Tenderloin’s Phoenix Hotel Makes Its Last Splash, Closing Jan. 1, 2026
The Tenderloin’s neon-lit, pool-centered rock-and-roll motel is taking a final bow. The Phoenix Hotel will close on Jan. 1, 2026, ending nearly 40 years as a reliable crash pad for touring bands and night-owl travelers. The 44-room spot will remain open for bookings and a series of farewell events through the end of...
SF: Suspect Arrested In Tenderloin Shooting
Police arrested a 34-year-old suspect who allegedly shot at someone Wednesday night in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. The shooting was reported shortly before 8 p.m. in the 100 block of Eddy Street. Article continues below this ad. When officers arrived, two victims told them there had been an argument...
Bay Area grocery store to host late-night parties for Philippines typhoon relief efforts
Two Late Night Madness are scheduled to take place at Seafood City in Daly City to raise money for those affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
‘Trash Pandas’ Are Physically Evolving Into Pets; SF’s Raccoons Could Be Next
Your neighborhood 'trash pandas' might be evolving into the next household pet—or at least that's what a groundbreaking new study suggests. Researchers have discovered that urban raccoons, including those rummaging through San Francisco's trash cans, are physically changing in response to living near humans,...
EXCLUSIVE: Resigned SF supervisor responds to texts detailing questionable business practices
Texts obtained by ABC7 News show Alcaraz said, "I pay people under the table now..." claiming that by classifying personal expenses as business expenses, she turned what looked like a struggling pet store on paper, into a personal ATM. Here's how she explained it in an exclusive interview.
Man found unresponsive at UC Berkeley fraternity pool
A young man was rushed to Highland Hospital late Friday night after being found without a pulse next to a UC Berkeley fraternity pool, according to preliminary reports. The Berkeley Fire Department was dispatched to Alpha Delta Phi , at 2422 Prospect St., just before 11:30 p.m. to render aid, according to radio...
Calif. Father of 9 Dead After Road-Rage Crash Led to Violent Confrontation: ‘We’re Never...
A California family is seeking justice after a minor collision in Castro Valley escalated into a deadly roadside confrontation that took the life of a devoted father of nine. Jason Elola, 49, was driving with his wife, their 5-month-old baby, and 5-year-old daughter on Saturday night when a dark-colored SUV...
Violence prevention program launched in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
A program aimed at preventing youths from getting involved in violence and illicit drug activity is coming to San Francisco’s troubled Tenderloin. Mayor Daniel Lurie and District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmoud announced the plan Wednesday at a community center. The Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Pilot Program will...
BART ridership keeps climbing, but financial struggles remain
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – BART’s growing ridership reached an important benchmark in October. The transit agency posted the highest weekday ridership average since the COVID-19 pandemic began, BART said in a statement. Ridership was 10.7% higher that October 2024, with an average of nearly 200,000 weekday riders....
San Francisco’s most storied restaurant is coming back — but it won’t be open...
One of San Francisco’s most historic restaurants — a long-dormant destination for influential figures from Alfred Hitchcock to Herb Caen — is making a comeback.
