Urban Ed Academy
Only 2% of American teachers are African American men, but one Bay Area group is working to change that. The Urban Ed Academy in San Francisco has worked to introduce African American boys to the fields of science, technology, engineering and math with a program led by mentors who are also people of color.
Why Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL matters
Recently fired Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has sued the NFL and several of its teams, alleging that there is a pattern of racism in its hiring decisions. FOX Sport Radio's Amy Dash talks to KTVU's Sal Castaneda about what's at stake in the case.
College enrollment on the decline for several years in a row
UC Berkeley Professor Tolani Britton spoke to Mornings on 2 about the implications behind the latest data.
GIVING DAY: Urban Ed Academy
KTVU talks with the executive director of Urban Ed Academy, a group dedicated to increasing Black male teacher representation in San Francisco
San Francisco, Oakland to adjust pandemic restrictions next week
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
Demand for homes in the Bay Area remains high, while home inventory has hit record-lows
Deidre Joyner explains why demand for homes in the Bay Area remains high, while home inventory has hit record-lows.
San Jose mayor talks gun crackdown, homelessness
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo discusses the city's desire to crack down on guns by requiring owners have an insurance policy as well as San Jose's growing homeless problem.
Lessons learned two years after first reported COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
UCSF Dr. Jeanne Noble spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine as Friday marks two years since the CDC reported the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Jewish groups rethinking safety after synagogue standoff in Texas
Eran Hazary, associate director of the American Jewish Committee, discusses the safety and security after the synagogue standoff in Texas and the importance of having close ties with police departments and interfaith relations
San Jose police investigate deadly carjacking shooting
Police in San Jose say officers shot and killed a suspected car jacker, after he fired at them. Parents picked up kids at a nearby daycare just an hour before. KTVU's James Torrez reports.
Oakland A's president says it's Howard Terminal or bust
Oakland A's president Dave Kaval said the team is not interested in staying at the Coliseum, it's the Howard Terminal or bust. That said, he also said he is still considering Las Vegas as an alternative.
Mental Health Association of San Francisco
KTVU's Frank Mallicoat talked with the CEO of the Mental Health Association of San Francisco about the help line and other services that are available.
Oaktown Jazz Workshops
Oaktown Jazz Workshops is a non-profit, community-based, cultural education organization dedicated to passing on the tradition of jazz music to young people through music instruction, educational presentations and live concerts. KTVU's Sal Castaneda talks with a member of the organization to learn more.
Supreme Court hands White House a setback in vaccine mandate case
Saint Mary's College Politics Professor Steve Woolpert spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the other tactics the Biden administration could use to navigate around the Supreme Court's latest decision.
Data from waste water shows COVID infections on the decline.
Wastewater facilities in Santa Clara County show the level of COVID19 infections are leveling off. KTVU's James Torrez explains why scientists like this measurement compared to clinical testing.
Pandemic causes homebuyers to shop earlier than usual
Vanessa Bergmark, the owner of Red Oak Realty in the East Bay, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about some of the home buying patterns emerging already in 2022.
President Biden voices support for abolishing the Senate filibuster
San Francisco State University Political Science Professor Rebecca Eissler spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the implications of the president's plea.
San Francisco mayor talks omicron, Tenderloin
San Francisco Mayor London Breed discusses a range of topics from omicron to safety in the Tenderloin.
What are the reliability of at-home COVD tests
UCSF Dr. Peter Ching-Hong discusses the reliability of at-home COVID tests.
COVID-19 concerns linger in the classroom
Stanford Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about some of the challenges facing parents, students, and teachers.