Major renovations to 19th Avenue in San Francisco start Monday
The project is expected to take more than 2 years to complete and is being led by San Francisco Public Works.
The project is expected to take more than 2 years to complete and is being led by San Francisco Public Works.
Improvements to 19th Avenue set to kick off Monday
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
Road work and utility upgrades on 19th Avenue in San Francisco begin Monday
The project, which is scheduled to last 27 months, includes enhancements to pedestrian safety, an upgrade to aging underground utilities and improved pedestrian safety.
The project, which is scheduled to last 27 months, includes enhancements to pedestrian safety, an upgrade to aging underground utilities and improved pedestrian safety.
San Francisco and San Mateo Counties placed in most restrictive purple tier as new cases surge
Under the California Dept. of Public Health's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, the Tier 1 Purple rating indicates that new cases are above 7 per 100,000 people and testing positivity has climbed above 8%.
Under the California Dept. of Public Health's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, the Tier 1 Purple rating indicates that new cases are above 7 per 100,000 people and testing positivity has climbed above 8%.
San Francisco begins using mobile tech to boost contact tracing
Just as with the city's contact tracers, the new mobile technology will be confidential.
Just as with the city's contact tracers, the new mobile technology will be confidential.
San Francisco joins digital COVID tracing program
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Family and friends mourn slain San Francisco high school coach
Family and friends are mourning Lamar “Chi Chi Ali” Williams, a high school coach who was killed in a San Francisco shooting.
Family and friends are mourning Lamar “Chi Chi Ali” Williams, a high school coach who was killed in a San Francisco shooting.
San Francisco homicides are up amid the coronavirus pandemic
Police say homicides and street violence are up all over the country including in San Francisco
Police say homicides and street violence are up all over the country including in San Francisco
200 tricycles stolen from SF firefighters were to be kids' gifts
The San Francisco Fire Department intended to give 200 tricycles to kids through a holiday toy program, but the trikes were stolen.
The San Francisco Fire Department intended to give 200 tricycles to kids through a holiday toy program, but the trikes were stolen.
200 tricycles stolen that were meant to be given to needy children
The San Francisco Fire Department said that 200 tricycles collected through its toy program and meant to be distributed to deserving children were stolen.
The San Francisco Fire Department said that 200 tricycles collected through its toy program and meant to be distributed to deserving children were stolen.
San Francisco homicides are up drastically
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
San Francisco Muni operator dies of coronavirus
The Muni operator is not being identified. But the SFMTA says he had been on long-term leave for a while, so he didn't come into contact with any passengers or co-workers.
The Muni operator is not being identified. But the SFMTA says he had been on long-term leave for a while, so he didn't come into contact with any passengers or co-workers.
MUNI operator dies of coronavirus complications
The man has not been identified.
The man has not been identified.
SFPD release new video of arson suspect holding knife who was shot by police
San Francisco police identified a man shot by police during a confrontation along Market Street last week, as well as the two officers who shot him.
San Francisco police identified a man shot by police during a confrontation along Market Street last week, as well as the two officers who shot him.
Man shot by SF police was suspect in arson, officials say
San Francisco police released new information about a shooting by officers that left an allegedly knife-wielding man with life-threatening injuries.
San Francisco police released new information about a shooting by officers that left an allegedly knife-wielding man with life-threatening injuries.
Fentanyl crisis reaches new depths
Data obtained by KTVU shows that as the fentanyl crisis deepens, more people are overdosing in homes, hotels and supportive housing.
Data obtained by KTVU shows that as the fentanyl crisis deepens, more people are overdosing in homes, hotels and supportive housing.
San Francisco could revert to most restrictive tier
San Francisco is likely to fall into the state's purple tier this week, which would result in the closure of more businesses and activities.
San Francisco is likely to fall into the state's purple tier this week, which would result in the closure of more businesses and activities.
Most people dying indoors as overdoses surge in San Francisco, data shows
San Francisco has seen the most overdoses ever this year, and most people are dying indoors, a KTVU investigation found. Experts believe social isolation during the coronavirus many be causing more people to die.
San Francisco has seen the most overdoses ever this year, and most people are dying indoors, a KTVU investigation found. Experts believe social isolation during the coronavirus many be causing more people to die.
New ropes course in San Francisco's McLaren Park offers aerial challenges
Located in the Wilde Overlook area of the park, on the city's southeastern edge, the course is the product of a partnership between the city's recreation and park department and Outward Bound California.
Located in the Wilde Overlook area of the park, on the city's southeastern edge, the course is the product of a partnership between the city's recreation and park department and Outward Bound California.
90-year-old survives hit-and-run, SFPD search for motorcyclist
A 90-year-old woman struck by a motorcylist who fled the scene in San Francisco is back home Friday afternoon after spending nine days in the hospital.
A 90-year-old woman struck by a motorcylist who fled the scene in San Francisco is back home Friday afternoon after spending nine days in the hospital.