Falcon baby watch returns, 2 eggs appear atop Berkeley clocktower
It's that time of year again; baby falcon watch! Just over a month ago, Annie, the beloved UC Berkeley peregrine falcon took a new mate into her nest on top of the Berkeley campanile. He has been named Archie, earning his title as a result of a falcon fan naming competition last month on social media. Three days ago, one egg appeared in the nest, followed by egg number two just yesterday. Now, the watch is on for eggs number three and four. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Cal Falcons biologists Lynn Schofield and Sean Peterson about all of the excitement as falcon chick season gets started.
Empowering women in the workplace through body language and confidence
A recent CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey found a lack of workplace satisfaction across the board for women, with 80% saying their career has not advanced in the last year and 17% saying they actually make less than they did the year prior. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined by communication strategist and author of "A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall, Raise Your Voice" for more on how women can break through communication barriers at work and advocate for themselves when it comes to pay, promotions and seniority.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Recognizing and treating symptoms
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a complex and chronic inflammatory condition affecting roughly 190 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization. Yet, many women are unaware they may have the disease. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses symptoms and treatment with Dr. Miya Yamamoto, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon based at Kaiser San Leandro and Dr. Joan Manglic-Mot, Emergency Department Physician and endometriosis patient herself.
Tech expert explains advantages of sovereign AI for governments, companies
Santa Clara-based chipmaker Nvidia announced a new partnership with Oracle focused on what's known as sovereign AI, meaning individual countries or companies produce artificial intelligence using their own infrastructure and workforce allowing them to keep data secure. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the advantages of this strategy with tech expert and San Jose State University professor Ahmed Banafa.
Statue honoring Giants great, Willie McCovey, returns to Oracle Park waterfront
A towering bronze statue paying tribute to a San Francisco Giants great has returned to the waterfront outside Oracle Park.
Two key California races still too close to call, weeks after Super Tuesday
Two weeks since Californians went to the polls for the March 5 primary, results in two key races were still too close to call: California’s Congressional District 16 election and the hotly contested Proposition 1, aimed at tackling homelessness and mental health.
Aliens aren't coming to California. SpaceX launch leaves streak of light over LA skies
No, aliens aren't invading California. A streak of light and contail left by a SpaceX launch left people wondering if there was a UFO over Los Angeles.
Abandoned cars in Oakland could be removed under new strategy
Oakland's city council is looking at a new strategy for dealing with the thousands of cars that are reported abandoned each year.
Worst-paying college majors revealed in new report
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
West Coast Wrap: Monday, March 18, 2024
A little girl fighting a bacterial infection has undergone several amputations. Her family in Arizona shares how they're coping with a diagnosis that has changed their lives forever. Also, Las Vegas celebrates a trio of police officers being called heroes. See how cameras were rolling when they pulled off a daring rescue from a burning building.
Nvidia's San Jose GTC Conference 2024 keys in on AI chips as stock skyrockets
Some of the world’s greatest scientists and engineers have converged on Downtown San Jose for the next four days. This is as Nvidia holds its GTC Conference 2024.
"Connect Bay Area Act" could provide $750M a year for transit
State Senators Scott Wiener and Aisha Wahab say the "Connect Bay Area Act" could provide hundreds of millions of dollars to struggling local transit agencies. The senators say it would generate at least $750 million a year for transit operations and avoid service cuts. If the bill becomes law, a measure would be placed on the ballot in 2026 asking voters to authorize a new tax on sales, regional payroll or properties. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with State Sen. Wiener and bill co-author about how it would address the budget shortfalls and many Bay Area transit agencies are still facing after the pandemic.
Bay Area woman celebrates helping more than 1,000 seniors find assisted housing
A young woman who dedicated her life to helping older adults across the Bay Area is marking an important career milestone. Anita Varelas launched Neighborly Senior Placement two years ago in San Bruno and has helped more than 1,000 older adults find housing at various assisted care facilities across the Bay Area, free of charge. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge speak with Varelas about her years of experience with senior living facilities starting when she was just 15 years old.
New online test aims to analyze brain fog causes and potential solutions
Most people have experienced "brain fog" or difficulties with memory and concentration but it is especially common for women going through menopause. Research published in the World Journal of Psychiatry found nearly 63% of middle-aged women report struggling with symptoms. Midi Health, a Bay Area company focusing on menopause and women's health care is rolling out a new online test that can help people learn more about what's behind their brain fog. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Midi Health's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kathleen Jordan about how it works and who can benefit from it.
AI innovation and the altering economic landscape
A number of the world's greatest scientists and engineers are gathering in San Jose for the Nvidia GTC Conference and AI is at the center of nearly every economic conversation. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the overall economic impact of AI and Nvidia's success in the field with Anastassia Fedyk, Assistant Professor of Finance at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
German shepherd pup shot in San Jose; 2 suspects sought
A German shepherd pup named Marley was shot in the skull as her owner slept in San Jose and police on Monday asked the public for help in finding the suspects.
FCI Dublin: Judge orders unprecedented 'special master' over troubled prison
A federal judge on Friday ordered a "special master" to oversee the goings-on at the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin – the first time a Bureau of Prisons facility has been placed under such oversight in U.S. history.
Steph and Ayesha Curry cheer on runners at Oakland marathon
Warriors superstar Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha, were spotted on Sunday cheering on runners at the Oakland marathon.
West Coast Wrap: Friday, March 15, 2024
A new problem with a Boeing plane. A United Airlines flight out of SFO landed in Oregon with a missing exterior panel. What the airline is saying about the issue that went undetected mid-flight. A California baby who weighed less than one pound at birth finally goes home. What her parents and doctors are saying about her remarkable survival story.
Trial in stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco
The trial of the man accused in the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee will remain in San Francisco after a judge denied the defense team's venue change request.