This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateNOTE: Read the on three fires burning in Napa County here onA fast-moving brush fire in Napa County exploded in size Monday afternoon and had grown to 2,400 acres by 5 p.m., officials said. The Hennessy Fire ignited this morning and there's zero containment.The blaze was presumably started by lightning strikes amid a rash of thunderstorms in Northern California and has triggered evacuations in rural Napa County.The fire, in the 60 block of Hennessey Ridge Road in Rutherfod, was reported at 6:40 a.m., authorities said, and the...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateNOTE: Read the on three fires burning in Napa County here onA fast-moving brush fire in Napa County exploded in size Monday afternoon and had grown to 2,400 acres by 5 p.m., officials said. The Hennessy Fire ignited this morning and there's zero containment.The blaze was presumably started by lightning strikes amid a rash of thunderstorms in Northern California and has triggered evacuations in rural Napa County.The fire, in the 60 block of Hennessey Ridge Road in Rutherfod, was reported at 6:40 a.m., authorities said, and the...WW…

LATEST July 29, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a proposed $15 million in new funding for the San Francisco Unified School District as a part of the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budget, which is expected to be announced in full on Friday.The funds will help the city's schools make up for losses brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“One of the most frustrating aspects of the failure of national leadership to contain COVID-19 is that students are facing another year of education without the ability to be in the classroom, parents are facing another year without...…LATEST July 29, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a proposed $15 million in new funding for the San Francisco Unified School District as a part of the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budget, which is expected to be announced in full on Friday.The funds will help the city's schools make up for losses brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“One of the most frustrating aspects of the failure of national leadership to contain COVID-19 is that students are facing another year of education without the ability to be in the classroom, parents are facing another year without...WW…

Last Sunday, I took my 7-year-old daughter to Pier 39, and the outdoor mall that's often snubbed by locals as a tourist trap surprised us both with its summer delights and relaxing setting.We hadn't left our San Francisco block in weeks, and the two hours we spent strolling the sun-drenched pier, taking in the salty air and sweeping bay views, offered an escape even though we had only traveled 15 minutes from home.The environment felt safe and clean with hand-sanitizing stations and social-distancing markers. What's more, the pier that is typically packed with tourists in the summer was...…Last Sunday, I took my 7-year-old daughter to Pier 39, and the outdoor mall that's often snubbed by locals as a tourist trap surprised us both with its summer delights and relaxing setting.We hadn't left our San Francisco block in weeks, and the two hours we spent strolling the sun-drenched pier, taking in the salty air and sweeping bay views, offered an escape even though we had only traveled 15 minutes from home.The environment felt safe and clean with hand-sanitizing stations and social-distancing markers. What's more, the pier that is typically packed with tourists in the summer was...WW…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded Monday to President Donald Trump's threat to send "federal law enforcement" to Oakland and several other cities to clamp down on protests.“The answer is no, and we would reject it," Newsom said at a noon press briefing.Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf also provided a statement over email Monday, writing, “Oakland needs COVID relief - not troops - from our President. He should stop slandering diverse, progressive cities like Oakland in his racist dog whistles and divisive campaign tactics.”Schaaf added, “While we are not experiencing any civil unrest right...…California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded Monday to President Donald Trump's threat to send "federal law enforcement" to Oakland and several other cities to clamp down on protests.“The answer is no, and we would reject it," Newsom said at a noon press briefing.Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf also provided a statement over email Monday, writing, “Oakland needs COVID relief - not troops - from our President. He should stop slandering diverse, progressive cities like Oakland in his racist dog whistles and divisive campaign tactics.”Schaaf added, “While we are not experiencing any civil unrest right...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAfter 83 continuous years of business, a San Francisco institution near Ocean Beach is closing its doors permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.Louis' Restaurant Monday that the decision came "after much deliberation and a lot of tears.""This decision was very difficult to make but with everything we have seen and heard regarding reopening for indoor dining we felt it was an unsafe environment for us and our employees," the message read. "To wait out this pandemic was financially unreasonable. We are especially sad to not...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAfter 83 continuous years of business, a San Francisco institution near Ocean Beach is closing its doors permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.Louis' Restaurant Monday that the decision came "after much deliberation and a lot of tears.""This decision was very difficult to make but with everything we have seen and heard regarding reopening for indoor dining we felt it was an unsafe environment for us and our employees," the message read. "To wait out this pandemic was financially unreasonable. We are especially sad to not...WW…

LATEST June 8, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco officials released guidelines for schools Wednesday, outlining how they could potentially safely reopen to students and faculty.The guidelines require all students and faculty members to wear masks and practice social distancing as much as possible. Staff members who may be at greater risk of serious illness due to the virus should be allowed to work remotely as much as possible, and students should stay in groups with the same teacher, avoiding interactions with other groups of students at recess and lunch.The SFUSD is at work on a classroom plan...…LATEST June 8, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco officials released guidelines for schools Wednesday, outlining how they could potentially safely reopen to students and faculty.The guidelines require all students and faculty members to wear masks and practice social distancing as much as possible. Staff members who may be at greater risk of serious illness due to the virus should be allowed to work remotely as much as possible, and students should stay in groups with the same teacher, avoiding interactions with other groups of students at recess and lunch.The SFUSD is at work on a classroom plan...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST July 7, 3:40 p.m. Levi's said Tuesday that it will cut 700 office jobs, or about 15% of its worldwide corporate workforce, as it deals with a steep drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic.The San Francisco-based jeans maker said the layoffs will save it about $100 million a year and won't affect workers at its stores or factories.Like other clothing companies, Levi's had to temporarily close its stores due to the virus. Many of the department stores that sell its jeans were also shut.Levi Strauss & Co. said...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST July 7, 3:40 p.m. Levi's said Tuesday that it will cut 700 office jobs, or about 15% of its worldwide corporate workforce, as it deals with a steep drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic.The San Francisco-based jeans maker said the layoffs will save it about $100 million a year and won't affect workers at its stores or factories.Like other clothing companies, Levi's had to temporarily close its stores due to the virus. Many of the department stores that sell its jeans were also shut.Levi Strauss & Co. said...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateSan Francisco is famous for its Victorians, the colorful and intricately ornamented homes lining the city's roller-coaster hills in postcard-worthy rows.From the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square to the Seven Sisters in the Haight-Ashbury district, these houses date back more than 120 years, and are often adorned in elaborate paint schemes.Standing in front of one of these masterpieces, it's easy to wonder who in the world had the patience and careful hand to paint that?Chances are Nita Riccardi, the founder of , was involved....…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateSan Francisco is famous for its Victorians, the colorful and intricately ornamented homes lining the city's roller-coaster hills in postcard-worthy rows.From the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square to the Seven Sisters in the Haight-Ashbury district, these houses date back more than 120 years, and are often adorned in elaborate paint schemes.Standing in front of one of these masterpieces, it's easy to wonder who in the world had the patience and careful hand to paint that?Chances are Nita Riccardi, the founder of , was involved....WW…

The skies are forecast to be clear in the Bay Area on Saturday, even in San Francisco that has a reputation for being socked in with fog on July 4.Despite the fireworks-friendly forecast, there won't be any dazzling displays of color lighting up San Francisco Bay.Fireworks shows across the region are cancelled to discourage large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. None of the big annual shows at the Berkeley Marina, Marin County Fair, Sausalito waterfront and San Francisco's Aquatic Park will take place.Small-town celebrations—including fireworks, parades and festivals—have also been...…The skies are forecast to be clear in the Bay Area on Saturday, even in San Francisco that has a reputation for being socked in with fog on July 4.Despite the fireworks-friendly forecast, there won't be any dazzling displays of color lighting up San Francisco Bay.Fireworks shows across the region are cancelled to discourage large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. None of the big annual shows at the Berkeley Marina, Marin County Fair, Sausalito waterfront and San Francisco's Aquatic Park will take place.Small-town celebrations—including fireworks, parades and festivals—have also been...WW…

By andImageCaptionCloseAn exterior view of San Quentin State Prison on June 21, 2020 in San Quentin, California. San Quentin State Prison is experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 cases.An exterior view of San Quentin State Prison on June 21, 2020 in San Quentin, California. San Quentin State Prison is experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 cases.Coronavirus updates: Another Bay Area county delays next stage of reopeningBack to GalleryLATEST June 29, 6:45 p.m. Stanford University announced its plan for the 2020-2021 academic year on Monday in light of the ongoing...…By andImageCaptionCloseAn exterior view of San Quentin State Prison on June 21, 2020 in San Quentin, California. San Quentin State Prison is experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 cases.An exterior view of San Quentin State Prison on June 21, 2020 in San Quentin, California. San Quentin State Prison is experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 cases.Coronavirus updates: Another Bay Area county delays next stage of reopeningBack to GalleryLATEST June 29, 6:45 p.m. Stanford University announced its plan for the 2020-2021 academic year on Monday in light of the ongoing...WW…