SF may soon fine autonomous vehicle companies for impeding emergency response

abc7news.com 7/11 7:29A Luz Pena

San Francisco first responders are raising concerns about autonomous vehicles blocking emergency routes and delaying response times, prompting city leaders to explore additional accountability measures for self-driving car companies.

4 arrested, 3 cited after fan brawl breaks out at Oracle Park, San Francisco police say

abc7news.com 7/11 7:29A KGO

Four people were arrested and three were cited at Oracle Park on Thursday during the Giants vs. Rockies game after a verbal altercation turned into a brawl, police said.

Hollywood is in SF, and it's fighting for more flicks: Here's a look at film set spotted downtown

abc7news.com 7/10 7:49P Cameron Bopp

Tents lining California and Battery streets in San Francisco were part of the set for an untitled Netflix thriller filming under the working title "2034," directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and starring Rachel McAdams and Jeff Daniels, among others.

San Francisco Bay Area's 11-year-old 'Moana' star Amaya Masoli speaks on culture, representation

abc7news.com 7/10 7:49P KGO

San Francisco Bay Area native 11-year-old Amaya Masoli, who's starring as young Moana in Disney's live-action remake, shared her excitement for the film and how she brought her own Samoan culture into the experience.

Steel beam from World Trade Center makes stop in San Francisco ahead of 9/11 25th anniversary

abc7news.com 7/10 7:49P Anser Hassan

A steel beam recovered from the original World Trade Center stopped in San Francisco on Friday as part of a cross-country tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

After chaotic 4th of July, San Francisco supervisor pushes escalating fines for illegal fireworks

abc7news.com 7/10 9:08A Luz Pena

San Francisco could soon impose a graduated system of fines and penalties for people caught illegally discharging fireworks under a new proposal. The proposal would establish escalating penalties for repeat offenders.

Historic century-old SF restaurant Julius' Castle set to reopen after long renovation

abc7news.com 7/9 9:24P Luz Pena

Julius' Castle, an iconic building and restaurant built in 1922 in San Francisco's Telegraph Hill neighborhood below Coit Tower, is set to reopen in September after being closed since 2007 and undergoing over a decade of renovations. Here's a look...

SFO eyes launching a VIP terminal with private TSA screening for commercial fliers seeking luxury

abc7news.com 7/9 9:24P Gloria Rodríguez

San Francisco International Airport is seeking proposals for a new private luxury terminal that would allow commercial airline passengers to bypass traditional airport security lines and access their flights through a VIP-style experience - for a...

Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO's SF home appears in court

abc7news.com 7/9 1:30A Gloria Rodríguez

The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge set a date for his preliminary hearing and new details emerged about his mental health.

Bay Area's pro volleyball team named San Francisco Signal

NBCBayArea.com (Local) 7/8 7:08A Sophia Taylor

The Bay Area professional team of League One Volleyball (LOVB) revealed its name to be the San Francisco Signal.

San Francisco board advances measure to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes

NBCBayArea.com (Local) 7/7 7:06P Gia Vang

San Francisco is one step closer to allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors advanced a measure Wednesday that would permit dispensaries to serve food, pour nonalcoholic drinks and host entertainment. In a 7-4 vote,...

Can San Francisco Fill Vacant Storefronts?

BeyondChron.org (San Francisco) 7/6 4:30A Randy Shaw

Progress Made But More Help Needed San Francisco s Storefront Opportunity Grant program has made grants of $50,000-100,000 to 39 businesses which have opened or will do so by 2027. Restaurant and small business permits are being expedited....

On California Water, Newsom Looks a Lot Like Trump

BeyondChron.org (Bay Area/California) 7/6 4:29A Jon Rosenfield

San Francisco Bay in Crisis San Francisco Bay is an estuary in crisis. Seven of the Bay’s native fish species are officially endangered or threatened. Fisheries that once formed the foundation of northern California’s economy and food supply are...

SF police in riot gear crack down on 4th of July illegal fireworks shows: 'It was crazy'

abc7news.com 7/5 10:23P KGO

Fourth of July was especially loud and explosive in San Francisco's Mission District. Block after block hosted impromptu illegal firework shows. San Francisco police officers were seen wearing riot gear as they closed streets after 10 p.m.,...

Despite fog, Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show sees huge turnout in SF for 4th of July

abc7news.com 7/5 10:23P Dryden Quigley

Fireworks were launched from the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday night for only the third time in San Francisco history, drawing large crowds who gathered along the waterfront despite foggy conditions that obscured parts of the display.