Quick and easy game day recipe

Not sure what to make for the game day watch party you're hosting? Hugh Groman shows us how to whip up an easy yet hearty game day snack that will have your guests looking for seconds as they cheer on the 49ers!

Elevated game day appetizers

The District chefs in Oakland shows how to make sliders, ahi tuna and other elevated appetizers for the 49ers-Lions game. They even have seven TV sets.

Stadium-themed sensory play

Oogubi company leaders show the benefits of sensory play with a stadium, just in time for the NFC Championship game.

Oakland's Chef Smelly stops by The Nine on KTVU

If you're a Bay Area foodie, you've likely heard of Chef Smelly. He's known for his delicious creole cooking, and today he stopped by Mornings on 2 The Nine to show Sal how to prepare an elevated game day spread.

California relaunching the Dream for All program

Navigating homeownership in California can be tough, but hope is on the horizon. We talked with The Greenlining Institute about the Dream for All program, which is helping first-time homebuyers break into the market.

Oakland In-N-Out to close due to crime

The restaurant near the Oakland airport will be closing on March 24. The owners say though they have taken steps to make the location safer, they have still faced armed robberies and thefts.

Serenity House pays tribute to hit-and-run victim

Kim "Ladybug" Barranco was killed in a hit-and-run earlier this month. Family and friends said despite being homeless, she volunteered at a nonprofit to help others. The Serenity House pays tribute to her.

Las Vegas Renaissance

The city of Las Vegas is experiencing a renaissance, a big year with sporting events, including hosting the Super Bowl next month and a slew of new shows, hotels and restaurants. There's something for just about everyone. We caught up with Travelzoo's Senior Editor Gabe Saglie to show us a sneak peek.

$312 million in illegal cannabis seized

The Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force says it seized more than $312 million in online cannabis last year. The agency says that dollar amount comes from the 190,000 pounds of illegal cannabis, and the eradication of almost 318,000 plants. Kevin McInerney, who is the commander of California's Department of Cannabis Control joined us to talk about the numbers.

Mocktails for Dry January

If you've picked up on the New Year's resolution of Dry January, you're not alone . In fact, about 1 in 6 people participate every year. And if you're looking to spice up your routine, we have some perfect mocktails for you. Megan Lanier, who is the Bay Area regional manager for BevMo joined us on the 9 with the recipes.

Understanding multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate has made few appearances since she went public with her multiple sclerosis diagnosis a couple of years ago. Many are crediting her with putting on a new face on what is often a misunderstood autoimmune disease. Let's learn more about multiple sclerosis with Doctor and neurologist Jeffrey Klingman with Kaiser Permanente.

Medical doctor discusses Cervical Cancer Awareness month

There are more than 11,000 new cases of cervical cancer in the U.S. each year, and around 4,000 people die from the disease. A medical doctor joined KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian to discuss the need for vaccination against HPV, which can cause cervical cancer.

Taylor Swift's new jacket has Bay Area ties

The custom jacket was worn to a playoffs game in Kansas City over the weekend. For more details visit https://www.ktvu.com/sports/taylor-swifts-new-custom-jacket-made-by-wife-of-san-francisco-49er