New security measures, cameras on Twin Peaks after teen killed

The city of San Francisco is increasing police patrols and taking other new safety measures at the lookout point on Twin Peaks. 

TechCrunch Disrupt convention brought more than 12,000 people to SF

The Moscone West area was teeming with tech talk Thursday, as the three-day TechCrunch Disrupt convention wrapped up in San Francisco.

San Francisco pilot program pays people with drug addiction in gift cards if they get clean

San Francisco launched a pilot program to help those struggling with addiction. The program focuses on cocaine and methamphetamine use. Patients who get clean are paid in gift cards.

Folsom Street Fair celebrates 40 years of bondage, leather and kinky fun

It's LeatherWeek in San Francisco. What does that mean? It's time for kink enthusiasts to get their gear on in preparation for Sunday's main event — Folsom Street Fair, which marks 40 years in the city.

San Francisco man convicted in rape, murder of his friend

A jury convicted a 72-year-old man in the brutal rape and murder of his friend in San Francisco, the district attorney announced.

Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over 'severe burns' from hot coffee spill

An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.

San Francisco leaders tackle 'epidemic' of car break-ins

San Francisco's DA Brook Jenkins said property crime is "plaguing" the city and deeply impacting residents and businesses.

Bay Area experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires

Look just about any direction, and you will see the thick haze resting over the Bay Area, smoke blowing southward from wildfires burning in far Northern California and Oregon.

2 Bay Area men sentenced 15, 18 years in prison for child pornography charges

Two Bay Area residents, one being a driving school instructor who used his position to find victims, were sentenced to 15 years and 18 years respectively for several charges relating to child pornography, according to federal prosecutors. 

Report finds windows broken during San Francisco storms had prior problems

Most of the high-rise building windows in San Francisco that were broken or damaged during storms last March had problems even before the storms hit, according to a new report. 

Scientists estimate fish inside SF's Steinhart Aquarium to be 92 years old

Scientists have now determined that a fish inside the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is a record holder.

Bay Area home prices see biggest annual gain in more than a year, while sales continued to fall: report

Despite a continued downturn in home sales in California, median home prices reached its highest level in more than a year, with the Bay Area recording the biggest annual gain in the state, according to new figures.

Missing teen found in San Leandro

UPDATE: A teen who was last seen days ago at a San Francisco BART station has been found and is expected to be reunited with his mother in San Leandro, sources told KTVU.

Former Glide pastor Cecil Williams celebrates 94th birthday

In San Francisco, a birthday party was held for the Reverend Cecil Williams, the former pastor of GLIDE.

SF's 'Mermaid Series Run' promotes female athleticism

Hundreds of runners laced up Sunday morning preparing for a fun and challenging race, including one that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. With options to run a 5K, 10K or 10-mile distance, the Mermaid Series Run helps introduce young girls and women to the sport of running. The 10-mile race brings runners across the Golden Gate Bridge.

SF's 'Mermaid Series Run' promotes female athleticism
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Hundreds of runners laced up Sunday morning preparing for a fun and challenging race, including one that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. With options to run a 5K, 10K or 10-mile distance, the Mermaid Series Run helps introduce young girls and women to the sport of running. The 10-mile race brings runners across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Another generational divide: Artificial Intelligence

An overwhelming majority of millennials and Gen Z are using artificial intelligence. Conversely, a majority of their older counterparts in the Gen X and the Baby Boomer generations reported not using the new technology.

Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF

Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.