SoMa San Francisco

Westbound I-80 Closes Through SoMa October 23 to 26 for Bayshore Viaduct Work

October 17, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

Elevated Central Freeway viaduct in SoMa, part of the Caltrans Central and Bayshore viaduct rehabilitation project behind the westbound I-80 closure - San Francisco

Caltrans will close all westbound I-80 lanes between 5th and 15th streets in San Francisco from October 23 to 26, 2026, for joint work on the Bayshore viaduct.

San Francisco Office Vacancy Falls to 27.7 Percent as AI Companies Lease Large Blocks in SoMa

October 15, 2026 by Brian (Local SF Guide)

The office building at 888 Brannan Street in SoMa at night, where tech leasing is driving down office vacancy - San Francisco

San Francisco’s office vacancy rate fell to 27.7 percent in the third quarter of 2026, per CBRE, as AI and tech companies signed large leases concentrated in SoMa.