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First Building Under Family Zoning Plan Comes to Anza Street

The first housing development approved by the City using S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new Family Zoning Plan is set to land on Anza Street, near Collins Street in the Laurel Heights neighborhood. Although the building is only eight residential units, it is seen by many as a harbinger of what lies ahead.

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San Francisco Examiner

City’s homelessness agency weighs reinstatement of shelter-cap policy

Shelter stays in San Francisco could soon be limited to 90 days again as the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing considers ending a policy of unlimited stays that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department shared in October a draft of the new policy that proposed reimplementing a cap on shelter stays in an effort to move people through the pipeline out of shelter and into housing. The policy would take effect in March. A public comment period in which advocates and others could share their thoughts and concerns ended Monday, and the department will evaluate the feedback, according to a statement spokesperson Emily Cohen shared with The Examiner. “Shelter should be more than a safe place to sleep — it should be a pathway to stability and housing,” the statement said. “The proposed Shelter Engagement Policy is about strengthening that pathway by establishing clear expectations for shelter providers and guests to work together on service engagement, Coordinated Entry assessment, individual housing support plans, and making meaningful progress toward stable housing.” The final proposal is expected to be announced in December. Local homelessness advocates told The Examiner they have concerns — submitted during the comment period — about how

San Francisco, CA · 16h

San Francisco Chronicle

Giant, crispy, golden: Why Korean katsu is booming in the South Bay

A growing number of restaurants in the Bay Area are specializing in Korean-style donkatsu, cutlets pounded until thin and massive, then fried to a crisp.

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Multiple Storms Bring Rain, Sierra Snow, and Severe Risk to California, Arizona, and Utah Including San Francisco and Flagstaff Over 10 Days

SOUTHWEST — A much more active weather pattern is developing across the West, with several Pacific storm systems expected to bring rain, mountain snow, gusty winds, and thunderstorms over the next 7 to 10 days. The first disturbances arrive Friday into Saturday, followed by more systems Sunday through Tuesday. More than 5 trillion gallons of water could fall across California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado during this stretch.

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SFist

Thursday Morning What's Up: Woman Sues Tesla Over Crash With Speed-Racing Employee

A 70-year-old woman, Michelle Brooks of Loma Mar, has sued Tesla and a Santa Cruz area amateur car-racing group after a 21-year-old Tesla sales associate collided with her car head-on on a stretch of road known for speed-racing. Tesla employee Micah Zuglian was reportedly going double the speed limit around a blind curve when he struck Brooks's vehicle on Highway 84 in La Honda, on August 30. [Chronicle]

La Honda, CA · 11h

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...

San Francisco, CA · 10h

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Pinole Awarded $5 Million to Improve Air Quality and Health for Households in Pollution Corridor

Pinole, CA – The City of Pinole is proud to announce that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has awarded approximately $5 million to support a new decarbonization program designed to improve air quality and health outcomes for 189 households in a Pinole corridor disproportionately impacted by pollution.

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KRON4 News

Dry Thursday ahead of active, wet Friday

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area will likely remain dry through the day Thursday before we get to rainfall overnight tonight into Friday. Much of the day tomorrow will remain active, with times of heavy rainfall through the morning commute well into the afternoon. Round two of rain will arrive on Sunday with times […]

San Francisco, CA · 15h

San Francisco Chronicle

Unseasonable warmth to blanket Bay Area on Veterans Day

Wednesday’s warm, sunny weather should present a great opportunity for outdoor activities before a storm arrives later this week.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

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These 10 Italian Restaurants In California Are So Good Locals Keep Coming Back

One San Francisco pizzeria has been firing pies in its original wood-burning oven since 1935. That oven has outlasted generations of diners, and I love that it still does its job. The longevity streak doesn’t stop there. In California, you’ll find singing waiters serving pasta, a family market slicing deli...

California · 17h

Fabulous California

Thanksgiving Dining in Northern California 2026

Pass the cranberry sauce as Thanksgiving dinner in Northern California is serving up something for every kind of table. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Northern California 2026 appeared first on Fabulous California .

Northern California, CA · 13h

Yahoo!

A Rye You’ve Never Heard of Is the Best Whiskey in the World, According to Experts

The 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition just announced its winners, and this bottle beat out over 1,000 other whiskeys. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. It's safe to say that rye is no longer the mere cocktail ingredient it once was. Thanks to brands...

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USA TODAY

Eater names best new restaurants of 2026. Did yours make the list?

Whether you're looking for your next great meal or planning a trip around where to eat, consider your dining bucket list officially longer. Eater has just announced its 2026 Eater Awards , celebrating some of the best new restaurants and culinary talent shaking up the dining scene across the country. This year's honorees include 15 restaurants, five chefs of the year, and a new category for individual dishes that deserve a little extra attention. Which restaurants made the Eater Awards list? Among the 15 restaurants recognized is Maroon , chef Kwame Onwuachi's Las Vegas restaurant, where African and Caribbean flavors take center stage. In San Francisco, Apple TV’s Knife Edge stars Restaurant Naides earned a spot for its inventive approach to Filipino fine dining. Other standouts include Ramen Del Barrio in Austin, Texas, where Japanese and Mexican flavors come together in dishes like carnitas tonkotsu, and Rye Bunny in Washington, D.C., a more casual spot from the team behind the former Michelin-starred Tail Up Goat. Also on the list are Somssi in New York City, Creepies in Chicago, and OK Chicken & Khao Soi in Portland, Oregon. The chefs, bakeries and standout dishes honored in Eater Awards Restaurants weren't the

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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...

San Francisco, CA · 14h

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San Francisco Native Who Impressed Kevin Hart Brings Six Shows to Punch Line

A San Francisco native who climbed to the final four on Kevin Hart’s Netflix competition series is coming home for a six-show run at the city’s most storied comedy club. Caitlin Peluffo, now based in Brooklyn, will perform one show each on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and Thursday, Nov. 19, followed by two shows apiece on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at Punch Line Comedy Club.

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Transamerica Pyramid moves toward landmark status — and a shot at a big tax break

The Transamerica Pyramid was never supposed to blend in. When its design was unveiled in 1969, it set off a fight over the shape of downtown that helped spur citywide limits on building height and bulk and inspired a NSFW-nickname (opens in new tab) for the tower. Now, the city...

San Francisco, CA · 14h

San Francisco Chronicle

Friends of San Francisco skateboarder Ben Drollinger plan celebration of life

Friends of San Francisco skateboarder and chef Ben “B-Dro” Drollinger will gather Saturday for a celebration of his life, bringing together members of the skating and restaurant community.

San Francisco Chronicle

Grace Cathedral’s longtime leader is departing, raising questions and concerns

The leadership transition has sparked debate and listening sessions at the historic San Francisco institution.

San Francisco Chronicle