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#palo-alto
California
fromPadailypost
3 hours ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
California
fromPadailypost
3 hours ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Palo Alto's safe parking program can't find case managers - San Jose Spotlight

The safe parking site in Palo Alto struggles with long-term stays due to housing challenges, with average residency around 450 days.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
13 hours ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
SF politics
fromMission Local
10 hours ago

S.F. supe candidate says GrowSF tried talking him out of race, offered to 'look into' commission seat

GrowSF attempted to persuade Albert Chow not to run against Alan Wong for District 4 supervisor, suggesting a potential city commission appointment.
#san-francisco
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
13 hours ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
Public health
from48 hills
1 day ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
#brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 hours ago
New York City

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
fromHoodline
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 hours ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
14 hours ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 hours ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
#historic-preservation
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
11 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
11 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
16 hours ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

A guide to Oakland's historic homes

Spanish settlers moved to the East Bay starting in 1776 to take land that had been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, and made it into fiefdoms of various dons like the Peraltas.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Crocker Amazon turf war moves on to the Supes

The Recreation and Park Commission recommended accepting a $28-million grant for Crocker Amazon Park's renovation, despite public opposition to certain plans.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.
Mission District
fromKqed
2 hours ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
12 hours ago

Vigil to Be Held Monday for Pedestrian Killed In SoMa Hit-and-Run

Dannielle Spillman, a 74-year-old trans woman, was fatally struck by a driver in SoMa, prompting a vigil in her honor.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

East Village residents sue to halt NYC's rushed' opening of homeless men's intake center in neighborhood | amNewYork

Residents sued to stop a new men's intake center, claiming the plan lacked sufficient public review and was rushed forward.
fromsfist.com
23 hours ago

Monday Morning Headlines: 41-Story Hotel/Office Tower Near Jackson Square Adds Equity Partner

The 7.5M undersea earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan prompted a brief tsunami warning early Monday, felt hundreds of miles away in Tokyo.
LA real estate
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 days ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
#oakland
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Podcast: Encampment changes, EZ's Lounge warnings, airport expansion fight

Oakland City Council enacts new encampment policy to enhance towing of RVs and closure of camps.
fromKqed
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
5 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

With Supe Wong absent, District 4 candidates blast 'big money' and mayor's influence

Candidates in the Sunset District race criticized the influence of money from developers and independent committees on the election process.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
#housing
California
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
from48 hills
1 week ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

California
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
from48 hills
1 week ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

#valencia-live
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
#civic-center-soundtrack
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
#affordable-housing
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Supes approve affordable senior housing project-but discussion raises larger issue - 48 hills

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
from48 hills
2 months ago
SF politics

Supes approve affordable senior housing project-but discussion raises larger issue - 48 hills

NYC real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF SoMa businesses say weekend Caltrans roadwork on I-80 chased customers away: 'Kind of slow'

Eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is closed for repaving, causing detours and reduced business for local shops.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Mountain View to replace downtown parking lot with hotel - San Jose Spotlight

A developer is set to transform two downtown parking lots into a hotel and office development, potentially generating significant revenue for the city.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

DUI Suspect Crashes Into Powell-Market Cable Car Turnaround, Prompting Overnight Closure

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 weeks 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.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SFPD Arrests Driver In Chinatown Crash That Killed One Pedestrian, Injured Another

The gentleman was trying to park in a parking spot and lost control of his vehicle, drove across the street and unfortunately hit two folks on the sidewalk.
San Francisco
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
21 hours ago

District 5 San Jose candidates speak on progressive priorities - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates in the District 5 San Jose City Council race focus on addressing the city's affordability crisis through progressive policy platforms.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Original home of ChatGPT hits the market for $1.5M

The San Francisco apartment where OpenAI was founded is on the market for $1,545,000.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 day ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

4805 Mission has been almost finished for nearly a decade. Neighbors want to know why.

The construction of 4805 Mission St. remains unfinished over a decade after its start, causing community frustration and complaints.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
#community-events
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
Mission District
fromMission Local
6 days ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
from48 hills
2 months ago

Finally, a media breakthrough of the pro-Yimby narrative that has dominated press and politics - 48 hills

A major, unheralded source of their success is the mainstream media's virtual blackout of their critics. By 'mainstream media,' I mean venues ranging from Mother Jones to The Wall Street Journal, as well as NPR. Thanks to its reach and stature, the liberal New York Times is the most influential pro-Yimby censor. When did you last read a serious challenge to Yimby orthodoxy in the Times, other than in the readers' comments? Never.
US politics
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Kristof: Gentrification isn't all bad. How to bring back the American dream

Children who move into redeveloped mixed-income neighborhoods experience significantly improved educational outcomes and upward mobility, while adults show little economic benefit.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

As a Bay Area highway landmark decays, new owners take over property

If, while driving between San Francisco and Sacramento in 1930, you were suddenly struck by a powerful hankering for dairy, there was only one place on your mind: the Milk Farm. Its reputation was legendary. Pony rides, apple pies and 10 cents for all the milk you could drink. In the early days of the American highway system, there were few places like the Dixon roadside stop.
Food & drink
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 month ago

16th and Mission: A Bermuda triangle of vice that eludes zoning

San Francisco's 16th and Mission intersection struggles with persistent drug dealing and illegal vending despite mayoral enforcement efforts, complicated by grandfathered zoning exemptions and vulnerable resident populations including children and school students.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks 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
Mission District
fromKqed
3 weeks 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.
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

In S.F., finding housing is hard. For immigrants, it's even harder.

Undocumented immigrants in San Francisco face severe housing barriers due to documentation requirements, high costs, and limited affordable options, forcing many into substandard housing through informal rental markets.
fromSfstandard
1 month ago

Paving the way for a new and improved 'Dirt Alley'

It's hard to imagine who else would buy this alley, especially for the price that we did. But we're able to do a cool project, and she's able to get out of this mess. Like many of Walz's projects, the alley's transformation will start online, where people will compete to be part of the design process.
San Francisco
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Mission District Development Redesigned but Opposition Remains

In an attempt to assuage concerns that the proposed four-story building to replace the shuttered Western Plywood warehouse at 2600 Harrison Street in the Mission is incompatible with the "design, scale and mass" of the neighborhood, Kerman Morris Architects has redesigned the project. The new design reduces the street-level wall along Harrison, includes a more open Production, Distribution & Repair (PDR) space, and adds an area with benches and raised planters along the street.
SF politics
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