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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Eileen Gu returned to her hometown as grand marshal of San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade, celebrating the culture that shaped her childhood. The 22-year-old is now focused on creating positive impact through sports, fashion, and education worldwide.
San Francisco-born Olympic skiing champion Eileen Gu received overwhelming cheers as grand marshal of the city's Chinese New Year Parade. Despite facing national criticism for competing for China, her hometown showed nothing but love.
A breakthrough battery technology just passed real-world vehicle testing with enough range to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a single charge. The solid-state batteries could make electric vehicles practical for even the longest road trips.
After 23 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James brought his 11-year-old daughter Zhuri on her first road trip, and the Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak. The father-daughter duo spent Friday exploring San Francisco before Zhuri served as her dad's "good luck charm" in Saturday's 129-101 win over Golden State.
A breakthrough treatment for fentanyl addiction is delivering hope to San Francisco patients struggling with the deadly crisis. After 53 overdose deaths in January alone, this medical advance offers a lifeline to those fighting one of America's toughest addictions.
San Francisco native Eileen Gu just became the only freeskier to win medals in every Olympic event she's entered, capping a grueling 16-day journey with her third gold. Her perfect record across two Olympics proves that betting on yourself can pay off in extraordinary ways.
A biotech company installed payphones in Abilene, Texas and San Francisco that automatically connect strangers from opposite political worlds. The result? Pure human connection and laughter across the divide.
San Francisco just made one of America's most expensive cities more livable for families. The program offers free childcare to families earning under $230,000 and joins a growing movement across the country.
After four days of striking, San Francisco educators secured a transformational contract that delivers fully funded healthcare, significant pay raises, and sanctuary protections for immigrant students. Thousands of supporters joined picket lines across 130 school sites, showing overwhelming public support for teachers and the future of public education.
After nearly five decades, San Francisco teachers walked picket lines and won big. A marathon 13-hour negotiation ended with raises, full family healthcare, and a promise that educators matter.
San Francisco 49ers player Keion White underwent successful surgery after being shot in the ankle early Monday and says nothing will stop him from "spreading peace and joy to the world." His positive attitude and determination to make the most of his recovery are inspiring fans and teammates alike.
A legendary Mexican band that started their journey in California 55 years ago just got their own official day in San Francisco. Los Tigres del Norte received the key to the city in a ceremony celebrating their music and voice for immigrant communities.
Samsung is unveiling its new Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup on February 25, featuring privacy-protecting screen technology that lets you hide sensitive information from onlookers. The company is sweetening the deal with up to $150 in credits for early registrants.
Three San Francisco 49ers players are showing their love for the Bay Area as the Super Bowl returns to the region for the first time in a decade. Their enthusiasm highlights why the city makes a perfect host for football's biggest stage.
A devoted Patriots fan from Maine who beat cancer is heading to Super Bowl LX in San Francisco, thanks to Make-A-Wish. Avery MacNair of Penobscot earned this once-in-a-lifetime experience after fighting through treatment with courage and determination.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy spent Super Bowl week coaching high school girls at a glow-in-the-dark flag football game inside Moscone Center. The event brought young athletes to the same field where the Pro Bowl was played just days earlier.
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey bounced back from missing 13 games in 2024 to become an MVP finalist and win Comeback Player of the Year. His inspiring return shows how perseverance and faith can overcome career-threatening setbacks.
Running back Roger Craig earned his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame nearly three decades after his last NFL game. The three-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers finally received the recognition many believe he deserved long ago.
A San Francisco startup just secured $270 million to deploy the first fully autonomous excavators by the end of 2025, bringing construction sites closer to operating without human drivers. The breakthrough could help fill a critical worker shortage in an industry that needs 349,000 new workers next year alone.
A startup installed vintage payphones in conservative Abilene, Texas and liberal San Francisco to spark conversations across political divides. The strangers who picked up found common ground in traffic complaints, weather chat, and surprising political nuance.
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