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Millennials Are Moving To SF ... But From Where? Now, We Know!

San Francisco News

Millennials Are Moving To SF ... But From Where? Now, We Know!

It’s no secret that people have been moving out of the San Francisco en masse. SFist reported back in July that the people leaving are mostly white folks in their twenties. But

Migration Out Of California Persists; Movers From SF & LA The Main Departure Points

Business & Tech

Migration Out Of California Persists; Movers From SF & LA The Main Departure Points

There are arguments over whether the “California exodus” as it’s been called are accurate. Some argue it’s been exaggerated, and that the number of people moving out only somewhat outpaces what

Property Managers in Santa Cruz Trail Only SF With Sky High Rents

Property Managers in Santa Cruz Trail Only SF With Sky High Rents

It’s no secret that San Francisco has sky-high rents. But that unaffordability is extending outside the Bay Area too these days. [SPONSORED] The federal poverty line is $12,140 for an

Yes, Netflix Is Working on a 'Squid Game'-Inspired Reality Game Show, Sans Murder

Arts & Entertainment

Yes, Netflix Is Working on a 'Squid Game'-Inspired Reality Game Show, Sans Murder

Even if you were not among the people who contributed to the 1.65 million+ viewing hours 'Squid Game' accumulated in its first month after premiering, you’ve likely heard at least something about it. Now, there’s another show that could absorb and shock viewers: 'Squid Game: The Challenge.'

Persistent Remote-Work Rules Could Well Kill SF's Downtown Hospitality Scene

Business & Tech

Persistent Remote-Work Rules Could Well Kill SF's Downtown Hospitality Scene

Economists don't expect that metropolitan areas will see more than half their workers return in-person in the coming years, and that could mean disaster for many small businesses around SF's Financial District and SoMa.

SF Security Guard Shoots, Kills Man He Says Attacked Him in Mission District

SF Security Guard Shoots, Kills Man He Says Attacked Him in Mission District

A man is dead after San Franciso police say he lunged at a SF security guard while wielding a knife. This happened around 4 a.m. Wednesday morning near 16th and Utah Streets

Crash Causes Tuesday Morning Backup on Bay Bridge

Crash Causes Tuesday Morning Backup on Bay Bridge

The AC Transit Service said the Bay Bridge could see residual delays for hours, following a major crash Tuesday morning.

SF Movers Caused Largest Population Decline of Any Major U.S. City During Pandemic

SF Movers Caused Largest Population Decline of Any Major U.S. City During Pandemic

San Francisco saw the largest decrease in population of any other large city in the United States during the pandemic, new census data shows. [SPONSORED]

One of the Painted Ladies That Changed Hands Two Years Ago Is Back on the Market

One of the Painted Ladies That Changed Hands Two Years Ago Is Back on the Market

One of San Francisco’s famous Seven Sisters is back on the market. Leah Culver, the current owner, bought the Victorian house in 2020 for $3.55 million and she’s now listing it for the same price.

Bicyclist Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Accident Near Panhandle

Bicyclist Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries After Accident Near Panhandle

A bicyclist is in rough shape after getting into a crash near the Panhandle of Golden Gate Park Thursday afternoon.

Even Moving Around SF Is Costly: The Bay Area Has Some of the Most Expensive Commutes in the U.S.

Even Moving Around SF Is Costly: The Bay Area Has Some of the Most Expensive Commutes in the U.S.

The Bay Area is setting records once again, but not for anything good. On a list of the ten cities in the United States with the most expensive commutes, half of the list is taken up by cities in California, and four of the ten are in the Bay Area.

An Overturned Tractor Trailer Shut Down I-80 Monday Night, Caused Hours of Traffic

An Overturned Tractor Trailer Shut Down I-80 Monday Night, Caused Hours of Traffic

Westbound I-80 is back open Tuesday morning after an overturned tractor trailer shut down all lanes near San Pablo Monday night for over an hour.

Black Bear Wanders Around Vacaville Neighborhoods, Draws Police to Protect Schools

Black Bear Wanders Around Vacaville Neighborhoods, Draws Police to Protect Schools

A young male black bear has been causing a big stir in Vacaville this week, and prompting multiple warnings from local police to avoid the animal.

UC Berkeley Saw Campus-Wide Lockdown Thursday Following Threat

UC Berkeley Saw Campus-Wide Lockdown Thursday Following Threat

The school confirms that unspecified threats of violence were made, and says they were targeted toward specific individuals on campus, but the suspect has not yet been named.

Nearly One In Six Attendees Got COVID at San Mateo High School's Prom

Nearly One In Six Attendees Got COVID at San Mateo High School's Prom

Of the 600 attendees at the prom held at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum on April 9th, 90 tested positive for COVID-19.

Man Accused of Setting San Jose Home Depot on Fire Identified and Charged

Man Accused of Setting San Jose Home Depot on Fire Identified and Charged

A 27-year-old man from San Jose is now behind bars, accused of setting fire to a Home Depot two Saturdays ago as he stole several items.

Laguna Honda Hospital Sees Medicare and Medicaid Funding Threatened After Violations

Laguna Honda Hospital Sees Medicare and Medicaid Funding Threatened After Violations

San Francisco's Laguna Honda Hospital is once again in trouble with regulators at the state and federal level, leaving it in a precarious financial situation — however city health officials insist the skilled nursing facility is not in danger of closing.

Social Distancing Apparently Didn't Help San Francisco to Stop the Spread of Gonorrhea

Social Distancing Apparently Didn't Help San Francisco to Stop the Spread of Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is on the rise across the country, but San Francisco is outpacing the nationwide trend. Go SF! Always ahead of the curve!

Three-Day Weekends Could Be the New Norm in California, Thanks to Bill Pushing for 32-Hour Workweek

Three-Day Weekends Could Be the New Norm in California, Thanks to Bill Pushing for 32-Hour Workweek

Two California Assemblymembers are looking to make a four-day workweek the law of the land in the state, responding to the "Great Resignation" and post-pandemic malaise about work.

CHP Investigating Wild Shooting on I-580 Near Mills College

CHP Investigating Wild Shooting on I-580 Near Mills College

The California Highway Patrol’s Oakland branch spent Sunday afternoon and evening investigating a possible freeway shooting in Oakland, in the midst of a violent weekend in which nine people were shot, including a 15-year-old girl who was killed.

Oakland's Cannabis Delivery & Dispensary Industry Plagued By Crime; Leaders Fear Loss Of Minority Business Owners

Business & Tech

Oakland's Cannabis Delivery & Dispensary Industry Plagued By Crime; Leaders Fear Loss Of Minority Business Owners

Some local leaders say that crime plaguing Oakland's cannabis delivery and dispensary industry over the past few years puts minority business owners at greater risk of closure.

San Francisco Police Accused of Racially Profiling, Unlawfully Detaining Black Child

San Francisco Police Accused of Racially Profiling, Unlawfully Detaining Black Child

Famed local attorney John Burris is suing the City and County of San Francisco over a March incident involving the SFPD and a Black 13-year-old.

Norovirus From Contaminated Canadian Oysters Infects Dozens Across California

SF Restaurants, Food & Drink

Norovirus From Contaminated Canadian Oysters Infects Dozens Across California

34 people in California have tested positive for norovirus, the state’s department of health says, and the CDC has counted 91 people in total who have fallen ill across the country, but the real number may be much higher.

San Francisco to Pay $504K to One-Legged Inmate Forced to Hop to Cell

San Francisco to Pay $504K to One-Legged Inmate Forced to Hop to Cell

A federal jury has just awarded $504,000 to an inmate at the San Francisco County Jail who filed an excessive force lawsuit in 2018 over his mistreatment at the jail.

San Francisco SPCA Sells Pac Heights Hospital to Private Vets, Will Open New Community Clinic In Excelsior

San Francisco SPCA Sells Pac Heights Hospital to Private Vets, Will Open New Community Clinic In Excelsior

The SFSPCA announced Thursday that it is selling its longtime facility in Pacific Heights and using the proceeds to fund a new community clinic that will serve lower-income neighborhoods in the southeast quadrant of the city.