Ruby Princess sails away from San Francisco without passengers who tested COVID positive

One passenger is worried that COVID testing seems to be on an honor system. She suspects some passengers may not have tested to avoid having to quarantine and miss out on all the cruise activities.

LGBTQ activist fighting dramatic rent increase in San Francisco

LGBTQ activist Cleve Jones said he is fighting what he calls a dramatic rent increase for his San Francisco apartment. He said his landlord is raising his rent from $2,400 a month to $5,200.

Empty strollers placed in San Francisco park for Ukranian children killed

Rally goers, protesting the invasion of Ukraine, re-created the chilling scene of more than 100 empty strollers in San Francisco's Chrissy Field on Sunday. On March 18th, 109 empty strollers were placed in the central square of the Ukranian city Lviv, to represent the number of children killed during the invasion by Russian troops.

International sailing competition comes to San Francisco this weekend

An exciting weekend is expected in San Francisco. There is an international sailing competition that is bringing visitors from many countries.

83-year-old to embark on epic journey from San Francisco to Osaka in 19-foot sailboat

Saturday morning, an epic journey will begin for a sailor who made a name for himself voyaging across the Pacific from Japan to San Francisco in a tiny 19-foot sailboat.

Multi-day cannabis culture celebration tied to 4/20 coming to San Francisco

Evergreen San Francisco is a promotion of tourism in the city through a cannabis connoisseurs' lens. The nine-day celebration of San Francisco's regulated marijuana industry will be held April 16 to 24.

San Francisco Zoo mourns death of 18-year-old Sumatran tiger

Officials with the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens on Thursday announced the passing of one of their longtime residents.

March Madness at the Chase Center: Fervor over Sweet 16 games

San Francisco is in the grips of March Madness as Gonzaga faces Arkansas, and Duke will play Texas Tech in the NCAA Men's Basketball Sweet 16.

March Madness comes to San Francisco's Chase Center and business owners are ready to 'win'

Excitement is building as NCAA action is set to get underway in San Francisco. Chase Center will host the West Regional Sweet 16 and Elite Eight, and fans are already pouring into the city.

Creative Ukraine relief fundraisers pop up across Bay Area

From a baker's famous cakes, to a music festival organizer, tapping into his network to send supplies to Ukraine, the Bay Area is finding unique ways to deliver aid.

Supervisor proposes providing San Francisco with more options to shelter homeless, including tiny homes

San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed legislation to ensure that homeless residents be provided with shelter more quickly and be offered a wider range of options -- including tiny homes and other non-congregate shelters.

SF's Jewish Community Federation raises $3.2 million for Ukraine

In San Francisco, a major Jewish philanthropic organization has fundraised $3.2 million, with more donations still coming, to provide emergency relief to Ukrainians staying in Ukraine, and those that are fleeing as refugees.

San Francisco Japantown mochi shop closing after 115 years

Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.

US team capsizes catamaran in San Francisco Bay ahead of $1 million race

The United States SailGP team capsized its 50-foot catamaran Monday in the Bay. They were preparing for the global league’s $1 million, winner-take-all season championship.

San Francisco to deploy mobile COVID-19 testing vans as cases continue to drop

As COVID-19 cases continue to drop in San Francisco, city officials on Monday announced a new strategy to continue making COVID-19 resources available to neighborhoods that need them the most, via mobile testing vans.

San Francisco schools' lottery system poses challenges, some unpleasant surprises

San Francisco's school district says more than 88% of students get one of their top three choices for schools through the current lottery system that will be undergoing changes in the coming years.