San Rafael's innovative attempt to solve the homeless crises
The City of San Rafael, with lots of help from Marin County and the state, have acquired a property which they say will go from a truly decent temporary shelter to truly affordable permanent housing.
San Francisco leaders push back against proposed National Guard deployment | West Coast Wrap
Just days after Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times he supported President Trump and would be "all for" sending the National Guard into San Francisco ahead of Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference, the president suggested he would do just that. However, local leaders are pushing back against the idea, and point to statistics showing crime in the city has fallen 30%.
LA County state of emergency | West Coast Wrap
Los Angeles County supervisors have declared a local state of emergency in response to federal immigration raids. Why the county is taking this step and we hear from the group criticizing this decision.
Outdoor fridges are being stocked in underserved East Bay communities, as part of growing grassroots effort
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.
Severe storms slam Arizona | West Coast Wrap
Severe storms once again slam parts of Arizona leaving behind extensive damage to homes and businesses. We'll take you to one community east of Phoenix that's still recovering after a deadly flash flooding two weeks ago.
From community college to Stanford: Bay Area student shares her 'nontraditional' journey to beat the odds
A Bay Area student is detailing her unconventional story as a first-generation college student who transferred from community college and landed at Stanford University, as she addressed "stigmas" often associated with junior college.
Via Aurelia restaurant latest to open at fast-growing Mission Rock development
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
NFL player and Oakland native donates turf to alma mater
Oakland native and San Leandro High alum Charles Leno Jr., who played in the NFL for a decade, was honored Friday night at the high school’s homecoming game.
Wet weekend raises flash flood risk | West Coast Wrap
Residents are bracing for heavy rain and potential flash floods as the remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla head north. Meanwhile residents of Globe, Arizona have already been enduring storm conditions, and are preparing for more.
Palisades fire suspect: New information | West Coast Wrap
New information is emerging about the suspect accused of starting the deadly and destructive Palisades fire in Los Angeles. What we learned during his court appearance in Florida today and the key ruling from the judge.
These Bay Area cities just made high profile list of top 10 best cities to visit
Two Bay Area cities have been identified as being among the best U.S. cities to visit by Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors here in the U.S. And Marcelle Kozocas is one of them. She is the Bay Area woman who documented her experience from her treatment to her changing appearance as she went through recovery. Marcelle joined us in studio along with with the executive director of the Hers Foundation to talk about how she is helping other survivors.
'End of life option' Act, inspired by Brittany Maynard, now permanent in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been busy signing a number of bills into law this week. One of those bills is being praised by supporters of medical aid in dying. It's called Senate Bill 403, and it was inspired by the story of Brittany Maynard, who became a national advocate for end of life choices ten years ago.
Sacramento helicopter crash victims' update | West Coast Wrap
We have an update on the three people on board a medical helicopter that crashed on a Sacramento freeway this week. What authorities are saying about their conditions and how the company that owns the chopper is showing its appreciation for the bystanders who helped at the scene.
The Bay Area artists on Rolling Stone's Best songs of the 21st century
Rolling Stone on Wednesday released it's list of the 250 greatest songs of the 21st century thus far, and amid the expected shout-outs like Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar and the one-hit-wonders like Wheatus, a small handful of Bay Area artists made the list.
San Jose students growing their own lunch with hydroponic farms
Students are growing what they eat in San Jose as part of a nutrition program at Evergreen School District where students learn to farm produce, harvest it, and serve it for lunch.
Kristi Noem tours ICE facility in Portland | West Coast Wrap
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tours an ICE facility in Portland that's at the center of a growing fight over National Guard deployments. We take a look at the local leaders Secretary Noem met with during her visit.
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
While federal workers have often missed paychecks during past shutdowns, they are almost always reimbursed once the government reopens.
Former LA deputy mayor learns his sentence | West Coast Wrap
A former deputy mayor for the city of Los Angeles learns his sentence after pleading guilty to calling in a fake bomb threat to City Hall.
South Lake Tahoe mayor says she stole money from church, shares suicide attempt
The mayor of South Lake Tahoe has issued a surprising and detailed letter to her community, admitting she stole funds from a church and tried to end her life over the guilt she felt.