A firecracker show at the new San Francisco mayor's inauguration went haywire and the crowd paid the bloody price.

Dean Crispen, a 34-year veteran San Francisco Fire Department battalion chief, has been promoted to fire chief, Mayor Daniel ...

Mayor Lurie said Battalion Chief Dean Crispen will lead the department, replacing interim chief Sandy Tong. Crispen comes into the role with 34 years of experience in the department.

The firecrackers show at new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration celebration Wednesday night did not go smoothly.

San Francisco’s new mayor has been busy. On Thursday, one day after being inaugurated, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the city ...

San Diego County, with its sun-soaked beaches and rich history, holds countless stories. Beyond its well-documented military ...

Residents in areas suffering from street conditions wanted Sauter’s immediate attention; others, hope for Sauter to leave ...

He impressed voters as kind — but, considering the deficit, people will suffer. He'll have to make choices of the sort he’s ...

About 1,000 people, including nearly 60 religious leaders, gathered at the synagogue for an “interfaith unity celebration” ...

Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to ...

Daniel Lurie who has never held public office will now work closely with a Board of Supervisors, half of which are also inexperienced lawmakers. That may not be a bad thing.