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#tiny-homes
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago
Remodel

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Tiny homes offer a creative, customizable living option and are popular in the vacation rental market.
#san-francisco
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago
Mission District

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

from48 hills
3 days ago
SF politics

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

Mission District
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

SF's newest museum is one tiny room. Guests make appointments months in advance.

The Commission Vault Museum in San Francisco showcases the history of the Recreation and Park Department in a small, unique space.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days 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
3 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.
Mission District
fromThe Bold Italic
2 days ago

My Favorite Places to Eat Outside in the Mission and Castro, San Francisco

San Francisco's outdoor dining thrives despite limited weather, with neighborhoods like the Mission and Castro offering unique restaurant experiences.
Mission District
from99% Invisible
5 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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Oakland's historic Camron-Stanford House damaged by overnight fire: 'Tremendously heartbreaking'

The fire burned portions of the Camron-Stanford House, a three-story Victorian on the southern end of the lake. Firefighters were able to save the home, but preservationists have questions about how the fire started.
East Bay (California)
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
12 hours ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst First Fridays is a free monthly event celebrating art, music, and food in San Francisco, fostering community engagement and artistic integrity.
#camron-stanford-house
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Historic Camron-Stanford House on Lake Merritt Damaged in Fire Amid Efforts to Reopen After Closure

fromsfist.com
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Historic Camron-Stanford House on Lake Merritt Damaged in Fire Amid Efforts to Reopen After Closure

Exercise
fromFuncheap
5 hours ago

"Healthy Parks Healthy People": Monthly Nature Walks | Bay Area

Free monthly outdoor walks occur on the first Saturday of each month as part of the 'Healthy Parks, Healthy People' program.
SF music
fromFuncheap
15 hours ago

SF's Free DFT Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays" (2026)

Downtown First Thursdays returns in 2026 with monthly street parties featuring live performances, food, and activities for all ages.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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
3 days 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
2 days 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
3 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
fromPortland Monthly
2 days 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
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
3 days 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.
Public health
fromKqed
3 days ago

In 2026, the Bay Area Still Has Lots to Learn from 'Silent Spring' | KQED

MAHA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. share skepticism of corporate power but diverge on issues like vaccines and pesticide regulation.
Fashion & style
fromwww.7x7.com
3 days ago

Luxury Reseller The Nobo Opens in SF, McMullen Stocks Up For Spring + More Shop Talk

Circular fashion and vintage shopping are thriving, with The Nobo offering a unique consignment and barter experience in a curated boutique setting.
Arts
fromMission Local
4 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.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
4 days ago

"We are on pins and needles every day"

Trump's executive orders threaten federal funding for LGBTQ+ health organizations, creating uncertainty and anxiety for nonprofits serving transgender communities.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromThe Mercury News
3 days 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.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 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.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
4 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.
US news
fromsfist.com
5 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.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
6 days ago

The SF dining trends of 2026 so far. - San Francisco - The Infatuation

San Francisco's dining scene is embracing vinyl music, matcha trends, and new culinary experiences despite the winter months feeling slow.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

She Transformed 3 "Dark, Dated" Rooms Into Bright, Cozy Oases

Home staging can significantly enhance a property's appeal, leading to quicker sales and higher offers from buyers.
#cold-war
London food
fromRemodelista
1 week ago

Current Obsessions: Open House - Remodelista

Spring brings various events and trends in design, gardening, and crafts, highlighting creativity and sustainability.
#free-admission
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday with valid ID; special exhibits require full admission price.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday with valid ID; special exhibits require full admission price.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Free general admission to permanent galleries for Bay Area residents every Saturday, with timed ticket reservations required.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days 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.
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
East Bay real estate
fromsfist.com
3 days 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.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Photos: What symbols represent SoMa?

Nisha, who looked to be about 15 years old, drew a parol - a star-shaped lantern displayed during Christmas - and a Bahay kubo - a traditional Filipino-style house - with a small pencil, as she sat at a table of the Bayanihan Community Center in SoMa.
SOMA, SF
#architecture
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromCurbed
3 days 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.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromCurbed
3 days 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.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
11 hours ago

This Bathroom "Didn't Feel Clean" But it Just Needed This $300 No-Reno DIY

A budget-friendly bathroom renovation can significantly enhance the space without a complete overhaul.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days 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.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

"To address housing affordability in our community, we need all types of affordable housing options, including affordable ownership opportunities that allow individuals and families an opportunity to build equity alongside housing stability," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong.
East Bay real estate
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A shelter village provides a bridge to permanent housing

Bloomington opened its first shelter village to address homelessness exacerbated by a housing shortage and extreme winter conditions.
#community
Portland food
fromFuncheap
5 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

The security guard who greets everyone in Mission Dolores

Jose Oscar Hernandez, a beloved security guard, fosters community connections at Holy Family Day Home, enhancing the neighborhood's spirit with his daily greetings.
SF music
fromSFGATE
6 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
12 hours ago

My Excelsior: Jay Pham knows his dive bars and his late night burritos

Jay Pham, a Vietnamese immigrant, has established himself in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood, owning two bars and embracing local culture and history.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Reverse Your Fridge Door To Maximize Space In A Cramped Kitchen - Tasting Table

Reversible refrigerator doors can enhance kitchen flow, safety, and convenience by allowing for better placement and access.
Design
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
3 days 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.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks *So* Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.
#home-design
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The real reason Silicon Valley's architecture is so boring

Silicon Valley's unprecedented wealth concentration has not produced iconic architecture like historical economic centers, instead featuring generic office parks that disappoint visitors seeking innovation's physical manifestation.
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.
fromSFGATE
3 days 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
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days 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.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 hours ago

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Every Saturday, Bay Area residents can enjoy free general admission to the Legion of Honor's permanent galleries with advanced tickets.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days 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.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
2 days ago

Hike, Climb, Slide + Admire the View on San Francisco's Most Iconic Hills

Mount Sutro and Telegraph Hill offer unique hiking experiences and historical significance in San Francisco.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

This midcentury SF Eichler home sparked a $1.3 million bidding war

Eichler homes, like 1027 Duncan St., are highly sought after, selling for over a million above asking price within weeks of listing.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The story behind the giant stone cross hiding in Golden Gate Park

"The mystery to me is how something so big and that was supposed to be so prominent has gotten so forgotten," Richard White, a Stanford professor emeritus of American history, told SFGATE.
San Francisco
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days 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
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
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco offers a serene experience with traditional elements and free admission for residents and specific hours for all visitors.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days 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.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

The Lower Haight corner store named Whole Foods

Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co. symbolizes community resilience and healthy living in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood since 1978.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 days 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.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

1930s mural by famous S.F. artist uncovered in Pacific Heights home

A hidden mural by artist Antonio Sotomayor was discovered in a Pacific Heights home after 11 years of speculation.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
1 week 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.
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.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
San Francisco
fromThe Bold Italic
2 weeks ago

San Francisco Doesn't Have Air Conditioning. Here's How We Survive.

San Francisco experiences extreme temperature variations across neighborhoods due to geography, with some areas 25 degrees warmer than others during heat waves, requiring residents to understand their specific microclimate for survival.
#san-francisco-history
SF politics
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Designs for Building up on Broadway

A two-story building at 1452 Broadway will be expanded by four stories and converted into seven residential condos with a seven-car garage.
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