Olympics bans transgender women from competing
Transgender women will not be able to compete in the Olympics moving forward after the International Olympics Committee implemented a new eligibility policy. The IOC says it's to protect fairness. Others call it discriminatory.
Transgender women will not be able to compete in the Olympics moving forward after the International Olympics Committee implemented a new eligibility policy. The IOC says it's to protect fairness. Others call it discriminatory.
Vote to explore NBA Expansion in the West | West Coast Wrap
NBA team owners voted on Wednesday to explore the possibility of adding teams to two new cities: Seattle and Las Vegas. Prospective ownership groups are being tasked with putting together their bids, while NBA leadership examines the benefits of growth.
NBA team owners voted on Wednesday to explore the possibility of adding teams to two new cities: Seattle and Las Vegas. Prospective ownership groups are being tasked with putting together their bids, while NBA leadership examines the benefits of growth.
Meta violated consumer protection laws, jury finds | West Coast Wrap
A landmark decision came out of New Mexico on Tuesday, where a judge ruled Meta, the parent company of Facebook violated consumer protection laws. The ruling says the company violated the state's unfair practices act in regards to what it knew about child exploitation dangers on its platforms.
A landmark decision came out of New Mexico on Tuesday, where a judge ruled Meta, the parent company of Facebook violated consumer protection laws. The ruling says the company violated the state's unfair practices act in regards to what it knew about child exploitation dangers on its platforms.
Hawaii sees its worst flooding in more than 20 years | West Coast Wrap
There is heartbreak in Hawaii, where people are just beginning to understand the scope of the devastation following the state's worst flooding in more than 20 years.
There is heartbreak in Hawaii, where people are just beginning to understand the scope of the devastation following the state's worst flooding in more than 20 years.
Evacuations ordered in Oahu over concerns of dam failure | West Coast Wrap
Thousands of people have been told to evacuate Oahu over concerns that a major dam could fail. Videos show flash flooding that may have damaged hundreds of homes. The 120-year-old dam is at risk of imminent failure.
Thousands of people have been told to evacuate Oahu over concerns that a major dam could fail. Videos show flash flooding that may have damaged hundreds of homes. The 120-year-old dam is at risk of imminent failure.
Heat leading to more critters in homes | West Coast Wrap
In Southern California the hot weather also means the emergence of more creatures inside people's homes. Here's a segment on what people can expect this heat wave.
In Southern California the hot weather also means the emergence of more creatures inside people's homes. Here's a segment on what people can expect this heat wave.
Accusations against Cesar Chavez shock communities | West Coast Wrap
Two women have accused labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexually abusing them as children during the time he led the United Farm Workers Union. Chavez, who died in 1993, is also accused of sexual assault by the organization's cofounder, Dolores Huerta.
Two women have accused labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexually abusing them as children during the time he led the United Farm Workers Union. Chavez, who died in 1993, is also accused of sexual assault by the organization's cofounder, Dolores Huerta.
Final days of winter see the west baking in unseasonable heat | West Coast Wrap
Some parts of California are expected to see temperatures soar into the triple digits as a heat wave assails the state this week.
Some parts of California are expected to see temperatures soar into the triple digits as a heat wave assails the state this week.
Hawaii hit with flash flooding, damaging winds | West Coast Wrap
More than 20 inches have fallen on Hawaii's big island in the past couple of days. The downpours badly damaged a number of businesses in Kailua Kona. People have had to be rescued from their cars and homes.
More than 20 inches have fallen on Hawaii's big island in the past couple of days. The downpours badly damaged a number of businesses in Kailua Kona. People have had to be rescued from their cars and homes.
Major heat wave to broil California | West Coast Wrap
Much of California is under a heat advisory as a winter heat wave is gripping Southern California. Some models show the extreme heat could continue well into next week.
Much of California is under a heat advisory as a winter heat wave is gripping Southern California. Some models show the extreme heat could continue well into next week.
Winter heat wave | West Coast Wrap
Much of California is under a heat advisory as a winter heat wave is gripping Southern California. Some models show the extreme heat could continue well into next week.
Much of California is under a heat advisory as a winter heat wave is gripping Southern California. Some models show the extreme heat could continue well into next week.
FBI warns Iran considered drone strikes in California | West Coast Wrap
Police departments across California are on alert after receiving a 'cautionary warning' from federal law enforcement about alleged drone threats that could impact the Bay Area. Authorities had been warned that Iran may be considering drone strikes against the United States, and California specifically, as retaliation for strikes the US had conducted against that country.
Police departments across California are on alert after receiving a 'cautionary warning' from federal law enforcement about alleged drone threats that could impact the Bay Area. Authorities had been warned that Iran may be considering drone strikes against the United States, and California specifically, as retaliation for strikes the US had conducted against that country.
Pentagon's latest numbers on injured servicemembers | West Coast Wrap
Military veterans are weighing in on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as the Pentagon releases new figures on the number of service members who've been injured in the fighting.
Military veterans are weighing in on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as the Pentagon releases new figures on the number of service members who've been injured in the fighting.
Deaf child deported from Bay Area | West Coast Wrap
Members of East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell's office are flying to Colombia tonight to take a badly needed piece of medical equipment to a 6-year-old boy who was deported along with his family. There are growing calls to bring the family back to the U.S.
Members of East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell's office are flying to Colombia tonight to take a badly needed piece of medical equipment to a 6-year-old boy who was deported along with his family. There are growing calls to bring the family back to the U.S.
Iran conflict: Gas prices going up on West Coast
As the conflict in the Middle East involving Iran enters the 7th day, gas prices on the U.S. West Coast are on the rise. U.S. crude oil is now up more than 5% as tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is at a standstill.
As the conflict in the Middle East involving Iran enters the 7th day, gas prices on the U.S. West Coast are on the rise. U.S. crude oil is now up more than 5% as tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is at a standstill.
U.S. targets ballistic missile launchers | West Coast Wrap
On the sixth day of a bombing campaign against Iran, U.S. officials say planes dropped dozens of bombs today, targeting ballistic missile launchers that are deep underground.
On the sixth day of a bombing campaign against Iran, U.S. officials say planes dropped dozens of bombs today, targeting ballistic missile launchers that are deep underground.
"Party mom" found guilty | West Coast Wrap
A Bay Area woman dubbed "the party mom" for hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teens has, four years after being arrested, been convicted. Shannon O'Connor of Los Gatos was found guilty of more than 60 charges, including child endangerment and the sexual penetration of an intoxicated child.
A Bay Area woman dubbed "the party mom" for hosting alcohol-fueled parties for teens has, four years after being arrested, been convicted. Shannon O'Connor of Los Gatos was found guilty of more than 60 charges, including child endangerment and the sexual penetration of an intoxicated child.
U.S. Army reservists killed | West Coast Wrap
We've learned the names of four of the U.S. Army reservists who died Sunday in a drone attack in Kuwait. This as the conflict in the Middle East escalates following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Iran has now hit the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia and blasts were seen near the U.S. consulate in Dubai.
We've learned the names of four of the U.S. Army reservists who died Sunday in a drone attack in Kuwait. This as the conflict in the Middle East escalates following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Iran has now hit the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia and blasts were seen near the U.S. consulate in Dubai.
Trump says Iran strikes could last more than a month | West Coast Wrap
President Trump says the U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran could last more than a month. This as an Arizona church group keeps their location in the Middle East a secret as bombs drop throughout the region.
President Trump says the U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran could last more than a month. This as an Arizona church group keeps their location in the Middle East a secret as bombs drop throughout the region.
LAUSD superintendent placed on leave | West Coast Wrap
Two days after FBI raids at his home and office, Alberta Carvalho, the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, was placed on paid administrative leave. The scope of the investigation into Carvalho still has yet to be made clear to the public.
Two days after FBI raids at his home and office, Alberta Carvalho, the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, was placed on paid administrative leave. The scope of the investigation into Carvalho still has yet to be made clear to the public.