San Francisco

Clint Reilly, a political consultant known for feuding, died at 79. He ran for San Francisco mayor in 1999, spending $3.5 million of his own money but finished fourth.

San Francisco voters will decide again on reopening the Great Highway in November, as a measure to allow cars to return to the highway has qualified for the ballot. The San Francisco Department of Elections confirmed the measure's inclusion on the November ballot.

A San Francisco police task force arrested 25 suspects linked to over $8,000 in retail thefts during operations in June and July. The arrests targeted alleged thieves at a grocery market and an ice-related location, as reported by SFPD's Organized Retail Crime Task Force.

Data from 30 American cities shows an 18% decrease in homicides from 2025 to 2026, potentially marking the lowest annual homicide rate in over a century. A Council on Criminal Justice report notes declines in nine of 13 tracked crimes, including carjackings and burglaries, though shoplifting and drug offenses rose slightly. Cities like Norfolk and San Francisco saw significant homicide increases, bucking the national trend.

A mother raccoon lived in the wall of a San Francisco apartment for nearly two months, giving birth and breaking into the tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.

A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an apartment in San Francisco for nearly two months, giving birth before breaking into a tenant's bedroom. The raccoon later fell to her death.

A mother raccoon gave birth inside the wall of a San Francisco apartment, remained there for nearly two months, and broke into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.

A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an SF apartment for two months, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.

The economic boom reversing San Francisco's decline has reignited the city's affordability crisis, shifting Mayor Lurie's focus to address this challenge. This trend is reshaping his governing agenda as the city experiences renewed growth.

San Francisco's real estate market has become increasingly competitive, with average houses selling for 40% above asking prices and often being sold within the first week of listing. The market is characterized by all-cash offers and the absence of contingencies, making it challenging for buyers.

The Bay Area is experiencing a comfortable and seasonable weather trend as the weekend approaches, with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s along the bay and 80s inland. The weather will be less muggy and feature calmer skies in the coming days.

A report by the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in homicide rates across 30 U.S. cities from 2025 to 2026, with 215 fewer homicides. The study also noted drops in carjackings, residential burglary, and aggravated assaults, though shoplifting and drug offenses rose slightly. Experts attribute the nationwide trend to broader factors rather than localized policies.

A report by the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate in 30 U.S. cities from 2025 to 2026, with 215 fewer homicides. The trend suggests the annual homicide rate could reach its lowest level in over a century. Declines in nine crime categories, including carjackings and aggravated assaults, contrast with small increases in shoplifting and domestic violence.

A mother raccoon lived in the wall of an SF apartment for nearly two months, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death. Tenants expressed fear during the incident.

San Francisco has reached a balanced budget deal. Mayor Daniel Lurie has taken a step toward the city's recovery after years of challenges.

San Francisco’s troubled homeless housing project has been stripped of millions in funding following a scandal-plagued run. A spokesperson stated that this level of failure is not acceptable.

San Francisco police arrested a man who barricaded himself in an apartment building after allegedly stabbing a downtown MUNI rider near 7th and Market streets. The incident occurred just before 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

A window pane fell from the 17th floor of a high-rise at 150 California Street in San Francisco's Financial District around 1:40 p.m., prompting an investigation by the San Francisco Fire Department.

A new report highlights five affordable 'cities on the rise' offering career opportunities, affordability, and quality of life advantages, contrasting with traditional hubs like New York City and San Francisco.

San Francisco's last three economic booms resulted in significant property value increases for homeowners. Upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) are projected to create an even larger wealth transfer to property owners in the city.

San Francisco's housing market is overheating as a fresh wave of tech wealth is causing it to become hot again, squeezing out more buyers.

Jollibee will open its long-awaited San Francisco restaurant near Union Square on July 31. The new location marks a significant expansion for the chain in the area.

Yellowstone REI has taken control of a redevelopment site at Parkmerced in San Francisco through foreclosure and pledged to realize the long-term vision for the site.

Clint Reilly, a political consultant, real estate baron, and media tycoon, died at 79. He was known for being a difficult boss and for being difficult on himself, embodying the traits of a quintessential San Franciscan.

San Francisco's agency has decided on a location for the future Bayview Caltrain station after 38 years of planning and years of debate. The station's placement marks a potential resolution to a long-standing discussion about its site.

A San Francisco Civil Grand Jury report criticizes city officials for failing to decide the future of the city's aging emergency warning siren system. The report concludes San Francisco lacks a clear emergency alert strategy.

San Francisco has approved new penalties for illegal fireworks following a surge in incidents, with the Fire Department responding to nearly 600 calls during the Fourth of July. All fireworks, including those labeled 'safe and [...]', remain banned.

Police in San Francisco arrested two men following an armed robbery in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. The incident occurred just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday on Melra Court, where victims were approached by a suspect with a gun.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors approved a citywide program to lower speed limits near schools, aiming to create safer journeys for children, families, and people traveling to and from school.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched the Early Learning for All Parent Portal, an online tool to help families access free and low-cost childcare and preschool programs by location. The portal allows parents to apply for preschools, find financial assistance, and locate childcare options.

Jollibee will open its San Francisco location on July 31 at 934 Market St., next to the Powell Street BART station, operating from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A Nevada man is accused of torturing a small kitten to death in an ATM vestibule in San Francisco. He is now wanted on an arrest warrant after failing to appear in court.

A 30-year-old Honduran man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for selling narcotics in Oakland and San Francisco. Maxfer Palma was convicted by a jury on Mar. 2 following a five-day trial and faces incarceration for drug trafficking.

The San Francisco high-tech police surveillance center has received a $3 million gift, partly allocated for 'counter drone' technology. The center utilizes drones and license plate reading cameras to assist in locating suspects and aiding arrests.

San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding removal of 13 AI 'nudify' apps that generate non-consensual intimate imagery. The lawsuit targets the companies' profit from in-app purchases of these apps, citing a 2025 California law penalizing facilitation of explicit deepfakes. The Tech Transparency Project found these apps had 483 million downloads and $122 million in revenue.

A man deliberately smashed the front window of a San Francisco brunch restaurant, Four Chairs, by throwing a rock at around 5 a.m. Surveillance video captured the incident. The restaurant reported the vandalism on social media.

A nonprofit advocacy group has sued the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) over the approval of a new ethnic studies curriculum, alleging violations of California's open meeting laws. The curriculum will become a graduation requirement.

A San Francisco homeless man was critically injured after being struck by a well-known police officer who participated in department promotional campaigns. The incident occurred in San Francisco.

A San Francisco mansion owned by tech heiress Nicole Miner and her husband Robert Mailer Anderson is listed for $65 million. The Pacific Heights property, described as the city's most expensive home listing, has hosted former President Obama and musician Elvis Costello.

An Oakland teenager faces child endangerment and DUI charges after allegedly fleeing police in San Francisco, crashing a vehicle with six passengers, including a 13-year-old. The incident occurred when officers spotted the vehicle driving erratically at 8 p.m.