San Francisco benefits from housing law that streamlines approval

To address the state's housing crisis, California enacted a Statewide Housing Plan in 2022.  It says that every city and county must build its share of new homes to meet a total of 2.5 million new homes the state estimates it will need by 2031. San Francisco's part of the job is to build 82,000 units by the same deadline.

3 coyotes killed at Golden Gate Park after girl attacked

California wildlife officials said they are testing the remains of three coyotes to determine if one of them bit a child in San Francisco last week.

One person dies in San Francisco fire

One person died Monday after an early-morning fire in San Francisco, firefighters said.

Thousands take to streets for final day of SF Pride

All across San Francisco on Sunday, thousands took to the streets to mark the final day of SF Pride. From the annual parade, to the festivities outside City Hall, and the dazzling rainbow flag lighting up Market Street, this year's Pride did not disappoint.

Dog, owner rescued from San Francisco cliff

A poodle mix and their human got trapped on a cliff overlooking the ocean at San Francisco's Fort Funston Sunday morning, and firefighters came to their rescue, a spokesman said.   

Thousands celebrate 54th annual San Francisco Pride Parade

The 54th annual San Francisco Pride Parade kicked off Sunday morning along Market Street. 50,000 marchers and more than 200 contingents participated in one of the largest LGBTQ celebrations in the world.

San Francisco pride celebrations in full swing

San Francisco pride weekend includes the free festival at Civic Center Plaza, which featured several musical stages, food, and a first-ever cannabis zone.

San Francisco lights up world's largest Pride 'flag'

Friday night, San Francisco's Market Street was once again lit up from end to end with the colors of the rainbow pride flag. The lighting marked the start of the SF Pride weekend.

Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco Giant, baseball Hall of Famer, dead at 86

Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86.

Woman with 2 children carjacked in Alameda, suspects crash in San Francisco

Three suspects were arrested after carjacking a woman who had her two small children in her vehicle on Wednesday afternoon in Alameda, officials say. 

SFPD to hold community meeting on upcoming unsanctioned 'Hill bomb' event

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is planning to hold a community meeting July 1 for those concerned about an upcoming, unsanctioned ‘Hill Bomb' skateboarding event. 

Supreme Court: Cities can cite, fine homeless for camping in public places

The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can issue citations, fines and ultimately remove people who camp outdoors in public places – something that the city of San Francisco and California's governor had been pushing for.

'Drag Me Downtown' holds show finale ahead of SF Pride

For a second year in a row, ‘Drag Me Downtown’ helped usher in the start of San Francisco Pride. The pop-up drag show series, which has been taking over downtown venues each week this month, held its finale on Thursday.

San Francisco Pride: Preparing for the city's biggest event of the year

As dozens of rainbow flags blew in the wind up and down the street, enthusiasm for Pride Month was evident all along Castro Street and throughout the neighborhood. Businesses, visitors, and residents are all getting ready for one of the biggest events of the year in the city. 

Coyote visits San Francisco's Pink Triangle

A coyote made an appearance at San Francisco's Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks on Monday.