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Waymo Robotaxi Stops After Loaded Ghost Gun Detected — 6dTwo minors in a Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Francisco were detained after Waymo detected a firearm, prompting a high-risk stop that led to the recovery of a loaded AR-style ghost gun along with suspected marijuana and mace spray, and the youths were booked on illegal firearm possession. Waymo says it cooperated with police and notes this is not the first incident involving underage riders, with a prior July case in San Mateo where teens were found with alcohol and shooting objects from a car, and the investigation into the SF incident is ongoing.

Rachel Meyers Waymo's detection system probably prevented something worse from happening with those kids and the gun.

Ken Kesey's psychedelic Furthur bus returns to San Francisco after 60 years — Sep 4, 2026Ken Kesey’s Furthur bus has returned to San Francisco after about six decades to anchor the Forever Grateful/Golden Gate Park exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead and 1960s counterculture, with Jerry Garcia’s mint-condition BMW also on display. Organizers emphasize the show’s aim to bridge communities through art, music, and activism amid ongoing economic and political tensions.

Priya Raman Took my kids to see this and even they were mesmerized by that bus. History you can actually stand next to.

Giants place Devers on 60-day injured list with core muscle injury — 6dRafael Devers’ 2026 season with the San Francisco Giants has ended due to a core muscle injury that will land him on a 60-day injured list, with a specialist evaluation and possible surgery looming. Despite the injury, Devers posted strong numbers (37 homers, 98 RBIs, and 37 doubles) and has sparked discussion of historical milestones at Oracle Park, while the Giants promote Scott Bandura to the majors as they wrap up a challenging campaign.

Nicole Hardy A specialist visit and possible surgery sounds serious, hope they can sort out the recovery plan without long term issues.

Giants Six Homers, Athletics Four in Inning — Sep 3, 2026The San Francisco Giants crushed the Mets as Rafael Devers and Christian Koss homered twice each in a 9-5 win, with Anthony Molina delivering a strong start for San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics matched a record by four-htributing in one inning, powering a 7-6 comeback win over the Seattle Mariners behind Zack Gelof and company in a multi-homer barrage.

San Francisco Supervisor Candidate Receives Backlash After Nickname for Jewish JournalistReporting — Aug 24, 2022A San Francisco supervisor candidate received backlash after calling a Jewish journalist a Nazi. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Leanna Louie, who is running for election in District Four, referred to Mission…

San Francisco Reparations Committee Proposes Plan to Pay Eligible Black Residents MillionsReporting — Jan 17, 2023A reparations committee in San Francisco proposed a plan to pay Black residents. The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee presented a proposal that includes several financial recommendations for…

San Francisco Business Owner Arrested for Spraying Homeless Person With WaterReporting — Jan 21, 2023Officers with the San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday arrested a business owner filmed spraying water on a homeless woman sitting in front of his Jackson Square gallery on Jan. 9. “Following the San Francisco…

San Francisco Gay Pride Festival Scrambling For Funds After Corporate Sponsors Jump Ship — Mar 19, 2025A host of longtime sponsors have begun backing out of their involvement in San Francisco’s 2025 gay “Pride” celebrations, SFGATE reported. San Francisco Pride, a nonprofit that host’s the city’s annual pride event, has…

San Francisco Finally Finds a Reason to Clean Up Homeless Camps and It’s DisgustingOpinion — Nov 12, 2023Like a little kid who doesn’t want his parents to see his messy room, San Francisco is trying to clean up their mess. But the city of San Francisco doesn’t just need a little spruce-up — it needs a “holiday special”…

San Francisco Mayor Looks To Tackle City Drug Crisis By Paying Residents To Stay SoberReporting — Jul 30, 2024San Francisco is considering paying welfare recipients who test negative for illegal substances, according to a proposal announced Monday. The “Cash Not Drugs” program, introduced by Democratic San Francisco Mayor…

Shanahan jokes 49ers are 'in the future' before historic Rams matchup in Australia — Sep 7, 2026San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan used the Australia trip to joke about being “in the future” and dodging injury updates ahead of the Week 1 clash with the Rams, while underscoring the broader strategic edge of their preparation. The team is embracing the Melbourne international opener with time-zone acclimation, strong fan support, and a focus on making the most of the unique venue and schedule.

Priya Raman Dodging injury updates is classic coach stuff, future joke or not. Curious how the Rams handle the travel too.

San Francisco to Host 2028 MLB All-Star — Aug 14, 2026Major League Baseball has awarded the 2028 All-Star Game to Oracle Park in San Francisco, marking the Bay Area’s fourth hosting and aligning with plans that would allow players to participate in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The announcement highlights a full All-Star Week in San Francisco and ongoing MLB-MLBPA talks about Olympic participation, with the Bay Area’s proximity to L.A. central to the decision.

Kamala Harris Backed Total Handgun Ban As San Francisco District Attorney — Sep 25, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris backed a total ban on handguns in San Francisco, California, during her time as the city’s district attorney, according to a story published in the San Jose Mercury News in 2005. Harris…

Whole Foods Flagship Store Only Makes It 1 Year in Crime-Ridden San Francisco Before Shutting Its DoorsOpinion — Apr 11, 2023In the latest sign of just how dire things have become in one of America’s largest cities, a major supermarket in San Francisco has announced that it is closing its doors only a year after opening. According to the San…

Batkid Saves San FranciscoGood News — FROM 2013Make-A-Wish asked a city to play along for one five-year-old leukemia survivor. Twenty thousand people showed up in costume.

COMMENTARY: Alamo Elementary Being Renamed; After Current Title Linked To 'Call for Vengeance Against Mexicans'Reporting — Mar 7, 2021Last month, the city of San Francisco hit the pause button on a woke initiative that was too asinine even for them. San Francisco School Board President Gabriela López announced in a Feb. 21 opinion piece in the San…

California gate repair firms expand guides to help owners diagnose problems early — Aug 31, 2026Gate Repair networks in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego again have expanded online resources on automatic gate maintenance, diagnostics, safety devices, and common operating problems, aimed at helping property owners understand how symptoms may stem from different components within one system. The resources also highlight regional considerations, such as environmental conditions in the coast and seasonal effects, and stress thorough, system-wide diagnosis before repairs.

Maya Lindstrom Noticed San Diego got listed twice, small thing but makes you wonder how carefully this was put together.

CASEY RYAN: San Francisco Mandates Insane Ethnic Studies Curriculum For Students — Jun 8, 2025The San Francisco Unified School District is unfortunately known as one of the most dysfunctional and ideologically captured school systems in the country. The district cares more about indoctrinating young minds and…

Trump Orders Feds to Reopen San Francisco’s Notorious Alcatraz — May 5, 2025President Donald Trump has called for the reopening of the notorious Alcatraz prison located in San Francisco Bay, California. According to Fox News , Trump wants the landmark prison, which has housed the likes of…

San Francisco DA’s Office Under Harris Took Millions In ‘Unallowable’ Federal Funds Meant For Border-Related CrimesReporting — Jul 30, 2024While serving as the top prosecutor for San Francisco, Kamala Harris’s office misappropriated millions in federal grant funds intended for the prosecution of border-related crimes, a 2010 government audit found. The San…

Newsom’s Real Reason for San Francisco Cleanup May Be Even More Cynical Than Previously ThoughtOpinion — Nov 13, 2023San Francisco might be cleaning up for company, but there’s no doubt Gavin Newsom has a bigger party in mind. With an international summit swinging into town this week, the City by the Bay has been making headlines…

Starbucks Shutters Seven Stores In Crime-Ridden Parts Of San FranciscoReporting — Oct 4, 2023Starbucks plans to close seven stores located in downtown San Francisco in October, a spokesperson for the company confirmed. The corporation looked into “several factors” when it decided to close the seven locations…

San Francisco Giants Coach Explains New Rule Requiring Players to Stand for National AnthemReporting — Mar 4, 2024The San Francisco Giants are taking a stand — literally. All those involved on the team, including 68 players, all the coaches, trainers and batboys, are going on the field for the national anthem before games, The…

Supreme Court Sides With One Of The Nation’s Most Liberal Cities In Challenge To EPA’s Authority — Mar 4, 2025The Supreme Court sided with San Francisco on Tuesday in its challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A majority on the court held that the EPA exceeded its authority by issuing San Francisco a permit…