Today on Take 2 Tonight, KTVU Anchors Alex Savidge & Heather Holmes bring us the latest on Oakland's celebration of Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu. Thousands showed up to cheer on the hometown hero. She says the fame has been an adjustment, but everyone has been respectful. Making an appearance at the rally was Kehlani, Mayor Barbara Lee, and Kristi Yamaguchi. Also in the news, The suspected attacker, Tony Phillips, accused of assaulting the security guard of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie, has stated he was not the aggressor. He's asking for the District Attorney for the charges to be dropped. Next, during a police officer ride along, a photographer snapped photos of an officer having to use her taser, then discharged her gun. She's now on paid administrative leave.

Closing out the show, the Fremont, CA is now considered the happiest place to live in the country. Cracking the top 10 on the list is San Jose.

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Andre takes us to downtown Oakland as the city prepares for a massive celebration and welcome home for two-time Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu following her historic performance in Italy. James Torrez was in the crowds talking to local fans who skipped work to catch a glimpse of the hometown hero. Then meteorologist Brian Gallo joins the set to break down record-breaking spring temperatures to the Bay Area before Allie dives into a new study from AAA regarding the alarming rise of hit-and-run crashes in California.

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What happens when AI can generate a reality show, create a digital influencer, or produce Pixar-level visuals with just a few people behind the scenes?

In this episode, Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard sit down with Coco Mao, co-founder and CEO of OpenArt, a generative AI platform focused on visual storytelling. From AI influencers to AI-generated reality TV, Coco explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping the creative industry — and why she believes it’s empowering creators rather than replacing them.

The conversation explores Hollywood’s concerns, AI influencers, watermarking, deepfakes, copyright challenges, and the bold prediction that much of future social media content may be AI-generated.

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome & intro (yes, AI helped write it)

• 01:50 – Meet Coco Mao & the rise of OpenArt

• 03:00 – The mission: democratizing visual storytelling

• 04:15 – Hollywood’s fear of AI (and who’s secretly using it)

• 07:00 – Coco’s journey: from Google Photos to startup founder

• 09:30 – Where OpenArt fits in the AI ecosystem (models vs. applications)

• 12:00 – “Uber for storytelling” — simplifying AI video creation

• 14:15 – AI singers & creative empowerment (Zinnia Monet example)

• 17:20 – AI influencers: opportunity or manipulation?

• 19:40 – The Lil Miquela ethical gray area

• 21:50 – Realism, disclosure & watermarking AI content

• 22:35 – Inside Bot House: OpenArt’s AI-generated reality show

• 29:05 – The accidental Jeff Bridges dilemma & copyright detection

• 31:30 – Deepfakes, guardrails & protecting real people

• 36:00 – Who decides AI’s future? (Hint: consumers)

• 37:45 – Actors selling their likeness & AI contracts

• 38:30 – How AI changes production timelines

• 40:20 – What’s next for OpenArt: AI influencers & music videos

• 41:45 – Bold prediction: Will most social content be AI-generated?

• 43:30 – Final thoughts: AI doesn’t replace the human behind the story

Key Takeaways

• AI can dramatically lower the barrier to high-quality video production.

• Creative vision still starts with humans — AI executes.

• Disclosure and watermarking may be essential as realism increases.

• AI could extend creators’ reach rather than replace them.

• Audiences will ultimately decide what succeeds.

About the Guest

Coco Mao is the co-founder and CEO of OpenArt. A former Google product leader, she is building tools designed to make cinematic storytelling accessible to anyone with an idea.

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Claudine Wong and Alex Lobban sit down with Mike McNeill, President & GM of the San Francisco Glens' USL League Two and USL W League teams and Executive Director of the Glens Academy. Mike shares how a community club founded in 1961 evolved into one of the Bay Area's most ambitious soccer pipelines-from youth development to pre-pro opportunities.

They dig into what it takes to build a true club culture in a crowded youth-soccer landscape, why field access and geography shape development in the U.S., and how projects like Treasure Island can create more space for players to fall in love with the game-especially with 2026 on the horizon.

🎙 Guest

• Mike McNeill is President & General Manager of the San Francisco Glens' USL League Two and USL W League teams and Executive Director of the SF Glens Academy.

• Background: Grew up playing in Modesto, transitioned from player to coach after college, and has been building the Glens since 2011.

• Coaching: Holds UEFA licensing through the FA of Ireland and advanced coaching credentials; coached at University of San Francisco and San Francisco State.

• Mission: Build community-first pathways in San Francisco-from grassroots soccer to college, USL, and beyond.

⏱ Episode Highlights

• [00:00:31] Meet Mike McNeill and the Glens vision: a pathway from grassroots to MLS Next and USL.

• [00:04:05] From the field to the goal: how Mike became a goalkeeper-and what he learned from it.

• [00:08:45] How youth soccer changed: from ODP/state cups to MLS Next, ECNL, and a more fragmented (but higher-level) landscape.

• [00:11:46] The transition from player to coach: injuries, opportunity, and getting pulled into the Glens project.

• [00:16:11] The Glens origin story: leveraging a historic name (1961) while building a new youth club from scratch.

• [00:19:55] Why Treasure Island matters: field scarcity in SF and building a home for the community.

• [00:27:58] Building a pre-pro pathway: USL League Two/W League growth, pro signings, and local pride.

• [00:34:02] Bay Area momentum: how nearby pro teams and facilities can raise the tide for everyone.

• [00:42:54] If Mike had a magic wand: aligning leagues, funding standards, and regional development centers.

• [00:47:28] What 2026 could unlock: participation growth, pro shifts, and the next wave of soccer culture.

• [00:51:01] Community-first World Cup plans: free clinics and programming to welcome new players.

⚽ Why This Conversation Matters

From field access to league structure to community identity, Episode 22 is a blueprint for how local clubs can shape the future of the sport. Mike McNeill breaks down the practical realities behind building a sustainable pathway-while keeping the joy and belonging that make soccer stick for life.

🔗 Connect with Us

• Claudine Wong - Facebook & Instagram: ClaudineWongKTVU | TikTok: ClaudineKTVU | YouTube: ClaudineWong

• Alex Lobban - Instagram: @thealexlobban

• San Francisco Glens –www.sfglens.com

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KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian, Sal Castaneda, and Andre Senior bring you mid-morning updates on the biggest news of the day ahead of the weekend. From breaking local developments to the day's top stories and weather, the Bay Area's top rated team has you covered.

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March 12, 2026

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Pam gets into Disney’s new "Verts" feature—a direct challenge to TikTok—and the $1 billion valuation of a company promising AI-powered robots that can actually handle your laundry and dishes by the end of the year. Then, we cover the shifting landscape of the EV market as Honda pulls the plug on several U.S. models, while California considers a new $3,500 incentive to combat rising gas prices. Dollars & Sense also break down the legal end of the "SAVE" student loan plan and the controversial "Billionaire Tax" heading to California ballots.

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Start your day with KTVU's Dave Clark and Pam Cook as the Bay Area’s top news team bring you the latest this morning.

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Today on Take 2 Tonight, KTVU Anchors Alex Savidge & Heather Holmes bring us the latest on the people involved with the security guard of the San Francisco Mayor. The judge ruled the security guard was the aggressor. Also, SF Supervisor Alan Wong challenges citizen to find Dumb Laws for a new contest.

In the second block of the show, we welcome anchor Claudine Wong, who's in to preview the 10 PM news. First up, Tom Vacar is covering a story on the United States potentially tapping into oil reserves to help ease the burden of soaring gas prices. Still a lot of questions that Tom will provide insight on. After that, Zak Sos is covering a story on the Oakland Police Chief. Rounding out coverage, Betty Yu spends some time with Moses Moody of the Golden State Warriors.

Closing out the show, the hometown celebration and rally for the hometown gold medalist. Tomorrow, the City of Oakland will celebrate Alysa Liu at City Hall. More than seven thousand people are expected to show up.

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Andre begins with Day 3 of the Dublin teacher strike, where a glimmer of hope emerged after an unexpected overnight bargaining session. While teachers fight for capped class sizes and better pay, the district warns of a "real challenge" ahead for school funding. The conversation then shifts to the heavy toll of the U.S.-Iran conflict. With the stock market reeling and oil prices surging, the tension has now spilled onto the pitch: Iran’s sports minister officially announced the national team will withdraw from the World Cup. Then, we find a silver lining in Oakland, as the city prepares to celebrate Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu in a homecoming rally full of surprises.

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