Muni Operator Appears to Nod Off at 50 mph Out of Sunset Tunnel, N‑Judah Riders Sent Flying
Video shows a Muni operator nod off as an N‑Judah train shot through the Sunset Tunnel at about 50 mph, tossing riders. SFMTA says operator fatigue was to blame and the employee is on nondriving status.
Michelin-Trained Chef to Open 'Naides' Filipino Fine Dining Restaurant in Former Sons & Daughters Space
A chef who worked his way through two-Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters and spent a year at a remote Slovenian fine dining restaurant is bringing that training back to the same Nob Hill address—but this time, he's cooking his mother's cuisine. Restaurant Naides opens in December with deconstructed sisig, abalone sinigang, and a vision for Filipino food that has nothing to do with lumpia and caviar.
Iconic San Francisco Mansion Built for Real Estate Mogul Angelo Sangiacomo Hits Market for $10M
The midcentury mansion at 111 Edgehill Way in San Francisco, originally built for real estate developer Angelo Sangiacomo, is on sale for $10 million.
Lower Nob Hill to Welcome Innovative 'ElevenEleven' Tower with Mixed-Income Housing and Commercial Space
The ElevenEleven residential tower, replacing a former funeral home in Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, will feature 303 units across 22 stories, including affordable housing and commercial space, financed through diverse funds.
SF Woman Says APEC Volunteer Shattered Her Jaw, Now She’s Suing
A San Francisco protester who says a volunteer’s punch at the 2023 APEC CEO Summit left her with brain injuries and a broken jaw has sued APEC and the volunteer. The filing and a petition for mental‑health diversion in the criminal case have raised new questions about volunteer vetting and accountability.
San Francisco Opera Unveils Bilingual "The Monkey King" Blending East-West Narratives with $10M Production
"Monkey King," a SF Opera premiere, blends East and West in a bilingual production based on "Journey to the West," featuring a $10M budget for costumes and sets, and includes kung fu and puppetry.
Feds Eye Berkeley Brawl Outside TPUSA Show After Arrests And A Bloodied Man
The Justice Department will review clashes and arrests outside a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley after videos showed a violent altercation outside Zellerbach Hall.
SFMTA Cites Operator Fatigue as Cause for Speeding Muni Train Incident in San Francisco's Sunset Tunnel
A fatigued train operator caused a Muni train to speed, throwing passengers around, but technical issues were ruled out. The operator is now on non-driving status.
Caltrain to End Clipper Fare Discount in 2026, Standardizes Payment Amid Financial Challenges
Caltrain is ending its 55-cent Clipper fare discount on January 1, 2026, to equalize payment methods, amidst financial challenges and record service levels.
Bay Area City Halls Slip Shelters Onto Quiet Blocks, Neighbors Erupt
San Francisco, San José and Oakland are expanding interim shelters into new neighborhoods to ease downtown pressure — but NIMBY opposition, land limits and funding are making openings rocky. Cities say the shift is about equity; neighbors say it’s about quality of life.












