SF Politics

Former SF City Hall Official Harlan Kelly Appeals His Corruption Conviction, From Prison

Having served about one year of his four-year prison sentence, former SF Public Utilities Commission general manager Harlan Kelly is appealing his conviction for City Hall fraud and lying on a bank loan application.

Business & Tech

Mark Zuckerberg's Palo Alto Compound, With 'Bunkers,' Has Reportedly Been Under Constant Construction For 8 Years

Neighbors of the Chan-Zuckerbergs in Palo Alto's Crescent Park neighborhood say that the city and local police have basically bent over backwards to accommodate their local celebrity billionaire, at everyone else's expense.

SF News

Brother of Notorious SF Social Media Figure Ricci Wynne Also Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges

Just nine months ago, right-wing SF social media personality “Raw Ricci” Wynne was arrested on pimping and pandering charges. Now his younger brother is also facing human trafficking, pimping, and pandering charges in San Francisco.

Arts & Entertainment

Outside Lands Day Three: Big Freedia Takes Us to Church, Anderson .Paak Brings It Home

Festivalgoers who were seeking some sun couldn't catch a break this year at Outside Lands, but most of the artists liked our natural air conditioning and moody fog, and the three-day festival closed things out with another round of great sets.

SF News

Much of Bay Area Lagging Far Behind Even SF on State-Mandated Housing Goals

It’s no secret that San Francisco is falling short of its state-mandated housing goals, having permitted only 5% of what new state requirements demand. But many cities across the Bay Area are doing worse, and struggling to hit just 1% or 2%.

SF News

Truck Carrying Tesla Batteries Overturns on I-80 Near Truckee, Prompting Complex Cleanup

A big rig carrying a load of Tesla batteries went off the freeway and overturned, and now westbound I-80 is seeing some significant delays near Truckee.

SF News

One Killed, Another Injured In Crash on I-280 In San Francisco

A man was killed and a woman severely injured when their car went off the road and crashed into a median Saturday morning, going southbound on Interstate 280 in SF near the Cesar Chavez Street exit.

SF News

Nevada Man Arrested After Girlfriend Found Dead at NorCal Campsite

A Nevada man is in custody following what appeared to be a homicide early Friday at a remote campsite in Sierra County, California, north of Lake Tahoe.

SF News

Monday Morning Headlines: 30-Year Project to Widen 101 Freeway In Sonoma Nearly Complete

A decades-long project to widen parts of 101 between Novato and Petaluma is nearly complete; a driver crashed a car over a parking garage railing in Pleasant Hill; and Trump called out Oakland in a rambling speech about crime in DC.

Arts & Entertainment

Transgender History Month Kicks Off With Flag-Raising Ceremony at SF’s City Hall, Events All Month

Events are planned throughout August celebrating Transgender History Month, which opened with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall last week. Mayor Lurie presided, with guest speakers honoring the trans community.

sports

Valkyries Take Key Win Over LA Sparks Amid Rivalry and Flagrant Foul Drama

In a crucial fourth matchup of the season, the Valkyries beat the LA Sparks 72-59 Saturday as fans chanted, “Beat LA!” throughout the night. The teams' infamous rivalry escalated when Sparks guard Kelsey Plum kicked Veronica Burton in the leg, receiving a foul.

SF News

Casual Carpool is Back, Set to Launch Tuesday in Oakland’s Grand Lake Neighborhood

The decades-long tradition of commuting across the Bay Bridge with random strangers is officially back after pausing during COVID. Camille Bermudez, the organizer behind the revival of Casual Carpool, announced the carpool will launch Tuesday at one Oakland location.

Arts & Entertainment

Outside Lands 2025 Day Two: Karl the Fog Gives Tyler, the Creator and Vampire Weekend Magical Lighting Effects

Chalk one up for the lighting crew at Outside Lands, as they turned Saturday night’s thick fog into a canvas for some surreal and mesmerizing lighting effects for Tyler, the Creator, Gesaffelstein, Vampire Weekend, and “Yeah!,” even Ludacris.

SF News

Sunday Links: ‘Petunia’ Wins Ugliest Dog Contest, Will Appear on 'The Today Show' Monday

A shoplifting suspect bit a cop at the Colma Target; ICE arrested two protesters who were part of a small group in front of ICE's Sansome office before later releasing them; and 2-year-old Petunia stole hearts at Sonoma's World's Ugliest Dog Contest.

SF News

Car in Burlingame Crash Was Hit by E-Bike Before Striking, Killing 4-Year-Old Boy on Sidewalk

Police say the car in Friday night’s crash in Burlingame was first hit by an e-bike, which caused the driver to jump the curb and strike two children on the sidewalk before crashing into a restaurant. A 4-year-old boy was killed and a 6-year-old girl was injured.

Politics

Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Drops Out of State Treasurer Race, Endorses Kounalakis

Following Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis’s announcement that she's dropping out of the governor's race to run for state treasurer in the 2026 election, former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Friday she’s dropping out of the treasurer's race in support of Kounalakis.

Arts & Entertainment

Outside Lands 2025 Day One: Doechii Slayed, Beck Fans Swooned

The crowd was dense but mostly well behaved on Day One of Outside Lands, and even the dance stage/area seemed relatively tame. Maybe it's true what they say about the kids not drinking or doing drugs anymore.

Arts & Entertainment

Field Notes: Prelinger Library’s Treasures, SF to Guerneville by Clipper, Historic Lanterns Relit

In this week’s Field Notes: A family rides SF to Guerneville, Prelinger Library invites curiosity, Berkeley’s lanterns relit, origami honors Ruth Asawa, a solo show unpacks identity, kids pitch inventions, Monopoly refreshed, Tilden grows rare plants, salons spread health info, and dance dives deep.

Arts & Entertainment

Doja Cat Played Surprise Show at SoMa's Oasis Nightclub, Debuting Tracks to Lucky Crowd

After headlining the main stage at Outside Lands Friday night, Doja Cat headed to SoMa to play a surprise show — which she'd announced from the stage at the festival — at queer nightclub Oasis.

SF News

Saturday Links: CHP Arrests BMW Driver Who Posted Alleged 170 MPH Joyride Videos Online

Over 20 nations are now condemning Israel's expansion plans; Giants pitcher Kai-Wei Teng dedicated the first win of his career last night to his dad; and a man was arrested after posting videos of his BMW M4 speeding at 170 mph.

SF News

Day Around the Bay: Veteran Bay Area Reporter Pam Moore Honored With Hall of Fame Induction

The recent wave of dildo-throwing incidents at WNBA games appear to be connected to a new memecoin; lawyers are using habeas corpus petitions to get asylum seekers released from detention quickly; and retired veteran news anchor Pam Moore received a Hall of Fame induction Friday.

SF Politics

AWOL Texas Democrats Huddling With Newsom, Pelosi in Sacramento to Discuss Redistricting

Some of the Texas Democratic elected officials who’ve left their state in hopes of thwarting Trump’s redistricting plans are now in California, talking strategy with Gavin Newsom and Nancy Pelosi.

SF Restaurants, Food & Drink

Aaron London, of AL's Place Fame, Launches Boxed Cookie Brand

Chef Aaron London, who once had a Michelin star at his Mission restaurant AL's Place, walked away from the hospitality industry in 2022, and now we know what he's been up to in the years since.

SF News

Video: Influencer Bro Gets Caught Vaping on SFO-Bound Flight, Claims He Was ‘Assaulted’ When Busted

A self-described “AI Expert and Celebrity Pickleball Coach” got popped vaping in the bathroom of an SFO-bound flight Monday, and then promptly berated the flight attendant, claiming, “You assaulted me!"

Arts & Entertainment

Apartment Sadness: Wash Your Dishes In the Bathroom Sink

It did not take long to land on this "student room" for rent in the Portola neighborhood, where for $1200 a month you get a small room, bathroom, private entrance, and a non-kitchen.