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Protecting your money from scammers

Consumers have reported losing an average of more than $10 billion annually to imposter scams in recent years. Evelyn Patino, consumer banking region executive at Bank of America, gives insight.

Bay Area homeownership dilemma

The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.

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New Hampshire primary election on Tuesday

Voters head to the polls in New Hampshire today and a senate seat is up for grabs. Voters will also choose nominees for the house, governor and other state offices. Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan breaks down what this could mean for the midterm elections in November.

Canada tariffs take effect

The fight between President Trump and Canada continues, About $20 billion of retaliatory tariffs from Canada on U.S. products take effect today. Financial advisor Chris Markowski explains what the short term impact could be for these tariffs.

Student Sleep Week Campaign

American Academy of Sleep Medicine is promoting a campaign from September 14-18, National Student Sleep Week. 

Analysis of U.S. negotiating with Ukraine & Russia

UC Santa Cruz Professor Nolan Higdon discusses political issues, including U.S. negotiations with Russia and Ukraine, Gov. Newsom's trip to the deep South, and President Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting.

Succeeding in the college admissions process

Author & college admissions adviser, Beth Gelles, discussed what high school students and their families need to be doing this fall, to set themselves up for success in the college admissions process.

Berkeley's Oceanview Diner: Where community gathers

For generations of Berkeley families, breakfast comes with a side of memories. Now, Oceanview Diner is carrying on the legacy of the restaurant that stood in this spot for decades, bringing back familiar food, longtime staff and a renewed commitment to creating a workplace where employees and customers feel valued.

Marijuana smoking reaches record high

A recent Gallup survey found that smoking marijuana among U.S. adults reached an all time high, while smoking cigarettes is down. We asked an expert about the pros and cons about the new data.

Ensambles Ballet Folklórico de San Francisco celebrates 30 years

Ensambles Ballet Folklórico de San Francisco will celebrate 30 years of preserving and presenting Mexico’s rich folkloric traditions with Anniversary of the Pearl. Saturday, September 5, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, September 6, at 2 p.m., at the Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

TPS to expire and DACA abroad travel ends

For years, temporary protected status has given Salvadoran immigrants a way to live and work legally in the united states. But those protections are set to end September 9th. Now, a new immigration ruling could also have major consequences for DACA recipients who have used or are considering using advance parole to travel abroad. Adriana Contreras, an immigration attorney at Centro Legal de La Raza in Oakland, gives insight.

Analyzing current hurricanes and El Niño

Ryan Truchelut, Co-Founder, President and Chief Meteorologist of WeatherTiger talks about Hurricane Karina and the forecasts of perhaps the strongest El Niño ever recorded.

Science behind Grand Canyon floods

The Grand Canyon is one of the nation’s most visited natural wonders, but this week’s disaster is a stark reminder that extreme weather can transform its landscape in a matter of minutes. Victor Baker, regents' professor of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, at University of Arizona, gives insight.

Oakland's Family Search Center reopens

Today marks the reopening of the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center and Family Search Center after three months of construction and improvements. The free community resource is open to anyone looking to trace their roots, explore historical records, or preserve treasured family photographs and recordings. Rudiger and Laurie Wolf, directors of the Oakland Family Search Center, give insight.

The AI boom and demand for data centers

Data centers are promising jobs, investment and economic growth, but neighbors want to know what comes with them. The fight playing out in Bay Area communities is part of a much bigger national debate over who benefits and who bears the cost. Daniel Aldrich, a Dean's Professor of Resilience at Northeastern University, gives insight.

Finding a job as artificial intelligence changes recruiting

Artificial intelligence is transforming the recruiting process, so how can workers make sure they don’t get lost in the crowd? Keiyana Arnold, founder of Werk The Room, has tips for standing out, telling your story and knowing when it’s time to make a career pivot.

The story behind the book 'Face to Face with Whitey Bulger'

Boston crime reporter Bob Ward joins us live to discuss his new co-authored book, Face to Face with Whitey Bulger. He details how an FBI agent's exclusive post-arrest interview with the former America's Most Wanted fugitive came to light.

Protecting your skin year-round

Kaiser Permanente Dermatologist Dr. Anne Seidler joins us to explain the importance of wearing sunscreen year-round, and the dangers of Melanoma.

What caused the Nepal flood wave?

Nepal’s disaster authority raised sharply the number of missing to 1,924 on Friday. Umesh Haritashya, director of sustainability program at University of Dayton, gives insight. Haritashya is helping an international group of scientists investigate the catastrophic flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.

Santa Clara welcomes JETSET Pilates

JETSET Pilates is bringing its modern reformer workouts to the Bay Area with the opening of its first local studio at Rivermark Plaza in Santa Clara. The grand opening is Saturday, August 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 PM. Shan Dey, the franchise owner, and Mariam Garfova, share what to expect.

Puerto Rico's water crisis and drought disaster declaration

The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico. Pearl Marvell, editor at Yale Climate Connections, gives insight on the water crisis across the U.S. Caribbean territory.

Filipino-inspired vegan cuisine with Chef Reina

Chef Reina Montenegro is bringing her signature Filipino flavors and plant-forward cooking to a new experience at San Francisco's Laughing Monk on Fulton Street. Here is a preview of her new menu.

Artificial intelligence and college applications

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process. As colleges rethink how they evaluate applicants, questions around authenticity, and credibility are taking center stage. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.

Dolly Parton's legacy of giving

Dolly Parton, was a symbol of generosity, whose philanthropic work spanned literacy, ​disaster relief, medical research and support for marginalized communities and racial justice. Marissa Moss, music journalist at Rolling Stone, reflects on Parton's life and legacy.

Trump administration to target asylum seekers

The Trump administration is taking aim at foreigners who entered the country legally as tourists or business travelers, but later applied for asylum. The State Department says those visas were issued with the expectation that visitors would return home and now the administration says it is moving to revoke them. Luis Cortes Romero, immigration attorney at Novo Legal Group, gives insight.

U.S. threatening with new Iran sanctions

Iran’s economy is under growing strain, with its currency plunging to a record low against the dollar. Now the United States is threatening additional sanctions, while regional leaders are heading to Tehran for talks that could have implications for the broader standoff. Negah Angha, visiting fellow, at King's College London, gives insight.

AI and the future of music

Local rap artist and tech expert Kaila Love discusses the growing use of AI in music and what it could mean for artists and the future of the industry.

Postpartum depression awareness

Kaiser Permanente OB-GYN Dr. Mibhali Bhalala explains what parents should know about postpartum depression, including how to recognize the symptoms and where to turn for support.

Bay Area Stop for Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

Urania Chien, Co-founder and managing partner of the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck and Cafe appeared on 'Mornings on 2' to talk about the final summer stop for the truck in the Bay Area.

Ice Cube returns to Bay Area for major concert

Legendary entertainer and business entrepreneur, Ice Cube appeared on 'Mornings on 2' to talk about his big concert at SAP Center in San Jose. He will take the stage with Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort.

Survey finds back-to-school spending pressures on parents

Dr. Erica Rashure: financial therapist, educator and Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance, appeared on 'Mornings on 2' to discuss a survey detailing the pressures on parents to pay for their child's back-to-school costs.

New Form of Mastectomy Can Spare Nipple & Chest Skin

El Camino Health is among the first in the region, to offer breast cancer patients, a much less invasive type of mastectomy. Doctors say there's limited scarring, and women can return to everyday life feeling confident, and closer to their natural look. El Camino Health surgical oncologist Dr. Kaye Lu joins Mornings on 2 to discuss the new procedure.

Los Gatos' Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn food spots

What do you get when a mother turns her children’s favorite foods into a business? Two restaurant concepts built around family, food and memories. Breaking Dawn Brunch and Firstborn are bringing that story  and some creative Asian-inspired dishes  to Los Gatos. Liz Truong  and her family share their story.

Medi-Cal Changes : what you need to know

Medi-Cal is changing and thousands of Contra Costa County residents are already losing coverage. We’ll break down what’s happening, what HR1 means for non-citizens, and what everyone needs to know to stay enrolled as new requirements take effect. Marivel Mendoza, co-founder of Hijas del Campo, gives insight.

From gamers air traffic controllers

The FAA has now hired more than 2,000 air traffic controllers after its campaign recruiting  video gamers. Hassan Shahidi, president and CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation, gives insight.

Colombia and Venezuela: what makes a building survive

From Indonesia to Colombia to Venezuela, powerful earthquakes are leaving a trail of death and destruction. But magnitude is only part of the story. Juan Caicedo, chair of the department of civil and environmental engineering at The University of South Carolina, gives insight.

Protecting your money from scammers

Consumers have reported losing an average of more than $10 billion annually to imposter scams in recent years. Evelyn Patino, consumer banking region executive at Bank of America, gives insight.

Hayward's El Taquito Dos, a family recipe for success

From the original El Taquito to El Taquito Dos in Hayward, the family has kept the tradition alive. For many customers, a visit is about more than a meal, it’s about memories of growing up, and now sharing those memories with the next generation. Oralia Padilla and Jorge Espinosa, co-owners of El Taquito Dos, share their story and famous dishes.

Oakland PRIDE: what to know

Oakland pride is kicking off with a vibrant parade through downtown this weekend. The parade is from 10:30AM to Noon  Sunday, August 16.

Napa's trendy Rydable's: History on wheels

You can see Napa from a lot of different perspectives — but these founders wanted to make the experience more personal. We’re taking a ride with a mother-and-daughter team who built their business around showing people their city. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story

Napa Valley Rydables: New way to see Napa's history

A mother and daughter are putting a family spin on Napa sightseeing. Their Rydables tours combine a ride through downtown with stories about the city’s history and landmarks. Karen Kaiser and Nancie Cameron, share their story.