Windsor Chili Cook-Off: the key to award winning chili
Watch as Chef Robert Negoesco of Charlie's Restaurant shows Sal Castaneda how to make award-winning chili live on television.
California getting millions for new moms, families
The Health Resources and Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Health have announced more than $440 million in funding to expand maternal, infant and early childhood home visiting services for families who live in rural or underserved communities. California will see more than $25 million of that funding. Carole Johnson, the HRSA administrator, joined us on 'The Nine' to see how this money will benefit families in the Bay Area.
Maitri
Maitri is a free, confidential, nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area that primarily helps families and individuals from South Asia facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, or family conflict.
Good 'Sleep Hygiene' for kids
Doctor Mike gives some great advice for helping kids calm down from a busy day and get some good rest now that late summer nights and vacations are coming to an end.
Get a sneak peak of the SF Chinatown car show
The Chinatown Car Show returns to San Francisco on Sunday, September 1st.
Interest rate cuts on the horizon
Financial advisor Jason Matthews speaks with Sal about what interest rate cuts could mean for consumers.
Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger heads to court
Clinical law professor Mark McCareins of Kellogg School of Business joins Mornings on 2 to discuss the proposed mega-merger between Kroger and Albertsons, and today's hearing as the Federal Trade Commission takes a closer look at the deal.
Unusual August snow in Truckee
Snow was spotted in Truckee on Saturday as seen in view sent in from a KTVU viewer.
San Francisco's de Young Museum showcases contemporary Bay Area artists in new exhibition
A new exhibition called "About Place: Bay Area Artists from the Svane Gift," is the second in a series highlighting contemporary Bay Area artists at the de Young Museum. The installation explores how artists relate to their environments through place. Curator Janna Keegan and artist Michael Arzabe stopped by KTVU Mornings on 2 to chat about the collection with KTVU's Betty Yu.
Overcoming breastfeeding challenges on World Breastfeeding Month
August is World Breastfeeding Month. Kaiser Permanente Pediatrician Christina Sullivan and Lactation Consultant Kris Ahmed join Mornings on 2 to go over tips for a successful breastfeeding journey.
Celebrated Bay Area chef featured at The Black Radio Experience
Chef Fernay McPherson of Minnie Bell's Soul Movement in San Francisco is getting ready to serve up her famous fried chicken for the new Black Radio Food Experience called C’est CHIC: A Caviar + Champagne Brunch featuring Minnie Bell’s Fried Chicken + Vinyl DJ Mara Hruby
Chef shares unique Argentinian grilling techniques
Chef, Francisco Galvez shares unique Argentinian grilling techniques
Dissecting Vice President Kamala Harris' DNC speech
Vice President Kamala Harris gave the biggest speech of her life at the final night of the Democratic National Convention Thursday. She pushed back against Republican's characterization of her as as a radical liberal and came across as more "centrist." We get insight of this approach from San Jose State University's Associate Dean and Political Science Professor Melinda Jackson.
Final "Love our Lake" summer concert
West Coast Blues Society performs at Oakland's final "Love our Lake" summer concert this weekend
Bay Area chef introduces us to unique grilling techniques
Chef Francisco Galvez of Pampa BBQ shows us Gaucho grilling techniques from his home country.
Stanford study suggests aging happens in 'bursts'
Professor of Genetics at Stanford University Michael Snyder joined KTVU anchor and reporter James Torrez on Mornings on 2 to share what was revealed in the study.
Oakland crime town halls kickoff; VP Kamala Harris accepts nomination: Today News | KTVU
Plus, Stop the Sweeps demonstrators rally in response to SF Mayor London Breed's latest push to clear city streets of unhoused encampments. And Google steps up plans to add a new building in San Jose.
Car insurance rates expected to rise statewide
Car insurance rates in California are expected to skyrocket by more than 50% this year. As of June, the average annual cost for full coverage is more than $2,400 statewide. That's up 45% from last year. Harvey Rosenfield, the founder of Consumer Watchdog, joined us on 'The Nine' to talk about the factors driving up the cost, and what consumer should look out for when shopping for new rates.
Students head to college, parents dealing with 'empty nest syndrome'
This is the time of year when students are moving or away or heading back to college, often leaving their parents with an empty bedroom and some mixed feelings about being in a new stage of life. Dr. Pam Orren, a clinical psychologist with Kaiser Permanente, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss what's known as empty nest syndrome.
UCSC begins DNA study to save endangered brown bears
It's a race against time to save one of the nation's most iconic animals: the brown bear. As their numbers continue to plummet nationwide, UC Santa Cruz is stepping in with groundbreaking research to unlock the secrets hidden in their DNA by creating a 23andMe concept for bears. Joanna Kelley, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor at UCSC and the project's lead investigator, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight.