News across Greater San Francisco

Two Birds from Alameda – September 24, 2026
Seagull asks our candidates a burning question in the latest installment of our weekly strip drawn by Alameda cartoonist, Brice.

Review: Smuin Ballet’s French Kiss
The company and its director have shown due reverence to the past without being trapped in it. Review: Smuin Ballet’s French Kiss

Prop. 40 Is Winning. So Are the Measures That Could Undo It.
California voters favor the billionaire tax — and Props. 41 and 42, which could prevent it from taking effect. New PPIC data show a surprising number of voters support both.

Ifs, ands, or…
At Geneva Avenue and Paris Street. Photo by Beth Winegarner. Ifs, ands, or…

7 things to do in Richmond this week
7 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: Richmond's working waterfront opens to the public for Ports Day, the Richmond Annex neighborhood turns 100 and a tacos and tequila fundraiser benefits local youths.

Warring slates will face off in S.F. school board race, and one’s got a lot more cash
It’s tech-backed GrowSF vs. the teachers union vs. the Parent Coalition in the San Francisco school board race. Warring slates will face off in S.F. school board race, and one’s got a lot more cash

S.F. Democratic Party stands behind Flock surveillance cameras in sweeping vote
Two Democratic committee members work for Flock, but were allowed to vote regardless S.F. Democratic Party stands behind Flock surveillance cameras in sweeping vote

Real Estate: John M. Lee
For decades, San Francisco’s west side was treated as the City’s quieter real estate bet: foggy residential blocks, family-run businesses, immigrant commercial corridors and rows of single-family homes that felt comparatively attainable by local standards. That old assumption is…

Tillage Coworking Creates Community Among Remote Workers
Tillage, a coworking space, is nearing its 11th month operating in the Inner Sunset District.

Tchotchke-shop chain draws ire of Clement Street merchants
The city’s planning commission will soon vote on whether to allow Therapy Stores, a formula retail chain store, to open on Clement Street. Tchotchke-shop chain draws ire of Clement Street merchants

More and more S.F. residents are losing insurance. Can the city fill the gap?
Enrollment in Healthy San Francisco, city’s health program for the uninsured, has risen 39 percent since January More and more S.F. residents are losing insurance. Can the city fill the gap?

City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes
City council wants proof that license-plate readers solve crimes City staff will compile Flock camera data for review while police warn that this delay could leave them without working cameras by the end of the year.