2nd in-custody death at Martinez jail this month

A 62-year-old man died at the Martinez Detention Facility on Sunday, the second in-custody death at the jail this month, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's office. 

Partly cloudy, cool
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Today will be foggy and cooler. Highs in the low 60s. 

MLK Day in San Francisco adds call to action amid recent political events

As part of the country's 40th federal observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day, the leader of the civil rights movement was honored with several community events in San Francisco on Monday, but the focus of participants was on the perceived state of the country decades after the civil rights movement of the '60s began.

Tuesday clouds
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We are expecting another round of fog in some of the inland valleys Tuesday morning.  High clouds will also stream into the Bay Area from the Pacific.  Highs should range from the mid 50s to the low 60s. Our dry weather stretch will continue through the weekend.                  

Sleep apnea pill could be game-changer for condition afflicting millions

It could be a game-changer for the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea. A new first-of-its-kind pill could change the way people treat the condition, which can lead to serious health problems and threatens to significantly shorten life expectancy. 

A phone on SF's Valencia Street aims to address the political divide through conversation

A social experiment is underway on the streets of San Francisco, aimed at connecting a country that at times seems so far apart. It all starts with picking up the phone. 

Volunteers gather to plant trees in San Jose for MLK Day of Service

Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, volunteers gather in San Jose to plant trees. But now, this act of service has a new sense of urgency.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

January highlights cervical cancer: Experts say prevention is within reach
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The month of January puts a spotlight on a type of cancer that is both common, and largely preventable. According to the CDC, 9 out of every 10 cases of cervical cancer is caused by the virus known as HPV. 

2026 expected to be a good year for investors, expert says
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2026 is shaping up to be a good year, but the big story isn't where the markets rise, it's who leads them. George Noceti, a family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into where the markets are headed.

Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, dies

Valentino Garavani — the legendary fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand — has died. Here's what we know.

Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.