Breast cancer prevention
Mammograms are a vital part in the prevention and detection of Breast Cancer. Breast Surgery Oncologist, Dr. Benjamin Raber takes us through the importance of screenings and other preventative measures.
Luna Mexicana
Oakland Ballet's Luna Mexicana shows a touching story about live and the hereafter. We got a glimpse of the Dia de los Muertos performance explained by the Choreographer, Ben Briones and Artistic Director Graham Lustig.
Aguacero
Aguacero brings Puerto Rican Bomba to life with song, music and dancing. Founder, Shefali Shah explains that Aguacero is a collective of artists coming together to create something new from what they have learned from their ancestors.
Cirque Italia brings Paranormal Cirque II to the Bay Area
A spooky performance arrives to Mornings on 2. Paranormal Cirque II is currently on tour around the Bay Area, for those who love a good and frightening show. Frank Mallicoat talks to the two hosts about the show, who give us a glimpse of what the crowd might see. Paranormal Cirque II has been traveling around the Bay Area and the Central Valley. They'll be in Lodi, Fairfield, Petaluma, and Monterey for the rest of the month. If you dare, purchase tickets here: https://paranormalcirque.com/The-Tour
Go Zero G
Weightless in space, but never leaving Earth's gravitational pull? Matt Gohd of Go Zero G gives us an insider's guide to what it is like to train like an Astronaut.
Bay Area Cancer Connections
Patients who have ovarian or breast cancer may receive free services from BACC that include counseling, insurance and employment services, and even fitness programs. KTVU highlights the work of Bay Area Cancer Connections as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
World Mental Health Day
The pandemic has brought mental health to the forefront of daily conversations. We had an opportunity to talk with Jenee Johnson from the San Francisco Department of Public Health about feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious and teaching mindfulness.
Para Sa Kultura
Director/Photographer and Bay Area native, Adrian Per shines a light on Filipino life and culture with his new exhibit "Para Sa Kultura".
Local movie theatres stay afloat post pandemic
Many theaters across the country are trying to recover from the pandemic, and now, they are facing the popularity of streaming services. Sunday morning, Derek Zemrak, owner of the Orinda Theatre appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2" to discuss the future of the theater business, and how Tom Cruise's Top Gun sequel saved the year for some struggling in film-related industries.
Armenian food festival in Oakland
Oakland’s Armenian food festival begins tonight at St. Vartan Church: KTVU got a preview of the most popular dishes, including one that sells out every year.
Choose Your Own Adventure, Antarctica!
Artist turned Author, Lily Simonson not only dives deep into the cold waters of Antarctica to draw inspiration for her paintings, but now she has even turned her findings into a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book! You and your kids can catch Simonson in person November 6th at Mrs. Dalloway's on College Avenue in Berkeley for a discussion with groundbreaking scientists Dr. Cameron Coates and Dr. Grant Ballard.
KTVU digital producer flies high in the sky with the Blue Angels
KTVU digital producer Bailey O'Carroll flies high in the sky with the Blue Angels.
Local artist shares paintings and new book about Antarctic adventures
Artist Lily Simonson marries science and art in her paintings and her new book about adventures below the sea ice of Anarctica.
The Navy Quintet
Fleet Week is in full force! The Navy Quintet gave us a taste of what we can expect to hear this week at the various performances around San Francisco this week.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: With October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, KTVU is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society for its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks at two Bay Area events. The walks raise funds for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers.
Who has the best burrito?
Burritos are synonymous with San Francisco's Mission district. San Francisco native, Nico Madrigal-Yankowski, who just happens to write about food for a living, gives us a glimpse into what constitutes the "best burrito"!
Fleet Week 2022!
Fleet Week Officially kicked off today....we caught up with Capt. Martin Robertson, the Commanding Officer of the USS Princeton, and Lt. Jarred Reid-Dixon as ships make their way to the San Francisco Bay.
Fort Myers reporter talks to us about the moment the WINK newsroom flooded as Hurricane Ian made landfall
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat talks with WINK Reporter Andryanna Sheppard who experienced first hand the devastation left by Hurricane Ian. The Fort Myers newstation she works at flooded when Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a category 4 hurricane. She shares how she evacuated from the newsroom, and how she's now helping her coworkers cope with losing their homes.
Getting to know arepas and Venezuelan cuisine.
Mornings on 2 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting Venezuelan cuisine, and the chef behind Arepas en Bici, Victor Aguilar. Chef Victor started his business by delivering homemade arepas around San Francisco on his bike, shortly after being laid off during the pandemic. Today, his business is thriving and is delivering Venezuelan cuisine all over the Bay Area.
Iron Chef Morimoto
Iron Chef Masahuru Morimoto stops by to talk about his latest venture, Momosan Santana Row