Che Fico Reopens on Divisadero October 18, Four Months After a June Fire
Che Fico, the Italian restaurant at 838 Divisadero St. in NoPa, reopens Sunday, October 18, 2026 after a June fire, and reservations are open now.
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Potrero Hill’s Jackson Playground Gets $10 Million State Grant for Its $48 Million Rebuild
Jackson Playground on Potrero Hill has a $10 million state grant toward a $48 million rebuild with new fields, a dog area and a larger clubhouse, with construction planned for late 2027.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! at Fisherman’s Wharf Closes December 1, With $1.50 Admission on the Final Day
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! at 175 Jefferson St. closes Dec. 1, 2026, with 1967 prices of $1.50 for adults that day, $19.67 Thursdays until then and a silent auction.
Syd Mead’s “Future Pastime” Paintings Open at the Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery October 8
Syd Mead: Future Pastime, 16 gouache paintings by the Blade Runner and TRON designer, runs October 8 to December 17, 2026 at the Transamerica Pyramid Annex Gallery, 535 Washington St.
Golden Gate Bridge Weeknight Lane Closures Begin for Final Seismic Retrofit Phase
Overnight lane closures on the Golden Gate Bridge began October 5, 2026 for the final seismic retrofit phase, running weeknights about 9pm to 5am with at least one lane open each way.
Golden Gate University in Talks to Buy the Contemporary Jewish Museum Building on Mission Street
Golden Gate University is in early talks to buy the closed Contemporary Jewish Museum’s landmark building at 736 Mission St., where deed limits allow only cultural or institutional uses.
California’s New Robotaxi Law: Fines Up to $10,000 When Driverless Cars Block First Responders
California’s SB 1246 lets cities fine robotaxi companies up to $10,000 per car that blocks first responders for over 30 minutes, starting July 1, 2028.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026 in San Francisco: Alcatraz Sunrise Gathering and Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12, 2026 with a sunrise gathering on Alcatraz, boats at 5am from Pier 33 for $12, and a free afternoon in Yerba Buena Gardens.
Glen Canyon Park Wildfire Risk: What San Francisco Will and Won’t Do About Its Eucalyptus
San Francisco will thin brush and trim eucalyptus in Glen Canyon Park after a grand jury wildfire warning, but its response leaves most recommendations for further study.
Lyft Agrees to $272.5 Million Driver Settlement: Who Qualifies and How Payment Works
Lyft will pay $272.5 million to settle claims it misclassified California drivers from April 2016 to December 2020, with at least $237 million going to drivers pending court approval.
