Cruise slashes hundreds of jobs, cuts executive team after robotaxi suspension in San Francisco
General Motors’ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit is cutting over 900 jobs, about a quarter of its workforce after a series of safety problems in San Francisco.
West Coast Wrap: Dec. 13, 2023
Frustrated drivers got physical with protesters blocking traffic on a busy Los Angeles freeway today--the whole thing was caught on camera. Tonight on West Coast Wrap, the message these protesters were sending and what it took to get traffic moving again. Also, an Arizona girl's chance meeting with Taylor Swift is getting millions of views on social media. Tonight -- more on how she randomly crossed paths with the pop superstar.
'Big Bang Theory' actress Kate Micucci diagnosed with lung cancer: 'Never smoked a cigarette in my life'
Kate Micucci shared a TikTok in which she was seen lying in a hospital bed and explained that she was recovering after undergoing lung surgery to treat the cancer.
Residents of a Berkeley neighborhood bring music and love to a dying neighbor
MUSICAL FAREWELL: Tears, love and music flowed from the backyard of a Berkeley home, where dozens of residents gathered last month to serenade and honor a dying neighbor.
Some unhoused residents in San Jose fearful safe sleeping site will destroy their families
San Jose plans to create safe sleeping sites where unhoused residents will find tents, food and security as the city tries to reduce the number of encampments around the city.
Opponents seek to block towering Virgin Mary statue to be built atop popular Northern California ski mountain
A campaign has been launched to try and block the construction of a 20-foot Virgin Mary statue atop a popular ski park in Northern California.
Pro-Palestinian protests to be held outside Meta Menlo Park headquarters
A group of people plan to gather for a protest outside of the Meta headquarters in Menlo Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Starbucks giving out free hot chocolate this month – here's how to get your cup
The coffee giant is warming up customers throughout the month of December with a free hot chocolate.
West Coast Wrap: December 11, 2023
Another mass shooting in Las Vegas, this time police are calling the deaths of two children and two adults in a case of murder-suicide. Investigators reveal how the victims were discovered. Also, bizarre hit and run investigations are underway in Seattle.
Popular BART sweaters selling-out fast
Have you bought your ugly BART sweater yet? It might be too late.
Mama June's daughter Anna dead at 29
Mama June announced Sunday that her 29-year-old daughter, Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, died following a cancer battle.
West Coast Wrap: Dec. 8, 2023
All things news for the West Coast--join KTVU's Alex Savidge with Dec. 8's episode of West Coast Wrap.
Unhoused health fair offers hope, help for those seeking a new start in life
Hundreds of unhoused and unsheltered South Bay residents attend ninth annual, free, health fair at San Jose City Hall.
Local experts demonstrate life-saving measures for opioid overdose
Mike Snow and Sabrina Fuentes of The HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County talk about the life-saving measures for someone experiencing an opioid overdose. For more information on how to get involved-- visit https://heppac.org/
A titan among us: East bay boy remembered in new book
KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Alameda county fire Chief Heather Marques and Emily Hardman Reading, the mother of Michael, whose journey inspired a special bond with the local fire department and brought a community together.
United Playaz to host gun buyback event in San Francisco
The event, aiming to get guns off of the street and save prevent accidents, will be held at United Playaz Clubhouse from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at 1038 Howard Street in San Francisco.
SantaCon 2023: How to enjoy (or completely avoid) the San Francisco tradition
If you?ve lived in San Francisco for a while and have witnessed the cavalcade of St. Nicks, then you're either going to be a SantaCon enthusiast or avoidant. "Santa Tom" sits down with KTVU about SantaCon 2023.
Holiday hazards: Bay area pediatrician encourages parents to be alert
Dr. Kendra McNeill talks about the holiday hazards parents need to watch for this season
YesSF launches initiative to bring 14 innovators to revitalize downtown SF
San Francisco's top corporations are partnering with the city and the world economic forum to help 14 top innovators bring their companies to downtown San Francisco.
SCOTUS hears case on taxing foreign income
KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Jessica Levinson, Law Professor at Loyola Marymount University about controversial tax case Moore v. United States as the Supreme Court hears arguments.