Twitch layoffs: Amazon-owned company cuts hundreds of jobs

San Francisco-based technology company Twitch announced it is laying off 35% of its staff, the company's CEO Dan Clancy announced. 

West Coast Wrap: January 9, 2024
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We're tracking strong storms causing problems across the West. We'll show you how people are coping with near white-out conditions. Also, we'll show you how artificial intelligence may be brought in to some schools and how the technology may be able to prevent mass shootings.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

Police seek protester accused of assualting woman, burning her Israeli flag in El Cerrito

Police were seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for assaulting a woman and burning her Israeli flag during a demonstration in El Cerrito over the Israel-Hamas war. 

West Coast Wrap: January 8, 2024
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Wearing restraints over his face, hands and body. The man who jumped over a Las Vegas courtroom bench last week went before the same judge on Monday. His family says he needs to move through more than just the criminal justice system to live a better life.

49ers star Fred Warner and wife announce they're having a boy

In a sweet and moving video, 49ers star Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney, annouced they're having a boy. The video showed the Niners linebacker's priceless reaction as he's seen screaming with joy.

‘We are exhausted’: Popular Oakland bakery hit by thieves, demand action from elected leaders

A popular East Bay bakery chain has been hit by burglars in an attack the owner called a "slap in the face," as he called on local elected officials to take action to stop the endless cycle of crime in the city. 

Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use

Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.

FCI Dublin prison officers are angry with new administration and 'we are paying for it,' woman testifies

One by one, women incarcerated at the beleaguered Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin testified in federal court on Friday, complaining of officers groping them, taunting them, strip searching them, denying them medical care, opening their legal mail and retaliating against them for reporting wrongdoing.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao facing recall effort

A group of Oakland residents, fed up with city leadership are pushing ahead with an effort to recall Mayor Sheng Thao. 

What do people love about San Francisco?

It’s a chance to contribute to a giant love letter to San Francisco. It’s in the form of a large collaborative multi-panel mural. Hosted by the Civic Joy Fund, chalk is available for folks to share what they love about the city. 

West Coast Wrap: Jan. 5, 2023
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Video from a nail salon in Washington goes viral; the owner says she needed to lock a customer inside the business because they refused to pay. Tonight on West Coast Wrap, that owner shares her frustration with what some nail technicians say is a disturbing trend. And, police officers attacked across the west. See how these separate cases are reminding everyone of the risks of working in law enforcement.

Giants acquire Robbie Ray in trade with Mariners

Outfielder Mitch Haniger is returning to the Seattle Mariners after being acquired from the San Francisco Giants on Friday along with right-hander Anthony DeSclafani and $6 million in exchange for left-hander Robbie Ray in a trade of underperforming players coming off injuries.

David Soul, 'Starsky and Hutch' star, dies at 80

The American-British actor played detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson in the original "Starskey & Hutch."

West Coast Wrap: Jan. 4, 2024
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One woman was just feet away as a gunman opened fire at a Las Vegas hotel. Tonight on West Coast Wrap she talks about those frightening moments on New Year's Eve. And, a new round of storms is causing trouble across the west. Trees are down and cars are swerving off roads. We'll show you the damage and break down what's next in the forecast.