SVB Collapse: CalPERS, Public Pension Losses From Bank Failures Seen As Minor

The pension funds, like others, have reaped the benefits of bull markets and, like many investors, have suffered when investments soured.

SF Group Says City Can Save $1B With Alternate Homeless Approach

Rescue SF is responding to a report that it would cost $1.45 billion and take three years to get all unsheltered people off of city streets.

City Can Save $1B With Another Approach To Homelessness, Group Says

Rescue SF says the city is taking the wrong approach to getting unsheltered people off San Francisco streets.

Data Show More Than 76% Of Those Eligible in SF Are Registered Voters

In San Francisco, 76.9 % of those eligible to vote are registered voters.

'Clear Win For Endangered Humpback Whales' In Court Ruling

The ruling covers the sablefish fishery from California to Washington, where whales are entangled in fishing lines from pots on the sea bed.

​San Francisco Mulls Reparations Idea: $5 Million Per Black Person

Fewer than 50,000 Black people still live in San Francisco, and it's not clear how many would be eligible under the proposal.

Maine Lobster Industry Sues Monterey Bay Aquarium Over Do Not Eat Listing

Last year, Seafood Watch put lobster from the U.S. and Canada on its list of seafood to avoid due to the threat posed to rare whales.

SF Supes Refuse To Help Immigration Authorities, Say Feds Can Act Without Sanctuary Exception

Homeland Security officials said that they would only extradite the suspects if the city made an exception to its sanctuary city policies.

Class-Action Suit Seeks Redress From 'Robot Lawyer' Practicing Law Without License

In his lawsuit, Faridian requests the court to certify a class of all people who have purchased a subscription to DoNotPay's service.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein Hospitalized

She was diagnosed late last month and is expected to fully recover, the senator said.

A new report on the financial condition of the 75 most populous cities

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations

Bay Area Lawmaker Seeks To Incentivize Converting Vacant Offices Into Housing

According to the commercial real estate firm CBRE, some 27 percent of San Francisco's offices were vacant at the end of 2022.

Millions In Federal Grants To Benefit Local Airports

SFO will receive $31 million for work on the terminal building roofing system including photovoltaic system upgrades.

Environmental Group Fights Diesel Generators At Vehicle Triage Center

Community Group CHCA, citing harmful emissions, challenged the permit at the safe parking site for people living in their vehicles.

Classified Energy Department Report On COVID's Origins Rekindles Ongoing Debate

The U.S. Energy Department has concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak.

Residents Near Sunset District Home Explosion Meet With City, Hope To Move Forward

Supervisor Joel Engardino organized the community meeting to provide resources for those whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the blast.

New Bill Would Expedite Approval Process For All Mix-Income Housing Projects

Authored by Wiener, the law enforces a three to six month-deadline for local jurisdictions to review and approve proposed projects.

Wiener Introduces New Bill To Improve Access To HIV Medication

If passed, Senate Bill 339 would allow pharmacies to provide preventative HIV medication PrEP without a prescription.

SF Ordinance Prohibits Mayor, City Heads From Requiring Undated Letters Of Resignation

The ordinance, which was approved 8-2, clearly states that requiring resignation letters is against city policy.

Paul Pelosi To Be Honored Guest At State Of The Union Speech

First Lady Jill Biden invited him to be her guest.

Senators Push For "Passenger Bill Of Rights" That Would Give Travelers At Least $1,350 If Bumped Due To Oversold Flight

The bill would require airlines to pay passengers at least $1,350 if they're denied boarding because of an oversold flight.

Paul Pelosi Attack Video Released: Hammer Assault Caught On Camera

Footage from the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi and the 911 call he made have been made public.

California Judge Orders Release Of Footage Of Paul Pelosi Attack

Paul Pelosi was asleep at the couple's San Francisco home on Oct. 28 when someone broke in and beat him with a hammer.

Judge Rules SF DA Can Work On Possible Resentencing Of Mayor Breed's Brother

Breed appointed Jenkins to be district attorney before Jenkins was elected to the position in November.

Supervisors Select Aaron Peskin As Board President

Peskin nominated himself as a consensus candidate following the 12th round of voting with no decision.

Atmospheric River: Biden Approves Newsom's Request For Federal Disaster Aid

Biden authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts.

New California Law Requiring Companies To Post Salary Ranges To Take Effect

The law aims to reduce gender and racial pay gaps and require companies with 15 or more employees to list salary ranges to job postings.

Office Of Chief Medical Examiner Given National Accredidation

The office was given full accreditation from a national organization that promotes certain standards in pathology and death investigation.

Mayor Calls For Cuts As City Faces A Budget Shortfall Of Over $700M

San Francisco is projecting budget deficits over the next two years, with $200 million in the first year and $527 million in the second.

Pelosi Portrait Unveiled, Historic First Of A Female Speaker

Former President Barack Obama said in a videotaped message that Pelosi has "inspired a generation of women to run, win and lead."

CEO of SF's Retirement Services Is City's Top Paid Employee in 2021

Retirement Services and Public Health Department employees round out top 10 for the city.

Alexandra Pelosi On Her Parents' Lives In The Political Realm

"I spend my life behind the camera. And so, sitting here being interrogated by you is really sort of what nightmares are made of."

Opponents Urge Supes To Reconsider 'Killer Robot' Decision

A final vote on the policy, which has attracted worldwide media attention, is scheduled for Tuesday , Dec. 6.

SF Property Owners Can Remove Graffiti Tags On Storefronts For Free

Property owners in San Francisco's neighborhood commercial districts will soon be able to request graffiti removal free of cost.

Deadly Robots Approved By SF Supes

The draft stated the robots would only deploy deadly force "when risk of loss of life to members of the public or officers is imminent.

Paul Pelosi Attack: New Judge To Preside Over DePape Case

DePape is being held without bail and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

States Settle With Google, IHeartMedia Over Misleading Pixel 4 Radio Ads

The ads ran more than 23,000 times across 10 media markets, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, Bonta's office said.

San Francisco Could Approve The Use Of Killer Robots Tuesday: Report

Robots could be furnished with explosive charges to apply lethal force to those “who pose a risk of loss of life to law enforcement."

Audit Shows SF Nonprofit Violated City Agreements, Again

" I urge city leadership to carefully consider the standards we need to uphold in the interest of all our residents."

North Korea Launches ICBM With Range To Hit The Bay Area, Japan Says

"Together, the countries represented here will continue to urge North Korea to commit to serious and sustained diplomacy," Harris said.