Human waste a common complaint at San Francisco cable car stop; some visitors say city's getting 'bum rap'

There are human waste complaints at the end of one of San Francisco's iconic cable car lines. But some visitors say this is not the full story and that national media is giving the city a "bum rap."

'This is truly a plane': Water taxis of the future take flight on the San Francisco Bay

Bay Area-based maritime company, Navier, is building high-tech boats with an ambitious plan to transform and expand ride-sharing services. It may prove to be a fast, clean way to crisscross the San Francisco Bay in futuristic water taxis.

Teen patients at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals get ready for prom

It’s prom season, and event planners at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have been hard at work hoping to ensure that their high school patients don't miss out on this teenage rite of passage. 

SF DA's stance on Banko Brown killing is 'contradiction,' supervisor says

San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton called District Attorney Brooke Jenkins' handling of the killing of Banko Brown, an alleged shoplifter shot by a Walgreens security guard, a "contradiction."

San Francisco Muni working to silence squeaky trains

San Francisco's Muni says it is working to quiet trains down after this year's rainy winter. Neighbors near Ocean Beach say the trains started making a squealing noise following this year's wet winter weather.

Former Richmond police sergeant faces probation for drunkenly firing shots in hotel

A former Richmond Police Department sergeant was sentenced to two years' felony probation on Monday for discharging a firearm multiple times at a San Francisco hotel in 2017 and violating a deferred judgment ruling stemming from the case, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.

Hippie icon Wavy Gravy holds birthday party to benefit two causes

He's a hippie icon, a former ice cream flavor and a man whose foundation has provided eye care to over 50 million people - and the public is invited to his birthday party in San Francisco Sunday night.   

Former Uber exec sentenced for covering up data breach

A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday imposed a sentence of three years' probation on the former head of security at Uber for his role in covering up a data breach that allegedly exposed the personal information of more than 50 million riders and drivers.   

Suspect arrested in fatal San Francisco stabbing Friday

A suspect has been arrested in a fatal stabbing of a woman that took place Friday in the 400 block of Duboce Ave. in San Francisco, police said.   

Changes planned for Presidio roadway following world champion cyclist's death

One month after a world champion cyclist was hit and killed by a car in San Francisco’s Presidio, a plan has been approved to beef up bike safety along a major thoroughfare in the park. 

Ex-SF fire commissioner investigated for alleged bear spray attacks

A former San Francisco fire commissioner is being investigated by city police for potentially using bear spray on homeless people in a series of attacks.

San Francisco man faces 8 years in prison after raping intoxicated woman

A 32-year-old man faces eight years in prison after being convicted of raping an intoxicated woman he was acquainted with, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.

Amber Lee's Chinatown: SF native's cultural bridge to her favorite dishes

Amber Lee's Chinatown is a cultural bridge for those who may not know the treasures and tastes within San Francisco's Chinatown. Our longtime reporter is an SF native who grew up going to Chinatown often. Now she shares where to get some of her favorite dishes.

Amber Lee's Chinatown: A culinary experience in photos

Amber Lee's Chinatown shares memories of the food she grew up with as a San Francisco native. Here's an extended look at our culinary tour in images.