Preparing for college as a high school student
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College counselor and author Beth Heller Gelles joins Mornings on 2 to share her tips and advice for Bay Area high school students getting ready for college.

Brave New Voices returns to the Bay Area
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Brave New Voices Executive Co-Producer Darius Parker and 2026 Finalist Tatenda "Tay Tay" Marimo appeared on "Mornings on 2" to talk about the world's largest youth poetry slam and festival, marking 30 years since local nonprofit Youth Speaks brought Brave New Voices to life.

'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
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She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.

'Vallejo' single gaining buzz: Jourdan Jade, rising artist making waves
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She’s blending Rap and R&B with stories of ambition, perseverance, and hometown pride. Vallejo artist Jourdan Jade shares how her music career has grown and why representing the Bay Area remains at the center of everything she creates.

The Bastille Day SF Festival
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From Paris to communities throughout France, Bastille Day is being commemorated with colorful ceremonies, and live entertainment. Here at home, Bay Area residents will also have the opportunity to experience French culture during San Francisco’s annual Bastille Day Festival at Embarcadero Plaza on Saturday, July 18. Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France, and Chloé Soroquère, secretary of The Official Committee of French American Organizations, give insight.

Trump fires members of election commission
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Georgetown law professor explains what the impact of President Trump firing two key members of the election commission ahead  of the midterms.

Oakland’s In Lak’ech Dance Academy
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What started as a vision to create a dance space where LGBTQ+ people and allies could be their authentic selves has grown into a thriving Bay Area nonprofit. In Lak'ech Dance Academy co-founders, Angélica Medina and Jahaira Fajardo, talk weekly classes, and events. First class if free.

Who owns your digital identity?
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Artificial intelligence can now clone a person’s voice or likeness in just minutes, raising major concerns about fraud, and identity theft. A bipartisan bill moving through Congress aims to give every American—not just celebrities the legal right to control how their voice and image are used in the age of AI. Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, gives insight.

Venezuela capitol hill focus: human rights and rebuilding
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A congressional hearing Wednesday, is set to examine ongoing human rights concerns in Venezuela, while economists say any lasting recovery will depend on how the country manages its oil revenues, restructures debt, and rebuilds public trust. Mariana Atencio, a Venezuelan-American geopolitical analyst, and speaker, gives insight.

A taste of Argentina before kickoff
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The World Cup semifinal is here, with England and Argentina renewing one of soccer’s most historic matchups. In Oakland, 9 Julio Empanada Kitchen is turning game day into a celebration, serving up Argentine-inspired empanadas as fans gather to cheer on every minute of the action.

Pet heat safety: staying cool in the summer
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That sidewalk may not look hot, but it can burn your dog’s paws in seconds. With triple-digit temperatures expected in some inland areas, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to rethink outdoor routines before the afternoon heat peaks. Dr. Melissa Jacobs, SF SPCA Hospital Medical Director, gives insight.

Tech, talent, and opportunity
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If you are among the seven million plus people who are unemployed and looking for a job or just looking for something better than what you have now. Workplace experts say there's a shift happening that could lead to securing something better than a job or even a career. Chris Papa, founding partner of Jackson Lucas, a global executive search and organizational consulting firm, gives insight.

The Future of Cancer Care
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There will be over 2 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the United States this year. But doctors say there is new hope, for what some call the future of cancer care: targeted therapies. Dr. Shane Dormady with El Camino Health joins Mornings on 2 to discuss why more patients have hope than ever before.

Building safer communities for black Youth
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Repeated exposure to violence and uncertainty can leave lasting emotional and mental health effects on young people. Dr. Aisha Mays, an adolescent medicine physician and founder of Dream Youth Clinic, gives insight.

Blackouts exposure Cuba’s energy crisis
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Cuba has suffered another nationwide blackout, the second in just one week, leaving millions without reliable electricity. Aging power plants, chronic fuel shortages, and decades of underinvestment have pushed the electrical grid to the brink. Now, many are asking whether the country’s energy crisis has reached a breaking point. Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban & Caribbean History at the University of Florida, gives insight.