SF schools proposed budget cuts are unsurprisingly unpopular

For the first time, San Francisco Unified School District unveiled its plan to cut $125 million from next year’s budget in hopes of avoiding a state takeover.

Unvaccinated SFPD employees have been placed on leave due to city mandate

San Francisco Police Department has released its latest data on COVID vaccine rates and while the number of sworn and unsworn officers compliant with the city's mandate exceeds 97%, all those who are unvaccinated have been placed on leave as of Tuesday. 

San Francisco schools to unveil budget plan in hopes of avoiding state takeover

San Francisco's schools are facing a major budget deficit and some difficult decisions on how to proceed. The district is facing the prospect of a state takeover.

Hundreds of SF school jobs could be cut to avoid state takeover

Supt. Vincent Matthews is expected on Tuesday to spell out how SFUSD hopes to spend $125 million dollars less for next year's budget or face a state takeover.

Outside Lands wraps up historic weekend at Golden Gate Park

Outside Lands 2021 came to an end Sunday night with a performance by Tame Impala. It was the first big festival in Golden Gate Park since the pandemic, and this time it fell on Halloween instead of its normal weekend in August. 

Cruises out of San Francisco resume with Sunday's departure of the Ruby Princess
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The Ruby Princess cruise ship departed from San Francisco late Sunday afternoon, marking the first cruise ship to do so with passengers since the pandemic forced an industry-wide closure.

Fans pack Golden Gate Park for Outside Lands music festival

The return of Outside Lands music festival brought a crowd of 75,000 people back to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park for the festival's first day of music and food, with new health and safety protocols aimed to keep concertgoers safe amidst the pandemic.

Hearing next week on proposed fares for new ferry service between SF, Angel Island

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is holding a hearing next week on proposed fares for a new ferry service between Angel Island and San Francisco's Ferry Building that could start as soon as late November.

97% of San Francisco city staff vaccinated as deadline looms

Mayor London Breed says more than 97% of San Francisco municipal employees are vaccinated against the coronavirus ahead of a Monday deadline. 

Outside Lands 2021: COVID precautions, safety measures in place

The Outside Lands music festival returns Friday at noon with a record, sold-out crowd of nearly 75,000 people expected each day at the event that is staging a comeback after being postponed for more than a year due to the pandemic.

Halloween in the Castro is happening: What to expect this weekend

Castro business owners are expecting large crowds this weekend. Some bars are offering live entertainment. There will even be a street party.

Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park with new health measures in place

San Francisco's Outside Lands is making its comeback starting on Friday after organizers last year canceled the star-studded annual music festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Final preparations underway ahead of Outside Lands
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The annual music festival at Golden Gate Park kicks off Friday , October 29 and runs through Sunday, October 31.

Salesforce pledges $300M to climate change investments

Salesforce on Thursday announced the San Francisco company would be giving $300 million to new climate investments toward reforestation and restoration.

Neighbors concerned about trick-or-treat safety during Outside Lands

This year, Halloween coincides with the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Nearby neighbors are concerned over children's safety with the influx of music fans and cars.

Gas prices will continue to climb, but how much?

Yes, gas prices have skyrocketed in the last month and most consumers feel helpless but to pay it. Why? The recovering economy has spiked demand and gas prices at a time the oil and refinery industries have been slow to respond.

Outside Lands is over Halloween weekend this year: City officials offer tips on safe gatherings

Halloween in San Francisco hasn't quite been the same since the unofficial mass gathering in the Castro was shutdown. The event regularly attracted half a million costumed revelers, but was marred following gun violence more than 10 years ago.