Oakland's "Souley Vegan" announces reopening, new location
Local vegan chef Tamearra Dyson is writing the next chapter in her remarkable culinary career after a significant setback. This week, she held a pop-up event in the kitchen at the Berkeley Bowl West Supermarket, serving up Vegan Po'Boys and Cajun Fries among some of her other signature dishes. The two-day pop-up is part of an effort to relaunch her beloved Oakland restaurant Souley Vegan, which was forced to close late last year after the business struggled to bring in customers during the pandemic. Souley Vegan was one of the Bay Area's first vegan soul food restaurants in 2009 and now Chef Dyson is planning to reopen the restaurant in a new location. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by Chef Dyson for more on her big comeback.
Travel hits record numbers, despite safety advisories
Spring break is around the corner and millions of Americans already have travel plans booked, but new travel advisories for popular travel destinations like Mexico and The Bahamas may have you think twice about your itinerary. KTVU's Cristina Rendon speaks with travel journalist Angel Castellanos about what you should know before you go and how to keep your trip on track while you're there.
Skiers, snowboarders preparing for massive Sierra storm
The Sierra Snow Lab says the latest storm expected to hit the Lake Tahoe area this week could make its way into the top 10 snowiest days since 1970. According to the lab, the snowiest days on record is a tie between March 1982 and December 2021 with a total of 39 inches, but researchers with the lab say this blizzard could make for a new record. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Cristina Rendon speak with Kevin "Coop" Cooper, Communications Director for Cali-Pass Resorts about the threat the storm poses for skiers and snowboarders hoping to take advantage of the snow and how long some may have to wait to hit the slopes.
End of an era; San Francisco Macy's store to close
The iconic flagship Macy's store in downtown San Francisco will close its doors after nearly 80 years of business. The location is one of the 150 Macy's stores the retailer says it plans to shut down over the next couple of years.
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.
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.
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.
Skiers and snow enthusiasts flock to the Sierra during World Pro Ski Tour
Kevin 'Coop' Cooper walks us through the run up to a big weekend for ski resorts in the Sierra.
Bay area medical expert discusses importance of art in development for Black youth
Dr. Keedra McNeill, Pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente discusses the important role fine arts play in youth development
Rekindling Romance: Bay area expert shares tips ahead of Valentine's Day
Kaiser Permanente Clinical Psychologist Jackie Shiels shares four key ways to strengthen your bond with your romantic partner.
Fox Local partnered with SF SPCA for shelter animal toy drive in San Francisco
Fox Local and the SPCA partnered for a shelter animal toy drive Saturday in San Francisco, hoping to bring a little holiday cheer to shelter pets.
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.
NYT report outlines air traffic control concerns
A disturbing report by the New York Times outlines serious air traffic control concerns, leading to dangerous working conditions nationwide. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with East Bay congressman Rep. Mark DeSaulnier about how the situation became so dire and what the FAA can do to fix it.
New data shows how old-growth redwoods survive extreme wildfire conditions
New research shows that ancient buds and decades-old carbon reserves help drive significant redwood regrowth after wildfires burn through the forest. In a new multi-year study, published in Nature Plants, the research team observed these unique adaptations that helped old-growth redwood trees at Big Basin Redwoods State Park recover after the extreme 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat speaks with biologist and lead study author Drew Peltier about the data and his findings.
Bay Area Rabbi Speaks on Israel-Hamas War
Rabbi Serena Eisenberg, Director of Regional Engagement of the American Jewish Committee, speaks on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war with KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes.