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San Francisco will honor writer Anaïs Nin with two events in April, including the play "Shameless Hussy" and the Anaïs Nin Diary Film Festival. Both projects highlight Nin's legacy as a pioneer of women's and sexual liberation, relevant in today’s socio-political climate.
San Francisco closed its last safe parking site for RV residents, leaving them without designated places to park. The city's homelessness department has no plans to reopen such sites despite increasing numbers of vehicle dwellers, which rose from 1,049 in 2022 to 1,442 in 2024. District Supervisor Shamann Walton warns that this lack of parking will exacerbate risks for RV residents.
California's State Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced Sen. Scott Wiener's bill, SB 276, to empower San Francisco police to cite unpermitted street vendors. The legislation aims to address illegal street vending linked to stolen goods, which has become a significant issue in the city. SB 276 will proceed to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration in mid-May.
San Francisco artists honor writer Anaïs Nin with two projects opening in April 2025. Lynne Kaufman’s play “Shameless Hussy” explores Nin’s life, while the Anaïs Nin Diary Film Festival showcases films inspired by her work. Both events aim to highlight themes of women's liberation and self-identity.
Patrick McMillan, 81, testified as the sole surviving witness in the stabbing case of Curtis Lind, who was attacked by alleged cult members in Vallejo, California, in November 2022. McMillan's frail health led to a conditional hearing, where he struggled with memory lapses and could not identify the suspects. Lind, who died in January 2025, had previously defended himself during the attack, fatally shooting one assailant.
The Civic Center Inn in San Francisco closed in 2023 and has since become a haven for crime and neglect, prompting community concern. Reverend Paul Trudeau seeks to purchase the property to transform it into a sober living facility, while city officials acknowledge the dire conditions surrounding the abandoned hotel. Local leaders emphasize the need for action from the property owner or city intervention.
San Francisco museums feature several upcoming and closing exhibitions. “Kunié Sugiura: Photopainting” opens at SF MOMA on April 26, while “Chinese in the Richmond” at the Chinese Historical Society closes on May 4. Other notable shows include Beau McCall's retrospective at the Museum of Craft and Design, opening May 11.
Vehicle crashes in San Francisco cost approximately $2.5 billion from 2018 to 2022, resulting in over 33,000 injuries and nearly 200 fatalities. The report calls for improved traffic safety measures, highlighting the need for the Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of Public Health to take action. District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar has urged a hearing to address these issues.
Eight sheriff's deputies and four Department of Public Works employees patrolled the southwest 16th Street plaza, where a DPW worker noted a suspicious individual carrying a blue IKEA bag. Paul Hayward, a DPW code enforcement supervisor, expressed optimism about Mayor Daniel Lurie's efforts to improve community sentiment in San Francisco. He envisions promoting traditional arts and culture in the plazas.
ODC Theater's Youth & Teen Program presents its May Showcase, starting on April 23, 2025, and concluding on May 3, 2025. The event highlights the talents of local youth performers, showcasing their dedication and creativity.