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Sausalito Red-Tags Historic Trident Building, Owner Threatens Lawsuit

City officials in Sausalito posted a pink unsafe-building placard on the waterfront landmark at 558 Bridgeway on Oct. 29, interrupting a private party for 40 Silicon Valley executives mid-event. The notice warned that entering or occupying the venue, its piers and its parking lot could result in serious injury or death. The sudden closure has since escalated into a legal standoff between the city and the property's owner.

Sausalito, CA · 1d

Courthouse News Service

Star witness in trial of former Oakland mayor asked about bank forgeries

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — In his fourth day of testimony, a controversial Oakland businessman and political mover was faced with bank statements he is accused of doctoring, as part of the defense’s effort to paint him as an unreliable witness in a case implicating former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao and other local entrepreneurs in a bribery and corruption scheme.

Oakland, CA · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

Popular Oakland nightclub to close; no reason given

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular Oakland nightclub is closing abruptly at the end of the month. Ask a Pro: "Can I Convert $500K to Roth and Avoid the 35% Bracket?"This quiz matches over 50,000 people each month with vetted financial advisors.SmartAsset |. Crybaby to close. Local perspective:. Crybaby, located on...

Oakland, CA · 3h

sfstandard.com

SF guarantees eviction lawyers for tenants. Good luck getting one

As San Francisco rents skyrocket, evictions are spiking as well. In 2025, there were 3,600, the most in a decade. The number looks likely to jump even higher in 2026. This is stretching a city program meant to provide lawyers to tenants facing eviction to the breaking point. The Tenant Right to Counsel program promises to provide full-scope representation in every eviction but was designed to handle around 2,500 cases annually.

San Francisco Chronicle

Sean Penn tells S.F. 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 · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

A beloved San Francisco burger chain is finally opening in Union Square. Lurie will cut the ribbon

The San Francisco-founded burger chain is finally taking over its Union Square kiosk, with free samples and a mayoral ribbon-cutting Tuesday.

San Francisco Chronicle

Major new cancer treatment center about to open in Oakland

Sutter Health and Stanford Medicine are opening a new, five-story cancer center in Oakland that they hope will be a regional “one-stop shop” for outpatient oncology care in the East Bay.

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Pittsburg City Council Directs Staff to Open Fire Pits, More Work on Open Flame Ordinance

The Pittsburg City Council unanimously approved a motion to move forward with opening the new fire pits at Central Harbor Park while directing staff to revisit a proposed ordinance regulating open fires and barbecues in city parks and public spaces. At its Nov. 2 meeting, the Pittsburg City Council was...

Pittsburg, CA · 2d

ABC7 News Bay Area

San Francisco gives final approval to controversial Marina Safeway redevelopment project

The San Francisco Planning Department has given final approval to plans to demolish the iconic Marina Safeway and replace it with a new store underneath hundreds of apartments, despite the project facing significant opposition from neighbors and city leaders.

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ABC7 News Bay Area

Free 'Sandbag Saturdays' kick off in San Francisco ahead of predicted El Niño storms

While sunshine and clear skies filled San Francisco on Saturday, many residents were already preparing for winter storm season. Hundreds lined up at Marina Green for free sandbags as city leaders launched "Sandbag Saturdays," a flood-preparedness campaign aimed at helping residents and business owners get ready for potential El Niño storms. Public Works Director Carla Short said now is the ideal time to plan ahead. "With the weather this beautiful, you don't have to drive through when the weather is not so beautiful," Short said. In social media posts, Mayor Daniel Lurie said, "El Nino is upon us." He encouraged residents to take advantage of the program, noting that recent king tides are a reminder of the flooding risks that could increase once winter storms arrive. MORE: El Niño: SF declares local emergency to prepare for potential severe storms, coastal flooding Through the city's drive-through giveaway, residents and business owners can receive up to 10 free sandbags. Public Works crews load the sandbags directly into vehicles. For some, previous flooding experiences were motivation enough. "If you've had flooding before, this is a big deal," said San Francisco resident Mitch Rosenfeld. "Our experience before was messy. If I had sandbags last

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San Francisco plans to replace Safeway with new apartments

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Planning Department has approved plans to demolish the Marina Safeway to build a multi-use development featuring an 848-unit apartment building and a larger grocery store. The approval has left neighborhood residents divided over the proposed project. The project, developed by Align Real...

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Alameda County takes aim at ICE with cease-and-desist amid Santa Rita Jail incidents

Alameda County counsel has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ICE, telling federal agents to stay off Santa Rita Jail's property to conduct civil immigration enforcement activities. In a legal battle between the county and federal government on this issue, David Levine, professor of law at UC College of the Law...

Alameda County, CA · 1d

CNBC

NYC now has more tech workers than San Francisco – here’s why

New York City has the highest number of tech workers in the country. A 2026 report found that it beat out even San Francisco. CNBC Make It explores how the biggest city in the U.S. also became the country's biggest tech hub.

New York, NY · 2d

SF Rec & Park

Super Duper Burgers Opens in Union Square, Bringing More Food & Fun to the Historic Plaza

SAN FRANCISCO — City leaders and burger lovers celebrated the grand opening of Super Duper Burgers today, sampling the San Francisco favorite's signature fare at its new location in Union Square, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced. Located on the east side of the historic plaza in...

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Capitola Beach closed due to E. coli outbreak that has sickened nine Bay Area children

Capitola Beach is temporarily closed due to an E. coli outbreak, according to Santa Cruz County officials. County public health officials are currently investigating a “potentially serious strain” of E. coli that has infected nine children across the greater San Francisco Bay Area, according to a joint media release from the City of Capitola and the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency.

Capitola, CA · 2h

San Francisco Chronicle

Exclusive: Tech billionaire pledges ‘game-changing’ $100 million donation for S.F. parks

Mayor Daniel Lurie’s administration says it will be the largest contribution the city has ever received from a single donor.

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Grandview Independent

Anderson concedes Richmond mayor's race, says he'll be back in 2028

Ahmad Anderson conceded Richmond's mayoral runoff to Claudia Jiménez on Tuesday, after updated results from the Contra Costa County Elections Division put her ahead by 3,309 votes. Jiménez had 17,446 votes, or 55.2 percent, to Anderson's 14,137, or

Richmond, CA · 19h

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The FTC and seven states, joined by Los Angeles County and San Francisco officials in California, sued Toast over alleged hidden restaurant fees, including a $5,318.87 early termination fee one customer says he was charged

The Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of seven states sued the restaurant technology company Toast Inc. on Oct. 29, alleging that it charges hidden and unauthorized fees and makes its subscriptions hard to cancel. One of the examples in the complaint is a $5,318.87 early termination fee that a customer says he was... The post The FTC and seven states, joined by Los Angeles County and San Francisco officials in California, sued Toast over alleged hidden restaurant fees, including a $5,318.87 early termination fee one customer says he was charged appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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