Major San Francisco roadway closed this weekend for guardrail repairs

Caltrans is shutting down the connector ramp between westbound Interstate 80 and Northbound Highway 101, from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.

Unvaccinated Warriors' Andrew Wiggins to miss all home games

The NBA has denied Andrew Wiggins' request for a vaccination exemption, leaving the Golden State Warriors swingman ineligible to play home games until he meets San Francisco's vaccination requirement.

San Francisco health officials plan for 100 vaccine sites for kids under 12

San Francisco is the second Bay Area county after Marin County to publicize its public health plan for rolling out COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 12, and booster shots for eligible San Franciscans.

San Francisco's rules to protect small businesses stifle El Farolito's growth plans

The Golden Gate Restaurant Association says San Francisco's rules on business chains need to be more flexible and are citing the El Farolito case as a prime example as to why.

Hundreds of Bay Area students march in San Francisco for climate change action

Hundreds of students from throughout the Bay Area marched up Market Street in San Francisco in the hopes of bringing attention to the environmental crisis. It's a cause they say is far more important than a day in the classroom.

Drivers cautioned ahead of Folsom Street Fair, other traffic impacts

Transportation officials in San Francisco are cautioning motorists about road closures happening this weekend in the city due to several events, including the Folsom Street Fair.

Bay Area youth rally for climate justice

During California's climate action week and a global day of action Friday, hundreds of Bay Area elementary, middle and high school students marched for climate justice in San Francisco.

Court battle ends tree dispute in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood

Tall trees are venerated across California, but an appeals court ruling this week says one towering Monterey Pine at the center of a heated dispute in San Francisco’s wealthiest neighborhood has to go.

Why San Francisco won't let a taqueria expand to North Beach

A popular taqueria in San Francisco's Mission District will not be allowed to open a new location in  North Beach. 

California medical providers prepare to administer COVID boosters to newly-eligible group

With the FDA and now the CDC director's approval, the race to vaccinate is entering a new phase, as booster shots for those eligible could start going into arms as soon as Friday.

Dreamforce is back as global, hybrid conference

Live sessions on the main stage were being live-streamed around the world for the first time through the company's new streaming service, reaching participants in more than 20 countries.

San Francisco landlords sue over rent relief bill

Hair salons, tattoo parlors, gyms and other businesses that fell vulnerable during the COVID-19 shutdown collectively acquired $44.9 million in unpaid rent per month in San Francisco, according to a report from the Budget and Legislative Analyst's Office.

Amid surge in retail thefts, San Francisco pledges to crack down on retail theft

The mayor and police chief of San Francisco say they’ll dedicate more police, beef up coordination and make it easier for retailers to report shoplifters.

SF Public Defender sues over backlog of criminal court cases

The suit alleges that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the court has tried just 34 criminal cases to verdict -- significantly less than other counties -- and continues to cite the pandemic as the cause for criminal trials being delayed.

Dreamforce smaller than ever, a comeback nonetheless

San Francisco is hosting its first major convention since COVID struck the city's visitor industry. This year, the usually massive Dreamforce convention is significantly scaled down. After going virtual last year, Dreamforce is back, but much smaller than before.

SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees

All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.

7 Bay Area schools recognized in this year's list of National Blue Ribbon Schools

Seven Bay Area schools are among 28 in the state and 325 nationwide that were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced.   

Mayor Breed defiant about ditching mask in San Francisco nightclub

San Francisco Mayor London Breed was caught without her mask at a jazz club, despite the city's ordinance requiring face coverings in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status.

Salesforce Dreamforce conference to return to San Francisco's Moscone Center

San Francisco is preparing to welcome back one of its largest conventions. Salesforce's Dreamforce is returning to the Moscone Center next Tuesday.