Sunny, warm

Steve Paulson says today will be sunny and warm with temps in the 80s.

The Plaza East Block Party in San Francisco

The Plaza East block party in San Francisco is a community event with music, comedy shows and more. And it gives people a chance to bring their neighborhood together. Local comedian Hannibal Thompson, and Billy Nguyen explain what it took to get the first annual party together.

Cancer-causing conditions among state's firefighters

Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters. That's according to the CDC. Experts say it's likely due to their exposure to smoke and hazardous chemicals. And as climate change is making wildfires worse, researchers at UC Davis and the state are teaming up to gather data. Molecular Epidemiologist at UC Davis and one of the researchers on the study Dr. Shenaz Hussain joined us on The Nine to break it all down for us.

Halloween Candy Anxiety

The Halloween holiday means one this to most people, Candy! Certified eating disorders specialist Signe Darpinian joined us on The Nine to explain the better way to talk with their children about how many pieces of candy they can have during the spooky holiday.

Thousands attend Dia de los Muertos festival in Oakland

The annual Dia de los Muertos festival was held in Oakland Sunday. The event was expected to bring 100,000 people to the city's Fruitvale neighborhood to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Day of the Dead.

How weather changes the profile in wine

Rosemary Orozco goes to the Napa Valley for a check on this year's wine harvest and how this year's unusually wet winter could change the flavor profile of the 2023 vintage.

Decorating cookies

Cookie-duo sisters join KTVU to show us how to decorate cookies for "Halloweekend" and tells us about their holiday decorating cookie classes coming up.

Protecting yourself in active shooter situations

The mass shooting in Maine is only underscoring the importance of preparation and reaction in the event of such an attack. Over the past years, we've seen mass shootings at grocery stores, houses of worship, movie theaters and this week a restautrant and bowling alley. David Katz from global security group talks about what if you're ever in that situation.

Disney on Ice returns to the Bay Area

Disney on Ice makes its return to the Bay Area, presenting a sensational production called, "Into the Magic" with some of Disney's most beloved characters. From Moana, Frozen, Coco and of course, Mickey and the gang. Brielle Taylor, who is an ensemble skater with Disney on Ice joined us on The Nine to tell us what to expect.

St. John's Food Festival returns this weekend

It's one of the best ways to enjoy a fantastic meal and experience the culture of Armenia right here in the Bay Area. St. John Armenian church is holding its 70th annual food festival this weekend. There will be music, dance performance, children's activities and of course, all the favorite food. Welcome to the nine Christina Artemus from Saint John's Church.

35th Annual Authors' Luncheon in San Francisco

For more than three decades, the Authors' luncheon in San Francisco has been a beacon for best-selling authors and literary enthusiasts alike. And they are all converging for a great cause. It's in support of the National Kidney Foundation, which is revolutionizing the fight to save lives. Oakland-based author Anita Gail Jones joined us in studio to talk about her book and the luncheon.

Alcatraz marks 50 years as a National Park

For nearly 30 years, Alcatraz operated as a prison in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. It closed back in 1963 and 10 years later became a national park. Alcatraz Island is marking its 50th anniversary as a national park site. Alcatraz historian Jolene Babyak, who lived on Alcatraz as a child joined us to talk about her experience.