The test-optional era is fading as prestigious universities nationwide revive mandatory SAT and ACT requirements, with the University of California system also weighing its policies. Allen Koh, the CEO of Cardinal Education, joined us on "The Nine" to discuss why admissions offices are bringing e...
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The 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey, released Thursday, found that covered workers were paying hundreds of dollars more toward their premiums this year compared with last year....
safety
(BCN) -- The Contra Costa Fire responded to a two-alarm structure fire at 2333 Pine Knoll Drive in Walnut Creek Saturday morning. According to firefighters, they were on the scene at around 2:42 a.m. and had knocked the fire down at around 2:51 a.m. Firefighters remain in overhau...
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According to data from the Global Wellness Institute, people in the U.S. spend an average of $6,300 a year on wellness activities. The total amount spent, worldwide is $6.8 trillion - an increase of 8% from 2023 to 2024. Bay Area entrepreneurs are part of the movement....
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Bay Area food entrepreneurs joined us on "Mornings on 2" to preview Oktubefest, a community festival in Oakland celebrating Filipino American History Month through local vendors, live entertainment, and ube-themed dishes....
parks
Mustafa Khan, founder and lead event producer of Daybreaker San Francisco, joined KTVU to preview the upcoming Halloween-themed sober morning dance party at Redwood Park, discussing the event's activities and the broader rise of alcohol-free daytime socializing....
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A unique walking tour is pairing San Francisco's rich culinary roots with eerie neighborhood folklore. Kara Ricciardi and Marcy Clark from Stretchy Pants Food Tours explain how their North Beach Gourmet Ghost Tour guides visitors through Little Italy and Chinatown, serving up bit...
government
Brian Moody of Capital One Auto Navigator joined "The Nine" to discuss major shifts in the automotive industry, from artificial intelligence dashboards and autonomous driving advancements to changing vehicle price points and alternative fuels....
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Before a first date, locals decide whether the other person’s stance on tech is a dealbreaker.
