Rep. Ro Khanna weighs in on expectations ahead of presidential debate
Silicon Valley congressman Rep. Ro Khanna joins KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes live on the eve of the first presidential debate between President Biden and former president Donald Trump to discuss expectations, hopes and potential concerns.
The End of Roe v. Wade: Two years later
On the 2-year anniversary of the ruling that ended federal abortion rights and the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, protestors organized by the Women's March gathered outside the high court. A group of about 40 people demanded lawmakers take steps to preserve reproductive healthcare, decrying the Dobbs decision. The ruling left states to decide whether to restrict the procedure or not, leaving a patchwork across the nation. According to the Center for Reproductive Rights, more than two dozen have near total bans or restrict the procedure earlier than Roe v. Wade did. For more on the state of abortion in America, KTVU's Greg Lee is joined by Michele Goodwin, professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University.
New proposal targets debt for first responders
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by San Francisco Supervisor and mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai for details on his proposed measure to help first responders pay off student loan debt.
Voters will decide whether to renew Measure P in November
For the last six years, the City of Berkeley has used property transfer tax money to pay for homeless services through Measure P. Since then, the city has also seen a decline in homelessness. In November, Berkeley voters will decide whether to renew that funding source. KTVU's Christien Kafton and Crystal Bailey are joined by Berkeley Mayor and State Senate candidate Jesse Arreguin for a discussion about Measure P.
Political Pulse: Race for 2024
Former president Trump's ongoing criminal trial has not hurt his standing in the polls. A new survey out this week by the New York Times and Siena College shows Trump leading President Biden in five key battleground states: Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Biden leads in just one battleground state: Wisconsin. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge break down the polling numbers and key issues voters are focused on right now with political analyst, David McCuan.
Aviation safety bill passed; FAA reauthorized for 5 more years
The House passed a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five more years. The legislation improves aviation safety, enhances protections for passengers and airline workers and invests in airport and air travel infrastructure nationwide. KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the bill with Bay Area congressman Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.
Alameda County housing report shows mixed data by city
According to a federally-mandated one day count done in January, the unhoused population dropped by 3% over the past two years. When you break down the numbers by city, some saw an increase in homeless populations while others saw a decline. One of the cities that saw a significant reduction in its homeless population was Berkeley, which experienced a 20% drop in the number of people experiencing homelessness. For more on how the city accomplished this feat, KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in-studio by Berkeley City Councilmember Sophie Hahn.
San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie details plan to fight homelessness
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie to discuss his plan to get every unhoused person in the city off of the streets within 6 months of taking office.
Congress moves forward on bipartisan air travel safety bill
This week, lawmakers in Washington moved forward on a bipartisan effort to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at airports across the country. Members of the House and Senate have agreed on a bill that will increase the number of air traffic controllers and require the use of new technology meant to prevent runway collisions. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Cristina Rendon discuss the legislation with Bay Area congressman Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.
California buying generic version of Narcan at reduced price
Today Governor Newsom announced the state is buying a generic version of overdose-reversal drug Narcan at a reduced price to boost supply across California and combat the rising number of opioid-related deaths. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Michael Snow from The HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County (HEPPAC) about the impact of this purchasing agreement and how the Naloxone Distribution Program aims to fight the opioid epidemic.
Students defy orders to vacate encampment sites, continue protests
Nationwide protests continue as college students protest the war in Gaza, calling for an immediate cease-fire. This, despite hundreds of arrests over the weekend. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Lisa Mueller, Political Science Professor at Macalester College and author of the coming book, "The New Science of Social Change" about our country's long history of college protests and what might be different about this one.
Pres. Biden signs provision that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
Congress has long had national security concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but has not succeeded in banning the platform from American app stores. A new law requires TikTok's Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake within 9 months or face a nationwide ban. Now, TikTok's CEO is pushing back and promising a legal challenge. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the implications of the bill with Nadine Farid Johnson, Policy Director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University.
Political analyst David McCuan weighs in political hot topics of the week
KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the San Francisco Mayor's race, 16th congressional district race and presidential race with political analyst and Sonoma State Professor of Politics David McCuan.
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier tours Bay Area for town hall series
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat and Crystal Bailey are joined live in studio by Bay Area congressman Mark DeSaulnier, after wrapping up a series of town halls and listening tours to hear from East Bay constituents.
Sup. Aaron Peskin joins crowded race for San Francisco Mayor
The race for San Francisco Mayor is heating up in advance of the November election, as City Supervisor and Board President Aaron Peskin tells KTVU he will officially announce his campaign for the job over the weekend. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Frank Mallicoat are joined live in studio by Corey Cook, provost and executive vice president at Saint Mary's College, to discuss how his candidacy could change the race.
New legislation would protect workers' right to 'disconnect'
Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced a new proposal that aims to protect California workers' right to 'disconnect' from the office and draw distinct boundaries between work and personal life. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Cristina Rendon discuss the specifics of the bill with Assem. Haney on The Four.
Meta takes first steps to reduce politics on Instagram feed
Meta says it has started the process of limiting the political content users see on their newsfeeds. The rollout happened quietly, as users noticed their default settings had been changed to limit content that mentions government, elections or certain social topics. Users now have to go into their settings to opt out of these changes if they'd like to keep their feeds as is. Earlier this year, Meta said Instagram would stop recommending political content from accounts that users don't already follow. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the changes and what comes next with Subramaniam Vincent, Director of Journalism and Media Ethics at Santa Clara University.
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.
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.
California voters hit the polls, set the stage for November
Super Tuesday 2024 is here and there's a lot at stake for California voters. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes break down the California Primary Election with Sonoma State Prof. of Politics David McCuan.