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3 weeks ago
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Neighborhood, Small Business Groups File Lawsuit Over San Francisco Rezoning Plan | KQED

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3 weeks ago
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Neighborhood, Small Business Groups File Lawsuit Over San Francisco Rezoning Plan | KQED

fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

$5 "Free Agents" Party w/ DJ Q*Bert, Shortkut, JP Breganza (Public Works)

Friday, February 6th, 9pm - 2am Main Room / 21+ / Limited Capacity Want free entry? Check out the PW Union where members get event access, drinks, skip the line, and more: www.publicsf.com/membership Public Works and Dregs One Presents: FREE AGENTS A big game weekend event featuring Art, Beats and Community. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the
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fromKqed
3 weeks ago

After Tenderloin Apartment Fire, Rent-Controlled Tenants Fear They're Being Pushed Out | KQED

At least 45 Tenderloin residents were displaced by a Dec. 12, 2025 three-alarm fire and fear replacement by market-rate renters during repairs.
fromKqed
1 week ago

These Fees Make Affordable Housing More Expensive. Developers Want to Slash Them | KQED

Affordable housing developers in California are met with a lot of demands: pay for sidewalks and extra sewer lines, make sure there's money for parks and art projects, don't forget schools and subways. "If we could have instead reinvested that $1.2 billion into new affordable housing, that could have been 5,000 families that would be off the streets or stably housed or in a much better condition," said Metcalf, who is also the managing director for the center. "There's a trade-off that we're making."
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fromMission Local
1 hour ago

Early-morning hit-and-run in Mission District involved four vehicles

According to Creely, an eyewitness said the driver of a grey Toyota Crown XLE had run a red light, causing the crash. The witness also told Creely that he spoke to the driver of the Toyota, who, after exiting the vehicle, said that he had crashed his car and asked to borrow a sweater. He was told no and then allegedly fled the scene on foot down 22nd Street toward Florida Street.
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#homicide
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fromsfist.com
9 hours ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Dog on Tracks Disrupts Muni Metro Service

Transit disruptions, a Vallejo human-trafficking rescue and arrest, a French raid on X over sexualized deepfakes, a judge freeing detained migrants, and local community struggles.
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fromMission Local
8 hours ago

Super Bowl, Shmooper Bowl: What to do in S.F. if you don't care about the big game

San Francisco offers many non-football events during Super Bowl weekend, including botanical magnolia blooms, public art heart sculptures, and free museum exhibitions.
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fromFortune
3 hours ago

Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie helped lure the Super Bowl when Levi's Stadium was under construction. Now he's mayor for the $440 million windfall | Fortune

Mayor Daniel Lurie is leveraging connections and major events like Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup to revive San Francisco's downtown economy.
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Fire on Pier 28 Causes Temporary Closure of Embarcadero

A fire broke out in a pier building on Pier 28 Tuesday morning, the second here in just over a year, leading to a subsequent traffic snarl in the area of Embarcadero and Bryant streets. The one-alarm fire on Pier 28, which produced smoke that billowed over the Bay, was reported by multiple 911 callers just before 10:30 am, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
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fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: Big Rig Fire on I-80 In Emeryville Causes Huge Traffic Mess

A big rig fire caused a major traffic nightmare near the MacArthur Maze today. The fire began around 2 pm on I-80 in Emeryville, and was soon extinguished, but all westbound lanes of I-80 going toward the Bay Bridge were temporarily blocked for around two hours. [KTVU] ACFD Incident Update: On Feb. 2, 2026, crews quickly extinguished a big rig fire carrying produce on WB I80 in Emeryville. No injuries reported. The incident caused major traffic delays. pic.twitter.com/oTd8MjczEc Alameda County Fire (@AlamedaCoFire) February 2, 2026
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#lunar-new-year
fromFuncheap
5 days ago
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Second Saturdays at Union Square: 'Round the World: Lunar New Year Celebration (SF)

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5 days ago
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Second Saturdays at Union Square: 'Round the World: Lunar New Year Celebration (SF)

fromABC7 San Francisco
12 hours ago

Fire breaks out at Mel's Drive-In diner on Lombard St. in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Mel's Drive-In diner on Lombard Street in San Francisco's Marina District caught fire overnight Tuesday. Video posted by the San Francisco Fire Department shows crews responding to the scene early Tuesday morning, and smoke coming from the top of the diner. Lombard Street between Fillmore and Steiner Streets is closed and officials are asking the public to avoid the area.
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fromFuncheap
5 hours ago

Asian Art Museum: Free Admission Day (Every First Sunday)

Asian Art Museum in San Francisco holds 18,000+ Asian artworks and offers free general admission on first Sundays with family storytelling and free docent tours.
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Possibility of ICE at Super Bowl spurs protest rallies, supportive billboard in San Francisco

"It made me sick to my stomach," said Karen Guerrero of Chicago.
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fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Mayor Lurie just expanded subsidized child care in S.F. Will residents go for it?

San Francisco will expand free and subsidized childcare for children five and under, but past middle‑income uptake was very low and only hundreds may benefit.
#santacon
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fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Fire at iconic 41-year-old San Francisco diner leaves 'extensive damage'

Mel's Drive-In in San Francisco suffered extensive damage from a grease fire that started in a ceiling vent, forcing closure; no injuries reported.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 hours ago

Star-studded flag football game will be Berkeley's taste of Super Bowl glitz

Berkeley hosts a celebrity flag football game during Super Bowl Week, boosting local hotel bookings and tourism as nearby Bay Area events draw crowds.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

San Francisco Small Businesses to Sue PG&E Over Losses From December Power Outages | KQED

San Francisco residents and small businesses plan a class-action lawsuit against PG&E seeking greater compensation for December citywide power outage losses.
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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Trivia Night Every Tuesday at the Metreon (SF)

Weekly Trivia Night runs Tuesdays 6–8 p.m. at the Rec Room inside the Metreon, 135 4th St, San Francisco.
#super-bowl
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
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Super Bowl events to close streets throughout San Francisco for 11 days

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6 days ago
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Super Bowl events to close streets throughout San Francisco for 11 days

#walking-tours
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1 day ago
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Free "Welcome to San Francisco" Walking Tour (Ferry Bldg. to North Beach)

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1 day ago
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Free "Welcome to San Francisco" Walking Tour (Ferry Bldg. to North Beach)

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fromKqed
1 day ago

Ralph Remington to Step Down as SF's Director of Cultural Affairs | KQED

Ralph Remington will shift to an advisory role and fully retire June 30, 2026, amid major restructuring and financial turmoil in San Francisco's arts sector.
#shooting
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
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Youth Dies at the Hospital Following Triple Shooting Near Park in SF's Western Addition

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2 days ago
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Youth Dies at the Hospital Following Triple Shooting Near Park in SF's Western Addition

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fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Origins: An NFL Collection Launch Event at Super Bowl LX

Free, RSVP-required event at The Pearl on Feb 5, 2026 celebrating Origins: An NFL Collection with limited-edition Super Bowl LX collaborations by Bay Area brands.
#san-francisco-49ers
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Candlelight vigil held for 15-year-old girl killed in crossfire of SF shooting

A 15-year-old girl, Jayda Mabrey, was killed as an innocent bystander in a San Francisco playground shooting; family held vigil demanding action against gun violence.
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fromFuncheap
2 days ago

San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)

Critical Mass is a monthly mass bicycle ride in San Francisco meeting at Embarcadero Plaza on the last Friday; everyone invited, no leaders.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie vows 'safe experience' Super Bowl week as 1.3 million travelers expected

Bay Area will host Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium with heightened travel, transit adjustments, road closures, increased security and a $400 million economic boost.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SF judge denies reducing felony charges for 80-year-old driver who killed a family of 4

MORE: 2-year-old baby, parents killed in SF West Portal bus stop crash identified ABC7 has also learned the victims Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and Matilde Ramos Pinto were celebrating their wedding anniversary as they were heading to the San Francisco Zoo with their two young children, Joaquin and Caue, before they were killed. They were waiting at the bus stop when Lau crashed into them.
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fromMission Local
2 days ago

Could this S.F. garbage truck driver be named the nation's best?

Veteran San Francisco garbage truck driver Jamal Lavallier, who starts work at 2 a.m., earned a national 'Driver of the Year' nomination for safety.
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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Field Notes: Free Trinkets, Garlic Season, Oscar Grant, and Taking a Knee' During the Anthem

Bay Area community events include a dockside Dungeness market, an Oscar Grant remembrance exhibition, neighborhood trinket swaps, foraging and wildlife protection activities.
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fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Saturday Links: New Year of the Fire Horse' Mascot Unveiled for 2026 Chinese New Year Parade

Multiple Bay Area developments include shortened Highway 101 carpool hours, a high-school basketball fight with injuries, a thriving Alcatraz coyote, and ongoing San Ramon earthquakes.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco speed cameras are slowing drivers down, SFMTA reports

San Francisco speed cameras reduced intersection speeding by 78%, decreased extreme speeding, and generated warnings and citations while aiming to improve pedestrian safety.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 days ago

Beach hazards statement affecting Bay Area Shorelines until Monday morning waves of 14 to 19 feet predicted

Beach hazards statement warns of sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and 14–19 ft breaking waves with elevated tides and localized flooding through Feb 2.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Anthropic grabs $111M office in downtown San Francisco for huge expansion

Anthropic leased a 25-story, 400,000+ sq ft tower at 300 Howard St., expanding headquarters and operations with plans to move in 2027.
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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Juvenile killed, 2 more wounded in shooting in San Francisco

A juvenile was killed and two other juveniles were wounded in a shooting near Golden Gate Avenue and Laguna Street in San Francisco Friday evening.
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fromFuncheap
4 days ago

SF Zoo Free Admission Day

Next free admission day for San Francisco residents is January 7, 2026 (free days often fall on the first or second Wednesday).
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fromFuncheap
4 days ago

SF's Magnificent "Peak" Magnolia Bloom (Jan. 29-Feb 20)

San Francisco Botanical Garden's more than 200 rare and historic magnolias reached peak bloom on January 29, 2026, lasting approximately two to three weeks.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 days ago

North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline under a coastal flood advisory until Sunday midday

North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline are included in a coastal flood advisory released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 4:04 a.m. The advisory is in effect until Sunday Feb. 1, at noon. Up to 1.3 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, can be expected according to the NWS San Francisco CA.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

A legendary San Francisco sports bar adds a delicious new twist

Once we took ownership and got back into what had been an office area and garage, we realized there was actually enough room to make it work,
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fromMission Local
3 days ago

97.6% of S.F. teachers vote to authorize strike - walkout could come in early February

San Francisco public school teachers overwhelmingly authorized a strike (97.6%), potentially the city's first since the 1970s, over pay, benefits, and budget disputes.
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fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sunset Buzz: 32-year-old cafe closes, night market returns, and theft at farmers' market

Equipment and EBT market-match coins were stolen from the Outer Sunset farmers' market, harming assistance for low-income families; West Portal creperie closed after owner retired.
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fromsfbaytimes.com
4 days ago

Cam #5 of the Castro Street Cam to Launch During Castro Theatre Community Opening Weekend

Cam #5 will be added to the Castro Street Cam on February 7, 2026, providing live views of The Castro Theatre during its community reopening.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

San Francisco's Original Tiny Homes; How Wild Boars Colonized California | KQED

Earthquake shacks provided low-income San Franciscans post-1906 homeownership and aided city recovery; widespread wild boar populations now devastate habitats and suburban lawns.
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fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F superintendent says she will 'absolutely' protect immigrant programs - even as budget shows deep cuts

San Francisco superintendent pledged to protect newcomer immigrant student programs despite budget proposals that would substantially cut staff and student slots.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Over Bizarre Car Chase That Almost Killed SFPD Officer in Oakland

An SFPD officer assigned to Oakland was nearly killed on the job Tuesday, in an eventful car chase that featured a murder attempt, a wrong-way chase on I-580, and Oakland Police opening fire for reasons even they can't explain. A San Francisco Police Department officer can occasionally be assigned to work in Oakland. One SFPD officer had such duty Tuesday, with SFPD's Community Violence Reduction Team.
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fromsfist.com
4 days ago
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West Oakland BART Station Closed, Trains Single-Tracking, After Collision With Person

fromsfist.com
4 days ago
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West Oakland BART Station Closed, Trains Single-Tracking, After Collision With Person

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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Oakland's Speed Cameras Are Now Issuing Warnings, Fines Coming Soon | KQED

Oakland will issue $0 warning citations from automated speed cameras at 18 high-injury corridor locations for 60 days before fines begin, with statutory privacy protections.
#big-game
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

SF's 2026 "Big Game Days" at Union Square (Feb. 5-7)

Get ready to touch down in the heart of San Francisco! In addition to our regular programming schedule below, Union Square Park is transforming into the ultimate fan zone for Big Game week, made possible with support from Comcast. Thursday-Saturday, February 5-7, 2026 Inflatable Football Games! Put your skills to the test and compete for bragging rights at our Inflatable Football Fan Zone. No pads required, just bring your A-game!
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fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Giant Holographic Schlong on Muni Is Actually an AI Ad, Muni Yanks It From Circulation

A holographic Framer ad on a San Francisco Muni bus unintentionally appeared phallic due to poor cropping and was removed from service.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Meet San Francisco's New Youth Poet Laureates

San Francisco appointed 17-year-old Karan Gupta as Youth Poet Laureate, with Aisha Rae McCulloch as Vice, to serve as cultural ambassadors and showcase youth poetry.
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Sup. Dorsey's Latest Crusade Is to Hold Hearings Into Whether SF Drug Court Is Getting Too Lenient

SF's 30-year-old Drug Court was intended for non-violent drug offenders to avoid jail for low-level drug crimes. But now people with pretty violent charges are sneaking in, and Supervisor Matt Dorsey ain't happy about it. San Francisco's Drug Court was established in 1995, and is meant as a diversion program so that low-level drug offenders can avoid normal court and jail, and instead get "services in the community designed to get them out of their drug and crime situations.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

The Best Airbnbs in the Bay Area for Coastal Getaways, the FIFA World Cup, and Beyond

From bungalows on fog-kissed beaches to treehouses in redwood forests to suites in vibrant city neighborhoods, this corner of Northern California is defined by its diversity, and its many vacation rentals reflect that spirit beautifully. A great Bay Area rental isn't just a place to sleep between adventures; it's an invitation to experience the region the way locals do-slow mornings with coffee and views, evenings spent soaking in hot tubs under the stars, and interiors that feel as thoughtful as the landscapes outside.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Meet 2026 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade mascot, Maverick

Maverick, descendant of Ma Sheng, is the new mascot for the 2026 San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, coinciding with Year of the Fire Horse.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Claude the Albino Alligator's Memorial Was as Iconic as He Was

An estimated two thousand Bay Area residents flocked to San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 18 to celebrate the life of Claude, the California Academy of Sciences' iconic albino alligator. Claude died last month at 30 years old after he was diagnosed with liver cancer. "[Claude] was a steady presence, teaching my children without words about curiosity, about respect for living things and about the joy of simply observing the world as it is," California State Assemblymember Catherine Stefani noted from the stage. "In a city full of icons, Claude became one of the most beloved without ever seeking the spotlight."
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fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Self-Driving Truck Tech Headed for San Francisco's Waterfront

Pier 38 redevelopment stalled by poor seawall seismic condition, making original plan financially infeasible; shed leased to unnamed self-driving truck R&D firm, delaying full redevelopment.
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fromFuncheap
6 days ago

19 Free Guided Walking Tours of SF on Super Bowl Sunday

San Francisco offers numerous free or low-cost guided walking tours on Super Bowl Sunday showcasing neighborhoods, architecture, parks, and cultural sites.
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

The San Francisco History Association hosts monthly talks which explore our city's enchanting history in depth. Each month, a local history expert hosts a themed talk usually accompanied by a slide show with light refreshments. Monthly presentations cover a dizzyingly diverse variety of SF history aspects, from the history of the San Francisco Fire Department to appreciation of our unique Victorian houses to vintage stories and photos from Playland-at-the-Beach.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

LIVE: Police in pursuit of possible assault suspect in Oakland, reports say

San Francisco police officer struck by vehicle in alleged Oakland assault; suspect pursued and officer's condition remains unknown.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: San Francisco Police Department investigating Zoox collision with a parked car | TechCrunch

A Zoox autonomous vehicle struck a parked car's driver's-side door in San Francisco on January 17, injuring a street ambassador and damaging the robotaxi.
#crime
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fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

SF driver who killed family of 4 wants judge to reduce felony charges to misdemeanors

Driver charged with felony vehicular manslaughter for killing a family of four seeks reduction to misdemeanors as judge considers victim family opposition.
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fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Upp Yours! Foreclosed upon Pac Heights Landlord is Fighting Back

Arden Van Upp filed suit to void a $5.5 million mortgage, alleging predatory lending, lack of signature, improper notice, and seeking injunctive relief.
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from48 hills
6 days ago

Radio legend Alex Bennett rides the waves again at Sketchfest - 48 hills

Alex Bennett, a legendary Bay Area radio broadcaster and podcaster, continues influencing comedy and politics; an SF Sketchfest tribute features his longtime collaborators.
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fromKqed
2 weeks ago

SFO's Class for Fearful Flyers; Meet the 'Batman of San Jose' | KQED

Local Bay Area programs use compassionate interventions: an SFO clinic provides gradual exposure therapy for aviophobia, and a San José volunteer supports unhoused residents nightly.
#mountain-lion
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
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Videos Show Capture of Mountain Lion Who Went Wandering Around Pacific Heights, and His Release to the Wild

fromFortune
1 week ago
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Mountain lion saunters through San Francisco's posh Pacific Heights neighborhood before capture | Fortune

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6 days ago
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Videos Show Capture of Mountain Lion Who Went Wandering Around Pacific Heights, and His Release to the Wild

fromFortune
1 week ago
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Mountain lion saunters through San Francisco's posh Pacific Heights neighborhood before capture | Fortune

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fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Why crow populations are higher than ever in San Francisco

American crow numbers in San Francisco have surged to an all-time high, reaching 3,260 in the recent Christmas Bird Count, reflecting strong urban adaptation.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

A regret-filled test run of San Francisco's Taco Bell Cantina 5K

A runner combined eating Taco Bell Crunchwraps with a run, endured messy food failure and bodily leakage, amid a Taco Bell Cantina opening and local running culture.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Super Bowl 60: Maps of road closures in San Francisco, Santa Clara and San Jose

Major road closures, detours, and local-access restrictions across San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Jose will cause significant traffic disruptions during the Super Bowl period.
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fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. landlord may sell belongings of Tenderloin residents displaced in fire

Landlord notified displaced Tenderloin residents that unclaimed belongings may be discarded or auctioned, prompting complaints about missing valuables and unpaid December rent.
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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Family Seeks Answers About Girl's Death In Antioch

Multiple regional and international updates include a teenage homicide in Antioch, a Bay water rescue, a 40-years-to-life sentencing, worsening SF traffic, winery expansion, Amazon store closures, and Ukraine casualty estimates.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Tariffs putting damper on SF Chinatown's Lunar New Year, but Year of the Horse presents optimism

Chinatown businesses are struggling from reduced tourism and trade uncertainty while preparing Lunar New Year events hoping for optimism and an economic boost.
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