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A bystander who witnessed ICE arresting two Guatemalan immigrants at San Francisco International Airport filed a complaint with the California Department of Justice and SF City Attorney, arguing that the San Francisco Police Department’s presence around the federal arrest and lack of officer identification may have violated the city’s sanctuary ordinance and police directives.
A viral video shows plainclothes ICE agents detaining a woman at San Francisco International Airport in front of her daughter. Bay Area leaders condemn the incident as isolated and say local police won’t participate in federal immigration enforcement, while DHS says the family has a removal order and was being escorted for processing. SFO officials say there was no broad enforcement planned and the airport was not involved in the action.
Video shows plainclothes ICE agents detaining a mother and her daughter at San Francisco International Airport; local officials describe it as an isolated incident with no evidence of a broader operation, while DHS says the pair were being escorted to processing after a 2019 removal order. SF police responded but were not involved in the detention; rights groups urge accountability as ICE continues airport deployments during a funding lapse affecting security staff.
Video shows two federal immigration officers detaining a mother at San Francisco International Airport while her daughter cries; authorities say it was a federal operation and SF police did not intervene, prompting scrutiny of California sanctuary policies and San Francisco’s sanctuary ordinance, with critics like Senator Wiener condemning ICE tactics amid a broader DHS-funding standoff.
Waymo begins limited robotaxi service at San Francisco International Airport, starting with pickups at the Rental Car Center via AirTrain and planning to expand to terminals and other airport locations, making SFO the third U.S. international airport to offer commercial autonomous rides.
Waymo has received approval to begin testing autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport, progressing through phases that will eventually allow the company to offer paid rides, marking a significant step in its expansion within the airport transportation sector.
A Delta Airlines co-pilot, Rustom Bhagwagar, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport on charges of child sex crimes, including multiple counts of oral copulation with a child under 10, and is held on $5 million bail. The arrest occurred after federal agents boarded his flight from Minneapolis, and he has been suspended by Delta pending investigation.
A United flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver due to an engine issue, with emergency services on standby as a precaution. The flight landed safely, and all passengers and crew deplaned. This incident is the latest in a series of issues involving United flights and Boeing planes departing from or bound for SFO, including engine start problems, lost panels, tire loss during takeoff, and wing damage. Boeing has been under scrutiny for the safety and quality of its aircraft, and its CEO is set to step down at the end of the year.
A San Francisco-bound United Airlines flight, carrying 150 passengers and five crewmembers, experienced a hydraulic leak and a small amount of smoke around the landing gear as it approached SFO, but was able to land safely with emergency vehicles standing by as a precaution. This incident is the latest in a series of mechanical problems involving United Airlines flights, including a Japan-bound flight losing a wheel, a Sydney-bound flight turning back due to maintenance issues, and a Mexico City-bound flight diverting to LAX due to hydraulics problems.
Protesters calling for a Gaza ceasefire disrupted operations at San Francisco International Airport, blocking international gates and impacting traffic flow. The demonstration, which called for an end to U.S. support for Israel and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, resulted in the closure of security entrances and rerouting of roadway traffic. No arrests were made, and the protesters eventually dispersed, following a similar large-scale demonstration that shut down the Bay Bridge in November.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Osaka was diverted to Los Angeles after losing a tire during takeoff. The plane, a Boeing 777-200, landed safely at LAX after the incident. The tire fell off the plane, causing damage to multiple cars in a surface parking lot at SFO used by airport employees.
Over 100 flights are delayed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) due to a rainstorm in the Bay Area. Additionally, there are 8 delayed flights at Oakland International Airport (OAK) and 14 delayed flights at San Jose International Airport (SJC). Two flights to SFO have been canceled, along with one cancellation each to OAK and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
More than 300 flights were delayed at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) due to strong winds, with additional delays at airports in San Jose and Oakland. SFO had eight canceled flights, while San Jose Mineta airport had 32 delays and no cancellations. Oakland experienced 21 delayed flights but no cancellations. The weather forecast predicted scattered showers throughout the day, with more rain expected in the afternoon and evening. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory due to the strong winds at SFO.
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck San Francisco, with its epicenter located beneath the city's international airport. The quake, which occurred during the Friday evening rush, did not result in any immediate reports of injuries or damage. San Francisco's subway system reduced train speeds to inspect for potential damage, while the airport's air traffic control tower, designed to withstand a magnitude 8.0 earthquake, remained unaffected.
Travelers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) continue to face flight cancellations and delays, with staffing shortages and a lack of pilots contributing to the ongoing travel woes. United Airlines expects fewer delays over the holiday weekend but some passengers are still struggling to catch their flights. Weather-related issues and staffing shortages have been the main causes of delays, with millions of travelers expected to fly for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. Despite United Airlines' statement of improvement, passengers whose flights have been canceled in SFO are experiencing little improvement, with delays and cancellations also leading to misplaced luggage. Additionally, airlines have until Friday to complete 5G upgrades for their domestic planes, as radio interference could cause further disruptions throughout the country.