A significant number of lives were lost on September 11, 2001, including many first responders. Firefighters and police officers were among the victims.
A team from the San Francisco Fire Department traveled to New York to assist after the disaster. Chief Dean Crispen, who was part of the response, has spoken about the experience and its impact on his career.
Further information about his reflections and the lessons learned from that day can be found through an interview with him.
business
New restaurants, including Sergeant Ma and San Francisco Brewing Company, are betting big on Mission Bay, as an influx of residents and tech companies helps transform one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods....
safety
A San Jose police officer has been fired for improper use of Flock's automated license plate reader database.
News
It's hard to imagine life without long security lines at the airport. The TSA did not exist before the 9/11 terrorist attacks. But a quarter century later, some of the restrictions have started to ease. We take a look at what the future of flight could look like....
Local
Michael Zagaris has spent more than half a century documenting the San Francisco 49ers, a career that began when he was a teenager sneaking into Kezar Stadium with homemade credentials and grew into an official role embedded with the team....
government
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was a member of Congress during the September 11th terrorist attacks. Now, 25 years later, she recalls the events of that day, the magnitude of the attacks and what she says has been the unjustifiable use of the Authorization of Use of Military Force, so...
parks
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News
The anniversary of the 9-11 attacks is now a federally recognized National Day of Service.
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Two former Cal rugby players share remembrances of Mark Bingham of Los Gatos, who was among the passengers on Flight 93 who fought back against terrorists on 9/11....
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West Coast Wrap covers news from around the western U.S., including California, Arizona and Washington.
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Among the people who have helped keep the Tribute in Light shining is Valerie Webb, who was asked to flip the switch for the first Tribute in Light just six months after the attacks....
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Thousands of kids are set to converge in Oakland on Saturday for what's become a beloved gathering where science is celebrated, and the community comes together for fun, interactive activities and endless learning opportunities....
