Pending some city approvals, Halloween in the Castro will return for the third time this year as a tamer version of the long-gone legendary block party, though perhaps a bit more festive with a street closure this time.

SFUSD and SPARK SF Public Schools launch the "Be Here!" campaign to improve student attendance and secure vital state funding by promoting class attendance.

SEIU Local 1021 workers in Novato ended a three-day strike, returning to work amid ongoing labor agreement negotiations. City operations are resuming, with some delays expected.

San Jose opens Sunrise Pavilion, an affordable housing community for former foster youth, providing a mix of permanent and transitional units with on-site services for skill acquisition and support.

Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco celebrates its 50th anniversary with a block party, highlighting its history, community role, and commitment to shared values.

Injured Gaza children arrived at San Francisco Airport to receive medical treatment in the Bay Area, facilitated by HEAL Palestine, amidst community support and planned post-care in Egypt.

Novato city workers are on strike over staffing issues and fair treatment, with the city offering an 11% raise over three years but employees demanding more in light of Measure M revenues.

San José Police Department has launched a Gang Incident Dashboard to provide updated information on gang activity and support community-led solutions to gang violence, in collaboration with the San José Youth Empowerment Alliance.

San Francisco's therapy dog Brixton has been diagnosed with lymphoma, affecting his work in the community. A GoFundMe campaign is underway to cover his medical expenses.

Workers at Hospice East Bay plan a one-day strike amid contract negotiations, citing understaffing and the refusal to include patient care protocols in their contract.

The Bay Area Air District awarded $3.5 million to 12 organizations to address air quality and public health in pollution-impacted areas over three years.

UCSF Medical Center workers went on strike over layoffs affecting patient-care roles, claiming it impacts patient service and job security. The union alleges the firings were illegal, contrasting UCSF's financial challenges with its revenue growth.

OUSD named Nelson Alegria as the new Executive Director of Safety, a role focused on reimagining school safety with an emphasis on racial justice and equitable policies.