Out and about Oct. 22–28, 2026
Hello to Halloween, and San Francisco never disappoints, so in addition to what we see walking the streets, here are some picks for the younger and those young at heart. And there’s also a few events for the those who would rather do something else. Read on. Thursday, Oct. 22 The 18th San Francisco…
SFMTA report shows automated speed enforcement cameras are reducing speeds
San Francisco transportation officials are touting a new report saying the city’s automated speed enforcement cameras are doing their job by slowing speeding drivers. Last week, the San Francisco Municipal…
California ballot measures: money, confusion, and voter fatigue.
Editors’ note: This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter here. The long list of measures on the California November 2026 ballot is the poster…
Spooky Halloween events for art lovers
San Francisco art spaces are preparing their own unique Halloween takes. The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) will present an immersive art experience haunted house called The Haunt from Oct. 29–31. Also, Late Night Editions: Halloween Eve takes over the de Young in the heart of Golden Gate…
‘Gr8 Debate’ highlights clash over housing, public safety, and political alliances
San Francisco’s District 8 supervisor candidates debated housing, public safety, and homelessness Tuesday evening at the Commonwealth Club, against the backdrop of former front-runner Manny Yekutiel’s withdrawal from the race after multiple allegations of sexual assault. Yekutiel has denied the allegations. The remaining candidates — Gary McCoy, Michael Nguyen, and…
‘Abolish ICE’ rally precedes Mayor Lurie’s Board of Supervisors address
District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder rallied with immigrant rights advocates on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20, alongside members of the Democratic Socialists of America, La Raza Centro Legal, San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network, Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC), Chinese for Affirmative…
Electric rental mobility company Lime opens new San Francisco headquarters
Just a block from Caltrain’s Fourth and King streets station, city leaders and employees from micromobility company Lime celebrated Lime’s new headquarters at 444 Townsend…
Here’s your quick-and-dirty guide to San Francisco propositions
With the current election, San Franciscans have the opportunity to answer important questions, some new, mostly old: how to tackle the affordability crisis, fund affordable housing, and keep Muni running, all while deciding whether Mayor…
‘Tenzing’ tells a true tale of courage and daring
Decade after decade, courageous and occasionally foolhardy people trekked to the Himalayas and tried to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. They all failed until 1953, when a British-led entourage took…
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What comes after the data center moratorium?
It felt like a family feud on steroids last week when San Francisco supervisors voted for a 45-day moratorium on approving new data centers. The city that birthed the AI industry was turning on it. Later that day, Oakland passed its own urgency ordinance for a 45-day moratorium on data…
A coup attempt at the DCCC?
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC), the governing body of the local Democratic Party, is in turmoil over its handling of sexual assault allegations against District 8 supervisorial candidate Manny Yekutiel. Now the committee’s chair, prosecutor Nancy Tung, is facing calls to resign. And Mission Local columnist Joe…
Ending the n-word in San Francisco public schools
Led by Rev. Amos Brown, pastor emeritus of San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church and longtime NAACP leader, community leaders called on San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Maria Su and the Board of Education to take swift, concerted action to combat students’ use of the n-word in public schools. “There has…
When sexual assault allegations become political ammunition
Sexual assault is a grave offense. Allegations of sexual assault demand serious attention, thorough investigation, and accountability when wrongdoing is established. They should never be dismissed because the accused is politically connected, popular, or sympathetic to a particular cause. But the seriousness of the allegations surrounding Manny Yekutiel does not…
Supervisors mull labor, land use, and school policy questions this week, but what will Lurie tell them?
Mayor Daniel Lurie returns to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday for a monthly policy discussion that could provide a chance to defend his response…
TROY MCALISTER PLEA DEAL UPDATE
Yesterday Judge Eric Fleming once again postponed the plea hearing for Troy McAlister, the man who killed Hanako Abe and Elizabeth Platt in 2020 while…
What to know about the Muni-themed clothes and totes at Uniqlo’s new downtown store
Yes, by now we all know Uniqlo had its grand opening, or re-grand opening, last Friday morning at the former Old Navy spot near Market…
‘Awakening Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle’ returns to The Walt Disney Family Museum
This fall, the Walt Disney Family Museum is offering the public another opportunity to view one of their most celebrated exhibitions, Awakening Beauty: The Art of…
The beauty of Bruma: S.F.’s elite hotels have brought pride back to the city
O.K., I’m calling it: pride has officially returned to San Francisco. You’ll feel and find it in our finest hotels. Say what you want about…
Triumphantly tripping from movies to TV
Movie stars used to turn to TV roles only when their careers were on the decline, but today it’s common to see major film actors…
‘Lettuce is easy to grow!’
It’s a seductive vision. Photos show raised beds bursting with clusters of heirloom tomatoes, lush, towering basil plants, and rumpled lacinato kale leaves arched in…
‘RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me’ creates a dialogue about art and collecting
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is presenting the first museum exhibition featuring artworks from the personal collection of RM of BTS. RM…
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