West Coast Wrap: February 26, 2024
More than 1,500 migrants are scrambling to figure out what to do after being dropped off at California's Southern Border. We look at where they're turning for help as President Biden and former President Trump prepare for dueling trips to the border on the same day. Also, a clinical trial underway in Arizona gives heart patients new hope. See how a special device is getting them back to do things they thought they had to give up for good.
California woman celebrated as America's oldest person, dies weeks after her 116th birthday
A Northern California woman recognized as America's oldest known living person has died, 17 days after celebrating her 116th birthday. Edith Ceccarelli, died in Willits, Calif. on Thursday, just a couple miles from where she was born in 1908.
House announces bipartisan task force to tackle AI regulation
A new effort is underway in Washington, D.C. to regulate artificial intelligence. The House has launched a bipartisan task force focused on creating the AI legislation necessary to keep everyone safe while also advancing the industry. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Joseph Thacker, AI engineer and security researcher with cybersecurity company AppOmni about the massive responsibility of taking on the rapidly changing field and what the task force should focus on first.
SCOTUS weighs social media regulations, free speech limits
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today about laws passed in Florida and Texas meant to prohibit social media platforms from removing objectionable content. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the ruling's widespread implications for online speech in the internet era with tech journalist and CEO of Connect Safely, Larry Magid.
Barbie's pink flip phone will be coming to stores near you
The new flip phone, inspired by the popular toy brand, is scheduled for release this summer.
Teen arrested in fatal stabbing in San Jose, police say
San Jose police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 19-year-old suspected in a fatal stabbing last month.
Missing Virginia couple were likely thrown overboard in the Caribbean, police say
An older U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police in Grenada said Monday.
Voices for Change: February 2024
In the premiere of Voices for Change's fifth season, we continue our celebration of Black History Month with stories about the new ?Peanuts? special, featuring its first Black character, the Black Cowboy Coalition and the man behind a new photo gallery in San Francisco, ?Toward a Black Aesthetic.?
South Carolina GOP primary: Trump projected to win as Haley vows to stay in race
Donald Trump is projected to win the GOP South Carolina primary, winning his fourth straight primary and defeating Nikki Haley in her home state.
West Coast Wrap: February 23, 2024
Governors struggling with an influx of migrants in their states take their concerns straight to the White House. Also, a new type of driverless car is being tested in Las Vegas. We'll show you how remote drivers get these vehicles to customers before customers take over the wheel.
Kaiser Permanente awards $9M grant to boost Oakland schools
Kaiser Permanente has announced a new partnership with Oakland Unified School District, awarding OUSD a $9 million grant to boost health services and academic support. The money will be spread out over the course of three years and is being given to help students and staff lead healthier lives. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama is joined in the studio by Oakland Schools Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammel and Yvette Radford with Kaiser Permanente for more details on how the money will be spent.
Congressional Race: Sam Liccardo weighs in on national voter issues
In this 3-part series, KTVU's "The Four" features conversations with three of the frontrunners vying for South Bay Rep. Anna Eshoo's congressional seat. Eleven candidates are running for her seat, which represents a district covering parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after serving more than 30 years in congress. Sam Liccardo served as a member of the San Jose City Council from 2007 to 2014 and as Mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. (Part 2 of interview)
Congressional Race: Sam Liccardo makes case for District 16 seat
In this 3-part series, KTVU's "The Four" features conversations with three of the frontrunners vying for South Bay Rep. Anna Eshoo's congressional seat. Eleven candidates are running for her seat, which represents a district covering parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after serving more than 30 years in congress. Sam Liccardo served as a member of the San Jose City Council from 2007 to 2014 and as Mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. (Part 1 of interview)
West Coast Wrap: February 22, 2024
Attorneys are laying out their case in the trial over a fatal shooting on a New Mexico movie set. We look at how this could be just the beginning of multiple trials tied to the Alec Baldwin film. Also, a prime piece of real estate is on the market in Oregon and the owner says money won't sway her when it comes to this deal.
How to manage financial stress, as national credit card debt reaches all-time high
Financial debt is mounting for Americans across the country. According to the federal reserve, the total credit card debt alone is higher than it has ever been before, reaching a staggering $1.3 trillion. New data from Bankrate found 36% of American households have more credit card debt than emergency savings, leading to higher rates of anxiety and stress. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat is joined by Christina Roman, Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian to break down a couple of debt management strategies for different financial situations.
Congressional Race: Evan Low weighs in on key voter issues
In this 3-part series, KTVU's "The Four" features conversations with three of the frontrunners vying for South Bay Rep. Anna Eshoo's congressional seat. Eleven candidates are running for her seat, which represents a district covering parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after serving more than 30 years in congress. Evan Low was elected to the California State Assembly in 2014 and is currently serving in the leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip. In 2010, Low made history as the youngest, openly LGBT mayor in the country at the age of 26 in the city of Campbell, CA. (Part 2 of interview)
Congressional Race: Evan Low wants to bring new leadership to DC
In this 3-part series, KTVU's "The Four" features conversations with three of the frontrunners vying for South Bay Rep. Anna Eshoo's congressional seat. Eleven candidates are running for her seat, which represents a district covering parts of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Rep. Eshoo is retiring after serving more than 30 years in congress. Evan Low was elected to the California State Assembly in 2014 and is currently serving in the leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip. In 2010, Low made history as the youngest, openly LGBT mayor in the country at the age of 26 in the city of Campbell, CA. (Part 1 of interview)
Pres. Biden meets with family of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in San Francisco
President Biden sat down with the family of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in San Francisco today, less than a week after Navalny was found dead in a Russian Arctic penal colony. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Frank Mallicoat speak with Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco about the significance of this meeting and the new round of sanctions Pres. Biden is expected to announce against Russia.
Wendy Williams, 59, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, aphasia
Former talk show host and radio personality Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, according to a spokesperson.
AT&T outage today? Several states across the US reporting wireless cellular network issues
Several AT&T and Cricket Wireless customers in the United States woke up without cell service – an outage that lasted hours on Thursday.