Welcoming all: how SF schools aid immigrant families

Immigrants? rights groups say some parents are afraid to send their children to school in the face of fears about immigration enforcement. Frank Lara, executive vice president, at the United Educators of San Francisco and Geri Almanza, treasurer at the union, explain what's being done to help families feel safe and whether students are in fact staying home.

Lila Downs lights up D�a de los Muertos in Berkeley

One of Berkeley?s biggest D�a de los Muertos celebrations goes on amid increased fears by some in the Latino community. In the face of enhanced Immigration enforcement, how Mexican American Grammy winner Lila Downs, brought love and strength to the Bay Area. The festive event was held at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall.

Understanding health insurance premiums

Glenn Melnick, a professor of health economics and finance at the University of Southern California breaks down what?s driving these rising costs and what consumers can expect next year.

Solving math anxiety this spooky season

Turn seasonal gourds into hands-on learning tools ? Mathnasium joins us to show us how we can help kids practice counting, measuring, estimating, and problem-solving in a creative (and slightly messy) way.

Inside the Dreamer movement

Across the country, families are being torn apart, protections are ending, and uncertainty is growing. But Dreamers have never backed down. Krsna Avila, legal director at Cornell Law School - Path2Papers, explains what?s at stake for these young immigrants and what advocates can learn from their historic movement.

From Oaxaca to Berkeley: Lila Downs celebrates identity through music

Grammy and Latin Grammy award?winning singer and songwriter, Lila Downs, returns to the Bay Area. Her annual D?a de Los Muertos performances will take place in Berkeley, with a vibrant set of songs that remind us how even in uncertain times, the ancestors still have something to say.

Celebrating Saving Senior Dogs Week with a Petaluma nonprofit

It's the 7th annual Saving Senior Dogs Week, a time to spotlight the older, and often overlooked dogs, who still have so much love to give. Alice Mayn, the executive director of Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma, joined us on 'The Nine' to share how the nonprofit is leading a nationwide effort to help senior dogs find their forever homes.

Doctor stresses importance of early detection during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is a heavy focus on the power of early detection. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Dawn Nwamuo, a radiologist and breast imaging specialist at Kaiser Permanente San Leandro, joined us on 'The Nine,' to discuss why catching it early can make all the difference.

Health premiums set to jump in 2026

Health insurance premiums are set to jump again next year, rising twice as much as inflation. Open enrollment begins November first in California, and analysts say the surge could hit both workers and employers hard. To help breakdown what's driving the rising costs and what consumers can expect next year. We're joined by Glenn Melnick, a professor of health economics and finance at the University of Southern California.

Celebrating every child with Jack's Basket

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month: a time to celebrate the abilities, accomplishments, and diversity of people with down syndrome. Lisa Nevin, the director of programs and development at Jack's Basket, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss how the nonprofit is helping to give families a supportive start to life with a child who has down syndrome.

Half of U.S. adults diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, CDC says

The month of October marks ADHD Awareness Month, but it's not just children who struggle to focus or sit still. Dr. Jackie Shiels, a clinical psychologist with Kaiser Permanente, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss why more adults are learning they've been living with undiagnosed ADHD their entire lives.