'The Nine' celebrates National Kitten Day with FAAS

Wednesday is National Kitten Day, a day meant to celebrate our furry friends under a year old. However, with animal shelters overwhelmed by the annual kitten season, there's a need for foster families. The Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter joined us on 'The Nine' with two adoptable kittens to provide more insight.

TMZ's Harvey Levin talks Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' trial

Testimony is underway in the trial of actor Alec Baldwin. He's facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the deadly shooting on the 'Rust' movie set back in 2021. TMZ's Harvey Levin joined us on 'The Nine' to talk more about what to expect from the trial.

Supply Bank

SupplyBank.org partners with local organizations to distribute essential goods to under-resourced communities, by providing diapers, personal protective equipment, school supplies and more.

Popular weight loss, diabetes drugs potentially linked to blindness

Researchers at Harvard Medical School say they've found a potential link between drugs meant for weight loss and diabetes, and a rare eye condition that could cause blindness. Scientists went through more than 17,000 records collected over six years, since drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy hit the market. They found that those who took the drugs were at a much higher risk of developing the disease. We talked with Dr. Nisha Patel, an obesity specialist with Sutter Health, for more insight.

Heat impact on climate change

Parts of the Bay Area and the west coast reached record highs over the weekend. The heat we've seen around the region has also amplified raging wildfires, leaving many to see the undeniable impacts of climate change.

'Summer of Awe' lights up San Francisco skies

The laser light display lighting up San Francisco is sticking around for the summer. Illuminate’s Ben Davis joins Mornings on 2 to talk about the ‘Summer of Awe’ light series, as well as the future of the Bay Bridge lights.

Local high schoolers host financial literacy classes

Some Alameda High School students are stepping up to help their community manage their finances. Andrew Nguyen and Kurtis Wong have stared “Finance by the Bay," to help their peers better understand how to manage their money.

Best of the Bay Celebration showcases SF's finest food and talent

The 23rd Annual Best of the Bay Celebration is Saturday, July 13th. San Francisco Magazine and Modern Luxury are hosting the event, which features the best chefs, mixologists and creatives at The Conservatory at One Sansome. Celebrity chef Tyler Florence, whose Miller & Lux steakhouse was just named the magazine's best steakhouse, is among the participants. He joined KTVU's Betty Yu and publisher Autumn O'Keefe on set. Proceeds from Best of the Bay benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Tips from Kaiser Permanente during the heat wave

As the heat wave continues, doctors are warning about the dangers of exercising in the heat. Dr. Rita Ng of Kaiser Permanente joins us live to discuss the precautions you should take if you plan to exercise outdoors during the heat wave.

CocoKids

CocoKids is a nonprofit dedicating its resources to supporting children, families and early educators with a wide range of free and low-cost programs. John Jones, the organization's executive director, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight into how It helps parents get their children ready for success in school and life.

Inaugural class graduates from Checkr's apprenticeship program

Checkr's apprenticeship program is designed to help those who've been convicted and served time, get into the workforce and turn their lives around. The year-long program provides a salary, benefits and on-the-job training, in an effort to address the high unemployment rate among formerly incarcerated people. Now, its inaugural class has graduated.

Fireworks safety amid heat wave

As the temperatures heat up ahead of the 4th of July holiday, officials are warning people against the use of illegal fireworks. Division Chief Randall West from the Alameda County Fire Department joined us on 'The Nine,' about why they can be dangerous and deadly, and start devastating grass fires.

Keep Tahoe Blue This Holiday Weekend

The nonprofit the League To Save Lake Tahoe works year-round to protect the lake and keep it pristine. It is preparing for an influx of visitors on its busiest day of the year - July 4th. Every summer, the trash left behind by irresponsible beachgoers threatens the health of the lake. The League will be hosting an annual beach cleanup with volunteers on July 5th. CEO Darcie Collins shared ways everyone can pitch in to help keep the region's popular beaches clean and healthy for generations to come. The League also works with public and private partners to make changes that improve and preserve the environment in Lake Tahoe.