Bay Area Transit Tax Measure Qualifies for the November 2026 Ballot
The Connect Bay Area measure, a regional sales tax for public transit, has qualified for the November 2026 ballot in San Francisco and four other Bay Area counties.
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San Francisco Plans to Add Up to 2,500 Historic Landmarks by 2030
San Francisco’s mayor and supervisors have announced a plan that could designate about 2,500 new historic landmarks by 2030, tied to the city’s housing rezoning.
Chiharu Shiota’s ‘Two Home Countries’ Closes July 27 at the Asian Art Museum
The Asian Art Museum’s exhibition Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries, the artist’s first Bay Area solo museum show, closes July 27, 2026.
Legion of Honor’s Etruscans Exhibition Closes September 20: The Last Weeks
The Legion of Honor’s exhibition The Etruscans: From the Heart of Ancient Italy, with more than 150 ancient objects, closes September 20, 2026. Here is what is left of the run.
SFMOMA Opens Graciela Iturbide Photography Retrospective July 11
SFMOMA opens Graciela Iturbide: Between Two Worlds on July 11, a retrospective of more than 150 black-and-white photographs, on view through November 29, 2026.
Where San Francisco Watched the FIFA World Cup 2026 for Free
San Francisco ran five free public fan zones for the FIFA World Cup 2026, from Thrive City at Chase Center to PIER 39, showing matches through the July 19 final.
Sunset Dunes: What to Know About San Francisco’s Great Highway Park
Sunset Dunes, the car-free park that replaced the upper Great Highway along Ocean Beach, has been open for a year and drew more than 1.7 million visits.
Muni Payment Changes: MuniMobile Single Rides End September 1, Cable Car Fares Rise in January
Single-ride tickets leave the MuniMobile app on September 1, 2026 and Muni-only day passes follow on January 3, 2027, as the SFMTA winds the app down. Cable car fares move to a $12 and $18 structure in January 2027.
SB 79 Took Effect July 1: Taller Housing Is Now Allowed Near San Francisco Transit Stops
SB 79, the state law that allows higher-density housing within about half a mile of major transit stops, took effect in San Francisco on July 1, 2026. It applies in eight counties and includes affordability requirements.
San Francisco’s Minimum Wage Is Now $19.61 an Hour
San Francisco’s minimum wage rose to $19.61 an hour on July 1, 2026, the city’s annual cost-of-living adjustment. Separate rates apply to government supported employees, and two statewide changes took effect the same day.
