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Politics February 7

Dem mayor unleashes task force in attempt to rescue crime-ridden city: 'Restore order to our streets'

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie launched the San Francisco Police Department Hospitality Task Force as he works to clean up San Francisco's streets.

VIDEO February 6

Traveling sisters attempt hilarious flight hack to keep middle seat open

Haley Dreher and her sister, Tina, had passengers laughing as they tried a clever travel hack while aboard a Southwest Airlines flight leaving San Francisco.

Nancy Pelosi February 5

Former AOC chief of staff announces run against Pelosi, calls Dems 'paralyzed and unprepared' under Trump

Saikat Chakrabarti, who used to work for U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said he will run to unseat Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who represents the San Francisco area.

San Francisco February 5

CEO son of 'Silicon Valley pioneer' arrested in alleged San Francisco attack

A Silicon Valley CEO was arrested on Saturday in downtown San Francisco on suspicion of rape and other charges including robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and false imprisonment.

NBA January 18, 2025

Charles Barkley slams San Francisco as 'rat infested,' declares he's skipping NBA All-Star Game

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley slammed the city of San Francisco during "Inside the NBA" on Thursday night as "rat infested."

Health January 12, 2025

One state leads country in human bird flu with nearly 40 confirmed cases

A child in California is presumed to have H5N1 bird flu, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Experts weigh in on the risk of a potential virus mutation.

Media January 2, 2025

San Francisco mayor-elect promises worried resident that he'll clean up city, address homelessness crisis

San Francisco Mayor-elect David Lurie promised a worried resident that he would clean up the city's streets ahead of his tenure, as the city continues to deal with homelessness and more.

Culture December 21, 2024

Flashback: San Francisco 'weight czar' declares that no one has to be healthy

San Francisco's new "weight czar" Virgie Tovar remarked that "no one has to be healthy" or owes being that to others in a resurfaced 2022 interview.

Media December 17, 2024

San Francisco Health Department hires 'fat positivity' expert to consult on 'weight stigma and neutrality'

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has hired a 'body positivity consultant' to bring attention to 'weight stigma and weight neutrality.'

Crime December 17, 2024

Defendant in Cash App founder's death found guilty of second-degree murder

Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee last year has been found guilty of second-degree murder, a San Francisco jury has found, according to KTVU.

Artificial Intelligence December 14, 2024

OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment from apparent suicide

A former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in his apartment in San Francisco, California, from an apparent suicide attempt.