News across Greater San Francisco

Blues, Brews & BBQ Brings the Fun to Washington Park
Cloudy skies couldn't scare away thousands of enthusiastic visitors from the ninth annual Blues, Brews & BBQ on Sunday, September 20. Vivian Delchamps Wolf takes a trip to Washington Park to soak up the sounds, sights, and smells of the festival that draws crowds from throughout…

Volunteers Remove 200 Pounds of Trash from Crown Beach on Coastal Cleanup Day
Small pieces of difficult to spot “microtrash” on Crown Beach pose risks to the local environment. “On the surface, the beach looks okay,” volunteer Rose Nieh told Desmond Bracken. “But if you dig deep, you’ll see little pieces everywhere.”

Letters to the Editor for September 25, 2026
In this week's Letters to the Editor, Airbnb host Michael Fisher objects to the City Council's significant new regulations on unhosted short term rentals, and Steven Smith asks voters to "consider Malia Vella’s record when deciding on a mayor this November."

Math Puzzle for September 25, 2026
Jeff Smith's Math Puzzle for September 25, 2026 – Say goodbye to cold weather, hello to the first week of autumn.

Alameda PostCast for September 25, 2026
In Episode 221, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda has a new Communications Manager. Election season heats up. Getting to the ferry gets cheaper, but the ferry may get pricier. Cleaning up the beach. And the first weekend of autumn features lots of events.

La niña y la mariposa
On Valencia Street. Photo by Mike Santiago. Mural by Amanda Lynn. La niña y la mariposa

6 things to know — Richmond opens tiny house village for unhoused youths
6 things to know — Richmond opens tiny house village for unhoused youths Also: A fundraiser for a Hercules family after a father's death; help support wild food systems restoration; Richmond's first accessible community garden opens.

Despite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond
Is Therapy a chain that triggers the city's formula retail laws? Despite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond

Physicality forms backbone of S.F. exhibit on one of Korea’s most acclaimed artists
Ha Chong-Hyun's work exemplifies hard work and a response to lived reality, and labor is the thread holding the retrospective together. Physicality forms backbone of S.F. exhibit on one of Korea’s most acclaimed artists

San Francisco unveils two new names for Cesar Chavez Street
Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco could become either 'Si Se Puede' or 'Las Campesinas' after sexual assault allegations against farmworker leader San Francisco unveils two new names for Cesar Chavez Street

Letter to the Editor: Prop. B, Let’s Not Approve the Next Scandal
No City government should gamble our precious, essential public resources on running a risky "Public Bank." Not now, not in the future, no matter how hard elected officials campaign promoting it.

Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Public Works will begin work on the Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation project on Mon. 10/5 - Thur., 12/31/26, from 9:00 pm - 5:00 am, Sun. - Thur. Expect 10 min. delays on Treat Blvd & detours on the Iron Horse Trail during construction.