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.
Bay Area Welcomes Warm and Sunny Week Ahead with Temperatures Soaring Above Seasonal Norms
Forecast shows pleasant weather in the Bay Area with sunny skies and mild temperatures, with the warmest day near 76 degrees; light winds and moderate seas are expected.
McSweeney's Founder Dave Eggers and Yemeni Coffee Legend Opening Lavish Revolutionary Café at Pier 29
Two San Francisco legends are transforming a long-vacant waterfront pier into something the city has never seen: a gilded café filled with rugs, tapestries, and luxury Yemeni coffee where revolutionary ideas are meant to brew. The project reunites the author with the subject of his bestselling book for a 2026 opening.
Bay Area Beach Hazard Alert: National Weather Service Advises Caution Amid Dangerous Surf and Looming Rain
The National Weather Service San Francisco warns of beach hazards due to dangerous waves and urges caution. Rain and winds are expected, but a dry, warm trend is forecasted post-storm with clear skies.
Iconic Swan Oyster Depot's Century-Old Polk Street Building Sells for $8M to Experienced SF Investor
The building that's housed San Francisco's most beloved cash-only seafood counter since 1912 just changed hands for nearly $8 million. The sale comes during a turbulent year that saw the legendary spot weathering political firestorms and review-bombing campaigns.
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 Beachgoers Warned of Dangerous Waves, Rip Currents; NWS Urges Caution Through Sunday
San Francisco beach visitors warned of dangerous waves and rip currents due to a northwesterly swell; light rain expected, with a warming trend next week.
SF Named World's 15th Safest City Just as Trump Threatened to Send in Troops
While the president was calling San Francisco crime-ridden and threatening to send in the National Guard, an international survey of actual travelers was ranking it among the world's 15 safest cities. Only one other American city made the list.
Long Weekend Opens in North Beach With a Twist That Changes Every Nine Months; First Stop, Havana
Long Weekend Havana, a new three-story bar in San Francisco's North Beach, offers an immersive Cuban experience with themed decor, live music, and innovative cocktails, changing its theme every nine months.
San Francisco Police Seize Over a Kilo of Narcotics in Oakland Raid, 33-Year-Old Suspect Charged
SFPD seized 1,200 grams of narcotics in Oakland, arresting Kelbin Sanders-Cruz, and unveiled stats on their crackdown, including over 426 kilos of drugs seized.
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.
San Francisco Secures Nearly $3 Million Settlement from Online Tobacco Retailers Over Flavored Product Ban
San Francisco settled with online tobacco retailers for nearly $3 million due to illegal sales of flavored nicotine products, enforcing strict health laws and protocols to prevent future violations.












