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The Bay Area answers the Question of the Day: What Do You Think About Sir Francis Drake’s Name Change?

When San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel reopens after renovations, it will have a new name. Sergio Quintana reports.

San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel will be called The Beacon Grand in the latest attempt in the Bay Area to rename streets and landmarks after the slave-trading explorer.

When the famous hotel formerly known as Sir Francis Drake Hotel reopens this spring, it will have a new name.

After 43 years, one of Union Square’s most recognizable characters is hanging up his Beefeater uniform. Legendary Sir Francis Drake hotel doorman Tom Sweeney worked his last shift Sunday afternoon before officially retiring. Sergio Quintana reports.

Legendary Sir Francis Drake hotel doorman Tom Sweeney worked his last shift Sunday afternoon before officially retiring.

After 43 years as a one of Union Square’s most recognizable characters, Tom Sweeney is hanging up his Beefeater uniform. Sergio Quintana reports.