Target scales back Pride Month merch at some locations

KTVU's Alex Savidge and Frank Mallicoat discuss Target's decision to scale back Pride Month merchandise at certain locations with Shaun Fletcher, Prof. of Public Relations and Sport Communication at San Jose State University.

More FCI Dublin women complain of retaliation, including having rifles pointed at them

Women who were transferred away from the now-shuttered federal prison in Dublin are continuing to complain they're being retaliated against at their new facilities in Texas, Minnesota, Miami and Philadelphia, where they say they are not being given jobs that could reduce their sentences and, in one case, had rifles pointed at them to scare them. 

Bay Area woman makes history with dangerous, open-water swim

A woman from Pacifica will go down in Bay Area history after completing a grueling and dangerous open-water swim. On Saturday, 55-year-old Amy Gubser became the first person to swim the nearly 30 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farralon Islands without a wetsuit. It took her 17 hours to complete the journey through the cold ocean water, battling powerful currents and the threat of sharks. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes speak with Gubser about her historic accomplishment.

Local health experts call on city leaders to address drug crisis

Today a group of doctors, public health experts and community organizations joined together to call on San Francisco city leaders to do more to address the drug overdose crisis. They held a news conference outside of the medical examiner's office to highlight the more than 3000 people who've died from overdoses in the city since the beginning of 2020. KTVU's Alex Savidge discusses some of the data-driven strategies the group is suggesting the city implement with Laura Thomas, Director of Harm Reduction Policy at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

Stroke Awareness Month: Recognizing the signs

It's one of the leading causes of death in the United States and during this American Stroke Month, organizations like the American Stroke Association want to raise awareness about the warning signs and the increased risks you face once you've already had a stroke. KTVU's Heather Holmes is joined by Deb Shaw, President and Founder of Champion the Challenges and three-time stroke survivor and her husband Bob Shaw to talk about what strokes can look and feel like for someone experiencing or witnessing one.

Golden State Valkyries join the WNBA

Today the WNBA Bay Area expansion team announced its official name and logo: The Golden State Valkyries. The announcement of the team name and brand identity came with an invitation for fans to "join the ascent" and proudly wear Valkyrie Violet. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes discuss the team's brand identity and what it signifies with Charmin Smith, head coach of the Cal Bears Women's Basketball Team and former WNBA Coach and Player.

Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant

Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.

A taste of the arts and local wines in Napa Valley

This Saturday, enjoy Napa wine and support local artists at the 12th annual Art, Sip & Stroll 2024 in Yountville. KTVU's Heather Holmes chats with Ronda Schaer, Yountville Arts Commission Chair about all of the fun at this weekend's event.

Legal expert breaks down Cohen testimony in Stormy Daniels trial

The State of New York called its star witness, Former President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen to the stand today to testify against his former boss in the ongoing criminal hush money trial. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes break down his testimony with Jessica Levinson, legal expert and professor at Loyola Marymount University.

West Coast Wrap: Monday May 13, 2024

Mourners gather to honor the life of a police sergeant killed on the job in Utah as we learn disturbing new details about what led to this death. We look at what investigators believe the suspect did before crashing his big rig into Sergeant William Hooser.