A-list celebs, news orgs and White House say they won't pay for Twitter verification

On Thursday, the platform started to remove the blue check from all accounts without a paid subscription. For at least $8 a month, users can have a verified Twitter Blue account.

Man charged in alleged hate crime attacks on Muni buses

A San Francisco man was charged for separate alleged hate crime attacks aboard Muni buses, including an egg-throwing incident that was widely shared on social media, the district attorney's office said on Thursday.

It's 4/20! Marijuana enthusiasts celebrate high holiday at Hippie Hill

The high holiday, 4/20, has rolled around, and San Francisco is once again playing host to the largest free cannabis event in the state.

'Gold Blooded' fans prepare for Warriors playoff game against the Kings at home

Golden State fans will be pouring into Chase Center ready to roll Thursday night, as the Warriors host the Kings for Game 3 of their first round playoff series.

San Francisco's 4/20 celebration returns

The legendary 420 celebration is returning to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Thursday. An estimated 20,000 cannabis fans will gather for the outdoor festival at Hippie Hill.

Battle brewing over proposed 50-story high-rise in San Francisco's Outer Sunset

A Nevada-based developer has submitted plans for a 50-story ocean view high rise in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset District, in what's shaping up to be a heated battle with the city's planning department. 

San Francisco police to be paid highest of all Bay Area officers

Out of all the Bay Area police departments, San Francisco cops will soon be paid the highest. Police Chief Bill Scott says SFPD is currently short 562 officers.

SF launches "Vacant to Vibrant" program calling for ideas to turn office space into pop-up shops

When Simon Bertrang walks through downtown San Francisco, he doesn't just see empty storefronts, he sees properties, full of potential. Bertrang is executive director of SF New Deal, a non-profit chosen by the city to launch the program "Vacant to Vibrant".

Warriors' Draymond Green suspended 1 game for stepping on Kings' player's chest

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended without pay for one game for stepping on a Sacramento Kings player's chest during last night's Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at the Golden 1 Center. 

Outside Lands releases daily lineup

If you only have one day to spare to attend Outside Lands, now if the time to decide which day you might attend. 

Video: Man jumps into water to harass sea lions at San Francisco's Pier 39

A video of a man harassing dozens of sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco has gone viral. The sea lions can be seen barking and jumping to safety as the man ran across their sunbathing platforms.

San Francisco zoo welcomes 9 newly born prairie dog pups

San Francisco Zoo officials celebrated the arrival of nine black-tailed prairie dog pups on Friday.   

SF Cherry Blossom Festival final weekend
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The final weekend of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is April 15-16th. KTVU's Roberta Gonzales has the festival weekend forecast. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama will be emcee for the Grand Parade on Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Wildflowers in bloom throughout Golden Gate National Recreation Area

This winter's endless conveyor belt of atmospheric rivers seems to have settled down. With spring in the air, hopefully this means warmer weather, drying out a bit, and getting outdoors to see what is in bloom.