News across Greater San Francisco

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

🟧 Secret Soccer Locker Rooms // Historic Building Mural Project
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Geneva Office Building's Facade To Get Temporary Artistic Transformation
San Franciscans gathered Sept. 16 to envision vibrant murals for the landmark’s turret and windows.

Black Men’s Chess League Builds Brotherhood in West Oakland
An Oakland chess league gives Black men and families space to compete, connect and grow.

Remembering 9/11 Through a Stair Climb
On September 13, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, San Rafael Fire Explorers participated in a stair climb at the San Rafael Fire Department training tower at Station 52. The Explorers climbed the equivalent of 103 stories while wearing personal protective equipment…