SNAP shutdown: Nearly half million San Francisco Bay Area residents rely on CalFresh
Some of the nation’s most vulnerable people depend on SNAP, including more than half a million residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nearly 40% of recipients are children, 20% are seniors, and about 10% are people with disabilities.
Much cooler
Much cooler today; temps drops to the 70s.
Cooler Thursday forecast
Wednesday was the warmest day of the week! Low clouds should resurface near the coast and bay Thursday morning. Partly sunny skies are expected later in the day. Highs should range from the low 60s to the mid 70s. Temperatures should rebound in the Halloween forecast.
San Francisco to provide food assistance to help SNAP recipients
San Francisco is stepping in to make sure people who receive SNAP benefits get enough to eat as the program is about to lapse for the first time in history because of the government shutdown.
Who was Roger Casement? Irish diplomat, historical figure honored in SF Castro
It was a commemoration nearly 10 years in the making. The tribute to honor Irish diplomat and human rights activist, Roger Casement, along the Rainbow Honor Walk was held in San Francisco's Castro District this week.
Iconic San Francisco restaurant closing doors after 50 years
After nearly 50 years in business, an iconic San Francisco restaurant is closing its doors.
CHP surge in San Francisco helping cut crime, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting the success of a statewide effort between the California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies aimed at reducing crime in cities like San Francisco.
Immigrants in San Francisco on edge despite canceled federal surge
A packed San Francisco hearing reflected ongoing fear and uncertainty in the immigrant community, even after the planned federal surge was called off.
Sexual battery of minor in Golden Gate Park being investigated by San Francisco police
Police in San Francisco are investigating the sexual battery of a minor that happened last Thursday in a Golden Gate Park restroom near the Polo Fields.
DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
DoorDash is offering SNAP recipients free delivery and waived service fees just as federal assistance is scheduled to run dry.
Homes flooded in San Francisco water main break
The San Francisco Fire Department was sent about 6:35 a.m. to Santos Street between Velasco and Geneva avenues on reports of the break and found the area flooded.
Pedestrian killed in suspected DUI hit-and-run crash in San Francisco
Police found the suspect driver about a mile away from the scene of the crash, and they were arrested.
Artist-made haunted house brings DIY frights to San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center
The Haunt opened over the weekend, and the DIY haunted house features a maze of monsters and ghosts crafted entirely from everyday materials.
Bay Area events canceled amid fears over potential immigration operations
There are new fears and concerns over safety for some in Bay Area immigrant communities, despite Pres. Donald Trump's pause on a federal immigration surge in San Francisco.