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Cops arrest woman accused of fraud involving multimillion-dollar SF home

(BCN) — A 42-year-old woman named in a civil lawsuit accusing her of helping fraudulently take control of a multimillion-dollar Sea Cliff home was arrested Friday at the San Francisco residence, police said. Diana Peng was arrested at about 7:30 a.m. while officers were executing a search warrant at...

San Francisco Chronicle

What do you want to see in a revived downtown San Francisco?

San Francisco’s downtown has struggled with empty storefronts and offices. Tell us what you think it needs to thrive again.

sfstandard.com

SF’s red-hot real estate market means a gold rush for luxury home stagers

When designer Darren Ankenbauer stages a home, he obsesses over every detail, from the warmth of the lighting and the titles on the bookshelf to the angle of each plush accent pillow. Once everything’s in place, there’s a final tell that assures him he has nailed the execution.

San Francisco, CA · 12h

San Francisco Chronicle

Mayor Lurie’s administration fires half of staffers in S.F. innovation office

Top officials in Mayor Daniel Lurie’s administration fired more than half the staffers in an office focused on finding innovative ways to improve San Francisco government.

hoodline.com

San Francisco Shoreline Risks: High Tides and Ocean Beach Erosion

San Francisco’s shoreline has two different hazards this weekend: high tides may affect low-lying bayfront areas, while powerful surf threatens exposed Pacific beaches. The National Weather Service Coastal Flood Advisory for San Francisco was in effect until 4 p.m. PST Friday, November 6. High-tide flooding concerns continue: Saturday’s San Francisco high tide is about 9:38 a.m., roughly 1.6 feet above normal, with possible flooding in low areas near shorelines and tidal waterways and isolated road closures possible through Nov. 13. Drivers should allow extra time, obey barricades and avoid driving through water of unknown depth.

San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Coffee Festival pours spotlight on Bay Area’s top roasters

The 10th annual coffee festival kicked off Saturday with tasting-size samples, educational panels and live music from local artists.

SFGate

Regional: Bay Area Cities Mark Da De Los Muertos With Festivals, Cultural Celebrations On Saturday

Communities across the Bay Area will mark Da de los Muertos on Saturday with cultural festivals, traditional music, dance performances, art and family activities. The celebrations begin at 10 a.m. at the Presidio Tunnel Tops and Crissy Field Center in San Francisco, where the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will host a combined Da de los Muertos and Diwali festival. A planting activity in remembrance of loved ones will begin at 10:30 a.m.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

San Francisco announces $12 million plan to improve safety near Mission District trouble spots

San Francisco is increasing nighttime police patrols near the 16th and 24th Street BART stations, with additional sheriff's deputies and support from the CHP. The city announced $12.25 million in public and private funding for safety improvements, including $9.25 million from Crankstart and $3 million from the state. SAN FRANCISCO,...

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San Francisco asks state to investigate PG&E after 40 outages

On a gray evening in the Richmond District, the lights failed without warning, and the block settled into a familiar hush. Refrigerators clicked off. A streetcar sat dark at the corner. In apartments above the shops, people reached for phone flashlights the way earlier generations reached for matches. City officials now want a formal answer to why this keeps happening. Their request, built around the record of PG&E outages SF, asks state regulators to examine at least 40 large unplanned outages since January 2026 and to decide whether the utility has met the standard the public is entitled to expect.

San Francisco, CA · 18h

SFGate

SF architectural wonder Gallery House didn't even have time to hit the market

As local Pokemon Go players already knew, the property is a showstopper.

San Francisco, CA · 14h

San Francisco Chronicle

From Big Sur to Santa Cruz, California is fortifying its coast for El Niño winter

El Niño could batter coastal California, which is still recovering from storms in 2023. The worries extend even to Santa Cruz’s famed boardwalk.

Santa Cruz, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

Can a competition measure how well you’re aging? A Bay Area expert is taking the challenge

Buck Institute CEO Eric Verdin is going to New York to compete in the Super Age Games, a new event designed to measure fitness for healthy aging.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

Pleasanton Weekly

Clearing the fog: California’s overlooked climate threat

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In movies, fog usually signals mystery, and walking into it can feel like stepping into the unknown. But in the Bay Area, fog is anything but unusual. For generations, it has followed a reliable seasonal pattern, rolling in on summer mornings and evenings. What’s...

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

berkeleyside.org

Election results in Berkeley and Alameda County

Read all Berkeleyside’s coverage of the 2026 election. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters published its latest batch of election results Friday evening. Many votes in Berkeley remain uncounted, meaning the results are preliminary and incomplete. They could change. Preliminary City Council returns show a close race in Districts...

Berkeley, CA · 2d

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 · 6h

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...

KTVU FOX 2

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 · 19h

KQED

‘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.

KQED

Valkyries Parade Helps Muni and BART Break Records, Too

At least two Bay Area public transit agencies broke post-pandemic ridership records on Wednesday, as thousands of cheering fans rode buses and trains to San Francisco’s waterfront for the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA championship parade. “Valkyries fever is very real,” said Parisa Safarzadeh, the director of communications for...