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Haight-Ashbury & Gentrification: Haight-Ashbury’s Complex Relationship with Redevelopment

Haight-Ashbury is one of the most iconic countercultural locations ever. So much so that it’s even featured on the back of the “Ultra Peachy Keen” Monster Energy can. The reason for this derives largely from the “hippie movement,” a period of the ’60s which is known for its vibrant tie-dye clothes, peace and love messaging and bohemian lifestyle that Haight Street was the paragon of.

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Federal changes threaten health insurance subsidies for 29,000 Bay Area immigrants

OAKLAND, Calif. — Covered California kicked off its 2027 open enrollment campaign Friday, Nov. 6, during a media and community event in Oakland, bringing together state health officials, healthcare advocates and community representatives to explain insurance options and financial assistance available to California residents amid significant federal policy changes.

Oakland, CA · 2d

ABC7 News Bay Area

San Francisco weighs limits on self-checkout stations

More staff, fewer self-checkout lanes? San Francisco officials are weighing new rules aimed at reducing theft and protecting retail jobs.

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Marina Safeway lawsuit will be a key test of the Wiener-Yimby agenda

Opponents of the massive Marina Safeway project, which just won fast-track approval from the city, have filed suit in federal court to slow the process down, saying the site is contaminated with toxic waste. The developer admits there are toxics in the area, but nobody has tested the land below...

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San Francisco Breaks Ground on Treasure Island Recovery Building, Eyes 2028 Finish

Gateview Ave. — Approximate Site Of 70-Bed Step-Down Community. San Francisco leaders broke ground Thursday on a six-story, 68,000-square-foot behavioral health building on Treasure Island, a project meant to add fresh recovery housing and treatment beds to a city system still straining under the weight of addiction and homelessness. Crews hope to complete the project in late 2028, putting a new facility on the island within roughly two years of the ceremonial shovel-turning.

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Alleged co-conspirator in Oakland corruption case secretly lobbied for City Hall security contract

The Oakland corruption trial playing out right now in federal court has mostly focused on two companies: the city’s curbside recycling contractor, California Waste Solutions, and a homebuilding startup called Evolutionary Homes. The owners of both companies are alleged to have bribed former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in pursuit of city contracts.

Oakland, CA · 2d

SFist

SF Basement, Buried After 1906 Earthquake, Unearthed at Construction Site on Van Ness

An excavation on Van Ness Avenue in SF led workers to the top of an old staircase, which they followed underground to discover a fully intact basement that had been sealed off since the 1906 earthquake. Alex Coburn, a staff archaeologist at engineering and environmental services firm Kleinfelder, was working...

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Bay Area cities extend or pass new moratoriums on data centers

Several Bay Area cities are pumping the brakes on data centers. While they’re not necessarily banning the facilities, they want to make sure proper regulations are in place. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and four council members have proposed a temporary pause on data centers this week, as reported by several media outlets. The council plans to vote on that next week. The city's planning commission also plans to review development standards and community benefit requirements on Wednesday.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 2d

KRON4 News

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge set for temporary westbound closure as Caltrans works on upgrades

The overnight shutdown is part of a larger effort to modernize the bridge, including a new cashless tolling system and a potential redesign of its westbound lanes. Drivers who use the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge should prepare for construction-related closures this weekend as Caltrans works on several projects to modernize the Bay Area crossing. Westbound Interstate […]

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

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SF data center boom may ‘crowd out’ city housing development

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco officials said even one new data center has the potential to stall growth of new housing and commercial spaces because of trailing energy capacities. Mayor Daniel Laurie ordered the Tuesday report after the Board of Supervisors voted last month to pass a 45-day pause on data center production to […]

San Francisco, CA · 3d

SFGate

San Francisco supervisor wants to permanently close Castro gas station

Gary McCoy is the latest San Francisco politician calling to convert gas stations into housing. “We’ve got two gas stations in the Castro,” McCoy said during the debate at the Commonwealth Club. “Do we need two gas stations in the Castro? Probably not.”. The once-ambitious policy might...

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‘They’ll be charging for air next’: Golden Gate Park visitors balk at new parking fees

Every weekday, professional dogwalker Danny McCue loads clients’ canines into his truck and drives to the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields. It’s a perfect spot to walk the dogs: There’s plenty of space and no off-leash pets that might pester him or his furry wards. But a city...

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Caltrain Gets $750 Million Boost for Long-Awaited Downtown SF Extension

The long-planned extension of Caltrain into downtown San Francisco is moving forward with the state awarding $100 million toward the Caltrain extension and committing another $650 million over multiple years. The state funding is part of nearly $1.3 billion in transportation awards announced by Governor Gavin Newsom on November 10,...

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You may focus on rain around your Oakland house, but the city says to check for a working sewer backflow device.

As of mid-November 2026, a backflow device on the sewer lateral or cleanout is a check an Oakland, California, homeowner could miss. A sewer backup can cause costly damage at home, and a backwater valve may help prevent one.

Oakland, CA · 20h

Housing Wire

Apartment rents diverge: San Francisco rises, the Sun Belt falls

RealPage reported a 1.7% year-over-year rise in October rents nationally, with the Bay Area posting the strongest gains and many Sun Belt and Florida markets still declining. Deliveries and absorption are nearing balance, and occupancy was 95%. AI Summary. America’s apartment landscape has become a tale of two opposing rent...

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Major East Bay Hospital System Cuts 70+ Jobs Across Walnut Creek and Concord

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA — One of the East Bay’s largest healthcare providers has eliminated more than 70 positions across Walnut Creek and Concord, with additional cuts in nearby communities, according to California employment records. John Muir Health, the nonprofit hospital system operating major medical centers in both cities,...

Walnut Creek, CA · 2d

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Antioch Reports $1.8 Million Budget Surplus, But Projects Future Deficit

After months of discussions surrounding budget deficits and financial challenges, the Antioch City Council was informed Tuesday that the city closed Fiscal Year 2025-26 with a preliminary $1.8 million surplus, largely due to expenditures coming in significantly below projections. However, the financial outlook remains challenging, with the city now projecting...

Antioch, CA · 2d

SFGate

Regional: Planned Closure Of State Route 4 East Of Discovery Bay Rescheduled For Nov. 22

The planned closure of State Route 4 east of Discovery Bay has been postponed due to a stormy weather forecast, Caltrans officials announced Thursday. The full closure was originally scheduled for Sunday and is now expected to happen on Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Article continues below...

Discovery Bay, CA · 2d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Retro Charm Of This Drive-Thru Dairy In California

There’s a drive-thru in Pleasanton, California that has absolutely nothing to do with burgers, fries, or anything you’d eat while steering with one knee. Meadowlark Dairy serves soft-serve ice cream through a window, and once you’ve experienced it, every other drive-thru in your life will feel like a letdown.

Pleasanton, CA · 3d

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