San Francisco, CA
SFO chaos: Storms and shutdown caused hundreds of flight delays Monday. Here’s where things stand
Heavy rain and a shortage of air traffic controllers brought travel chaos to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, delaying nearly half of all flights and frustrating thousands of travelers just as Salesforce’s massive Dreamforce conference got underway.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an advisory for SFO, citing low cloud ceilings and other factors, that forced delays of more than an hour — and in some cases, up to 4 hours.
The bottleneck was apparently worsened by reduced staffing linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has strained operations across several major U.S. airports.
By day’s end, 434 flights were delayed and seven were canceled, according to FlightAware.
Conditions improved Tuesday morning, with FlightAware reporting 30 delays and two cancellations.
United Airlines, SFO’s largest carrier, recorded 142 delays, while Southwest Airlines reported schedule disruptions on two-thirds of its flights. Alaska Airlines delayed 31 flights and diverted several to San Jose Mineta International Airport.
“Unfortunately, Air Traffic Control Restrictions at San Francisco International Airport is causing delays and subsequent flight reroutes,” Alaska Airlines said in a letter to passengers.
One Chronicle editor flying home from Palm Springs described being diverted mid-flight.
The airline offered ground transportation vouchers from San Jose to San Francisco, but noted it would not cover additional travel expenses.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and are doing all we can to keep your travel on track,” the statement read.
The airport issues struck while San Francisco began welcoming Dreamforce attendees to the city, one of the largest tech conferences in the world expected to draw nearly 50,000 people from more than 150 countries.
Meanwhile, torrential rain drenched much of the Bay Area, prompting flood advisories and warnings across the region. Public works crews hustled to clear drains blocked by leaves as localized flooding slowed commutes and inundated intersections.
The National Weather Service warned that low clouds and continued precipitation would likely extend delays into Tuesday. Early morning flight boards showed at least 15 departures already running late, with one cancellation before sunrise.
Despite the rough start, officials said they expect conditions to gradually improve later in the week as the storm system moves east. It was not clear Tuesday morning when the federal government would resume normal operations again.
The San Francisco Giants selected Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round (90th overall) of the MLB draft on Saturday.
You might note the name Bonds and the Giants and wonder. You’re mostly right.
Bonds is the son of Bobby Bonds Jr. (11-year minor league veteran, spending four seasons in the Giants’ system), the grandson of Bobby Bonds (14-year big league veteran who played seven years for the Giants and amassed 57.2 career WAR) and the nephew of Barry Bonds (seven-time MVP, all-time home run king, 22-year veteran, with 15 of those campaigns playing for the Giants).
This wasn’t a nepotism or a feel-good pick: Peyton Bonds is a real talent. He ranked 115th in ESPN’s final draft rankings, which included a number of high school players ahead of him who will be going to college instead of turning pro. Based on his talent, selecting Bonds in the third round was appropriate.
The 6-foot-5, 230-pound outfielder played for Campbell in 2024 then at Rutgers in 2025 and 2026, hitting .305 with 16 home runs over three college seasons. He hit .352 with six home runs and 13 stolen bases this past season.
Bonds has plus raw power like many of his family members. He hit a ball 111.2 mph off a wood bat in batting practice at the MLB draft combine and with a maximum exit velocity of 120.7 mph with aluminum in a game this spring.
Bonds also has above-average bat-to-ball ability (.352 batting average this past season), but a poor chase rate (39%, well worse than average). He is a solid average runner, with enough speed to steal a few bases and possibly stick in center field long term.
Four people were arrested and three others were cited following a fight that took place following a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park Thursday night.
According to San Francisco police, the fight broke out at 9:46 p.m., after the matchup between the Giants and Colorado Rockies in which San Francisco won 8-2. Officers working at the ballpark responded and detained seven people who were involved.
A preliminary investigation by police determined that the altercation was result of a verbal dispute that turned physical.
Officers said they developed probable cause to place four people under arrest. Police identified those arrested as 29-year-old Major Norton of Suisun City, 21-year-old Jaylynn Del Toro of Fresno, 23-year-old Elijah Ortega- Garcia of Selma in Fresno County and 26-year-old Gisselle Lopez of Vallejo.
All four were booked into San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of disturbing the peace and public intoxication. Norton was also booked on suspicion of assault likely to produce great bodily injury.
Three people were cited for disturbing the peace and released. Police did not provide additional details about the fight.
In a statement to CBS News Bay Area, a Giants spokesperson said the incident “was a horrible and intolerable display of behavior.”
“SFPD made multiple arrests and those involved will be banned from the park,” the team added.
The Giants are in the middle of a four-game series with the Rockies, which concludes on Sunday. Both teams are at the bottom of the National League West standings heading into next week’s All-Star break.
Coffee, croissants and classical music brought office workers, residents and visitors together at One Sansome as the free monthly Baroque & Brew series transformed a weekday morning into a community gathering in downtown San Francisco.
The event, held inside the Conservatory at One Sansome, featured live performances by Philharmonia Baroque and invited attendees to enjoy music in the landmark building’s 8,100-square-foot atrium.
Guests were free to sit or stand while listening, with many nearby office workers stopping in during an early lunch break.
The monthly series is scheduled to return in August and September and aims to bring together downtown workers and neighbors through music and shared public space.
“It’s a beautiful opportunity to have coffee, to be in community, and do what our city is known for—the art, the culture—and to share it with each other,” attendee Roger Joyner said. “It’s a beautiful summertime moment.”
Joyner said events like Baroque & Brew reflect the character of the city.
“I think that’s what San Francisco is meant to be…a city that offers culture and the beauty of art to the world. And we that live here get to enjoy it,” he said.
Organizers said the performances are intended to make live classical music more accessible while contributing to ongoing efforts to revitalize downtown San Francisco.
“It’s just a really nice way for us to get the music out of the concert hall to the people downtown, trying to reactivate Downtown San Francisco and show what a welcoming place we can be as a city,” said Isaac Bunch, general manager of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale.
For Joyner, the event also offered a chance to pause amid the pace of daily life.
“We get to take a break. We are hustle and bustle, doing what we do to make the city work, and then we get refreshed by it,” he said. “I think it’s great — it brings it right into the middle of our hub.”
The gathering highlighted how music, conversation and public spaces can bring people together as downtown San Francisco continues its recovery.
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