San Francisco's iconic cable cars almost ready for passengers
After more than a year, cable cars are once again climbing up and down San Francisco's hills. The cars are back on the rails but aren't carrying any passengers for now.
Fireworks and tourism return to light up San Francisco's Fourth of July celebrations
Tourists and locals celebrated the Fourth of July with sunny weather and a spectacular fireworks show overlooking the city's waterfront, and local businesses and restaurants enjoyed a boost in profits.
San Francisco's Pier 39 prepares for California's full reopening
San Francisco's Pier 39 prepares for California's full reopening
Richmond's East Brother Light Station finds temporary power source but seeks long-term solution
The historic East Brother Light Station, Richmond's oldest structure, has found a temporary solution to restore power to the bed and breakfast that operates within the light station after its 30-year-old submarine cable broke in April.
Hot Memorial Day launches Russian River towns into tourist season
Bay Area tourism, battered the past year, had a healthy summer launch over the long Memorial Day weekend.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Visitors still banned from South Lake Tahoe during COVID-19 crisis
In South Lake Tahoe, tourists are pushing back against a ban on visitors.
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie on coronavirus travel impact
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 Weekends about how the coronavirus is taking its toll on the travel industry.
SF Travel Association grapples with Trump effect
The 107th annual meeting of the San Francisco Travel Association is currently underway in the city amid some fears of how President Trump will affect travel. Tom Vacar reports.
SF sues Hertz over bridge tolls
City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that rental car giant Hertz Corp. and a business partner swindled San Francisco customers out of millions of dollars in hidden fees to cover bridge tolls. Tara Moriarty reports.
Bay Area civic groups joining forces
The Greater Sacramento Area Economic Council is joining with the Bay Area Council to keep jobs in the area. Barry Broome, president and CEO of the Sacramento group, was on the News @ 9 to discuss the collaboration.
New evidence in Pokemon Go slaying
US Park Police have released new details in the slaying of Calvin Riley, who was killed while playing Pokemon Go in San Francisco. Tara Moriarty reports.
Oakland named 3rd unfriendliest city
Conde Nast Traveler named Oakland the third unfriendliest city in the world. An Oakland city councilman disputes the ranking. Ross Palombo interviews the councilman.
Man fatally shot in SF
Police say he was playing Pokemon Go when she shooting occurred. Azenith Smith reports.