Chris Daly

Complicated jockeying, fierce political battles over who, how to replace SF Mayor Gavin Newsom. The November election results have touched off intense political jockeying in San Francisco over who will become mayor, setting the stage for the possibility of the city being led for the first time by an Asian-American or openly gay man.

San Francisco officials approve nonbinding term sheet in bid to host America's Cup. San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 on Tuesday to approve a nonbinding term sheet for hosting the 34th America's Cup in 2013.

Victims of paedophile priests called Wednesday on the eve of a historic visit to Britain by Pope Benedict XVI for the Vatican to hand over information on their treatment.

San Francisco approves giant residential, commercial development at former military base. After more than 20 years of environmental cleanup efforts, San Francisco's largest swath of undeveloped land will someday be home to thousands of families, as well as parks, businesses and perhaps even a new football stadium.

San Francisco approves giant residential, commercial development at former military base. After more than 20 years of environmental cleanup efforts, San Francisco's largest swath of undeveloped land will someday be home to thousands of families, as well as parks, businesses and perhaps even a new football stadium.