San Francisco

Consolidated city-county in California, US

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San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco and colloquially known as SF, San Fran, Frisco, or The City, is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. San Francisco is the 16th most populous city in the United States, and the fourth most populous in California, with 881,549 residents as of 2019. It covers an area of about 46.89 square miles (121.4 km²), mostly at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area, making it the second most densely populated large U.S. city, and the fifth most densely populated U.S. county, behind only four of the five New York City boroughs. San Francisco is the 12th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States by population, with 4.7 million people, and the fourth-largest by economic output, with GDP of $549 billion in 2018. With San Jose, it forms the fifth most populous combined statistical area in the United States, the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area.

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San Francisco prepares to resume outdoor dining Some restaurants in San Francisco, California, will take another step forward on Friday (June 12) when the city permits outdoor seating for the first time since ordering a shelter-in-place order back.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 3 weeks ago

Actor Jamie Foxx joins demonstrations in San Francisco Actor and activist Jamie Foxx was in San Francisco Monday to join a kneel-in protest with local community and religious leaders fighting police violence and racism. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published on June 2, 2020

U.S. health experts warn protests may add to virus spread Public health experts and government officials, including New York's governor, are warning that large street protests over racial inequities and excessive police force could worsen the spread of the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published on June 2, 2020

San Francisco Orders Everyone To Wear Mask JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images San Francisco will start enforcing everyone to wear masks when they leave their home and come within 30 feet of someone they do not live with. Masks or face coverings.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on May 28, 2020

Sea lions occupy boat docks in California Social media video shows sea lions taking advantage of the temporarily-closed tourist area, Pier 39, at the San Francisco waterfront Credit: Reuters - Viral Video Duration: 00:25Published on May 26, 2020

Firefighters battle massive fire on San Fran’s Pier 45 Fire crews battled a massive blaze at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, saving a historic WWII vessel, but not before losing a quarter of Pier 45, local media reported. This report produced by.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:11Published on May 23, 2020

Social distancing circles marked out at San Francisco park San Francisco's Dolores Park is trying to ensure its visitors stay safe from the coronavirus by painting social distancing circles on the grass throughout the popular park. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:50Published on May 22, 2020

San Francisco approves homless tent encampment to protect from Covid-19 San Francisco is joining other US cities in authorising homeless tent encampments in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a move officials have long resisted but are now reluctantly embracing to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on May 22, 2020

New York Might Have Avoided Becoming US Epicenter Coronavirus Outbreak Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images San Francisco Mayor London Breed reportedly shared a copy of the region's shelter-in-place order with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in mid-March, according to a new.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on May 17, 2020

Indian national in US gives big shout out to Indian govt for 'Vande Bharat Mission' Indian nationals arrived at San Francisco airport to fly back to home. "I would like to give a big shout out to all the officials who have been working tirelessly day and night to bring us back. Thank.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on May 14, 2020

Heavily-restricted NBA practices expected to resume on Friday NBA teams expected to get go-ahead to reopen practice facilities for limited use as early as Friday. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:54Published on May 7, 2020

Citing bias, SFPD to restrict release of mug shots San Francisco police will stop releasing the mug shots of people who have been arrested unless they pose a threat to the public. Police Chief Bill Scott says the new policy is aimed at stopping the.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 days ago
Major coronavirus outbreak at San Quentin prison San Quentin prison officials are trying to stop a spike in coronavirus cases ravaging inside the state prison just north of San Francisco. About 1,100 prisoners have now tested positive for.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 days ago
Fireworks complaints are skyrocketing in New York City, soaring in San Francisco and up 600% in Milwaukee. But, why? An increase in fireworks complaints across the U.S. has generated a buzz on social media, with many users asking for an explanation. What's going on? USATODAY.com - Published 3 days ago

Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown mistakenly included in BET Awards 'In Memoriam' segment Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is very much alive, but was mistakenly added to the BET Awards "In Memoriam" tribute segment Sunday night. USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago
Andy Goldsworthy Sculpture in San Francisco Is Damaged by Fire The fire department is investigating arson as a possible cause. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago
Statue of Francis Scott Key toppled in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park Protesters toppled the statue of Francis Scott Key in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on Friday, June 19. Historical figures tainted by racism continues. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago

Begun in the South, Juneteenth also on West Coast Although Juneteenth celebrations began in the South, the West Coast saw several large gatherings Friday. Thousands of demonstrators rallied peacefully to protest racial injustice and police brutality.. USATODAY.com - Published 2 weeks ago
San Francisco restaurants restart outdoor dining San Francisco's renowned culinary scene emerged from coronavirus-forced hibernation Friday as restaurants in the city were allowed to reopen, three months after closing due to the pandemic, for outdoor.. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
On This Day :10 June 2003 Future Broadway musical smash "Wicked" premiered in San Francisco. (June 10) USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
San Francisco to aid victims of police violence San Francisco's progressive new prosecutor will expand victim compensation services to the victims and witnesses of police violence. (June 9) USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago

AP Top Stories June 4 A Here's the latest for Thursday June 4th: Congressional Democrats prepare police reform measures; New York City enforces curfew; One NYPD officer stabbed, two shot; Wildfire northeast of San.. USATODAY.com - Published on June 4, 2020
Calif. wildfire: Homes burned, evacuations ordered A grass fire burning northeast of San Francisco destroyed or damaged about a dozen homes Wednesday and prompted evacuations of several streets, fire officials said. (June 4) USATODAY.com - Published on June 4, 2020
ShowBiz Minute: Foxx, Lee, Blackout Jamie Foxx joins kneel-in protest in San Francisco; Spike Lee releases short film "3 Brothers" to protest death of George Floyd; Music industry observes day-long "blackout" on Tuesday. (June 2) USATODAY.com - Published on June 2, 2020	Jamie Foxx protests with faith leaders, activists Actor and activist Jamie Foxx was in San Francisco Monday with community and religious leaders to protest police violence and racism. (June 1) USATODAY.com - Published on June 2, 2020
On This Day: 31 May 1930 Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood was born in San Francisco. (May 31) USATODAY.com - Published on May 31, 2020	Coronavirus live updates: San Francisco mayor extends stay-at-home order indefinitely; Boston Marathon canceled; Nordstrom closes 16 stores The House passed a bipartisan bill to make changes to the PPP program. The Boston Marathon was canceled. More COVID-19 news Friday. USATODAY.com - Published on May 29, 2020
California regulator approves PG&E's Chapter 11 reorganization plan Power regulator California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved PG&E Corp's Chapter 11 reorganization plan, the San Francisco-based utility company said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020	Rare World War II D-Day ship saved in San Francisco Pier 45 fire A fire engulfed a warehouse on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf but firefighters managed to keep the blaze from destroying a historic ship. USATODAY.com - Published on May 24, 2020
Fire Destroys Warehouse at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco One firefighter was injured in the four-alarm blaze at Fisherman’s Wharf early on Saturday morning, officials said. NYTimes.com - Published on May 23, 2020	Fire destroys San Francisco warehouse Fire destroys San Francisco warehouse USATODAY.com - Published on May 23, 2020
Coyotes serenade San Francisco with their howls Two coyotes recently decided to serenade the city of San Francisco. A resident caught the pair on video Monday howling from a hilltop overlooking the city. (May 22) USATODAY.com - Published on May 23, 2020	Virus prompts city to okay tent camps for homeless In response to the coronavirus pandemic, San Francisco is creating "safe sleeping villages" that allow homeless residents to maintain social distance and good hygiene in authorized tent encampments.. USATODAY.com - Published on May 22, 2020
Sally Rowley, Jewelry Maker and Freedom Rider, Dies at 88 She fought for civil rights, learned to fly and sold her art on the streets of San Francisco. She died of the novel coronavirus. NYTimes.com - Published on May 21, 2020	San Francisco area roads busier, still far below normal as stay home orders remain More people have been venturing out for work and play in recent weeks in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to traffic data, even as some of the strictest stay-at-home orders in the country remain.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
San Francisco retail reopens for curbside service San Francisco is slowly starting to reopen after weeks of shelter-in-place rules due to COVID-19. Retail stores in San Francisco, forced to close two months ago, are now allowed to offer curbside.. USATODAY.com - Published on May 18, 2020	California church files class action lawsuit against Zoom after bible class 'Zoombombing' Saint Paulus Lutheran Church, one of San Francisco's oldest churches, filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Zoom in a U.S. District Court. USATODAY.com - Published on May 14, 2020
Nervous about a packed plane? United to notify passengers facing 'full' flights, offer options United's move comes after a doctor criticized the airline's "relaxed'' social distancing on a packed Newark-San Francisco flight. USATODAY.com - Published on May 11, 2020	Dog stolen in Dec. has joyous reunion with owner A San Francisco woman who hired a plane to tow a banner in the search for her stolen dog had a tearful reunion with the pup named Jackson after he was found in a Southern California shelter (April.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 22, 2020
California regulator wants PG&E reorganization plan changes, proposes $2 billion fine A California regulator has asked PG&E Corp for governance and oversight changes to its reorganization plan, while proposing about $2 billion in penalties for the San-Francisco based utility's role in.. Reuters - Published on April 21, 2020	Today in History for April 18th Highlights of this day in history: The San Francisco earthquake; What becomes known as 'Paul Revere's ride'; A suicide bomb hits the U.S. embassy in Lebanon; Physicist Albert Einstein dies; Wayne.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 18, 2020
In CA: A Who's Who of Golden State leaders will help reopen California Anyone who's anyone has been asked to help reopen California and rebuild an economy some experts say totters toward a depression. And I talk a Philadelphia transplant who began using his art to make.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 18, 2020	'Chinatown is not part of China': Trump's tweet at Pelosi is met with criticism online President Donald Trump tweeted that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's February visit to San Francisco's Chinatown was "responsible for many deaths." USATODAY.com - Published on April 17, 2020
Major Outbreak in San Francisco Shelter Underlines Danger for the Homeless The number of coronavirus infections at a single San Francisco homeless shelter went from five to 70 in three days. NYTimes.com - Published on April 11, 2020	In CA: The state's future is looking brighter but only if we #StayHome Stay in this Easter, state officials plead amid a decline in projected hospitalizations linked to coronavirus. And at one of San Francisco's biggest homeless shelters, 70 people test positive for.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 10, 2020
Virus-stricken cruise ship back in San Francisco The Grand Princess cruise ship, once carrying some 3,000 passengers some stricken with coronavirus, returned to port in the San Francisco Bay Area Tuesday with nearly 650 crew members aboard after they.. USATODAY.com - Published on April 7, 2020	United Airlines drastically cuts California flights to match demand United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it was temporarily, but significantly, reducing daily flying in and out of Los Angeles and San Francisco airports to better match demand that has dropped.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020
Coronavirus forces San Francisco to put homeless into hotels By Nathan Frandino, Shannon Stapleton, Katie Paul and Stephen Nellis Reuters - Published on April 3, 2020	When Humans Are Sheltered in Place, Wild Animals Will Play Goats in Wales; coyotes in San Francisco; rats, rats, everywhere: With much of the world staying home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, animals have ventured out where normally the presence of.. NYTimes.com - Published on April 1, 2020
Virus impact hits Golden Gate Bridge revenue Due to a severe decline of drivers paying tolls during the coronavirus crisis, San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge is losing $3 million each week. Funds are needed for seismic retrofits and the.. USATODAY.com - Published on March 30, 2020	San Francisco streets nearly empty with lockdown Tourists and most residents are gone from the streets of San Francisco as the city has been locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic. A drive through the city by the bay finds nearly empty streets.. USATODAY.com - Published on March 27, 2020
San Francisco’s Top Art School Plans Closing After Almost 150 Years Efforts to save the alma mater of Annie Leibovitz and Kehinde Wiley collapsed as the coronavirus sent the Bay Area on lockdown. NYTimes.com - Published on March 24, 2020	Few outside in San Francisco due to virus lockdown Few outside in San Francisco due to virus lockdown USATODAY.com - Published on March 23, 2020
San Francisco pot shops open, called 'essential' A growing number of U.S. grocery stores are offering seniors-only shopping hours to reduce coronavirus exposure for elderly customers. Safeway, Whole Foods, Target and San Jose-based Zanotto's Family.. USATODAY.com - Published on March 20, 2020	For U.S. small restaurants, coronavirus impact is swift and brutal On St. Patrick's Day last year, Amy and Chris Hillyard marked the 30th anniversary of Farley's, their pair of cafes in San Francisco and Oakland, California, with live bagpipes and noisy crowds. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020
Meet the Americans still going out and gathering in large groups As people in San Francisco shelter in place and New York City was warned to prepare for a similar measure, some 40 people met in New Mexico for an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on Wednesday amid White.. Reuters - Published on March 18, 2020	Virus shutdown leaves San Francisco streets empty Virus shutdown leaves San Francisco streets empty USATODAY.com - Published on March 18, 2020
New Yorkers may be ordered to stay home as medical supplies run short New York City may soon compel most people to stay in their homes except in emergencies or when shopping for essentials, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday, an order already imposed by San Francisco.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020	'Ticking time bombs': U.S. jails raise alarm amid coronavirus outbreak Comparing crowded U.S. jails to "ticking time bombs," defense lawyers are urging law enforcement officials to release more defendants on bail while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic - an.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020

San Francisco

Consolidated city-county in California, US

San Francisco ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Citing bias, SFPD to restrict release of mug shots

Major coronavirus outbreak at San Quentin prison

Fireworks complaints are skyrocketing in New York City, soaring in San Francisco and up 600% in Milwaukee. But, why?

Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown mistakenly included in BET Awards 'In Memoriam' segment

Andy Goldsworthy Sculpture in San Francisco Is Damaged by Fire

Statue of Francis Scott Key toppled in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Begun in the South, Juneteenth also on West Coast

San Francisco restaurants restart outdoor dining

On This Day :10 June 2003

San Francisco to aid victims of police violence

AP Top Stories June 4 A

Calif. wildfire: Homes burned, evacuations ordered

ShowBiz Minute: Foxx, Lee, Blackout

Jamie Foxx protests with faith leaders, activists

On This Day: 31 May 1930

Coronavirus live updates: San Francisco mayor extends stay-at-home order indefinitely; Boston Marathon canceled; Nordstrom closes 16 stores

California regulator approves PG&E's Chapter 11 reorganization plan

Rare World War II D-Day ship saved in San Francisco Pier 45 fire

Fire Destroys Warehouse at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco

Fire destroys San Francisco warehouse

Coyotes serenade San Francisco with their howls

Virus prompts city to okay tent camps for homeless

Sally Rowley, Jewelry Maker and Freedom Rider, Dies at 88

San Francisco area roads busier, still far below normal as stay home orders remain

San Francisco retail reopens for curbside service

California church files class action lawsuit against Zoom after bible class 'Zoombombing'

Nervous about a packed plane? United to notify passengers facing 'full' flights, offer options

Dog stolen in Dec. has joyous reunion with owner

California regulator wants PG&E reorganization plan changes, proposes $2 billion fine

Today in History for April 18th

In CA: A Who's Who of Golden State leaders will help reopen California

'Chinatown is not part of China': Trump's tweet at Pelosi is met with criticism online

Major Outbreak in San Francisco Shelter Underlines Danger for the Homeless

In CA: The state's future is looking brighter but only if we #StayHome

Virus-stricken cruise ship back in San Francisco

United Airlines drastically cuts California flights to match demand

Coronavirus forces San Francisco to put homeless into hotels

When Humans Are Sheltered in Place, Wild Animals Will Play

Virus impact hits Golden Gate Bridge revenue

San Francisco streets nearly empty with lockdown

San Francisco’s Top Art School Plans Closing After Almost 150 Years

Few outside in San Francisco due to virus lockdown

San Francisco pot shops open, called 'essential'

For U.S. small restaurants, coronavirus impact is swift and brutal

Meet the Americans still going out and gathering in large groups

Virus shutdown leaves San Francisco streets empty

New Yorkers may be ordered to stay home as medical supplies run short

'Ticking time bombs': U.S. jails raise alarm amid coronavirus outbreak