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Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, just a day after she announced that she would be retiring following 39 years in Congress, presented the 2025 Legends Award to NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt visionary and LGBTQ+ activist Cleve Jones. Legendary drag artist and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet, seen in the video, was the emcee of the event, which took place at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco on November 7, 2025.

Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! Inner Circle Thursdays Every Thursday | 9pm 'til late White Rabbit, 3138 Fillmore St., SF Inner Circle is alwaysFree with RSVP Follow Inner Circle on Instagram for monthly lineup, photos, mixes, and more!

Celebrate the season with creativity and community at the International Art Museum of America's Holiday Art Fair! Join us for a vibrant day filled with art, music, and festive cheer as we showcase the incredible work of over 30 talented local vendors and artists. Enjoy browsing unique, handcrafted gifts and stunning artwork, perfect for the holidays, while savoring delicious small bites and grooving to the sounds of a live DJ. Whether you're an art lover, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for a fun day out, this event is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season.

The Detour hosts "Free Play Tuesday" with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying delicious craft beer & cocktails. Free Play Tuesdays First Tuesday of the Month (4pm 'til Midnight) The Detour, 2200 Market St, SF FREE unlimited play wristband with any drink/food purchase from bar - includes all 40+ video games plus two featured pinball machines.

I'm not a big fan of rock memoirs they're the most predictable, name-droppy, sub-literature experiences. The Royal We certainly isn't name-droppy Bottum doesn't even use the surnames of his bandmates. And while he outlines the group's origins and early development, this takes a back seat to his youth escapades in San Francisco, before the internet, before that city got ruined.

Being immigrants, they knew what it's like to have the struggle, right?

Bob's got its start in the 1950s when an entrepreneur named Bob opened a modest donut shop on Polk Street. In the 1970s, Elinor, a single mom and Korean immigrant, bought the shop and ran it while raising two kids. After her sudden passing in 2001, her son Don and his wife Aya, just in their early twenties and raising three young children, took over.

It seems that San Francisco City Hall's solution to our post-COVID economic doldrums is to just add alcohol to everything. From boozy night markets and entertainment zones to to-go cocktails and lots of new liquor licenses, we seem to have a pretty one-dimensional strategy to get people out to venues and events. And that's to make it easier for people to buy alcohol there.

"Luciano still roasts occasionally," Haas recently told Daily Coffee News. "He comes in in the mornings and will roast and will run the register. At 81 years young, he's certainly earned his retirement, but he's a fixture here."

You've probably read plenty of recent news stories about how San Francisco is a failed city. Our infrastructure is crumbling, our streets are scary, our social fabric is torn and frayed. Most of that stuff is false. Yes, San Francisco has issues, but they're the same problems nearly all US cities are facing as they struggle to reorient themselves to our new, post-pandemic economic reality. The "doom loop" narrative that's often repeated in the national press is a gross exaggeration.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins told ABC7, "We are pleased to announce Mr. Gathron has been found guilty of numerous counts. Most importantly in the murder of Mrs. Huang, an 88-year-old grandmother who simply out doing her morning exercise. He is now being held accountable, finally, after so many years for this family having to wait to receive justice."

Get into the holiday spirit at Kimochi Silver Bells, a festive community arts and crafts fair featuring more than 70 local vendors offering Asian themed and Asian inspired gifts, jewelry, art, and treats. Discover one-of-a-kind holiday finds, enjoy delicious food, and support seniors throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Every purchase helps fund Kimochi's programs and services for older adults in our community.

If you're one of the roughly 112,000 people in San Francisco receiving benefits through CalFresh - the state's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, sometimes referred to as food stamps - you'll be receiving a prepaid grocery card this week from the city. But the White House warned that payments would still only be half of people's regular benefits, and that there could be lengthy delays before EBT cards are reloaded. And on Tuesday, Trump threatened to once again withhold SNAP payments entirely. If you're a San Francisco resident using CalFresh, here's what to know about getting your prepaid grocery card - from how to activate your card to how much money the card will contain. Only one card will be sent to San Francisco CalFresh users, and you'll have to activate your card by December 31 for it to remain valid.

The annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting event returns December 3, 4-7pm! Add this fun, free, family-friendly event to your holiday calendar; featuring festive performances, with the night's lineup including music, performances, and appearances from The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, Christmas VIPs and the man-of-the-hour: Santa! This event features holiday entertainment, "snow" flurries, free holiday crafts with SF Etsy in the Makers Village, festive bites and drinks, and a toy giveaway for 500+ children!

When a Super Bowl event comes in, sometimes an individual region or a city will feel like this is theirs versus another and our job is to make the Super Bowl feel like it's everyone's,

KitKat graced the counters of Randa's Market on 16th Street, near the historic Roxie Theater in the Mission District. KitKat was first introduced on the store's Instagram page six years ago, quickly winning over the hearts of customers. He wasn't a surly or suspicious cat - he could be seen playing with someone's dangling hoodie drawstrings; snoozing in front of shelves with liquor bottles; inside a cardboard box marked with his name; greeting the neighborhood dogs; even dressing up as Santa Claus.

"Playland at 43rd Avenue,"

As far as mid-life crises go, Phil Griffiths' wife stacks his career in stand-up comedy as better than a drug addiction but worse than him having a mistress. Phil has opened for Joe List, Beth Stelling, Chad Daniels, Kyle Kinane, Ms. Pat, Laurie Kilmartin, Todd Glass, Jackie Kashian, and more. He has most recently performed in the Limestone, Flyover, Bergamot and SLO Comedy Festivals.

Tech hopefuls are associating themselves with San Francisco online; some say for social media clout or to attract investors. Eight rising tech workers told Business Insider that they've noticed an influx of San Francisco love online. One changed his location to San Francisco as a "manifestation." Another said they thought of it as a "heavenly land." 18-year-old Lance Yan recently made his location on X to "Waterloo | SF."

All national cuisines have history, but few wear their age as proudly as Italian food. The heritage, passed-down recipes, and restaurants run by multiple generations of the same family is a large part of what makes Italian cuisine so appealing: Eating food that's been made the same way for decades, if not centuries, feels like you're taking part in tradition.

The San Francisco City Attorney's Office secured a roughly $3 million settlement on Friday with online tobacco retailers accused of breaking the city's 2017 flavored tobacco ban. According to the SF Standard, the nicotine companies were accused of going around the ban by selling their flavored products online. In a statement, City Attorney David Chiu said the online retailers - Rogue Holdings, Swisher International, and Northerner Scandinavia - "are not above our San Francisco laws and cannot ship banned products into our city."

But those additions will come at the expense of several routes the airline is cutting, including 25% at San Francisco International Airport and others at San Jose Mineta International Airport. "These adjustments are firmly rooted in the need to be disciplined with our aircraft in 2026, as fewer new aircraft enter our fleet," an Alaska spokesperson told the Points Guy in a statement. "Although these decisions are difficult, SFO and LAX remain key markets for us."

During Mini Mornings, our mini jumpers have exclusive access to: The Matrix: 8,000 square feet of massive trampolines! The Colosseum: Throw some Dodgeballs around! The Court: A custom-shaped airtrack perfect for tumbling runs, playful bounces, and slam-dunking with a kid-friendly basketball hoop. The Playground: A colorful, kid-focused zone filled with soft obstacles and mini trampolines for free play and imagination.

Big Fun for Our Smallest Flyers! Every Monday from Noon to 1:00 PM, kids ages 2-6 get take over nearly the entire House of Air trampoline park - no big kids allowed! The Best part? Parents can jump for free alongside their kids! Mini Mornings Mondays: Noon-1pm (Summer hours) House of Air Trampoline Park, 926 Mason Street, SFBook Here - $24 per hour (Does not include socks)For Kids 2-6 Yrs Old

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A San Francisco judge denied mental health diversion for the man at the center of a double fatal hit-and-run in San Francisco nearly five years ago on New Year's Eve. Troy McAlister is facing vehicular manslaughter charges for the deaths of 27-year-old Hanako Abe and 60-year-old Elizabeth Platt in a SoMa crosswalk. McAlister was on parole and allegedly driving a stolen vehicle at the time. The case was previously instrumental in the recall of former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

San Francisco criminal court clerks issued a "cry for help" on Monday, threatening to strike for three days if the court did not respond to their demands for more staff and better training to handle an influx of criminal cases. After 11 hours of negotiations, the clerks' union and the court's bargaining team came to a tentative agreement on Tuesday night.

In October, Immigration and Customs Enforcement made just seven arrests at San Francisco immigration courts, a steep reduction after months of routinely detaining immigrants after their hearings. There have been no arrests of immigrants attending hearings at the immigration court at 630 Sansome St. since Oct. 3, according to Milli Atkinson, a lawyer with the San Francisco Bar Association who closely monitors ICE actions there. At 100 Montgomery St., the city's other immigration courthouse, the last arrest recorded by Mission Local was on Aug. 20.

"This measure would hinder the city's comeback by making rides more expensive and hurting drivers," said CJ Macklin, director of communications at Lyft. "This would be particularly devastating for low-income communities who struggle to even access the Muni system and depend on ride-share to get around. It's the wrong move for San Francisco."

Sunday, November 2nd, 7pm - 12am Loft / 21+ / Limited Capacity Want free entry? Check out the PW Union where members get event access, drinks, skip the line, and more: www.publicsf.com/membership PublicWorks presents Homero Espinosa Lineup: Homero Espinosa Hil Huerta Priscilla Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.