California law requires cyclists to obey the same road rules as vehicles, mandates bike specifications, helmets for riders under 18, proper lighting, and prohibits the sale of non-compliant bicycles.

San Francisco air quality officials urge residents to avoid burning wood during New Year's festivities to prevent unhealthy air levels, despite no current Spare the Air Alert.

San Francisco bans wood burning today due to a Spare the Air Alert, aiming to protect public health and air quality in light of stagnant weather conditions trapping smoke.

A mother in the Bay Area publicly shares her battle to save her son from fentanyl addiction as she advocates for those affected by the drug crisis through her organization, MADAAD.

San Francisco's air quality authority advises residents to avoid burning wood in fireplaces this Christmas to prevent air pollution, also noting the illegal and unhealthy practice of burning wrapping paper.

SF sees a dip in HIV cases, aiming for zero infections.

San Francisco City authorities shut down COVID-19 tester, Gentech, after concerns over lax safety protocols and illicit activities.

Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers strike nationwide in protest of under-staffing and low wages.

Kaiser Permanente has settled for $49 million with state prosecutors regarding allegations of improper disposal of patient records, hazardous materials, and medical waste.

Air quality may deteriorate as smoke from numerous wildfires in northern California is expected to reach the North Bay on Sunday afternoon, impacting those with respiratory illnesses.

Solidcore's boutique pilates studio, coming to 2175 Market St. in the Castro. Learn about the company's history, expansion plans, and proposed opening date

As the San Francisco SPCA gears up for its 155th anniversary, we took a tour of their adoption facility, because for the next few days, the “fourth-oldest rescue society in the U.S.” will be furr-nishing the pet adoptions for free.

A new, LGBTQ-focused Castro pharmacy will soon be opening in the former Weaver's Coffee & Teas space at 2301 Market Street (at Noe).