Phone Booth In San Francisco Lets People "Call A Republican" In Texas

Tucked away in a corner along Valencia Street in San Francisco, a phone booth with a bright red phone stands tall.

San Francisco Based Immigration Attorney Speaks About Switching Parties, Voting Trump In 2024

"I was actually totally against President Trump in his first term," Karina Velasquez said.

SF Plans 1,000 Homeless Beds With $40M In Grant Funding

San Francisco has been awarded $40 million in state funds for the interim housing beds.

San Francisco Supervisor Fails To Get Support For Measure Reopening The Great Highway

Supervisor Alan Wong attempted to get support for a ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to vehicles. The plan fell apart on Tuesday.

CA Bill Could Help Renters Lower Utility Bills With Plug-In Solar Systems

A plug-in solar system can save a California household up to $450 per year, according to a news release about the bill.

Spammers Be Gone: New CA Platform Helps Users Disappear From Pesky Text, Call Lists

A new platform promises Californians relief from data brokers tracking their digital footprints.

Bay Area Congressional Reps Rip Trump's Military Action In Venezuela As 'Unconstitutional' And 'Illegal'

Bay Area Democrats blasted Trump’s Venezuela strike as illegal and unconstitutional, as protests were planned across the region.

Bay Area County Launches Rapid Response Network To Monitor Local ICE Activity

The network has volunteers trained to quickly identify, verify, and inform the community if ICE is conducting raids or detaining immigrants.

Bay Area Jewish & Elected Leaders "Heartbroken" After Australian Hanukkah Terrorist Attack

An outpouring of grief and condemnation continued from Bay Area leaders in government and the Jewish community Sunday.

Offshore Drilling Could Return To Bay Area Under Trump Plan Despite Fierce Opposition

The administration is pushing to open federal waters off the entire Golden State coast.

New San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew Promises "Golden Era" At City Hall Introduction

The department remains roughly 500 officers short, a gap he says will shape the earliest phase of his leadership.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

San Francisco residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today

Mayor Lurie Announces $40 Million Federal Funding For New Hybrid Mini Buses

The grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will help modernize Muni's fleet and improve system reliability.

Rain Totals Released From Bay Area Storm As Region Braces For More Rain, Wind

Heavy rain, strong winds and landslide risks are hitting the Bay Area as a new round of storms moves through, forecasters say.

These Bay Area Cities Have The Best, Worst Streets. See How Your Town Ranks

A new report from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission details how it ranks each Bay Area city by its Pavement Condition Index.

How San Francisco County Voted For Prop. 50

Proposition 50 passed in California on Tuesday. See how your county voted.

CA's Nov. 4 Election: What's On The Ballot, How To Cast Your Vote In SF

As of Oct. 20, there were 532,195 registered voters in San Francisco County.

PG&E Responds To Federal Bill Prohibiting Secret Meetings With Regulators

"It's absolutely insane that every time PG&E wants a rate increase the CPUC just gives it to them, no questions asked," Rep. Harder said.

Thousands Rally, March In San Francisco After Trump Calls Off Federal Deployment

The protest came after hundreds mobilized in Alameda on Thursday morning, where federal agents were seen arriving.

Trump Calls Off Federal Deployment In San Francisco

The president said conversations with friends in the Bay Area convinced him to change his planned deployment.

'We Are Prepared': SF Mayor Responds To Upcoming Deployment Of Federal Troops

Mayor Daniel Lurie said he signed an executive order designed to respond to the impacts related to the deployment.

San Francisco State Sen. Scott Wiener Announces 2026 Run For Nancy Pelosi's Seat In Congress

California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.

Trump Is Sending Federal Agents To The Bay Area: Report

More than 100 federal agents are expected to arrive in the Bay Area on Thursday, according to a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

SF Mayor, Trump Clash Over Potential National Guard Deployment In The Bay: Report

Donald Trump called San Francisco "a mess" during a press conference on Wednesday.

'No Kings' Protests Return To The Bay Area This Weekend. Here's Where To Find Them

Millions of people are expected to go out across the country Saturday to protest the Trump administration once again.

Newsom Signs Sweeping Housing Bill Allowing Taller, Denser Housing In San Francisco

The law overrides local zoning standards, allowing taller and more dense housing near specific transit stops in San Francisco.

SF Native On Humanitarian Mission To Gaza Detained By Israeli Government

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called on the Israeli government to provide evidence of charges and guarantee the SF native's rights.

SF National Parks Are Being Impacted By The Federal Shutdown. Here's What To Know

The shutdown comes after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running.

San Francisco Supervisor Engardio Concedes As Preliminary Results Show Recall Succeeding

Engardio conceded on Tuesday, saying, "My time as a city supervisor will be shorter than expected. I accept the election results."

Plans For New San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Public Plaza Unveiled

New drawings showing a revitalized San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with a new public plaza were unveiled on Wednesday.

Trump Says San Francisco Could Be Next Target For National Guard Deployment

The president says Democrats "destroyed" the city and vowed to "clean up" using federal troops

August Is Transgender History Month: SF Photos

In San Francisco and the state of California, Transgender History Month is honored in August.

Massive Layoffs Planned For Major Bay Area Health Organization

About 200 employees will be let go amid state funding cuts to mental health services.

U.S. Attorney General Tours Alcatraz For Proposed Transformation Into Prison

Attorney General Pam Bondi's surprise visit to Alcatraz was widely criticized by Bay Area political leaders Thursday.

Former San Francisco Prosecutor Works To Have Rehabilitated Prisoners Resentenced, Released

"I met so many men that seemed to be better in our community, giving back, than languishing, wasting away in prison," Hillary Blout said.

San Francisco Proposal Putting 2-Hour Limit On RV Parking Closer To Passing

On Wednesday, a San Francisco ordinance to ban people from living in their RVs passed a major hurdle.

Peruvian Woman Detained By ICE In San Francisco Freed After Judge's Ruling

According to the ruling, ICE agents had no warrant and communicated no reason for her arrest. It's not an unusual occurrence.

Judge Orders Restoration Of Public Health Data Removed By Trump-Era Policies

The ruling vacates policies under an executive order targeting information LGBTQ+, reproductive care, and infectious disease information.

San Francisco's Minimum Wage Is Going Up On July 1

Minimum wage hikes will hit 10 CA communities July 1, with new rates for hotel, airport and fast-food workers in some areas.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Unveils "Family Zoning" Plan To Boost Homebuilding

The proposed plan, if approved, would include updated height and density rules to allow for larger multifamily homes in residential areas.