KTVU Plus Mornings on 2 Weekend

A group of Drag Artists visit KTVU ahead of the event, "Mixing Diasporas: an Interactive Beverage Archive and Drag Cabaret," happening at the Chinese Historical Society of America in San Francisco next Friday.

Master sommelier visits KTVU

Vincent Morrow is one of four Black master sommeliers in the world, and won the prestigious Michelin Guide award of California's Sommelier of the Year in 2022. Additionally, he's the chairperson of the Court of Master Sommeliers' diversity community. Vincent shares his story and wines made by Black winemakers with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat.

KTVU Plus Mornings on 2 Weekend

John Preston bears many names. He's a firefighter, a Marine Corps Vet, a music producer, songwriter and singer. He visits Mornings on 2 to promote the release of "God Magik," an album inspired by a person in John's life who was diagnosed with cancer. It was produced in partnership with Bay Area Cancer Connections to bring awareness to breast cancer and to raise money for bayareacancer.org.

Black Joy Parade 2023

Oakland's own Black Joy Parade Founder, Elisha Greenwell stopped by to spread some "JOY" ahead of this Sunday's big parade and community event.

Majorettes make their move

Majorette dance lines are making their way west. Kale Woods, Director of Oakland's own Heat Danceline dropped by with her dance team to showcase the diversity of the dance form that has been entertaining crowds for decades!

From the Bay to Ballet

Bay Area ballerina, Jasmine Jimison takes on the title character in the San Francisco Ballet's upcoming production "Giselle"

Laney College journalists win Freedom of Information award

Laney College student journalists studying under Chair Eleni Economides Gastis sued the Peralta Community College District this year for contracts, emails and financial records reporters have made repeated attempts to access. In their ongoing suit, the students challenge administrators’ refusal to provide the documents and accuse them of violating the California Public Records Act.

Brentwood middle-schooler braves battle with childhood kidney cancer

During National Cancer Awareness month, we highlight the story of 11-year-old Cristian Munoz who is battling a common childhood kidney cancer known as Wilms' tumor. He shares his story with KTVU's Frank Mallicoat, alongside his mother and his oncologist, Kaiser Permente's Dr. Yingwen Hu.

Black Vines is a festival of wines

Black Vines Founder, Fern Stroud and Raymond Smith, Indigence Cellars Winemaker stopped by to talk about the 12th annual wine event that takes place in Oakland!

International travel demand spikes post pandemic

If you're hoping to score a deal or beat the crowds during the off season months, think again. According to Travelzoo's travel survey, 43 percent of travelers plan to take at least one international leisure trip this year, and according to Hopper's Consumer Travel Index, Hopper international trips now account for 56 percent, marking a whopping 46 percent jump from last year. So , scoring a deal might require more work and creativity. To help us out with that, we brought in Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo.

Lex Lumpkin is multi-talented

Young, talented and spreading awareness. Lex Lumpkin is not only starring in a new Freeform drama "The Watchful Eye", but he is highlighting the importance of teen mental health with "The Hidden Truth", a new short film in which he created, wrote and directed.

Math teacher works his magic!

Our very own Deer Valley High "Math Magician" is back at it again helping high schoolers learn those algebraic equations...this time with help from his students he is releasing his mixtape "Algebra Anthology"

Equitable society for all

Richmond Community Foundation Connects Mobility LABS Manager, Loren Albert shares how the organization thrives to build healthy, thriving communities by identifying the root cause of the circumstances holding those individuals back from fulfilling their potential.