Federal officials recently visited Alcatraz as part of the president's efforts to reopen the historic site as a prison. How did we get here?

The San Francisco facility, currently operating as a museum and National Historic Landmark, was widely known for its rough conditions and, due to its maintenance cost, was shuttered in 1963.

SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited the Bay Area to tour Alcatraz Thursday morning as part of the controversial plan to reopen the federal ...

The historic Golden Rule anti-nuclear sailboat will lead a flotilla of Bay Area boats around Alcatraz on Wednesday afternoon. The boats will be decorated ...

Kristi Noem said it will be used to “lock up some of the worst scumbags”—but its inmates haven’t been convicted of violating ...

Looking for some unique restaurants in San Francisco? This city was always knownfor sourdough bread, clam chowder and of ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- A boy from Central California isn't just studying history, he's making it. Nine-year-old James Savage gave his family and friends plenty to cheer about in San Francisco Wednesday.

Pier 39 in San Francisco offers a vibrant mix of sights, sounds, and flavors, perfect for a sunny day at Fisherman’s Wharf.