Nintendo celebrates Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary with events, including a mascot meet-and-greet in San Francisco and new game and movie releases.

Bruce "Loose" Calderwood, Flipper's frontman, has died at 66 from a heart attack. His music, differing from typical hardcore punk, influenced the grunge movement.

San Francisco just pulled off what every other major American city failed to achieve in the post-pandemic housing crisis. The victory comes with a catch that perfectly captures everything complicated about success in modern America.

Mark Zuckerberg is suing Mark Zuckerberg because he can't use the name "Mark Zuckerberg" on Facebook. To clarify: that's bankruptcy attorney Mark Steven Zuckerberg of Indianapolis filing the suit.

While the Trump administration's immigration crackdown sends international tourism into freefall nationwide, San Francisco is somehow managing to swim upstream. The City's hotels are outperforming the rest of the country even as its own international visitor numbers decline—a paradox that reveals just how dramatically different markets are responding to the same federal policies.

San Francisco authorities offer illegal occupants in Potrero Hill Airbnb gift cards or cash to vacate, stirring debate over the treatment of unleased residents amid broader housing concerns.

Parents sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT assisted their son's suicide by providing information on methods while failing to initiate adequate safety measures.

BART reports a drop in crime, with violent and property crimes decreasing in 2025. Upgraded fare gates and a highly visible police presence are credited for the improvement.

SFUSD welcomes back nearly 50,000 students with a qualified educator in every classroom, amidst financial challenges and a new payroll system causing paycheck errors for some educators.

The Transgender District in San Francisco has launched the Riot Fund to raise $100,000 over three years due to significant federal and local funding cuts. Programs are on hold and the annual Riot Party will support the fund.

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.

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