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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kate Middleton photo data reveals new details about editing of controversial picture
Metadata from Kate Middleton's Mother's Day family photo revealed the image had been digitally altered multiple times before it was published on the official royal social media platforms, Fox News Digital confirmed.
Metadata from Kate Middleton's Mother's Day family photo revealed the image had been digitally altered multiple times before it was published on the official royal social media platforms, Fox News Digital confirmed.
49ers Fred Warner and wife welcome birth of their first child
49ers linebacker Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney, are new parents. The couple called the arrival of their baby boy, “The best day of our lives."
49ers linebacker Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney, are new parents. The couple called the arrival of their baby boy, “The best day of our lives."
Man doused with pepper spray outside Islamic center: Novato police
Novato police accused a man of disrupting a religious ceremony and using pepper spray on a person planning to celebrate Ramadan at an Islamic center.
Novato police accused a man of disrupting a religious ceremony and using pepper spray on a person planning to celebrate Ramadan at an Islamic center.
San Francisco man, who worked at a middle school, charged with sexually abusing student, DA says
A 20-year-old man, who worked at a San Francisco middle school, has been charged with multiple sex abuse felonies including lewd acts with a child and unlawful sexual intercourse.
A 20-year-old man, who worked at a San Francisco middle school, has been charged with multiple sex abuse felonies including lewd acts with a child and unlawful sexual intercourse.
Scott Peterson's new attorneys from Innocence Project seek DNA testing
Attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project on Tuesday went before a San Mateo County judge, arguing for DNA testing to help prove Scott Peterson did not kill his pregnant wife.
Attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project on Tuesday went before a San Mateo County judge, arguing for DNA testing to help prove Scott Peterson did not kill his pregnant wife.
FCI Dublin warden, 3 other top managers ousted amidst FBI raid
The warden and three other top managers were ousted on Monday during a surprising FBI raid of the scandal-plagued all-women's prison in Dublin.
The warden and three other top managers were ousted on Monday during a surprising FBI raid of the scandal-plagued all-women's prison in Dublin.
West Coast Wrap: Tuesday, March 11, 2024
An apparent murder-suicide unfolds in Hawaii, leaving five people dead including children. Also, we hear from the architect of the proposed A's ballpark in Las Vegas.
An apparent murder-suicide unfolds in Hawaii, leaving five people dead including children. Also, we hear from the architect of the proposed A's ballpark in Las Vegas.
Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy
Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.
Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.