What’s old is new again for a longstanding free medical and dental clinic in San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood. Clinic by the Bay on Wednesday celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in the former Alemany Emergency Hospital, the $5.7 million restoration of which allowed the 14-year-old volunteer-run medical center to expand its operations. The clinic was co-founded by Janet Reilly — the wife of Examiner editor and publisher Clint Reilly — and it primarily serves San Fransiscans with chronic diseases who can’t afford private...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One person suffered life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision between a car and a Muni bus on Monday, the San Francisco Police Department said. There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the crash. The crash happened at about 7:24 p.m. on...

New crime prevention techniques appear headed to San Francisco’s Union Square, and some will have a tree growing out of them. The idea is to prevent smash-and-grab burglars from driving right through the front door of those high-end stores. Tuesday’s announcement took place right in front of the Louis...

The debate over the future of San Francisco's Great Highway is heating up with just six days to go until Election Day.Proposition K is a ballot measure that would permanently close part of the highway and turn it into a park.Those opposing Prop K say the closure of San Francisco's Great Highway will cause immeasurable damage to the daily lives of working people across the city.MORE: 2024 Bay Area Voter GuideAt a rally held in Golden Gate Park - organizers from the "No on K" committee" say the Great Highway serves an essential role in San Franciscans' lives.They say it...

Oaklanders who frequent the waterfront paths along Lake Merritt are accustomed to seeing encampments and trash heaps. Last spring, though, they came upon a surprising sight. A small hand-built cabin suddenly appeared in a grassy clearing on the lake’s western shore, just a short walk from the swanky Lake Chalet restaurant. The structure looked as if it was made with permanence in mind. Sturdily built of measured wooden planks, with plexiglass windows and a corrugated steel roof, it was big enough to provide a dry, safe space for one occupant. Its minimalist, functional design attracted the attention of a steady stream of passersby, many who knocked on the door and came in for a closer look.

The SFPD held an event Monday to celebrate the success of their drone program in catching petty thieves, sharing two videos of arrests made with drone assistance. The "drones are arriving before officers in many cases," Chief Bill Scott said, allowing officers to quickly coordinate arrests. [KPIX]. Daly City police...

OAKLAND, Calif. - As the kiddos are gearing up to dress as Taylor Swift and characters from Despicable Me this Halloween, they will undoubtedly have this looming question: Will I have to wear a coat – maybe even a raincoat – over my costume?. The answer to the...

The 41-year-old man suspected in a Tuesday morning shooting in Paso Robles was allegedly stalking a female victim he knew from the Bay Area. Officers arrested Francisco Gutierrez shortly after neighbors reported the shooting. Amid concerns regarding Gutierrez, the unnamed female victim fled and drove to Paso Robles to escape....

SAN FRANCISCO — If you’ve lived in California at some point in the past seven years, you’ve got a shot at a veryeasy payday — and it’ll probably be enough cash to get a nice meal. Claims for another class-action privacy lawsuit are due Dec. 6.

San Francisco police officers take stand as trial resumes. One officer says videos place defendant and victim together shortly before slaying. San Francisco - Several San Francisco police officers testified Wednesday in the Nima Momeni murder trial, including one who collected surveillance videos that show Momeni and the man he's accused of killing, Cash App founder Bob Lee, together not long before the killing.

New video was released Wednesday of the incident during San Francisco's Fleet Week festivities when a Navy parachutist landed on a teenage spectator, injuring her and her mother.The video was made available by the family's attorney along with a press release providing an update on the injuries suffered by the two women. The incident happened at Marina Green in San Francisco on the afternoon Sunday, Oct. 14, when the Navy Leap Frog Team parachutist missed the landing zone during a jump, striking and seriously injuring 17-year-old Millicent "Mia" DeGuzman and her mother, Jhoanna. The first-person cellphone video was taken...

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These interviews aired on the October 29, 2024 episode of Crosscurrents. San Francisco's Prop G, would dedicate money from the general fund toward rental subsidies for extremely low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and families. If approved, it would require the city to spend up to 8.25 million dollars a year...

Today, California announced a $44 million allocation to San Francisco to support homeless shelter operations and expand efforts to transition individuals from the streets into housing. The funding, from the state’s Homelessness, Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program, will bolster shelters that have contributed to a 70% increase in shelter capacity since Mayor London Breed took office in 2018.

Image from The San Francisco Standard. Top: Downtown San Francisco Target. In a growing effort to combat retail theft, Bay Area stores like Target, Walmart, and Home Depot are now locking up basic items such as socks, underwear, and even toiletries. Shoppers have grown accustomed to seeing high-priced electronics and beauty products behind locked cabinets, but the shift to securing everyday essentials has caught many by surprise. This move is part of a strategy by retailers to reduce profit losses caused by shoplifting, but it’s sparking frustration and debate among customers.

The California DMV made an unforgivable mistake on at least a half dozen San Francisco residents’ driver’s licenses, and one state legislator is not pleased. On Wednesday, state Sen. Scott Wiener sent a lengthy protest letter to the DMV after it printed “San Fran” on the licenses instead of the city’s full name.

LOS ANGELES - Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that he was awarding $827 million to California communities to address homelessness; Los Angeles got the lion's share at more than $380 million and the Bay Area received nearly 1/5 of the total amount at $182 million. The money came in...

San Francisco, a city renowned for its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, has seen a significant increase in the number of people choosing to explore the city by bike or on foot. In fact, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), the number of bike trips in the city has grown by 184% since 2006.

Burning Man is urgently calling for millions more in donations amid faltering ticket sales and staff layoffs. The nonprofit’s CEO, Marian Goodell, primarily blamed flagging higher-priced ticket sales and increased operating costs since the pandemic. The festival has sold a tier of higher-priced tickets since at least 2016. In...

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is showcasing impressive results from their drone program, with aerial units often arriving at crime scenes before ground officers, according to a recent report by CBS News. Lightning-Fast Drone Response Leads to Arrests. In a compelling demonstration, SFPD shared footage of their drones catching...