Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland

A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.

COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate

A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.

Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills

A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.

San Jose aligns with state guidelines, repeals mask requirement for most indoor settings

Masks will no longer be required indoors in most places across San Jose after the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to align with the state's masking guidelines. 

Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks

For nearly two years, costumed characters at U.S. Disney parks have kept their distance from visitors because of the pandemic. They haven't been able to give hugs, sign autographs or interact up close with fans

Restaurant week and Off the Grid return to San Francisco

Dining out is back on the menu for San Francisco foodies looking for something to do. San Francisco Restaurant Week launched on Friday as well as Off the Grid.

Redwood City music fest is a father's love letter to son's memory

The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.

Driving factors behind the Great Resignation
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Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the latest employment figures that show a high number of workers quitting jobs and finding new employment elsewhere.

Mark Ibañez's 'Vinyl Room' shows his first love was music before sports

KTVU sports director Mark Ibañez's 43-year-career comes to a close at a peculiar time where he mostly broadcast from a makeshift-home studio that came to be known as The Vinyl Room.

California lawmakers extend eviction ban for some renters

Tens of thousands of Californians facing eviction on Friday for not paying their rent will get to stay in their homes for at least another three months after Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis signed a law to extend protections just hours before they were scheduled to expire.

Antioch tenants fight for comprehensive protections

"The local government needs to prioritize people and not these corporate landlords who come in, buy up all the property and make it unaffordable for the people who actually live here," said tenant and activist Rocheall Pierre.

COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says

WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.

FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older

U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Ruby Princess sails away from San Francisco without passengers who tested COVID positive

One passenger is worried that COVID testing seems to be on an honor system. She suspects some passengers may not have tested to avoid having to quarantine and miss out on all the cruise activities.

Inflation's effect on long-term financial goals
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Ryan Dennehy, a principal at California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how inflation is causing current workers and recent retirees alike to reconsider some of their long-term plans.

Convoy protesting COVID mandates rolling on to California

A group of truck drivers protesting COVID-19 mandates on roads and highways around the Washington, D.C., area in recent weeks will head to California next, an organizer announced Sunday night.