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Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
16 hours ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
#golden-gate-fields
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Environmental Group Secures Option to Buy Former East Bay Racetrack, Will Turn It Into Park

The former Golden Gate Fields horse racing track will be transformed into a public park by the Trust for Public Land for $175 million.
London
fromTime Out London
2 hours ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Abandoned piece of history on SF's Haight Street undergoes major transformation

"I hadn't even seen the inside just like you, but I just felt like one person, DJ equipment, had to fit in there somehow. We knew it could be Pandora's box in there."
Mission District
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 hours ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#alcatraz
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison

Trump proposed $152 million to rebuild Alcatraz as a federal prison, facing opposition from critics and local representatives.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison

Trump proposed $152 million to rebuild Alcatraz as a federal prison, facing opposition from critics and local representatives.
#san-francisco
from48 hills
2 days ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
13 hours ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
Mission District
from99% Invisible
3 days ago

Service Request #3: Why Is There So Much Litter in San Francisco? - 99% Invisible

San Francisco's struggle with public trash can placement reveals deeper issues in urban waste management and human behavior.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

Seabirds are dying in large numbers along California beaches

"They didn't even try to fly away. They just feebly made noise," a woman told the Santa Barbara Independent on Saturday after spotting over two dozen dead or dying cormorants near Goleta Beach. "A few were on their stomachs, wings spread [and] gasping for breath.... Heartbreaking."
Miami Marlins
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
fromsfist.com
12 hours ago

Clipper Developer Says It Will Resolve Chaos From Disastrous 2.0 Rollout By May 30

"All of these different ingredients need to be baked into the Clipper cake," said spokesman John Goodwin with the MTC, speaking to KGO. "It's a really, really complicated recipe."
San Francisco
SF politics
fromTruthout
16 hours ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
fromPortland Monthly
18 hours ago

Property Watch: Historic Tabor Storefront with Modern Apartment Above

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.
Portland
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
23 hours ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
#sustainability
SF food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
SF food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

A pilot program in Half Moon Bay aims to solve DoorDash's biggest problem

Fattoria e Mare participates in DoorDash's DashLoop program, promoting sustainability through reusable food containers.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
New York City
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

'Now that the building is damaged and vacant': Broadway landlord looks to sell the day after fire

A fire in a downtown apartment building led to tenant displacement and raised questions about the landlord's intentions for the damaged property.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

San Jose looks to make outdoor dining a permanent fixture

San Jose plans to make outdoor dining permanent to support small businesses despite budget shortfalls and the end of federal funding.
US news
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Arts
fromMission Local
3 days ago

What's on now at San Francisco museums, April 2026

The city is launching a competition for the 2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series with a deadline of April 17.
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
3 days ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Spring Into Growth With New Programs and Partnerships - San Francisco Bay Times

Our inaugural session, led by GGBA member and President of KJS Consulting, Kate Sargent, provided valuable, practical guidance on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your business and professional brand.
SF LGBT
Mission District
fromsfist.com
14 hours ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Portland food
fromKqed
14 hours ago

Indigenous Communities Reclaim Ancestral Lands and Waters | KQED

The Potter Valley Pomo tribe creates a community forest for youth camps and events, marking a significant cultural initiative in California.
fromsfist.com
11 hours ago

Trump Hasn't Forgotten About Asinine Plan to Reopen Alcatraz

Trump's budget proposal allocates $152 million for the first year of expenses to renovate and reestablish Alcatraz as a prison, a project that would cost around $2 billion.
US politics
SF music
fromFuncheap
14 hours ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
#california
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Project could open thousands of acres in Bay Area to oil and gas drilling

California plans to lease over a million acres for oil and gas drilling, sparking significant public concern and opposition.
New York City
fromThe US Sun
1 day ago

You can rent part of Brooklyn Bridge under $17m plan for New York City

Renting hidden vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge could generate $17 million annually to help address NYC's budget deficit.
#homelessness
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
Mission District

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Half Moon Bay considers enforcement, fencing as homelessness along creek raises concerns

Half Moon Bay faces a homelessness crisis along Pilarcitos Creek, prompting environmental concerns and the need for new enforcement measures.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Maximalist cocktails are arriving with a new Peninsula restaurant

Causwells is expanding to Menlo Park, introducing a new menu with 60% unique items, including craft cocktails and exclusive dishes.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Actually, the SFO Repaving Project Will Probably Cause Fairly Frequent Delays, Due to FAA Restriction

FAA restrictions on SFO's runway project will increase flight delays from 15% to 25% during repaving.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
21 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
21 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF Chinatown's historic Empress of China building being revived into cultural campus

The Empress of China building will be transformed into a cultural campus celebrating Chinese-American art, culture, and history.
#earthquake
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

How to prepare for the next earthquake in Oakland

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Santa Cruz Mountains emphasizes the need for preparedness in the Bay Area.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
Renovation
fromCurbed
1 day ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Eyes on the Street: Progress on Folsom Streetscape Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Folsom Streetscape Project aims to improve traffic safety and livability along this important corridor, prioritizing non-motorized modes of travel as part of the City's Vision Zero high-injury network.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street Update: Alameda's Central Avenue Project Nears Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Central Avenue project is expected to improve safety for all street users and to reduce vehicle delays. The project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways, three roundabouts, resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced pedestrian crossings and street trees/raingardens.
Alternative transportation
SF music
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

San Francisco museum named to prestigious list after just a year in business

The Counterculture Museum celebrates the 1960s and '70s rock era and has gained recognition as one of the world's greatest places.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

A major redesign plan for the 16th St. BART plazas is set to begin, focusing on community engagement and improved public space aesthetics.
#oakland
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

Portland food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Page "Slow Street" Block Party w/ Free Food & Art (SF)

Community Streets launches with a block party featuring free food, local art, and live music in San Francisco.
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Portland food

Hundreds of strangers flock to San Francisco beach to dig a really big hole

East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Residents Protest Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Redevelopment

Residents protest a proposed 25-story mixed-use tower in Marina, citing concerns over neighborhood impact and skyline alteration.
Renovation
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Is historic preservation in San Francisco in a state of decay?

Historic preservation faces significant challenges in San Francisco, exemplified by the near demolition of a historic home once owned by a preservationist.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

SF waterfront restaurants eye a revival as Bay Bridge lights return

The Bay Lights 360, a public art installation with 50,000 LED lights, is relighting the San Francisco Bay Bridge after three years of darkness, with $11 million in donations funding the restoration and expected to boost waterfront business and neighborhood growth.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Local Developers Snap Up Vacant Westfield Mall With Plans That Include Housing

The partnership of Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, who purchased the mall property out of receivership in November and foreclosed on a $560 million outstanding loan tied to it, have selected Presidio Bay and Prado Group to take over the property for an undisclosed sum. The Chronicle reported that the estimated winning bid amount was around $130 million.
SF real estate
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Developer Bets on 'Office Resort' at Revamped Building Near Embarcadero

88 Spear Street aims to redefine office spaces with luxurious amenities to encourage employees to return to the workplace post-pandemic.
fromKqed
4 days ago

As Kaiser's Presence in Downtown Oakland Dwindles, So Does Foot Traffic | KQED

Kaiser Permanente has been steadily shrinking its local office presence in recent years, contributing to quieter streets and struggling small businesses in the city's core.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Walk from Lake Merritt to the Ferry Building? Bay Skyway path could connect Oakland and SF

John Goodwin, the communications director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, stated that the West span path part of the project is 'effectively paused' in the early planning stage, with the soonest work advancing in 2027.
East Bay (California)
Mission District
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Why a 13,500-square-foot building sits vacant in a popular San Francisco park

The Kneass Building in Dogpatch is seen as a blight in a thriving waterfront area, despite its potential for revitalization.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Pilot Extended - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alameda secured 19 months of additional funding for the Woodstock water shuttle, increasing weekly departures 84% since launch and supporting non-car transportation between Oakland and Alameda.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

It Will Likely Be a Year Before the Port of SF's Sinking Dry Dock #2 Can Be Demolished and Removed

The Port of San Francisco's Dry Dock #2 requires constant pumping to prevent sinking and won't be removed until 2027, risking catastrophic damage from winter storms.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

How San Francisco is getting cleaner one free beer and taco at a time

Volunteers in San Francisco participate in community cleanups, led by Vincent Yuen, collecting significant amounts of trash and fostering community engagement.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 week ago

For This Bay Area Island City, Water Is Coming From All Sides | KQED

Alameda is developing an adaptation plan to address sea-level rise by 2028, incorporating various solutions including nature-based strategies.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

As a Bay Area highway landmark decays, new owners take over property

If, while driving between San Francisco and Sacramento in 1930, you were suddenly struck by a powerful hankering for dairy, there was only one place on your mind: the Milk Farm. Its reputation was legendary. Pony rides, apple pies and 10 cents for all the milk you could drink. In the early days of the American highway system, there were few places like the Dixon roadside stop.
Food & drink
#jack-london-square
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Restore Jack London Square by improving parking, security, family-friendly programming, and active management while supporting local businesses and reopening popular restaurants.
#ss-red-oak-victory
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Martinez looking to revitalize marina with new $500 million waterfront plan

Martinez plans a major waterfront redevelopment—including hotel, amphitheater, event center, restaurants and retail—seeking private-public investment to repair infrastructure, boost tourism, and connect marina with downtown.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Large Development By West Oakland BART Breaks Ground

West Oakland redevelopment begins with 240 affordable units; San Francisco schools closed amid strike talks; arrests in child exploitation sting; Schumer warns of constitutional crisis.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Alameda's former homes of Hanks, Morrison, Diller just a search away

Tom Hanks, Jim Morrison, and Phyllis Diller each lived in Alameda during formative years, and the residences where they lived remain publicly identifiable online.
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