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SF still in the red months after 34th America’s Cup

by Jonah Owen Lamb Even though the 34th America’s Cup yachting race this summer cost San Francisco millions and created far less financial impact than first anticipated, it generated significant...

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Proposed SF bond measure would fund public safety upgrades

by Joshua Sabatini San Francisco plans to increase its investment in its public safety infrastructure with a $400 million bond measure introduced Tuesday by Mayor Ed Lee for the June 2014 ballot. The...

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Wishes written on thousands of origami cranes to be unveiled at 'World Tree...

by Bay City News Origami cranes and silver stars filled with holiday wishes from around the world will decorate the "World Tree of Hope" that is being unveiled this evening at San Francisco City Hall....

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Letters to Santa program at SF post office aims to bring joy to kids

by Jessica Kwong In the 101 years since the U.S. Postal Service created the Letters to Santa program, what has changed most isn’t the concept behind it, but what children are writing on their wish...

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NTSB hearing on SF crash postponed until Wednesday

by The Associated Press The National Transportation Safety Board has rescheduled for Wednesday its hearing into the crash-landing of an Asiana jet at San Francisco International Airport that left...

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NTSB: Asiana captain worried about visual landing

by The Associated Press The pilot whose Boeing 777 crashed last summer at the San Francisco airport told investigators he was "very concerned" about attempting a visual approach without the runway's...

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Two injured in separate San Francisco stabbings

by Rob Nagle Two people were stabbed in separate incidents in San Francisco on Tuesday, police said. The first stabbing was in the Western Addition.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this...

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One injured in separate S.F. shootings

by Rob Nagle Two shootings rang out on the streets of San Francisco overnight, although thankfully no one was seriously injured, police said Wednesday. The first shooting occurred in the Mission...

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Giants ‘Step Up To The Plate’ with $100K in education grants for 25 Bay Area...

by Bay City News The San Francisco Giants have partnered with Wells Fargo to provide $100,000 in education grants to 25 Bay Area schools. Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and bank representatives...

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Amazon grocery delivery rolls into San Francisco

by The Associated Press Amazon.com Inc.'s grocery delivery service is rolling into San Francisco. The online retailer said it is expanding its AmazonFresh service into its third city after testing it...

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Elevator company cited in 49ers stadium death

by The Associated Press California safety officials have issued more than $50,000 in fines against an elevator company whose employee was killed while working at the new 49ers stadium in Santa Clara....

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Hundreds gather in S.F. to honor memory of Nelson Mandela

by Bay City News A day after world leaders gathered in South Africa to honor the life of former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, San Francisco held its own memorial for...

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Supervisor proposal seeks to ban plastic water bottle sales on SF property

by Joshua Sabatini San Francisco is poised to take a major step in reducing plastic water bottles with a proposal to ban their sale on public property such as in parks, concerts, large events and...

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Driver killed in Half Moon Bay crash identified as 23-year-old San Mateo man

by Bay City News A man killed in a rollover crash on state Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay early Tuesday morning has been identified as 23-year-old Omar Cervantescruz of San Mateo, according to the San...

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SF Fire Department remains concerned about pedestrian, cycling improvement...

by Chris Roberts The Fire Department is pushing for modifications to major traffic redesign projects intended to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, as it opposes widened bike lanes and bulb-outs...

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Report: Asiana crash victim was run over twice

by The Associated Press Federal investigators say a teenage girl who survived the crash of an Asiana Airlines jet in San Francisco only to be fatally struck by a fire truck actually was run over by...

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Cal-OSHA cites elevator company in worker’s death at new 49ers stadium

by The Associated Press California safety officials have issued $54,000 in fines against an elevator company whose employee was killed while working at the 49ers’ new stadium in Santa Clara. Mechanic...

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Giants, Wells Fargo donate $100,000 in grants to Bay Area schools

by Bay City News The Giants have partnered with Wells Fargo to provide $100,000 in education grants to 25 Bay Area schools. Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and bank representatives presented the...

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Law enforcement officials launch website in SF to capture wanted fugitives

by Bay City News Two suspects wanted by San Francisco police are among those listed on a new website launched by federal and local law enforcement officials aimed at using anonymous tips to capture...

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Transbay site work reaches milestone

by Jessica Kwong Sixty-five feet below ground level between Mission, Howard, Second and Beale streets, crews working on the Transbay Transit Center project reached a quiet milestone. A 10- to 12-hour...

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