It costs more than $5,000-a-month to rent a home in this Bay Area city

The desire to rent is high in both the suburbs and cities, and national mortgage rates and home buying prices are on the rise. Those factors are what is driving sky-high rents.

Cooler, clouds
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Cooler weather is ahead, especially for the weekend.

Daniel Lurie leads in San Francisco mayoral race

San Francisco is still tabulating results from Tuesday's election, but so far political newcomer Daniel Lurie is holding his lead in the mayoral election. 

Prosecution rests in Nima Momeni murder trial

The prosecution rested its case Wednesday in the Nima Momeni murder trial after calling its lead investigator to the stand.

Decreasing winds
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Gusty winds today prompted a Wind Advisory and a Red Flag Warning. Winds are expected to decrease tomorrow. Your Thursday forecast features mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. Highs should range from the upper 60s to the mid 70s. Clouds could pay us a visit this weekend. Rain chances return next week.

Live 2024 Election Results: San Francisco County

From mayor to Proposition K, here's a live look at 2024 election results in San Francisco.

Live 2024 Election Results: San Francisco Mayor

Election Day concluded on Tuesday as voters in the Bay Area, California and beyond cast their votes in key races both locally and nationally.

Bay Area reacts to Donald Trump's presidential win

“I believe that Donald Trump will drive us forward for a better economy for all Americans," Republican Kadin True said. “That's what I'm excited about. Less money going to gas, going to taxes. What I care about is what's in my wallet."

Warm and windy
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Steve Paulson says today will be warm and windy.

Stronger winds boosting fire danger
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Fire season continues in Northern California. Northerly winds will be increasing overnight Gusts could approach 50 to 60 mph. The strongest winds will be focused in the North Bay Interior Mountains. The dry wind will also boost fire danger. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 7 am Thursday. Your Wednesday forecast features mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. Highs should range from the upper 60s to the mid 70s.

Mark Farrell slapped with $108K ethics fine one day before election

San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Farrell has agreed to a $108,000 fine for campaign law violations, according to a settlement with the city's Ethics Commission.

2024 election: A closer look at Oakland, San Francisco propositions and measures

Oakland and San Francisco voters will consider measures on violence reduction, a new rideshare tax, and a partial highway closure in November. Here is a closer look at local ballot measures and propositions.

2024 Election: What to know about San Francisco's Proposition K

Proposition K would permanently close San Francisco's Great Highway to traffic and establish it as a public recreation space.

SFPD drone helps catch suspected Walgreens' thief

San Francisco police used newly acquired security technology to track down a suspect in a retail theft last week.

Union Square ice rink to open in San Francisco

The Union Square ice rink will return on Wednesday for its grand opening of the season.

High clouds, winds
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Today will see high clouds and strong winds. Temps in the 60s and 70s.

BART stabbing suspect faces attempted murder charge

A suspect faces an attempted murder charge in what officials describe as an unprovoked stabbing aboard a BART train in San Francisco.

Dry, windy weather prompts elevated fire danger
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Dry Winds will increase over the course of Tuesday and last into early Thursday. There is a Red Flag Warning for most of the Bay Aera from Tuesday 11am - Thursday 7am for elevated fire danger.