News across Greater San Francisco

Diane Laurlee Greenspan
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Diane Laurlee Greenspan, 87, Sept. 9, 2026, at home in Quincy, California, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Oakland, a daughter of the late Dorothy and Raymond Lambert. Diane was raised by her late grandparents,…

Mayor Lurie, S.F. supervisors drop Manny Yekutiel after new sexual assault claim
Mission Local is updating a chart showing who's stuck with Yekutiel and who's withdrawn support. Mayor Lurie, S.F. supervisors drop Manny Yekutiel after new sexual assault claim

Lyft to pay $272.5 million in California’s largest-ever wage theft settlement
Lyft to pay what San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu called “the largest wage and hour settlement in California history.” Lyft to pay $272.5 million in California’s largest-ever wage theft settlement

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.

High rates and underused services undermine Oakland’s fight against illegal dumping
Oakland residents face high trash rates. Auditors found underused disposal services and resources.

Mayor Ashcraft: Emergency Preparedness, Avoiding Scams, and Voting
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft relays an invitation for Emergency Preparedness Day on October 17, shares tips from APD for avoiding fraud and scams, and reminds voters to get ready for the November 3 General Election.

All Around Alameda – Markets and Music
There’s plenty of music, shopping, and sipping going on in Alameda this weekend. Check out Filipino Island Fest, rock out at the Alameda Elks local benefit concert, and shop at the Two Marys' Makers Market, Mockingbird Lane: A Halloween Market, and Main Street After Dark.

Hombre caído
At 16th and Dolores Streets. Photo by Mike Santiago. Hombre caído

5 things to do in Richmond this week
5 things to do in Richmond this week Highlights include: A harvest festival celebrates APEN's new community garden, Richmond author David Helvarg dives into the ocean's vanishing kelp forests, and 'Border Visions' spotlights five female artists.

See how they run: DJ Brookter’s fundraiser brings ‘spoonfuls of support’
DJ Brookter says he has 500,000 reasons why he's going to win the District 10 supervisor race this November See how they run: DJ Brookter’s fundraiser brings ‘spoonfuls of support’

Theo Ellington, District 10 frontrunner backed by billionaire, says he’d restrict billionaire funding
The candidate for the District 10 election also said he would not renew SFPD Flock contract, and would ban data centers. Theo Ellington, District 10 frontrunner backed by billionaire, says he’d restrict billionaire funding

Alban Vineyards founder John Alban is San Francisco Wine Auction’s Winemaker of the Year
At Alban Vineyards in Arroyo Grande, winemaker John Alban is immersed in the daily grind of harvest season, covered in grape skins and yeast while monitoring daily operations. He swapped his work clothes for formal attire to attend the 49th annual San Francisco Wine Auction at…