Celebrating 100 years of Peerless Coffee & Tea
Peerless Coffee & Tea is celebrating 100 years in business. Our very own Gasia Mikaelian when behind the scenes of the first specialty bean shop in the western United States.
SAT and ACT tests return at top universities
Yale is reversing a pandemic era policy by bringing back standardized test scores for applicants. It joins other prestigious institutions such as Dartmouth and MIT, who have reassessed admission requirements amid the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic . Alan Koh, who's the founder and CEO of Cardinal Education, a Bay area based education consulting company joined us on The Nine with what students should expect.
Fallout over IVF ruling in Alabama
A court ruling of IVF in Alabama could have a major impact on reproductive health nationwide. Retired Superior Court Judge Laura Halgren joined us this morning for more insight.
Peerless Coffee & Tea celebrates 100 years
Peerless President and CEO George Vukasin joined us in studio to show us how experts do it and learn how to make a better cup of coffee at home!
Donate blood for a chance to win Warriors tickets
The country continues to grapple with a nationwide blood shortage. And one center in the Bay area is now offering a deal to donors. Just a little incentive for the entire month of February, every person who donates blood at the Stanford Blood Center is going to be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win tickets to a Warriors game in March. Renee Gibson, who is the director of donor services joined us in studio.
Made in the Bay story featuring Starbird
They are known for their fried chicken at Starbird, but there are some surprises on the menu, as it brings a West Coast twist to a southern favorite
Black History Month: Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corp.
Higher Ground is making waves with its innovative approach to education. Led by a dynamic team of dedicated individuals, who are going well beyond the classroom with its unique community school model. The non-profit focuses on workplace development, social emotional learning and community engagement. Amber Blackwell-Lee, the founder and executive director of Higher Ground joined us on The Nine to tell us more about the non-profit.
Capitol One-Discover Acquisition
Capital One's proposed purchase of the rival Discover could face some obstacles in Washington. Capital One says it wants to keep the Discover brand and introduce it to more customers. The two companies say they expect the deal to close later this year, perhaps early next year. Joining us this morning to talk more about this proposal and the possible effect on consumers we welcome to The Nine, Emmanuel Sequeira, Assistant Finance Professor at San Jose State University.
One-on-one with San Francisco Mayor London Breed
San Francisco Mayor London Breed joined us this morning for her monthly interview to talk about what's happening in her city. Today we hear her point of view on Prop E and what we can expect for the Chinese New Year Parade.
Whiskey Wonderland
The spirits are high and the taste is exquisite. Whiskey lovers get ready to indulge in an afternoon of fine spirits, entertainment at Saint James Gate in Belmont is hosting Whiskey Wonderland, which is an exclusive tasting experience featuring a diverse selection of whiskeys from all over the world . Bobbie Martinez, who's the manager of the bar and restaurant joined us in studio to tell us what it's all about.
Bay Area Crisis Nursery
The Bay Area Crisis Nursery has been a beacon of hope and support for families facing crisis along the region. Established more than four decades ago, it's committed to safety and well-being of children by offering essential services to families in need. Tara Legaspi, who is the Bay Area Crisis Nursery's executive director, joined us to tell us more about the nursery.
Health Disparities in the Black community
We continue to commemorate the rich legacy and resilience of our black community during this Black History Month. It's also a time to direct our focus towards health disparities from access to nutritious food to safe health care. Several factors contribute to the existing social and health gaps, joining us now for more insight is Doctor Nailah Thompson, who is a physician with Kaiser Permanente.
Contra Costa Shark Tank youth competition
Bay Area entrepreneur kickstarts a local youth competition named Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition. The founder, a teenager herself, and the competition's first place winner joined us live in-studio to talk about their award-winning businesses and the inspiration behind the competition as a whole.
Black Vines returns for 13th year
The founder of Black Vines joins us in-studio to talk about the 13th annual wine festival coming up on February 24th. The event highlights inclusivity and accessibility within the wine industry. The bottles of wines that are on display are all available to taste in various Bay Area tasting rooms. Watch to learn more about them and the event.
Mass shootings take mental toll on the public
It was a tragic ending to what should have been a celebration after gunshots rang out in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade. Santa Clara University psychology professor, Dr. Thomas Plante joined KTVU to talk about the mental toll these tragedies have on people and public events.
Oakland prepares to host 2nd annual Chinese New Year Parade
The Chinese New Year is in full swing with multiple events happening across the Bay Area, and the city of Oakland is preparing to kick off its parade for the second year in a row. KTVU spoke with the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council president, Stewart Chen, and executive director, Tony Trinh, about what the parade means for the community.
Lingering light rain, clouds and sun
Steve Paulson said there is lingering light rain with a mixture of clouds and sun. Temps in the 60s.
Pittsburg hosts first Annual Accolade Ceremony Awards
The city of Pittsburg is hosting its first Annual Accolade Ceremony Awards. It's an event that aims to celebrate individuals in the community whose remarkable achievements city. Nina Holmes joined us in studio with what to expect.
Essie Justice Group
More than 2 million people are currently in jail or prison nationwide wide. And while women are the fastest growing incarcerate population, we want to highlight the work of the local nonprofit Essie Justice Group, which is trying to transform the criminal legal system of women impacted by the incarceration that must organize. Program Manager Cassandra Carver joined us on The Nine to talk about how the group is bringing women together to heal, build collective power, and drive social change.
Why more women are diagnosed with autoimmune diseases
We talk live with Dr. Mike from our Fox Medical Team about new research from Stanford University that indicates more women are diagnosed with autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes.