What is happening in San Francisco, CA right now
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Community in San Francisco
13 pins- Oakland's Golden State Valkyries are headed to the WNBA Finals, with coach Natalie Nakase getting hands-on during games.
- Educators from 20 San Francisco schools are trained to accompany students and their families to immigration appointments.
- Bougainvillea is blooming at Duboce Park in San Francisco.
- The Arts Commission is opening a bid for MCCLA’s former operational grant, and the center has narrowed its search for a temporary location.
- S.F. congressional candidates Chan and Wiener support Medicare for All, but it faces a steep uphill battle to pass. What other healthcare reforms would they support?
- San Francisco’s District 8 supervisor candidates name a Mayor Daniel Lurie policy they disagree with and explain what they’d do instead.
- Reina Torres has spent most of her life making pupusas, and now she’s serving Mission residents with her grandma’s recipe.
- There’s a question for San Francisco’s District 10 candidates, does Third Street need an AutoZone after the controversial approval to replace a former Walgreens?
- A San Francisco judge rejected DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of Judge Michelle Tong, after a California Supreme Court ruling that could bring these boycotts to an end statewide.
- A San Francisco court reversed its ruling and let Judge Michelle Tong hear prosecutors’ cases again, ending DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott over claims of bias.
- A photo by Walter Mackins captures love in the shadows at Crane Cove Park in San Francisco.
- San Francisco's police commission has approved a new SFPD drone policy, 5-1, the first since 2024. It's headed to the Board of Supervisors next.
Event in San Francisco
9 pins- The WNBA Finals start Saturday at San Francisco’s Chase Center, with the Golden State Valkyries in the best-of-seven series. There’s a bit of Valkyries fever around the Bay Area.
- Cobb’s Comedy Showcase has a free comedy night on nov. 1.
- There’s a free comedy night and “Get it?!” game show at Cobb’s Comedy Club on Nov. 25.
- There’s a free Ojo de Dios craft session at the Museum of the Eye, running Oct. 24–31.
- On Nov. 22, Cobb’s hosts a free comedy night featuring women comedians.
- North Shattuck in Berkeley is hosting Halloween trick-or-treating for families on October 29, with seasonal produce and artisan wares!
- oct. 24, free family activities and trick-or-treating for kids in the Laurel District for halloween and día de los muertos.
- volunteers meet at Richmond Republic Draught House on Clement Street for a neighborhood cleanup from 4 to 5 pm on oct. 16, then get free food and drinks.
- On Oct. 17, the Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay is holding a free health fair in San Leandro, with health screenings, education, and access to care.
Food & Drink in San Francisco
5 pins- Rize Up Test Kitchen Cafe is now open on Howard St. Cafe.
- Bar Antoine Lounge took over the space on Sutter St Mezzanine Level in San Francisco. New bar.
- The Breakfast Club at Midtown - SF (Haight-Ashbury District, San Francisco) is up and running at 1428 Haight St, Haight-Ashbury. Restaurant.
- Adding ThirsTea - San Leandro, CA to the map, on MacArthur Blvd Ste 1. Cafe.
- Anyone else notice Wisebucha Tap & Cafe open on W Winton Ave? Cafe.
Coming Soon in San Francisco
3 pins- Three investors are putting $500,000 into a Mid-Market block to help revamp the Tenderloin’s theater and arts corridor.
- a proposed skyscraper could bring hundreds of apartments to Mission Street in San Francisco, replacing a car wash, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
- A 36-story, 390-foot tower with 443 homes and ground-level retail is proposed for 1301 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco.
Openings & Closings in San Francisco
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1 pinIncident in San Francisco
5 pins- S.F. court interpreters are planning to walk out today over labor practices, citing lower wages than federal counterparts and weak remote interpretation. It’s a labor dispute in the city.
- In San Francisco, 170 sexual assault victims had rape kit exams in the first six months of 2026, and SFPD had made 11 arrests by October. The source reports one prosecution.
- mail-in ballots for San Mateo County were stolen from a Daly City post office, and the U.S. Postal Service is investigating.
- Edwin Adams, a Pittsburg resident, was killed during an SFPD pursuit in San Francisco. Witnesses say an undercover officer tackled Adams and he struck his head on a metal pole.
- A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a vehicle collision in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood Wednesday.
Traffic in San Francisco
21 pins- Disabled vehicle on I-580 Eastbound west of Richmond San Rafael Bridge (Richmond). Left lane blocked. Expect delays.
- Traffic Hazard on US-101 Southbound exiting at Lucky Dr (Corte Madera). Off Ramp affected. Expect delays.
- Residual delays on US-101 Northbound south of Mariposa St (San Francisco). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.
- Traffic Hazard on US-101 Southbound north of Alemany Blvd (San Francisco). Lane affected. Expect delays.
- Residual delays on US-101 Northbound north of Beatty Rd (Brisbane). Right shoulder blocked. Expect delays.
- Traffic Hazard on US-101 Northbound south of Golden Gate Vista Point (Sausalito). 3rd lane from the left affected. Expect delays.
- Traffic Hazard on I-280 Southbound north of Washington St (Daly City). Left lane blocked. Expect delays.
- Traffic Hazard on I-580 Westbound east of I-80 W (Oakland). Left lane blocked. Expect delays.
- Traffic Collision on I-80 Eastbound east of San Pablo Ave (Crockett). Lane affected. Expect delays.
- Residual delays on I-280 Northbound south of Hickey Blvd (Daly City). Right shoulder affected. Expect delays.
- Disabled vehicle on I-580 Eastbound west of Western Dr (Richmond). Lane blocked. Expect delays.
- Traffic Hazard on CA-24 Westbound west of Caldecott Ln (Oakland). Left lane blocked. Expect delays.
Transit in San Francisco
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2 pinsQuestion in San Francisco
74 pins- any recommendations for SF-based illustrators to help put together a holiday card?
- What month is best for a week in San Francisco that is still fairly cool or cold, but has less rain?
- anyone know of fairly inexpensive places to stay for a night in San Francisco before heading to Sacramento the next day?
- where can i get traditional moules marinières in San Francisco, with the mussels and broth both hot?
- What should someone expect or bring to a first concert at Golden Gate Park when taking public transit?
- Which Dogpatch brewery has a patio and live music on Friday nights?
- Who in the Lower Haight repairs cracked phone screens or bikes with slipping gears?
- Anyone know a clinic for B12 shots near West Portal?
- Are there volunteer groups in Dogpatch that meet regularly and welcome newcomers?
- Which Daly City electricians do neighbors trust to add a couple of outlets in an older house at a reasonable price?
- Which free walking tour gives older visitors a good introduction to San Francisco and California history?
- who do you recommend in Daly City for drywall repair and a ceiling fan install without a huge markup?
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