San Francisco renews push for unvaccinated to get their shots

Although San Francisco says it already has one of the highest vaccinations rates for a big city, leaders are making a new push to get those who are still unvaccinated to get their shots. 

San Francisco: Hospital officials seek identity of woman in critical condition

A woman is in critical condition Monday night at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and hospital officials are asking for help identifying her. 

San Francisco rolls out overdose response teams to curb opioid-related deaths

The mayor's office said overdose deaths within the homeless community have doubled in the last year. Some of those who live on the streets near U.N. Plaza said they know getting high can be dangerous, even deadly.

Bayview shooting leaves two people with life-threatening injuries

San Francisco police say a Friday evening shooting in the Bayview neighborhood left two victims with life-threatening injuries.

54-year-old man killed in Treasure Island hit and run collision

The San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office released the identity of the pedestrian struck and killed by a hit and run driver on Treasure Island Thursday night.

San Francisco pushes vaccines as infections see 10-fold increase amid Delta variant surge

San Francisco has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world, but it is still seeing a sharp 10-fold increase in infections, primarily among the unvaccinated.

San Francisco couple get nearly half-million-dollar buyout to leave apartment

A San Francisco couple notched a record nearly half-million-dollar buyout to vacate their apartment of three decades, underscoring the lengths some landlords will go to to get rid of long-term tenants.

Watch the emotional moment Kris Bryant learns he was traded to the San Francisco Giants

The first-place San Francisco Giants made a big splash just before the trade deadline Friday, getting third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguers.

San Francisco is considering indoor mask mandate

With the growing threat of the delta variant, Mayor London Breed said the city needs to consider being diligent despite having about 77% of its eligible population vaccinated.

Hundreds of SF bars, restaurants start checking for proof of COVID-19 vaccine

Customers at hundreds of San Francisco bars and restaurants are now greeted by staff asking: “Do you mind showing me your vaccine card and your ID please?”

Janice Mirikitani, Glide co-founder and poet, dies unexpectedly

Janice Mirikitani, a beloved San Francisco poet laureate who together with her husband ran the city’s Glide Memorial Church, which caters to the poor and homeless, has died. She was 80.

Janice Mirikitani, poet, San Francisco church leader remembered as social justice warrior
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Janice Mirikitani was married to the Rev. Cecil Williams, who transformed Glide Memorial Church from a traditional Methodist church to a decidedly liberal one that advocated for gay rights and welcomed members from all walks of life. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.

San Francisco Chinatown businesses question fairness of ADA lawsuits

At least 100 businesses have been sued or received demand letters alleging ADA violations, such as inaccessible front doors and restrooms, Chinatown officials said. They said many of the lawsuits involve the same two plaintiffs.

Bay Area schools are ready to welcome students back to in-person learning

Schools throughout the Bay Area say they're ready to welcome students back into the classroom for the first time in nearly a year and a half.

SF elections chief prepares for quickly approaching recall vote

John Arntz is the director of elections for the county and city of San Francisco. Once the Lieutenant Governor set the date for the gubernatorial recall election, Arntz and other election chiefs statewide began staffing up and doing the work they usually have more than a year to do—in just weeks.

Former Recology exec agrees to plead guilty, cooperate in City Hall corruption probe

A former executive with Recology -- the company contracted by San Francisco to handle waste collection -- has agreed to plead guilty and cooperate with federal investigators looking into corruption at City Hall, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.