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KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Andrew Donnery to break down the realities of youth soccer in the United States. From pay-to-play pressure and coaching quality to access, affordability, and the impact of the 2026 World Cup, Andrew offers candid insight into what’s working, what’s broken, and how the system could evolve.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

What if youth soccer in the U.S. wasn’t pay-to-play? Former MLS striker and USL MVP Matt Fondy joins Offside in the Bay to share his journey from professional soccer to building a movement in Oakland. Through Oakland Genesis, he’s creating free access to elite soccer, transportation, and academic support for underserved youth. In this episode: ⚽ The reality of becoming a pro soccer player ⚽ Why the pay-to-play model is failing ⚽ How Oakland Genesis is changing lives ⚽ The future of U.S. Soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup This is more than soccer. This is about opportunity.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with former professional soccer player Jordan Jeslova to explore her journey. Jordan’s story is one of passion, resilience, and determination. But it is also shaped by injuries, setbacks, and difficult decisions that ultimately led her to redefine her relationship with the game.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

How is AI reshaping the classroom, and can it actually make learning more human? In this episode, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard are joined by Sean Dezh, founder and CEO of Your Story AI, to discuss a groundbreaking AI operating system for education. From having real-time conversations with Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman to creating personalized lesson plans in seconds, this conversation explores how AI is moving beyond "textbook learning" to foster critical thinking and engagement. Is AI a tool for cheating, or the ultimate sidekick for teachers?

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

Larry Grant, a former San Francisco 49ers player and Santa Rosa native, joins this episode of Hometown Heroes.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond. In this episode's Digital Dive, we talk about a U.K. study that found putting googly eyes, or painting eyes on food containers actually helps deter seagulls from raiding your picnic fare.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder, elected in 2024, has been absent from City Hall for two weeks. Her office released a statement saying the 31-year-old is going through an "acute personal health crisis." Some news outlets have reported Fielder is resigning from the board, but the release did not clarify.

KTVU anchors and reporters discuss the biggest stories of the day around the Bay Area, California and beyond.

The man convicted in the death of San Francisco's 'Grandpa Vicha' was sentenced to be released after serving five years in jail. The judge has decided Antoine Watson's sentence will now be three years of probation. The family of the victim and the district attorney are greatly disappointed. 

The San Francisco Giants played their first game of the season on Wednesday night, against the New York Yankees. The game was streamed live on Netflix, a first for MLB.

The University of Southern California canceled a gubernatorial debate planned for Tuesday after candidates of color who would have been excluded accused the school of discrimination.

The anchors talk about the Trump administration's deployment of ICE agents to U.S. airports in response to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. 

Antioch native and De La Salle alum Michael Hutchings is the new defensive coordinator for University of California's football program. He spent the past three years coaching with the Minnesota Vikings.

Antioch native and De La Salle alum Michael Hutchings is the new defensive coordinator for University of California's football program. He spent the past three years coaching with the Minnesota Vikings.

What happens when AI meets Hollywood? In this episode, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard sit down with Keith Zhang — former Uber engineer turned AI filmmaker and founder of SoulScape — to explore a bold new vision for storytelling. From AI-generated films to 48-hour cinema hackathons, this conversation dives into the opportunities, fears, and big questions surrounding AI in creative industries. Is AI democratizing filmmaking… or disrupting it? And what happens to human creativity when anyone can make a movie in hours? Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome + Intro 01:24 — Meet Keith Zhang 03:18 — AI Opens the Door to New Creators 04:33 — The Coca-Cola AI Ad Debate 06:16 — Why AI Feels Different 08:23 — The Moment That Changed Everything 12:30 — From Experiment to Mission 15:03 — The Big Controversy: Job Disruption 17:01 — What is SoulScape? 19:41 — Will AI Movies Replace Hollywood? 25:09 — Inside SoulScape 2026 26:30 — Hollywood Is Paying Attention 28:05 — Who Are the Creators? 29:33 — How AI Films Are Made 32:05 — AI Is Moving FAST 32:59 — Why a Nonprofit? 35:52 — Soul Over Slop 36:11 — Why San Francisco? 38:27 — What to Expect from SoulScape 2026 Key Takeaways • AI is lowering the barrier to entry for filmmaking. • The biggest tension is creative empowerment vs. job disruption. • We are in the messy middle where AI is visible and evolving quickly. • The future may be AI + human storytelling, not replacement. • Audiences will ultimately decide what succeeds. Notable Quotes "AI is creating creative equity." "We shouldn’t lose humanity just because we’re in the age of AI." "It’s not about the visuals — it’s about the story." "Every 3 months is a quality leap. Every 6 months is a generational leap." Connect With Us Claudine Wong: Instagram & Facebook: ClaudineWongKTVU TikTok: ClaudineKTVU YouTube: ClaudineWong Lisa Bernard: Instagram: @DemystifyAI

The two-year-anniversary of a family of four that was killed at a West Portal bus stop was marked by a vigil for the victims. Meanwhile, the elderly driver of the SUV that plowed into the bus stop will learn her fate from a judge in court tomorrow. 

Multiple women, including United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta, have come forward with accusations that labor icon Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted them, some of them while they were children. The news has sent shockwaves through multiple communities, and caused a reckoning as to what to do about public streets, parks, and a statewide holiday that bear Chavez's name.

The $11 million, 1.8-mile long light installation is returning to the Bay Bridge. You may remember this installation from the 2010's but the lights deteriorated. Now, money has been raised for a new installation that will be twice as big with 25,000 LED bulbs. 

The Dublin teachers union announced a tentative agreement with the school district was reached after a four-day strike. The teachers get a 2.3% cost of living increase over a three-year-period. They also get a slightly reduced classroom size. 

The Dublin teachers union announced a tentative agreement with the school district was reached after a four-day strike. The teachers get a 2.3% cost of living increase over a three-year-period. They also get a slightly reduced classroom size. 

The anchors discuss the homecoming celebration held in Oakland for Olympic gold medalist figure skater for Team USA, Alysa Liu, the homegrown sensation who is taking the world by storm. 

A judge ordered that Tony Phillips, the man caught on camera engaged in an altercation with Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail, be released from jail. The judge in the case reviewed the video and concluded that Lurie's security initiated physical contact. Phillips was ordered released on his own recognizance but must still face charges of assaulting an officer 

The anchors on what San Jose is considering regarding Flock surveillance camera technology as other jurisdictions have abandoned the technology altogether. We also hear about what's in store for Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu in Oakland this week. 

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced attempted murder charges for the suspect in last week's seemingly random Chinatown stabbing that injured a man. And in the case of the mayor's security detail getting in a scuffle, the charges have been announced for two suspects, including assault of an officer. 

The anchors on the news of the day, including the firing of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. 

The Los Gatos woman who was charged with child endangerment and the sexual penetration of an intoxicated child was found guilty of 60 of the charges against her. 

The anchors talk about the broad implications of the initial strikes on Iran conducted by the U.S. and Israel over the weekend. 

Several Bay Area cities are debating whether they should continue using Flock camera automated license-plate reader technology after privacy concerns and concerns of either cooperation with or accessibility to federal officials, such as the Department of Homeland Security arose. Law enforcement uses the technology to combat crime. 

The anchors talk about the broad implications of the initial strikes on Iran conducted by the U.S. and Israel over the weekend. 

The man convicted of murdering Sierra LaMar in 2017 may be headed for a new trial after a California appeals court overturned the conviction. The appeals court found there was insufficient evidence surrounding DNA evidence, and suggested there could have been misconduct by the prosecution.

KTVU Meteorologist on the sudden Bay Area weather warm up. She says Friday will be even warmer. 

The Oakland Unified School District is facing a $100 million budget shortfall that could lead to 200 layoffs. District staff met Wednesday night to discuss the reality of the layoffs, and how many educators might be impacted.

Alysa Liu, a 20-year-old figure skater from Oakland, captured the gold medal in women's singles figure skating at the Olympics. It's the first individual gold in women's figure skating for a member of Team USA since 2002. 

A day after an avalanche struck in the Lake Tahoe area, authorities confirmed that eight people had been killed, making it the deadliest avalanche in California's history. One person is missing and presumed dead.

Civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. The reverend led the civil rights movement for decades following Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. Jackson was 84. 

A beloved former National Park Ranger who died at 104 last December, will be honored with a celebration of life in Oakland.  Betty Reid Soskin, of Richmond, was full of life and covered many times on KTVU for her dedication, contributions to the community and strength of character. 

SFUSD agreed to a deal, including an 8.5% pay increase for teachers and other educators and better healthcare coverage, that will bring teachers back to the classroom starting Monday. The district is facing a $100 million budget shortfall, raising questions about what happens in two years, when the deal expires.

The SFUSD and the teachers' union still haven't come to an agreement as the teachers' strike stretches into Friday. 

Despite ongoing contract negotiations, the United Educators of San Francisco and San Francisco Unified School District have yet to come to an agreement over a number of issues including salary increases and healthcare coverage. Both parties have continued to meet, in the hopes of reaching an agreement.

A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, officials said Tuesday. The anchors discuss the potential break in the case that has gripped the nation for more than a week. This comes the same day the FBI released footage of a person captured on surveillance video outside Guthrie's house. 

A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, officials said Tuesday. The anchors discuss the potential break in the case that has gripped the nation for more than a week. This comes the same day the FBI released footage of a person captured on surveillance video outside Guthrie's house. 

A home in San Bruno is the center of an investigation on Friday evening, due to a suspicious fire. Prior to the fire breaking out, investigators say there was shooting at the home, though it is unclear who may have been behind the gunshots, or why, or if the fire was set deliberately. 

A Bad Bunny look-alike contest in San Francisco's Mission District Thursday night was the talk of the town. Tacolicious hosted and offered a prize for the best Benito, or Bad Bunny doppelganger. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News. 

A potentially historic teachers’ strike is looming in San Francisco as contract negotiations between educators and the San Francisco Unified School District remain at an impasse, with pay and health care benefits still unresolved.

It's Super Bowl week in the Bay Area and excitement is in the air as festivities get underway. Claudine Wong talks about some of these preparations in her 10 o'clock News preview and Andre Torrez on the Digital Dive looks at the political side of the Grammy's and Bad Bunny's anti-ICE message as he prepares to perform this Sunday's Super Bowl Halftime Show. 

Shots were fired on Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street, leaving three people wounded. Their conditions as of Friday evening were unknown, and no arrests have been made.

East Palo Alto native and Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright joins KTVU sports reporter Keshawn Ward for this episode of Hometown Heroes. Wright is going to his first pro bowl after leading the league in takeaways. The James Logan high school grad was coached by the late great John Beam at Laney College.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has entered the California governor's race. The anchors say this was long rumored and talk about how this affects the race as we know it. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News. 

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a man who was involved in the armed robberies and car chase that ended in a shootout in San Jose last weekend. Investigators located the man in Los Banos and took him into custody.

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a man who was involved in the armed robberies and car chase that ended in a shootout in San Jose last weekend. Investigators located the man in Los Banos and took him into custody.

Demonstrators outside a Target store in Emeryville are protesting against that company and Home Depot for what they say is their cooperation with ICE. The companies deny such cooperation. Andre Torrez on how immigration enforcement is expected to have a presence at this year's Super Bowl. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News. 

The outrage over an ICU nurse's shooting death by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis is leading to outrage and swift condemnation. It's also led to the Trump administration's reshuffling of its leadership when it comes to immigration enforcement operations. Claudine Wong previews the 10 o'clock News and Andre Torrez on a mountain lion sighting in the middle of San Francisco. 

There were multiple protests across the Bay Area on Friday as residents turned out to show their support for communities in Minnesota. Residents of that state called for a statewide shutdown on Friday, and urged people not to go to work, to school, or to spend money, and instead take to the streets in protests of ICE raids that have disrupted communities.

Another case of measles has been reported in the Bay Area. The anchors talk about where in the North Bay they are seeing their first case since 2012. Frank Malicoat previews the 10 o'clock News. 

An armed carjacking on Wednesday afternoon led to several shootouts and ultimately ended with the suspect dead and an SJPD sergeant in the hospital. 

Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening. The White House press secretary said the plane returned out of an abundance of caution due to a "minor electrical issue." 

The anchors discuss the news items of the day, including a fire that ripped through a Downtown Oakland building. The Bay Area celebrates MLK Day. The 49ers won't be in the Super Bowl, but what about the Seahawks? Greg Lee previews the 10 o'clock News. 

KTVU digital producer Andre Torrez has been monitoring a shooting in Minneapolis where an ICE agent was allegedly attacked by a Venezuelan immigrant during what DHS calls a targeted traffic stop. Greg Lee previews the 10 o'clock News. 

A Lafayette Taco Bell with the fast-food chain's original Mission-style architecture closed this week. KTVU Digital Producer Andre Torrez on how patrons are feeling nostalgic about the closure. The mayor of San Francisco welcomes Vanderbilt University and Claudine Wong previews the 10 o'clock News. 

A Lafayette Taco Bell with Mission-style architecture closes this week. While it served Mexican-inspired meals to the community for more than 50 years, many residents who still go for the nostalgia, were sad to see it go. 

The White House is denying any previous knowledge of the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, as Powell accuses the White House of playing politics. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News and Bailey O'Carroll on sports. 

Sports fans and 49ers fanatics (but also Eagles fans) are looking forward to Sunday's game. Greg Lee previews the 10 o'clock News and Andre Torrez catches us up with the latest on Venezuela and what's going on with their oil. 

The anchors on the shooting in Portland where federal immigration officers shot and wounded a man and woman. The condition of those shot is unknown. In California, Gov. Newsom gave his final State of the State address. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News. 

There are protests in the Bay Area against the fatal ICE officer's shooting of a woman in Minneapolis who was driving her car. There are disputes among local and federal officials about how these events unfolded.  

The anchors on the death of the Republican Congressman from Northern California, who died after experiencing a medical emergency. Andre Torrez with the Digital Dive segment on a 93-year-old Fremont man who said he killed his wife because it was necessary. Now he's charged with murder. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News. 

The anchors on the death of Northern California Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa after he experienced a medical emergency. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News and Andre Torrez on the Digital Dive with the latest on the 93-year-old Fremont man charged with the murder of his wife. 

KTVU's Chief Meteorologist Mark Tamayo on the rain, floods and even a tornado warning in the Bay Area on Monday. Greg Lee previews the 10 o'clock News and Andre Torrez on the Digital Dive looks at how a judge upheld San Francisco's Proposition K. 

KTVU Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales on the coincidence of the heavy rains with the king tides and the flooding in parts of the North Bay. Greg Lee previews the 10 o'clock News. Digital Producer Andre Torrez on the pending closure of an iconic San Francisco live music venue.  

It's a rainy New Year's Eve in San Francisco but the fireworks will go on as planned from the Embarcadero. Claudine Wong previews the 10 o'clock News. 

More rain is on the way to the Bay Area. Mike Mibach previews the 10 o'clock News and Digital producer Andre Torrez with a wave of Benihana's coming to the Bay Area over the next seven years. 

Robert Gonzales joins to talk about the swarm of earthquakes near San Ramon on Friday night. A preview of the 10 o'clock News and KTVU Digital Producer Andre Torrez has the Top 5 most clicked on stories of 2025. 

Mayor Lurie and the City of San Francisco are making headway when it comes to reinvigorating the city. The Tenderloin is getting a new falafel restaurant as a result of these efforts.