Snapshot of the SF Economy As of May 2025
A new report from the SF Controller shows that downtown is slowly but steadily recovering as employment holds flat, transit ridership hits new highs, and rents climb—though tech layoffs and housing…
The Clay Theater on Fillmore Street will reopen next year
After sitting vacant for five years, the historic Clay Theater on Fillmore Street is finally getting the investment it needs to come back to life. The marquee will light up again, films will return to…
Serving San Francisco: Why you should join a commission
Citizenship is not a spectator sport. - Robert Putnam, Bowling Alone This is the second post in our series called Serving San Francisco, highlighting the ways you can help our city thrive. In the…
Nordstrom Returns to San Francisco with a Local Hub on Fillmore
Nordstrom left the City in 2023 when it closed its huge location in the Westfield mall. But now Nordstrom is making a comeback with a new Nordstrom Local hub in Pac Heights. The Facts After jumping…
SFPD Gets New High-Tech Investigations Headquarters
SFPD is getting a new high tech Realtime Investigations Center (RTIC) in downtown SF thanks to $9.4 million in donations. It doubles down on a strategy that's already showing results: auto theft is…
San Francisco Parks Alliance to Shut Down Amid Financial Mismanagement
The San Francisco Parks Alliance is dissolving after it misused millions in restricted funds, leaving community groups and projects in limbo. The Facts The San Francisco Parks Alliance, a nonprofit…Serving San Francisco: What are commissions?
Citizenship is not a spectator sport. - Robert Putnam, Bowling Alone This is the first post in our series called Serving San Francisco, highlighting the ways you can help our city thrive. There are…
New Budget Preserves Services, Cuts 1400 Positions, Closes $817.5M Deficit
The Mayor's office has released a new budget proposal that closes a $817.5 million deficit without sacrificing core services. The $15.9 billion budget includes structural cuts, eliminates 1,40…
Engardio Recall Qualifies
The recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio has officially qualified, with the San Francisco Department of Elections confirming that the campaign submitted enough valid signatures. The recall election is…
