While the wait-list filled at Moku Yakitori-Ya all summer, something secret was happening through the unmarked door next door. Since August, the beloved Inner Richmond izakaya has been running a hidden sake speakeasy—no signage, no social media, just hushed recommendations among those who've discovered the city's most authentic Tokyo-style sake bar.

Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff told the New York Times he'd welcome National Guard troops patrolling San Francisco streets—a comment that sent shockwaves through City Hall and prompted the district attorney to warn she'll prosecute any federal forces who "illegally harass our residents." The tech titan's stunning political transformation comes just days before 50,000 people descend on Moscone Center for Dreamforce.

A San Francisco jury convicted 63-year-old Armando Salvador of multiple arsons after he set several vehicles on fire in February 2024. Officials credited the conviction to teamwork between law enforcement, firefighters, and community partners.

San Francisco's Mayor relocated tiny cabins for the homeless to Bayview, inciting criticism from Supervisor Walton for a lack of community engagement.

San Francisco police arrested Perla Rosario Henriquez Ulloa for a fatal hit-and-run on Cortland Avenue. Despite efforts to save the victim, they later died. Henriquez Ulloa faces charges including vehicular manslaughter. The investigation continues.

SFPD arrests suspect in Haight-Ashbury hit-and-run, leaving two injured and sparking an ongoing investigation.

A major storm is forecasted to hit San Francisco early next week, bringing widespread rainfall and the potential for thunderstorms, with residents advised to prepare for severe weather conditions.

Abacá in San Francisco celebrates Filipino American History Month with a series of culinary events featuring renowned chefs and mixologists, aimed at honoring Filipino culture and supporting local nonprofits.

Nordstrom reopens in San Francisco's Upper Fillmore District with a Nordstrom Local service hub offering pickups, returns, and other services, amid varying local reception.

California's SB 276 bill aims to curb the sale of stolen goods in San Francisco by allowing city officials to issue citations and confiscate items without proof of purchase.

San Francisco's Collective Impact dodged a ban on city contracts despite being involved in a corruption scandal, as an administrative law judge, Andrea McGary, allowed it to receive public funds again.

The SF Chronicle reports the deaths of a family of four in San Francisco, with noted financial struggles and no signs of a struggle at the scene. The SFPD is investigating the incident.

The man who engineered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset victory drew hundreds to The Chapel Wednesday with plans to topple Nancy Pelosi. But the $200 million tech entrepreneur who helped defeat SF's only socialist supervisor may have burned bridges he now needs.