US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union

The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.

Los Gatos mom awaits jury verdict, accused of hosting alcohol, sex parties for underage teens

The jury began deliberations Tuesday in the high-profile trial of the Los Gatos mother, accused of hosting parties with alcohol and allowing underage teens to drink and engage in sexual conduct.

Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking

The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking. 

Man charged in Pleasanton double killings of ex-girlfriend's mom, brother

A man charged in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.

Idaho woman accused of attempting to set fire to DHS building with stolen ambulance

An Idaho woman was arrested Monday after investigators said she stole an ambulance and drove it into a building housing Department of Homeland Security offices in an alleged attempt to set it on fire.

Oakland Zoo celebrates 'milestone' birth of monkey

The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said. 

Man, woman found shot to death in San Jose parking lot

A man and a woman were found shot to death late Tuesday morning in a San Jose parking lot, authorities said.

Ford recalls more than 410,000 vehicles; see affected models

More than 410,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled over a rear suspension defect that could raise the risk of a crash.

Black Vines celebrating 15 years this weekend
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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. 

Man shot dead near Bethel Island: Contra Costa County Sheriff

A man was shot dead in Oakley near Bethel Island and now Contra Costa County Sheriff's deputies are trying to figure out who did it and why.

A taste of Guerneville's Saucy Mama's Jook Joint
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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
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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
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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
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Jim Wismer, director of community relations with the National Test Prep Association, talks ACT and SAT prep.

Well-known Sikh volunteer kidnapped in Tracy, found dead near Lake Berryessa

Sheriff's officials confirmed Monday that a body found near Lake Berryessa over the weekend was a father of triplets who was abducted last week 100 miles away in Tracy and who was a well-known volunteer at his Sikh temple – and that he wasn't the target. 

Why these California counties are directly funding immigrant legal defense amid Trump’s crackdown

With the Trump administration escalating immigration enforcement, several California cities and counties are setting aside public funds to help immigrants build legal defenses and support rapid response networks.