Free Sandbags in San Francisco: Sandbag Saturday Dates and Locations Through December 5
Free sandbags in San Francisco: Public Works Sandbag Saturday dates, locations and rules for November 14, November 21 and December 5, 2026.
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Brian Chesky Gives $100 Million to San Francisco Parks: The Five Projects It Funds First
Brian Chesky’s $100 million gift to San Francisco parks funds five projects first, from a new SoMa park to Sunday hours at the Garfield Square pool.
Nancy Pelosi Will Receive the 2026 Legends Award at the Castro Theatre on November 22
Nancy Pelosi receives The Academy SF’s 2026 Legends Award at the Castro Theatre on Sunday, November 22, 2026, with Mark Leno and four other community honorees.
San Francisco Voters Approve Prop B, Setting Up a City-Owned Public Bank
San Francisco voters approved Proposition B on November 3, 2026, letting the city set up a municipal finance corporation that could later become the first city-run public bank in the US.
Mission BART Plazas Get $12.25 Million for Lighting, Ambassadors and Safety Upgrades
The Mission’s 16th and 24th Street BART plazas get $12.25 million from Crankstart and the state for lighting, ambassadors and safety technology, announced November 5, 2026.
San Francisco Expands Compton’s Cafeteria Riot Landmark to All of 101 Taylor Street
San Francisco expanded the landmark at the site of the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria Riot on October 29, 2026 to cover all of 101 Taylor Street and a decade of history.
Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2026 at the Cow Palace: Dates, Tickets and Getting There
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair runs 11 days at the Cow Palace from November 21 to December 20, 2026, with all-day adult tickets at $50 and online-only sales.
San Francisco Signal Will Open Its First Home Season January 10 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The San Francisco Signal, the city’s new pro women’s volleyball team, plays its first home match January 10, 2027 at 5 p.m. at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
How SF Artists Can Qualify for 93 Affordable Apartments at 1687 Market Street
San Francisco artists can qualify for priority at 93 affordable apartments at 1687 Market Street through a free Arts Commission certification opening in early 2027.
California’s Great America Will Close After Labor Day 2027, Making Next Season Its Last
California’s Great America will close for good on Labor Day, September 6, 2027, after one final season, Six Flags announced November 6, 2026.
