Birds in San Francisco Started Singing Differently in the Silence of the Pandemic Shutdown
Songs of white-crowned sparrows changed during COVID lockdown in San Francisco—they sounded louder but actually were softer and more diverse.
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First Firefighting Robot in America Just Helped to Put Out a Blaze in Downtown Los Angeles
The RS3 had been on its way to a press conference debut when it was deployed on its first firefighting mission—and it was wildly successful.
This New Mixed-Income Housing Complex Comes with its Own Farm Near San Francisco
A San Francisco mixed income apartment complex comes with its own 1.5 acre farm, which produces 20,000 pounds of food per year.
Hundreds of US Cities Composting Their Food Waste Helps Farmers and Cuts Tons of Emissions
Over 200 US cities are recycling their food waste, cutting tons of methane emissions while giving farms compost to grow food with less water.
Napster Co-Founder Invests $600 Million in Public Health
Tech billionaire, Sean Parker announced the creation of the Parker Foundation to help solve some of the world's biggest health problems.
San Francisco Officially Declares Itself a No-Styrofoam Zone
The toughest anti-foam ban in the country was unanimously voted through by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to protect the Bay area environment.
Teen Presents $18,000 Check To Injured Columbine Student
A San Francisco teen-ager who raised $18,000 by running in a road race Tuesday presented the check to one of the most seriously injured victims of the Columbine High School massacre.
San Francisco Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Animals at Pet Stores
San Francisco representatives took a step against abusive puppy mills by banning the sale of non-rescue pets within the city.
Judge Dismisses 66K Warrants Against Homeless Because "It's the right thing to do"
Over the last five years, San Francisco's Presiding Judge John Stewart and his colleagues have dismissed over 66,000 arrest warrants for quality-of-life crimes, such as sleeping on the sidewalk. His logic? People living in poverty do not deserve to be put in jail just because they're too poor to pay a fine. Typically when an offender is […]
Homeless Are Getting Six-Figure Jobs in Poor Neighborhood Overrun by Tech Companies
With tech companies cropping up every day in San Francisco, the city's at-risk citizens are being squeezed – which is why this organization is giving them a HUGE leg up.
Deputy's Act of Kindness Leads Homeless Man to Family He Never Knew He Had -WATCH
Michael was a panhandling homeless man who thought he was all alone in the world. Then, a deputy's random act of kindness led him to a loving family he never knew he had. (WATCH)
When City Ignores Filthy Transit Station, Politicians Start to Scrub it Themselves Every Week
Over the course of the last two months, Bevan Dufty and Hillary Ronen have shown that they're not afraid to get down and dirty when their city needs a hand.
Stray Dog Goes From Living on the Streets to Breaking Record for Airport Security
Skipper was originally rescued off the cold streets of Northern Michigan – but now, he is one of the best working dogs in San Francisco.
Bat Kid 'Saved' San Francisco Five Years Ago, and His Cancer Has Been in Remission Ever Since
Remember when San Francisco transformed itself into Gotham in order to cheer on a 5-year-old boy? Well, he didn't just survive - he is now thriving.
City Hires Team of Doctors to Treat Addicts on the Street Right Where They Are
A pilot study of the program has already shown success in treating drug-addicted homeless people who are eager to achieve recovery.
Bus Transformed into Mobile Classroom Lets Thousands of Disadvantaged Kids and Adults Get Their Diplomas
This school on wheels is helping some of San Francisco's poorest residents and at-risk youth to finally get their high school degrees.
100,000 Free Tulips Are Yours for the Picking on Saturday for American Tulip Day
If you're a self-proclaimed flower-lover, then what better way to celebrate the beginning of March than picking up a free bouquet of tulips?
'Guardian' Officer Has Saved Over 200 People From Jumping Off the Golden Gate Bridge
Kevin Briggs had received zero training on how to deal with suicidal people - but over the course of his career, he managed to save over 200 people.
Hotel Concierge Sends Puppy Via Room Service, if You Want to Snuggle
When you stay at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, you can ask to hang out with their adorable "Chief Canine Officer" named Buster.
Watch Woman's Reaction When She Becomes First Female Head Chef in US to Receive 3 Michelin Stars
It has been eight years since Dominique Crenn first opened up her Bay Area restaurant – but it only just earned her the esteemed 3-Michelin star rating.
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