San Francisco Chamber of Commerce celebrates small business week
KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes highlight some of San Francisco's local favorites with Rolando Tirado, Small Business Manager with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Oakland senior accepted to 120 colleges after immigrating from Uganda
A high-school senior in Oakland was accepted into 120 colleges around the country. He's only been in the U.S. for five years after immigrating from Uganda.
San Jose police seek suspect in sexual assault of minor
San José police were asking the public for its help in locating a man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor who was walking home from school.
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.
Market Hall Foods in Berkeley to close its doors
It will be the end of an era later this month when an East Bay favorite, Market Hall Foods, closes its Berkeley location.
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.
Former ranger Betty Reid Soskin, 102, honored with honorary doctorate
At 102, beloved former park ranger and Bay Area icon Betty Reid Soskin received an honorary degree at a graduation ceremony at Cal State East Bay in Hayward.
Reese Witherspoon announces 'Legally Blonde' prequel series
Reese Witherspoon, the original Elle Woods, is set to bring back everyone's favorite pink-loving diva in a new prequel series titled "Elle."
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.
Golden State Valkyries revealed as new WNBA team
The Golden State's new WNBA team has a new name.
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.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
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.
First stop on Zip Trips tour — Concord
It’s time for FOX LOCAL ZIP TRIPS!
Shreve & Co. closing Union Square store after 172 years in San Francisco
Shreve & Co., a prestigious jeweler that has been in San Francisco for 172 years, announced on Monday that they are leaving the city.