Behind the scenes look at Chinese New Year Parade floats
A team of artists has worked for months to make the parade pop with color and come alive. Stephanie Mufson and her team pour their hearts into every detail of every float. KTVU's Christien Kafton got a look inside the creative workshop.
A team of artists has worked for months to make the parade pop with color and come alive. Stephanie Mufson and her team pour their hearts into every detail of every float. KTVU's Christien Kafton got a look inside the creative workshop.
White Crane group preserves Chinese New Year Parade's signature performances
For more than 50 years, the White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association has preserved and passed on the ancient traditions that comprise some of the Chinese New Year Parade's most popular performances.
For more than 50 years, the White Crane Dragon and Lion Dance Association has preserved and passed on the ancient traditions that comprise some of the Chinese New Year Parade's most popular performances.
San Francisco groups seek foster care parents for exploited youth
San Francisco authorities are hoping to find foster care parents to take in commercially sexually exploited youth.
San Francisco authorities are hoping to find foster care parents to take in commercially sexually exploited youth.
San Francisco officials say 2022 is not an ordinary election year
San Francisco voters will need to mark their calendars because election officials say 2022 is not an ordinary election year.
San Francisco voters will need to mark their calendars because election officials say 2022 is not an ordinary election year.
Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors
There are strict government regulations surrounding DNA collection and analysis on the state and federal level, yet dozens of local police departments around the U.S. have amassed their own DNA databases to track criminals.
There are strict government regulations surrounding DNA collection and analysis on the state and federal level, yet dozens of local police departments around the U.S. have amassed their own DNA databases to track criminals.
Parents renew plea in 2008 San Francisco cold case, police share new information
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
SFPD chief sheds light on rape kit DNA allegations, says suspect also IDd on criminal database
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott on Wednesday pledged to investigate allegations the city crime lab used DNA from a rape kit to identify a criminal suspect -- while explaining further that the suspect’s DNA was found in a “quality assurance” database before it came back as a match on a criminal database.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott on Wednesday pledged to investigate allegations the city crime lab used DNA from a rape kit to identify a criminal suspect -- while explaining further that the suspect’s DNA was found in a “quality assurance” database before it came back as a match on a criminal database.
Mayor Breed seeking new school board commissioners following successful recall election
Breed said after all votes are counted, the city's Board of Supervisors will certify the results. Once the results are certified in three to four weeks, the recalled commissioners must vacate their seat within 10 days.
Breed said after all votes are counted, the city's Board of Supervisors will certify the results. Once the results are certified in three to four weeks, the recalled commissioners must vacate their seat within 10 days.
Voters oust San Francisco school board members in special recall election
As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.
As of the Tuesday night election, San Francisco Unified School board President Gabriela Lopez and members Faauuga Moliga, and Allison Collins no longer hold their seats.
'We're coming back,' San Francisco Pride celebration returning in-person after 2-year COVID hiatus
San Francisco Pride will return this year in person after COVID disrupted celebrations, and forced organizers to cancel the annual event for the past two years.
San Francisco Pride will return this year in person after COVID disrupted celebrations, and forced organizers to cancel the annual event for the past two years.
Suspect arrested after 'Rosie' stolen in brazen San Francisco dog theft
"Rosie," a 9-month-old French bulldog was out for a walk with her owner in San Francisco, when a suspect approached and "violently" robbed the dog from the owner, police said. That person has now been arrested.
"Rosie," a 9-month-old French bulldog was out for a walk with her owner in San Francisco, when a suspect approached and "violently" robbed the dog from the owner, police said. That person has now been arrested.
Chinese New Year Parade has distinctly American history
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, celebration and family.
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, celebration and family.
Mission residents want homeless and mentally ill to be housed for safety's sake
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
Neighbors in San Francisco's Mission District say there are escalating problems stemming from homeless encampments, mostly involving fires and fights.
San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade has unique American history
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, for celebration and family. The parade for decades has attracted large crowds, going back to 1953, the first year it was open to the public.
In its long history in the Bay Area, the Chinese New Year Parade has been a place for tradition, for celebration and family. The parade for decades has attracted large crowds, going back to 1953, the first year it was open to the public.
D.A. Boudin denounces police DNA rape kit practice, says it's not limited to San Francisco
San Francisco's district attorney is denouncing what he calls a routine practice of using DNA obtained from sexual assault kits to arrest those victims if they commit a crime at a later date.
San Francisco's district attorney is denouncing what he calls a routine practice of using DNA obtained from sexual assault kits to arrest those victims if they commit a crime at a later date.
Safeway parking lot shooting in San Francisco leaves 1 injured
One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in a Safeway parking lot in San Francisco, police said.
One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in a Safeway parking lot in San Francisco, police said.
Hippie Hill 420 fest at Golden Gate Park is on after 2-year COVID hiatus
Marijuana enthusiasts, and those who like to take a puff or two on occasion, will be able to get enjoy 4/20 on San Francisco's Hippie Hill.
Marijuana enthusiasts, and those who like to take a puff or two on occasion, will be able to get enjoy 4/20 on San Francisco's Hippie Hill.
San Francisco DA says proof of DNA rape kit debacle is in a crime lab report
San Francisco's District Attorney on Tuesday explained why he believes the city's police officers are comparing DNA from rape kits to unknown DNA left behind by suspects at crime scenes.
San Francisco's District Attorney on Tuesday explained why he believes the city's police officers are comparing DNA from rape kits to unknown DNA left behind by suspects at crime scenes.
DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim
San Francisco's police chief says he's investigating claims by the district attorney that DNA collected from rape victims is being used to help identify them as possible crime suspects.
San Francisco's police chief says he's investigating claims by the district attorney that DNA collected from rape victims is being used to help identify them as possible crime suspects.
SF mayor, human services launch free tax centers
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and the SF Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announced the creation of free tax centers on Monday that will assist lower-wage workers, foster youth, and families.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and the SF Human Services Agency (SFHSA) announced the creation of free tax centers on Monday that will assist lower-wage workers, foster youth, and families.