California suspends Cruise's autonomous robotaxis
The California Dept. of Motor Vehicles announced the suspension of autonomous taxi manufacturer Cruise's deployment and testing permits amid an investigation.
Airbnb guests let clogged toilet run 15 hours, then leave pregnant owner on the hook
A pregnant California woman is homeless and hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt after Airbnb guests reportedly flooded her house by clogging a toilet.
2 more San Francisco mail carriers assaulted as federal officials triple reward for soaring number of attacks
Two San Francisco U.S. Postal Service mail carriers last week were just the latest to be attacked by thieves hoping to get away with mail and mailbox keys, as federal officials triple the reward for information to $150,000.
San Francisco apartment building facing foreclosure, significant decline in value
An apartment building in San Francisco has reportedly experienced a large decrease in its value compared to where it stood in 2018, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Starbucks closing 7 downtown San Francisco stores
Starbucks is closing seven downtown San Francisco stores as the coffee giant looks to reshape its footprint in the Bay Area while investing resources in other locations.
Salesforce CEO says San Francisco homelessness, drug use could force relocation of Dreamforce conference
Two issues plaguing San Francisco could force Salesforce to potentially pick another city for future instances of its Dreamforce conference, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Cruise robotaxi crashes into firetruck in San Francisco
An autonomous vehicle from Cruise's robotaxi service and a fire truck got into a late-night wreck in San Francisco last week, according to both the police and the company.
San Francisco robotaxis cause traffic 'fiasco' day after expansion approved
Just a day after California regulators approved a controversial plan allowing robotaxis to operate in San Franciscio at all hours, a group of the autonomous vehicles jammed traffic.
Rep Kiley says San Francisco crime is 'so out of control' that employees are instructed not to drive to work
GOP California Rep. Kevin Kiley sharply criticized San Francisco and its incessant crime after a federal memo urged employees to work from home.
San Francisco robotaxi expansion approved by California Public Utilities Commission despite safety concerns
Cruise and Waymo were approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to operate robotaxis in San Francisco without restriction despite safety concerns from city leaders.
US renters remain burdened, but some metro areas saw relief in first half of year
American renter households remained "rent burdened" in the first half of 2023, facing a 30.2% rent-to-income ratio for those seeking an average-priced apartment.
Musk says X won't leave San Francisco despite city facing 'doom spiral'
Billionaire Elon Musk said Twitter will keep its headquarters in San Francisco despite the company, which is rebranding as X, receiving offers aimed at luring it away from the Bay.
'X' logo installed on Twitter building prompts permit complaint from San Francisco
The city of San Francisco has filed a complaint and opened an investigation after an "X" sign was installed atop the old Twitter headquarters building.
Police stop work at Twitter HQ in crime-ridden San Francisco over permit 'misunderstanding'
San Francisco police stopped workers from removing lettering on a sign outside Twitter's headquarters less than 24 hours after CEO Elon Musk announced the company's rebrand to "X Corp."
Can AI stop San Francisco’s 'tech exodus'?
San Francisco has seen an exodus of residents and businesses since its pandemic lockdowns, including from its critical tech industry. But news data shows AI could be bringing it back.
San Francisco's Anchor Brewing closing after 127 years
San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing Co., known as the first craft brewery in the U.S., is shutting down after 127 years of business, citing the effect of the pandemic and inflation.
Airbnb bookings dip in Austin, San Francisco prompting ‘doom loop’ fears
A decline in Airbnb bookings in metropolitan areas including Austin and San Francisco is raising concern about real estate markets in those cities and the potential for a "doom loop."
Century-old business latest casualty of San Francisco retail closures
Goorin Bros., a San Francisco hat store that was founded in 1895, will shutter a Union Square location, following other stores that have fled the city since the pandemic.
San Francisco residents earning $100,000 considered 'low income'
A California government agency says that a $100,000 salary in San Francisco is considered "low income," according to a memorandum earlier in June.
San Francisco, New York face 'urban doom loop'
Elevated office building vacancy rates in major American cities like New York and San Francisco are raising concerns that their economies may face an "urban doom loop."