San Francisco woman working to reunite stolen luggage with rightful owners
It's a story that's become all too common. Visitors come to San Francisco only to have their luggage or backpack stolen. But, one woman is working to reunite visitors with their lost luggage one bag at a time.
San Francisco hoping new downtown bars indicate a boom is coming
San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development says the city now stands about 45% office occupancy, the highest since the pandemic, but still far below where it would like to be.
SF's COVID-19 response led to one of lowest death rates among U.S. cities, study finds
San Francisco's response to the COVID-19 crisis resulted in one of the lowest coronavirus-related death tolls among U.S. metropolitan cities, a study has found.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Berkeley teen marks another feat, becoming one of the youngest to finish 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan
"Berkeley teen finishes grueling 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan. Maya Merhige, 15, completed the course in less than 9 hours, becoming one of the youngest to finish one of most challenging open water courses in the world. And she did it to raise money for cancer."
'Deadheads' pack into Oracle Park for Dead and Company's final tour
Thousands of "deadheads" rolled into San Francisco to catch the final shows of Dead and Company's farewell tour.
Tensions rise at Millbrae city council meeting over conversion of hotel into housing
A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.
5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
9-year-old boy gets prosthetic hand thanks to South Bay 8th grade tech class
It's not often that you can combine book smarts with a life-lesson, but a South Bay school has manged to do both.
Glide serves its 1st indoor meal since COVID pandemic
After years of serving meals outdoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday Glide served its first meal indoors, marking a significant milestone for the church and nonprofit.
City of Benicia honors last survivor of USS Indianapolis
The city of Benicia will pay tribute to one of its own, an unintended war hero, whose story is equal parts remarkable and unimaginable to most.
New pickleball courts coming to iconic SF landmark, reserve your spot in July
San Francisco's pickleballers can soon reserve a court to swing their paddles at one of the city's most iconic spots.
Oakland pandemic-era eviction ban expires in July, stirs concern among renters
The pandemic-era eviction moratorium in Oakland ends on July 15. That means renters who haven't had to pay rent for the past three years because of pandemic hardship will either have to start paying on Aug. 1 or face eviction.
Humane Society of Silicon Valley receives $2 million donation to ease financial burden of pet ownership
The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, one of the largest animal shelters in the Bay Area, has received a $2 million donation aimed at alleviating the financial burden of pet ownership and allowing pet owners to access medical funds for their ailing pets.
Black youth: Fashion show at SF Union Square a runway for success
15 young ladies from San Francisco's Bayview District walked the runway at Macy's Union Square Friday afternoon. Organizers said It's a display of what's possible when young people in an under-served community are given opportunities.
Ukrainian family escapes war, seeks refuge in Marin County
A Bay Area couple has opened their home and their hearts to a Ukrainian family of refugees who fled the war torn country in search of safety and security.
San Jose Earthquakes, fans set new world record
The San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday have officially made history by breaking the world record for the largest soccer lesson.
Oakland ice cream shop offers sweet deal: Free ice cream for trash
An Oakland ice cream shop owner came up with a sweet idea to get people to pick up trash.
Born in jail to her incarcerated mother, teen is now Harvard-bound
She was born facing great odds, entering into the world in a jail. And now she’s ready to embark on her dream to attend Harvard University.
Almost 100 years later, overdue book returned to Napa Valley library
A library book checked out almost 100 years ago has been finally returned to its home at the St. Helena Public Library, bringing weight to the old adage "better late than never."