California Gov. Gavin Newsom to meet progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom to meet progressive, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan breaks down the politics 

LoveLife Foundation awards scholarships to 12 Oakland high schoolers
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LoveLife Foundation, a local nonprofit, awarded scholarships a dozen Oakland high school students scholarships over the weekend. The group of students ranged from Nvidia's youngest-ever employee to fashion designers and a youth poet laureate finalist.

The rise of 'infladating': How inflation is changing the dating game
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Dating is getting more expensive, and rising costs are changing how some singles look for love. From dinner to drinks, inflation is prompting people to skip pricey outings and find simpler, more affordable ways to connect. Shannon Snapp, a psychology professor at CSU Monterey Bay, joined us on 'The Nine' to explore the new trend experts are calling “infladating.”

Back-to-school with Berkeley Unified
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Children in the Berkeley Unified School District are retuning to the classroom Wednesday. Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into the changes families can expect.

Wine tasting: How pandemic team bonding created a new Napa experience
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Whitehall Lane Winery’s tasting room manager breaks down how an internal team-bonding initiative during the pandemic led to their newest public offering: a two-hour vineyard experience pairing pickleball with estate wine tastings.

Lunchbox activities for back-to-school learning
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Discover easy ways to weave math into your family's daily routine with tips from Mathnasium.

OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area
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Under a new state law requiring districts to limit device access, Oakland Unified has enacted one of the strictest cellphone bans in the region.

San Francisco re-examining prison sentences
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The San Francisco public defender’s office is honoring a former client with a new fellowship aimed at helping people serving excessive prison sentences. San Francisco public defender, Mano Raju, gives insight.

USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.   

Dealing with Social Security as it's running out of money
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Financial advisor Jason Matthews discusses social security trust fund potentially running out of money by 2032.

Dealing with Social Security as it's running out of money
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Financial advisor Jason Matthews discusses social security trust fund potentially running out of money by 2032.

College Application Season Begins
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College applications are starting to open up, and high school seniors have just a few months to finish them before the deadline. IvyWise admissions counselor Katie Widbin joins Mornings on 2 to discuss what students and families need to know.

Political ramifications of Gov. Newsom's trip to Michigan
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Ahead of a potential run for president in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to Michigan, to rally support for Democrats, and possibly increase his profile in that battleground state.

Trump immigration changes explained
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The trump administration continues to make sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy. Birthright citizenship is being challenged again, and DACA renewals are facing delays. Alejandra Vargas, partner with the international law firm, Duane Morris, explains the changes.