Car drives into Muni tunnel, shutting down Market St. subway for night
A car drove into the Muni tunnel at the Embarcadero on Saturday afternoon, disrupting service and confusing dozens of commuters. Car drives into Muni tunnel, shutting down Market St. subway for night
Free Rent Vanishes in San Francisco as AI Boom Squeezes Tenants
The free month of rent that landlords once dangled to lure tenants has all but vanished from San Francisco's apartment listings. Just 1.2% of San Francisco rental properties offered new tenants at least one month's rent discount in September, a steep drop that puts the city among the stingiest rental markets in the country for deals.
They bet on real estate when SF was at its bottom. Here’s how it...
Early in the pandemic, San Francisco’s commercial real estate market was in freefall. Most office workers were working from home while some residents were fleeing the city entirely. Misery and addiction filled in downtown’s empty spaces while pundits called San Francisco a failed city. For some investors, this...
Valkyries shut down Dream in Game 4 to square WNBA Finals
Oct 24 (Field Level Media) - ATLANTA -- Discipline and defense were two of the major talking points for Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase entering Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday afternoon.
Too $hort’s Oakland Street Sign Goes Missing
Too $hort‘s street sign went missing from the Oakland corner where the city honored him. Local reports placed the missing “Too Short Way” marker at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and High Street. Its cameras documented the sign’s absence. Oakland police treated the incident as a theft but have not provided details.
Landlords Are Offering Free Rent in These Cities to Attract Tenants
Finding an affordable apartment hasn’t been easy in recent years, but renters in some parts of the country are finally getting a little more bargaining power. Some landlords are even offering a month or more of free rent to attract new tenants. According to Apartment List’s report on the best cities for renters, higher vacancy... The post Landlords Are Offering Free Rent in These Cities to Attract Tenants first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .
San Francisco, CA Flood Alert Oct. 24-29: Water Up to 1.9 Feet
Coastal flood advisories cover San Francisco, San Pablo and Monterey bays, with Pacific Coast impacts Monday.
Russian Hill mansion with unusual history listed for $25 million
A six-story mansion perched atop Russian Hill — with panoramic views, a turbulent love story and a reported stint as an opium den — is on the market for $25 million.
Russian Hill Mansion With Brothel Past Lists for $25 Million
A six-story Russian Hill home known as the Verdier Mansion is listed for $25 million. Its past includes use as an opium den, a brothel and a World War II officers’ club. John Skeen, a former San Francisco securities executive, and his wife, Donna, are selling after two decades in the home as they retire to Southern California.
There’s no proof of Sheng Thao taking a bribe, defense argues
There’s no evidence that the alleged bribery scheme between Sheng Thao and three others actually happened. The government’s case is based on the untrustworthy account of informant Mario Juarez. That’s what defense attorney Erik Babcock tried to demonstrate in court Thursday, beginning an energetic cross-examination of FBI Special...

















