West Coast Wrap: March 5, 2024
The Athletics have revealed what they expect their Las Vegas home will look like. We take a close look at what's supposed to be a state of the art ballpark on the strip. Also, we're tracking Super Tuesday results in the West. We hear from voters on the important issues they're focused on as they cast their ballots.
Will San Francisco Cheesecake Factory survive despite Macy's closure?
San Francisco remains stunned by news of Macy's impending closure of its Union Square store.
Juvenile suspect arrested in the killing of longtime West Oakland store clerk, police say
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
Judge rules in favor of a Safeway worker who was fired after trying to stop a shoplifter
A California judge has ruled in favor of a longtime Safeway employee who was fired after she attempted to stop a shoplifter from stealing more than $500 worth of groceries, her attorney said.
Recognizing atypical eating disorders and patterns
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 28 million people will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, but they can often be hard to recognize. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Jackie Shiels, Clinical Psychologist with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek about what causes different types of eating disorders and the common misconceptions perpetuated about the conditions.
Last minute push for votes in California senate race
The three top democrats vying for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's senate seat are traveling up and down the state making their final pitch to voters ahead of Super Tuesday. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge are joined live in studio by political reporter Greg Lee and political analyst Brian Sobel to break down the expensive battle to fill this rare open seat.
Supreme Court rules Trump stays on ballot
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled states cannot bar former president Trump from their ballot. The justices rejected a Colorado challenge to Trump's eligibility that was based on a constitutional provision that prevents insurrectionists from holding office. For more on the implications of this decision, KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined in studio by UC Hastings Law professor David Levine.
Giants manager Bob Melvin requires team to stand for national anthem
San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem.
Local festival explores merging the worlds of creativity and AI
The annual Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival kicks off March 7th in Silicon Valley this week with a focus on storytelling and technology. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with festival co-founder Halfdan Hussey about this year's theme, "Uplift" and how the rapidly changing AI industry fits into the world of film and television.
Women's History Month: A major league soccer milestone
Coach Erin Ridley is the first woman to ever become head coach of a Major League Soccer Academy team. Ridley got into coaching with the San Jose Earthquakes' now-defunct Girls Academy before moving over to lead the Under-13 Boys team in 2020. She is now both the Under-15 Boys' head coach and assistant coach for the Under-17 team; both firsts in MLS history. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined live in studio for a conversation with Ridley about the professional obstacles she faces that her male colleagues rarely share and the accomplishments she's most proud of.
Public heeds travel warning, avoids highways ahead of blizzard
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Jeremy Linder, CALTRANS spokesperson for Placer, Nevada and Sierra Counties as a massive winter storm moves through the Lake Tahoe area.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
James Torrez vs Oakland Roots
Ahead of the new season for the Oakland Roots, KTVU reporter and soccer savant James Torrez challenged members of the Roots team to a skills competition.
West Coast Wrap: March 1, 2024
We'll have more on those dangerous storms hitting the Sierra tonight and through the weekend. From California to Nevada, see how people are managing the blizzard conditions. And, first it was high rises in downtown Los Angeles, now, video on TikTok shows young people breaking into another building under construction, this time the new home of the Clippers.
San Francisco's former Westfield Centre is getting a new name
The San Francisco Centre shopping mall on Market Street, formerly known as the Westfield Centre, is getting a new name. The renaming was announced Thursday to help revive the flailing retail space, but also to celebrate the site's storied history of commerce.
Women leaders from around the world gather in Santa Clara
Thousands of women from around the world gathered at the Santa Clara Convention Center this week for the fourth annual California Conference for Women. Attendees took part in a variety of career and personal development workshops focused on amplifying the voices women and building self-confidence. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with the California Conference for Women Board President Hillary Weingast about how the conference has evolved and how anyone who missed out this year can get involved in the future.
ADHD diagnoses on the rise, especially among women
ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is often associated with children who have trouble paying attention or controlling impulses, but new research has found a growing number of adult women are being diagnosed with ADHD later in life. New data suggests this may be because symptoms present differently in young boys and girls. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Dr. Keith Sutton, Director of the Bay Area Center for ADHD about how symptoms can vary and why we are now seeing an uptick of diagnoses in women.
UCSF launching new treatment center to treat rare Gould Syndrome
Today marks Rare Disease Day, a day designed to bring awareness to the 300 million people worldwide affected by rare diseases and conditions. UCSF is launching a first of its kind Center of Excellence focused entirely on studying and treating a rare disease called Gould Syndrome. which was named after the UCSF geneticist who discovered it. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Douglas Gould about his discovery in 2003, how many people might be affected by the condition and what can be done to treat it.
Campaign turmoil, legal issues continue for Trump
Former President Trump is appealing an Illinois judge's ruling, keeping him off of the republican primary ballot. Illinois is the third state to make the move. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed to remove his name, arguing he is ineligible due to a clause in the 14th amendment prohibiting those who 'engaged in insurrection' from holding office. The Illinois ruling is delayed from taking effect until the Supreme Court makes a decision in a similar case in Colorado. The Supreme Court will also hear arguments in Trump's immunity case. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Loyola Marymount Professor of Law Laurie Levenson about the nuances of the situation and what's at stake.
Oakland's "Souley Vegan" announces reopening, new location
Local vegan chef Tamearra Dyson is writing the next chapter in her remarkable culinary career after a significant setback. This week, she held a pop-up event in the kitchen at the Berkeley Bowl West Supermarket, serving up Vegan Po'Boys and Cajun Fries among some of her other signature dishes. The two-day pop-up is part of an effort to relaunch her beloved Oakland restaurant Souley Vegan, which was forced to close late last year after the business struggled to bring in customers during the pandemic. Souley Vegan was one of the Bay Area's first vegan soul food restaurants in 2009 and now Chef Dyson is planning to reopen the restaurant in a new location. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by Chef Dyson for more on her big comeback.