Andrew Mendez

San Jose

Bilingual Digital Editor at KNTV-TV (San Jose, CA)

he/him/él • 🏳️‍🌈🇻🇪🇬🇹• Bilingual Digital Editor @nbcbayarea and @telemundo48 • words in @techcrunch @latimes @svbizjournal and more • opinions are my own

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Articles

President Trump says he will direct agencies to reopen Alcatraz

1 month ago | nbcdfw.com | Andrew Mendez

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he is ordering the reopening of Alcatraz, a prison on an island in the San Francisco Bay. The president said he will be directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to reopen and "enlarge" the prison.
Protesters gather in Fremont over Elon Musk’s political involvement, Tesla operations in Congo

1 month ago | nbcbayarea.com | Marianne Favro |Andrew Mendez

Demonstrators gathered in Fremont on Saturday to protest billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in government and Tesla's operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group of 75 protesters convened in front of the Tesla factory in Fremont, which prompted a significant police presence, forcing officers to shut down some roads. Many said they were fueled by more than Musk's involvement in slashing jobs in his role at the Department of Government Efficiency.
Oakland Roots sell out home opener against San Antonio FC

Mar 22, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Andrew Mendez

The Oakland Roots, a United Soccer League team, sold out its home opening game at the Coliseum and officially moved into their new home on Saturday. The club had initially set capacity at 15,000 seats, but due to the high demand, it increased to 24,500 and then to 26,000. "Tonight's match is OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! No tickets will be available at the box office," the Roots said on its social media platform.
Sand Hill Road: AI ‘s role in developing category killer therapeutics

Mar 8, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Scott McGrew |Andrew Mendez

Dr. Jim Tananbaum, founder and CEO of Foresite Capital, has always had two areas of interest: mathematics and computer algorithms, biology and healthcare. With his passions in mind, he has developed and managed a venture firm with close to $3.5 billion in assets under management. Sand Hill Road Host Scott McGrew spoke with Tananbaum to learn more about how artificial intelligence is fueling developments in healthcare and therapeutics.
Fire alarm at Chase Center dealays 2nd quarter start of Warriors-Pistons game

Mar 8, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Andrew Mendez

A fire alarm went off at San Francisco's Chase Center on Saturday as the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Detroit Pistons. The alarm blared several times after the first quarter ended. Fans began moving out of their seats to exist before an announcement was made that it was a “false alarm.”As the alarm rang, a message was immediately displayed in all caps on the arena's scoreboard. "Attention: There has been a fire alarm reported in the building.
Transit union gives strike notice at VTA meeting

Mar 6, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Andrew Mendez

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 handed VTA leaders a notice with the intention to strike at Thursday's Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority meeting. The union, which represents more than 1,500 workers, including light rail operators, dispatchers, and bus drivers, said it plans to strike, picket, and engage in other activities starting March 10 after failing to reach a new contract agreement.
Sand Hill Road: Why does Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital choose to invest early?

Jan 25, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Scott McGrew |Andrew Mendez

Steve Vassallo, a general partner at Foundation Capital, has been known to invest at the intersection of design, technology, and business, but at a very early stage. He said much of it has to do with hearing the lessons of his "helicopter mom," the late Helen Guillette Vassallo, a well-known business professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Sand Hill Road: A $40 million investment in Exploding Kittens

Jan 19, 2025 | nbcbayarea.com | Scott McGrew |Andrew Mendez

Exploding Kittens, a kitty-powered version of Russian Roulette, has become a household staple. The company launched on Kickstarter and has never lost its edge. However, despite much success, the company's founding team decided to accept a $40 million investment, which it has yet to use. Sand Hill Road Host Scott McGrew spoke with Elan Lee, the creator of one of the most successful card games in history, to learn more about the company's history and success. A transcript of this episode is below.
Oakland A’s fans, local community mourns Rickey Henderson’s death

Dec 21, 2024 | nbcbayarea.com | Thom Jensen |Andrew Mendez

Oakland Athletics fans are still reeling from the fact the Major League Baseball team will no longer play a game locally. Now, fans from across the Bay Area are gathering at the Coliseum to mourn the death of baseball legend Rickey Henderson. Henderson died at 65 years of age on Friday, according to the team and his family. He holds the record for most career stolen bases and is regarded as one the best leadoff hitters in Major League Baseball history.
Oakland Athletics Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Dec 21, 2024 | nbcbayarea.com | Andrew Mendez |Stephanie Guzman

Oakland Athletics baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson died Friday at age 65, NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California reported on Saturday. Henderson holds the record for most career stolen bases and is regarded as one the best leadoff hitters in Major League Baseball history. His death comes days before his birthday on Christmas Day. Henderson, who grew up in Oakland, was a first baseman for the A's in the 1980s and 1990s.