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Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the return of free downtown concerts in San Francisco, partnering with Another Planet Entertainment. The series starts on June 14 at Embarcadero Plaza, featuring the Back 2 Baysics event hosted by Dirtybird. Last year's concerts significantly boosted foot traffic and local business in the area.
Sherri Papini, a convicted liar and self-kidnapper, continues to assert her innocence regarding her staged 2016 kidnapping, likely to influence an ongoing custody battle. After serving 18 months in prison and pleading guilty to fraud and lying to investigators, she now aims for joint custody of her children. A new docu-series, "Sherri Papini: Caught In the Lie," explores her case and includes interviews with those involved.
Ariel Liu, an oil painter, began capturing the stillness of 16th and Mission BART Plaza, finding inspiration in the local environment. Liu noted improvements in cleanliness and safety compared to a year ago, where she previously participated in community cleanups. City officials maintain a subdued presence in the area, balancing outreach and public safety.
Mission Local focuses on critical issues in San Francisco, covering topics such as police reform and homelessness. The publication encourages community support through donations to sustain its enterprise reporting. Michael Santiago authored an article titled "The chef," published on May 2, 2025.
A UC Berkeley senior, Bandna Bhatti, suffered a 12-foot fall from a fraternity house stairway, resulting in paralysis from the waist down just weeks before graduation. The incident occurred during a campus celebration on April 19, raising questions about the fraternity's handling of the situation and the delay in calling for medical help. Bhatti faces severe injuries, prompting a GoFundMe campaign to support her recovery.
A man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Mission District on Friday afternoon. The shooting, which occurred around 12:48 p.m. on 26th Street, is under investigation as a homicide, marking potentially the sixth homicide in the city this year. The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made.
May Day protests are scheduled across the Bay Area on Thursday, focusing on worker and immigrant rights. UCSF faculty member Matias Campos highlighted the impact of a hiring freeze on patient care, with 4,000 employees participating in a strike. The UC system hopes for progress while maintaining regular operations.
UC Berkeley senior Zoe Rosenberg faces trial in September for stealing four chickens valued at $24 from a Perdue facility, which her supporters label as a rescue. Meanwhile, San Francisco's free outdoor movie series, Sundown Cinema, has been canceled for 2025 due to financial issues faced by the SF Parks Alliance. A $100,000 salary is now considered "low-income" in San Francisco, reflecting ongoing economic challenges in the region.
Bay Area transportation agencies, including BART, Muni, and Caltrain, face significant budget deficits as ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels. State Senator Scott Wiener proposes a new sales tax measure to fund these agencies, while former BART director Debora Allen urges for strategic budget cuts. Without action, deep service cuts may be inevitable.
President Trump’s proposed reduction of corporate taxes from 21% to 15% could cost California's affordable housing sector an estimated $250 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits. The California Housing Partnership warns that lower corporate tax rates would decrease the demand for these credits, impacting funding for affordable housing projects statewide.