People in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood celebrated the opening of a public toilet on Sunday that made headlines for its $1.7 million estimated cost before eventually being built for much less. About 100 people packed Noe Valley Town Square to celebrate a brand-new bathroom that drew international mockery in 2022 for the astronomical price tag. …
SAN FRANCISCO — Hippie Hill in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park was packed with people on Saturday but the crowd size was much smaller compared to previous years, estimated at around 1,000 who gathered on this 4/20 to enjoy marijuana, good vibes and beautiful spring weather. This year, organizers couldn’t raise enough money to hold …
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Businesses in the San Francisco Excelsior District hope to get more customers in the neighborhood with the help of a community design project. Leaders of the initiative chose one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city as the next place to continue the work that has revitalized shops in other …
PIX Now Afternoon Edition 4-2-2024 PIX Now Afternoon Edition 4-2-2024 06:16 A San Francisco nonprofit with the stated purpose of helping the homeless find housing is under scrutiny after a city audit described its use of public funds as “wasteful” and “uncontrolled.” Concerns about HomeRise’s financial activities date back several years. The San Francisco mayor’s …
For many San Franciscans, planter boxes were the last hope at taking some control over the sidewalks outside their homes and businesses. Now, many are getting notices of code violations. The planters they put out to deter encampments are in conflict with various codes. One of those receiving such a notice is a nonprofit medical …
On Wednesday, San Francisco City Hall hosted a special celebration as hundreds of former employees gathered to mark the 90th birthday of their one-time boss, legendary former SF mayor Willie Brown. Brown is an old school political wheeler-dealer – energetic, articulate, powerful, dapper, and with the most unmistakable laugh. Whether he’s playing Boss Dice from …
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres looks o during the … [+] sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on September 19, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Getty Images Blake Snell finally has a destination. The …
SAN FRANCISCO – It appears as though a big shake-up could be coming for the San Francisco mayor’s race. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that longtime Supervisor Aaron Peskin has told at least two close confidants – that he does, in fact, plan to run in November. While Peskin has not made it official, Wilson …
Following a two-game win streak to start the post-All-Star break era of the 2023-24 season, the Golden State Warriors will welcome the defending champion Denver Nuggets to Chase Center on Sunday to close a three-game home swing. The Warriors are coming off back-to-back wins over the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. …
49ers Super Bowl appearance giving Bay Area sports bars a financial jolt 49ers Super Bowl appearance giving Bay Area sports bars a financial jolt 02:15 The 49ers’ run to the Super Bowl has been great for many sports bars in the Bay Area. Some bars are preparing for big crowds on Sunday. “Generally, January and …