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Mission District
from48 hills
8 hours ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
1 day ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

SF politics
from48 hills
1 day ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
21 hours ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
Mission District
from99% Invisible
3 days ago

Service Request #3: Why Is There So Much Litter in San Francisco? - 99% Invisible

San Francisco's struggle with public trash can placement reveals deeper issues in urban waste management and human behavior.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should politicians oppose housing that blocks views?

Residents are concerned about a proposed 25-story building blocking waterfront views in San Francisco.
Education
fromKqed
13 hours ago

Beloved San Jose Charter School Faces Potential Closure | KQED

There is a national shortage of credentialed teachers affecting compliance in schools, including East Side Unified School District.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 hour ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 hour ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
Public health
fromKqed
22 hours ago

In 2026, the Bay Area Still Has Lots to Learn from 'Silent Spring' | KQED

MAHA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. share skepticism of corporate power but diverge on issues like vaccines and pesticide regulation.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
#california
California
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
Environment
fromSFGATE
13 hours ago

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
US Elections
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters believe democracy is under attack, with strong support for a state Voting Rights Act following recent Supreme Court decisions.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
1 day ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
Fundraising
fromsfist.com
15 hours ago

Craiglist's Craig Newmark Is Inspiring Billionaires to Donate Their Fortunes Like He Is

Craig Newmark signed the Giving Pledge to donate up to $1 billion to nonprofits, encouraging other wealthy individuals to do the same.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
16 hours ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
fromPhilosophynow
2 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#san-jose
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
21 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Op-ed: Faith-based resource centers are trailblazers in reentry work - San Jose Spotlight

April is Second Chance Month, focusing on reducing barriers for individuals reentering society after incarceration.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Marc Benioff unveils new version of Slackbot with AI capabilities, talks San Francisco's progress

Salesforce showcases AI-enhanced Slackbot, emphasizing productivity and the continued need for human interaction in sales.
SF parents
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. nonprofit exec, charged as accomplice in alleged public dollar misappropriation, is out of jail

James Spingola was released from jail on bond after being charged with aiding former Human Rights Commission head Sheryl Davis in felony activities.
#mental-health
US news
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

Mental health crises deserve the same respect and privacy as physical health emergencies, and elected officials can take medical leave without facing resignation pressure.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over

Jackie Fielder is on leave to address her mental health condition and regain stability before making future decisions.
US news
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
Mission District
from48 hills
2 days ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

Mental health crises deserve the same respect and privacy as physical health emergencies, and elected officials can take medical leave without facing resignation pressure.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over

Jackie Fielder is on leave to address her mental health condition and regain stability before making future decisions.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
Los Angeles
fromKqed
4 days ago

Marching for Immigrant Rights, 20 Years Ago and Today | KQED

The 2006 immigrant rights marches in Los Angeles galvanized Latino organizing and continue to inspire current activism against anti-immigration policies.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

North Shattuck Swap n' Shop + Earth Day Pre-Party (Berkeley)

Celebrate Earth Day with community swaps, sidewalk sales, and an after-party in North Berkeley on April 18, 2026.
Mental health
fromMission Local
6 days ago

People We Meet: Ranjit Brar's 'horrible' road led him back to San Francisco

Ranjit Brar's journey illustrates the struggle between choosing a destructive path and the desire for a better life.
Mission District
fromMission Local
15 hours ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 week ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
#no-kings
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago
SF LGBT

We, the People - San Francisco Bay Times

Over 3,000 No Kings protests are planned for March 28 to advocate for democracy and community support against authoritarianism.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Big 'No Kings' rallies and marches set for Berkeley, Oakland today

Protests against President Trump are expected to be among the largest in U.S. history, with over 3,100 events planned nationwide.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

90+ "No Kings" Bay Area Protests

Over 90 'No Kings' protests are scheduled across the Bay Area on March 28, 2026, including major marches and local demonstrations.
#homelessness
fromKqed
1 week ago
California

A New Homelessness Strategy With Roots in the South Bay Is Sweeping California | KQED

fromMission Local
1 week ago
Mission District

Five months into S.F.'s ban on RVs, 82 former RV dwellers have been housed. Others are now on the street.

Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
14 hours ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

As 3 Oakland homeless shelters close, city and residents question outcomes

The 3rd & Peralta tiny-home shelter is closing due to funding issues and poor outcomes, despite some residents wanting to stay.
California
fromKqed
1 week ago

A New Homelessness Strategy With Roots in the South Bay Is Sweeping California | KQED

The program reduces homelessness by providing financial aid to those at risk, improving the housing stability ratio significantly.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Five months into S.F.'s ban on RVs, 82 former RV dwellers have been housed. Others are now on the street.

Oscar and Brandy became street homeless after San Francisco's crackdown on RV living, highlighting the challenges faced by displaced residents.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
9 hours ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
21 hours ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
20 hours ago

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

A woman was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her roommate over unpaid rent and attempting to conceal the crime.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC community boards: What to know about these civic groups, how they operate and why there's a reform push

NYC Community Boards are essential for civic engagement, allowing residents to voice opinions and influence local governance.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Sunnyvale Homicide Being Used By Homeland Security to Argue Against Sanctuary Policies

The Sunnyvale domestic violence homicide case has been politicized by DHS due to the suspects' deportation history.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Cascades of Freedom flow at San Francisco' Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Yerba Buena Gardens features a significant monument to Martin Luther King Jr., promoting justice, peace, and reflection.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 days ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
SF music
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
3 hours ago

The Lower Haight corner store named Whole Foods

Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co. symbolizes community resilience and healthy living in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood since 1978.
fromKqed
18 hours ago

East Bay Communities Prepare for Increased Food Demand Amid SNAP Cuts | KQED

"Many times I find myself having to set aside other basic needs my children have in order to prioritize buying food," Garcia said in Spanish.
California
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
20 hours ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
SF politics
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Saikat Chakrabarti is flooding the zone with canvassers, paying up to $45/hr for more than 250 of them

Chakrabarti adopts Lurie's campaign strategies, focusing on self-financing, anti-status quo messaging, and a large paid canvasser operation.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle

Leigh Hanson filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising concerns about unethical behavior involving then-Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and a city contractor.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 days ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
#protests
fromabc7news.com
6 days ago
San Francisco

LIST: 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration happening across the Bay Area on Saturday

US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.
San Francisco
fromabc7news.com
6 days ago

LIST: 'No Kings' protests against Trump administration happening across the Bay Area on Saturday

Protests against the Trump administration's policies are planned across the Bay Area, including major demonstrations in San Francisco and Oakland.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Upstairs, downstairs: On the trail with Saikat Chakrabarti's posse of Chinese-language canvassers

The group practiced a conversation with faux voters, with some new members still getting comfortable reading from the script. They were soon dispatched in pairs to the Sunset District to find actual voters.
SF politics
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

'Fix Society. Please.' - San Francisco Bay Times

The Supreme Court's Republican majority blocked California's law protecting transgender and nonbinary students from forced parental disclosure, allowing schools to out students without consent and endangering LGBTIQ+ youth lacking parental support.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Former executive director of San Francisco city department arrested

Davis allegedly directed more than $4.5 million to Collective Impact from the Dream Keeper Initiative, a city program that distributes arts and culture grants to the Black community, the DA said.
Non-profit organizations
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

This San Francisco Post Office Is the Only Address Some Residents Have | KQED

General Delivery allows people without a permanent address to receive mail by picking it up at the post office, providing a vital service for the unhoused community.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Is your Oakland City Council member showing up? On the podcast

City Hall reporters Eli Wolfe and Natalie Orenstein tracked every Oakland City Council vote in 2025 - all 138 of them at full council meetings, plus 519 more at committee meetings - to find out how your representative is doing the most basic part of the job.
East Bay (California)
Mission District
fromKqed
4 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

'I want to see her back:' District 9 closes ranks around Jackie Fielder, wary of mayoral pick

District 9 leaders support Supervisor Jackie Fielder's recovery and hope she remains in office despite her plans to resign.
#community-service
Mission District
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

How San Francisco is getting cleaner one free beer and taco at a time

Volunteers in San Francisco participate in community cleanups, led by Vincent Yuen, collecting significant amounts of trash and fostering community engagement.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

How San Francisco is getting cleaner one free beer and taco at a time

Volunteers in San Francisco participate in community cleanups, led by Vincent Yuen, collecting significant amounts of trash and fostering community engagement.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Is the tide finally turning on the 'abundance agenda?' - 48 hills

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is not a radical leftist institution, and its research economists are not Nimbys, or socialists, or anything other than classically trained academics who look at data. So it's interesting that two Federal Reserve researchers have just published a paper that adds to the clear evidence that "constraints" on the supply of private-market housing have little to do with the lack of affordability in cities like San Francisco.
Real estate
Mission District
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Weekend Roundup: Activists Install Posts in S.F., Hopkins Fight Renews in Berkeley - Streetsblog San Francisco

Activists installed temporary traffic calming infrastructure at a deadly San Francisco intersection after a child was killed, demonstrating that safety improvements can be implemented quickly when city officials delay action.
SF politics
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

SF 2026: Let's Talk About All These Elections

San Francisco voters face numerous 2026 contests and measures: Pelosi's seat, supervisor and school board races, public defender race, transit tax, and affordable housing bonds.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

17 Reasons why?

I got my start in newspapers at the Albuquerque Tribune in the city where I was born and raised. Like many local news outlets, The Tribune no longer exists. I left daily newspapers after working at The New York Times for the business, foreign and city desks. Lucky for all of us, it is still here.
Mission District
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