golden state warriors. well, now we have the golden state valkyries. >> she's already got her merchendise there breed praising the choice of the name, saying it's one that matches the strength and spirit of our city. with your unwavering passion and support, we're ready to soar to new heights. we can't wait to show the world what the golden state valkyries are made of, and it's not just bay area fans going nuts over the team, it's a hit at the white house as well. vice president kamala harris and oakland native of course tweeting a welcome to the league valkyries. glad to see you representing the bay area in the wnba. let me know what you think about the new team name and logo . also, you can stay up to date on everything related to the valkyries right there on our website. just head to ktvu.com. you can also download the fox local app for more coverage. well, new. at 730 tonight, voters in san francisco could be asked to approve a $390 million bond measure. all to help revitalize the city. mayor london breed introducing the measure today, backed by six supervisors, the funding falls into four main categories

the golden state valkyries, the valkyries franchises. a partnership with the golden state warriors. and the valkyries are now the 13th. team in the w. nba. a marking the 1st expansion in the league's and 2 2008. there are inaugurals. season begins in 2025. and thrive. city will host a valkyries block party. this saturday to celebrate the announcement and fans are already sounding off on social media user who goes by the name stamp collector says so in love with this gorgeous name a couple of emojis thrown in there as well, of course, user. vegas blink 92 posted this gift of marvel's valkyrie from the thor films. the caption reads valkyries. let's go. and another user wrote. welcome to the world. the golden state. valkyries will be the wnba champs by 2030. book it well, we hope their champs in their 1st year too. up next. a hero's welcome back to school. the heartwarming ride for a brave little boy. fighting cancer. coming up today at 3. there's a push. for new rules on self. checkouts at store. as retail theft increases around the bay area and beyond. we'll talk to the state lawmaker

today, the legacy of the golden state valkyries begins. wnba s newest team's name was celebrated around the bay and splashed across chase center today, where the valkyries will play their home games. the team shop, packed with new merchandise and instant fans. oh, it's so exciting. it reminds me of when the wnba came out in like 97. i think i was in seventh grade and there was so much excitement, the intentionality behind the logo. when i saw it this morning, i was like, well, gotta head down to the team store and buy all the merch. google searches for valkyries spiked after the announcement, according to the team, the term comes from norse mythology saying, quote, valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering, flying through the air and sea alike, the team added. the brand is golden state's modern interpretation of valkyries strong, bold and fierce. when i hear the golden state valkyries, i think of power, i think of community, i think of achieving the impossible together and showing the world what is possible. i fo

golden state warriors. now, for the past few years and now home of the golden state valkyries of the wnba. weather wise, there looks like we have some of that marine layer kind of from the hills over there near san francisco. >> yeah, it seems like we're already advancing into june or july, right? the clouds and fog. so it's not the most exciting forecast, but i will say it's kind of nice, right? yeah. >> it's pleasant out there. >> yeah. we'll take it. we're not talking about heat. it's not extremely cold. but still it's a nice pattern to get outside over the next several days and right on through the weekend. so remember last week we were talking about the heat temperatures in the 80s and the 90s? not the case this week. we will have a lot of cloud cover tomorrow morning becoming partly sunny. cool for the beaches. it's warm inland. you can see the temperature profile tomorrow in the 60s, 70s and the 80s. you can see the overall satellite. there's an area of high pressure out in the pacific, an area of low pressure down in southern california. we're kind of caught in between those two sy

warriors will now we have the golden state valkyries. >> and san yor london breed joining in on the hype as she had her purple and black sweater on already. she can't wait to show the world what the golden state valkyries are made of. fans already sounding off on x too. someone wrote so in love with this gorgeous name and another user. welcome to the world where they will be champs by 2030. the cbs evening news is next with norah o'donnell. we're back at 7:00. >> norah: tonight, the combative cross-examination of donald trump's former fixer. >> do you plan to testify, mr. trump? >> norah: trump's team attacks the credibility of michael cohen. the show of support from the speaker of the house, trying to discredit the prosecution's key witness.

good the valkyries, golden state. valkyries. >> the word valkyries means fierce women warriors in norse mythology. team president jess smith was at gma for the reveal. after that, she spoke with abc seven news anchor stephanie sierra about what inspired the name and why this team is a perfect fit for the bay area. >> the valkyries how did you land on this name? >> yeah, we needed to get it right. it needed to be something that was authentic and that really represented the bay area well. and from day one, we wanted to make sure we were listening to fan input. and the san francisco chronicle actually ran a what would you name the wnba team poll. and there were 200 answers, but there was one answer that had 25% of written in answers, and it was the valkyries. and so it was on our radar, really, from that moment forward, as a part of contention. and i think the beautiful part about it is valkyries work together, you know, and we're very, very aware of the fact that our fans, our community, you know, and everything we get a chance t

. >> thrive cities blue and gold was present placed with black and purple as the golden state valkyries hosted. people packed drive city to celebrate the golden state valkyries. it's a small representations of the 10,000 people ready for the season ticket. >> we want empowering sports and activities for him ones like this. >> will brought his daughter to thrive city for the block party to try to encourage her. >> we are trying to decide on basketball or soccer camp for summer. >> it's going to be soccer. we will see. >> owens played basketball growing up. he looked up to the greats like michael jordan and kobe bryant. he wants zuri to know basketball can be for her. >> she's like i want to do soccer. basketball is what the boys do at her school what she sees. >> but the line that went out of the warriors shop proves many people are excited to see women take the court. yes smith says the excitement surrounding women's basketball and sports in general stems from decades of work and people are supporting the product. >> you want something to be successful, you buy the merchandise. you watc

the bridge also contains 13 lines, because the golden state valkyries will be the 13th wnba team in theeague. this same bridge design also doubles as a sword and wings, both associated with the original valkyrie, which is a woman warrior figure in the old norse mythology. by the way, the basketball team begins playing next season, next year at chase center. let's take you outside now. our live look in oakland. our meteorologist, next. stayna is going to join us and then all of a sudden, bam! we got memorial day the following week. that's a good point. so preps are underway. we're hoping the weather cooperates. depending on where you live, though, you're either going to be seeing this marine layer right now or you're going to get much better clearing inland. but we're at about 56 degrees, and we're certainly expecting to keep that fog into early morning tomorrow. so let's get right to your microclimate forecast. so i can help you plan out your commute. let's take a look at the current temperatures right now. we've still got some 70s out there, so it's been quite comfortable down through

today, the legacy of the golden state valkyries begins the war. nba's newest team's name was celebrated around the bay and splashed across chase center today, where the valkyries will play their home games. the team shop, packed with new merchandise and instant fans. oh, it's so exciting. it reminds me of when the wnba came out in like 97. i think i was in seventh grade and there was so much excitement in the intentionality behind the logo. when i saw it this morning, i was like, well, gotta head down to the team store and buy all the merch. google searches for valkyries spiked after the announcement. according to the team, the term comes from norse mythology saying, quote, valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering, flying through the air and sea alike, the team added. the brand is golden state's modern interpretation of valkyries strong, bold and fierce. when i hear the golden state valkyries, i think of power, i think of community, i think of achieving the impossible together and showing the world what is possible. i f

valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering, flying through the air and sea alike. this brand is golden state'son of a valkyrie strong, bold, and fierce. here's the big announcement on gma release that banner. >> lily. let's see it. >> yeah! the bakery's golden state valkyries. >> i like that name. jess thank you. oh my goodness. right. >> when you think of the bay area, you think of the region that leads the world and being innovative and progressive at the same time. and we think about what's happening in women's sports and being able to marry those together. it's going to be really powerful. this ownership group likes to win in everything they do, but with intention, you know, and that's how we're going to build the valkyries and build this brand. >> that's amazing. so the merch is now available. golden state valkyries president jess smith presented robin roberts with some personal gear. excitement continues to build for their arrival. fans are invited to a valkyries block party at thrive city this saturday. that's may 18th at 2 p.m. the valkyries will begin play at chase center in 2025, and

today, the bay area's new wnba team announcing its name, the golden state valkyrie. e the 13th team to join the wnba, and they're going to play at chase center in san francisco. >> as ktvu christian captain reports tonight, there's already a lot of support for the team ahead of its inaugural season. >> maybe the chase center is ushering in the age of the valkyries, the legendary norse warrior women, a natural fit to play at the home of the golden state warriors. merchandise for the newest wnba team is already on sale at the team store. the valkyries, revealing their name and v shaped logo. that logo, also honoring the team's homes in oakland and san francisco, united by the bay bridge. >> i'm obsessed. >> the team's general manager, ohemaa ninan, taking to the valkyrie's social media, reacting to learning the team's name and seeing the logo for the first time herself, it's powerful. >> i'm going to be a part of a lot of firsts with this organization. i'm so excited to get to know what this name means and i'm leaning in 100% my whole self is going to be devoted to the

a valkyrie is a female warrior in norse mythology and this brand is golden state's modern interpretationies strong, bold, and fierce. and the warriors gave a shout out for the bay area's newest sports team, golden state, posting pictures of kevon looney, trace jackson davis and coach steve kerr on x sporting some new valkyries gear. professional x-games skier and san francisco native eileen gu also joined in welcoming the new team name wnba fans. >> i'm beyond excited to welcome the golden state valkyries to the bay area. i can't wait for the 2025 season to watch the valkyries take the court at chase center. it's going to be so much fun! let's go valkyries! >> the valkyries are set to start playing in the wnba in the 2025 season at chase center. they are the first expansion team in the league since 2008, and you can stay up to date on everything related to the valkyries on our website. just head to ktvu .com. you can also download the fox local app. new at 11. >> the oakland ballers getting ready for their season opener. one week from today, the ballers will play the montana glacier rang

ian, let's go ahead and start with the name the golden state valkyries. choose valkyries? yeah, well, the team says that they heard from fans who definitely like the name and one of the reasons being because valkyries are women warriors. yes, the name and logo today you see it here was splashed across chase center today, where the valkyries will play their home games. according to the team, they chose the norse mythology term because, quote, valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering, flying through air and sea alike, the team added. the brand is golden state's modern interpretation of valkyries strong, bold and fierce. today, the team shop was packed with new merchandise and no shortage of new fans. oh, it's so exciting. it reminds me of when the wnba came out in like 97. i think i was in seventh grade and there was so much excitement. the intentionality behind the logo. when i saw it this morning, i was like, well, gotta head down to the team store and buy all the merch. she talks about the intentionality behind the logo. so c

golden state boundaries and minivans are already showing their support. some of them telling me they're here because it's more than just basketball. with hundreds made their way to the chase center for the golden state. valkyries first ever block party fans like shannon engine me says having a wnba team in their backyard is long overdue. it is a dream come true. it's it is something didn't necessarily know what happened and it has and we're very, very excited. the couple says the bakries arrival is sending a message to everyone across the country because we've been basketball fans alike. time we're fans of stanford, women's >> and the quality of just gets better and better and better at the party were performances and appearances from folks from around the bay. the overall theme was woman empowerment. a sentiment coming from the top of the organization be such a >> high level of notoriety together having women leading women on court showcasing a people's really beautiful right now. specifically the and the world really took a closer noticed a petition to get along with during the bubble, right. when they look understood there's so many signs for athlete going, by the they're also incredible and important and f

new numbers from the new golden state valkyries will answer that in a big way.lus, celebrating a grocery store. yep, lots of happy customers in is hosted by the friends of indonesia organization, and guests at the bazaar can experience a taste of indonesia's food and culture with a lot of food stalls and vendors. this year's celebration is extra special as we mark the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between indonesia and the us. we will feature, and a lot more of indonesian tradition, and we have indonesian consulate will be there and we're hope we're going to have some representation from america. >> also will be there. >> berkeley based gamelan sekar jaya will be there. it's one of the oldest balinese music and dance groups in america. antioch's mayor will be traveling to china this weekend to promote the city's deep water ports and industrial region. mayor lamar thorpe and lamar henderson thorpe, excuse me, will be meeting with government and business officials in hong kong and chongqing. he will be there sunday the 19th through sunday the 26th. this

good >> give it up for the golden state valkyries. we have the full breakdown of the bay area's new wnba team. that right now is san francisco unified school district tonight, and since there are just a few more weeks before the end of the year one. see the lidar lidar says these allegations simply cannot wait. emotions running very high tonight at the san francisco unified school district's meeting, where the naacp held a rally. it says a number of black students have experienced racist incidents. a girl recounted one of her experiences, including classmates using racial slurs. >> there was this fourth grader i wanted to play with her really badly because she was like, really popular, and she said, sorry, i can't play with you because of your skin color. my god. >> the group went inside and briefly interrupted tonight's meeting. the superintendent put out this statement. it reads in part, quote sf usd takes reports of racism very seriously, and we encourage anyone who is a victim or witnesses such behavior to report it to a trusted a

today, the golden state valkyries are throwing the event at thrive city, the plaza surrounding the chasereated to food, games, kid zones and entertainment as the valkyries were welcomed to their new home. scheduled musical guests included bay area artists like e-40, goapele, kehlani, quincy mason and p-lo, and there's no shortage of excitement for this coming wnba team. >> just celebrating the block party and having fun showing baby girl what it is. >> uh- have women sports in, in america. yeah >> the valkyries are expected to begin play in 2025. well, that's it for our special edition of abc seven news for chris alvarez and spencer christian, i'm lauren martinez. we'll see you back here at 11. and cache in, at cache creek casino resort, to rock and to roll. to go all out or... go all in. with four stars and rising stars, northern california's premier casino resort is the perfect place... ...to do as much -or as little- as you want. make your get away now and cache in at cache creek casino resort. and c che in ♪ ♪ florence: now this is the kind of ubers that i like. i'm somewhere in the

charmin smith, head coach of the cal's women's basketball team, about what the launch of the golden state valkyries her team and her athletes. >> this is so exciting for our team, and i know that we've talked to the golden state team, the valkyries, about partnering with them. you know, use of our facilities, anything they need from the cal bears, they will have. and, you know, hopefully we'll be able to get out and have those interactions at the chase center and at the practice facility with the valkyries as well. >> and coach smith says there's a lot of talent for the golden state valkyries to draw from right here in the bay area. >> the wnba season tipped off today and caitlin clark is playing her first official pro game. the indiana fever are playing the connecticut sun in front of a nationally televised audience. right now, the fever are down by 12 points. tonight's game is the first sellout for the connecticut sun since its inaugural season in 2003. the reigning wnba champs, the las vegas aces, will tip off against the phoenix mercury at 7 p.m. google is paying homage to the wnba a's opening

la mañana de este miércoles el ascenso fue completado con la afirmación de que serán las golden state valkyriese la bahía when i hear the golden state valkyries i think of power i think of community i think of achieving the impossible together and showing the world. what is possible? you know? it's a incredible complement to of course the warriors, but it's also its own power. el guadalajara se caracteriza por tener la mejor y más grande afición del país, por lo que debemos reflejar la grandeza en la experiencia que se brinda y el comportamiento de quienes asisten. y estamos a un día de lo que será la esperada semifinal de ida del clausura 2024 entre chivas y américa por las pantallas de telemundo 48. el rebaño sagrado aprovechó para enviar un mensaje a su afición, no sólo para que esta llene el estadio y alentar a todo pulmón a su equipo, sino sobre todo para que den el ejemplo con un comportamiento impecable. y es que desde las tribunas también se gana. y obviamente no haga planes. este miércoles en la noche porque a partir de las 7 van a disfrutar de un partidazo por telemundo 48 chivas y am

. >> the overwhelming number of people interested in season tickets for the golden state valkyries and in barry, whether the clouds will be making their way into the bay once again overnight. >> but we will eventually warm things up in our five d forecast and we'll on the 855 foot long wooden structure, is expected to be complete next month. crews widened the war from 20 to 36ft wide, where it's particularly vulnerable to big waves. this is after the wharf was badly damaged in storms in january 2023. the capital, capitola city manager, says a grand opening event is planned for august 14th and a soft opening will likely come in july with periodic closures. >> all right, let's get to meteorologist mark tamayo now for our final look at the forecast. >> yeah. remember all those stormy days? thankfully, we're not talking about any major rain at all. or even heat waves. just kind of a nice mellow pattern. and we'll take it into the weekend. yeah. right now we have lots of low clouds and fog near the coast and right around the bay, and looks like we'll be talking about eventually. we're going

how many people are putting down season ticket deposits for the golden state valkyries? i'm chief meteorologist jeff ranieri, it's bay to breakers this weekend. i've got the latest on what you can expect. sands not only there, but all across the bay area. i'll see you back here in about eight minutes. tonight our look at the tiniest new device offering big hope for babies born with serious heart defects. and on the road to paris for the first time, three american olympic all around gold medalists appearing at the same meet. we're there for the excitement when a slow network is no network for business. that's why more choose comcast business. and now, we're introducing ultimate speed for business —our fastest plans yet. we're up to 12 times faster than verizon, at&t, and t-mobile. and existing customers could even get up to triple the speeds... at no additional cost. it's ultimate speed for ultimate business. don't miss out on our fastest speed plans yet! switch to comcast business and get started for $49.99 a month. plus, ask how to get up to an $800 prepaid card. call t

maybe the chase center is ushering in the age of the valkyries, the legendary norse warrior women, a natural fit to play at the home of the golden statearriors. merchandise for the newest wnba team is already on sale at the team store. the valkyries revealing their name and v shaped logo. that logo also honoring the team's homes in oakland and san francisco, united by the bay bridge. >> i'm a dad. >> the team's general manager, ohemaa ninan. taking to the valkyries social media. reacting to learning the team's name and seeing the logo for the first time herself. >> it's powerful. >> i'm going to be a part of a lot of firsts with this organization. i'm so excited to get to know what this name means, and i'm leaning in 100. my whole self is going to be devoted to the team. >> team president jess smith saying the name valkyries was a fan favorite, as they considered what to call the team. the colors, the logo, and the name all coming together to create something new while honoring the past. >> you know this name, this logo, this color. >> it's ours. and this is where our legacy begins. at the team store, fans wasted no time picking up me

the valkyries were warrior women known for being fearless. the affiliate team for the golden state warriors will be headquartered in oakland and play home games in san francisco. well, there's still a while until the valkyries start playing games right here at the chase center in 2025, but already there are hundreds of people out here who are excited and getting hyped about this team. i want to bring my niece to the game. i really want to come to the games. of course i got swag. i'm wearing half of it right now and what we've seen is they don't only like it, they love it. i mean, merchandise is flying off the shelf. valkyries president jess smith says in the near future, team leaders will talk about coaching and strategy and gear up for an expansion draft in december. this moment in time for women's sports is culture setting, and that's also defined by the people that are going to be a part of how we build this. the block party featured a lineup of bay area music icons, including rap legend e-40. bay area there's a people that want to set like that. tell the people that pony riders

we investigate and meet the wnba newest team right here at home, the golden state valkyries. we'll explain what it means. good evening. this is nbc bay area news tonight i'm raj mathai. a lot happening on this tuesday. we begin with developing news at uc berkeley school is out. finals were last week, and now the protesters there demonstrating against the israel-hamas war are packing up and leaving. our sky ranger was above campus late this afternoon. take a look down below. the group has been camped out there as we've been reporting there at sproul plaza for more than three weeks. it's part of that nationwide movement . students are calling for a ceasefire and also demanding schools cut ties or divest from israel. let's bring in nbc's tom jensen from the uc berkeley campus. tom, i see some of the tents behind you. still, why end this demonstration? anne, do the students offer any answers to you? yeah. raj, they said right now they've basically negotiated this movement. they're going to move on to merced, to the merced uc merced campus. there are a couple of tents still up the

this was the official community celebration for the bay area's newest wnba team, the golden state valkyries. the team will play its game games at chase center starting in 2025. abc seven news reporter tara campbell spoke with fans who say the valkyries are arriving at just the right time. >> from the stage to the stands, big party vibes welcoming the golden state. valkyrie's such a historic moment for women, and i'm so glad to be a part of it and to be in the bay for this. >> and yeah, the nba's newest expansion team posting up at thrive city saturday outside chase center. >> i think women's sports is really having a resurgence and really becoming popular for everybody. >> i'm glad that women's sports is getting as much exposure as men's sports. i mean, like with soccer having as much exposure as men's soccer lately, basketball is next. >> just showing her that she can do it. >> she can do anything that she can. preparing the next generation of possible pros and fans alike. >> bringing a wnba team to the bay area means a lot to be able to see her grow up and watch her favorite stars on tv.

the golden state valkyries launch for 2025. the announcement came this morning, which happens to be on the very day that the wnba season begins. headquartered at the dubs former facility in oakland, so let the buildup again. a whole year now, and look at the design. look at steve kerr. ripping the swag along with looney and trace jackson davis. that v-shaped logo with a sword, 13 lines from the top symbolizing that they are the 13th franchise in the league. valkyri es repping women's empowerment. >> . >> jan crawford reports on what could be its best season ever. >> here they come. what a moment right now. >> reporter: defending champion las vegas is looking for a three-peat as the wnba bets this will be its biggest season yet. with budding rivalries and some incoming stars hoping to build on a record-setting college season. >> to the wnba, i think caitlin clark just answered that a little bit. >> reporter: in indiana, superstar caitlin clark already is bringing in new fans and helping sell out arenas across the league. >> any

they are the golden state valkyries. as mayor, london breed just mentioned their logos right here. eir colors purple and black. so in case you don't know, valkyries are female warriors from norse mythology. now the logo has a lot of meaning right down to each line, because you'll see there are 13 lines inside the v, representing the 13th team in the wnba. the bay bridge represents the bay area, obviously, and the connection between the team's two homes, san francisco and oakland. the five cables represent the five players on the court now. the center is a sword, which is a symbol of courage, power and authority. the v shape represents the valkyries and the wings are a symbol of the valkyries. the official name and logo announcement actually happened live this morning on good morning america. >> release that banner. let's see it. >> yeah. good to go. batteries. golden state valkyries. >> i like that name, jess. thank you. oh my goodness it's strong right. it is strong. get to work okay. this is the 13th team and the first to join since 2008. yeah. so just talk about this moment. >> t

our wnba team we mentioned the golden state valkyries start playing next season. we're ba she is just the fourth miniature poodle to claim the top prize in the 148 years of the contest. sage's handler cried as the crowd cheered. he says this is his 45th year participating in the dog show, and it is the last of his career. look how cute sage is. look at the haircut. you need a dog. you should get a miniature poodle like this. how could i do a haircut? like cute? specialized haircuts. buy $500 haircut. fact the kids would love it. that's going to do it for us. rob, you have the last word for tomorrow morning. nice. got some fog for the morning, warmer for the afternoon. next two days. the warmest of the week around the bay area. thanks for joining us tonight. have a great day tomorrow. bye bye. >>> tonight, the combative cross-examination as donald trump's defense team gets its chance to grill his former fixer, michael cohen. the defense going after michael cohen's credibility, accusing him of being motivated by revenge, and confronting him about his own social medi

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she's the president of the bay area's new wnba team, which we now know will be the golden state valkyries, the valkyries originated from norse mythology. it was a group of warrior women who were strong. they were bold and fierce. the logo of the team includes the bay bridge showing the tie between oakland and san francisco. the valkyries will start playing in the wnba next season. >> time 707. we do have some of the traditional backups out there that you might expect. for example, the westbound richmond bridge. we have some slow traffic there. no major issues here as you drive over to marin, but there's a backup waiting for you. and again, these things aren't going to surprise you if you drive every day. bay bridge improving a little bit. remember last hour? we had slower traffic because of an earlier incident that's been cleared up. and 880 if you want to get into downtown oakland right now, could be the time to do it before it gets really busy. these commutes are looking rather typical. and this morning, 708 let's go back to the desk. >> all right. thank you. well, donald trump's former

golden state boundaries and minivans are already showing their support. some of them telling me they're here because it's more than just basketball for hundreds made their way to the chase center for the golden state. valkyries first ever block party fans like shannon engine me says having a wnba team in their backyard is long overdue. it is a dream come true. it's it is something didn't necessarily know what happened and it has and we're very, very excited. and the couple says the bakries arrival is sending a message to everyone across the country because we've been basketball fans alike. time we're fans of stanford, women's i. >> and the quality of just gets better and better and better at the party were performances and appearances from folks from around the bay. the overall theme was woman empowerment. a sentiment coming from the top of the organization be such a >> high level of notoriety together having women leading women on court showcasing a people's really beautiful right now. specifically the in the world really took a closer noticed a petition to get along with during the bubble, right. when they look understood there's so many signs for this athlete going, by the they're also incredible and impo

today we learned the team coming to the chase center next year will be called the golden state valkyries. here's the announcement on good morning america release. >> that banner. lily. let's see it. >> yeah state valkyries, the name comes from the fierce warrior women of norse mythology. >> the team merch in valkyrie violet is already for sale at the warriors shop at thrive city at chase center, and it's selling. larry biel will have the reaction from the warriors coming up in sports. >> tough times at tesla. next, how many people are losing their jobs in a new round of layoffs a slow network is no network for business. that's why more choose comcast business. and now, we're introducing ultimate speed for business —our fastest plans yet. we're up to 12 times faster than verizon, at&t, and t-mobile. and existing customers could even get up to triple the speeds... at no additional cost. it's ultimate speed for ultimate business. don't miss out on our fastest speed plans yet! switch to comcast business and get started for $49.99 a month. plus, ask how to get up to an $800 prepaid card. call

that's jess smith, president of the bay area's new wnba team, which we now know will be the golden state valkyrie. as valkyries originate from the norse mythology and are a group of warrior women who are strong, bold and fierce. the team's logo includes the bay bridge to show the tie between oakland and san francisco. the valkyries will begin play in the wnba next season. >> all right. and now we know the name. all right, let's get a rosemary oroczo who is telling us about today's weather. should be nice a little later on, right? >> yes. we're looking at these clouds clearing out of the way, and we will have enjoyable weather for the afternoon once again, even a little bit warmer for our inland cities today. mostly cloudy skies from the coast around the bay, beginning to see a few peeks of sunshine out there. and as we roll through the midmorning late morning, we will again begin to see that peel back. mostly cloudy skies at the coast. this low will continue to work its way east, and this ridge behind me here is going to strengthen in the coming days. and our pattern is just going to be very pers

golden state valkyries. >> this is where legends take flight. has yet to be written. >> they made this big announcement on social media. the franchise is a partnership with the golden state warriors. their inaugural season begins next year at chase center. if you want to sport the team's colors they have merchandise for sale. even the warriors are representing, welcoming the valkyries into the family. so, what is it? searches of the word jumped by 100% on google shortly after the announcement, they are mythical figures. >>> no more a slow network is no network for business. that's why more choose comcast business. and now, we're introducing ultimate speed for business —our fastest plans yet. we're up to 12 times faster than verizon, at&t, and t-mobile. and existing customers could even get up to triple the speeds... at no additional cost. it's ultimate speed for ultimate business. don't miss out on our fastest speed plans yet! switch to comcast business and get started for $49.99 a month. plus, ask how to get up to an $800 prepaid card. call toda

it is the beginning of the golden state valkyries merchendise for the wnba's newest squad is already on sale at the team store. valkyries in norse mythology carried fallen warriors to valhalla. the logo honors two bay area cities san francisco, where they will play, and oakland, where they will practice, both connected by the bay bridge. fans say they can't wait to cheer on the women next year. >> there is so much fun and they're fully capable. yes, we are dunking in the wnba. we are doing all kinds of tricks. we are skilled. >> the team says 7500 fans have already put down deposits to be season ticket holders for the valkyries inaugural season. it is the first new wnba team in 15 years. i love everything about it. the logo, the colors you like, the colors team, everything. it's strong and powerful and it's so great. and it goes right with the warriors. awesome >> the only thing i didn't like is that yesterday they made their big grand announcement on good morning america. and i'm thinking why wasn't that on ktvu. you have more viewers on ktvu than they're getting national attention.

the bay area's newest sports scene, the golden state valkyries hosted a block party for fans yesterday. amanda harry takes a look at all the team is opening doors for a new generation. >> we want empowering sports or activities for little ones like this. and teams for them to look up to. >> reporter: he brought his daughter to thrive city for the golden state valkyries block party. to try to encourage her to get in the game. >> we are trying to decide on basketball or soccer camp for the summer. i think she came out and had some fun. it will be soccer. we will see. >> reporter: played basketball growing up and he looked up to the greats like michael jordan and kobe bryant. he wants his daughter to look up to next year's valkyries players and no basketball can be for her to. >> that is another thing. i want to do soccer. basketball is what the boys do, at her school and what she sees. >> reporter: with a line that extended out of the shop, proves many people are excited to see women take the court at chase center next year. the valkyries president, says the excitement surrounding women'

the valkyries were warrior women known for being fearless. the affiliate team for the golden state warriors will be headquartered in oakland and play home games in san francisco. well, there's still a while until the valkyries start playing games right here at the chase center in 2025, but already there are hundreds of people out here who are excited and getting hyped about this team. i want to bring my niece to the game. i really want to come to the games. of course i got swag. i'm wearing half of it right now and what we've seen is they don't only like it, they love it. i mean, merchandise is flying off the shelf. valkyries president jess smith says in the near future, team leaders will talk about coaching and strategy and gear up for an expansion draft in december. for this moment in time for women's sports is culture, setting and that's also defined by the people that are going to be a part of how we build this. the block party featured a lineup of bay area music icons, including rap legend e-40, the devil people, that phony water brand like that, telling people that holy water

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says it's a perfect fit. >> when i hear the golden state valkyries, i think of power. i think of community. i think of achieving the impossible together and showing the world what is possible. >> valkyries originate from norse mythology, their mythical warrior women who fly. the team's logo includes the bay bridge to symbolize the tie between oakland and san francisco. the valkyries will begin play in the wnba next season. fans are invited to a valkyries block party at thrive city in san francisco. it's this saturday, may 18th at 2 p.m. the event features appearances by artists e-40, goapele, kehlani and p-lo. a jeweler that's called san francisco home for more than 170 years, is leaving the city. shreve and company announced it's moving its flagship store from post street in union square to palo alto. the company has been in san francisco since its founding in 1852. shreve and company says the move is part of a strategic retooling of the company's business plan. san francisco location hosting a public liquidation sale starting this friday, may 17th. one of the largest

another milestone for the bay area's newest professional sports team, the golden state valkyries.today. since revealing their name on tuesday, more than 2500 people have placed deposits for ticket season for season tickets that is, that raises the total number of deposits to more than 10,000. the team is hosting a block party tomorrow at thrive city outside chase center to celebrate the launch. its open from 2 to 6 p.m, featuring performances from artists including e-40, kehlani and p-lo . after an unprecedented morning, scottie scheffler ended up competing in round two of the pga championship. jesse gary h that story it's time to get away and cache in, at cache creek casino resort, to rock and to roll. to go all out or... go all in. with four stars and rising stars, northern california's premier casino resort is the perfect place... ...to do as much -or as little- as you want. make your get away now and cache in at cache creek casino resort. lee will miss the rest of the season to have shoulder surgery and recover. the giants say the surgery is going to happen in the next couple

the bakery's golden state valkyrie. >> i like that name. jess. k you. >> that was the official announcement on good morning america right here on abc seven. >> the valkyrie's team colors will be purple and black. >> and if you didn't know, valkyries are warrior women from norse mythology. but the meaning behind the name and the logo is so much more. yeah, the 13 lines inside the v represent the 13th team in the wnba. >> the bay bridge represents the bay area and the connection between the two teams two homes, san francisco and oakland. and the five cables represent the five players on the court. >> the center is a sword, which is a symbol of courage, power and authority. thethe v shape represents the valkyries and the wings are a symbol of the valkyries. >> team president jess jess smith spoke with abc seven news today about the decision to name the team valkyries. >> valkyries work together, you know, and we're very, very aware of the fact that our fans, our community, you know, and everything we get a chance to represent will have to move as one

valkyries franchises, a partnership with the golden state warriors. the name originates from maidens in north mythology who fought on the battlefield for the god, odin. the valkyries are now the 13th team in the wnba, marking the 1st expansion in league since 2008. their inaugural season begins in 2025. thrive city. it's going to host a valkyries block party this saturday to celebrate the announcement. let's take a look across the bay this morning. happy tuesday to you, everybody. oakland san francisco and san jose. we all shared that common experiences of a gray may day. just take it away. ><<>everything. >>every micro climate is doing something just a little bit different as we head into this afternoon. we all did wake up with that may gray but into the afternoon hours we go. it clears up fast into our inland areas with 80s and 70s in sight for us from santa rosa over into concord and walnut creek and more 70s down into the santa clara valley, but if you live along the coast, it's still cool, and it's cloudy as we head into this afternoon daytime hig

golden state boundaries and minivans are already showing their support. some of them telling me they're here because it's more than just basketball for hundreds made their way to the chase center for the golden state. valkyriesst ever block party fans like shannon engine me says having a wnba team in their backyard is long overdue. it is a dream come true. it's it is something didn't necessarily know what happened and it has and we're very, very excited. the couple says the bakries arrival is sending a message to everyone across the country because we've been basketball fans alike. time we're fans of stanford, women's >> and the quality of life just gets better and better and better at the party were performances and appearances from folks from around the bay. the overall theme was woman empowerment. a sentiment coming from the top of the organization to be such high level of notoriety gather having women leading women on court. >> showcasing a people's really beautiful right now. specifically the in the world really took a closer noticed a petition to get along with during the bubble, right. when they look understood there's so many signs for this aptly going, by the they're also incredible and important an

another milestone for the bay area's newest professional sports team, the golden state valkyries. since revealing their name on tuesday that more than 2500 people have placed deposits for season tickets, that raises the total number of deposits to more than 10,000. the team is hosting a block party tomorrow, by the way, at thrive city outside chase center to celebrate their launch. it's open from 2 to 6 p.m, featuring performances from artists including e-40, kehlani and p-lo. >> sports focus returns on sunday with a new episode featuring identical twin sisters in saint helena. we'll introduce you to anais and ana carla hernandez, who are multi-sport athletes. get this they're only sophomores and they're already making a name for themselves on that campus. plus, you will also hear how a nonprofit is teaching children about people with physical disabilities. breaking down barriers by playing adaptive soccer on crutches. and also, we'll have a look at the top stunt team from the east bay that made their second consecutive appearance at state. >> we just came in really excited and re

this was the official community celebration for the bay area's newest wnba team, the golden state valkyriesill play its games at chase center starting in 2025. abc seven news reporter tara campbell spoke with fans who say the valkyries are arriving at just the right time. >> from the stage to the stands, big party vibes welcoming the golden state valkyrie's such a historic moment for women, and i'm so glad to be a part of it and to be in the bay for this. >> and yeah, the wnba newest expansion team posting up at thrive city saturday outside chase center. >> i think women's sports is really having a resurgence and really becoming popular for everybody. >> i'm glad that women's sports is getting as much exposure as men's sports. i mean, like with soccer, having as much exposure as men's soccer lately, basketball is next. >> just showing her that she can do it. she can do anything that she can. >> preparing the next generation of possible pros and fans alike. bringing a wnba team to the bay area means a lot to be able to see her grow up and watch her favorite stars on tv. >> the crowd treated

golden state valkyrie is block party out at chase center.e interested in the merch. all right. caller is a really great violet. i let's go our and they ruled out a whole violent red carpet. purple. >> anyway, other very excited in oakland for this new wnba lezla gooden has the story. >> yeah. been less than a week to announcement of the bay area's wnba team. the golden state boundaries and minivans are already showing their support. some of them telling me they're here because it's more than just basketball for hundreds made their way to the chase center for the golden state. valkyries first ever block party fans like shannon engine me says having a wnba team in their backyard is long overdue. it is a dream come true. it's it is something you necessarily know what happened and it has and we're very, very excited. the couple says the bakries arrival is sending a message to everyone across the country because we've been basketball fans alike. time we're fans of stanford, women's >> and the quality of just gets better and better and better at t

city this was the official community celebration for the bay area's newest wnba team, the golden state valkyries will play its games at chase center starting in 2025. abc seven news reporter tara campbell spoke with fans who say the valkyries are arriving at just the right time. >> from the stage to the stands, big party vibes welcoming the golden state. valkyrie's such a historic moment for women, and i'm so glad to be a part of it and to be in the bay for this. >> and yeah, the wnba's newest expansion team posting up at thrive city saturday outside chase center. >> i think women's sports is really having a resurgence and really becoming popular for everybody. >> i'm glad that women's sports is getting as much exposure as men's sports. i mean, like with soccer, having as much exposure as men's soccer lately, basketball is next. >> just showing her that she can do it. she can do anything that she can. >> preparing the next generation of possible pros and fans alike. bringing a wnba team to the bay area means a lot to be able to see her grow up and watch her favorite stars on tv. the crowd treate