West Coast Wrap: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Video shows how a security guard treated a shopper inside a Washington Walgreens store. We'll explain why it's sparking outrage.
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.
Sports betting spike brings new risks and complications to leagues
With March Madness building up to the final four this weekend, lots of eyes are on the tournament including those of potential sports betters. While critics point to a wave of recent scandals, the world of sports betting has become much more mainstream since it was legalized by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018. According to the American Gaming Association, the U.S. is seeing a record high for sports betting revenue totaling nearly $11 billion in 2023. For more on the March Madness basketball boost, KTVU's Heather Holmes and Cristina Rendon speak with Geoff Zochodne, Sports Betting Analyst with Covers.com.
Resources available for sexual assault survivors in the Bay Area
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, where organizations in the Bay Area and across the country work to draw attention to the issue and resources available for survivors. According to the CDC, more than half of women and a third of men have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Leah Kimble-Price, Executive Director at Bay Area Women Against Rape about the best ways to support survivors this month and all year round.
New legislation would protect workers' right to 'disconnect'
Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced a new proposal that aims to protect California workers' right to 'disconnect' from the office and draw distinct boundaries between work and personal life. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Cristina Rendon discuss the specifics of the bill with Assem. Haney on The Four.
Answering questions about the AT&T data breach and the dark web
73 Million AT&T customers recently had their information stolen and posted on the dark web, but what happens after that? KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined by Vivek Bhandari, Vice President of Produce Marketing at Emeryville-based Tanium for more on the growing frequency of cyber theft and what can be done to prevent it.
Heavy rains wash away part of Highway 1 near Big Sur
Highway 1 was closed in both directions after part of the road collapsed in Monterey County over the weekend. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Christien Kafton speak with Laura Sullivan-Green, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering from San Jose State University about the damage done and what could be changed to prevent it from happening again in the future.
Easter Hunky Jesus & Foxy Mary contests return for 45th year
For 45 years, "Easter in the Park" has been a cherished San Francisco holiday tradition. Every year, thousands of people come out to Dolores Park in the Mission District to celebrate Easter with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Specifically, the annual Hunky Jesus and Foxy Mary contests draw crowds from the Bay Area and beyond, ready to cheer on their favorites. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Sister Roma with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence about their planned festivities for the 45th year.
Artificial intelligence guardrails unveiled for federal agencies
The White House announced its first round of regulations and guidelines on how federal agencies can use artificial intelligence, but the new rules are far from finalized. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Frank Mallicoat break down the specifics with Mark Ostrowski, Head of Engineering U.S. East with cyber security software company Check Point.
Transgender Day of Visibility in San Francisco
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat speaks with Suzanne Ford, Executive Director of SF Pride about the history of Transgender Day of Visibility across the country and in the Bay Area.
Recognizing and responding to a choking emergency, training and awareness
For National Choking Awareness Day, Federico's Grill and Washington Hospital Healthcare System hosts "Kiko's Gift: A Legacy of Life and Love for Community". The event aims to train and teach restaurant workers how to recognize and respond to a choking emergency and prevent loss of life at the dinner table. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Kimberly Hartz with Washington Hospital Healthcare System about Kiko Rodriquez' legacy, who tragically died in a 2022 choking accident.
Voices for Change: Mother-daughter duo paving the way for women in construction
From season 5, episode 2: A mother-daughter duo are leading the way in a field where women are underrepresented: construction.
Voices for Change: 'She Creates Change' film series shows stories of triumph
From season 5, episode 2: a new film and multimedia series called "She Creates Change" aims to inspire and encourage the next generation of young girls and women to fight for gender equity.
Voices for Change: BNP Paribas Open leads the charge for gender equity
From season 5, episode 2: The BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament brings together world class athletes, and is leading the charge for gender equity in the sport.
Voices for Change: Jess Smith ready to lead Golden State's WNBA team
From season 5, episode 2: Jess Smith was recently named the president of Golden State's WNBA team. She's ready to lead the team and the franchise to impacts that go far beyond the court.
West Coast Wrap: Monday, April 1, 2024
We'll take a closer look at how storms are causing trouble across the west, including new flooding in Arizona. See how people are altering their routines because of high water. And, it's the final night for Las Vegas' famous Tropicana Casino. We'll show you how people are celebrating the casino's decades-long history before it shuts down for good.
Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.
Big Sur washout: Traffic sluggish on Highway 1
Emergency crews on Monday were allowing people stuck in Big Sur to leave even as part of Highway 1 washed out over the weekend.
Come Monday, which fast food workers get raised to $20 an hour?
As of Monday, a new law mandating $20 hourly wages for fast-food workers goes into effect. That will give many low-income workers a big boost in pay they otherwise would not have gotten. But, there are exceptions.
West Coast Wrap: March 29, 2024
The search for a 4-year-old boy in Washington state has come to a tragic end; where police found the body believed to be the missing boy and the arrest authorities have made. Also, new police body camera video shows officers taking down the gunman who opened fire at UNLV last year killing three people.