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San Francisco's iconic Fog City diner closed permanently after 40 years of service on The Embarcadero. The restaurant, initially opened as "Fog City Diner" in 1985, announced its final day via social media. It gained fame through appearances in Visa commercials and the 1993 film "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The west side of Mission Street remains a bustling area, marked by both sidewalk vending and visible drug paraphernalia. During a visit on Sunday afternoon, the author observed significant drug use, including eight pipes and three pieces of foil, alongside street vendors selling various items. The lack of trash cans exacerbates the situation, prompting calls for better sanitation resources in the area.
San Francisco's city attorney announced the shutdown of 10 websites that used AI to generate non-consensual explicit images. The lawsuit targeted 16 operators for violating state and federal laws against deepfake and child pornography. City Attorney David Chiu emphasized the need to protect adults and minors from these harmful practices.
A petition to recall San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio qualified for the ballot after supporters gathered 10,523 valid signatures. The special election will take place on September 16, following backlash over Engardio's support for closing the Upper Great Highway to traffic.
CMC’s Mission District Branch will host Field Day 2025 on June 1, featuring performances and fundraising activities. The event aims to support scholarships and local non-profit initiatives in San Francisco.
About 50 people participated in the inaugural Walk The Block SF event in Bayview, organized by SF Hip Hop to promote community unity and support local businesses. Mayor Daniel Lurie joined the event, praising the neighborhood's energy and leadership. The event featured local entrepreneurs and aimed to foster health awareness and neighborhood connections.
Bissap Baobab will host a Senior Showcase on June 1, 2025, from 1 PM to 10 PM local time in San Francisco. The event celebrates the talents of students from the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts. Attendees can expect a vibrant display of arts and performances.
The AIDS LifeCycle, a 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, will conclude after 30 years due to rising production costs and decreased donations. Participants, like Matthew Barbour, express disappointment but remain proud of the advocacy efforts supporting LGBTQ+ rights and HIV research.
The northeast plaza near BART in San Francisco has become a hub for drug use and encampment, contrasting sharply with the cleaner southwest plaza where police maintain a mobile unit. Mayor Daniel Lurie's efforts to address street conditions have yielded limited results, as many vendors and drug users continue to populate the area. Local storekeepers report increased police presence, but they note that activities resume once officers leave.
The northeast plaza near BART in San Francisco has become a hub for drug use and encampments, contrasting sharply with the cleaner southwest plaza where police have set up a mobile unit. Despite increased police presence, local business owners report that drug-related activities resume after officers leave. Mayor Daniel Lurie's efforts to clean up the area have not effectively addressed the northeast plaza's challenges.