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Blessing scam suspects arraigned after trying to leave country

Two women accused of bilking over $180,000 from members of San Francisco's Chinese community via blessing scams were arraigned Monday.

5 years ago

The Fillmore, Jonestown and the reckoning of racism

For the first time in 40 years, San Francisco publicly commemorated the tragic loss of life at Jonestown.

5 years ago

SF Opera cuts ties with singer amid sexual assault allegations

San Francisco Opera has severed connections with superstar countertenor David Daniels because the singer is embroiled in at least two…

5 years ago

Two arrested in Sunday San Jose shooting

Two men in their 20s are in custody after police linked them to a shooting that killed one suspect's father…

6 years ago

Salesforce tower opens for business

The tallest building in San Francisco is now officially open for business. Several city officials joined Salesforce employees in a…

6 years ago

San Jose mayor critical of council travel

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has issued a memorandum about updating the City Council's travel policy for trips made to…

6 years ago

Bay Area events honor Martin Luther King Jr. legacy

Bay Area universities and organizations are honoring the legacy of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated…

6 years ago

Third Baptist Church declared SF landmark

San Francisco's oldest African-American church was designated as a city landmark this week.

6 years ago

Pier 70 redo to add 3,000 housing units

San Francisco city officials this week gave final approval to a 28-acre project at Pier 70 expected to include as…

6 years ago

A’s roar back against Royals with five-run eighth

A game once riddled with hope offered instead a single-inning roller coaster of emotions.

7 years ago

Chinese community warned over blessing scam

The San Francisco Police Department is warning the Chinese community after three suspects scammed an Asian woman out of $5,000…

7 years ago

Top library card designs in Oakland contest awarded

The six winners in the Oakland Public Library's contest to design a new library card were announced at a ceremony…

7 years ago

More than 1,000 new immigrants take oath at Paramount Theatre

More than 1,000 new U.S. citizens pledged their allegiance at a ceremony at Oakland's Paramount Theatre Wednesday morning, including immigrants…

7 years ago

New pedestrian, bicycle path rolls through McLaren Park

San Francisco city officials and community members gathered Saturday to mark the opening of the Mansell Streetscape.

7 years ago

Warriors break ground on San Francisco home

The Golden State Warriors broke ground Tuesday on their $1 billion, privately funded San Francisco arena.

7 years ago

Firehouse reopened after being closed for three years

A Pittsburg fire station reopened Wednesday after being closed for three years.

7 years ago

SFPD graduates 46 new officers

The San Francisco Police Department on Friday held a graduation ceremony for the 251st Basic/32nd Regional Academy Class.

8 years ago

Girl Scouts flood Golden Gate Bridge in annual walk

More than 6,500 Girl Scouts crossed the Golden Gate Bridge Saturday afternoon, celebrating their annual tradition "Golden Gate Bridging."

8 years ago

Hundreds celebrate indigenous lives at Alcatraz

Before dawn on Thursday, hundreds of people boarded special ferries to Alcatraz to honor the struggle of indigenous people in…

8 years ago

Bay Area honors veterans with parades, events

The Bay Area is honoring service members with events ranging from jubilant to solemn.

9 years ago

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