SF News SF Man Charged After Allegedly Attacking a Pedestrian in Hayward While Yelling ‘I’m a Pimp’ A 28-year-old San Francisco man was recently arrested and charged in Hayward after allegedly grabbing and threatening a woman on Jackson Street, shouting “I’m a pimp” as he tried to force her into prostitution, according to police.
SF News Tech Bro Wants to Use Federal Land at Alameda Point for 'AI City,' Drafts Sample Executive Order A tech founder is calling for an executive order to fast-track a new “AI city” on 512 acres of federal land at Alameda Point — the site of an existing VA project and nesting grounds for endangered birds. City officials were never contacted, and the mayor called it a "head-scratcher."
SF News Sunday Links: Thousands Take to SF Streets Saturday for Dyke March and Queer Visibility Democrats in the Senate are imposing a full reading of the 940-page “big, beautiful bill” this weekend in order to stall a late-night vote; a man is in critical condition after falling from a Russian Hill high rise; and thousands took part in SF’s Dyke March on Saturday.
sports Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Teams Secure Permanent Home at Former Raiders Facility The former Oakland Raiders training facility has been rebranded as the UCSF Health Oakland Roots and Soul Performance Center in a deal finalized Friday by SF-based Redco Development, with the revenue split between the City of Oakland and Alameda County.
SF News Video: Mayor Lurie Booed Out of Dolores Park as SF Trans March Kicks Off Pride Weekend SF’s 2025 Pride Weekend opened Friday with more than 10,000 people attending the annual Trans March from Dolores Park to the Tenderloin District. Prior to the march, Mayor Daniel Lurie was loudly booed, shouted down, and chased away from Dolores Park by attendees.
Arts & Entertainment Field Notes: Amy Tan Watches Birds, a Pop Star Emerges in Marin, and a Lost Gay Film is Found A long-lost queer film is pulled from the trash; Bay Area native Amy Tan’s meditative bird journals; Tiburon's Miist is spreading kindness through pop music; and Senegalese chef Nafy Flatley is redefining downtown dining with Teranga.
SF News Saturday Links: Tesla Driver Rescued After Car Hangs Over 200-Foot Cliff at Devil’s Slide Caltrain is increasing its rates by 25 cents starting Tuesday; East Bay Blue Bottle workers are unionizing; and a Tesla driver was rescued after the vehicle was found dangling over a 200-foot cliff at Devil's Slide — held up by a single tree.
SF News Day Around the Bay: Harvey Milk Plaza Redesign to Break Ground in 2026 The funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband took place today — while their accused killer appeared in court; someone died after falling off a cliff near Devil’s Slide; and the Harvey Milk Plaza revamp is scheduled to start in 2026.
SF News [Update] Coast Guard Suspends Search After Lake Tahoe Boat Capsizing, 7 Confirmed Dead With One Still Missing The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for two people still missing after a 27-foot powerboat capsized during a sudden storm on Lake Tahoe Saturday around 3 p.m. The incident resulted in six confirmed deaths and two hospitalizations, with a total of ten people onboard.
Politics From Yosemite to Big Sur, Millions of Acres Eligible for Sale Under Senate's Proposed ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ The Senate is expected to vote by July 4 on the “Big Beautiful” bill, which could allow the sale of up to 3 million acres of public land across 11 western states. In California, 16 million acres are eligible, including land near Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.
SF News SF Giants Pitcher Sean Hjelle Accused of Abuse and Infidelity by His Wife in Viral TikTok Video Major League Baseball is investigating allegations of abuse and infidelity made against SF Giants reliever Sean Hjelle by his estranged wife, Caroline Hjelle. The claims were made public Friday in a viral TikTok post that garnered over 3 million views before it was deleted.
SF News Sunday Links: Top SF Law Enforcement Official Arrested, Under Investigation for Hit-and-Run Six people are dead and two missing after a 27-foot boat capsized during a storm on Lake Tahoe; a motorcyclist who taunted CHP during a high-speed chase was arrested in Berkeley; and a high-ranking SF Sheriff’s official was arrested for hit-and-run.
SF News US Launches Airstrikes on Three Iranian Nuclear Sites as Middle East Tensions Escalate The United States has launched a direct military strike on Iran, targeting three major nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. President Trump announced the operation Saturday evening, saying US B-2 stealth bombers “successfully” completed the mission and safely exited Iranian airspace.
SF News Fremont Battery Company Allegedly Brought in Unlicensed Chinese Lawyer, Called US Workers ‘Foreigners’ A Fremont battery company with ties to China is accused of calling non-Chinese staff “foreigners,” using unauthorized Chinese workers on B-1 visas, and flying in a Chinese lawyer who's unlicensed in the US to advise on bringing in more illegal hires.
Arts & Entertainment Field Notes: Pupusas in the Tenderloin, Trans Quilts, a Band of Librarians, and Award-Winning Beans A prom inside San Quentin, vintage treasure maps, librarians turned rock stars, trans quilts and immersive theater, pupusas in the Tenderloin, and a family recipe cook-off — this week’s Field Notes rounds up joy, art, and memory from San Francisco and beyond.
SF News Saturday Links: SoCal Man Says He Was Dragged From Van, Arrested for Filming ICE Raid A new report warns that Sonoma County is still not prepared for large scale emergency fire or flood evacuations; a San Jose police officer was arrested for firing his gun and faces child abuse charges; and a SoCal man says he was violently dragged and arrested for filming an ICE raid on Thursday.
SF News Day Around the Bay: Mahmoud Khalil to Be Released After Months in Immigration Custody Pope Leo XIV urged Silicon Valley execs to prioritize human wellbeing in their technology; a San Rafael City Schools board trustee was suspended following his arrest for child molestation; and former Columbia student and legal resident Mahmoud Khalil is set to be released Friday evening.
Arts & Entertainment Last Week, This Week: Litquake, Drag Bingo, Roller Disco, and Circus Bella Last week: SF is searching for a new Drag Laureate, SoMa's getting the “Four Seasons of bathhouses,” and Rikki's, the Castro's first women's sports bar, is open. This week: Roller disco, drag bingo, Circus Bella, and more.
SF News Chaotic Swim Start at Escape From Alcatraz Race Leaves Triathlete Paralyzed, at Least One Other Injured The organizers of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon are facing scrutiny after a chaotic start to the 2025 race on June 1 resulted in at least two serious injuries, including a catastrophic spinal injury that left one athlete paralyzed.
SF News Bay Area Joins Millions Nationwide in Record-Breaking ‘No Kings Day’ Marches Against Trump Tens of thousands gathered across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings Day” protests, opposing the Trump administration on his 79th birthday. The demonstrations, potentially the largest in U.S. history, coincided with Trump's military parade in DC.
SF News Sunday Links: Trump’s DC Parade Falls Flat as Crowd Leaves Before Speeches Begin, 'Log-Jamming' Exits The gunman in the politically motivated Minnesota assassination is still believed to be in the Midwest; SFPD apprehended a hit-and-run driver during Saturday's No Kings protest; and Trump's military parade was a bit lackluster with attendees leaving early.
SF News [Update] Suspect Arrested Following Manhunt In Minnesota, Lawmakers Shot Minnesota is reeling after a politically motivated shooting on Saturday left State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife critically wounded. The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was the subject of a two-day manhant before being arrested Sunday.
Arts & Entertainment Field Notes: Bold Films, Pride Hikes, Show-Tune Karaoke, and Skateboarding Legends This week’s mix of culture, nature, and flavor includes queer hikes, show-tune karaoke, booza ice cream, an Oakland-based wine company, Lake Temescal swims, Foster City Eichler homes, SF skate history, and bold films at BAMPFA.
SF News Journalists Report Being Shoved, Restrained by SFPD During Protests Ahead of ‘No Kings’ San Francisco police are facing criticism for detaining multiple journalists, including two UC Berkeley students, during recent protests against federal immigration raids, raising urgent concerns about press freedom ahead of the anti-Trump protests planned for this weekend.
SF News Saturday Links: At Tahoe Trial, Former Lover Says Ex-MLB Player Admitted to Shooting Wife’s Mom A Florida man nabbed at SFO was convicted of wire fraud after posing as a flight attendant to score free flights; the CA Farm Bureau is condemning ICE raids targeting farmworkers; and the Tahoe murder trial of ex-MLB player Daniel Serafini has brought new details to light.
