San Francisco

Culture 2 days ago

Flashback: San Francisco 'weight czar' declares that no one has to be healthy

San Francisco's new "weight czar" Virgie Tovar remarked that "no one has to be healthy" or owes being that to others in a resurfaced 2022 interview.

Media 6 days ago

San Francisco Health Department hires 'fat positivity' expert to consult on 'weight stigma and neutrality'

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has hired a 'body positivity consultant' to bring attention to 'weight stigma and weight neutrality.'

Crime 6 days ago

Defendant in Cash App founder's death found guilty of second-degree murder

Nima Momeni, the man accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee last year has been found guilty of second-degree murder, a San Francisco jury has found, according to KTVU.

Artificial Intelligence December 14

OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment from apparent suicide

A former OpenAI employee and whistleblower, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in his apartment in San Francisco, California, from an apparent suicide attempt.

New York City December 14

Mother of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing spoke with FBI the night before her son's arrest: report

The FBI questioned the mother of Luigi Mangione the night before her son's arrest in Pennsylvania, and she said he bore a resemblance to the wanted suspect.

Media December 8

Christian classical schools unexpectedly thriving in deep blue city

Christian schools offering a classical liberal arts education are cropping up across the Bay Area, according to a new report, and expanding their influence.

San Francisco December 4

Surveillance video shows Cash App founder using knife to snort cocaine before death, defense alleges

Lawyers for Nima Momeni, who is accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee, played a new surveillance video during their closing arguments in his murder trial.

San Francisco December 3

San Francisco woman, notorious for allegedly threatening to kill children, pleads not guilty

Kim Andrews, a 37-year-old woman accused of threatening children at parks and playgrounds in San Francisco, pleaded not guilty in court on Monday.

Nancy Pelosi November 30

'Green' federal building once ridiculed by Trump being dedicated to Nancy Pelosi

An energy efficient government building in California – once ridiculed by President-elect Trump – will be formally dedicated to former House Speaker Nanci Pelosi on Monday.

San Francisco November 24

San Francisco minors, as young as 12, caught allegedly shoplifting over $84K of merchandise: police

A group of juvenile delinquents – as young as 12-years-old – were arrested for allegedly committing a string of thefts worth $84K in San Francisco.