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Planning Commission rejects plan to save low income people from displacement

Sup. Chyanne Chen has introduced legislation that would require developers who demolish housing in vulnerable communities replace existing affordable units with new units at the same price. It’s a pretty basic concept. As Chen noted at a Planning Commission hearing Thursday, a developer who tears down a five-unit building in...

San Francisco, CA · 5h

SFGate

Shoppers camped out 2 days in advance for the new Costco in Vallejo

The new store has been in the works for 15 years.

Vallejo, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

Johnny Foley, namesake of famed San Francisco Irish pub, dies at 94

Johnny Foley’s name has been attached to one of San Francisco’s best-known Irish pubs since 1998.

San Francisco, CA · 10h

San Francisco Chronicle

New S.F. cancer program targets ‘growing and under-recognized’ disease in women

A new program at Sutter Health’s CPMC in San Francisco is offering lung cancer scans alongside mammograms, aiming to reach women who may not qualify for standard screening.

San Francisco, CA · 20h

San Francisco Chronicle

Flag football championships: Las Lomas completes perfect season with NCS Division 2 title

Las Lomas-Walnut Creek capped a 24-0 flag football season with a 19-0 win in the NCS Division 2 title game Saturday. Other section champs included San Ramon Valley, Cardinal Newman and Menlo School.

Walnut Creek, CA · 9h

San Francisco Chronicle

Sean Penn tells San Francisco crowd why he thinks Ukraine can prevail after U.S. midterms

The three-time Oscar-winning actor introduced the Ukraine war documentary “Black Sunflowers” at SFFilm Doc Stories.

San Francisco, CA · 12h

theorion.com

Police Blotter: Individuals broke into the University Softball Field

This story reviews the University Police Department’s daily crime logs. An Orion reporter spoke with Sgt. Jared Gleason for more information regarding certain logged events from last week, Nov. 1 to 6. Monday, Nov. 2. Call Type: Petty Theft. Officers responded to a call outside of Esken Hall after...

theindianeye.com

San Francisco Mayor Lurie hosts first-ever Diwali celebration at City Hall

San Francisco City Hall hosted its first-ever Diwali celebration on November 4, 2026, bringing together Indian and American dignitaries, city officials and community leaders to mark the Festival of Lights and celebrate the Indian-American community’s cultural contributions. The event was organised by Indiaspora and attended by India’s Consul General...

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‘Blue Tsunami’ Impresses Bay Area Voters. There’s More Work to Do, They Say

The 2026 midterm elections were historic for Democrats, but those who kept the Golden State blue are adamant that now is not the time for party leaders to get complacent. Bay Area voters rallied in San Francisco and San José on Saturday to celebrate a “tsunami” of firsts and accomplishments for the Democratic Party – multiple flipped red-to-blue seats, the first-ever Black female governor in the country and the first Muslim member of the Senate, to name a few – in what many say is a repudiation of President Donald Trump and the issues that took priority in his Make America Great Again movement.

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Oakland Diwali festival celebrates South Asian culture, diversity and community

The Oakland Diwali festival brought hundreds together for a colorful celebration of South Asian culture, featuring dance performances, music and free food. Produced by City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, the growing Festival of Lights aims to celebrate diversity and create a sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds.

Oakland, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

Fort Mason's Coffee Festival Turns 10, Pours Into Weekend With Sold-Out Deals

Coffee lovers are converging on Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture this weekend as the 10th annual San Francisco Coffee Festival kicked off Saturday, drawing Bay Area roasters, baristas and caffeine devotees for two days of tastings, panels and live music. The event runs 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday across four three-hour sessions, with doors open through Nov. 8 at the Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Blvd.

San Francisco, CA · 14h

TODAY.com

San Francisco Mayor on Efforts to Revitalize the City

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie was elected on a platform of fixing issues of income inequality, homelessness, open drug use, and corruption at city hall. Now, the California city is in the midst of a comeback, with a strict crime crackdown and an influx of money from an "AI gold rush." In this week's Sunday Spotlight, NBC's Sam Brock sits down with Mayor Lurie, as well as former Apple design chief Jony Ive, to discuss their faith in the city.

San Francisco, CA · 17h

sfstandard.com

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Newsom appoints Nate Ballard and his backer in domestic violence case to state posts

As he wraps up his final weeks in office, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed his former spokesperson, Nate Ballard, a seat on a state commission (opens in new tab). A day earlier, he announced another appointment (opens in new tab) of a former San Francisco supervisor who vouched for Ballard when he was being prosecuted on domestic violence charges.

California · 1d

News Channel 312

Three-diculous! Gauchos tie program record for made 3-pointers in blowout win

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - UCSB tied a program record with 18 made three-pointers in a 90-67 home win over Oakland. Eight different Gauchos hit at least one three-pointer and as a team UCSB was 18-for-29 Viljami Vartiainen came off the bench and scored a game-high 20 points, making 5 for 9 from 3-point The post Three-diculous! Gauchos tie program record for made 3-pointers in blowout win appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Santa Barbara, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s Elizabeth Holmes look-alike contest: Turtlenecks, lipstick and laughter

A contest to find the doppelgängers of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and filmmaker Nathan Fielder drew hundreds of people to San Francisco’s Lafayette Park.

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Ball Exclusives

Houston Takes on California Sunday at Tahoe Blue Event Center

The Houston Cougars and the California Golden Bears meet on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8:30 p.m. ET. The post Houston Takes on California Sunday at Tahoe Blue Event Center appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Houston, TX · 11h

hoodline.com

S.F. Supervisor Pitches $30 SFO Minimum Wage, but He's Out by Year's End

A San Francisco supervisor wants to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour for thousands of workers at San Francisco International Airport by 2030, covering baggage handlers, wheelchair attendants, car rental staff and aircraft cabin cleaners. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman's proposal would not touch pay for employees at airport cafes, restaurants and retail shops in the terminals. But Mandelman will leave office at the end of 2026, before the bill can reach the full Board of Supervisors for a vote.

Santa Barbara Independent