CDC changes website to question safety of vaccines, disproven links to autism
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
New data shows massive surge in Bay Area poverty
The Bay Area’s poverty rate rose from 12.2% in early 2023 to 16.3% by the end of the same year.
Californians only: Disneyland to offer steep ticket discount, more than 50% savings
Next month, Disneyland is set to launch a special limited-time discount deal exclusively for California residents.
FCI Dublin correctional officer likely won't get prison time for sex crime
Former FCI Dublin Lawrence Gacad is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to one court of abusive sexual contact. Both the prosecution and defense say he should not go to prison.
New study links ultra-processed foods to rising colon cancer risk among young adults
Ultra-processed items include boxed soups, frozen meals and products with long shelf lives — foods many Americans grew up eating in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
What is the Steam Machine? Valve unveils new gaming console
Gamers can get their hands on the new interactive console when its released in 2026.
Sneak preview of The Monkey King opera in San Francisco
The world premiere of The Monkey King at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco takes place on Friday.
Teen says immigration raids have him living in fear | West Coast Wrap
An Oregon teenager's emotional plea for help is getting a lot of attention online. After crying in front of city leaders about immigration raids that have him living in fear, he's finding new purpose. Tonight on West Coast Wrap, he shares how he's determined to help his community.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Woman gets away in minivan chase | West Coast Wrap
An hours-long chase in Southern California. How the woman behind the wheel of a minivan got away from authorities.
Foul play feared in search for missing woman in Santa Cruz County
Investigators in Santa Cruz County are searching for a missing 35-year-old woman who they fear may be a victim of foul play.
Supreme Court weighs in on SNAP funding | West Coast Wrap
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump Administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP payments amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. That ruling came shortly after a federal appeals court declined to suspend court orders requiring the administration to fund the program. Meanwhile Democrats proposed a compromise to reopen the government that was quickly rejected by Republican legislators.
Gov't shutdown impacting flights | West Coast Wrap
Tonight, flights are already being canceled at more than a dozen major airports across the west as part of the FAA order to reduce air traffic during the ongoing government shutdown. We look at how travelers and TSA agents are dealing with these disruptions.
Tesla investors approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade.