Preventing porch pirates
Keeping your packages safe this holiday season
San Francisco Girls Chorus host winter concert
'Tis the season for holiday concerts and performances, as the San Francisco Girls Chorus is just a few days away from what has become a joyous tradition for its members and the audience. We welcome Artistic Director Valérie Sainte-Agathe and Executive Director Adriana Marcial to The Nine.
2024 Real Estate Trends
Mortgage rates dropped to a four month low this past week, moving closer to 7% now. For a while, mortgage rates were hovering around or above 8%, and that pushed many would be home sellers to stay put and limited opportunities for potential buyers. Daryl Fairweather, who is the Chief Economist at Redfin joined us on The Nine to talk about the real estate trends and what we could see in the new year.
"The Lion King" returns to SF Broadway
It's one of the most recognized sizable songs over the past three decades, it's from Disney's The Lion King, which has made its big return to San Francisco's Orpheum Theater. Actors Gerald Ramsey who plays Mufasa and Peter Hargrave, who performs as Scar joined us on The Nine to tell us what to expect.
Third Annual Holiday Giveback in the Mission
Santa's Little Homies Third Annual Holiday Giveback is happening once again this Sunday in San Francisco. It's a time where children and their families can celebrate the season with free toys and meals and even a visit from the Grinch. Hugo Sandoval from Fishing in the Mission and Joe Guerra from the Mission Barbershop joined us on The Nine to tell us what to expect.
Uptick in RSV infections across California
Respiratory virus season is going strong here in California. There is an increase in the number of people being admitted to the hospital for the flu and new COVID infections. And RSV not far behind. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease expert at UCSF tell us how to protect ourselves and our families.
Buy now, pay later services are fueling holiday shoppers
New retail numbers indicate that shoppers are in the mood to buy even if they can't pay for their items right away. And according to Adobe Analytics, 940 million of those purchases were made through buy now, pay later services. Jason Matthews from Matthews Financial and Insurance Solutions joined us on The Nine to provide more insight.
The Afro ComicCon International Film Festival returns to Oakland
The Afro ComicCon International Film Festival returns to Oakland. It's an immersive experience that celebrates diversity, creativity and representation and showcases the magic of Afrofuturism. The Film Festival's Director Juan Davis talks about what to expect.
Rise in youth suicide rates
Suicide rates among Americans ages 10 to 24 rose 62%, and in 2021, it was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 14. Dr. Shree Bhasker, a child psychiatrist from Kaiser Permanente joined us on The Nine to talk about these disturbing numbers.
Helping The Salvation Army during the holidays
It's that iconic bell ringing and the sign of giving this holiday season. The Salvation Army is once again spreading warmth and hope nationwide, as it has kicked off its annual red kettle campaign. Every dollar donated goes to local families so they can get the Christmas they deserve. Major Matt Madsen from The Salvation Army joined us on The Nine to tell us ways we can help.
Respiratory illness in dogs
New details about the respiratory illness affecting dogs across the country and how we can keep our pets safe
The World in a Wine Glass
We're exploring a world of wine, with one that goes beyond vineyards and cellars to consider the impact on our planet. Author of a newly released book, "The World in a Wine Glass" Ray Isle joined us on The Nine to talk more about wines that embrace eco friendly and sustainable practices.
Safe toys in the world of AI
If you're searching for toys this holiday season but are weary of spying toys, Jennifer Jolly has the scoop on the latest tech-toys that are safe.
Holiday gift guide
Go-to-girlfriend shows us her holiday gift guide
Rain returns in the week ahead
Tuesday to Wednesday night could spell rain for the Bay Area
American warship comes under attack in Red Sea
An American warship and multiple commercial vessels have been attacked in the Red Sea, according to the Pentagon, the Associated Press reports.
CSU faculty to strike this week demanding pay bump
A strike is set to happen at San Francisco State University on Tuesday, but the union representing faculty members said when a strike comes to a campus, students and staff should expect classes to be suspended.
Decorating cookies this holiday season
Health experts say baking and decorating cookies is good for your health. To help with the decorating we brought in a local cookie decorator who teaches classes at the Ferry Building.
New study reveals reason behind red wine headaches
If you get a headache after drinking a glass of red wine, researchers from UC Davis might have an answer for it. They say it's not the sulfites or tannins that have been blamed for the red wine headache, instead, it's a naturally occurring flavonoid in red wine that is to blame. Researchers say it disrupts the way the body processes alcohol, leading to the accumulation of a toxic compound. Andrew Waterhouse, who's a wine chemist and professor at UC Davis, joined us on 'The Nine' to explain the findings.
Therapist explains the effects social media has on children, teenagers amid Meta lawsuit
A newly unsealed court document alleges that Meta has collected children's data from Instagram accounts. It says since at least 2019, Meta has refused to shut down the majority of accounts belonging to children under the age of 13. The attorneys general from 33 states, including California, also say that Meta's products were designed to capitalize on teens' vulnerabilities. Kaitlin Soule, a family therapist and founder of Bay Area Modern Therapy, joins us on 'The Nine' to talk about the effects social media can have on children and teenagers.