Local nonprofit provides collegiate experience to adults with special needs

Graduating from college is a milestone for many, but not everyone gets that opportunity. The College of Adaptive Arts in Saratoga provides a collegiate experience to adults with special needs. Deanna Pursai, who's the college's co-founder, and Victoria Rivera, who's a student with a bright future in podcasting, joined us on The Nine to talk about the opportunities the College of Adaptive Arts provides.

Companies slow hiring, rescind job offers

Many of the world's biggest companies such as Tesla, Meta and Apple, have slowed hiring in recent weeks, while others have started to rescind job offers. Sid Upadhyay, who's the CEO and co-founder of WizeHire, joined us on The Nine for more insight.

Reminder to stay safe under the sun this 4th of July, and all year long.

KTVU"s Claudine Wong talks to Kaiser Permanente Dermatologist, Dr. David Lee about sun safety. These are the 5 "S" of sun safety to keep in mind all year long, especially on hot summer days. Slip on a shirt Slop on sunscreen (SPF 30-50, Broad Spectrum) Slap on a hat Seek the shade Slide on sunglasses

Zip Trips: Benicia

Mornings on 2 is on the road again and this time Benicia is the destination for a Zip Trip. We find some of the best places to get a bite to eat, hear an incredible youth choir and test your knowledge with trivia from this North Bay city.

Zip Trip: Benicia

This week, the morning show takes a trip to Benicia to discover some good food and visit a children's choir.

Safety tips for the Fourth of July holiday weekend

Whether you're going away or staying around the Bay Area, it's going to be an eventful Fourth of July holiday weekend. Dr. Shawnda Johnson, who's a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, joined us on The Nine, for tips on heat and water safety.

Enjoy Chef Hugh Groman’s 4th of July Cocktail

This Saturday, Chef Hugh Groman will be stopping by Mornings On 2 to share some 4th of July recipes with you. Mix up Chef Hugh’s Strawberry Aperol Collins – the perfect way to celebrate and beat the summer heat!

Lavender Seniors of the East Bay

KTVU's Greg Lee spoke with Victor Aguilar, Jr., President of Lavender Seniors of the East Bay, about the different services they provide to LGBTQ seniors in the East Bay.

Contrast IV Dye Shortage

With the onset of an IV dye shortage among nationwide hospitals, what options do patients have? CT Director and Assistant Professor in UCSF's Dept. of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Dr. Kimberly Kallianos has some insight.

Nonprofit provides women with legal assistance for reproductive rights

Abortion is now illegal or severely restricted in several states, and legal experts say this is just the beginning. Rafa Kidvai, who is the director of the legal defense fund at If/When/How, joined us on Mornings on 2 for more insight, and to talk about the legal resources available.

Bay Area Housing Market Trends

Bay Area Realtor, Patty Barry, talks about buyers/sellers market, adjustable rate mortgages and local trends in the hunt for a house.

LGBTQ Youth Space

LGBTQ Youth Space is a San Jose-based program that provides services such as drop-in peer support and activities and counseling services for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-25. KTVU's Heather Holmes spoke with Adrienne Keel, the director of LGBTQ programs about the importance of community outreach and support.