San Francisco teachers will strike Monday if demands not met

A potentially historic teachers’ strike is looming in San Francisco as contract negotiations between educators and the San Francisco Unified School District remain at an impasse, with pay and health care benefits still unresolved.

San Francisco could allow involuntary medication for those with mental illness

San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions. 

San Francisco's mayor signs reparations fund ordinance for city's Black residents

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed an ordinance creating a reparations fund for Black residents. It's a step supporters say acknowledges historic harm, but critics argue is unnecessary and legally questionable.

Lurie reflects on first year in office as 2025 draws to a close

Mayor Daniel Lurie is touting a transformational year, saying San Francisco has turned the corner and better things await the city in 2026. The mayor said there has been major progress on crime and street conditions, but stressed there's still room to grow.

Lurie's Family Zoning Plan approved by majority of San Francisco supervisors

In a significant victory for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, the majority of the city's Board of Supervisors approved a set of rezoning ordinances, which would change the landscape of the city and could add tens of thousands of housing units. The initial vote was on Tuesday. 

Student shot at San Francisco high school; suspect arrested

A student at a San Francisco high school was shot, and the alleged shooter was arrested Tuesday afternoon, officials said. 

Lurie shares priorities, vetting process for next SF supervisor at packed Sunset meeting

Mayor Daniel Lurie spoke at a packed fireside chat in the Sunset, as he shared his revamped vetting process and outlined priorities for selecting the next District 4 supervisor.

San Francisco to open new sobering centers

San Francisco plans to open new sobering centers to get drug users on a path to treatment, while freeing up police to do their jobs patrolling streets for public safety.

San Francisco mayor swears in new Sunset District supervisor following Engardio recall

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, swore in the city's newest supervisor in the Sunset District on Thursday. That new supervisor, Beya Alcaraz is taking over after her predecessor was recalled.

Off the Grid taking over vacant storefront for pop-up holiday food market in SF

Off the Grid – the familiar food truck and catering crew is getting a pop-up brick-and-mortar space in downtown San Francisco as part of the city's Vacant to Vibrant program, and it's just in time for the holidays. 

San Francisco to provide food assistance to help SNAP recipients

San Francisco is stepping in to make sure people who receive SNAP benefits get enough to eat as the program is about to lapse for the first time in history because of the government shutdown.

Benioff says he'd support National Guard in San Francisco ahead of Dreamforce: report

As the countdown to San Francisco's signature tech event is on, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the New York Times in an interview published on Friday that he'd welcome National Guard troops in the city if President Trump decided to deploy them. 

Dolly Parton's library program expands to San Francisco: free books if you're under 5

Dolly Parton's mission to get free books in the hands of kids around the world is expanding in the Bay Area. Children can sign up for her free Imagination Library, which provides kids in San Francisco, under the age of five, with a free book mailed directly to their home every month.