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It could be the final season the Oakland A's play at the Coliseum as team plans to move to Las Vegas. Many frustrated A's fans are planning on staging an Opening Day protest to mark the occasion. The Opening Day demonstration will kick off what's being described as a "Summer of Boycott." KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the planned protest with Bryan Johansen, from Last Dive Bar.

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.

Stress is a major health problem taking a physical and mental toll on Americans and when it comes to management, many are struggling to cope. According to the American Psychological Association's most recent survey, nearly 3 in 5 adults or 62% say they do not regularly talk about their overall stress levels because they do not want to burden others. Ahead of National Stress Awareness Month in April, KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Pam Orren, clinical psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek about the most common causes of stress, how they impact our overall health and what we can do to bring our stress levels down.

A newly formed partnership with the Gov-AI Coalition held its first public forum in San Jose, designed to help people learn about the group's mission. The partnership is intended to ensure local government has a voice in the future of AI and how it is used to help the public. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the group's goals with Khaled Tawfik, San Jose Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.

A group of engineering students at a Morgan Hill private school have achieved something remarkable. A small satellite built by students at Oakwood School has been selected by NASA to launch to the International Space Station. Oakwood was the only K-12 school chosen for the agency's Cube-Sat Launch Initiative, selected alongside other universities and a NASA flight center. The nanosatellite created by the team at Oakwood is called "Nyan Sat", a nod to the popular meme. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by two of the Oakwood students who helped build the satellite, junior Lauren Sorci and senior Ruchir Kavulli for more on the project.

KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Michele Goodwin, constitutional law expert and professor at Georgetown University about the legal case against Mifepristone brought before the Supreme Court.

Longtime San Francisco Giants sideline reporter Amy Gutierrez is out with the third installment in her children's book series: "Smarty Marty Takes The Field". The latest book is inspired by trailblazing Giants Assistant Coach Alyssa Nakken, the first female coach in MLB history. KTVU's Alex Savidge is joined live in studio by Amy G for more on her new book and what's next for both her and Marty.

A Bay Area teen who recently survived cardiac arrest at just 13 years old spoke at the Heart Ball this weekend in Sacramento where she helped raise $250,000 for the American Heart Association. Heather Freligh and the friends who helped save her life back in September were also recognized by the 911 for Kids Foundation. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined in studio by Heather and her dad Derek as well as her friend McKenna Adamo, one of the young women who jumped into action to help her when she collapsed at school, for more on their advocacy plans moving forward.

The Bay Area is home to a number of tech giants and start-ups, attracting people from all backgrounds across the world. But the industry can also be notoriously cut-throat and presents an additional set of challenges for women navigating the often male-dominated field. In her new novel, creative writer Kyla Zhao chronicles the life of a Gen Z woman tackling gender bias, sexism and doubt in Silicon Valley. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Zhao about how her own experiences influenced "Valley Verified" and the advice she has for any woman entering tech.

The first deadly mountain lion attack in California in 20 years is renewing the conversation about wildlife safety and how humans interact with wild animals. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Alys Granados from the Bay Area Puma Project about the best ways to avoid conflict with mountain lions and the likelihood of attacks like this happening in the first place.

New research by Mount Saint Mary's University reveals the average monetary cost of being a woman in California and highlights the work that still needs to be done to address inequities, including but not limited to the wage gap. In its latest report on The Status of Women and Girls in California, data shows the wage gap has narrowed over the past decade but COVID slowed the progress down significantly, especially for women of color. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined by Dr. Nicole Haggard, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University for more on the report.

KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by Ann Dunn, Director of Oakland Animal Services and German Shepherd Doberman Pinscher mix Bruno with his foster mom Madison Hale ahead of National Puppy Day.

The new documentary series "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" dives into the dysfunction of the children's tv industry, particularly popular Nickelodeon shows run by Dan Schneider. Several actors and former child stars tell their stories of abuse and inappropriate behavior at work, renewing the conversation about child safety and healing from traumatic experiences. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined by Dr. Frank Anderson, Harvard psychiatrist and trauma specialist about this docuseries brings to light an issue that is far from exclusive to the entertainment industry.

Basketball fans are buzzing for the start of March Madness but in Berkeley, they're celebrating something called "Munch Madness". The city is tipping off its highly-anticipated restaurant week with more than 75 restaurants offering delicious deals, many of which highlighting mushrooms as their MVP. The motto is..."They shoot, they spore!" KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes are joined live in studio by Jeffrey Church with Visit Berkeley for details on this year's tiered pricing options, from the "Layup" to the "Full Court Press".

When a sexual assault victim steps forward, the are all too often met with hurtful comments that they, in some way are responsible for what happened. Victim blaming is sadly a common occurrence, and a campaign called "Still Not Asking For It" has been fighting that stigma for the last 10 years. The annual flash charity event is held at tattoo shops in the Bay Area and around the world, raising more than $1million to help support sexual assault survivors. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined live in studio by Ben Verhoek, tattoo artist and co-owner of Pastime Tattoo in San Leandro for more on this weekend's annual event and how to participate.

Goodwill is partnering up with local fashion design students in an effort to repurpose clothes and turn them into new garments. Six students from San Francisco State University's Fashion Design and Merchandising Department have been given clothes from a Goodwill warehouse that would otherwise have been thrown away. By the end of the semester, they are challenged to showcase their upcycled garments on mannequins at one of the San Francisco Goodwill stores. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Julie Bryant, Goodwill SF's Director of Sustainability about the goals of the new partnership.

A new lawsuit is taking aim at the NCAA's policies on transgender athletes. More than a dozen current and former athletes filed the suit, accusing the association of violating their rights under Title IX by allowing a transgender woman to compete in a swimming competition. At the national championships in 2022, Lia Thomas won the Women's 500-Yard Freestyle Event competing for the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas was the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division 1 Title in any sport. In the lawsuit, one of the plaintiffs, Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines says she tied for 5th place with Thomas in a different event but Thomas was handed the trophy instead of her. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses the lawsuit and allegations with Shaun Fletcher, Professor of Public Relations and Sports Communication at San Jose State University.