Kaiser strike hits fourth week as 31,000 workers demand higher pay and better staffing

More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers remained on strike Monday as the open-ended walkout entered its fourth week, disrupting patient appointments, surgeries and treatments across California and Hawaii.

Dublin looking to increase hotel tax

Dublin is expected to join Pleasanton as another Tri-Valley city that is looking to put a measure on the upcoming November ballot that would increase taxes for hotel visitors.

Apostle Islands ice caves closed due to winter storm

The Apostle Island ice caves on Lake Superior, which reopened on Monday for the first time since 2015, are closing on Tuesday due to a winter storm. They could remain closed for several days as conditions are evaluated.

Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at the age of 84, family says

The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure of the civil rights movement, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at 84, according to his family.

Cold storm on the way
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Our active weather stretch continues.  Storm 2 will drop into Northern California Tuesday.  Periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds will all be anchored in our forecast.  As the cold air moves in, snow levels will collapse to roughly 2000 feet. We are tracking more rain clouds for the Wednesday - Thursday forecast. Stay safe out there! -Mark

Santa Cruz surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke killed in Costa Rica home invasion

Kurt Van Dyke, a Santa Cruz surfing legend who later settled in Costa Rica, was killed Saturday during a home invasion in Limón province, authorities said.

Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia

An exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump's administration took it down last month, a federal judge ruled on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington's legacy. 

Macy’s perfume heist: $10K in fragrances stolen from Concord mall

A group of thieves stole at least $10,000 in high-end fragrances from Macy’s at Sunvalley Mall in Concord on Friday, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents.

California mom convicted after son dies in hot car while mom got lip fillers

A 20-year-old California mom was found guilty Wednesday in the death of her 1-year-old son, after reportedly leaving him in a sweltering car to receive lip and butt injections last June. 

Ice rink shooting in Rhode Island: ‘Family dispute’; 3 dead, 3 hurt

Three people are dead after a shooting Monday at an indoor ice rink in Rhode Island. Officials believe the shooting was part of a family dispute.

Man stabbed at Antioch hotel; suspect sought

A man was critically injured in a stabbing at an Antioch hotel on Sunday night, and police are searching for his attacker.

Rainy, windy conditions in the Bay could last until next week
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The pair of storm systems bearing down on the Bay Area is prompting coastal flood advisories, wind advisories and winter storm warnings. 

'Microdramas' see growth in popularity in the U.S.
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Move over soap operas, there's a new source for drama and romance. They're called "microdramas," and are one-to-three-minute shows filmed to be viewed on your phone. Tomm Polos, the director of creator arts at USC, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight.

Inflation cools, but prices remain high
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Inflation slowed in January to 2.4%, but prices are still high. Jason Matthews, the founder of Matthews Financial and Insurance Solutions, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight.

Palisades Tahoe gets fresh snow
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As the storm moves through the Bay Area, the same system is hitting the Sierra. Maddy Condon, the senior communications specialist at Palisades Tahoe, joined us on 'The Nine' for a live look from the mountain.

Applications open for chefs under 30 to enter the global S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition

The search is on for the next generation of culinary talent as applications are now being accepted worldwide for chefs under 30 to compete in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.