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SF Mayor Daniel Lurie abandoned his commitment to add 1,500 new shelter beds amid concerns over feasibility. A critical incident occurred in the Fillmore District, where a fire left one person in critical condition. Additionally, a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in East Oakland.
The Port of San Francisco must cover $1.9 million in construction costs for Crane Cove Park after the SF Parks Alliance collapsed. Funds originally intended for park improvements were allegedly misused, impacting other beautification projects along the waterfront. The Port pledges to complete the park while seeking alternative funding sources.
A wildfire named the Green Fire has scorched nearly 12,000 acres in Northern California’s Shasta National Forest and remains only 5% contained. The fire, ignited by a lightning strike on July 1, has prompted evacuations across 110 square miles as smoke affects air quality in the nearby city of Redding.
Two drownings occurred in Sonoma County’s Russian River on Sunday, claiming the life of a teenage boy and an adult man. The incidents happened less than an hour apart and approximately 11 miles from each other, highlighting the river's dangerous currents. Authorities urge swimmers to wear flotation devices due to the unpredictable nature of the water.
The Department of Public Works and the San Francisco Police Department maintained a clear west side of Mission Street over the weekend, but unpermitted vending and drug use returned to the east side by Sunday evening. Ahsing’s outreach team successfully cleared trash and discouraged loitering, yet police had to intervene with arrests.
The Department of Public Works and the San Francisco Police Department successfully maintained order on the west side of Mission Street over the weekend. However, unpermitted vending and open drug use resumed on the east side and northeast plaza once cleanup crews departed. Police arrested an individual on Caledonia Street on Saturday morning.
Choreographer KT Nelson will premiere her new work, "Nothing is Going to Make Sense," for ODC/Dance from July 17 to July 20, marking her first creation for the company since 2017. The 23-minute piece reflects her grief following the death of her husband and incorporates music by Bay Area composer Gabriela Smith, exploring themes of love, loss, and the climate crisis.
The Bay Area Air District extended an air quality advisory through Monday due to wildfire smoke from the northern Sacramento Valley. Firefighters from local departments are actively assisting in firefighting efforts, as smoke conditions may worsen in the region. Residents are advised to stay indoors and monitor air quality levels.
The San Francisco Department of Public Works and police maintained order along the west side of Mission Street for the second consecutive weekend, but unpermitted vending and drug use persisted on the east side. Ahsing, a new outreach team, helped clear trash and encouraged vendors to leave during their presence. However, by Sunday evening, the situation deteriorated again on the east side.
San Francisco's Department of Public Works and the San Francisco Police Department maintained order on the west side of Mission Street during the weekend, though unpermitted vending and drug use persisted on the east side. Cleaning crews and outreach teams managed to clear areas temporarily, but issues returned after their departure. Police arrested an individual on Caledonia Street on Saturday morning.