The pickleball dating revolution
A new bay area AI-powered social platform is designed specifically for the pickleball community, aiming to help players connect through shared interests and real-world meetups rather than traditional dating app swipes. Dawna Strouse, founder and CEO of Dink Date, gives insight on her app.
A new bay area AI-powered social platform is designed specifically for the pickleball community, aiming to help players connect through shared interests and real-world meetups rather than traditional dating app swipes. Dawna Strouse, founder and CEO of Dink Date, gives insight on her app.
Rize Up Bakery: bold flavors, big impact
Meet Azikiwee ‘Z’ Anderson, founder of Rize Up Bakery in San Francisco. What started as a quarantine sourdough project became a bold, community-driven bakery. Known for flavors like ube sourdough, Z uses bread to inspire, give back, and lift up the next generation of Black bakers.
Meet Azikiwee ‘Z’ Anderson, founder of Rize Up Bakery in San Francisco. What started as a quarantine sourdough project became a bold, community-driven bakery. Known for flavors like ube sourdough, Z uses bread to inspire, give back, and lift up the next generation of Black bakers.
Fact checking Trump's State of the Union address
Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, shares takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address.
Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, shares takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address.
High avalanche danger persists for Lake Tahoe
While weather conditions have improved in Lake Tahoe, the coast isn’t clear yet, as some areas still face a high avalanche danger.
While weather conditions have improved in Lake Tahoe, the coast isn’t clear yet, as some areas still face a high avalanche danger.
San Francisco latest Bay Area city to establish 'ICE-free zone'
San Francisco is the latest Bay Area city to establish "ICE-free zones" on city-owned property.
San Francisco is the latest Bay Area city to establish "ICE-free zones" on city-owned property.
Rain should clear up by afternoon
The rain should clear up by afternoon. Temps in the 60s.
The rain should clear up by afternoon. Temps in the 60s.
Ex-San Francisco nonprofit CEO accused of misappropriating more than $1 million
The former head of a San Francisco non-profit appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon, accused of misappropriating millions of dollars.
The former head of a San Francisco non-profit appeared in court on Tuesday afternoon, accused of misappropriating millions of dollars.
Black Vines celebrating 15 years this weekend
Black Vines is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Berkeley this weekend. Fern Stroud, the founder of Black Vines, and Chris Wachira, the founder of Wachira Wines, joined us on 'The Nine' ahead of the event.
Black Vines is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Berkeley this weekend. Fern Stroud, the founder of Black Vines, and Chris Wachira, the founder of Wachira Wines, joined us on 'The Nine' ahead of the event.
Record expungement, resource fair coming to the North Bay this week
The Vallejo Record Expungement and Resource Fair is happening at 10 am Wednesday at the Veteran's Memorial Building.
The Vallejo Record Expungement and Resource Fair is happening at 10 am Wednesday at the Veteran's Memorial Building.
A taste of Guerneville's Saucy Mama's Jook Joint
Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.
Yvette Bidegain, owner of Saucy Mama's Jook Joint, and Taosha Harper, her daughter and general manager, talk cultural pride, and the power of sharing Black culinary traditions across generations.
Mini-sabbaticals, adult 'gap years' growing in popularity
The 9-to-5 isn't the only path anymore. A growing number of professionals are stepping away from their careers for mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and even so-called micro-retirements. Kia Afcari, the director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight on the trend.
The 9-to-5 isn't the only path anymore. A growing number of professionals are stepping away from their careers for mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and even so-called micro-retirements. Kia Afcari, the director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight on the trend.
Unpopular Trump aiming to reset during State of the Union address
Todd Belt, political management program director at the George Washington University, comments on what to expect during President Trump's State of the Union address.
Todd Belt, political management program director at the George Washington University, comments on what to expect during President Trump's State of the Union address.
AI, exams, and equity
Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.
Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.
Fred Finch's New Crisis Residential Program
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services CEO Tom Alexander talks about new crisis residential program ahead of groundbreaking ceremony.
Fred Finch Youth and Family Services CEO Tom Alexander talks about new crisis residential program ahead of groundbreaking ceremony.
Tourists return to Bay Area after cartel violence strands travelers in Puerto Vallarta
Bay Area travelers are describing fear and uncertainty after cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta left tourists sheltering in place, hiding inside an airport and scrambling to get home.
Bay Area travelers are describing fear and uncertainty after cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta left tourists sheltering in place, hiding inside an airport and scrambling to get home.
SF lawmaker pitches bill aimed at streamlining takeover of electrical grid
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.
San Francisco State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing a new bill aimed at allowing cities to break up from Pacific Gas & Electric. The senator said the new legislation would end PG&E's efforts to stall efforts to dump the utility company.
Raising Cane's plans new restaurant at this iconic Bay Area destination, now undergoing a revamp
A popular, fast-growing chain, known for its chicken-tender meals, is poised to land at one of the Bay Area’s biggest tourist draws.
A popular, fast-growing chain, known for its chicken-tender meals, is poised to land at one of the Bay Area’s biggest tourist draws.
Voices for Change: Sonoma winery owner shares cancer journey, bond with V Foundation
From Season 7, Episode 1: Sarah Citron, the owner of Bricoleur Vineyards, discusses her cancer journey, how she's using it to help others going through similar experiences and how it's formed her unshakable bond with the V Foundation.
From Season 7, Episode 1: Sarah Citron, the owner of Bricoleur Vineyards, discusses her cancer journey, how she's using it to help others going through similar experiences and how it's formed her unshakable bond with the V Foundation.
Voices for Change: New film explores baseball culture in Japan
From Season 7, Episode 1: Director Jason Sterman discusses his new film "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" which explores Japan's deep relationship with baseball.
From Season 7, Episode 1: Director Jason Sterman discusses his new film "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series" which explores Japan's deep relationship with baseball.
Voices for Change: Oakland woman helps athletes with WNBA dreams
From Season 7, Episode 1: Faatimah A shares how she founded the Women's Premier Basketball Association to give women with dreams of playing pro, a chance to grow and develop.
From Season 7, Episode 1: Faatimah A shares how she founded the Women's Premier Basketball Association to give women with dreams of playing pro, a chance to grow and develop.




















