Kristin Hanes

Whether moving for work, family, or just for kicks, you may know San Francisco for what you’ve seen on screen: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and that iconic “Full House” … house. But as someone who worked as a radio news reporter in the heart of San Francisco and lived in the region for 10 years, I’m here to give you an in-depth look at what it’s really like living in San Francisco. Here are 12 things you need to know before making the move.

The bigger the city, the more potential for big moving headaches. This checklist for moving to a new city will help you ease all that stress and strain.

We’ve made San Francisco living easier with our best San Francisco neighborhoods guide. Find out which SF neighborhood is right for you and your lifestyle.

Moving out of L.A.? This guide looks at your options, what to expect, and moving cost estimates for Los Angeles moving companies, portable container services, and rental trucks.

Whether it’s a fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, tornado or global pandemic, disaster preparedness is key to keeping your family safe and healthy. To help you get organized, we’ve rounded up the best disaster preparedness tips and resources.