Eagles' nest explodes from lightning strike | West Coast Wrap
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Tonight -- the West Coast campaign blitz continues. Vice President Harris visiting two important battleground states today. Making the case to voters. We'll have more on her appearances in Nevada and Arizona and we'll tell you when former President Trump will be heading to this part of the country. Plus -- incredible video captures the moment lightning strikes a bird's nest in Colorado-what happened to the bald eagles who were close by when their nest exploded.

H Mart, cult favorite Asian grocery chain, opening new Bay Area store

A much loved Asian supermarket, made all the more popular by the 2021 best-selling memoir, “Crying in H Mart," is set to open a new store in the Bay Area.

Lucky Powerball player in California wins millions, jackpot still up for grabs

One California lottery player struck it rich with a Powerball ticket worth more than $2 million. But don’t worry, if that wasn't you, you can try your luck on the jackpot for the next drawing, which has ballooned more than 150-fold.

Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for

Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.

Mixologists kick off 'Oakland Style' to showcase the best of The Town

Oakland kicked off a series of events on Wednesday night, designed to attract people to the city. It's called "Oakland Style." It highlighted the best of what the city has to offer in cuisine, culture, and art. There was a new event this year. Organizers added a mixologist competition.

Catalina Island plane crash, 5 killed | West Coast Wrap
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Federal investigators are working to figure out what caused a plane crash on Catalina Island off the Southern California coast that left five people dead. What we're learning about the man who was at the controls when the plane went down.

Former FCI Dublin women burst out sobbing, placed in isolation at Minnesota prison

About 90 women from FCI Dublin who were transferred to a prison in Minnesota sobbed to attorneys, reporting they are repeatedly placed in lockdown and in solitary confinement for minor offenses.

Bureau of Prisons answers questions about drugs, lockdowns at FCI Waseca

KTVU asked the Bureau of Prisons to respond to questions about drug use and lockdowns at FCI Waseca in Minnesota. Here is the Q&A in full.

Local company invents & makes cool wine gadgets
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Our next Made in the Bay is Corkpops based in Marin County. Pam Cook takes us inside this local company to meet the inventor and see the cool gadgets that are helping people enjoy the favorite bottles from the wine country.

Tropicana Hotel to be imploded | West Coast Wrap
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The famous Tropicana Hotel will be turned to rubble in just hours. What to expect from Wednesday morning's implosion in Las Vegas to make way for a planned Athletics baseball park.

Bay Area heat wave: How high will energy bills spike from the record temperatures?

Air conditioners across the Bay Area have been blasting for days amid the record-breaking heat wave, and many residents can expect their next energy bill to reflect that. But just in time, a PG&E credit is on its way that will help offset soaring bills.

Mexican mayor assassinated in a reported beheading, days after taking office

The mayor of a violence-plagued state in southern Mexico was assassination in a reported beheading. He was killed less than a week after being sworn in.

Invasive 25-pound rodent spreads in Bay Area, posing health and infrastructure threat

A disturbingly large, invasive rodent, double the weight of a cat, is causing widespread concern in the Bay Area, threatening infrastructure, the state’s water supply and posing a health risk to humans, pets, and livestock.

Farm in Washington creates prosthetics for animals | West Coast Wrap
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We take you to a unique animal farm in Washington that creates prosthetics for animals. You'll hear what inspires the woman who runs the facility.

Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says

Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.

Family-run fentanyl ring | West Coast Wrap
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Troubling new details emerging about a major fentanyl ring that was being run by several family members from the Seattle area. Authorities say they operated across the country. Investigators say one suspect has a community organization that helps at-risk youth.

5 Bay Area cities, 2 counties get homeless removal funds

Gov. Gavin Newsom is awarding $131 million in grants to cities and counties that are seriously addressing homeless encampments. These grants come with stricter accountability measures than ever before.