$2.7M award upheld against San Francisco landlord described as a “ruthless predator"

A San Francisco landlord once described as a “ruthless predator" who allegedly tried to drive tenants out of a rent-controlled unit must pay them $2.7 million, a state appeals court ruled.

Holiday travelers have Bay Area airports slightly busier than usual, still below pre-pandemic levels

120,000 passengers are expected through San Francisco International Airport over the Labor Day weekend. That's about three times the number of passengers as last year, but still about half of what it was before COVID-19.

Labor Day Weekend travel has Bay Area airports slightly busier than usual
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120,000 passengers are expected through San Francisco International Airport over the Labor Day weekend. That's about three times the number of passengers as last year, but still about half of what it was before COVID-19.

Oracle Park concession workers threaten to strike over hazard pay after many test COVID-19 positive

Hundreds of concession workers at Oracle Park in San Francisco could go on strike this weekend after multiple workers have become infected with COVID-19, officials with the union representing the workers said Thursday.

San Francisco will pay people to not shoot at others

San Francisco is trying something new to combat an uptick in gun crimes – paying people to not shoot at others.

San Francisco will pay people to not shoot at others
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The program, called 'Cash for Criminals,' has already been launched across the bay in Richmond in an attempt to curb gun violence.

Bay Area Council recommends private companies require employee vaccine mandates

A group that represents many of the Bay Area's largest employers is recommending that businesses require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID before coming back to work.

Three San Francisco school board members may face being recalled

Backers of a plan to recall three of San Francisco's school board members say they have reached a milestone 70,000 signatures supporting their efforts. 

$50K reward offered in killing of San Francisco teen

As the death of a 16-year-old girl in San Francisco remains unsolved, authorities have offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

San Francisco police arrest man who allegedly attacked woman in Chinatown

Police in San Francisco arrested a man on Friday in the city's Chinatown after he allegedly pushed an Asian woman into the street for no apparent reason, causing the woman to hit her head.

Cargo ship anchored in San Francisco Bay after crew members test positive for COVID

Several crew members were removed from a cargo ship and transported to San Francisco hospitals Monday afternoon after a number of them tested positive for COVID, officials confirmed.

Surfers rescue man from drowning at SF's Ocean Beach

Two surfers pulled a man to safety at  Ocean Beach in San Francisco after he was knocked underwater by a huge wave on Sunday.

80% of eligible San Francisco residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced in a tweet Sunday that 80 percent of eligible residents in the city have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Co-founders of biotech firm convicted of conspiracy to steal trade secrets, wire fraud

The co-founders of JHL Biotech were convicted Thursday in federal court in San Francisco, after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit trade secret theft and wire fraud.

Man killed in Tenderloin shooting remembered for community work

A 48-year-old man killed in an attack and shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood last week has been identified by the city's Medical Examiner's Office as Theodore Tolliver, officials said Friday.

Alcatraz night tours to return next month for first time in more than a year

Evening tours at Alcatraz Island are back after having been temporarily suspended for the first time in more than a year, Alcatraz City Cruises announced this week.

Fallen SF firefighter's family relieved of burden; nonprofit pays off mortgage

The loss of San Francisco firefighter Jason Cortez is still washing over his wife and two young sons. But a nonprofit has stepped in, in a very generous way.

San Francisco tourism rebounds compared to last year

Visitors are returning to San Francisco, but a full tourism recovery could take years. International tourism is still down 76% this year compared to 2019.