Newsroom

Welcome to the Newsroom of San Francisco — news and daily life, an independent digital newsroom covering San Francisco and the Bay Area. This page explains who we are, how we report and how we maintain accuracy, independence and transparency in our daily local journalism.

We publish news every day across public safety, housing, transport, technology, business, local government and US policy that affects California. Our reporting focuses on how decisions and events shape everyday life in San Francisco and across the Bay Area.

Our journalists use on-the-ground reporting, public records, data, official statements and verified sources to produce accurate and reliable stories. All articles are reviewed before publication and updated when new confirmed information becomes available.

Editorial independence and advertising
Our newsroom operates independently from advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners. Advertising and sponsored content are clearly labelled and do not influence editorial decisions, headlines or story selection.

Accuracy and corrections
We correct factual errors promptly and transparently. Updates and corrections are noted within the original article so readers can trust the public record.

Our role is to provide professional, fact-based local reporting that helps people understand what is happening in their city and why it matters.