Marin home where Francis Ford Coppola began ‘The Godfather’ hits market for $6.75M
The home at 8 Laurel St. in Mill Valley was once owned by Francis Ford Coppola, who said he worked on the opening of “The Godfather” in a cottage on the property.
San Francisco’s homelessness chief steps down, giving Lurie greater sway on key issue
During Shireen McSpadden’s tenure, San Francisco’s homeless population grew to about 8,300 people, according to the most recent count in 2024, a 7% jump over 2022.
Ordinance to bring Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes to San Francisco announced
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A new ordinance that could see Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés popping up in San Francisco was introduced Monday. The ordinance, which was authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney and San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, would build on previously passed legislation that allows licensed...
San Francisco’s Most Drug-Filled Intersection
Starlight Market at Ellis and Jones is among four corners filled with drug users, dealers, and other substance abusers. It’s only two blocks from the Hilton but this intersection is a different world. Longtime businesses in the area are struggling to survive. Why does this out of control drug...
S.F. judge just released man charged with assault on mayor’s bodyguard. He’s now back...
The man who prosecutors charged with assaulting one of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s bodyguards was back in custody after being released from jail last week.
Bonnie Raitt headed to California for new fall tour
Bonnie Raitt is headed to California this fall. The multi-Grammy winner has just announced a new set of California tour dates that kick off Oct. 7 in Redding. The tour includes an Oct. 14 show at the Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, which will be Raitt’s first show in the San Francisco city limits in several...
Employee arrested at San Francisco airport for hit-and-run crash: SMPD
(KRON) — Police officers arrested an employee while he was working at San Francisco International Airport in connection to a hit-and-run crash that occurred in San Mateo. The employee was identified by police as Oscar Gomez Florez, 60, of Foster City. The crash happened at 12:48 p.m. Sunday on Monte Diablo Avenue...
Dirt Bike Gunman Terrorizes East Oakland Block, Passenger Shot In Neck
A dirt bike rider opened fire on a car in East Oakland yesterday, wounding a passenger and sending police and paramedics rushing into the neighborhood, where residents watched a chaotic scene unfold as officers taped off the street and hunted for clues. The shooting happened about 7:47 PM in the...
Hundreds of teens flock to Alameda beach despite warnings, fights leave one injured
Hundreds of teens gathered at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda despite city warnings about unpermitted "beach takeover" events promoted on social media. Three fights broke out during the gathering Saturday, and one teen was taken to a hospital; police also reported an incident involving hate speech. Authorities...
Major grocery store in San Francisco closing near college campus
(KRON) — For years, University of San Francisco students and employees could walk away from campus premises to Lucky for their grocery needs. That will no longer be the case starting this fall. The Lucky supermarket at 1750 Fulton St. is officially closing its doors on Sept. 11, a company spokesperson wrote in a...
