Too $hort invests in Oakland Sports
Too $hort is performing at the Oakland Roots home opener at the Oakland Coliseum. He's also a co-owner of the Oakland Ballers. And he recently just made a movie, "Freaky Tales" that premiered a Oakland's very own Grand Lake Theatre. Too $hort, himself joined us in studio to talk about why he supports sports in the city of Oakland.
Shaping the future: Local students take on AI at SMASH innovation challenge
This weekend, local high school students will dive into the world of artificial intelligence at the SMASH AI Innovation Challenge. This one-day event is all about breaking barriers and empowering the next generation of innovators through hands-on learning and mentorship.
San Francisco Symphony to host fourth annual teen night concert this weekend
The San Francisco Symphony is opening the doors of Davies Symphony Hall for its fourth annual 'Teen Night' concert—an event designed to engage and inspire young audiences.
Changing the narrative: How Jack’s Basket is transforming Down syndrome diagnoses
Friday marks World Down Syndrome Day, and one nonprofit is on a mission to change how Down syndrome diagnoses are shared with families. Lisa Nevin, director of programs and development at Jack's Basket, joined us on 'The Nine' to share her family's personal journey and the impact the organization has had on their lives.
San Francisco-based AI-powered app taking human creativity to the next level
Seth Forsgren, Founder and CEO of Riffusion talks development of an AI-powered music generation tool that creates audio tracks from text prompts. Riffusion allows users to experiment with different musical styles and sounds in real-time, making music creation more accessible. KTVU put Riffusion to test. Hear what we got.
DACA facing uncertain future under Trump administration
Cornell University Professor Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer talks uncertain future of DACA under Trump Administration. Professor Kelley-Widmer is also the founder and director of Cornell’s Immigration Law & Advocacy Clinic.
Impact of Trump's order to dismantle Education Department
Joshua Cowen, Professor of Education Policy at Michigan State University explains impact of President Trump's order aimed at dismantling and eventual shuttering of the Education Department.
President Trump scraps Biden-era plan to limit forever chemicals in drinking water
President Trump has withdrawn a Biden Administration plan that would have set new limits on chemical discharges, including forever chemicals. State regulators nationwide had been counting on federal guidelines to help enforce protections, but now those efforts are in limbo.
DOJ resists federal judge's demand for deportation flight details
The Department of Justice is pushing back against a federal judge's demand for more details on deportation flights to El Salvador, calling it an overreach into executive authority. This latest clash comes as former President Trump faces legal setbacks over his executive actions—tensions that even led to a rare rebuke from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Vitamin B-12 and brain function
Pam Cook talks with Doctor Mike of the Fox Medical team about the important role vitamin B-12 plays in brain function and memory loss, and the alarming health risks if your levels are low.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
Travel guy Gabe Saglie joins us live from Ireland ahead of St. Patrick's Day
Another Bay Area DA faces a recall effort
Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton was served with a "Notice of Intent" to recall this week. This is just the first step in the long journey to getting a recall on the ballot. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from Moraga.
California Artisan Cheese Festival returns to Sonoma County this weekend
Pair it with wine, stack it on a cracker or just eat it straight! The California Artisan Cheese Festival returns this weekend to Sonoma County.
Co-creator of Tetris reveals how he brought the beloved game to the world
Before Candy Crush and Fortnite, there was Tetris-- the game that had us all stacking, spinning, and screaming at the screen. But the story behind it is a game of its own. Henk Rogers, the co-creator of Tetris, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss his new book, 'The Perfect Game: Tetris: From Russia with Love.'
New movie, 'Freaky Tales,' follows 1987 Oakland
Picture this-- the year is 1987 in Oakland, where hip-hop, punk and pure chaos collide. Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the director, producer and writer duo, joined us on 'The Nine' to talk more about their film, 'Freaky Tales,' which comes out April 4.
Math-rapping teacher gets pied for Pi Day
Jordan Orosco, a math teacher at Deer Valley High School, joined us on 'The Nine' for Pi Day to talk about what he's doing with his students for the math holiday. Also known as 'That Math Magician,' the teacher releases new music and videos every so often as a way to excite his students who already love math, and inspire students struggling with the subject.
SFUSD cancels teacher layoffs
San Francisco Unified School District canceled a layoff notice that went out to over 300 teachers in February. Here's why. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from San Francisco.
KTVU Mornings on 2 at 8 AM
Syama Bunten talks financial empowerment for women. Syama is the host of 'Getting Rich Together' a podcast empowering women to create wealth featuring the stories of women who have done it.
The Women's Building
For decades, The Women's Building has been a lifeline for women and families in the Bay Area, providing resources, support and a place to thrive.
Expert warns wagering on March Madness could come with a price
March Madness has officially begun, but the NCAA tournament isn't just big for basketball, it's big for betting, too.