San Francisco Supervisor Advocates for Local Control Over Self-Driving Cars After Community Cat's Death
A community mourns the death of a neighborhood cat, KitKat, killed by an autonomous Waymo vehicle, igniting debate and calls for local regulation of self-driving cars in San Francisco's Mission District.
San Francisco Sends Prepaid Grocery Cards To CalFresh Recipients
San Francisco is mailing activation letters this week to CalFresh households with one‑time prepaid grocery cards to cover delayed November SNAP benefits. Here’s who qualifies and how to activate.
Golden Gate Half Marathon Adjusts Course Due to Federal Shutdown, San Francisco Runners Unfazed
The Golden Gate Half Marathon had to change its course due to a federal government shutdown affecting park closures. The race will not be US Track and Field certified this year.
San Francisco Firefighters Perform Cliffside Rescue of Dog at Fort Funston
San Francisco Fire Department rescued a dog that fell off a cliff at Fort Funston, with help from an SFPD drone. The successful operation resulted in a joyful reunion with its owner.
British Journalist Sami Hamdi Nabbed at SFO on Alleged National Security Grounds Amidst Claims of Free Speech Violation
British journalist Sami Hamdi was detained by ICE at SFO before a CAIR event, with CAIR condemning the action as an attack on free speech and McLaughlin labeling Hamdi a security threat.
The SF Market Celebrates Donation of 10 Million Pounds of Fresh Produce to Fight Food Insecurity in San Francisco
The SF Market has donated 10 million pounds of produce through its Food Recovery Program, supported by Bay Area officials including Mayor Daniel Lurie and Senator Alex Padilla.
San Francisco Schools Partner with SF State and City College to Guarantee Admission for Eligible Students
SFUSD partnered with SFSU and CCSF to guarantee college admission to students meeting specific criteria, aiming to address declining enrollment and support educational pathways.
Bay Area Mobilizes Against Immigration Crackdown, Protests Erupt as Federal Agents Arrive in Response to Trump Directive
Protests erupt in the Bay Area as federal agents arrive for an immigration crackdown; community groups mobilize with rallies and legal education in response to the perceived militarization.
Bay Area Chess Grandmaster, Influencer Daniel Naroditsky Dead at 29
The Bay Area chess prodigy who became one of the world's most beloved teachers and commentators has died unexpectedly, leaving a global community in shock. Daniel Naroditsky, who learned the game from his father in Foster City at age 6 and went on to inspire hundreds of thousands of students worldwide, was just 29 years old.
So-Called 'First Waymo DDoS' Attack Came from Same Tech Prankster Who Tracked Parking Cops Last Month
The North Beach software engineer who made headlines last month for tracking SFMTA parking enforcement in real time has been sitting on an even bigger stunt: coordinating 50 people to simultaneously summon autonomous vehicles to Coit Tower's narrow access road. What happened next was equal parts traffic nightmare and performance art, with cheering crowds watching self-driving cars navigate their way out of a dead-end trap.
San Francisco's Alpha School: Pioneering Teacherless AI Education at Premium Price Point
San Francisco's Alpha School, charging $75,000/year, uses AI instead of teachers to deliver its curriculum, focusing on individualized learning and 'life skills'. Critics raise concerns about the impact of AI on education quality.












