Hundreds of adoptable big dogs ready for forever homes
This weekend, Oakland Animal Services is hosting an Adopt-a-thon to help find as many dogs their forever homes as possible. The organization says it has taken in hundreds of dogs each month this year and many are also available to foster. To help reduce overcrowding, adoption hours are being extended and adoption fees are being waived all weekend. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Crystal Bailey are joined live in studio by Ann Dunn, Director of Oakland Animal Services as well as Chicken and Daisy; two adoptable foster dogs very ready to find their forever homes.
Measles exposure renews concerns over vaccine hesitancy
A number of recent measles outbreaks across the country are renewing concerns over the potentially deadly but preventable disease. The recent cases spikes come as more parents are delaying getting their children vaccinated. According to the CDC, the percentage of kindergartners fully immunized against the measles dropped from 95% in 2020 to 93% in 2023. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Dr. Kai Kai Lam, Chief of Pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente about the increasing trend of vaccine-hesitant parents.
Colorectal cancer cases in Americans under 50 on the rise
KTVU's Crystal Bailey discusses the rise in colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. among people under 50 and early warning signs with El Camino Health Oncologist Dr. Shane Dormady.
RV owners living in San Francisco neighborhood to be forced out
A vintage RV parked near the top of a hill on Bernal Heights Boulevard in San Francisco is home sweet home for Armando Martinez.
West Coast Wrap: March 14, 2024
For tonight's West Coast Wrap episode, we'll have complete coverage of the weather extremes across the West; from whiteout conditions in parts of Colorado to hurricane-force winds sweeping across southern California, taking down trees and powerlines. And, scary moments on a California freeway caught on camera. Investigators say this driver intentionally crashed into a parked CHP patrol car. We'll have the latest on how the officers inside that patrol car are doing and the arrest that was made in the case.
Business owners hope for big boost during Oakland Restaurant Week
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
San Francisco gearing up for 173rd St. Patrick's Day parade
This year's annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration will take place on Saturday March 16th in downtown San Francisco starting at 11:30 am on 2nd and Market Streets. The parade ends at City Hall and is followed by a free music festival from 2:00-6:00 pm at Civic Center Plaza. The event is hosted by the United Irish Societies. For more on the fun and festivities, KTVU's Cristina Rendon speaks with the president of the organization, Liam Frost.
SpaceX Starship hits several milestones, is lost re-entering atmosphere
Today's third test flight of the SpaceX megarocket Starship achieved several key milestones but the spacecraft was lost as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses today's launch and flight with Abhishek Tripathi, Director of Mission Operations at the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab.
Empowered Voices: Women Leaders Shaping the Bay Area
Tonight a panel of women will be speaking at The Academy, an LGBTQ+ social club in San Francisco near the Castro about how they are making an impact in their fields of work. KTVU's Cristina Rendon is joined by one of tonight's panelists, San Francisco Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford to discuss her experience as the first transgender woman to hold her office.
New, modern transportation center coming to Hercules
The "Hercules Hub", a new transit center that has been in the works for decades, is now getting an important influx of federal funding. This week, President Biden signed a spending bill that allocates $850,000 for cars, buses, passenger trains and ferries at the planned center. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the latest developments in the project with current Hercules City Councilmember and former Mayor Alex Walker-Griffin.
East Palo Alto robotics team headed to world championship in Houston
To qualify for the championship, the ChurroBots were a part of a winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Silicon Valley Regional last weekend.
West Coast Wrap: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
An explosion at a Southern California shooting range has sent more than a dozen members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office to the hospital. What investigators are saying about the blast and victims. And a look at an Arizona woman who has memorized pi, the never ending number, well into the thousands. How she's using this special skill to raise money for an important cause.
Oakland Tech Bulldogs celebrate State Championship
For the first time in school history, the Oakland Tech Men's Basketball Team are the reigning state champs. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Claudine Wong are joined live in studio by the Bulldogs and Head Coach Karega Hart to celebrate their big win.
Sacred piece of Ohlone land returning to indigenous trust
A landmark agreement has been reached between the City of Berkeley and Ohlone Tribal leaders over a historic, local piece of land. Berkeley city leaders announced a plan to return the Ohlone Shellmound Village Site in West Berkeley to an indigenous trust after the city council unanimously approved a settlement to purchase the 2 acre site from the developer Reugg & Ellsworth.
Cybersecurity expert weighs in on potential TikTok ban
KTVU's Claudine Wong and Alex Savidge discuss the pros and cons of the proposed bipartisan TikTok ban with Checkpoint's Global Chief Information Security Officer Pete Nicoletti.
Maintaining good sleep health and hygiene
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Kaiser Permanente Sleep Specialist Dr. Steven Russo about the most effective ways to improve your sleep hygiene and discusses which habits could be getting in the way of your rest.
Hella Cool Gigs: San Francisco ferry captain
Arguably the most serene way to get across the Bay, ferry boats have been part of Bay Area culture for more than 150 years, and the person at the helm gets the best views.
SFO protest over Gaza creates chaos at airport
San Francisco International Airport was the site of a demonstration by pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza who showed up in force on Wednesday morning, and despite the noise and chaos, flights still took off on time.
West Coast Wrap: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
A West Coast congressman says Capitol Hill has devolved into bickering and nonsense and he wants out of his job early. We look at how he's shaking things up for Republicans in the House. Also, basketball fans notice several problems with a recently unveiled statue of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. We break down the mistakes that were uncovered.
Oakland teacher is raising money to bring 'phenomenal' 5th graders to speak at a conference in Philadelphia
An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.