San Francisco police Chief William “Bill” Scott was named the leader of Metro’s new public safety department, overseeing the policing of a transit system that has struggled with safety concerns.

SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is stepping down after more than eight years on the job. Mayor Daniel Lurie made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday.

In an exclusive interview with LAist, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins said she chose Scott for his ties to L.A. and pursuit of police reform in San Francisco.

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks there's a better use for Alcatraz than its current role as one of San Francisco's top tourist attractions: He wants to return the island in San Francisco Bay to its original role as a maximum security prison.

President Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz Island as a federal prison raises more questions than answers for a beloved San Francisco attraction. The big picture: Alcatraz housed prisoners, including the infamous Al Capone,

Justin Verlander was in position for his first win with the San Francisco Giants — but he walked away empty-handed.

Verlander pitched five innings Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs before giving a 5-3 lead to San Francisco’s bullpen. The three-time AL Cy Young Award winner ended up with another no-decision, but the Giants scored nine times in the 11th for a 14-5 victory .