Former building inspector pleads guilty to accepting illegal payments
A former San Francisco building inspector pleaded guilty Friday for accepting gratuity payments as rewards for approving building permits, federal prosecutors said.
A former San Francisco building inspector pleaded guilty Friday for accepting gratuity payments as rewards for approving building permits, federal prosecutors said.
Twitter layoffs hit women hardest, federal discrimination lawsuit claims
Twitter is facing mounting legal troubles after Elon Musk took over the communications platform, with a new lawsuit filed alleging sexual discrimination in the layoffs after he acquired the company.
Twitter is facing mounting legal troubles after Elon Musk took over the communications platform, with a new lawsuit filed alleging sexual discrimination in the layoffs after he acquired the company.
California’s commercial Dungeness crab season delayed again
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed further to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed further to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines.
SF guaranteed income for pregnant Black women expands across California
A San Francisco-based guaranteed income program that gives monthly checks to pregnant Black women received $5 million to expand its care to soon-to-be-mothers across California, the San Francisco Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.
A San Francisco-based guaranteed income program that gives monthly checks to pregnant Black women received $5 million to expand its care to soon-to-be-mothers across California, the San Francisco Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.
San Francisco investigating Twitter over fired janitors and office beds
Two separate investigations by city officials target Twitter after allegations the social media company and Elon Musk violated the law and city codes for firing union janitors and converting conference rooms into bedrooms for tech workers.
Two separate investigations by city officials target Twitter after allegations the social media company and Elon Musk violated the law and city codes for firing union janitors and converting conference rooms into bedrooms for tech workers.
Families flock to San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza for tree lighting ceremony
The holiday spirit has taken over San Francisco.
The holiday spirit has taken over San Francisco.
Mass employee sickout at San Francisco's Lowell H.S., payroll issues persist
Approximately 100 employees at San Francisco's Lowell High School called in sick on Wednesday, according to a report from SFGate.
Approximately 100 employees at San Francisco's Lowell High School called in sick on Wednesday, according to a report from SFGate.
Deadly motorcycle vs. SUV crash in San Francisco
San Francisco police on Wednesday began investigating a fatal motorcycle crash with an SUV.
San Francisco police on Wednesday began investigating a fatal motorcycle crash with an SUV.
Floating pool proposed to remake San Francisco waterfront
A massive swimming pool and recreation area has been proposed for the waterfront along the San Francisco Bay. If approved, it would give swimmers an aquatic experience like no other.
A massive swimming pool and recreation area has been proposed for the waterfront along the San Francisco Bay. If approved, it would give swimmers an aquatic experience like no other.
Six new Bay Area restaurants awarded highly sought Michelin rating for 2022
Six new Bay Area restaurants won a highly coveted spot on the "Oscars" of the culinary world, the Michelin Guide for 2022.
Six new Bay Area restaurants won a highly coveted spot on the "Oscars" of the culinary world, the Michelin Guide for 2022.
San Francisco's Glide Foundation gives holiday groceries to those in need
In all, the Glide Foundation will make 21 deliveries – all going to community organizations that support people who are facing food insecurity.
In all, the Glide Foundation will make 21 deliveries – all going to community organizations that support people who are facing food insecurity.
San Francisco investigating Twitter for suspicious office makeover
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
Twitter may be giving new meaning to the increasingly popular term "work from home."
SF police chief responds to Board's reversal on allowing robots' use of lethal force
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to reverse its previous decision that would have allowed San Francisco police to arm robots with deadly force in limited situations.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to reverse its previous decision that would have allowed San Francisco police to arm robots with deadly force in limited situations.
Babylon Burning, legacy San Francisco business, vows to rebuild after devastating fire
A fire over the weekend devastated a legacy business in San Francisco. But owner Mike Lynch said he is determined to rebuild with the help of friends and the community.
A fire over the weekend devastated a legacy business in San Francisco. But owner Mike Lynch said he is determined to rebuild with the help of friends and the community.
Sen. Scott Wiener receives bomb threat targeting home, Capitol office
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, said Tuesday he received a bomb threat targeting his home and office, the latest action targeting the politician for what he says is his support of LGBTQ issues.
State Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, said Tuesday he received a bomb threat targeting his home and office, the latest action targeting the politician for what he says is his support of LGBTQ issues.
San Francisco police can’t use deadly robots for now
San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would have let police use robots for deadly force, reversing course just days after their approval of the plan generated fierce pushback and warnings about the militarization and automation of policing.
San Francisco supervisors voted Tuesday to put the brakes on a controversial policy that would have let police use robots for deadly force, reversing course just days after their approval of the plan generated fierce pushback and warnings about the militarization and automation of policing.
No arrests in weekend sideshows: 'Never saw this before in person,' bystander says
Several large illegal sideshows took place over the weekend in San Francisco, on the Bay Bridge, and in Brentwood.
Several large illegal sideshows took place over the weekend in San Francisco, on the Bay Bridge, and in Brentwood.
San Francisco supervisors to take final vote on robotics with lethal capabilities
San Francisco city leaders are set to take a final vote on a plan that would allow police in that city to use robots equipped with deadly force.
San Francisco city leaders are set to take a final vote on a plan that would allow police in that city to use robots equipped with deadly force.
US police rarely deploy deadly robots to confront suspects despite San Francisco controversy
The recent San Francisco vote, has renewed a fierce debate sparked years ago over the ethics of using robots to kill a suspect and the doors such policies might open. Largely, experts say, the use of such robots remains rare even as the technology advances.
The recent San Francisco vote, has renewed a fierce debate sparked years ago over the ethics of using robots to kill a suspect and the doors such policies might open. Largely, experts say, the use of such robots remains rare even as the technology advances.
SF businesses partner up to bring new meaning to the term 'pizza joint'
Two San Francisco businesses are teaming up to bring a new definition to the term "pizza joint."
Two San Francisco businesses are teaming up to bring a new definition to the term "pizza joint."