One dead, several pets rescued in SF Marina District two-alarm fire

The San Francisco Fire Department is investigating the cause of a two-alarm apartment fire in the city’s Marina District that left one person dead Friday night. Firefighters were called to an apartment building on Filbert Street between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street just before 9:30 p.m.

Huge turnout for SF's Castroween and Night Market

Castroween, a beloved tradition in San Francisco drew huge crowds to the Castro nieghborhood on Halloween night. The monthly Castro night market that normally takes place on Thursdays was changed to Halloween to coincide with this holiday celebration. It attracted people to the area early and appeared to boost businesses such as bars and restaurants.

Trump Administration ordered to use emergency funds for SNAP payments | West Coast Wrap

Two judges have ordered the Trump Administration to tap emergency funds to continue payments to food assistance recipients as the government shutdown continues into November. However, the administration argued that it couldn't use agriculture department reserves for the program unless Congress passes a budget, and President Trump blamed Democrats for keeping the shutdown going.

Boy paralyzed in Oakland shooting gets custom Halloween costume

There was a special Halloween reveal at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland on Friday: a custom-designed Mario Kart costume for Asa Luo, 10, that fits his wheelchair. Asa was paralyzed in 2023 after being struck by a stray bullet while out with his family.

Bay Area leaders address CalFresh, SNAP shutdown and how they're helping | KTVU

CalFresh recipients in Aalmeda County stand to lose approximately $35 million in food assistance benefits next month due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved $16.5 million in emergency food assistance through the food bank and its partner organizations. The funding was announced at a press conference led by elected officials including Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, among others.

Suspect in custody in Golden Gate Park sexual assault

SFPD arrest 19-year-old suspect in connection with youth soccer player assaulted in park bathroom. KTVU's Christien Kafton shared the details from an SFPD press conference at which interim chief Paul Yep, Mayor Daniel Lurie and District Attorney Brooke Jenkins spoke.

SFFD: Breast Cancer Awareness

San Francisco Fire Captain Heather Buren talks about the department’s efforts to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.