West Coast Wrap: Thursday, April 4, 2024

As new storms cross the west another hillside is collapsing. We take you to Orange County, where some people think they got signs last week that a slide would happen. Also, we show you how a driverless car company is teaming up with restaurants to transform the way you have meals delivered.

Celebrate health, wellness and hip hop culture at Dripfest 2024

Through free resources and performances, Dripfest 2024 aims to highlight the value of hip hop by promoting the physical, social and mental wellbeing of people in the community. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined live in studio by community organizer and activist Khafre Jay and Francesca Gonzalez, Executive Director of Freedom Forward for more on all the upcoming summit has to offer.

Local astronomer gives solar eclipse safety tips and viewing advice

On Monday, April 8th a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America and millions of Americans are planning on observing the celestial event. For more on what to expect and how to view the eclipse safely, KTVU's Heather Holmes and Frank Mallicoat are joined by University of San Francisco Astronomer Andrew Fraknoi.

Report: California risks slip to 6th largest world economy

California currently ranks as the 5th largest economy in the world in terms of gross domestic product, generating more than $3.8 trillion in 2023. However, according to a new report from The Center for Jobs and the Economy, California is in jeopardy of losing that ranking to India, which is only 3.5% smaller and could outrank California by the end of 2024. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat breaks down the numbers with Brooke Armour, President of the California Center for Jobs.

Sup. Aaron Peskin joins crowded race for San Francisco Mayor

The race for San Francisco Mayor is heating up in advance of the November election, as City Supervisor and Board President Aaron Peskin tells KTVU he will officially announce his campaign for the job over the weekend. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Frank Mallicoat are joined live in studio by Corey Cook, provost and executive vice president at Saint Mary's College, to discuss how his candidacy could change the race.

Former A's executive weighs in on temporary move to Sacramento

In the last 6 years, the City of Oakland has lost three professional sports teams. The Raiders left in 2019 for Las Vegas, The Warriors moved to San Francisco's Chase Center the same year and now the A's are off to Sacramento ahead of their eventual new home in 2028. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Frank Mallicoat break down the latest developments in the team's future with former Oakland A's executive Andy Dolich.

West Coast Wrap: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Video of a police officers' heated exchange with a bus driver in Seattle is making the rounds on social media. Some people are accusing the officer of going on a power trip. Now a watchdog group is launching an investigation. Also, a U.S. space command weighs in on what caused streaks of fire to cross Southern California's skies this week.

Angel Reese declares for the WNBA draft, leaving LSU

SEC Player of the Year Angel Reese, also known as the "Bayou Barbie" announced today on social media she is leaving Louisiana State University and declaring for the WNBA draft. The decision comes on the heels of LSU's loss to the University of Iowa earlier this week. In a post-game news conference, Reese detailed the death threats and harassment she received leading up to the highly-anticipated rematch, saying in part she "hasn't had peace" since winning the 2023 championship last year. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Joey Horta discuss Reese's decision to go pro early with Shaun Fletcher, Public Relations and Sport Communications Expert at San Jose State University.

Study: number of meth users in California hits all-time high

According to the San Francisco Health Department, 64 people died from accidental overdoses in February of this year including 47 from fentanyl. Now a new study shows the number of people using meth and also fentanyl here in California is at an all-time high. 72% of drug test results in 2023 from those who used fentanyl also contained meth, resulting in more than a 2000% increase since 2013. KTVU's Joey Horta discusses the report with Angela Huskey, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of Millennium Health, whose researchers gathered the data.

Strategies to reduce prolonged physical and mental stress

April is Stress Awareness Month, and recognizing what stress looks and feels like is the first step to reducing it in your life. KTVU's Cristina Rendon breaks down the best ways to manage stress on a daily basis with Kaiser Permanente's Dr. Rita Ng, Oakland Medical Center Physician in Chief.