Police evacuate S.F. block to investigate ‘suspicious device’
San Francisco police said officers evacuated residents “as a precaution” after responding to a report of a “suspicious device” Sunday afternoon on 22nd Street near South Van Ness Avenue.
California Zephyr: What $2,000 Might Get You On A 53-Hour Amtrak Trip
The California Zephyr takes you from downtown Chicago to the outskirts of San Francisco over 53 hours. Here's what a first-class ticket will get you.
5 Top-Rated Brunch Spots In San Francisco With Breathtaking Coastal Views
San Francisco is the definition of a dynamic destination. Although it's known as a tech hub and for attractions like Alcatraz Island, a national park filled with history and mystery, this California city is also notable for its food scene. After all, San Francisco is home to renowned restaurants and is the...
They left their cats on a roof and kayaked out of their flooded Oahu...
The pair had to put their cats on the roof of a shipping container with a few cans of food when they fled their North Shore farm in wet suits.
Zeus is Well-Behaved and Confident
When Zeus first came to FAAS, he made one thing very clear: He is handsome and he absolutely knows it. Zeus is easily the kind of pup to turn heads when he’s out on a walk—and he’ll walk on by as if he is totally unbothered by the attention he’s receiving. It’s simply who he is.
One Dead as Shocking Homicide Rocks Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – The Lafayette community is in shock following reports of a rare homicide in the town. According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette police responded around 11:35 a.m. Saturday to reports of a “suspicious subject” at a residence on Westminster Place, a small cul-de-sac...
Chuck Norris Boulevard? San Francisco petition seeks to rename Cesar Chavez Street
A San Francisco firefighter has launched a petition to rename Cesar Chavez Street after Chuck Norris, as officials reconsider the labor leader’s legacy following abuse allegations.
The 3 U.S. Cities Facing a “Silent” Crisis: Why People are Quietly Leaving These...
Picture this: bustling streets that once pulsed with energy now echo a bit too quietly. In these iconic American hubs, families and professionals are slipping away without much fanfare, chasing better lives elsewhere. What’s driving this under-the-radar exodus in 2026? It’s not dramatic headlines grabbing attention....
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Unveils Ambitious Plan to Cut Homelessness in Half
In a city where tents line sidewalks and underpasses like stubborn shadows, Barbara Lee is proposing something bold enough to sound almost mythical: cutting street homelessness in half within five years. As she approaches the end of her first year as mayor of Oakland, Lee has rolled out a sweeping...
Nurses Flood Alameda Hospital In ‘Red Alert’ Revolt Over Medicare Cuts
Hundreds of nurses and supporters packed the sidewalk outside Alameda Hospital yesterday, warning that proposed federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid could shrink the very safety-net services many East Bay patients rely on to survive. The crowd was one stop on a nationwide Red Alert bus tour organized by nurses’...
