Ballpark Back 9 returns to Oracle Park
Get ready to tee off and land your shots on the green. The Ballpark Back 9 returns to Oracle Park. Vice president of Giants Enterprises Joey Nevin joined us on The Nine to show us what to expect.
Former Warrior Dorell Wright talks about the NBA All Star game coming to Chase Center
NBA all star weekend is returning to the Bay Area in 2025. The league announced that the Golden State Warriors will host the 74th all star game at Chase Center for the first time since it opened four years ago. Former NBA player and a former Warrior Dorell Wright joined us on the nine to talk about how this is big event.
One-on-one with San Francisco Mayor London Breed
The city is working to make sure APEC is a success from a security standpoint. San Francisco Mayor London Breed joined us for her monthly interview to talk about what to expect.
Hijas Del Campo
A Contra Costa County non-profit is working to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers by improving their daily life, working conditions, heath and safety. On this Giving Day, we want to highlight Hijas Del Campo, which is Spanish, for Daughters of the Field. The non-profit group wants to make sure every farmworker has access to basic necessities. One of the Co-founder's Marivel Mendoza talks about the organization.
UC Berkeley introduces new degree offered online
UC Berkeley is breaking accessibility. Students and working professionals looking to advance their careers in engineering can now do so from the comfort of their home. The fully online masters of advanced Study in engineering, making a top ranked education more accessible than ever before. Quentin McAndrews from Coursera, which is partnering with the University joins us to explain how they make this happen.
Election Day
The presidential election is now less than a year away. Most polls show a dead heat between President Biden and former President Donald Trump. Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan joins us for some analysis.
Vallejo High School Quarterback breaks school record
It's been quite a season for one football team in the North Bay. For Jasier Smith of Vallejo High School, it was capped off by breaking a 130 year old school record. The season is over, yet the playoffs are this weekend. The quarterback joins us on The Nine along with one of his coaches, Terrence Greenwood.
Sudden cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: how to know the difference
More than 350,000 Americans have an incident of sudden cardiac arrest every year. Doctor, Rita Ng, a cardiologist with Kaiser Permanente joined us on the nine to talk about the key differences between a heart and cardiac arrest.
National blood shortage prompts local blood drive
There is a nationwide shortage of blood for people in need. But there is a push here in the Bay Area to boost our local reserves. Hanna Malak with the American Red Cross joins us on The Nine to discuss the critical need.
Wine that goes down smoothly around the holidays
The holidays are expensive, the wine you chose to drink around the holidays doesn't need to be. Master sommelier Vincent Morrow hand selects three Thanksgiving dinner-worthy wines that costs less than $25.
San Francisco Symphony's Dia De Los Muertos Concert
This weekend, San Francisco Symphony is celebrating Dia De Los Muertos with a concert and so many activities and displays before and after. In addition to music from Latin American artists and composers, there are art installations and altars throughout Davies Symphony Hall. We welcome Edna Vasquez, singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist to talk about what to expect.
One Warm Coat Kicks Off
KTVU is kicking off our annual One Warm Coat donation drive. One Warm Coat collects new or used coats for thousands of people across the Bay Area who need them. President and CEO of the organization, Beth W. Amodio tells us how long this drive lasts and where you can drop off a coat to help out.
Daylight-saving time ends
This weekend, get ready for an extra hour of sleep. Our clocks are falling back to standard time this Sunday. Sleep experts say standard time is actually better aligned with our body clocks and is helpful for people who wake up before 8:30 in the morning. Kaiser Permanente East Bay Chief of Neurology and Sleep Specialist Dr. Siresha Chaluvadi joined us on The Nine to talk about the effects of this time change.
Recreational crabbing begins this Saturday
Recreational crabbing begins once again this Saturday, but it comes as commercial crab fishing has been delayed for a fifth year. California Wildlife Officials say it's to protect migrating whales. That means commercial fishermen will not be allowed to capture Dungeness crab south of Mendocino County, including coastal parts of the Bay Area. Sherry Ingles, the owner of Half Moon Bay Sports Fishing and tackle joined us in studio to provide more insight.
The American Indian Film Festival begins this weekend
The month of November marks Native American Heritage Month and for more than four decades, the American Indian Film Institute has been at the forefront of promoting an understanding and representation of contemporary Native American culture. This weekend, it's marking its 48th annual American Indian Film Festival. Mytia Zavala, the festival's executive director joined us on The Nine with what to expect.
Internet addiction among teenagers
There is growing concern among parents and others about internet addiction. Many say it's a bigger fear than drug use. Joining us this morning to talk more about what's at stake is Titania Jordan, the Chief Parenting Officer of Bark, a parental control app that gives parents the ability to manage their children's digital worlds.
Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos
It's a rich tradition that honors the departed and celebrates the continuity of life around the world. Families come together for Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead to create altars adorned with marigolds, favorite foods, and cherished moments of their loved ones who have passed on. Makeup Artist Marlena Gorgonio and Caheri Gutierrez from The Unity Council join us to talk more about the tradition.
Keeping an eye on interest rates
We should learn later today, if rates will increase again. In addition to the numbers, there's a lot of attention on what the Fed Chair will actually say. Certified Financial Planner James McBride joins us to talk about why experts say they don't expect another increase.
Origins of Halloween
Did you know Halloween actually originated in Ireland? Thousands of years ago, it made the country a tourist draw. Travelzoo Senior Editor, Gabe Saglie tells us how it was first celebrated.
Outride
There are countless benefits of riding a bike, and one local organization is getting more children on bikes. Esther Walker, the Research program manager at Outride explains why bikes are an incredible tool to help with mental health.