Video game actors go on strike | West Coast Wrap
Republicans hope to win over voters by focusing on the border: the message sent today by former President Trump's running mate, JD Vance, and the response by several mayors in southern Arizona. Also, video game actors take to the picket lines today. What they're demanding from studios and their concerns about artificial intelligence. This and more for today's episode of West Coast Wrap.
Hella Cool Gigs: Fish biologist
Did you know there's a guy counting fish in the creeks at Muir Woods? A select group of biologists are working to preserve and grow the population of endangered species in Bay Area parks. One fishery biologist shows KTVU's Crystal Bailey how the National Park Service creates sustainable habitats.
Reusable bottle company trying to save planet | KTVU Made in the Bay
Pam Cook introduces us to the people behind PATH Water, where it's about what's outside that counts. Path is partnering with businesses and people around the world to take the pledge to take the path to a more sustainable planet.
Washington candidate for governor says Newsom sweeps are great idea
Gov. Newsom's push to sweep homeless encampments has attracted some controversy but one candidate for governor in Washington State says it's a great idea. We look at how the issue is playing in this election.
Dozens of sealed FCI Dublin records now public
The majority of documents that had previously been private in a class-action lawsuit against the Bureau of Prisons as they related to the sexual abuse and retaliation case at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin have been unsealed.
LAPD cop accused of excessive force | West Coast Wrap
Another Los Angeles police officer is accused of excessive force. This time, the focus is on an officer allegedly using a chokehold on a 17-year-old. There are growing calls for serious reform in the department.
Former FCI Dublin prisoners say they haven't felt sunlight in months
Many of the 200 women who were transferred from FCI Dublin say they haven't felt or been in direct sunlight since moving to federal detention centers across the country.
Advocates push for San Francisco to house homeless in empty homes
Advocates are pressing San Francisco officials to fill empty homes around the city with unhoused residents instead of criminalizing homelessness.
Epic big-rig closure in Mojave Desert | West Coast Wrap
A traffic nightmare in the middle of the Mojave Desert kept a major interstate closed for almost the entire weekend. We'll show you what happened in this big-rig crash and backup.
Prison officer nicknamed 'Dirty Dick' charged with more sex crimes
A correctional officer at the now-shuttered women's prison in Dublin whose nickname is “Dirty Dick" has now been charged with sexually abusing five women when he worked at FCI Dublin.
Plane crashes in Utah front yard | West Coast Wrap
Stunning surveillance video shows a small plane crashing into a home's front yard in Utah. What we know about the two people on board the plane.
Worker goes missing after warehouse's roof collapses during monsoon | West Coast Wrap
We're continuing our coverage of the major wildfire burning near Chico exploding in acreage in just the last few hours and forcing thousands of people out of their homes. Plus -- a desperate search is underway in Phoenix tonight for a worker who's missing after the roof of a warehouse collapsed during a severe thunderstorm. What crews are doing to find that worker: in this episode of West Coast Wrap.
Man makes wrong turn, gets lost for 5 days in California mountains
The sheriff's department said while he was lost, he drank water from the river and found a handful of berries to eat.
Newsom issues order for removal of California homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, according to The Associated Press.
Ferry shortage in Washington | West Coast Wrap
In Washington, the state's ferry system has recently been rocked by a shortage of boats. Officials are telling passengers to not take their anger out on employees.
Here is where California ranks on the worst places to retire
California landed near the bottom in a new ranking of the best and worst places to retire in the U.S.
Search for arsonists in Southern California | West Coast Wrap
Authorities in Southern California are searching for the suspected arsonists wanted for starting a wildfire that destroyed several homes. The surveillance video could be key in the investigation.
CHP K9 detects large cache of meth, worth $250K, during traffic stop
A California Highway Patrol K9 was being credited for helping to uncover 70 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Napa County.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Bay Area office vacancies hit record highs, here's why:
Office space vacancies in the Bay Area’s largest cities have reached new highs, according to a new report.