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fromThe Mercury News
1 hour ago

Exciting Changes Are Here on VTA SmartCommute!

VTA launched the VTACommute mobile app with faster trip planning, live trip recording, and Commute Perks rewards for carpooling, vanpooling, biking, and transit.
#earthquake
#art--museums
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fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

The Box SF Artists & Makers Fair (Dec. 6-7)

The Box SF hosts a monthly, free, multi-day Artists & Makers Fair at 1069 Howard Street showcasing local artists, makers, and a vintage printing mercantile.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
10 hours ago

From the Archives: Scathing Typewritten Anti-Landlord Letter, Circa 2003

An anonymous complainant threatened to expose and destroy a management company, accusing staff of profiteering from sex trafficking and promising legal and public retaliation.
fromMission Local
9 hours ago

Rachel Church is 8 years clean and sober - and back in the workforce

Mission Local readers first met Church in 2019. It was a redemptive tale of a woman who had spiraled into the darkest corners hidden in plain sight in San Francisco. An underaged sex worker walking the streets at 14. An alcoholic paying for three-dollar bottles of vodka with small change. A heroin addict. A barefoot homeless woman washing her hair in the gutter. A " High User of Multiple Services " with a rap sheet six pages long.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

San Jose Sharks open preseason with win as newcomers, prospects make impact

Tyler Toffoli assisted on Klingberg's power play goal at the 7:18 mark of the second period that gave the Sharks a 1-0 lead. Michael Misa, taken second overall by the Sharks at the NHL Draft in June, took the faceoff to start the power play and Toffoli retrieved the puck to the right of the Golden Knights' net. He then sent it to the point for Klingberg, who skated toward the middle of the ice before his shot got past Vegas goalie Carl Lindbom.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
21 hours ago

Photos: Lowrider parade cruises down Mission Street in San Francisco

Hundreds of lowriders showcased Hispanic cultural pride on San Francisco’s Mission Street, with the parade televised live during National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Suspect who fatally stabbed San Francisco father in front of his son pleads not guilty

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The suspect in the deadly stabbing of a father in San Francisco last week was arraigned and plead not guilty on Friday. The suspect, Daniel Patrick Rodriguez Jr., is charged with murder and child endangerment due to the victim's 8-year-old child witnessing the incident. The stabbing happened September 10 shortly after Robert Paul Byrd, 35, picked up his son from Commodore Sloat Elementary School.
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San Francisco
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Sources: Jennings out for injury-plagued Niners

Jauan Jennings will not play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals due to shoulder and ankle injuries.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Sharks center Macklin Celebrini returns to ice after dealing with illness

Macklin Celebrini returned to skating after an illness but will miss the Sharks' preseason opener while recovering; he posted 25 goals and 63 points as a rookie.
San Francisco
fromDodgers Nation
1 day ago

Dodgers' Magic Number Lowers With Win Over Giants; When Can LA Clinch NL West?

Dodgers beat Giants 7-5, shrinking the NL West magic number to three and putting a division title within sight with seven games remaining.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
21 hours ago

San Jose Sharks defenseman opens up about recent mental health struggles

Vincent Desharnais reset mentally and physically after a difficult season of trades and injury, and has regained readiness and a role with the Sharks.
#mission-bay
fromMedium
6 months ago
San Francisco

Why I love Mission Bay

Mission Bay pairs sterile modern development with lively parks, food scenes, sports venues, and cultural spots that give the neighborhood surprising character.
fromThe Infatuation
6 days ago
San Francisco

The Best Restaurants In Mission Bay - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Mission Bay transformed from cranes and warehouses into a lively neighborhood with Chase Center, Oracle Park, UCSF, bay views, outdoor activities, and standout restaurants.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Saturday Links: Extended 101 Carpool Hours Blamed for North Bay Traffic Carmageddon'

Caltrans extended Highway 101 carpool hours caused severe congestion; wildfire smoke poses growing health fatalities; arrests, facility openings, park upgrades, and legal sentences were reported.
San Francisco
fromMedium
6 months ago

My favorite way to bike in Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park offers ideal seven-mile bike routes—JFK Way and Overlook Way—providing car-free promenades, scenic attractions, and a balanced ride to the ocean and back.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Bay Area power players turn out for San Francisco's biggest fundraising nights

San Francisco's major cultural institutions staged glamorous September galas featuring top performers, philanthropists, and a last-minute symphony contract that averted a strike.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: More Than Half of Americans Want Better AI Safeguards, Says Poll

Multiple local and national incidents include a Mount Shasta fatality, Antioch shootings, Dallas airport outage, H-1B fee proclamation, AI concerns, and SNAP data injunction.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Tenderloin homicide suspect detailed by BART police in Oakland

A 26-year-old suspect was arrested in Oakland by BART police and booked in San Francisco after a fatal Tenderloin shooting that left a man dead.
San Francisco
fromMedium
6 months ago

How Boudin Bakery baked its way through history

Boudin Bakery preserved San Francisco sourdough tradition since the Gold Rush, using a city-specific starter containing lactobacillus sanfranciscensis and resisting commercial yeast.
San Francisco
fromMedium
6 months ago

Ocean Beach goes full crop circle at this massive sand art gathering

Large-scale raked sand art temporarily transformed Ocean Beach into organized geometric patterns and communal messages before the tide erased the work.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Family seeks answers after 30-year-old San Francisco PD recruit dies in training exercise

You shouldn't die in training right?
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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Nixle alert for BART systemwide outage came 2 hours later. Here's why

A two-hour delay in a Nixle alert during a systemwide BART outage resulted from partner agencies' slow email responses and prescribed email-only notification procedures.
fromsf.funcheap.com
3 days ago
San Francisco

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Weekly Wednesday event at Underdogs Cantina features $1 wings and free admission, Wednesdays 4:30–10:00 pm at 128 King St., San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromsf.funcheap.com
3 days ago

Tommy Guerrero Free Performance + Art Exhibit (YBCA)

Numerous free and low-cost cultural, music, fitness, and family events occur in San Francisco and the Bay Area on Thursdays.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

SF's Sunnyside Neighborhood Garage Sale w/ 30 Homes (2025)

Neighborhood-wide garage sale on September 27, 2025, 10am–2pm with about 30 households; begin at 400 Monterey Blvd for maps and water.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Goodell visits San Francisco to kick off countdown to Super Bowl 60

San Francisco will host Super Bowl LX and related events, including a first-ever Innovation Summit at SFMOMA, highlighting the city and Bay Area.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 days ago

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors' Pick: Double Cross Trail - 48 hills

The Double Cross Trail is a 14-plus-mile San Francisco route that crosses the Crosstown Trail, links major city sights, and offers a challenging urban hike.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Design Approved For Sparkly Revamp of Powell Street

The first schematic designs were released in June, and designers from Field Operations the landscape design firm behind the Tunnel Tops park and New York's High Line and Site Lab have imagined a revived foot of Powell Street with plenty of new illumination, including a striking, almost pixelated globe of suspended LEDs hanging over the cable-car turnaround.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

The Lucky Supermarket in Bayview Is Closing November 1, Just Three Years After Its Grand Opening

The Bayview Lucky Supermarket will permanently close November 1, 2025, leaving a significant grocery gap in the federally designated low-income, low-access Bayview area.
#juvenile-justice
#bayview
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
San Francisco

Major grocery store in underserved SF neighborhood to close after just 3 years

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
San Francisco

Major grocery store in underserved SF neighborhood to close after just 3 years

San Francisco
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Teen in Pearsall shooting won't be tried as adult

The teen who shot 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall during an attempted robbery will be tried as a juvenile rather than in adult criminal court.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Muni Busting Out Those Vintage Buses Again for Muni Heritage Weekend

That possible Tropical Storm Mario rain and lightning storm now seems like it will miss the Bay Area, and Thursday and Friday are likely to be dry. That said, the storm will likely hit other parts of the state, like the San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada, and the Inland Empire in Southern California. [Chronicle] Muni Heritage Weekend is back this weekend with all the vintage buses, streetcars, and such.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

North Bay commuters stress over new longer carpool hours on Highway 101: 'A nightmare'

Expanded carpool hours on a 52-mile stretch of Highway 101 have increased commute times and congestion for many North Bay drivers.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet S.F. young adult court's new judge - a former prosecutor, cop, and football player

Judge Eric Fleming uses team-sport dynamics to lead San Francisco's young adult court, diverting high-risk 18 to 24-year-old defendants into counseling and education.
fromsf.funcheap.com
4 days ago
San Francisco

$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Underdogs Cantina hosts a free weekly Tuesday club/DJ event with food, games, and RSVP suggested at 128 King St., San Francisco.
fromsf.funcheap.com
4 days ago
San Francisco

Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Oct. 17)

Numerous free and low-cost San Francisco events throughout the day include park activities, rooftop yoga and concerts, markets, food deals, dance parties, and comedy shows.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Golden Gate Park "Singing in the Park" Community Party (SF)

Community sing-along with a mini lesson, group song practice, and optional post-event walk for pastries at Arizmendi; family- and LGBTQ+-friendly in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Cost quadruples to nearly $3 billion for SFO terminal remodel

SFO's Terminal 3 Modernization cost rose from $627 million in 2017 to $2.8 billion because of scope expansion, pandemic delays, and labor and material inflation.
#police-training
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Family of Deceased SFPD Recruit Orders Second Autopsy, Hires Lawyer Who Won Cases Against LAPD

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Family of Deceased SFPD Recruit Orders Second Autopsy, Hires Lawyer Who Won Cases Against LAPD

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Man hospitalized after being found stabbed outside Daly City BART station, police say

A man was stabbed outside the Daly City BART station near the bus zone and hospitalized; trains bypassed the station for about 30 minutes.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 days ago

Stairways Crisscross the Hills of San Francisco. Here's Why People Love Them | KQED

San Francisco contains numerous public stairways of varied design and steepness that serve as direct routes, scenic viewpoints, and photography subjects.
#san-francisco-politics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

The 'Recall Joel Engardio' Election is Today, and 30% Have Already Voted by Mail

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

The 'Recall Joel Engardio' Election is Today, and 30% Have Already Voted by Mail

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Bay Area man loses $6K in scam from Chime impersonator; 7 On Your Side helps recover the money

A Bay Area man lost $6,000 to a caller-ID spoofing scam and was reimbursed only after a consumer advocacy team's intervention.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

49ers play the waiting game with Brock Purdy, Mac Jones with Cardinals up next

49ers likely to start Mac Jones while Brock Purdy rehabs a right turf toe; Purdy remains questionable but could serve as backup if needed.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Fleet Week "Family Day" Festival at SF's India Basin Waterfront Park (2025)

Celebrate Fleet Week at India Basin Waterfront Park with free family fun, live music, food, games, and activities for all ages.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Huge Drone Light Show + Light Show for SFTechWeek at Ferry Building(2025)

Gamma ( gamma.app) is lighting up SF Tech Week with something never done before: a dazzling drone show over the Bay, paired with a massive projection on the iconic Ferry Building
San Francisco
fromsf.funcheap.com
5 days ago

Advanced Degrees Mixer for Single Professionals (Sunnyvale)

All Day Oceanica Ballet's Spooky The Headless Horseman + Viva La Vida (Lucky 13% Off Tix) $25.25* *Lucky 13: 13% OFF Sale Tickets: $25.25$46. While supplies last! All Day 1st Annual San Francisco Chocolate Week: 25+ Spots w/ Sweet Deals (Sept. 20-28) $10* *Redeem free samples & special discounts at over 25 top chocolate shops, bakeries, restaurants and parlors across the Bay Area.
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fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free "Sundown Cinema" Outdoor Movie: Edward Scissorhands (The Presidio)

Free outdoor screening of Edward Scissorhands on October 23 at the Presidio Civil War Parade Ground as part of the relaunched Sundown Cinema; admission free.
#trail-restoration
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF Richmond District's 9th Annual Autumn Moon Festival (2025)

Celebrate the 9th Annual Richmond Autumn Moon Festival, a beloved community tradition in the heart of the Richmond District. Each fall, Clement Street transforms into a lively street fair with live cultural performances, kids' activities, community booths, delicious eats, and local vendors. This year's festival is presented by Sutter Health and organized by the Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC), with support from local leaders, community organizations, and generous sponsors including Comcast, Safeway, SF Toyota, Airbnb, NEMS, and K-Elements BBQ.
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#muni-heritage-weekend
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Voters oust San Francisco supervisor who turned a coastal highway into a car-free park

A San Francisco supervisor was recalled after converting a coastal highway into a car-free park, prompting backlash from residents who rely on cars.
#homicide
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

Community Remembers SF Father Stabbed and Killed Outside SF Elementary School Last Week

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

Community Remembers SF Father Stabbed and Killed Outside SF Elementary School Last Week

San Francisco
fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 days ago

Giants Notes: Roupp, McDonald, Crawford

Landen Roupp could return in October in relief for the Giants if he recovers from a left-knee bone bruise and the team reaches the playoffs.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Man Who SF Medical Examiner Wrongly Declared Dead In 2021 Is Now, In Fact, Dead

Four years after a stunning mishap where the SF Medical Examiner notified a family that their father had been declared dead, and then he turned up alive, the same man has, in fact, now died. It was exactly one year ago today when the Chronicle broke the story that a man who the SF Medical Examiner's Office had declared dead, and even sent his family the ashes, was actually still very much alive on the streets of San Francisco.
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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Teen injured in shooting on BART train in Oakland

A 15-year-old was injured in a shooting on a northbound BART train near Fruitvale station; police are searching for a suspect.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

49ers' Brock Purdy returning to practice, chance' he plays in home opener against Cardinals

Brock Purdy returns to practice with a chance to play or serve as backup; Mac Jones started and performed well amid multiple 49ers injuries.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

San Francisco Remains a Safe Haven for the Childless and Child-Averse

San Francisco remains the nation's most childless major city with 13.4% under 18, driven by high housing costs, shared rentals, and a transient workforce.
San Francisco
fromFortune
6 days ago

San Francisco NIMBYism strikes again as one neighborhood recalls a city supervisor who created a new park for the whole city to enjoy | Fortune

Converting a two-mile coastal highway into a park triggered a supervisor recall and underscores San Francisco's NIMBY-influenced housing and development conflicts.
San Francisco
fromThe Infatuation
3 years ago

Anina - Hayes Valley - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Anina is a fun Hayes Valley spot with punch bowls, a string-lit patio, reservable outdoor tables, and a convenient pre- or post-dinner drink option.
San Francisco
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

The Gate Keeper: How one woman is transforming San Francisco, 1 ornate security gate at a time

Katie Wakeman transforms functional security gates into vibrant, ornate public artworks that become neighborhood landmarks across San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: SF's Sad Downtown Mall Now 93% Vacant

SF Centre mall faces foreclosure with 93% vacancy and a 25% value drop amid store exodus and land-debt claims by SF Unified School District.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

City Audit Further Details $4.6M In Misspent Dollars By Former SF Human Rights Commission Chief

It's been over a year now since Sheryl Davis resigned as executive director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission (HRC), amid a bombshell report about her apparent use of taxpayer dollars for frivolous expenses like a $10,000 house rental on Martha's Vineyard. Davis, who was also appointed by former Mayor London Breed to lead the mayor's Dream Keeper initiative which was intended to direct more city funds to the city's historically underserved Black population now may face more scrutiny after the release of a city audit report detailing the full extent of that unethical spending.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Waymo Gets Its First Baby-Step Approval to Give Rides to SFO, Cars Will Have Human Drivers at First

Across San Francisco, we are expanding safe, reliable, and modern transportation optionssupporting our city's economic comeback, boosting our tourism industry, and connecting residents and visitors to everything our city has to offer, Lurie said in a Tuesday morning press release. We announced in March that we wanted visitors to be able to ride in a Waymo as soon as they arrived in San Francisco, and today, we are taking another important step to get there.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Teen accused of shooting 49ers Ricky Pearsall appears in court; DA wants to try him as an adult

A now-18-year-old faces attempted murder charges and a requested 707 transfer to adult court for the shooting of Ricky Pearsall.
San Francisco
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

Samin Nosrat's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants

Samin Nosrat's culinary identity was shaped by the Bay Area—Mission burritos, Chez Panisse experience, and close access to farms and farmers' markets.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Former KTVU Anchor Frank Somerville Arrested Again In Oakland, Says It Stemmed From Fight With Daughter

Frank Somerville was arrested on suspicion of battery with serious bodily injury after a physical altercation with his daughter; he later posted about the incident.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

From the Bay to the breakers, here's how SFFD prepares for and handles water rescues

San Francisco Fire Department operates specialized surf, cliff, and bay rescue teams with frequent drills, multiple stations, and equipment for rapid ocean and cliff response.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Saturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF

EXIT Theatre hosts a free monthly event where attendees write 30-minute monologues and perform them the same night, casting actors from the crowd.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Clueless' actor revisits the film's legacy 30 years later in SF

San Francisco's cultural scene buzzes with eclectic events, from an anything-goes literary magazine release to music unity, films, lowriders, and live theater.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's "Inner Sunset Flea Market" 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (Every 2nd Sunday)

Inner Sunset Flea Market returns April 13, 2025, running every second Sunday April–November on Irving Street with vendors, live music, family activities, and new food offerings.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Arrest Made In Sunday Shooting In Tenderloin

Multiple violent incidents, legal charges, leadership changes, tech layoffs, and international trade disputes unfolded across U.S. cities and major companies.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
6 days ago

Giants Designate Brett Wisely For Assignment

The Giants officially announced the previously reported promotion of top first base prospect Bryce Eldridge. San Francisco optioned outfielder to clear a spot on the big league roster. They designated utility infielder Brett Wisely for assignment to open the necessary 40-man roster spot. Eldridge, who is still a month away from his 21st birthday, steps right into the fire in a pennant race.
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#bank-robbery
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frommissionlocal.org
6 days ago

Engardio recall: Chinese voters flex their political muscle, again

Many District 4 Chinese voters oppose Joel Engardio over Proposition K’s closure of the Upper Great Highway, boosting localized recall support and ballot returns.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Car Collides With Muni Train on 19th Avenue, Flips Over

A vehicle flipped after colliding with the M-Ocean View Muni near 19th Avenue and Eucalyptus; no injuries reported and service was briefly disrupted.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Skaters Are Latest Group to Voice Opposition to Removal of Vaillancourt Fountain

Skateboarders oppose removal of Vaillancourt Fountain because it is an iconic, widely used skate spot and cultural landmark despite its deterioration and repair costs.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Claude the albino alligator celebrates 30th 'Hatch Day' at Cal Academy of Sciences

"He's very happy as you can see," Cal Academy of Sciences Communications Director Jeanette Peach said. "So, we don't know the lifespan for an alligator with albinism. We don't know if it's different from a regular alligator. But, we're finding out. so, he's maybe middle aged today. It's a milestone regardless."
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