College decisions: Why the admissions cycle is tougher than ever for the class of 2030
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College decisions are rolling out across California, and for thousands of students, the Spring could shape their future. From Stanford to UC Berkeley, acceptance rates are tighter than ever, and the competition is strong. Nat Smitobol, a premier college admissions counselor at IvyWise, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight. 

Chop N' Chat: Creating healthy meals with educators
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A Bay Area program is providing tools and support for the people who support our communities. It's called Chop N' Chat, in which educators and community leaders are learning how to create healthy, nourishing dishes they can bring home.

The health impacts of high heels
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High heels may elevate your look, but they can also take a toll on your body. Experts say prolonged use can change everything from your posture, to your joint health, and even your risk of injury.

This type of alcohol may be best for your health, study finds
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Researchers from the American College of Cardiology analyzed data from more than 340,000 adults, and found moderate wine drinkers had a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to non-drinkers or occasional drinkers. By contrast, even low levels of beer or liquor were linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death. 

DNA experts identify Sonoma Co. John Doe
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Human remains found washed up on a Sonoma County Beach have been identified as Santa Rosa resident Walter Karl Kinney, who vanished in 1999. The case went cold, but the non-profit organization DNA Doe Project was able to identify the remains through investigative genetic genealogy. 

Travis Air Force Base main gate closed due to crash
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The main gate at Travis Air Force Base is closed Tuesday morning due to a traffic collision, authorities said.

Consumers bearing the cost of war with Iran
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Consumers have paid an extra $8 billion in gas prices alone since the U.S. and Israel began their attacks on Iran, according to industry analysts. But gas is only the beginning. We look at how airlines are increasing their prices and how else consumers will bear the brunt of the conflict in the Middle East. 

ICE moving forward with plans for detention centers
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ICE appears to be moving forward with plans to open new detention centers in Arizona and Utah. The facility near Phoenix could hold up to as many as 1,500 detainees despite pushback from the community. 

Concord father critically injured after being struck in Oakland hit-and-run
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A 59-year-old Concord man remains unresponsive in the ICU after being hit by a car in a hit-and-run on 23rd Street in Oakland. His family says he just wrapped up a graffiti cleanup job.  

Semi-truck involved in Crockett crash, narrowly misses home
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A semi-truck involved in a crash in Crockett on Monday remains at the scene where it narrowly missed crashing into a home. 

West Coast News Wrap Live
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West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.

Oil prices continue to rise over uncertainty in Iran
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The rising price of oil is hitting just as Americans are planning their summer holidays. High gas prices are leading some to rethink taking long road trips. Flying is also getting more expensive as airlines raise their fares. David McCuan, chair of the political science department at Sonoma State University with analysis on investors being nervous. 

San Jose organizations pivot as Cesar Chavez' legacy is scrubbed
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In the wake of the allegations that farmworker icon Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted multiple women, farmworker's rights organizations are pivoting away from celebrating his legacy. Some local leaders are taking the opportunity to raise awareness about sexual assault in the farmworker community, and try to help people heal.

Newsom to Half Moon Bay: Build more housing
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Half Moon Bay is one of two California cities entirely within the coastal zone, which officials say makes it very hard to add new housing. Gov. Gavin Newsom said no community is above building more homes, and that the city needs to submit a plan to develop 480 new homes within 30 days, or face legal consequences

Blighted corner turned into blooming garden in Oakland
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The Temescal neighborhood in Oakland is touting a new garden after months of fundraising and dozens of volunteers took matters into their own hands to beautify their community.