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Macy’s ends 30-year tradition of paying for the Union Square Christmas tree

(KRON) — After more than 30 years, Macy’s will not pay for a Christmas tree in Union Square. Instead, a real tree will start a new holiday tradition. The decades-long tradition of the Macy’s-funded tree lighting up Union Square around the holidays will instead be replaced by a real tree funded by the city.

San Francisco, CA · 1d
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San Francisco Chronicle

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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.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

CBS San Francisco

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For final time, Highway 101 in San Francisco closed for weekend roadwork. Here's what to know.

The last in a series of closures of Highway 101 at Hospital Curve in San Francisco for repaving will take place this weekend, Caltrans said.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Newsom appoints Nate Ballard to state board 5 years after Napa domestic violence case

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime political adviser and former San Francisco aide to the State Historical Resources Commission, five years after he was sentenced in a domestic violence case.

California · 1d

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Stanford Pitches Eight-Story, 194-Unit Housing Tower at Research Park's El Camino Gateway

A parking lot that currently serves Rivian's local branch at 3300 El Camino Real could soon become the site of an eight-story apartment building with 194 units, paired with a three-story office building, under a new proposal from Stanford University. Of those apartments, 39 — or 20% of the total — would be reserved for households earning up to 80% of the area median income.

Palo Alto, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Ava DuVernay has a warning after the midterms: Losers are ‘making plans’

“Selma” director Ava DuVernay used the SFFilm Doc Stories premiere of “14th” to urge post-election action on civil rights and democracy.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Valkyries fans stun SFMTA, BART: 'The fever is real'

Muni recorded approximately 600,000 trips for Wednesday's championship parade.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

San Francisco Examiner

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Annual report shows sharp rise in child homelessness in San Francisco

This year’s Point-in-Time Count found a significant increase in the number of homeless children in San Francisco over the last two years, which local experts and advocates say is in line with a rising need for support for homeless families. The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing presented its full report on data from the Point-in-Time Count conducted in January to the Homelessness Oversight Commission on Thursday. The Point-in-Time Count is conducted every two years as part of a federally mandated evaluation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The collected data are often used to shape policy decisions. The 2026 report was meant to be released last month, but it was delayed until just after the election. The report showed a 27% increase in homelessness among children since the 2024 count — from 618 to 786. Of those counted, 190 were unsheltered, according to the report. This year’s count included changes to its methodology — for instance, the tally was conducted in the morning rather than at night, which advocates have said makes it more challenging to compare the results with previous years. “The PIT Count is never a perfect count,” said Christin Evans, who

San Francisco, CA · 23h

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Ten Children’s Adoptions Finalized at San Francisco Courthouse

Ten children’s adoptions were finalized Thursday at San Francisco’s Civic Center Courthouse, where more than 100 family members and friends gathered for a National Adoption Day celebration, SFGATE reported. Juvenile court Judge Roger Chan presided. San Francisco Human Services Commissioner Scott Kahn said the city’s Human Services Commission had approved a resolution in October proclaiming November 2026 National Adoption Month, according to the report.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Mosswood Duplex Site Could Become 18-Unit Building Near MacArthur BART

A two-story duplex at 425 W MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland could soon be torn down and replaced with a three-story, 18-unit apartment building, according to newly filed permits. The site sits in the Mosswood neighborhood of North Oakland, just one block from Mosswood Community Center and Park. New permits have...

Oakland, CA · 2d

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California Grade Separation Projects Receive Over $100MM

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $90.4 million for the Broadway Grade Separation Project in Burlingame, California. Another $15.5 million was secured for the final design of the Mary Avenue Grade Separation in Sunnyvale. Broadway Grade Separation. The award comes as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. Caltrain applied...

Burlingame, CA · 1d

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Corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao centers on collapse of Evolutionary Homes

The collapse of Evolutionary Homes took center stage Thursday in the federal bribery and corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three other defendants, as business partner Mario Juarez delivered emotional testimony about the company's downfall and an alleged violent attack that led him to go to police.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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San Francisco rents hitting new highs

A new report shows San Francisco rents continue to hit new highs, driven in part by the growth of the AI & tech industries. Crystal Chen of rental marketplace Zumper joins The Nine to discuss the trends renters are facing in trying to find a new place to live.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Jane Kim Defeats Well-Funded Opponent In Race for California Insurance Commissioner

Former SF Supervisor Jane Kim declared victory Friday in the race for state insurance commissioner, despite millions spent supporting her opponent or attacking her campaign, after she ran on a proposal for publicly funded disaster insurance. Jane Kim declared victory Friday morning at Dolores Park, where she addressed a crowd...

California · 1d

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SF nearly sent a gay politician to Congress in 1987. Scott Wiener will finish the mission

In 1987 in Turnersville, New Jersey, a conservative slice of farm country where subdivisions had begun sprouting up across old fields, a self-described nerdy, introverted, 17-year-old Scott Wiener — a young Jewish boy whom his graduating class would later dub “most studious” — was about to admit something to himself.

San Francisco, CA · 21h

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Palo Alto Veteran's Childhood Dream Takes Flight in Halloween Walker Costume

Charles Mangee had wanted an airplane since childhood. He never owned one, but staff at his Palo Alto senior living community built an aircraft costume around his walker for Halloween, according to Palo Alto Daily Post. Mangee is a retired U.S. Air Force captain who has carried that childhood dream...

Palo Alto, CA · 15h

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‘It doesn’t pencil’: The brutal math of why developers won’t build in SF

Rents are soaring and homes sell for millions over asking. So why can’t developers make the numbers work?. San Francisco needs more housing. Almost everyone agrees on that. But before a single shovel hits the ground, a project has to “pencil out,” and right now, almost nothing does.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Josh Rowan, who helped transform Oakland, is out as city transportation head

Just a day after Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference claiming a reelection mandate, it appears she’s already shaking up City Hall. City of Oakland staff were notified today of major changes in the city’s executive leadership as Josh Rowan, the transportation department director since spring of 2024, was replaced on an interim basis by Megan Wier, the department’s assistant director.

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Bay Area transit agencies celebrate RTM’s passage with toasts, cheers, sighs of relief

At The Cordial in San Francisco election night, dozens of people who had campaigned for the Regional Transit Measure celebrated when it became apparent their hard work had paid off. “RTM, RTM, RTM,” the crowd chanted. As the initial results came in, some in the crowd shrieked and embraced,...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

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Theo Ellington declares victory in San Francisco District 10 supervisor race

Theo Ellington declared victory in his campaign for San Francisco District 10 supervisor on Thursday. He had 65% of the vote in the final round of the ranked choice voting process. District 10 includes Bayview-Hunters Point, Potrero Hill, Visitacion Valley and Candlestick Point neighborhoods. Ellington was born and raised in...

San Francisco, CA · 2d