Traditional Desserts for the Easter Holiday
Easter is this Sunday and if you don't like to bake or don't have time to. We have some delicious treats for you. From traditional favorites to creative new twists, every Easter treat has its own unique story and flavor profile. Brian Wood, who's the head baker and owner of Starter Bakery in Oakland joined us on The Nine with the desserts you can order for the holiday weekend.
A deeper look as to why the Baltimore Bridge collapsed so quickly
We dive deeper now into how the bridge in Baltimore collapsed so quickly. Kurt McMillin, a structural engineering design professor at San Jose State joined us on The Nine to break down this kind of accident.
What to expect from Oakland's new Police Chief Floyd Mitchell
Oakland's new police chief Floyd Mitchell is set to address the public today. It's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief on the job. So with us now is Tommy Tunson, who's a retired police chief.
Concerns over local bridges after Baltimore Structure falls
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is leading many to question what would happen if something like that happened here in the Bay area? To get some more insight we turned to John Goodwin from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
The Bread Project
One Bay Area non-profit has helped people kick start their careers in the food industry for more than 20 years. They help with essential skills and opportunities for a brighter future. Joining us on this Giving Day is The Bread Project's Executive Director Usha Gongal and the Chair of the Board Lisa Caronna.
Bay Area Host Committee
The Bay Area Host Committee is a dynamic organization and during this Women's History Month, we want to spotlight the good work it's doing. Zaileen Janmohamed, who is the CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee joined us on The Nine to tell us what it's all about.
Palo Alto techie helps undocumented students
Palo Alto techie uses her personal experience as a former undocumented student to help immigrants navigate road to higher education.
A local baker is seeing great success following a partnership with the Oakland Roots
Full Belly Bakery grew from pop-ups to a brick and mortar. Eva Allen stops by Mornings on 2 to show us some of the baked goodies available at all Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul home-games this season, and in her new storefront located in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood.
The wines you want to sip this Spring
Master Sommelier Vincent Morrow gives us his Spring picks. Aside from being Spring-perfect sippers, the wines featured are on Mornings on 3 are made by female winemakers, who by the way, make up about 17% of all winemakers. From left to right, the wines are as follows: Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs, North Coast 2020. Tansy, Vermentino, Las Brisas Vineyard, Carneros 2023. And finaly, Tulocay, Pinot Noir, Haynes Vineyard 2018.
Sonoma International Film Festival
The Sonoma Film Festival is back with a curated lineup to captivate audiences, spark at least one case, get you in the water. Joining us on The Nine is Zandile "Zandi" Ndhlovu, who is the lead in the film Shaped By Water.
The Westin St. Francis celebrates 120 years
It's one of San Francisco's most beloved landmarks, nestled right in the heart of Union Square. It's a place of history and it is marking a major milestone. The iconic Westin St. Francis is celebrating an incredible 120 years of hospitality excellence. Marriott International Manager Clif Clark, joined us in studio to tell us about the celebration.
California Artisan Cheese Festival
The 18th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival is making its big return this weekend and it brings together cheese makers, farmers, educators, chefs and so many others from near and far for three days of cheese celebration in Sonoma County. Alyssa Gilbert, who is the owner of Graze and Gather Company, joined us in studio to tell us what it's all about.
Musical to highlight the life and legacy of Bay Area icon
She's 102 years young, and she's considered the real life Rosie the Riveter. Now, her life is taking center stage at the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company. The premiere of "Sign My Name to Freedom" highlights the life, music and writing of Bay Area icon, Betty Reid Soskin.
Symphony San Jose performing its 'From Stage to Screen' concert program this weekend
From the silver screen to the concert hall, music is a powerful storyteller in the world of cinema. This weekend, Symphony San Jose is performing a range of pieces that have been featured in movies and television, in its "From Screen to Stage" concert program. Robert Massey, the symphony's executive artistic director, joined us on "The Nine" for a sneak peak.
Knowing and understanding the signs of brain injuries
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, there are more than five million people nationwide who are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability. That equates to one in every 60 people. Dr. Samantha Coffino, a pediatric neurologist from Kaiser Permanente East Bay, joined us on 'The Nine' to talk about Brain Injury Awareness Month to shed light on the impact of these injuries.
Her Allies
As we continue to mark Women's History Month, we're highlighting Her Allies, an organization that helps women who are restarting their careers. Tabitha Paturi, who is one of the Co-Founder's and Executive Producers of the non-profit joined us in studio to explain how this group helps women get back in the workforce.
Cough outbreak spreading across the Bay Area
If you feel like you're In a relentless battle with a persistent cough, well you're not alone. Even those who aren't afflicted are likely hearing a lot more coughing in places such as the office and wanted to learn more about what's going on and how to avoid it. So we turn, as we often do, to Doctor Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at UCSF.
Former SF mayor Willie Brown is turning 90
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown talks to KTVU's Dave Clark about celebrating his 90th birthday.
East Bay SPCA New Program to take dogs on field trips
In a world where every wag of a tail matters, the East Bay SPCA is calling on the compassion of the community to lend a helping hand from cuddle sessions, outdoor adventures, and even sleepovers and field trips. The organizations shelter manager Joseph Romero, Ali Sutch, a volunteer & foster and nine-month-old Sharpei mix Sharpie, joined us in studio to talk about the program.
Oakland Restaurant Week
Get ready to savor every flavor, Oakland's Restaurant Week has returned and it's taken over the town. Nelson German, who's the chef and owner of Alamar Dominican Kitchen & Sobre Mesa Afro-Latin Cocktail Lounge joined us in studio to talk about how crime is not stopping them from enjoying their evenings dining in Oakland.