News across Greater San Francisco

6 things to know — Former Motel 6 reopens as affordable housing
6 things to know — Former Motel 6 reopens as affordable housing Also: Richmond wins a statewide award for community programs; a forum tackles refinery flaring at Chevron; Contra Costa launches a transit program for older adults.
City Council to Consider Exclusive Negotiating Agreement
On Monday October 5th at the City Council meeting starting at 6pm in Council Chambers at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, 94901 the City Council will consider authorizing the City to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Eden Housing for the…

Bayview Shoreline Bird Sanctuary Approved But Never Built
Did you know the Bayview Drive shoreline was once planned to house a bird sanctuary? Richard Bangert reports, "The City approved a plan… to establish a natural habitat area back in 1987, but it was never implemented and faded from public consciousness."

Four New Below-Market Homes in Dublin — Apply Today!
The City of Dublin is pleased to announce the availability of four new below-market-rate (BMR) homes in eastern Dublin at the Francis Ranch development, offered by Trumark Homes.

Marshall waterfront on the market
A 17-acre property that hosts three landmark establishments on the eastern shore of Tomales Bay has been put on the market for $13 million. Its sale will mark the end of a century of ownership by a Croation émigré family—and a turning point for the town of Marshall. The site is…

Hoffman backers appeal to supes
A procession of people beseeched the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to save David Lee Hoffman’s fabled Last Resort from the wrecking ball and let the unconventional octogenarian return to the Lagunitas property he has owned for over half a century. The fate of the sprawling…

Properties Sold in Alameda September 14 – 27, 2026
Realtor® Liz Rush shares listings of the properties sold in Alameda from September 14 – 27, including size, asking, and sale price.

How Airbnb is fighting for its place on California’s coast
Residents of cities like Pacifica want to limit the presence of visitors and corporations. Companies like Airbnb want to keep their lucrative coastal listings. That tension has led to increased attempts to influence a small but powerful committee.

At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy
Some 60 people attended to listen and air their thoughts about a proposed eight-story Safeway redevelopment project in the Outer Richmond. At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy

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.

No Lockers, Just Bathrooms: What Boxer Stadium Needs To Become A Destination
Semi-pro team San Francisco City Football Club would like to use Boxer Stadium, but the conditions are lacking.

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…