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.
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
Financial advisor Jason Matthews discusses social security trust fund potentially running out of money by 2032.
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
Financial advisor Jason Matthews discusses social security trust fund potentially running out of money by 2032.
Financial advisor Jason Matthews discusses social security trust fund potentially running out of money by 2032.
College Application Season Begins
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.
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
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.
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.
OUSD enacts one of strictest cell phone bans in Bay Area
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
Students across the Oakland Unified School District, the second-largest school district in the Bay Area, returned on Monday to the classroom for the first day of the school year.
4 lanes on Bay Bridge will be closed 5 nights a week
Caltrans is shutting down four lanes of the Bay Bridge five nights a week through October to make repairs.
Caltrans is shutting down four lanes of the Bay Bridge five nights a week through October to make repairs.
Woman killed in hit-and-run outside Oakland church, near police substation
Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near 73rd and Garfield avenues, directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, across the street from the Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation.
Oakland police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash near 73rd and Garfield avenues, directly in front of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, across the street from the Oakland Police Department Eastmont Substation.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Kim Kardashian’s LA home burglarized, suspect accused of taking car for ‘joyride’: California Post reports
Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.
Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
Cooler Monday
The headline for your Monday forecast is centered on cooler temperatures. Patchy fog will return to the coast and bay during the morning. hours. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 90s. The cooler pattern remains in place for most of the week.
The headline for your Monday forecast is centered on cooler temperatures. Patchy fog will return to the coast and bay during the morning. hours. Highs should range from the mid 60s to the low 90s. The cooler pattern remains in place for most of the week.
Volunteers renew effort to find missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard
Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
Friends and family members last saw Amy Hillyard on March 25. She is the co-owner of Farley's Coffee Shop, a popular business on Grand Avenue in Oakland.
Driver hits pole, 2 pedestrians in San Francisco
The driver of a pickup truck struck a light pole in San Francisco on Sunday, while also hitting two people walking either on the street or sidewalk, police said.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a light pole in San Francisco on Sunday, while also hitting two people walking either on the street or sidewalk, police said.
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Lake Mead hits record-low water level as Colorado River crisis deepens: Why it matters
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.
Lithium-ion battery fire at Sunnyvale City Hall
A small fire broke out Saturday evening on the south side of City Hall in Sunnyvale, the Department of Public Safety said.
A small fire broke out Saturday evening on the south side of City Hall in Sunnyvale, the Department of Public Safety said.
'Treasures of the Pharaohs' brings rare ancient Egyptian artifacts to San Francisco
Visitors to San Francisco’s de Young museum can now get an up-close look at some of ancient Egypt’s most extraordinary treasures without traveling across the world.
Visitors to San Francisco’s de Young museum can now get an up-close look at some of ancient Egypt’s most extraordinary treasures without traveling across the world.