SFO travelers react to worldwide travel alert amid rising political tensions
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
Muslim mother claims she was verbally harassed, spat at by man in Burlingame
A Muslim mother in Burlingame was allegedly accosted by a man who spat at her as she walked to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, police said.
A Muslim mother in Burlingame was allegedly accosted by a man who spat at her as she walked to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, police said.
Stand with Israel rally in San Francisco denounces violence along the Israeli-Gaza border
Sunday afternoon a group assembled at Civic Center plaza to show unity with Israel and denounce the violence that continues to take lives along the Israeli-Gaza border.
Sunday afternoon a group assembled at Civic Center plaza to show unity with Israel and denounce the violence that continues to take lives along the Israeli-Gaza border.
Thousands gather in San Francisco to rally for Palestine; others return to U.S. after being stuck in Israel
Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to march in support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to march in support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
6-year-old boy killed, mother seriously wounded in hate crime motivated by Israeli-Hamas war, police say
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
An 6-year-old boy is dead, and his mother seriously wounded after they were both stabbed more than a dozen times Saturday in a Chicago suburb.
'We’re gonna love harder than all the haters out there': SF congregants gather for Sabbath
One wick at a time, a small group of faithful gathered to light candles at the Congregation Chevra Thilim in San Francisco, as Jewish people around the world do each Friday before sundown to usher in the Sabbath.
One wick at a time, a small group of faithful gathered to light candles at the Congregation Chevra Thilim in San Francisco, as Jewish people around the world do each Friday before sundown to usher in the Sabbath.
Some Hebrew schools close, others stay open with police nearby amid 'Day of Jihad' threat
In the wake of a reported "Day of Jihad" threat by a former Hamas leader, less than a week after a surprise attack in Israel, there was a wide range of responses by Bay Area Hebrew schools.
In the wake of a reported "Day of Jihad" threat by a former Hamas leader, less than a week after a surprise attack in Israel, there was a wide range of responses by Bay Area Hebrew schools.
Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say
Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.
Christopher Michael Pruitt, 39, remained in custody this week after being indicted on multiple sex abuse charges in Washington County, Oregon, police said.
San Francisco woman on church pilgrimage stranded in Jerusalem
A San Francisco woman is among a church group that is now trying to find their way back home to the United States from Jerusalem.
A San Francisco woman is among a church group that is now trying to find their way back home to the United States from Jerusalem.
Bay Area Jews, Palestinians fear backlash from Middle East war
Bay Area Jews and Palestinians fear they'll be targeted for reprisals due to ongoing Middle East war.
Bay Area Jews and Palestinians fear they'll be targeted for reprisals due to ongoing Middle East war.
Solidarity and worry in the Bay Area as families await word from loved ones in Israel
Local places of worship are offering prayers as families with Bay Area ties anxiously await updates on their loved ones.
Local places of worship are offering prayers as families with Bay Area ties anxiously await updates on their loved ones.
Prayers and protests in San Francisco over terror attacks on Israel
Members of the local Jewish community are praying for peace after what the White House described as terrorist attacks in Israel.
Members of the local Jewish community are praying for peace after what the White House described as terrorist attacks in Israel.
Bay Area lawmakers and Jewish community condemn attacks on Israel
This weekend's attacks on Israel by Hamas militants are being met with shock and outrage by the Bay Area's Jewish community. A number of Bay Area lawmakers have also denounced the assault, which took place amid Israel's high holy holiday season.
This weekend's attacks on Israel by Hamas militants are being met with shock and outrage by the Bay Area's Jewish community. A number of Bay Area lawmakers have also denounced the assault, which took place amid Israel's high holy holiday season.
Flight from SFO to Tel Aviv turns around mid-flight
Hundreds of United Airlines passengers on a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv endured a 13-hour "flight to nowhere" due to the attacks in Israel.
Hundreds of United Airlines passengers on a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv endured a 13-hour "flight to nowhere" due to the attacks in Israel.
Kat Von D shares video of baptism after giving up witchcraft
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D shared a video of her getting baptized.
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D shared a video of her getting baptized.
American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at Israel museum
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
UFC fighter wins bout after bringing Bible into cage, says company 'gives me freedom to be who I want to be'
Mitchell says NFL, NBA wouldn't allow him to express himself freely
Mitchell says NFL, NBA wouldn't allow him to express himself freely
Former Glide pastor Cecil Williams celebrates 94th birthday
In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.
In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.