Eli M. Rosenberg

Can free rent jump-start a downtown San Francisco revival? Pop-up retailers say maybe

Business

Taking advantage of the city-funded Vacant to Vibrant’s glowing publicity, entrepreneurs say they are eager to continue the program meant to rehab vacant retail spaces.


Director of Audio

Sophie Bearman

How to borrow free hiking gear from Bay Area public libraries

Culture

Borrow trekking poles, backpacks and even binoculars with just a library card.

Business Reporter

Kevin V. Nguyen

YIMBY group sues Bay Area city, accusing it of stuffing its housing plan with junk

California's housing laws aren't enforced unless someone forces the issue in the courts

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Man and 8-year-old boy dead after water rescue near Half Moon Bay

News

First responders rendered aid near Cowell Beach Ranch, but both victims were later pronounced dead.

Sarah Holtz

‘Gel Blaster’ TikTok challenge: Bay Area teens shoot random people with toy guns

The toy guns have become popular since the so-called #gelblaster challenge began trending on TikTok. 

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Can free rent jump-start a downtown San Francisco revival? Pop-up retailers say maybe

How to borrow free hiking gear from Bay Area public libraries

YIMBY group sues Bay Area city, accusing it of stuffing its housing plan with junk

Man and 8-year-old boy dead after water rescue near Half Moon Bay

‘Gel Blaster’ TikTok challenge: Bay Area teens shoot random people with toy guns