When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat is joined live in studio by Bay Area author Elissa Strauss to discuss her book examining motherhood, "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others".
Prioritizing mental health services in the AAPI community
Asian Health Services is a community organization with clinics across Oakland. Since the start of the pandemic, the organization has seen two and a half times as many patients coming in for mental health visits. This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month the group is also spotlighting the unique mental health challenges facing the AAPI community. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined by Thu Quach, Mon Wong and Tera Eng to discuss the services they offer.
California gas prices could spike 50 cents under climate offset idea
California’s already high gas prices could see an additional spike of almost 50 cents a gallon tucked inside a little-known draft report aimed at meeting the state’s aggressive emission reduction goal.
Sibling-owned San Francisco bookstore celebrates Asian American experience
A one-of-a-kind bookstore and gift shop in San Francisco Chinatown share stories about the Asian American experience and promote unity.
Prince William says Kate Middleton’s 'doing well’ after cancer diagnosis
On March 22, Kate Middleton announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
Best of Zip Trips
Get ready for the return of FOX LOCAL Zip Trips! To gear up, KTVU has recapped some of the most unforgettable moments from past seasons. Buckle up as we take a journey down memory lane.
Jelly Roll completes first 5k run amid his weight loss journey
Country star Jelly Roll revealed in January that he was participating in comedians Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura's 2 Bears 5K.
Hella Cool Gigs: Boudin's Master Baker
Learn the history of San Francisco's sourdough bread, which dates back to the days of the gold rush in 1849. Meet the baker responsible for keeping the bread alive.
FCI Dublin's closure was 'ill-conceived, like Swiss Cheese:' judge
The BOP's plan to close FCI Dublin shortly after it was placed under unprecedented federal oversight, and quickly transfer 605 women across the country, was “ill-conceived, like Swiss Cheese," according to a judge.
West Coast Wrap: May 8, 2024
An entire car sank into a pit of mud tonight on West Coast Wrap. We'll explain what caused this unusual scene in the desert. Also, head west later this week as expectations are growing about a major border security announcement. We'll have a preview of the expected changes. The administration is likely to enact. Those stories, and a whole lot more coming up tonight at seven on West Coast Wrap.
Questions raised over EV maker in Pleasanton crash that killed family
As officials investigate a fiery crash that killed a family of four in Pleasanton, there are more questions than answers two weeks later after a complaint with a federal safety agency was filed.
FCI Dublin transfers complain of poor treatment, retaliation at other prisons
Women who were transferred from FCI Dublin to prisons across the country are alleging poor treatment and retaliation by staff and officers in facilities on both coasts.
Powerless in Prison: The shutdown of FCI Dublin
In April, the Bureau of Prisons abruptly shut down the troubled FCI Dublin. KTVU explains what led up to the closure, questioning whether this was retaliation for outside oversight over the women's prison, which has been riddled with sex abuse for decades.
San Francisco launches First Thursdays and draws large turnout
A much bigger crowd than expected turned out for the debut of the First Thursday street fair in San Francisco.
West Coast Wrap: Thursday, May 2, 2024
We recently brought you the story of a police dog stabbed on the job in Las Vegas. Now, we're learning about the special procedure that helped save his life. We hear from the team of veterinarians who say getting Enzo back home was a community effort. Also an update on the student protests at Portland State University.
Suspect steals ambulance with technician inside, leading officers on a chase in Santa Rosa: police
A 36-year-old Sonoma man accused of stealing an ambulance and kidnapping a medic was arrested on Wednesday, after leading police on a chase, investigators said.
San Francisco firefighters battle flames at 3-story building in Nob Hill neighborhood
Firefighters in San Francisco battled a two-alarm fire in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood on Thursday.
Gunfire erupts near Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School
Police swarmed to a neighborhood about a block away from Oakland's Bishop O'Dowd High School on Thursday morning after gunfire was heard piercing the air.
West Coast Wrap: May 1, 2024
For this episode's West Coast Wrap, we'll learn of some scary moments in Washington with a dangerous street car race ended in a crash. Also we continue monitoring pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses all across the west. After scenes of violence at UCLA overnight we'll check in on the status of the large crowd still gathering at many universities. These stories and more for West Coast Wrap.
Survey: Americans see major gap between physical vs mental healthcare
A new survey from West Health and Gallup finds that Americans see a major difference in approach when it comes to physical healthcare versus mental healthcare in the U.S. The same survey also found that more than 80% of Americans are seeing a rise in mental health issues over the last 5 years. KTVU's Cristina Rendon discusses the findings with Timothy Lash, President of West Health Institute, which spearheaded this survey.