Nvidia is world's most valuable company

Santa Clara-based Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft as the world's most valued company, with a market cap, Tuesday, that reached $3.3T. Experts said the explosive growth in generative AI has fueled the company's rapid growth.

California junk fee law to go into effect July 1, but will restaurants be exempt?

A new law designed to ban junk fees in California is set to go into effect on July 1. But an 11th hour, "urgency measure," that’s been making its way through the Legislature could allow restaurant surcharges to continue. 

FCI Dublin: Bureau of Prisons moves to dismiss class action lawsuit over prison reforms

The Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit against it, arguing that since FCI Dublin is now closed and there are no longer any incarcerated women inside, there is no point to being sued over reforms anymore.

New law: California bars, nightclubs must provide date rape drug testing kits

On July 1, California will put into effect a new law that seeks to help protect bar and nightclub goers from getting unknowingly drugged. Some bar owners take issue with the law.

Rideshare driver sexually assaults passenger  | West Coast Wrap
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Hired to get her home safely, but instead, authorities say a Washington rideshare driver sexually assaulted his passenger. How authorities say the victim's father tracked down the driver in a confrontation that ended with gunfire. Also, an Oregon teenager says he's traumatized. He's showing off injuries and sharing his terrifying ordeal at an amusement park stuck upside down on an amusement ride for 30 minutes.

Surgeon general calls for social media safety warning labels
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KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Frank Anderson, psychiatrist and trauma specialist about the impact prolonged use of social media has on teenagers' mental health.

New proposal targets debt for first responders
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KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by San Francisco Supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai for details on his proposed measure to help first responders pay off student loan debt.

This James-Beard nominated restaurant is opening a new eatery in Oakland

The owners of a popular James Beard-nominated restaurant are opening a new location in Oakland, as part of a plan to fulfill a longtime dream of its chef. 

Barista takes matters into her own hands | West Coast Wrap
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A firefighter is killed at a quarry in Los Angeles. What investigators are saying. Also, cameras were rolling when a Washington barista took matters into her own hands. See how she handled an unruly customer.

Man rescued from burning truck | West Coast Wrap
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A wildfire causes destruction in one Arizona community as several homes are already destroyed and the fight is not over. We'll show you how people in Northwest Phoenix are coping with so much loss. Also, quick action by law enforcement helped save the life of a man in Utah. Body cameras captured images of the whole thing.

Congress members ask for more info on 'botched' FCI Dublin closure

More than 20 members of the United States Congress have authored a letter to the Bureau of Prisons sharing concerns about what they are calling a “botched" closure of FCI Dublin.

New push to get the most out of O.J. Simpson's estate | West Coast Wrap
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The murder of a former General Hospital actor prompts a march through the streets of Los Angeles. The urgent call to bring the killer to justice and improve public safety. And a new push to get the most out of O.J. Simpson's estate.

First Pride month for Oakland's new LGBTQ District

Oakland's new Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District is marking its first Pride month this June, with events and fundraising efforts to build a flagpole and create rainbow crosswalks for the district that rests between Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue near the historic Grand Lake Theatre.

Inflation slows across U.S., but San Francisco Bay Area doesn't feel it

Inflation in the United States may be slowing down, but a new report from Wallethub says the San Francisco Bay Area is top four in the nation for inflation struggles.

Good Samaritan helps struggling deputy | West Coast Wrap
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A dashcam captures lengthy struggle between a sheriff's deputy and a suspect in Nevada and a person passing by jumps in to help. Now the deputy is searching for the good Samaritan to tell him thanks. And an Arizona man shares how he fell off a cliff while traveling overseas.

Mama bear, frightened cub rescued from large tree in Northern California

Police and firefighters in Eureka responded to an unusual call on Monday– after a mother bear and her cub ended up in a large tree near a store parking lot.