SF investigates after RV residents report scam by city worker who sold them permit to avoid tows

abc7news.com 12/19 7:09P Luz Pena

On Wednesday morning, multiple RVs were towed as San Francisco continues to implement a two-hour parking limit. However, the city is now investigating a scam reported by residents who say a worker sold them permits to avoid tows.

Student letter writing campaign at San Francisco school prompts adoption of compostable lunch trays

abc7news.com 12/19 5:51A KGO

Officials at Commodore Sloat in San Francisco say they received handwritten letters from students asking the school to reduce plastic waste -- and school leaders listened.

San Francisco supervisor proposes naming street after Claude, the beloved albino alligator

abc7news.com 12/19 5:51A KGO

San Francisco Supervisor Myrna Melgar wants to publicly acknowledge Claude, who died two weeks ago, with a commemorative sign.

San Francisco's historic Curran Theatre being acquired by Giants baseball team

CBS SF Bay Area (News) 12/19 3:58A Tim Fang

As the San Francisco Giants prepare for the upcoming season, the team has made an acquisition beyond baseball, purchasing the historic Curran Theatre near Union Square. On Thursday, the team announced they have bought the performing arts venue...

Greg Papa, legendary Bay Area sports announcer, to return to 49ers radio amid cancer battle

abc7news.com 12/18 12:14A Larry Beil

The radio voice of the San Francisco 49ers, Greg Papa, has been medically cleared to call the last two games of the season, and perhaps the playoffs at KNBR. Papa has been battling cancer and has been unable to broadcast games.

SF Legion of Honor's Manet & Morisot exhibit examines artists' relationship

abc7news.com 12/18 12:14A KGO

Slip into the Manet & Morisot exhibition at San Francisco's Legion of Honor and you might feel like you're eavesdropping on a pair of chatty friends.

San Francisco police investigating deadly hit-and-run in Outer Mission

CBS SF Bay Area (News) 12/17 6:18P Jose Fabian

San Francisco police said officers are looking for a driver who hit and killed a pedestrian on Wednesday evening. Around 6:05, officers were called to the 5500 block of Mission Street, near Foote and Naglee avenues, for a report of a person being...

Bay Area hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle owners part of a lawsuit against Toyota

CBS SF Bay Area (News) 12/17 6:04P John Ramos

A group of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle owners is suing the maker, claiming that the cars have become virtually worthless as they struggle to get fuel. It's called the Mirai, the Japanese word for "future." Toyota debuted the car in 2016 when there...

San Francisco lawmakers vote to create reparations fund for Black residents without initial funding

abc7news.com 12/17 10:48A Monica Madden

The ordinance establishes a framework to receive future contributions - whether through city appropriations or private donations.

Bay Area, Central Coast see 1st rain in weeks ahead of "firehose of moisture" into holiday week

CBS SF Bay Area (News) 12/17 7:17A Carlos E. Castañeda

Northern California saw the first measurable rain in weeks on Wednesday, the start of a series of storm systems expected to bring a "firehose of moisture" to the Bay Area and Central Coast into next week and possibly disrupt Christmas travel...

Dozens of protesters arrested after chaining themselves in front of San Francisco ICE building

abc7news.com 12/16 8:07P Zach Fuentes

Approximately 30 protesters were arrested in front of the San Francisco ICE building as they chained themselves across the two main entrances, and others marched with signs, looking to keep the courts closed.

Cannabis heist in California's Monterey County busted by deputies; 9 arrested

CBS SF Bay Area (News) 12/16 5:32A Tim Fang

Authorities on California's Central Coast arrested nine people, including a juvenile, after busting a burglary in-progress at a cannabis grow house early Monday morning. According to the Monterey...

At least 13 people injured in cable car incident in SF, fire officials say

abc7news.com 12/15 7:57P KGO

Several people are injured after a cable car came to a sudden stop in San Francisco on Monday, according to San Francisco fire officials. SKY7 video shows shattered glass on the window.

SF's Union Square transforms into holiday hub as Mayor Lurie announces decline in city crimes

abc7news.com 12/15 7:57P Tara Campbell

Union Square in San Francisco came alive Saturday night with the "Winter Walk" officially opening as the city seeks to pump life into the downtown area. "This city is safe. We want you down here in Union Square," said San Francisco Mayor Daniel...

'Devastating': SFO visitors from Australia react to news of mass shooting

abc7news.com 12/15 7:57P KGO

"We were a bit worried coming to America, with all the shootings and everything that you hear over here, but then it happens at home," said Suzanne Whight, who arrived on the flight from Sydney to visit San Francisco.