A video showing two nudists subduing a blowtorch-wielding attacker in San Francisco's Castro district and helping to protect a tourist has made rounds on social media and in local news media.

California institutes its first permanent water restrictions to combat drought, with fines for noncompliance and a gradual reduction in water supply starting 2027, allowing tailored conservation strategies for urban suppliers.

A viral photo of a sign mocking California's retail theft law caused a stir online, but no signs were found upon inspection by SFDPW, suggesting they might have been fake or removed.

San Francisco is experiencing a unique economic trend with wages rising faster than rent, unlike many US cities. However, 38% of the city’s renters still struggle to afford their rent.

San Francisco's Pride Parade attracted thousands, with a vibrant display of floats and a strong message on LGBTQ rights amidst increasing anti-LGBTQ legislation.

An official cancellation of the Dyke March earlier this week did not deter a small contingent of marchers — or the many just celebrating Pride weekend — from showing up to Dolores Park on Saturday. The park was full of revelers and the march, although somewhat smaller this year, went ahead as previously planned.

Thousands showed up to support and celebrate the trans community Friday for the 20th Anniversary of the Trans March. A “celebration of trans and gender non-conforming people”, the march is one of the largest trans events in the world and kicks off Pride weekend celebrations.

San Francisco has become a sanctuary city for transgender people, in a symbolic stand to protect their rights and offer refuge amidst increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the United States.

San Francisco Police are setting up a DUI checkpoint on June 8th to target impaired drivers and enhance community safety, funded by a traffic safety grant.

San Francisco residents rallied to support a dog walker targeted by racist threats, prompting a police hate crime investigation. No arrests have been made.

San Francisco reports the lowest number of tents on streets since 2018, with a 37% decrease last quarter, amidst criticism of untracked finances and unoccupied housing units by the city's homelessness department.

California's population grew by 67,000 or 0.17% in 2023, per the Department of Finance, marking an uptick after three years of decline. San Francisco's count also rose slightly to 843,071. This growth reverses recent trends of net resident loss.

The Golden Gate Ferry service between Sausalito and San Francisco resumes May 1, 2024, after pier repairs. Replacement bus services were provided during the suspension.