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January 21, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London Breed slams city supervisors' Gaza cease-fire resolution, but refuses to veto

Democrat Mayor London Breed said that the nonbinding resolution from San Francisco supervisors is dividing the city and may lead to more antisemitic acts.

January 19, 2024

How this humanoid robot learned to make coffee by watching videos

San Francisco-based Figure has developed an AI humanoid robot that can walk, talk and Interact. It learned how to brew a pot of coffee by watching videos.

January 17, 2024

Scammers use sophisticated new technology to terrorize California family: 'Where is my son?'

Fraudsters were almost able to dupe a California family out of over $15,000 by using artificial intelligence to convince them their son had been in a serious accident.

January 14, 2024

On this day in history, January 14, 1954, Marilyn Monroe marries Joe DiMaggio

Marilyn Monroe, American actress and fashion icon, married New York Yankees baseball player Joe DiMaggio on this day in history, Jan. 14, 1954, in a City Hall ceremony in San Francisco.

January 13, 2024

San Francisco school district provides teachers with materials for students on 'Israeli terrorism'

Teachers in San Francisco were provided with educational resources to lead classroom discussions on Hamas terrorism and "Israeli terrorism," according to the National Review.

January 12, 2024

Popular TikTok food critic cancels San Francisco tour citing unsafe conditions: ‘Shocking to say the least'

A famous TikTok food critic had to prematurely end his San Francisco culinary tour due to impoverished conditions in the city and food that gave him a serious allergic reaction.

January 10, 2024

Social media rips San Fran board for dancing, clapping after passing resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire

Social media users recently mocked a video of members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors celebrating the passing of a resolution calling for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

January 9, 2024

On this day in history, January 9, 2007, Steve Jobs introduces Apple iPhone at Macworld in San Francisco

Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, Apple's first smartphone, at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco on this day in history, Jan. 9, 2007. The product changed society and Apple's bottom line.

January 5, 2024

On this day in history, January 5, 1933, construction begins on Golden Gate Bridge amid great fanfare

Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge in California amid great pomp and circumstance on this day in history, Jan. 5, 1933. The engineering marvel was completed four years later.

January 4, 2024

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge adds lifesaving feature

Nearly the entirety of the Golden Gate Bridge now has a "suicide deterrent system" of a stainless-steel net on its side. The net is 20 feet below the sidewalk.