SF one-bedroom rents nearly double LA's, report says
San Francisco apartment rents set another record in August and could soon pass New York to become the most expensive in the U.S., according to a new report. Renting a one-bedroom now costs almost twice as much as in Los Angeles.
Housing & Land Use
City Hall
1 story, 1 outletSF candidate wants rival’s $500,000 crypto donation steered to the community
Shawn Richard, a candidate in a San Francisco district race, is asking that a $500,000 cryptocurrency donation to rival Theo Ellington be redirected to the community. Richard says the money distorts the race in one of the city's most overlooked districts.
Public Safety
2 stories, 1 outletPolice will not salvage yacht that sank near Alcatraz
Police will not salvage the 49-foot yacht Volare, which sank off Alcatraz on July 14 during a memorial ceremony, killing four people and a dog. An SFPD spokesperson cited depths up to 130 feet and strong currents, saying the wreck is not needed for the investigation.
Stabbing suspect caught at Baker Beach after going into water
Police arrested a man suspected of a Saturday stabbing near Yacht Road in the Marina District after he was found in the water off Baker Beach. One person was hospitalized with an apparent knife wound, and the suspect was also taken to a hospital; both had non-life-threatening injuries.
Health & Environment
1 story, 1 outletMountain lion that spent a night in the Panhandle left on its own: ‘A best case scenario’
The mountain lion that spent part of Saturday night in a tree near Fell and Baker streets left on its own overnight. San Francisco officials called the ending a best-case scenario, unlike a January cougar in Pacific Heights that had to be caught and tranquilized.
Immigration
1 story, 1 outletWindowless room in SFO terminal is used for immigrant detention, lawyers say
World Journal reports that a windowless room in SFO's international terminal is used to hold people in immigration custody while they are in transit. Immigration lawyers and people who have been held there describe the room, officially called an in-transit lounge, as a jail.
Arts & Culture
1 story, 1 outletChinatown Tai Ping Qing Jiao ritual honors Chinese ancestors
Chinatown streets hosted a public Tai Ping Qing Jiao ceremony on Sunday, combining a Taoist ritual for the dead with bilingual exhibits on the history of Chinese laborers in North America. The event, tied to a USA250 tribute to the nation's builders, included a fire dragon dance and traditional rituals.
Around Town
3 stories, 1 outletNatalie Nakase, Kaitlyn Chen, and the underdog mentality driving the Valkyries
A profile looks at how Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase's own experience of being underestimated shaped her work with point guard Kaitlyn Chen. Chen has become a key contributor for the team.
A postcard from Australia: Will the 49ers’ 8,000-mile head start on the Rams pay off?
The 49ers have spent a full week in Melbourne before their season opener against the Rams, while Los Angeles is the designated home team. The article looks at whether San Francisco's early arrival in Australia gives the team an edge.
10 cozy patios to drink on this weekend in SF
A guide gathers 10 cozy patios in San Francisco for outdoor drinking. The hidden spots offer greenery, string lights and the occasional eccentric sculpture.