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A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America on April 8, creating a celestial spectacle visible from major cities across the continent. Here’s why it happens, where it will be visible, and how to watch it.

The San Francisco Giants have a new food partner at their waterfront ballpark this year, but they assure us the crab sandwiches and garlic fries fans love will be back and better than ever — along with tasty new dishes, from spicy fried chicken to a very elaborate ice cream sundae.

In the March 5 primary election, four San Francisco ballot measures attempt to tackle tough issues around crime, homelessness and drug use. They’re getting a lot of attention, and a lot of campaign money. Here’s what to know about each of them before you cast your vote.

After the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, four leading candidates are vying for her coveted seat to represent California. They range from seasoned politicians to a sports hero turned political newcomer. Under state law, the top two vote getters in the primary advance to the runoff, even if they’re from the same party.

It’s the ultimate grudge match: a chance for the 49ers to face the Kansas City Chiefs again in the Super Bowl, hoping for a different outcome than four years ago. Fans are fired up — and they’re buying every piece of 49ers merchandise in sight.

A mother in Antioch is speaking out about the deadly hit-and-run crash that killed her 13-year-old son and his stepbrother late Friday night.

Every Christmas Day as families gather together to exchange gifts and sit down for a holiday meal, Bay Area churches and other non-profits gather volunteers to help feed the those in need.

Cable cars were invented in San Francisco. Now, on their 150th birthday, San Francisco is the only city that still has them. Fires, earthquakes and politics tried to destroy the cable cars countless times, but they’ve become a major source of pride for San Francisco, and more recently, a symbol of what’s still right in a city that’s faced harsh...

Startup founders and military veterans have something in common: They both want to change the world. Now, a venture capital fund backed by veterans is focused on building tomorrow’s critical infrastructure, and empowering founders with military experience.