News across Greater San Francisco

Bear’s-Eye View of Alameda for September 27, 2026
"September continues to be the month of canine recognition, and while National Dogs in Politics Day (September 23) does not apply to every canine, it does apply to me and my MOUF FOR MAYOR campaign," writes Mouf the Roving Reporter.

People We Meet: Pete Sferra doesn’t care what you wear — or don’t
Pete Sferra, now 71, has been a nudist for over 50 years and hangs out unclothed in the Castro "like a normal person." People We Meet: Pete Sferra doesn’t care what you wear — or don’t

Finn Will Wiggle His Way Into Your Heart
"Meet Finn, a sweet, wiggly boy who seems to find joy in just about everything. Finn came to us as a puppy with an unknown history. He has a little wobble and flop to his walk, and while medical testing has not given us a clear answer as to why, Finn certainly does not let it…

‘A very Chinese time of life’ for tech and art in Union Square
A San Francisco gallery tackles the online trend of Chinamaxxing, with everything from a cardboard horse, to 2,500 year-old poetry, to making fun of Joseph Beuys. ‘A very Chinese time of life’ for tech and art in Union Square

'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels
'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels mps-post Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:22 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (California News Service) Audio file This Sunday, a Bay Area church won’t just be blessing the congregation – they’ll be blessing 21…
5Q4: Brandy Cristelle
“I think a lot of people in the industry feel a lot of judgement from outsiders behind pole dancing/stripping—which are two very different things, by the way,” Brandi Cristelle told Gene Kahane in a recent interview. “… I want the world to see and embrace the beauty in both.”
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.”

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

Leather bars have a bone to pick with Meta’s moderation machine
LGBTQ businesses and nonprofits raise concerns of an increase in unfair social media censorship Leather bars have a bone to pick with Meta’s moderation machine

Excelsior Buzz: The comic book store is finally open. Coming soon: an arcade.
“Excelsior Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and news from the Excelsior. Got news? Send us tips at xueer@missionlocal.com. The owner of Mission: Comics & Art’s new Excelsior outlet, […] Excelsior Buzz: The comic book store is finally open. Coming soon: an arcade.
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