News across Greater San Francisco

“Stones from the River” by Ursula Hegi
A couple of weeks ago I read that the author Ursula Hegi had died. I remembered reading her “Stones from the River” back in the 1990s—it was one of Oprah’s Book Club picks in 1997, which resulted in a position on the New York Times best seller list and a print run of two million…

Nature Notebook, October 1, 2026
The sky will hopefully treat us to the sight of the Draconid meteor shower from Oct. 6 to 10, peaking on Friday, Oct. 9. Fog permitting, it may be easy to view for two reasons. It radiates from the constellation Draco, which is next to the Little Dipper, a constellation that is…

Capt. Perdomo feels your pain: Mission SFPD leader in hot seat at community meeting
Residents describe open drug use, dirty streets and slow response times, while the captain points to the limits of the law. Capt. Perdomo feels your pain: Mission SFPD leader in hot seat at community meeting

Mission Buzz: Fielder asks mayor to do better for Mission St., and it’s concha time in the old Shuggie’s
Mission Buzz is a regular update on changes, tidbits and other news from the Mission’s commercial corridors. Got news? Send to tips at tips@missionlocal.com. — District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder […] Mission Buzz: Fielder asks mayor to do better for Mission St., and it’s concha…

Meet the District 8 candidates: Should the city stop giving out drug-use supplies?
The District 8 candidates supervisor candidates share their thoughts on Mayor Daniel Lurie backing away from harm reduction measures. Meet the District 8 candidates: Should the city stop giving out drug-use supplies?

Town Newsletter | September 29, 2026
Read our latest newsletter to learn about: Artwalk Photos and Recap Tree Ordinance Updates Coming New Fairfax Ballot Box and Election Info Center Blvd. Vegetation Clearance Halloween Festivities and so much more! Subscribe to the newsletter Subscribe to get this newsletter sent…

How do you handle it when San Francisco weather gets hot?
San Francisco has famously cool summers, but it does warm up and this is how residents deal with the heat. How do you handle it when San Francisco weather gets hot?

Tilden Way / Blanding Avenue / Fernside Boulevard Roundabout Now Open to Traffic
The Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvement Project is moving along, with the new roundabout and eastern shared use pathway on Tilden Way between Broadway and Fernside Boulevard open to vehicular traffic as of Tuesday, September 29.

City Council Race Contenders in Hot Seat at Public Forum
At the Alameda Post candidate forums, Alameda's six City Council candidates contended for votes. Desmond Bracken shares the candidates' remarks on their campaign goals and funding, emergency preparedness, transportation, Measure L, and the proposed regional transit tax. Photo by…

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.

5Q4: Jonathan Moscone
"We are deeply committed to working alongside artists, businesses, community members, and the City of Alameda to build Alameda Point to become the most exciting cultural hub in the Bay Area," Jonathan Moscone, the new artistic director of Radium Arts, told Gene Kahane in a recent…

Nicholas Ziccarelli, 44, of San Francisco, CA – Obituary
Nicholas "Nico" Ziccarelli, 44, of San Francisco, formerly of Kenosha, died Sept. 14, 2026. He earned a degree in Information Technology from DeVry Chicago. Service details at Racine County Eye. Nicholas Ziccarelli, 44, of San Francisco, CA – Obituary was first posted on…