APEC protesters cause downtown SF disruptions

Protests over the APEC summit continued on Wednesday with a group of demonstrators linking arms and blocking traffic on a downtown San Francisco street in the morning. Activists continued to take to the street throughout the day to draw attention to a variety of global causes.

APEC protesters disrupt downtown SF
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A group of protesters linked arms to block traffic on a busy downtown San Francisco street and also impeded APEC delegates from entering the secure zone for the conference.

APEC impacting people beyond Bay Area and 21 member economies

Bright lights and a beautiful city skyline in San Francisco showed the city by the bay at its scenic best on Tuesday, as visitors to the APEC Summit gathered for another night of meetings and receptions.

Biden's APEC arrival met with protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire

President Joe Biden held a fundraiser in San Francisco on Tuesday, coinciding with his arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. In response, as many as one thousand protesters filled city streets urging the president to back a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden arrives in San Francisco for APEC
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President Joe Biden arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

APEC University and SF startup CEO look at ways to help sustainability policies

The APEC University Leaders Forum drew more than 130 university presidents, professors, researchers, and politicians from APEC's 21 member economies to San Francisco's Commonwealth Club Monday, for a day of speeches and panel discussions on the topic "Investing in Tomorrow's Biodiversity."

APEC summit to impact transit, commute into SF on Bay Bridge

San Franciscans are told to expect traffic and commute delays due to security needs of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.

APEC arrives in SF, turning the spotlight on the city

Receptions welcoming the APEC summit to San Francisco on Monday signal that this gathering of world leaders has started. 

Greywater into beer? Environmental innovations being discussed at APEC events

The APEC University Leaders Forum drew more than 130 University presidents, professors, researchers, and politicians from APEC's 21 member economies to San Francisco's Commonwealth Club Tuesday, for a day of speeches and panel discussions on the topic "Investing in Tomorrow's Biodiversity."

What diplomats are discussing during APEC in San Francisco
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Diplomats and world leaders have convened to discuss policy at the APEC summit in San Francisco. Industry leaders and universities are showcasing their roles in sustainable economies.

APEC: Secretary Yellen opens finance ministers' meeting, calls for collaboration

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen welcomed representatives from the 20 other economies that make up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. The opening session of the Finance Minister’s meeting come after Yellen’s bilateral meetings with her counterparts from Australia, Mexico, Indonesia and China.

Foreign TV crew robbed while covering APEC summit in San Francisco

A foreign news crew covering the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco was allegedly robbed while working.

APEC summit kicks into high gear

What will street closures and transit changes look like for those in the city?

APEC summit kicks into high gear
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Concrete barriers were in place near the Fairmont Hotel on Mason Street; this has been a more common occurrence since the preparations for the APEC summit began. KTVU's Allie Rasmus reports.

Waymo to cut back on downtown vehicles during APEC summit

Waymo will cut back on its robotaxi service to ensure its cars observe security zones for this week's APEC summit.

Lasers to light up San Francisco during APEC

Final preparations are underway to light up San Francisco during the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

Light beams will shine over San Francisco for APEC
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Final preparations are underway to light up San Francisco during the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.