Industrial arts school The Crucible abruptly closes its doors, leaves staff, students in the dark

Oakland institution The Crucible, an industrial arts school that offers welding, blacksmithing and glassblowing classes, has temporarily closed its doors and canceled all classes and events. Artists, staff, faculty and students were not informed prior to the closure, leaving them uncertain about the road ahead.

Bay Area Cancer Connections expands mobile support for breast cancer patients
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Bay Area Cancer Connections Executive Director Rina Bello spoke to The Four on KTVU to highlights how the nonprofit provides holistic, personalized support for patients navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. . BACC offers a range of free resources, including a wig and prosthetics boutique, educational programming, and financial assistance to complement clinical care. 

Dispute over alleged non-citizen voter ballots
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Sonoma State University Political Science Professor David McCuan on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on Monday with regards to a dispute over some 20,000 ballots in the State of California.  The Department of Justice alleges they belong to noncitizen voters and thus should be invalid. 

San Jose installs physical barriers to cut down on sideshow activity
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San Jose is looking to physical barriers in the middle of some larger intersections to try to stop sideshows from starting in the first place; $500,000 in federal funding is helping with overall traffic safety efforts. 

Federal court rules against DOJ in suit over California voter roles
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An appeals court on Monday declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belongs to noncitizen voters. Tony Lopresti, Santa Clara County Counsel says this has been a disturbing attempt by the federal government to interfere in elections. 

This Bay Area city is set to be the latest to lose a Safeway store

Safeway is set to close another location in the Bay Area. The company said employees have been notified of next month's closure.

Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during 6-day Las Vegas work trip, deputies say

A Florida mom has been arrested on charges of child neglect after she allegedly left her four children home alone for nearly a week while she flew to Las Vegas for work, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Kayaker glides through Mill Valley floodwaters
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A kayaker navigates floodwaters covering local roads following coastal flooding in Marin County.

Mill Valley: Paddleboarder spotted on submerged roads
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A paddleboarder was spotted navigating flooded Mill Valley streets following Monday's coastal flooding in Marin County. Officials warn residents to avoid traveling through standing floodwaters.

Man stuck in flooded car in Mill Valley | KTVU
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Roads are closed on Miller Avenue in Mill Valley. Watch as a man got stuck in his flooded car. Caltrans said this flooding is normal for this time of year. 

First-time homebuyer programs & San Francisco housing market
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Mortgage rates are climbing, reaching their highest levels in nearly three years. As of October 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.32%, while the 15-year rate is 6.68%. What does this mean for homebuyers, and is now the right time to buy a home? Christina Perez, with Land Home Financial Services, and Marylou Lopez, with Coldwell Banker San Francisco, give insight.

Newark's Timog Restaurant: Filipino flavors
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Timog Restaurant reimagines beloved Filipino dishes while preserving the flavors and traditions that make them special. From familiar comfort foods to creative culinary presentations, Timog offers guests a fresh perspective on Filipino cuisine. Vincent and Sheila Baradi, owners of the Newark restaurant, share their top dishes.

Doctors turn to lifestyle medicine to treat chronic illness, support cancer survivors
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Health care providers are placing a greater emphasis on lifestyle medicine, an evidence-based approach that uses everyday habits to prevent, manage, and in some cases reverse chronic diseases. The model focuses on six foundational pillars, including plant-based nutrition, restorative sleep, and regular physical activity, to improve longevity and slash the risk of cancer recurrence.

Tips and tricks from a professional pumpkin carver
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Professional pumpkin carver Paulina Goff joined us on "Mornings on 2" to demonstrate advanced carving techniques and show you how to make your display stand out this year. 

Counting down to Election Day
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There's only about a week left for voters in California to turn in their ballots before Election Day. And many of the races in the Bay Area and across the country could come down to turnout. San Jose State Political Science Professor Emeritus Larry Gerston joins The Nine to discuss what to watch for in the final days before the midterm.

Saving Senior Dogs Week
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This week is 'Saving Senior Dogs Week,' a week-long campaign to bring together senior dog rescues across the country to share their rescue and adoption stories. Hannah Dewey with Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma brought Daisy into studio to talk about helping senior dogs.