Food on hold: SNAP families facing hard choices
Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP deputy director at the Food Research & Action Center, gives update on state of food assistance programs.
Staying safe during Halloween
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports an average of 3200 Halloween related injuries at emergency rooms each year. From carving pumpkins to tripping and falling while trick or treating. Joining us to talk about Halloween safety is Doctor Stephanie Chao, a pediatric surgeon at Stanford Children's Health.
Oakland Ballers partner with Pixar for 'Town Flicks'
The Pioneer League champion baseball team, the Oakland Ballers are teaming up with Emeryville, Pixar Studios and Cal State East Bay in Hayward for a free screening of the animated hit Coco. Casey Pratt, Vice President of Communications and Fan Entertainment with the Oakland Ballers joined us on the Noon to talk about the event.
Clergy-led walk and vigil highlights immigrant rights
Reverend Penny Nixon, Faith Director at the Housing Leadership Council, talks bay area clergy walk and vigil to stand with immigrant families.
San Francisco’s Nancy Pelosi to step down
Michele Swers, professor of American Government, at Georgetown University, gives insight on San Francisco representative Nancy Pelosi's announces to not rerun for reelection.
Special election: how Sonoma County voters are showing up
Evelyn Mendez, with the registrar of voters in Sonoma County gives insight on north bay voter turnout during special election.
Tips on making a festive non-alcoholic drinks at home
After health considerations led her to cut back on alcohol, Oakland author, Jennifer Newens, was inspired to create her own book of recipes for mocktails. The book, "Monday Night Mocktails, 52 Drinks to Start The Week," includes seasonal drinks for every week of the year.
California Voter Foundation
As Californians cast their ballots to decide the future of the nation's congressional districts, some say trust in the process has never been more important. On this Giving Day, KTVU spoke with the president and founder of the California Voter Foundation, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, to discuss how her foundation helps voters cut through confusion and misinformation.
HeadCount: Civic engagement through music, community
From arenas tours to music festivals: some organizations are turning concert crowds, HeadCount, stages nonpartisan voter registration drives at more than 1,000 live events each year.
Newsom’s calculated California moves
Neither Governor Newsom nor President Trump are on Californian's ballots in today's election, but prop 50 is shaping up to be a California versus the White House battle. It seeks a redrawing of congressional districts in an effort to allow democrats to take five seats and potentially, control of the house of representatives from republicans. The move is in response to similar measures in Texas and other states at the urging of President Trump. Andres Quintero, political science professor, at Evergreen Valley College gives insight.
Sixty years on, Oakland Ballet still dances for its city
Oakland Ballet celebrating six decades of dance, community, and legacy. Graham Lustig, artistic director of the organization, talks importance of funding local arts.
Fate of SNAP benefits
The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP food benefits but it will pay out only half the amount people normally get. David Super, Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, expands on developments.
Mortgage rates jump amid economy concerns
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate last week, but the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage jumped 20 basis points following the announcement.
'Medium' levels of RSV detected in South Bay wastewater
Health officials are warning Bay Area families that RSV cases are starting to climb. The virus is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations, and can cause serious lung infections in babies and older adults. Santa Clara County is already reporting 'medium' levels of RSV in wastewater samples from San Jose, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale.
From oven to newsroom: a taste of pan de muerto
Pan de muerto, translated as bread of the dead, is one of Mexico’s most cherished Día de los Muertos traditions — a symbol of love, memory, and celebration. This week, we visited Las Montañas Supermarket in Hayward to learn how it’s made, and the bakers even shared a few loaves with our newsroom.
San Pablo Día de los Muertos with Los Cenzontles
Eugene Rodriguez, founder and director of Los Cenzontles, talks Día de los Muertos celebration.
Origins of Halloween dates back thousands of years to Ireland
Hundreds of millions of people around the world celebrate Halloween, but only one place can lay claim to its origins. In fact, the spooky holiday started in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. Gabe Saglie, a senior editor at Travelzoo, gave us a closer look at the origins of Halloween.
Hidden dangers on Halloween: Why the spookiest night of the year Is also one of the riskiest for children
Halloween is a night full of costumes and candy, but it can pose hidden dangers. From dark streets packed with trick-or-treaters, to drivers who may not be paying attention: it's actually one of the most dangerous nights of the year for children if you look at emergency room statistics.
Time change affects our 'body clocks,' study finds
It's time to 'fall back' once again as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end Sunday. While some enjoy moving their clocks back for that extra hour of sleep, medical experts warn that time change this weekend can have a harmful impact on our 'body clocks.'
Candy overload? water Is the secret weapon
Rich Razgaitis, national hydration and water expert, gives tips on surviving the Halloween sugar rush.