New proposals to protect the wilderness at National Parks

The National Park Service is taking public feedback right now about new draft guidelines that would put restrictions on recreation at national parks anchors such as rock climbing or ice climbing used for those sports. The Park Service says these proposals are aimed at protecting and preserving the wilderness. But adventurers fear that eventually they will be banned from climbing famous sites such as El Capitan. Max Stewart from SAANO Adventures joined us on The Nine to talk about the guidelines.

When is the best time to apply for a job?

It has been a rough year overall for the job market. More than 250,000 people have been laid off in this past year. Nearly 90,000 more than last year's numbers look for a job this time of year. Human Resource Professor at San Jose State University Sumita Raghuram joined us on The Nine with more insight on timing and how it can pay such a crucial role in landing a good job.

Expert weighs in on OpenAI-Sam Altman saga

Dr. Priya Kannan, Dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San Jose State University talks to Claudine Wong about a recent study regarding founding-CEOs and the impact they have on their companies.

Getting ready for winter conditions on the road

Ski season is here, and winter weather is near. CHP Officer Andrew Barclay goes over some important equipment you should have if you're planning on taking a long drive this season.

The Fairmont's Giant Gingerbread House is back

The iconic Gingerbread house at the Fairmont in San Francisco opens to the public today. KTVU's Frank Mallicoat catches up with the executive chef about what it took to build the edible masterpiece.

Holiday Travel Tips

The Holiday travel season is here. Travel expert, Gabe Saglie, has tips for you to avoid the travel chaos often experienced this time of year.

Festive tequila twists for the holidays

The holidays are a time for us to gather with close friends and family, eat delicious food, and maybe have a cocktail or two. The owner of San Francisco Bar For the record, Janice Bailon joined us on the show to show us a festive tequila twist.

Saving money on energy bills during the holidays

The day after Thanksgiving is typically the start of putting up all the holiday lights. But the twinkling lights may be festive, it can also wreak havoc on your energy bill. PG&E spokesperson Tamar Sarkissian joined us on The Nine for tips on how we can save money this holiday season.

American Indian Child Resource Center

For nearly 50 years, a local nonprofit has been dedicated to the Native American community. It has served as a beacon of hope for many, focusing on critical areas such as foster care, mental health and education. On this giving day, we're highlighting the American Indian Child Resource Center.

Second Harvest Food Bank in need of donations

It's one of the largest food banks in the country, and it is working tirelessly to end local hunger. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley serves an average of 500,000 people each month. And it needs your help to raise $30 million dollars by the end of the year to meet the need for food assistance. Leslie Bacho, the CEO of Second Harvest joined us on The Nine to talk about the organization's holiday campaign.

Traveling on the road for the holidays

As we inch closer to Thanksgiving and more people head out on the roads, there is some good news for drivers. Gas prices continue to drop. Triple A says tomorrow will be the busiest day for drivers as close to 50 million people across the country will drive more than 50 miles to get to their Thanksgiving destination this year. John Treanor from Triple A joined us on The Nine to tell us about the traffic trends.

GLIDE Holiday Meals

Glide San Francisco is a big part of the community during the holidays and with the Thanksgiving holiday just a few days away, the organization plans to hold its annual Thanksgiving meal for the community. Karl Robillard, the chief of communications at Glide tell us what's in high demand.