San Francisco Playhouse brings 'Into the Woods' to Union Square for the holidays
A new production of the Broadway classic "Into the Woods" is bringing a dose of magic — and a reminder about the power of community — to Union Square this holiday season.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Heavy storms cause flooding in SoCal | West Coast Wrap
Heavy rains have been sweeping through the Los Angeles area causing flooding in some neighborhoods. The storm makes this one of the wettest Novembers in Southern California's history, and not just for the Los Angeles area.
Oakland considers a 1-year tax break for small businesses
Qualifying small and new businesses in Oakland could be off the hook from paying business taxes for one year under a proposal unveiled by two city councilmembers and Mayor Barbara Lee.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
Free food in Bay Area for SNAP recipients: Here's the list
With SNAP benefits expiring on Saturday, local food banks, restaurants, and community members have been stepping up, in an effort to support their neighbors who will be affected.
Storms in the west turn deadly | West Coast Wrap
Authorities in Arizona recovered the body of a flood victim early Thursday.
Bay Area scientist launches new company with sights on gene-edited babies
A UC Berkeley biochemistry PhD and gene editing expert has launched a new effort in the field of genetic engineering on human embryos as a way to prevent disease before birth.
Bay Area organization raises awareness for mental health support
Hundreds of people will gather in Santa Rosa for an exciting fundraiser to help address a really serious issue. It is the annual High Heels for Hope benefit that will be benefiting the Zane Templin Foundation, along with a dinner, a live auction, as well as dance dancing. The foundation was started by the family of Zane Templin of Santa Rosa. He was just 24-years-old when he died by suicide in 2016. We hear from one of the guest speakers Mary Frances Walsh, the executive director at NAMI, Sonoma County. That's the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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 storms crossing the west | West Coast Wrap
As heavy rain and lightning descend once again on Phoenix, Arizona, where firefighters on Wednesday night were responding to a partial roof collapse at a popular mall. There are no reported injuries, and the mall has been evacuated, but it's unclear if the collapse is a result of the severe weather that had already passed through the area.
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.
Phoenix Mario Kart homes | West Coast Wrap
Construction is complete on a distinctive apartment complex in Phoenix with design features inspired by a hugely popular Nintendo game. Why the builders believe would-be tenants will be racing to grab a spot at the 'Rainbow Road Apartments'.
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.
Record-breaking fentanyl bust | West Coast Wrap
Body-camera video shows federal agents involved in a record-breaking fentanyl bust in Colorado. How authorities were alerted to this network and the powerful drug cartels behind the operation.
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.
Sea otter pup reunites with its mother in Morro Bay | West Coast Wrap
A baby sea otter is now reunited with its mother along the California coast after a long search. This story began when experts from the Marine Mammal Center received a call on their public hotline reporting distressed cries coming from the waters in Morro Bay. The team from the center recorded the cries and played them at the harbor to search for the mother. The mission was a success and it wasn't the first time this method was used for this type of reunion.
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.
Most employable graduates | West Coast Wrap
New rankings reveal the public universities producing the most employable graduates. The colleges here in the west that topped the list and what they're doing to set graduates up for success.