Workforce Trends

Quiet quitting, boomeranging and work-from-home are major talking points in today's job market. LinkedIn's Blair Heitmann breaks down what it all means, not only for first-timers, but for those looking to change jobs as well.

Bullet train to the Bay

High-speed transportation from San Jose to San Francisco is one step closer to becoming a reality. Boris Lipkin from the California High-Speed Rail Authority explains the latest in this monumental milestone.

Oakland's Vegan Trail

Plant-based food makes it way to "The Town". With over 20 restaurants offering everything from Filipino to Mexican to Ethiopian and everything in between, the Oakland Vegan Trail has something for everyone looking to spice up their lives.

New law offers relief for traffic ticket costs

Traffic tickets, or late fees for not paying them on time, can set drivers back hundreds, or even thousands of dollars. A new state law that took effect last month is aiming to change that. However, some people might not know it exists. Rio Scharf, an attorney for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, joined us on The Nine to tell us about how this new law can help drivers.

California therapy dogs help first responders through stressful work

Being on the frontlines can be physically and mentally challenging, and first responders often feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated. One organization in the Bay Area aims to relieve that stress. The executive director and founder of First Responder Therapy Dogs spoke with KTVU's Claudine Wong.

Independent film 'The Mirror Game' debuts in San Jose

“The Mirror Game” is an independent film about two childhood friends who spend a life-altering weekend in Las Vegas. The film was shot in just 5 days inside a Las Vegas hotel room. Director William J. Stribling, screenwriter Marissa Flaxbart, and actress Teya Patt joined KTVU's Claudine Wong.

UCSF to study long Covid

Long Covid results from the physical and mental health symptoms that last long after an initial infection including fatigue, shortness of breath and anxiety to name a few. Dr. Kim Rhoads of UCSF's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics walks us through the process of how this study works.

Supporting mental health of California kids

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new efforts to address California kids' mental health including plans to add 40,000 mental health professionals and 10,000 school counselors. KTVU's Alex Savidge speaks with Saun-Toy Trotter, program manager at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland about the measure.

Mullets are making a comeback

Eleven-year-old Mason Padilla is the only kid from California vying for the top prize in the U.S.A. Mullet Championship.

Pittsburg Jazz, Blues and Funk Festival returns this weekend

The Pittsburg Jazz, Blues and Funk Festival is making a return this weekend. The two-day event kicks off this Saturday, and is free to the public. Ashley Johnson and Kolette Simonton, who are community outreach coordinators for the city of Pittsburg, joined us on The Nine for a breakdown of everything you need to know about the music festival.

Marking 50 years in business with 1972 prices

Pizza Pirate in Benicia marks 50 years in business by celebrating with a special promotion. The restaurant is selling pizza for the same price that it was back in 1972 when it first opened. KTVU's Claudine Wong took a visit and made some pizzas with the restaurant's owner, Patrick Abshire.

Richmond Pulse

The Richmond Pulse is a hyperlocal news organization led by youth journalists who cover the issues that are important to their neighborhoods. Plus, it is the only English-Spanish news service in the East Bay city.

Innovation is key to Dairy Farmers during a drought

The drought has impacted everything from backyards to wildlife to dairy farms. We spoke with Jennifer Beretta of Beretta Family Farms to get an idea of the struggles the lack of water has placed on our farmers and what resolutions are being implemented to help them survive these extreme conditions.

Save The Brave

Retired Major Scott A. Huesing rides cross country raising awareness about suicide prevention for Veterans. His Save the Brave program also raises funds to help Vets along his journey.