San Lorenzo teen runaway located

Authorities announced Wednesday that missing runaway Shamaya Smith of San Lorenzo has been located. 

City making Union Square more inviting for visitors, plans to court new types of businesses

San Francisco leaders say they're working hard to make Union Square a welcoming place for visitors. It's all part of a comprehensive plan to make the entire area inviting going into the holiday season.

Bay Area food banks, hit hard by inflation, report 'dire need' for donations

Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose kicked off its annual holiday food distribution program on Monday, as the non-profit made an urgent plea for donations.

SF's Central Subway now open for weekend travel; Chinatown station debuts

San Francisco's Chinatown now has a subway station. The long awaited debut happened Saturday morning during a ceremony starting with a prayer to bless the new stop: Chinatown Rose Pak Station.

1 dead, 3 injured in separate shootings on I-80: CHP

California Highway Patrol said one person was killed and three were injured in separate shootings on I-80 overnight.

SF's Muni Central Subway service between Chinatown and SoMa starts this weekend

SFMTA's Central Subway has taken more than a decade to build, costing $1.95 billion and spanning 1.7 miles. Four stations open Saturday with free fares connecting South of Market to Chinatown.

Activist Carol Leigh, who coined term `sex work’, dies at 71

Carol Leigh, a San Francisco activist who is credited with coining the term "sex work" and who sought for decades to improve conditions for prostitutes and others in the adult entertainment business, has died. She was 71.

Erotic Storytelling Hour holds Trans Awareness Week edition

Erotic Storytelling Hour is put on monthly by San Francisco's Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District. This month they held a Trans Awareness Week edition.

SF Examiner apologizes for bullseye over Supervisor Dean Preston's face

The San Francisco Examiner is facing criticism after a bullseye was edited over supervisor Dean Preston's face. The image sparked disapproval from a number of groups and readers. Some even said it could incite violence.

San Francisco Supervisor Mar concedes to Joel Engardio in District 4 race

San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar has conceded to his opponent in his bid for reelection. Mar, the incumbent candidate, made the announcement Wednesday on Twitter. 

7 injured after SF Muni trains collide along Embarcadero

Seven people were injured when two Muni light rail trains crashed into each other in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon. 

Alleged San Francisco serial stalker faces fewer charges

A man accused of stalking women in San Francisco had nearly half of the charges made against him dropped after the presiding judge cited insufficient evidence.