Man charged in Pleasanton double killings of ex-girlfriend's mom, brother

A man charged in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.

Oakland Zoo celebrates 'milestone' birth of monkey

The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said. 

Man, woman found shot to death in San Jose parking lot

A man and a woman were found shot to death late Tuesday morning in a San Jose parking lot, authorities said.

Black Vines celebrating 15 years this weekend
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Black Vines is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Berkeley this weekend. Fern Stroud, the founder of Black Vines, and Chris Wachira, the founder of Wachira Wines, joined us on 'The Nine' ahead of the event. 

Man shot dead on Bethel Island: Contra Costa County Sheriff

A man was shot dead on Bethel Island and now Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies are trying to figure out who did it and why.

A taste of Guerneville's Saucy Mama's Jook Joint
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Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.

Mini-sabbaticals, adult 'gap years' growing in popularity
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The 9-to-5 isn't the only path anymore. A growing number of professionals are stepping away from their careers for mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and even so-called micro-retirements. Kia Afcari, the director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight on the trend.

Unpopular Trump aiming to reset during State of the Union address
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Todd Belt, political management program director at the George Washington University, comments on what to expect during President Trump's State of the Union address.

AI, exams, and equity
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Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.

Well-known Sikh volunteer kidnapped in Tracy, found dead near Lake Berryessa

Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target. 

Why these California counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense amid Trump’s crackdown

With the Trump administration escalating immigration enforcement, several California cities and counties are setting aside public funds to help immigrants build legal defenses and support rapid response networks.

Fred Finch's New Crisis Residential Program
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Fred Finch Youth and Family Services CEO Tom Alexander talks about new crisis residential program ahead of groundbreaking ceremony.

Alameda police make arrests after business break-ins

Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries. 

Tourists return to Bay Area after cartel violence strands travelers in Puerto Vallarta

Bay Area travelers are describing fear and uncertainty after cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta left tourists sheltering in place, hiding inside an airport and scrambling to get home.

SF lawmaker pitches bill aimed at streamlining takeover of electrical grid

San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.

Mother and son shot dead in Pleasanton mourned

The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.