Allie Rasmus

Oakland

.@KTVU News Reporter. Mom, wife, sis & #BayArea-born. @NorthwesternU, @NAHJ My job = part therapist, part anthropologist w/some writing & speaking in between.

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Immigrant advocates in California decry Trump tactics to detain asylum seekers

1 week ago | ktvu.com | Allie Rasmus

Immigrant groups and attorneys are decrying a new tactic by the Trump administration to detain people while waiting for an asylum hearing. Asylum seekers detained According to Faith in Action East Bay, ICE agents have conducted operations at immigration courts across the country, including in San Francisco, Concord and Sacramento. ICE arrested multiple people at the San Francisco and Concord immigration courts as recently as Tuesday, the group said.
Lawmakers weigh to end to EV tax credits in Trump’s budget bill

2 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Allie Rasmus

The House Rules Committee began meeting early Tuesday morning to discuss President Trump’s sweeping budget proposal, which includes a controversial provision: the elimination of several federal tax credits for electric vehicle owners. Among the credits on the chopping block is a $7,500 incentive for buyers of new EVs — the most widely used of the current programs. That credit was originally set to remain in place until 2032. Under the president’s proposal, it could end later this year.
Surf’s up in the East Bay? Alameda developer proposes surf park

3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Allie Rasmus

Surfing is typically associated with coastal towns like Santa Cruz or Pacifica, but a new proposal could bring the sport to the East Bay. A developer in Alameda has unveiled plans to build a surf park on the island’s West End, near the USS Hornet. The proposal, led by the Neptune Beach Surf Club, includes a large wave pool designed to create surfable waves for all skill levels. The site is currently a vacant parking lot on West Hornet Avenue.
Surf’s up in the East Bay? Alameda developer proposes surf park

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allie Rasmus

ALAMEDA, Calif. - Surfing is typically associated with coastal towns like Santa Cruz or Pacifica, but a new proposal could bring the sport to the East Bay. A developer in Alameda has unveiled plans to build a surf park on the island’s West End, near the USS Hornet. The proposal, led by the Neptune Beach Surf Club, includes a large wave pool designed to create surfable waves for all skill levels. The site is currently a vacant parking lot on West Hornet Avenue.
Bay Area cyclists celebrate ‘Bike to Wherever Day’ amid changing commute patterns

3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Allie Rasmus

Thousands of cyclists across the Bay Area took part in "Bike to Wherever Day" Thursday, an annual event promoting bike commuting and cycling culture. Formerly known as "Bike to Work Day," the event was renamed to reflect shifts in commuting behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people working remotely or on flexible schedules. Despite the name change, the goal remains the same: encouraging residents to ditch their cars and travel by bicycle.
Bay Area cyclists celebrate ‘Bike to Wherever Day’ amid changing commute patterns

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allie Rasmus

SAN FRANCISCO - Thousands of cyclists across the Bay Area took part in "Bike to Wherever Day" Thursday, an annual event promoting bike commuting and cycling culture. Formerly known as "Bike to Work Day," the event was renamed to reflect shifts in commuting behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic, with more people working remotely or on flexible schedules. Despite the name change, the goal remains the same: encouraging residents to ditch their cars and travel by bicycle.
Business leaders, police calling for end to dedicated bike lane on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Allie Rasmus

A group of business leaders and community organizations are calling for an end to the dedicated bike lane in the westbound direction of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
Pelvic floor health takes center stage during National Women’s Health Week

3 weeks ago | ktvu.com | Allie Rasmus

This week marks National Women’s Health Week, a time dedicated to encouraging women to prioritize both their mental and physical well-being. This year, the spotlight is on a lesser-known but essential part of the body: the pelvic floor. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health has chosen pelvic floor health as the theme for the 2025 awareness week, aiming to increase education around a topic that often goes unrecognized.
Pelvic floor health takes center stage during National Women’s Health Week

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allie Rasmus

OAKLAND, Calif. - This week marks National Women’s Health Week, a time dedicated to encouraging women to prioritize both their mental and physical well-being. This year, the spotlight is on a lesser-known but essential part of the body: the pelvic floor. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health has chosen pelvic floor health as the theme for the 2025 awareness week, aiming to increase education around a topic that often goes unrecognized.
BART control center goes dark, causing hours-long train stoppage

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Allie Rasmus

The BriefBART trains didn't run for four hours on Friday because of a computer networking problem that didn't let the control center see the track. Passengers had to turn around and go home, or find other ways of travel. All train service resumed at 9:15 a.m.SAN FRANCISCO - BART train service was delayed by four hours on Friday morning due to a computer networking problem, sending crews to scramble to fix the issue and passengers to find other ways to get home, work and the airport.