San Francisco prepares for APEC, security expected to be tight
The city of San Francisco is preparing for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The event is expected to bring more than 20,000 visitors to the city.
Opioid-related deaths to be treated as homicides, San Francisco officials announce
Starting soon, opioid-related deaths in San Francisco will be investigated as homicides. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is teaming up with San Francisco leaders to establish a new law enforcement task force to investigate and treat opioid deaths the same way as homicide cases, potentially charging drug dealers with murder, the Governor's Office announced Friday.
Car break-in victims have to prove their vehicle was locked, a state lawmaker wants to change that
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
San Francisco mayor wants to expand police powers via ballot measure; critics blast idea
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced a new ballot measure for the March election, which critics began blasting even before the idea was formally announced.
San Francisco mayor, police chief provide update on crime prevention efforts
Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.
Feds, local investigators working on SF Chinese consulate investigation
Local and federal officials are working to unravel the events that led up to a man crashing a car into the San Francisco Chinese consulate.
Attorneys for homeless coalition say city workers inadequately trained on clearing encampments
Attorneys for the Coalition on Homelessness say city workers are inadequately trained in dealing with clearing homeless encampments and those who reside in them. City officials say these are unsupported accusations.
Thousands pay respects to Sen. Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
For one final time, Dianne Feinstein, California's late Senator, San Francisco's former mayor and Supervisor left San Francisco City Hall where she started her career more than 50 years ago.
Fleet Week: New submarine to be named for the city of San Francisco
Sailors and Marines have landed in San Francisco and are exploring the city as Fleet Week picks up steam. Now there is word that the city has been picked for a special honor.
San Francisco can enforce laws on homeless who refuse shelter services
San Francisco can again enforce laws around the removal of homeless encampments following a recent clarification from a federal court that stems from a lawsuit over the treatment of unhoused residents on city streets.
SF Board of Supervisors permits additional annual concerts in Golden Gate Park's Polo Fields
On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to authorize a permit for ticketed concerts at the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park on the weekend following the popular Outside Lands Festival in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Nordstrom's final day and what may replace the once thriving mall
Nordstrom's, a mainstay of San Francisco's Westfield Mall, is permanently shutting its doors Sunday after more than 30 years in the city. The departure of Nordstrom will leave over 300,000 square feet of Westfield Center empty and Mayor London Breed has proposed some unique plans for the soon-to-be vacant space.
Civic Center Carnival provides festive atmosphere amid challenged area
Popcorn, cotton candy, stuffed-animal prizes and a handful of rides – including a Ferris wheel; it's all part of the Civic Center Carnival – a four-day event taking place in the heart of San Francisco.
Mayor Breed calls for pedestrian safety improvements in wake of child's death
Following a collision last week that resulted in the death of a 4-year-old girl, San Francisco Mayor London Breed is recommending pedestrian safety improvements to that intersection, her office said Monday.
Workers at SF Federal Building told to work from home due to crime: report
Workers at San Francisco's Federal Building located on 7th and Mission streets are reportedly being advised to work from home due to safety concerns over crime.
San Francisco mayor leaves Maui as fires rage
SF Mayor London Breed was in Maui on a personal trip, her office confirmed Thursday. And since the governor of Hawaii issued an advisory to visitors to leave, she evacuated to nearby Oahu. A spokesperson said she was never in any danger.
San Francisco supervisors spar over plans for drug user wellness centers
San Francisco supervisors are sparring over a plan to get drug users off the streets and into wellness centers.
Mayor Breed defends homelessness response in wake of 4-alarm Hayes Valley fire
San Francisco Mayor London Breed took to X -- formerly Twitter -- Wednesday morning to address concerns that a large fire in Hayes Valley on Tuesday may have been related to homelessness in the area.
SF Mayor Breed's brother resentenced to shorter prison term
San Francisco Mayor London Breed's brother was resentenced to a shorter prison term by a judge on Monday for his role in the death of his girlfriend on the Golden Gate Bridge 23 years ago.
Community outrage over SFPD response to skateboarding event continues to boil over
The community outrage over the San Francisco Police Department's response to an unsanctioned skateboarding event over the weekend continues. Police say they will release footage of the incident next week.