juvenile Hall opens music studio for rehab
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In an effort to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, Sonoma County is trying something new. The County's juvenile hall just opened a new music studio and program to help young offenders find their voice and develop their creative skills. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Giovanni Barbieri, Sonoma County Juvenile Hall Supervisor and Program Operator and Music Producer Herb Polk about how the program works and what it aims to provide for young offenders.

California State Parks Week celebrates natural and cultural history
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This June, you're invited to learn more about California's natural history by exploring any of its 280 state parks and 340 miles of coastline. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Sam Hodder, CEO and President of the Save the Redwoods League about the third annual California State Parks Week coming up this summer, June 12th - June 16th.

Activism efficacy and the science of social movements
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KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Lisa Mueller, Political Science Professor from Macalester College about what it takes for protests and demonstrations to become successful social movements.

Classical music composition class enriches Bay Area jail
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A new classical music composition program has changed the lives of a number of inmates serving time at a Bay Area jail. They recently gathered to listen to performances of pieces they composed themselves, after completing their classes at the Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with retired Correctional Lieutenant Liana Whisler and Program Manager Sergeant Jennifer Aicega about how the class came about and what it aims to accomplish.

Women's basketball: record ratings and attendance numbers in 2024
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Women's basketball is more popular than ever, with record ratings and attendance numbers in 2024. Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark has been instrumental in growing the sport's popularity, but she's far from the only major talent in the WNBA draft this year. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge speak with former WNBA player and current Oakland Tech Athletic Director Alexis Gray-Lawson about this boost we've seen in the league this year.

Exploring South Asian culture in the Bay Area and beyond
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A new exhibit at San Jose State University's King Library highlights the historical and cultural contributions of South Asian communities in the Bay Area. "South Asians in Silicon Valley" features the stories of communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, focusing on food, religion, activism and the game of cricket. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Mantra Roy, Collection Strategy Librarian and Curator of the exhibit about all it has to offer.

California salmon season canceled for 2nd year in a row
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Governor Newsom is requesting a federal emergency, as California's salmon season has been canceled for the second year in a row. The Pacific Fishery Management Council made the request this week due to the continued low number of Chinook Salmon. The governor says the emergency request will help bring financial support to the affected fishing communities, while those in the local salmon fishing industry blame the state for what they call "irresponsible" water policies. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Jana Katsuyama speak with Scott Artis, Executive Director of the Golden State Salmon Association about the decision to close the season.

Legacies of The Great Migration opens this weekend in Berkeley
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A powerful art exhibition will be on display at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) focused on one of the largest movements of people in our country's history starting this weekend. From the early 1900's through the 1970's, more than 6 million Black people moved from the South to other regions of the country in pursuit of better economic and educational opportunities. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined in studio by BAMPFA Senior Curator Anthony Graham for more on "A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of The Great Migration".