Cal High robotics team gears up for world championship
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The future of robotics is being built right here in the Bay Area — and by some extremely talented students. The California High School robotics team has qualified for the world championship and is hoping the community will help cover costs for students to compete in April.

St. Patrick's Day safety and security during busy SF weekend
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The weather is warming just in time for the SF Giants fan fest and the 175th San Francisco St. Patrick's Day Parade. 

SF Irish Cultural Center: St. Patrick's Day celebrations
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The United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco is tuning up the Irish bagpipes and ready for the 175th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, and a weekend of events including a gala dinner honoring an Irish American actor Bret Iwan who voices Disney's Mickey Mouse. 

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

New show California Politics 360 to launch this weekend
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KCRA's Ashley Zavala, host of California Politics 360, previews what we can expect with the new weekly show that looks at the political landscape of the Golden State with a more nuanced and contextual approach. You can catch the show Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. with an encore Mondays at 7:30 p.m. 

Bay Area heat wave coming
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A significant heat wave is about to hit the Bay Area especially Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 41 latest updates

Friday marks Day 41 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Youth-led concert series in the Bay Area
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Two young Bay Area musicians are turning their passion into opportunity for other artists their age. Eliz and Sergei Sirota Vélez co-founded Break the Noise to create real performance stages for teen musicians. Checkout the NextGen edition stage Sunday March 15, at the San Francisco venue, Bottom of the Hill.

Menlo Park Interfaith Women's  celebration
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Saturday March 14, you an join the Interfaith Women's Celebration. Speakers include Samina Sunday, founder & executive director, of the American Muslim Voice Foundation.  The event is hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, is at 1105 Valparaiso Ave. in Menlo Park.

Two killed in San Jose; neighbor heard arguing
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San Jose police said two men were killed late Thursday night, but they did not provide many more details. 

Diesel prices going up faster than gasoline, long term problems ahead
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Todd Belt, director of the Political Management program at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, talks about the high diesel and gas prices and why these long-term problems won't go away any time soon. 

Sesame Street vs. SeaWorld: Sesame Workshop files lawsuit to end deal

Could Sesame Street, Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie Monster leave SeaWorld soon? Sesame Workshop filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld.

Celebrating Pi Day with Gregory's Gourmet Desserts
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While some people are celebrating Pi Day with the math constant, 'The Nine' focused on a much sweeter version. We celebrated with Gregory Williams, the founder and owner of Gregory's Gourmet Desserts in Oakland.

Airport travel: The 'slopification' of public style
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What you wear to the airport could say more about you than you think. A "tongue-in-cheek" message from Tampa International Airport recently asked travelers not to wear pajamas on flights, and it sparked a huge reaction online. Jennifer Mackey-Mary, a wardrobe stylist and podcaster, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss how our clothes affect the way we are treated. 

The pressure of college decisions
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College acceptance letters are rolling in, and families are increasingly being urged to consider the whole picture when choosing a university. While most focus on cost and distance from home first, experts say things such as campus culture and school values are equally important.