San Francisco's population is bouncing back

The mass migration away from California seems to be abating as the post-pandemic period and the overall U.S. economy improves. 

Esa-Pekka Salonen to leave San Francisco Symphony, citing dispute with orchestra’s board

Esa-Pekka Salonen will leave the San Francisco Symphony following the 2024-25 season, just his fifth as music director, announcing his departure Thursday with a statement critical of the orchestra’s leadership.

Mail carrier robberies on the rise with recent cases in Oakland, SF

Mail carriers are increasingly becoming targets for robbers – a growing trend across the United States and the Bay Area. 

Ride share driver who allegedly punched passenger at SFO charged with federal hate crime

A ride share driver accused of striking a rider in the face that he perceived to be Jewish or Israeli has been arrested and charged with a hate crime, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.  

SFO protest over Gaza creates chaos at airport

San Francisco International Airport was the site of a demonstration by pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza who showed up in force on Wednesday morning, and despite the noise and chaos, flights still took off on time. 

SFO-bound United flight returns to Sydney airport over mechanical issue

A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was forced to return to Sydney, Australia, due to an undisclosed maintenance issue.

Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home

A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.

New 'seed lending library' taking root at San Francisco's Bayview branch

San Francisco Public Library has launched a new kind of lending library at the Bayview Branch, planting seeds of knowledge in a very different way. The collection sits on a table near the courtyard, tucked away in an old, wooden card catalog.

First day of Ramadan met with conflicted emotions this year

Monday, Muslims across the world, and here in the Bay Area, marked the first day of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, charity and fasting.

Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business

"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy

Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on I-80 in San Francisco

The California Highway Patrol on Monday began investigating a deadly hit-and-run on the I-80 freeway heading into San Francisco.

Warriors forward assigned to team's G-League affiliate

The Golden State Warriors have assigned forward player Gui Santos to play for their G-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. 

Family separated for 5 years reunited in emotional embrace at SFO

A Nicaraguan political refugee, separated from his wife and two sons, was reunited with his family in an emotional gathering at San Francisco International Airport.