Hella Cool Gigs: Boudin's Master Baker
Learn the history of San Francisco's sourdough bread, which dates back to the days of the gold rush in 1849. Meet the baker responsible for keeping the bread alive.
Learn the history of San Francisco's sourdough bread, which dates back to the days of the gold rush in 1849. Meet the baker responsible for keeping the bread alive.
FCI Dublin's closure was 'ill-conceived, like Swiss Cheese:' judge
The BOP's plan to close FCI Dublin shortly after it was placed under unprecedented federal oversight, and quickly transfer 605 women across the country, was “ill-conceived, like Swiss Cheese," according to a judge.
The BOP's plan to close FCI Dublin shortly after it was placed under unprecedented federal oversight, and quickly transfer 605 women across the country, was “ill-conceived, like Swiss Cheese," according to a judge.
West Coast Wrap: May 8, 2024
An entire car sank into a pit of mud tonight on West Coast Wrap. We'll explain what caused this unusual scene in the desert. Also, head west later this week as expectations are growing about a major border security announcement. We'll have a preview of the expected changes. The administration is likely to enact. Those stories, and a whole lot more coming up tonight at seven on West Coast Wrap.
An entire car sank into a pit of mud tonight on West Coast Wrap. We'll explain what caused this unusual scene in the desert. Also, head west later this week as expectations are growing about a major border security announcement. We'll have a preview of the expected changes. The administration is likely to enact. Those stories, and a whole lot more coming up tonight at seven on West Coast Wrap.
Questions raised over EV maker in Pleasanton crash that killed family
As officials investigate a fiery crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton, there are more questions than answers two weeks later after a complaint with a federal safety agency was filed.
As officials investigate a fiery crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton, there are more questions than answers two weeks later after a complaint with a federal safety agency was filed.
FCI Dublin transfers complain of poor treatment, retaliation at other prisons
Women who were transferred from FCI Dublin to prisons across the country are alleging poor treatment and retaliation by staff and officers in facilities on both coasts.
Women who were transferred from FCI Dublin to prisons across the country are alleging poor treatment and retaliation by staff and officers in facilities on both coasts.
Powerless in Prison: The shutdown of FCI Dublin
In April, the Bureau of Prisons abruptly shut down the troubled FCI Dublin. KTVU explains what led up to the closure, questioning whether this was retaliation for outside oversight over the women's prison, which has been riddled with sex abuse for decades.
In April, the Bureau of Prisons abruptly shut down the troubled FCI Dublin. KTVU explains what led up to the closure, questioning whether this was retaliation for outside oversight over the women's prison, which has been riddled with sex abuse for decades.
San Francisco launches First Thursdays and draws large turnout
A much bigger crowd than expected turned out for the debut of the First Thursday street fair in San Francisco.
A much bigger crowd than expected turned out for the debut of the First Thursday street fair in San Francisco.
West Coast Wrap: Thursday, May 2, 2024
We recently brought you the story of a police dog stabbed on the job in Las Vegas. Now, we're learning about the special procedure that helped save his life. We hear from the team of veterinarians who say getting Enzo back home was a community effort. Also an update on the student protests at Portland State University.
We recently brought you the story of a police dog stabbed on the job in Las Vegas. Now, we're learning about the special procedure that helped save his life. We hear from the team of veterinarians who say getting Enzo back home was a community effort. Also an update on the student protests at Portland State University.
Suspect steals ambulance with technician inside, leading officers on a chase in Santa Rosa: police
A 36-year-old Sonoma man accused of stealing an ambulance and kidnapping a medic was arrested on Wednesday, after leading police on a chase, investigators said.
A 36-year-old Sonoma man accused of stealing an ambulance and kidnapping a medic was arrested on Wednesday, after leading police on a chase, investigators said.
San Francisco firefighters battle flames at 3-story building in Nob Hill neighborhood
Firefighters in San Francisco battled a two-alarm fire in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood on Thursday.
Firefighters in San Francisco battled a two-alarm fire in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood on Thursday.
Gunfire erupts near Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School
Police swarmed to a neighborhood about a block away from Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School on Thursday morning after gunfire was heard piercing the air.
Police swarmed to a neighborhood about a block away from Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School on Thursday morning after gunfire was heard piercing the air.
West Coast Wrap: May 1, 2024
For this episode's West Coast Wrap, we'll learn of some scary moments in Washington with a dangerous street car race ended in a crash. Also we continue monitoring pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses all across the west. After scenes of violence at UCLA overnight we'll check in on the status of the large crowd still gathering at many universities. These stories and more for West Coast Wrap.
For this episode's West Coast Wrap, we'll learn of some scary moments in Washington with a dangerous street car race ended in a crash. Also we continue monitoring pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses all across the west. After scenes of violence at UCLA overnight we'll check in on the status of the large crowd still gathering at many universities. These stories and more for West Coast Wrap.
Survey: Americans see major gap between physical vs mental healthcare
A new survey from West Health and Gallup finds that Americans see a major difference in approach when it comes to physical healthcare versus mental healthcare in the U.S. The same survey also found that more than 80% of Americans are seeing a rise in mental health issues over the last 5 years. KTVU's Cristina Rendon discusses the findings with Timothy Lash, President of West Health Institute, which spearheaded this survey.
A new survey from West Health and Gallup finds that Americans see a major difference in approach when it comes to physical healthcare versus mental healthcare in the U.S. The same survey also found that more than 80% of Americans are seeing a rise in mental health issues over the last 5 years. KTVU's Cristina Rendon discusses the findings with Timothy Lash, President of West Health Institute, which spearheaded this survey.
Services available for Bay Area families struggling to afford housing
According to a new survey, nearly 4 in 10 Bay Area households spend more than 30% of their income on housing. This Affordable Housing Month, United Way Bay Area is raising awareness about the services available to local rent-burdened families. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the affordable housing crisis with Kelly Batson, Interim CEO of United Way Bay Area.
According to a new survey, nearly 4 in 10 Bay Area households spend more than 30% of their income on housing. This Affordable Housing Month, United Way Bay Area is raising awareness about the services available to local rent-burdened families. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the affordable housing crisis with Kelly Batson, Interim CEO of United Way Bay Area.
Congress moves forward on bipartisan air travel safety bill
This week, lawmakers in Washington moved forward on a bipartisan effort to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at airports across the country. Members of the House and Senate have agreed on a bill that will increase the number of air traffic controllers and require the use of new technology meant to prevent runway collisions. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Cristina Rendon discuss the legislation with Bay Area congressman Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.
This week, lawmakers in Washington moved forward on a bipartisan effort to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at airports across the country. Members of the House and Senate have agreed on a bill that will increase the number of air traffic controllers and require the use of new technology meant to prevent runway collisions. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Cristina Rendon discuss the legislation with Bay Area congressman Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.
FCI Dublin cleared out; no women left in prison
The Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin was emptied out as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin was emptied out as of Wednesday afternoon.
West Coast Wrap: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A new strategy to push back implementation of one of the country's most restrictive abortion bans. We breakdown what Arizona's attorney general is asking the courts to do. Also, zebras are running wild in the Pacific Northwest. Find out what led to this unusual scene in Washington and the ongoing search for one of those animals.
A new strategy to push back implementation of one of the country's most restrictive abortion bans. We breakdown what Arizona's attorney general is asking the courts to do. Also, zebras are running wild in the Pacific Northwest. Find out what led to this unusual scene in Washington and the ongoing search for one of those animals.
Local cats and dogs available; looking for forever homes
KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by Delphina Han and Vivian Chu from Oakland Animal Services for more on National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, as well as one-year-old adoptable Husky, Calista.
KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by Delphina Han and Vivian Chu from Oakland Animal Services for more on National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day, as well as one-year-old adoptable Husky, Calista.
Marijuana could be reclassified as "less dangerous" drug in U.S.
In a major shift, marijuana could soon be reclassified as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. Last fall, federal health officials had recommended to reschedule marijuana and now, the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement plans to move forward with reclassifying. Changing its status from a Schedule One drug to a Schedule Three drug could have a ripple effect across the country. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the possible change with Tamar Todd, Lecturer of marijuana law and policy at UC Berkeley.
In a major shift, marijuana could soon be reclassified as a less dangerous drug in the U.S. Last fall, federal health officials had recommended to reschedule marijuana and now, the U.S. Department of Drug Enforcement plans to move forward with reclassifying. Changing its status from a Schedule One drug to a Schedule Three drug could have a ripple effect across the country. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the possible change with Tamar Todd, Lecturer of marijuana law and policy at UC Berkeley.
California's population grew for the first time since 2020
California’s population saw an increase, marking a reversal from three years of declines. Five Bay Area counties were among those that saw their population grow.
California’s population saw an increase, marking a reversal from three years of declines. Five Bay Area counties were among those that saw their population grow.