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An Alcatraz City Cruises ferry struck Pier 31 while docking in San Francisco, shattering multiple windows and causing panic on board; no injuries were reported. Passengers described a frightening, confusing scene and questioned crew communication. The vessel remained on scene for about 20 minutes before passengers were allowed to disembark, and the company said an investigation will determine the cause and any service impacts.
Visually impaired riders in California describe Waymo’s driverless taxis as a rare source of solitude and control—being able to ride alone, choose music, and avoid human drivers—though higher costs, limited vehicle availability, and ongoing safety debates accompany the service as Waymo expands and partners with disability groups.
BTS member Suga secretly joined San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers, finishing the 12K in 1:04:43 (8:41 per mile) before his Stanford Stadium show.
Michelin’s California Guide adds seven Bay Area restaurants—SF’s Kitchen Istanbul, Maria Isabel, Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement, and Via Aurelia; Oakland’s Joodooboo and Popoca; and Los Gatos’ Vicinity—designated as “New” in the Recommended tier (not yet Bib Gourmand or stars), bringing California’s total to 21. The additions showcase a Turkish wine-forward destination, heirloom Mexican cuisine, soulful fried chicken, Tuscan fine dining, Korean-inspired banchan, masa-driven fare, and a California-inspired tasting menu, with the ceremony set for June 24 in San Diego.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, a last‑minute twist in a three‑way Democratic primary that also includes state Sen. Scott Wiener and tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti. Wiener currently leads polls, Chan is neck‑and‑neck with Chakrabarti, and Marie Huriabell is also running. Pelosi lauded Chan’s leadership and lived experience, signaling a push to position Chan in second place behind Wiener; the endorsement comes as Pelosi previously signaled she wouldn’t endorse in the gubernatorial race.
Pelosi publicly endorses Connie Chan for San Francisco’s open congressional seat, signaling strong establishment backing and potentially boosting Chan’s fundraising and momentum ahead of the two‑week primary as she faces rivals Scott Weiner and Saikat Chakrabarti.
A 90-minute California governor’s debate will be staged in San Francisco in a CBS News California–San Francisco Examiner event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Seven candidates (Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Antonio Villaraigosa) will be moderated by Ryan Yamamoto, Tom Wait and Schuyler Hudak Prionas, with a format that lets candidates question each other and covers real-world voter challenges. It will air at 5:30 p.m. PT on CBS-owned stations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Sacramento (pre-show at 5:00 p.m.), with post-debate analysis through 7:30 p.m. It also streams on CBS platforms, YouTube, and CBS apps (Paramount+, Roku, Pluto TV) and on KION for Monterey Bay.
San Francisco's housing market is soaring as AI money from private secondary stock sales fuels demand for luxury homes, pushing prices higher even before OpenAI and Anthropic go public.
Doris Fisher, cofounder of Gap Inc. and the namesake behind the brand, died at 94. With her husband Donald Fisher, she built Gap from a San Francisco store into a global retailer and helped shape the company’s philanthropic and cultural footprint, including art donations to SFMoMA and initiatives like the Doris Fisher Creators Program with FIT.
A 1,500–2,000 pound Steller sea lion nicknamed 'Chonkers' has drawn crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39, lounging among smaller California sea lions. Officials say he likely swam from waters off Washington or Oregon and has become an overnight attraction at the popular waterfront, with visitors snapping photos as he remains noticeably larger than the others.
A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed 'Chonkers' has drawn crowds to San Francisco's Pier 39, weighing about 2,000 pounds—far larger than California sea lions—and fueling online chatter as people watch him lounge, illustrating how his species’ size and habitat bring visitors to the popular waterfront site.
Valentino Cash Amil, charged with murdering 74-year-old Dannielle Spillman in a hit-and-run at South Van Ness and Mission, will stay in county jail until his May 6 preliminary hearing after a San Francisco judge denied his release, citing public safety and flight risk. Amil pleaded not guilty; prosecutors say surveillance shows him fleeing the scene and delaying authorities. The case moves toward a preliminary hearing, with another chance to seek release at that hearing.
Health officials warn of the hyper-mutated Cicada COVID-19 variant, first detected in the US last June after arriving at San Francisco International Airport; though overall prevalence remains low, its extensive spike-protein mutations could help it evade immunity and potentially surge in the summer, while vaccines are still expected to protect against severe disease and can be updated seasonally.
San Francisco confirmed a case of mpox caused by the clade I strain—the more dangerous form—prompting health officials to urge vaccination for those at risk; the unvaccinated patient was hospitalized after exposure, and California has recorded multiple clade I cases amid ongoing clade II activity, reinforcing that vaccination is the best protection as summer travel and events approach.
San Francisco is seeing a surge of multiple viruses—rotavirus, norovirus, HMPV, influenza A/B, and RSV—driving illness in the Bay Area even as COVID-19 remains low, according to WastewaterSCAN data. Rotavirus is notably higher in 2026, a trend experts say could reflect better wastewater tracking or lower vaccine uptake; the CDC no longer routinely recommends rotavirus vaccination, leaving decisions to clinicians and families. Health officials advise basics like hand-washing and staying up to date on vaccines, while researchers note that waning immunity and a new flu strain may be prolonging winter viruses into spring.