Part of West Maui to reopen soon

Portions of West Maui are set to reopen Sunday, two months after a deadly fire nearly destroyed the historic town of Lahaina.

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.

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.

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.

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.