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San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day 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 day 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.
#ai
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway

Architecture and engineering firms must submit proposals for the Vision I-980 project, focusing on redesigning the I-980 highway.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

OpEd: Separating Substance from False Solutions, E-bike and E-moto Activity in Sacramento - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 has received the most favorable press, based on the understanding that the e-bike problem is actually an e-moto problem. The ruckus and ER visits are not caused by pedal-assist class 1 and 3 e-bikes, but by throttle devices that often fail to cut off at 20 mph, leading to safety concerns.
Alternative transportation
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 hours ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
10 hours ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
9 hours ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
fromThe Oaklandside
7 hours ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony redefined the relationship between racial equity, regionalism, and the environment, establishing a foundation for future environmental justice initiatives.
East Bay (California)
#kb-home
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters from California to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027, citing a more business-friendly environment.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters from California to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027, citing a more business-friendly environment.
New York City
fromCity Limits
12 hours ago

Will New City Rules Finally Bring More Sidewalk Sheds Down?

New York City aims to reduce construction scaffolding while ensuring safety and accessibility for pedestrians.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New Hill Bomb Event Pops Up on Telegraph Hill, Lots of Cops Show Up

A new skateboard hill-bomb event occurred on Montgomery Street, inspired by past events, but was not city-sanctioned and had more police than participants.
#san-francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Mission District

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
San Francisco

Former Saks Store on Union Square Might Become a Nordstrom

Union Square in San Francisco may see a retail revival with interest from major brands like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's for new locations.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
7 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Former Saks Store on Union Square Might Become a Nordstrom

Union Square in San Francisco may see a retail revival with interest from major brands like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's for new locations.
Boston food
fromThe Mercury News
4 hours ago

Beloved Walnut Creek sports bar finds new home in vintage downtown building

Massés Sports Bar & Grill is relocating to a new downtown Walnut Creek location after closing its previous site.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
10 hours ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
SF politics
from48 hills
17 minutes ago

What the new Chakrabarti poll really shows - 48 hills

Saikat Chakrabarti's internal poll shows him in second place, but its accuracy is questionable due to sampling biases and language limitations.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
1 hour ago

The Back Room lives!

The Great Recession, and then the pandemic, did in some of the last holdouts. But not Berkeley's Back Room, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month. The Back Room's survival is due to the passion of its founder, Sam Rudin, the musicians who love it and come back time after time to play there, and the commitment of audience members who know the experiences they have there are truly memorable.
Berlin music
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Two Arrested In Shooting Near Sam Altman's Home Following Separate Firebomb Attack

Two suspects were arrested for gunfire near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov Cocktail attack days earlier.
#lgbtq
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

PHOTOS: These cute gay engineers make us wish we studied science more - Queerty

Being openly gay in engineering fosters acceptance and community among LGBTQ+ professionals.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

STEM can be a hostile place for queer kids. Rainbow Robotics is changing the game. - LGBTQ Nation

Queer students often face exclusion in STEM, but initiatives like Rainbow Robotics are fostering inclusion and acceptance in these spaces.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 days ago

PHOTOS: These cute gay engineers make us wish we studied science more - Queerty

Being openly gay in engineering fosters acceptance and community among LGBTQ+ professionals.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

New smoothie spot on Park Blvd; Tay Ho open despite break-in

Nosh reports on East Bay restaurant openings and closings, highlighting a new smoothie spot and the resilience of Tay Ho after a burglary attempt.
Books
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

SF library book checked out before the 1906 earthquake is finally returned

A soot-stained copy of Bret Harte's poetry, lost since the 1906 earthquake, was rediscovered in the Mechanics' Institute library.
Renovation
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

Changes Underway at Jane Warner Plaza - San Francisco Bay Times

Jane Warner Plaza is undergoing renovations, including the removal of The Seed sculpture and the installation of new furniture and landscaping.
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Magical Bridge spurs lawsuit

The entrapment was so severe that emergency responders, including fire department personnel, had to use forcible methods including hatchets to pry the carousel components to free (Odette's) hand.
Portland
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
59 minutes ago

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 hours ago

San Jose residents rally to save railroad trestle - San Jose Spotlight

"San Jose was an agricultural wonderland. They called it the Valley of Heart's Delight, and most of it has been paved over and turned into high tech now. But this is a connection to our past."
California
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

'Extraordinarily rare': An unusual SF home has just hit the market for $6.5M

To find a building with this scale, flexibility, and existing group housing use in such a prime location is extraordinarily rare.
East Bay real estate
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 hour ago

Oakland Airport Plans a Big Expansion. Environmental Groups Want to Hit Pause | KQED

East Oakland faces severe health risks from pollution due to airport operations and industrial activities, impacting predominantly Black and Latino communities.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
59 minutes 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.
fromMission Local
12 hours ago

Mission Local names Joe Rivano Barros as executive editor

"Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost. In Joe, you've got a man with the talent of three men able to do the work of six men. I'm thrilled to see him succeed, and we're all succeeding because of him."
Mission District
fromArchDaily
19 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
10 hours ago

New Plan Announced to Limit Traffic Around Grand Army Plaza

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes transforming Grand Army Plaza into a pedestrian plaza to enhance safety and public space.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Countertop Fabricator Spends Big to Better Protect Workers | KQED

Crystalline silica poses serious health risks, prompting calls for stricter regulations and potential bans on its use in the industry.
East Bay food
from48 hills
1 day ago

Puff: Flying high for 420 with a full week of Space Walk fest - 48 hills

The 420 celebration Space Walk offers a week of events featuring cannabis strains and community engagement in the Bay Area.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 hours 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.
#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
11 hours ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
11 hours ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
#california
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
#housing
fromMission Local
1 day ago
SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

fromKqed
1 day ago
East Bay real estate

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
fromAol
2 days ago

Why The World's Great Bridges Mean More Than Just Getting Across

The Old Bridge in Mostar, known locally as Stari Most, was built between 1557 and 1566, its stone arch rising above the Neretva River for more than four centuries. It was destroyed in 1993 during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, then rebuilt in the early 21st century with international support. Today it stands as a symbol of reconciliation as much as a piece of Ottoman-era architecture.
Design
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Bay Area Dance Week 2026 w/ 100+ Free Events (April 24-May 3)

Bay Area Dance Week is a 10-day celebration offering free dance events for all ages and skill levels from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
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.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day 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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Rain upends trees, causes flooding in Bay Area: Here's a recap of Level 2 storm impact

Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding and downed trees across the Bay Area, impacting events and prompting safety warnings.
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Photos: Bayview-Hunters Point in black-and-white

C.C. Chatman offered a personal touch to the community by inviting me to her home for a meal, saying, 'Tell me what you want to eat.' Her pork chops and sides rivaled anything from my hometown of New Orleans.
East Bay food
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

The San Francisco tech world's most boring shoe is finally dead

Allbirds, once a dominant shoe brand for tech workers, sold for $39 million, marking a significant decline from its peak valuation.
California
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Graffiti Bridge in rural Bay Area was 'worth saving' from Caltrans

The Stevenson Bridge is closing for six months for rehabilitation to ensure its safety and longevity against earthquakes.
#bay-area-transit
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 hours ago

Bay Area transit agencies are seeing ridership climb as gas prices rise, weather improves

Bay Area transit agencies are experiencing a significant increase in ridership, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street: Progress on Folsom Streetscape Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Folsom Streetscape Project aims to improve traffic safety and livability along this important corridor, prioritizing non-motorized modes of travel as part of the City's Vision Zero high-injury network.
SOMA, SF
#bart
San Francisco
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Why do George and Gracie, the voices making BART announcements, sound so ancient?

BART's robotic announcements remain outdated despite advancements in technology and real-time information systems.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week 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.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Monday Morning Headlines: North Beach Caught Off Guard By Surprise Fireworks

A surprise fireworks show by Computers and Structures, Inc. occurred on the Embarcadero, lasting ten minutes and unannounced to the neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Sunset Dunes One Year Out: They Built It, and People Came - Streetsblog San Francisco

Sunset Dunes park celebrates its one-year anniversary with over 1.7 million visitors, boosting local businesses and enhancing community engagement.
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street Update: Alameda's Central Avenue Project Nears Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Central Avenue project is expected to improve safety for all street users and to reduce vehicle delays. The project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways, three roundabouts, resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced pedestrian crossings and street trees/raingardens.
Alternative transportation
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

"Off the Grid" Fort Mason Night Market w/ 110+ Vendors (2026 Kickoff)

Fort Mason Night Market returns in 2026 with food trucks, craft vendors, and live music on the waterfront from April to December.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

The Kirkham Neck-Down Worked for Safety, So San Francisco Removed it - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA removed the neck-down safety feature on Kirkham, replacing it with speed humps and median islands despite evidence of its effectiveness in slowing traffic.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op-ed: Sausalito Continues its Quest to Delay Crosswalk Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

California's AB 413 daylighting law mandates 20-foot clear zones at crosswalks to improve pedestrian visibility, yet Sausalito has delayed implementation 14 months after the January 2025 effective date while pursuing a $63,000 consultant contract.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: 'Hardened Daylighting' Works. Paint Alone, Not so Much - Streetsblog San Francisco

Physical barriers in daylighted intersection zones significantly improve safety; paint or parking prohibitions alone do not and can worsen conditions.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
San Francisco
fromThe Bold Italic
4 weeks ago

San Francisco Doesn't Have Air Conditioning. Here's How We Survive.

San Francisco experiences extreme temperature variations across neighborhoods due to geography, with some areas 25 degrees warmer than others during heat waves, requiring residents to understand their specific microclimate for survival.
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