Unique SF-themed gingerbread village set to debut at Fisherman's Wharf
A unique San Francisco-themed gingerbread house village will make its debut to the public next week at Fisherman's Wharf. Jon Lovitch, the artist, flew to the Bay Area from New York City on Friday afternoon to put on the finishing touches. He invited KTVU for a behind-the scenes look.
Wax museum permanently closes at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
The wax museum closed on Aug. 3. after 10 years in business at the wharf.
San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay to get new leadership after scandal
The Aquarium of the Bay, a fixture on San Francisco's Pier 39 for almost three decades, finds itself in a financial mess due to a scandal embroiling its now-departed CEO who served for almost a decade.
Sea lions help Fisherman's Wharf post-pandemic economy
Mother Nature made humanity possible. Now, some of her furry children are making it possible for crowds of tourists to a major tourist attraction to revive itself from the post-pandemic.
SF Mayor moves to keep giant Ferris wheel at Fisherman's Wharf another 18 months
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is seeking to extend the stay of a popular new attraction to the city’s waterfront.
Bay Area Dungeness crab fleet could fade away
California’s commercial Dungeness crab fleet is finally selling its catch to consumers, albeit three-months late. This comes well after the peak holiday buying season has come and gone.
Giant Ferris wheel moves to Fisherman's Wharf
A Ferris wheel that stood in Golden Gate Park has been moved to Fisherman's Wharf.
155th annual Italian heritage parade and festival
The annual Italian Heritage Parade and Festival returned to the streets of San Francisco Sunday afternoon for its 155th year.
Air shows underway in San Francisco's Fleet Week
The Blue Angels took to the sky Friday afternoon as Fleet Week picked up steam going into the weekend. The air show is one of the highlights of Fleet Week and the show did not disappoint.
Bay Area crab and salmon fishermen hit hard
California is cutting short the already delayed commercial crab season to April 15 south of Mendocino County to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in crab potlines.
SF bike rental companies worried new proposal will hurt their business
San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency is set to consider expanding the number of Lyft bike rental locations. Some local bike rental companies worry about how the proposed expansion will impact their business.
March Madness comes to San Francisco's Chase Center and business owners are ready to 'win'
Excitement is building as NCAA action is set to get underway in San Francisco. Chase Center will host the West Regional Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, and fans are already pouring into the city.
SFPD officer on trial in man's beating testifies, prosecutor questions training
It's the trial against a San Francisco police officer that has triggered a dramatic fight between city's top cops. About who gets to investigate the police.
San Francisco showing signs of economic recovery
The impact the pandemic had on San Francisco's economy is well documented, but there are signs that things may be turning around.
Search suspended for missing fisherman near Muir Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended their search on Tuesday for a missing fisherman, who was swept away into the ocean near the Muir Beach overlook one day earlier.
Commercial crab season kicks off in the Bay Area
The long-awaited Dungeness crab season for commercial fisherman, is finally kicking off Wednesday in the Bay Area. Commercial crabbers will be able to head out into a prime fishing zone stretching from Pescadero to the Mendocino-Sonoma County line.
SF D.A. Boudin charges SFPD officer for man's Fisherman’s Wharf beating
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Monday announced charges against a San Francisco police officer for the alleged 2019 beating of a man at Fisherman's Wharf.
Fish and wildlife department delays commercial crab season
The department says they are working with the commercial Dungeness crab industry to create new regulations to protect whales from entanglements.
Concerns over endangered whales could delay commercial crab season
A decision is coming soon as to whether crabs will be in markets in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Day one of San Francisco shelter-in-place an eerie sight, says visitors
The hardest part is not knowing what's ahead and when the COVID-19 crisis will end.