Security Alert: San Francisco Under Heightened Vigilance

Mayor Daniel Lurie Responds to FBI Warning of Potential Drone Strikes

Federal officials have issued a confidential warning regarding a potential security threat to the California coast. The FBI bulletin suggests an “aspirational” goal by Iranian actors to target San Francisco using explosive-laden drones.

Mayor Daniel Lurie addressed the reports Wednesday. He confirmed that city departments are on high alert. While there is no immediate threat to the public, the San Francisco Police Department has increased patrols around transit hubs and high-profile locations. Our report includes the Mayor’s official statement on the city’s readiness and how this global conflict is hitting home in the Bay Area.

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