Landscape architect has new vision for San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza
For a half century, a list of mayors and city leaders have offered up plans to remake San Francisco's Civic Center into something more welcoming and appealing for residents.
High turnout expected for 2024 SF mayor's race following change to election calendar
Not only is San Francisco closing in on a highly watched mayoral election, it will be a first of its kind. City voters will now elect their mayor on the same ballots as the presidential race, and that means vastly higher turnout.
Human rights activist Cleve Jones reflects on friend's legacy with arrival of USNS Harvey Milk
The USNS Harvey Milk is just one of the many honors bestowed on the late San Francisco supervisor, and one of the more notable, given Harvey Milk's dishonorable discharge, and the U.S. military's history on LGBT rights.
Frustration mounting as SF sends out code violations for sidewalk planter boxes
For many residents, planter boxes were the last hope at taking some control over the sidewalks outside their homes and businesses.
Experts say nothing to fear for integrity of Bay Area bridges after Baltimore disaster
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday is raising concerns around the Bay Area for commuters who regularly use the region's bridges and are wondering how they would hold up to a cargo vessel collision.
A's fans show up for preseason as team's long run in Oakland may be coming to an end
With the chances for the Oakland A's staying in the East Bay long gone, this year's pre-season feels like the beginning of the end for the team's Bay Area run.
Looming southbound I-680 closure won't dampen weekend St. Patrick's festivities in Dublin
Storm delays that pushed back a long-planned weekend closure of southbound Interstate 680 in Pleasanton might have a major impact on another East Bay event that has been on the calendar for months.
Protesters who blocked Bay Bridge announce agreement with court, avoid jail time
Dozens of protesters who blocked the Bay Bridge late last year as they called for a cease fire in Gaza announced that they have reached an agreement with the court that would allow all of them to avoid jail time.
Indigenous people rejoice after Berkeley votes to return sacred Native land to Ohlone
More than five thousand years ago, it was a sacred burial site, but for the course of recent memory, it has been a parking lot in West Berkeley. But on Wednesday, that lot was given back to the Ohlone tribe in a landmark return of native land.
Community of Mountain House votes overwhelmingly to become 1st California city since 2011
In last week's primary election, more than 90% of voters approved incorporating the community of Mountain House in San Joaquin County, creating the first new city in California in over a decade.
Berkeley bagel matriarch preps expansion into downtown SF
The hottest thing in the world of bagels is about to land in San Francisco. Berkeley's Boichik Bagels, founded by a UC grad, has become internationally known for its authentic New York style quality.
San Francisco's election results appear to show influence of moderate Democrats
Tuesday's election appears to have been a very strong showing for San Francisco's growing collection of moderate Democrats.
San Francisco public safety measures backed by Mayor Breed win big on Election Day
Tuesday appeared to be a very strong night for moderates in San Francisco, their ballot measures, and ultimately the mayor herself, as she heads towards a reelection fight in November.
San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin latest to mull 2024 run for mayor
It appears as though a big shake-up could be coming for the San Francisco mayor's race.
Long-planned Sites Valley reservoir moves toward construction
As California enjoys a second robust winter in a row, calls for additional water storage may soon be getting an answer.