San Francisco officials usher in Year of the Fire Horse

Lion dancers and firecrackers welcomed the Year of the Horse in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Tuesday — with an added distinction. This is the Year of the Fire Horse, which occurs only once every 60 years.

Freezing temps to set in around the Bay Area
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Storm conditions will persist through the week, bringing a bitter chill and triggering an extreme cold warning.

Storm series rolls through Bay Area
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A series of wet weather systems are rolling through the Bay Area bringing heavy rain.

Rain pummels Bay Area: How long the storm conditions will continue
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Heavy rain has arrived across the Bay Area. Rosemary Orozco explains how long the storm conditions will stick around and what to expect on the roads this week.

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

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.

The cost of money lies
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Financial infidelity: hidden debt, secret credit cards, and spending that never makes it onto the shared spreadsheet. Michael McAuliffe, founder and President of Family Credit Management, gives insight on how couples protect both their finances and their trust.

Empire grows global music influence while betting big on San Francisco roots

Empire Founder & CEO Ghazi says the independent entertainment is expanding its presence with a new downtown headquarters, as it continues to shape artists and music worldwide.

Brain training may cut dementia risk by 25%, researchers say

Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research connected to a long-running study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

Roses are red, salami is too
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Elevate your next charcuterie board with these salami roses.

Chinese New Year celebration comes to KTVU
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Tuesday marks the start of the Chinese new year! KTVU gets a front-row seat to the traditions and festivities coming to Chinatown this week.