Landlords, tenants can now apply to cover unpaid rent from past year

Landlords with eligible tenants can apply to get reimbursed for 80 percent of a tenant's unpaid rent between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, if they agree to forgive the remaining 20 percent. Tenants may also apply on their own if their landlords do not participate.

Fate of Golden Gate Park Ferris wheel in hands of supes

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors will decide on Tuesday whether to allow a Ferris wheel at Golden Gate Park's Music Concourse to stay for another year instead of the four-year extension proposed by the city's Historic Preservation Commission.

Newsom blasts recall effort, state Democrats contribute $250,000 in his support

On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the recall effort to unseat him, and began a campaign in his defense, supported by the California Democratic Party and top Senate Democrats.

San Francisco expands vaccine eligibility, broadening state's category for disabilities

San Francisco will allow people with HIV to get vaccinated, along with people who identify as deaf or disabled, starting on Monday when California opens up the number of residents eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

Fremont ranks No.1 happiest city in America in new survey

Fremont has received the distinction as the happiest city in America in a new survey that looked at key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to how much leisure time spent on a daily basis.

2nd suspect from viral Uber video surrenders to face charges

A second suspect wanted from a widely seen video showing mistreatment of an Uber driver has surrendered to San Francisco police.

Klay Thompson finding new ways to move through another rehab

Klay Thompson has taken up swimming in chilly San Francisco Bay to mix things up as he endures yet another year-long rehab for his right Achilles tendon immediately after working back from a torn ACL in his left knee.

Bay Area job losses in 2020 significantly greater than EDD estimate

The Bay Area lost thousands of more jobs in 2020 than the California Employment Development Department originally estimated. 

'All 3 are excellent:' 1,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines administered in San Francisco

Medical experts, however, have said Johnson & Johnson was more than 80% effective in severe cases and nearly 100% effective in preventing death or hospitalization.

San Francisco supervisor's car broken into during hearing on shoplifting and theft

San Francisco Supervisor Ahsha Safai tweeted his car was broken into in front of City Hall on Tuesday as he was calling for a hearing to review the rise of shoplifting and theft in The City's small businesses and anchor stores.

Woman wanted for assault on SF Uber driver arrested in Vegas, other suspect to turn herself in

Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.

Warriors rookie Wiseman misses COVID-19 test, couldn't practice

Golden State Warriors rookie big man James Wiseman missed a mandatory COVID-19 test during All-Star break weekend and had to be held out of practice when the team reconvened Wednesday night.

San Francisco superintendent announces retirement

“With a heavy heart, I want to share the news that I plan to retire from SFUSD on June 30, 2021," Vincent Matthews wrote in a statement.

Calls for vaccination sites in Tenderloin, Treasure Island

Community leaders want health officials in San Francisco to open vaccination sites in the Tenderloin and Treasure Island, saying those neighborhoods are among the lowest on California's Healthy Places Index.