San Francisco

The lessons learned from the 1991 Oakland firestorm are still being used today. East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors President Luz Gómez and Director of Operations David Briggs join the Nine to discuss what's being done to keep the hills safe.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And as breast cancer is increasingly diagnosed earlier, and treatment options improve, more people are living longer as cancer survivors. Kaiser Permanente radiologist Dr. Dawn Nwamuo joins The Nine to discuss how those survivors can deal with new questions about their care, and returning to everyday life.

Jazz and the Fillmore District are taking center stage in San Francisco. "Every Saturday Night (A Harlem of the West Musical) is playing at the Strand Theatre in San Francisco through the end of the month.  It's based on the creator's experience growing up in the Fillmore, and seeing the area change. Two of the actors, Darryl V. Jones and Cathleen Riddley, join The Nine to discuss the show.

Disney on Ice's latest production is coming to San Jose's SAP Center this weekend. Jonah Sobieraj and Sarah Rosvall, two skaters with the production, join The Nine to discuss what fans can expect.

The first wet weather system of the fall season is arriving in the Bay Area. Rain moves into the North Bay late Tuesday evening and lingers across the region through Wednesday. 

Veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter discussed how pet owners can protect their four-legged friends this Halloween.

Legal analyst Michael Cardoze broke down the first few days of testimony in the federal corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao.

Lawmakers are receiving envelopes with white powder in them ahead of the midterm elections. We talk with Sonoma State political science professor David McCuan about how it is similar to the anthrax scare after 9/11.

Financial advisor Chris Markowski explains how things are expensive everywhere. This is causing the unrest we are seeing in France, Italy and Spain.

A Thai restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide is serving up two distinct dining experiences under one roof. Kan Kiin Eatery, in Daly City, features modern Thai brunch by day and traditional Thai dinner by night, combining familiar flavors with its own approach to the cuisine.

The California Academy of Sciences is bringing Día de Los Muertos traditions to its nightlife series on Thursday, October 22. The event from 6PM – 10PM, includes a traditional Aztec blessing, cultural performances and an unveiling in honor of Claude the alligator. Carolina Argote, creator of the Claude alebrije, and Cristina Ramos, NightLife programming & partnership specialist, give insight.

In San Francisco, organizers say more than 2,000 people showed up at Ocean Beach to create a human banner that spelled out the word “vote.” Organizers say the message was 500 feet wide and 250 feet long.

Dr. Leena Mamilly, pediatric endocrinologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio talked about the importance of diet and a healthy lifestyle in treating prediabetes and diabetes. 

Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington came to KTVU, to discuss the importance of the city joining a 911 nationwide project, organized by the New York University School of Law.

Cool conditions and rain chances move in this week

The cooler pattern is here to stay. Your Monday forecast features partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 70s. We are expecting an unsettled pattern Tuesday through Thursday. Shower chances will be going up.  

The Bay Area cools off for the remainder of the weekend.  Forecast highs for Sunday should range from the low 60s to the low 80s.