"One day if I do go to heaven I'll look around and say, it ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco." (Herb Caen, San Francisco newspaper columnist)
- Not a single bank collapsed during the Great Depression, even the Golden Gate Bridge was built at this time.
- San Francisco hosted the drafting and ratification of the United Nations Charter
- The first Chinese immigrants arrived to this city at first in the history of the U.S.
- Levi Strauss created the first pair of denim pants for miners who needed sturdy yet cozy jeans during the Gold Rush.
- On August 29, 1966, The Beatles performed here for the final time.
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- West Nile Virus
A Santa Clara County resident has died from West Nile virus after a long illness, public health officials says. Seven deaths from the virus had been reported in California this year. The disease is transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in warm water.
- Abortion rights on the ballot2022-11-11 19:06:18
Access to abortion turned out to be a significant factor in the 2022 midterm elections. Even in heavily Republican areas like Montana, people voted for preserving the right to an abortion.
- Latest News of San Francisco
SAN RAMON- Police in San Ramon claimed that they had not discovered anything unusual following a threat of violence at the school. The police had discovered the threat written on the bathroom wall.
"As a result, multiple officers are now on campus conducting a thorough security check of the school and sorrounding area."