Don't hit snooze! Tips for a better night's sleep
We go deeper on a study that shows hitting the snooze button could be hurting your sleep. We talked to Doctor Stephen Russo, who is a Kaiser Permanente sleep specialist, to break it down for us on The Nine.
Taste the bayou at a North Bay crawfish and catfish festival this weekend
From boiled crawfish to grilled alligator, get ready for an authentic taste of Louisiana. Louisiana Sue's Crawfish and Catfish Festival is bringing the vibrant flavors and rich culture of the bayou to Vallejo this weekend.
Local math teacher drops new rap video to help students master the subject
He's back with another math rap. That Math Magician, also known as Jordan Orosco, a geometry teacher at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, released a new song called 'Anyone Can Be Good at Math.' He joined us on 'The Nine' to tell us all about it.
TinyFest coming to the South Bay this weekend
TinyFest is coming to the Santa Clara County fairgrounds in San Jose this weekend. The two-day event allows visitors to tour alternative living structures, include tiny homes, ADUs, backyard studios and so much more. KTVU's Pam Cook got an inside look at a tiny home from Pacifica Tiny Homes.
Vietnamese chef with Oakland roots goes on book tour in the Bay Area
Chef Tu David Phu is going on a book tour to share his Vietnamese-Oakland roots. Claudine Wong gets to talk to him before it all and gets the scoop on when his new wine bar in San Francisco is set to open.
Tech expert discusses the latest tech unveiled this month
Apple is incorporating AI, and the world's largest consumer and electronics show just unveiled the latest AI powered laptops. Tech expert Jennifer Jolly breaks it all down.
U.S. sees explosive solar manufacturing growth
The first half of this year has been the best period for solar manufacturing growth in American history. And California is reaping the benefits. Sean Gallagher, who is the Senior Vice President of Policy for SEIA joined to explain what's its growth.
Benicia's Oktoberfest
Get ready to raise a stein of beer for a day of German culture, food, music, and a whole lot of fun in the East Bay Oktoberfest coming up this weekend in Benicia. And it's featuring the world's oldest brewery. Dawson Urban from the Chamber of Commerce and David Hayer Co-Owner of SIPs the Bottle Emporium joined us on The Nine to tell about the event.
'Wicked' now playing at BroadwaySF
The musical Wicked is back in San Francisco since premiering in the city back in 2003. The Untold Story of the witches of has become one of the longest running and most commercially successful musicals in the country. We're so happy to welcome Lauren Samuels who plays Elphaba and Austen Bohmer who plays Glinda to tell us what to expect!
National Suicide Prevention Month
About 17 veterans commit suicide each day. And they are more likely to commit suicide than non-veteran peers, and the number is even higher if they are homeless. But the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission is trying to change these statistics. Omar Farmer, who is the chairperson of the commission joined on The Nine.
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area joins Andre Senior to discuss how you can make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses
Keep your kids healthy and safe, by looking closely at the ingredients
New research is looking into the link between personal care products and hormone disrupting chemicals, and their impact on children, in particular. Pam Cook talks with Dr. Mike from the Fox Medical Team about what he is seeing in his practice, and what parents should look for to protect their children.
2,000 lbs of debris cleared from Lake Tahoe
Restoring the Lake Depths Foundation cleared thousands of pounds worth of trash from Lake Tahoe to keep the water in pristine condition.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey return to the Bay Area this Weekend
The greatest show on earth is back and bigger than ever. Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey reimagined North America tour is in San Jose this weekend. It's offering a new take on a circus show, and does not include any animals. They are pushing the focus on people performing acrobatic stunts from high up in the air. This is the first time in eight years since the show last performed in the Bay area. Performer Wesley Williams joined us on The Nine to talk about what to expect.
FDA: Teen vaping hits 10-year low
Teen use of e-cigarettes has fallen to a 10 year low. The FDA says the rate of teens using vapes fell below 6% this year in its latest survey. For more insight we talk to Dr. Sridhar Prasad a Pulmonologist at Kaiser Permanente San Rafael.
SF Opera returns this Fall Season with Opera in the Park
The tradition continues Sunday as world class artists perform on an open air stage for free at Robin Williams Meadow in San Francisco. We welcome San Francisco Opera tenor Alex Schrader to The Nine as we look ahead to Sunday and the season.
Conversations about gun violence with children
Gun violence has affected schools nationwide and after this most recent mass shooting in Georgia, it's more important than ever to have open and honest conversations with your children. For more insight on how to approach such a topic, we spoke with Licensed Family therapist Kaitlin Soule.
Empower Oakland launches its November 2024 voter guide
Taking the lead in voter education, Empower Oakland is launching its November 2024 voter guide with a mission to boost civic engagement and tackle the city's toughest challenges. Joining us on The Nine are Arielle Fleisher and Loren Taylor from the Empower Oakland team.
Student Safety & Emergency Preparedness
This latest school shooting is fueling concern across the country about the safety of our schools. Even though that attack happened thousands of miles away, many parents here in the Bay area are angry and frustrated over the continued attacks on, and often by children. We want to do all we can to keep our community safe. Michael Booker, an emergency preparedness consultant from the West Contra Costa Unified School District joined us on The Nine.
Dog Haus launches inaugural Oktoberfest
Dog Haus is kicking off its first ever Oktoberfest. It's a two month long celebration filled with special menu items and exciting collaboration. Dog Haus Würtsmacher Adam Gertler joined us on The Nine to tell us about the new menu items.