Shoppers embrace official holiday season in Union Square

The holiday season is upon us. With the help of Mayor London Breed, Macy's, and the nonprofit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, the Great Tree lit up Union Square for the 35th year on Wednesday.

Maria Su expected to be confirmed as new SFUSD Superintendent

San Francisco's school board will vote on Tuesday to confirm Maria Su as the district's new superintendent after Matt Wayne abruptly stepped down Friday. On Monday, she picked up a vote of confidence from the head of California's Department of Education.

Number of homeless tents down by 60%, SF mayor says

The number of homeless tents in San Francisco has dropped by 60% in the past six years, San Francisco Mayor London Breed said Thursday, proof that the city is succeeding in cleaning up the streets while providing alternatives for the unhoused.

SF Parent Coalition hosts Mayoral Candidate Forum

San Francisco's mayor and four other city hall hopefuls fielded questions during a public forum in the city's Richmond District on Monday. The forum was hosted by the SF Parent Coalition at George Washington High School.

San Francisco steps up homeless encampment sweeps

San Francisco has stepped up a program to sweep homeless encampments. City leaders have been saying that plans were in the works to take more action to eliminate encampments, and on Monday crews began patrolling the streets clearing camps.