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San Francisco Spent Decade on Housing Talks, Built Almost Nothing
A look back at the zoning fights, ballot measures, and political paralysis that turned the city's affordability crisis from a problem into a catastrophe.
Politics
San Francisco Development Policies Shift: Local Voices Weigh Impact on Housing and Community
City planners and resident advocates reflect on how revised housing and planning rules may affect home affordability, neighborhood character and access to new development across San Francisco.
property
Planning Decisions Shape North Beach Visitor Access and Market Dynamics
Considerations around local sites continue to influence visitor access and neighborhood activity.
culture
A Weekend in San Francisco: The History and Evolution of This Local Scene
From the counterculture havens of Haight-Ashbury to the revitalized industrial corridors of the Dogpatch, the city’s identity continues to shift.
community
Nopa Tops San Francisco's Best Brunch Destination Lists
Nopa leads lists of top choices for visitors seeking weekend meals in the city.
wellness
San Francisco Swimmers Discover 8 Best Outdoor Pools and Rock Formations
San Francisco swimmers are heading to city pools and coastal rock formations this summer for reliable lap distances away from crowded gym facilities.
lifestyle
BAUM Brings Rare Intimate Residency to Sausalito Waterfront Wednesday
Electronic artist BAUM brings a mid-week residency to the waterfront, offering a rare intimate performance experience in Sausalito.
wellness
Five Seasonal Recipes Using Local Produce Available Now
San Francisco residents can pull together quick summer meals from the current crop of stone fruits, berries and vegetables at neighborhood markets.
Politics
Federal Infrastructure Funding Shift Raises Questions for San Francisco Projects
Changes to the national infrastructure program are expected to affect timelines and priorities for public transit, affordable housing and climate projects across San Francisco, with local experts weighing in on potential impacts.
wellness
San Francisco Offers Free 30-Minute Online Meditation for Sleep-Deprived Workers
A new online meditation session targets the city's sleep-deprived workers with a body-focused approach designed to quiet racing minds.
lifestyle
Five San Francisco Restaurants Serve Brunch Across Multiple Neighborhoods
These venues carry addresses and noted menu features drawn from local recommendations.
lifestyle
AI Boom Reshapes San Francisco Rents: 2026 Neighborhood Guide by Budget
The AI boom is reshaping rents across the city. Here is where to live in San Francisco by budget, from Outer Sunset value to Pacific Heights prestige.
wellness
San Francisco Farmers Markets: Buy These 5 Summer Produce Picks Now
Summer produce fills stands at San Francisco markets as shoppers seek fresh options for daily meals.
lifestyle
San Francisco Brunch Spots Raise Prices, Tighten Reservations This Summer
Diners face higher tabs and tighter booking windows at popular spots this summer.
culture
San Francisco Weekend: 5 Must-See Attractions and Events to Explore
From art walk to jazz festival, here’s what to do and where to go in San Francisco this weekend.
news
San Francisco Must Close $X Billion Carbon Plan Budget Gap by 2030
With four years left on the clock, city officials must choose between ambitious retrofits, transit overhauls, and painful cuts-and the math isn't forgiving.
lifestyle
Magic Patio Opens Hidden Mission Venue for Curated Performance Art July 9
A hidden Mission District venue opens its doors for a night of curated performance art that promises to disrupt the typical weeknight routine.
culture
San Francisco's Weekend Events: How Jazz Clubs Became Tech Expos
From jazz clubs to tech expos, San Francisco’s cultural calendar this weekend reflects decades of transformation and diversity.
Politics
Supervisors Set October 2026 Start for Expanded Pothole Repair Schedule Under 2026 Budget
San Francisco residents in targeted districts will see crews begin work on 120 additional blocks this fall after the Board of Supervisors approved the implementation timeline on July 7.
Politics
San Francisco's District 11 Race Tests New Campaign Finance Rules
A competitive supervisorial election this fall will be the first major test of the city's updated contribution limits, with the outcome likely to influence which neighborhoods see affordable housing development.
news
San Francisco's Mission District Garden Expands Amid $4,200 Rents
A decades-old community garden on 26th Street is expanding its plots even as the neighborhood around it prices out the families who built it.
wellness
San Francisco Cooks Transform July's 5 Local Harvest Vegetables Into Simple Meals
San Francisco cooks can turn July's harvest of tomatoes, zucchini, apricots, corn and berries into simple meals with items from neighborhood markets.
news
Mission District Garden Expands as Rising Rents Force Out Founding Families
A community garden on 24th Street is doubling its plots this fall, but the families who built it may not be around to harvest them.
news
SF's Zoning Failures Drive Median Rents Above $3,200 Monthly
A look at the policy decisions, political fights, and missed opportunities that turned San Francisco into one of the most unaffordable cities on earth.
news
San Francisco Supports Local Dining Through Neighborhood Venues and Decisions
Restaurants in established areas draw on neighborhood history to serve residents and visitors.
wellness
Your Bedroom Is Working Against You: How Temperature, Light and Noise Are Wrecking San Francisco Sleep
From foghorn blasts on the Embarcadero to the perpetual glow of streetlights over the Mission, the city's sensory environment is quietly undermining the sleep of hundreds of thousands of residents.
news
San Francisco Crime Drops Citywide, But Violence Persists in Tenderloin
New SFPD data for the first half of 2026 shows double-digit drops in theft citywide, but violence in the Tenderloin and parts of the Bayview hasn't budged.
culture
Post-Holiday Fog and Festivities: What is happening in San Francisco this weekend and why locals are talking about it
As the city shakes off the dust from the 250th Independence Day celebrations, attention shifts to the Fillmore Jazz Festival and the lingering impact of extreme heat on local programming.
property
First-Time Buyers Return to San Francisco, Eye Mission and Dogpatch
Entry-level buyers are re-entering San Francisco's property scene, targeting emerging neighborhoods and smaller condos as prices cool from pandemic highs.
wellness
Screen Time and Sleep: What the Research Actually Shows
San Francisco's always-on culture may be costing residents more than just tired mornings, scientists are getting specific about how and when devices do the most damage.
property
San Francisco's New Rental Buildings Offer Long-Term Housing Alternative to Homeownership
As buying a home in the city drifts further out of reach for most workers, a new class of purpose-built rental buildings is pitching itself as a long-term alternative-not a consolation prize.
Politics
San Francisco voters decide who funds housing, police, business tax changes.
San Francisco voters will decide on measures covering police staffing, housing bonds, and a business tax overhaul, each with direct costs or benefits for specific neighborhoods and income groups.
news
North Beach's Historical Development Along the San Francisco Peninsula
Records trace the area's shift from shoreline to settled neighborhood through documented changes in land use and population.
news
San Francisco's Bond Programs Combat Loneliness While Global Cities Fall Behind
As isolation becomes a global public health emergency, the city's community bonding initiatives are drawing scrutiny-and cautious envy-from urban planners abroad.
wellness
Napping: when it helps and when it hurts
Short daytime rests can sharpen focus for San Francisco workers but risk throwing off evening sleep when taken too late or too long.
community
San Francisco's 4 Best Brunch Spots You Must Visit Now
From Nopa to Zazie, here are four classic SF brunch destinations worth the wait.
community
Nopa Dominates San Francisco Brunch Scene at 560 Divisadero Street
Nopa ranks at the top of many lists as the best brunch spot in San Francisco for out-of-town visitors.
lifestyle
San Francisco Brunch: Costs, Wait Times, and Reservation Hacks Explained
Navigating the weekend morning ritual in the city requires more than just an appetite; here is how to secure a table without the multi-hour wait.
lifestyle
North Beach San Francisco: Neighborhood Guide & Community Life
Discover North Beach's Italian heritage, historic cafes, and bookstores defining San Francisco community life. Explore Columbus Avenue's daily rhythms and local gathering spots.
news
SFUSD Cuts $60M Budget, Fights to Save Summer School for Thousands
The district finalized painful staff reductions this week even as it fights to preserve summer learning programs serving tens of thousands of students.
wellness
Where to Find the Best parkrun Near You
San Francisco's free weekly 5K movement is pulling thousands of residents off their couches and into the city's most stunning open spaces every Saturday morning.
wellness
San Francisco Night Shift Workers Use Sleep Anchors to Combat Circadian Disruption
San Francisco employees on overnight shifts at hospitals and data centers are adopting fixed anchor habits to limit the health toll of flipped circadian rhythms.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for San Francisco investors and retirement balances.
property
First-Time Buyers Navigate San Francisco's $1.3M Market Despite Brutal Math
Entry-level activity is ticking up in pockets of the city, but the math remains brutal for buyers without family money or tech equity behind them.
things-to-do
San Francisco's 3 Cable Car Lines: Complete Fares and Boarding Guide
San Francisco's three cable car lines, operated by the SFMTA, follow fixed routes with clear boarding locations and payment requirements.
news
San Francisco Today: Navigating Public Celebrations and City Landmarks
As the city hosts its 115th Annual Hayes Valley Carnival and Bastille Day celebrations, residents and visitors look toward the upcoming schedule of cultural events and local landmarks.
wellness
Bollywood Meets Bass: San Francisco's Hottest South Asian Fusion Event
A South Asian electronic music fusion event hits The Budda this weekend, blending bhangra beats with bass production in one of the Mission's emerging nightlife destinations.
Politics
San Francisco Mayor's 2026-27 Budget Update Sets Timeline for Expanded Street Services
San Francisco residents in districts including the Tenderloin and South of Market will see the first additional street cleaning crews deployed starting in October 2026 under the city's phased rollout of new municipal funding.
news
SF Residents Demand City Accelerate 2030 Climate Action Plan Now
From Bayview to the Sunset, community members say the city's climate promises feel distant, but achievable, if officials move fast.
news
San Francisco's $15B Transit Plan Lags London, Tokyo, Bogotá
San Francisco is betting $15 billion on a generational fix to BART and Muni, but other cities rebuilt their systems faster and cheaper.
news
San Francisco Symphony Chorus Performs Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna at Davies Hall
Director Jenny Wong led the May 31 performance of Morten Lauridsen’s work along with pieces by other composers.