Dreamforce begins this week, SF at risk of losing conference due to homelessness, drug-use
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border
Algeria's coast guard fired on the tourists who broached territorial waters from Morocco.
Nordstrom in its final days as downtown San Francisco works to mend itself
San Francisco's Nordstrom is in its final days as the city's downtown struggles to recreate itself.
Bay Area pours money into Hawaii relief effort
The largest effort right now in the Bay Area is being spearheaded by several San Francisco tourism organizations.
San Francisco tourism bounces back as international visitors increase
At the height of summer in the city, three years post-pandemic, tourists are flocking back to San Francisco.
Petrified Forest in Calistoga going up for sale: report
The Petrified Forest in Calistoga will reportedly soon go up for sale by the family that owns and operates the 500-acre property, including the remains of ancient sequoias.
Tour bus, MTA bus collide in Manhattan, dozens injured: FDNY
The FDNY said the accident happened just after 7 p.m. on East 23rd Street and 1st Avenue in Kips Bay.
Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
American arrested for pushing tourists into ravine near famous German castle, killing 1
Authorities say an American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope.
Businesses bailing out of San Francisco, experts explain what needs to change
Business leaders say cleaning up San Francisco's streets, preventing crime and retail theft, and providing tax incentives are a few key components to rebuilding downtown.
San Francisco looks to boost tourism with new $6 million campaign
In an effort to boost numbers ahead of the busy summer travel season, San Francisco is paying $6 million international ad campaign highlighting the cites iconic landmarks.
Tourists bloodied after man attacks them at hotel: Petaluma Police
A couple visiting the Bay Area from Sweden was brutally attacked outside a hotel in Petaluma, police said. The tourists were reportedly beaten by a man on drugs, who thought they had broken into his room.
San Francisco launches Safe Shopper Initiative
San Francisco is concentrating resources on Union Square to make shoppers feel more safe this holiday season.
Dreamforce day 2 ends with Red Hot Chili Peppers, providing boost to city tourism
Day two of Dreamforce, one of San Francisco’s largest conventions, closed out with a bang Wednesday, with a live performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Oracle Park.
San Francisco prepares for Labor Day and a busy tourist season
San Francisco is getting ready for the kickoff to a traditionally busy tourist season. The cities tourist destinations are already buzzing with visitors, and with the labor day weekend upon us, those areas are hoping for even more tourists.
San Francisco COVID surge coincides with Pride month, NBA Finals
COVID rates are on the rise. SF's health department says now is a prudent time to resume wearing masks in indoor settings, choose outdoor gatherings over indoor gatherings whenever possible, and use rapid tests as needed to determine who is infected and should isolate.
City-sanctioned 420 celebration ushers in new orderly era
For the first time, marijuana sales were allowed with some 40 vendors and sponsors at San Francisco Golden Gate Park's 420 celebration.
Ruby Princess sails away from San Francisco without passengers who tested COVID positive
One passenger is worried that COVID testing seems to be on an honor system. She suspects some passengers may not have tested to avoid having to quarantine and miss out on all the cruise activities.
International sailing competition comes to San Francisco this weekend
An exciting weekend is expected in San Francisco. There is an international sailing competition that is bringing visitors from many countries.
Sonoma County event venues frustrated over ban on large gatherings
A new health order in Sonoma County, is being viewed as another potential blow to the area’s tourism industry, particularly for businesses behind the region’s larger events.