Surgeon general calls for social media safety warning labels
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Frank Anderson, psychiatrist and trauma specialist about the impact prolonged use of social media has on teenagers' mental health.
New proposal targets debt for first responders
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by San Francisco Supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai for details on his proposed measure to help first responders pay off student loan debt.
This James-Beard nominated restaurant is opening a new eatery in Oakland
The owners of a popular James Beard-nominated restaurant are opening a new location in Oakland, as part of a plan to fulfill a longtime dream of its chef.
Barista takes matters into her own hands | West Coast Wrap
A firefighter is killed at a quarry in Los Angeles. What investigators are saying. Also, cameras were rolling when a Washington barista took matters into her own hands. See how she handled an unruly customer.
Man rescued from burning truck | West Coast Wrap
A wildfire causes destruction in one Arizona community as several homes are already destroyed and the fight is not over. We'll show you how people in Northwest Phoenix are coping with so much loss. Also, quick action by law enforcement helped save the life of a man in Utah. Body cameras captured images of the whole thing.
Oregon dad sentenced for drugging daughter's friends at sleepover
“You played Russian roulette with my child’s life," one mother said at the Oregon father's sentencing hearing,
Congress members ask for more info on 'botched' FCI Dublin closure
More than 20 members of the United States Congress have authored a letter to the Bureau of Prisons sharing concerns about what they are calling a “botched" closure of FCI Dublin.
New push to get the most out of O.J. Simpson's estate | West Coast Wrap
The murder of a former General Hospital actor prompts a march through the streets of Los Angeles. The urgent call to bring the killer to justice and improve public safety. And a new push to get the most out of O.J. Simpson's estate.
First Pride month for Oakland's new LGBTQ District
Oakland's new Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District is marking its first Pride month this June, with events and fundraising efforts to build a flagpole and create rainbow crosswalks for the district that rests between Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue near the historic Grand Lake Theatre.
Inflation slows across U.S., but San Francisco Bay Area doesn't feel it
Inflation in the United States may be slowing down, but a new report from Wallethub says the San Francisco Bay Area is top four in the nation for inflation struggles.
Majority of drivers in US back anti-speeding technology in cars, survey finds
Drivers in a recent poll shared that they wouldn’t mind if their cars had a feature that would help prevent speeding.
Good Samaritan helps struggling deputy | West Coast Wrap
A dashcam captures lengthy struggle between a sheriff's deputy and a suspect in Nevada and a person passing by jumps in to help. Now the deputy is searching for the good Samaritan to tell him thanks. And an Arizona man shares how he fell off a cliff while traveling overseas.
SF Black Film Festival gathers big names and fresh talent for Juneteenth celebrations
The San Francisco Black Film Festival starts Thursday, June 13. For four days, it celebrates the art of Black filmmakers from all over the country.
Mama bear, frightened cub rescued from large tree in Northern California
Police and firefighters in Eureka responded to an unusual call on Monday– after a mother bear and her cub ended up in a large tree near a store parking lot.
KTVU's Tom Vacar to receive NATAS Governor's Award
For decades, KTVU's Tom Vacar has been on the streets of the Bay Area covering the stories that matter to us most. From the silly to the serious, Tom is always must-see TV, because you never know what you are going to learn in a Vacar piece. The long-time reporter is set to receive a big award this weekend at the 53rd Annual Northern California Emmy Awards in San Francisco; the Governor's Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by Tom Vacar himself for a brief look at his expansive, colorful career on TV.
Analyst dig into privacy implications of new, "Apple Intelligence" features
Among a variety of new features, Apple says it will use the power of ChatGPT to make its virtual assistant Siri more responsive and helpful. During this week's announcement, Apple executives focused on the company's efforts to build strong privacy connections around its AI technology. But industry analysts still have apprehensions about the new features, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the data privacy concerns with Check Point Software's Tony Sabaj.
New research sheds light on health effects of wildfire smoke
A new UCLA study found that more people that previously counted die each year in California from long-term wildfire smoke exposure. The research, published in the journal Science Advances, found that inhaling fine particulate matter from wildfires contributed to as many as 55,700 deaths between 2008-2018. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the findings with UCLA professor of environmental health sciences and senior author of the study, Michael Jerrett.
Forever-Home Friday: Sweet Pea the Bunny
Many animal shelters around the Bay Area are over-crowded and struggling to keep pace with an influx of adoptable pets, but it's not just cats and dogs. In this Forever-Home Friday, several dozen bunnies hope to hop their way into your heart and into your home for good. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined by Dorothy Ko from Oakland Animal Services and Sweet Pea, live in studio.
Expanding mental health practices for LGBTQ+
Beyond the celebrations, Pride Month is also a time to raise awareness about mental health issues in the LGBTQ community. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Joy Alafia, Executive Director of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for more on the progress being made to expand mental health practices in the LGBTQ+ community.
Study finds growing number of gamers in the U.S.
As students wrap up the school year, some could be looking to video games for entertainment, stimulation and social connection. The According to the Entertainment Software Association, 190.6 million people play video games for at least one hour per week in the U.S., and it's not just kids. In 2004, the average video game player was 29 years old. KTVU's Greg Lee discusses the latest numbers with Aubrey Quinn, ESA's Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.