Fatal drug overdoses hit all-time high for San Francisco in 2023
San Francisco broke a somber record for the number of fatal drug overdoses in a year in 2023. In all, the city tallied 806 overdose deaths over the course of the year.
400 license plate cameras coming to San Francisco, privacy advocates concerned
San Francisco's police chief said the cameras won't be deployed as part of a mass surveillance operation. Privacy advocates have their concerns over the license plate readers.
San Francisco rapper apologizes for video critical of Mayor London Breed
A San Francisco rapper apologized after calling out Mayor London Breed in his very PG-13 rap, blaming her for the level of crime in the city.
Tenderloin holiday tree-lighting shows close community ties in neighborhood
A beautiful holiday tree-lighting celebration in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood brought hundreds of people to Boeddeker Park.
New office that would have implemented reparations for Black SF residents on chopping block
In a letter to department heads, Mayor London Breed said she's preserving money for her top priorities.
SF Union Square businesses hope holiday tree is a beacon for better times
With the push of a button, Macy's 83-foot Great Tree lit up San Francisco's Union Square, kicking off the start of the holiday shopping season.
Parents hold public forum to address the state of San Francisco schools
It was a packed theater at Lincoln high school in the Sunset District Wednesday evening. Parents, students, teachers, and community members came to hear more about some of the pressing issues facing the San Francisco Unified School District.
'The world is watching': Mayor Breed says APEC will reset dialogue about San Francisco
All eyes are on San Francisco this week as the APEC conference gets underway, and in a city that has taken a beating in the national discourse, there's a lot at stake.
SF Union Square's safe-shopping initiative is back for the holiday season
San Francisco's Union Square is gearing up for the holiday season. City officials say the area is safe, clean and ready for shoppers.
San Francisco's Chase Center to host NBA All-Star Game 2025
The epicenter of basketball will be San Francisco for a winter weekend in 2025. That's because fans will be treated to the 74th NBA All-Star Game at San Francisco's Chase Center.
San Francisco prepares for APEC, security expected to be tight
The city of San Francisco is preparing for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The event is expected to bring more than 20,000 visitors to the city.
Opioid-related deaths to be treated as homicides, San Francisco officials announce
Starting soon, opioid-related deaths in San Francisco will be investigated as homicides. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is teaming up with San Francisco leaders to establish a new law enforcement task force to investigate and treat opioid deaths the same way as homicide cases, potentially charging drug dealers with murder, the Governor's Office announced Friday.
Car break-in victims have to prove their vehicle was locked, a state lawmaker wants to change that
California State Sen. Scott Wiener is hoping a small change to the law will have a dramatic impact on car break-ins. This law aims to close what amounts to a loophole that prosecutors say is letting burglars off the hook.
San Francisco mayor wants to expand police powers via ballot measure; critics blast idea
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday announced a new ballot measure for the March election, which critics began blasting even before the idea was formally announced.
San Francisco mayor, police chief provide update on crime prevention efforts
Smash-and-grabs, drug dealing, car larceny and other public safety concerns in San Francisco were addressed at a news conference Friday by Mayor London Breed and Police Chief William Scott.
Feds, local investigators working on SF Chinese consulate investigation
Local and federal officials are working to unravel the events that led up to a man crashing a car into the San Francisco Chinese consulate.
Attorneys for homeless coalition say city workers inadequately trained on clearing encampments
Attorneys for the Coalition on Homelessness say city workers are inadequately trained in dealing with clearing homeless encampments and those who reside in them. City officials say these are unsupported accusations.
Thousands pay respects to Sen. Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall
For one final time, Dianne Feinstein, California's late Senator, San Francisco's former mayor and Supervisor left San Francisco City Hall where she started her career more than 50 years ago.
Fleet Week: New submarine to be named for the city of San Francisco
Sailors and Marines have landed in San Francisco and are exploring the city as Fleet Week picks up steam. Now there is word that the city has been picked for a special honor.
San Francisco can enforce laws on homeless who refuse shelter services
San Francisco can again enforce laws around the removal of homeless encampments following a recent clarification from a federal court that stems from a lawsuit over the treatment of unhoused residents on city streets.