Andrew Hallidie's work on the “endless wire rope way,” issued to him on January 17, 1861, led to cable cars a decade later. It transformed urban transport, especially in hilly regions, forever.

Chances are, you've seen a television show, movie, postcard or some type of San Francisco memorabilia emblazoned with the city's iconic cable car or trolley. So, of course, to fully experience San ...

A treasure trove of free things to do in San Francisco with kids awaits. From walking across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to ...

Urban planners from Mexico City to Toulouse are adopting the high-flying mode of transit. Will it catch on elsewhere? Shoshi Parks History Correspondent The systems have been especially successful ...

Daniel Lurie was sworn in as San Francisco’s 46th mayor on Wednesday in a day chock-full of photo opportunities, handshakes, celebrity guests, cable-car rides and DJ sets. Setting aside the pomp ...

San Francisco’s evolution from a Gold Rush boomtown ... uniquely crafted drinks and English classics, like the Rail Car, made with Corbin Cash sweet potato liqueur, Grand Marnier and lemon ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A San Francisco Superior Court judge went through with his plea offer Thursday for a serial car burglar, ordering him released from jail after less than four months.

He played tourist in his home city, hopping on a cable car and chatting with visitors along a ride to Ghiradelli Square.

Community members share a positive feeling toward the new leader of District 11. But they also have high expectations.

At an SF show, comedian Kate Willett made clever jabs about the tech scene's obsession with psychedelics. Plus, a garage sale ...

On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.