# Acta Diurna: San Francisco, all current stories Updated Fri Nov 6, 9:49 AM Pacific. Front-page order first. --- id: 65a092f544 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 21:16 PT updated: 2026-11-06 06:00 PT status: reported outlets: 3 --- # Lurie-backed ballot measures lead in early election results Early results showed ballot measures backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie leading with voters. Two Board of Supervisors seats were also on the ballot. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Daniel Lurie](/wiki/daniel-lurie.md), [Board of Supervisors](/wiki/board-of-supervisors.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/mayor-daniel-lurie-san-francisco-charter-reform-city-hall/), 2026-11-03 21:16 PT: Mayor Lurie’s effort to consolidate City Hall power coasting to victory - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/04/lurie-backed-propositions-appear-headed-to-victory-in-san-francisco/), 2026-11-04 10:49 PT: Lurie-Backed Propositions Appear Headed to Victory in San Francisco - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/06/mayor-lurie-power-charter-reform/), 2026-11-06 06:00 PT: Lurie has more power than ever. Who’s left to challenge him? Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 0c4d388b06 section: transit first_reported: 2026-11-05 04:00 PT updated: 2026-11-06 08:13 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Caltrans closes southbound Highway 101 in San Francisco this weekend Caltrans said southbound 101 will close between 17th and Cesar Chavez streets from 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 to 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, the last of several repaving closures. Section: [Transit & Streets](/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Caltrans](/wiki/caltrans.md), [Highway 101](/wiki/highway-101.md), [Hospital Curve](/wiki/hospital-curve.md) ## Coverage - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/05/101-closure-san-francisco-bay-bridge-november-6-9-detour-traffic/), 2026-11-05 04:00 PT: Highway 101 Through SF Is Closed Again This Weekend — for the Last Time - [CBS San Francisco](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/highway-101-san-francisco-hospital-curve-final-closure-caltrans-roadwork/), 2026-11-06 08:13 PT: For final time, Highway 101 in San Francisco closed for weekend roadwork. Here's what to know. Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: cbe92175d9 section: transit first_reported: 2026-11-02 09:08 PT updated: 2026-11-05 07:38 PT status: reported outlets: 7 --- # Bay Area voters approve regional transit sales tax measure Voters in five counties approved the Regional Transit Measure, according to election data. It sets a 0.5% sales tax, and a 1% tax in San Francisco to support Muni. Section: [Transit & Streets](/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Regional Transit Measure](/wiki/regional-transit-measure.md), [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency](/wiki/san-francisco-municipal-transportation-agency.md), [Bay Area Rapid Transit](/wiki/bay-area-rapid-transit.md), [Proposition H (San Francisco, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-h-san-francisco-2026.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/your-local-election-hq/regional-transit-measure-rtm-election-results/), 2026-11-02 09:08 PT: Regional Transit Measure (RTM) passed by Bay Area voters - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/measure-rtm-public-transit-tax-bay-area-approved/4170564/), 2026-11-03 20:55 PT: Bay Area voters appear to pass new sales tax to help fund public transit - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-election-results-transit-proposition-h-rtm/), 2026-11-03 22:08 PT: Measures to rescue BART, Muni from financial ruin winning with unexpected ease - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/voters-approve-new-muni-tax-and-nearly-1-billion-in-regional-transit-funding/), 2026-11-04 10:13 PT: Voters Approve New Muni Tax and Nearly $1 Billion In Regional Transit Funding - [SFMTA (official)](https://www.sfmta.com/blog/bay-area-chooses-transit-funding-measures-pass) (city agency), 2026-11-04 12:00 PT: The Bay Area Chooses Transit as Funding Measures Pass - [CBS San Francisco](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/measure-rtm-san-francisco-bay-area-transit-tax-bart-caltrain-muni/), 2026-11-04 16:26 PT: Bay Area voters approve Measure RTM to fund transit agencies - [The Voice of San Francisco](https://thevoicesf.org/bay-area-transit-agencies-thankful-to-voters-for-saving-transit-from-the-brink-of-collapse/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-05 07:38 PT: Bay Area transit agencies thankful to voters for saving transit from the brink of collapse Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 250ef430d9 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 20:55 PT updated: 2026-11-05 13:29 PT status: reported outlets: 9 --- # Connie Chan concedes House race to Scott Wiener Supervisor Connie Chan conceded Wednesday in the race for Nancy Pelosi's House seat; Scott Wiener led 55.5% to 44.5% with 57.4% of expected votes counted, NBC reported. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Scott Wiener](/wiki/scott-wiener.md), [Connie Chan](/wiki/connie-chan.md), [Nancy Pelosi](/wiki/nancy-pelosi.md) ## Coverage - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/bay-area-beaches-dangerous-surf/4168550/), 2026-11-03 20:55 PT: Bay Area beaches face dangerous surf this week as light rain returns - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/03/scott-wiener-leads-in-san-francisco-congressional-race-to-succeed-nancy-pelosi/), 2026-11-03 21:17 PT: Scott Wiener Wins San Francisco Congressional Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/news/district-11-election-results-pelosi-chan-wiener), 2026-11-03 21:26 PT: San Francisco District 11: Live 2026 election results - [Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon](https://richmondsunsetnews.com/2026/11/04/wiener-likely-to-succeed-pelosi-in-congress-in-first-open-race-in-four-decades/), 2026-11-04 13:55 PT: Wiener To Succeed Pelosi in Congress in First Open Race in Four Decades - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/scott-wiener-san-francisco-congress-race-connie-chan/), 2026-11-04 17:15 PT: Scott Wiener wins Nancy Pelosi’s seat after Connie Chan concedes - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/connie-chan-concedes-ca-11-race-congratulates-scott-wiener/), 2026-11-04 17:41 PT: Connie Chan concedes CA-11 race as Scott Wiener, Nancy Pelosi react to election results - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/04/power-play-scott-wiener-saw-landslide-victory-coming/), 2026-11-04 18:00 PT: Scott Wiener’s campaign saw his landslide win coming before Election Day. Here’s how - [ABC7 News](https://abc7news.com/post/ca-election-results-will-fill-nancy-pelosis-congressional-seat-state-sen-scott-wiener-connie-chan-vying-spot/19981989/), 2026-11-04 23:28 PT: CA District 11: Chan concedes to Wiener in race for Pelosi's seat - [CBS San Francisco](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/scott-wiener-claims-victory-connie-chan-concedes-nancy-pelosi-seat-congress/), 2026-11-05 13:29 PT: San Francisco voters elect state Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress, CBS News projects Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: c2fe01bdf3 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-04 00:04 PT updated: 2026-11-06 04:00 PT status: developing outlets: 2 --- # Proposition B, public bank measure, gains support in vote counts Proposition B, which asks voters to start building a city-owned public bank, is gaining support with each update from elections officials, KQED reported. Mission Local described the race as tight. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Proposition B (San Francisco, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-b-san-francisco-2026.md) > Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional. ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-public-bank-prop-b-2026-results/), 2026-11-04 00:04 PT: San Francisco’s first-ever public-bank measure in tight race, but trending up - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/06/san-franciscos-city-owned-bank-measure-pulls-ahead-thursday-night/), 2026-11-06 04:00 PT: San Francisco’s City-Owned Bank Measure Pulls Ahead Thursday Night Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 829691b078 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-04 16:41 PT updated: 2026-11-05 19:03 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Kim, Tung and Brown Garibay win San Francisco school board seats Incumbent Phil Kim won reelection to the San Francisco school board, and Tim Tung and Autumn Brown Garibay declared victory Thursday for the two other open seats. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Phil Kim](/wiki/phil-kim.md), [Tim Tung](/wiki/tim-tung.md), [Autumn Brown Garibay](/wiki/autumn-brown-garibay.md), [San Francisco Board of Education](/wiki/san-francisco-board-of-education.md) ## Coverage - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/04/sf-teachers-union-at-risk-of-shutout-loss-in-school-board-election/), 2026-11-04 16:41 PT: SF Teachers Union at Risk of Shutout Loss in School Board Election - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-school-board-race-final-results/), 2026-11-05 19:03 PT: Tim Tung, Autumn Brown Garibay win final two S.F. school board seats Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: dd7390e0e3 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 21:08 PT updated: 2026-11-05 20:19 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Theo Ellington declares victory in District 10 supervisor race Theo Ellington declared victory Thursday in the race to succeed termed-out District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton, after moving ahead of his opponents on election night. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Theo Ellington](/wiki/theo-ellington.md), [Shamann Walton](/wiki/shamann-walton.md), [San Francisco Board of Supervisors](/wiki/san-francisco-board-of-supervisors.md), [Bayview-Hunters Point](/wiki/bayview-hunters-point.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/theo-ellington-district-10-supervisor-victory-san-francisco/), 2026-11-03 21:08 PT: Theo Ellington overwhelmingly wins race for Bayview-Hunters Point supervisor - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/news/theo-ellington-declares-victory-san-francisco-district-10-supervisor-race), 2026-11-05 20:19 PT: Theo Ellington declares victory in San Francisco District 10 supervisor race Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 8f216adfb6 section: transit first_reported: 2026-11-02 18:03 PT updated: 2026-11-04 14:38 PT status: reported outlets: 5 --- # San Francisco voters reject Proposition G on Great Highway Voters defeated Proposition G, which would have reopened the Great Highway to cars on weekdays, 62.65% to 37.35% in preliminary results. Section: [Transit & Streets](/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Proposition G (San Francisco, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-g-san-francisco-2026.md), [Great Highway](/wiki/great-highway.md), [Sunset Dunes Park](/wiki/sunset-dunes-park.md), [Alan Wong](/wiki/alan-wong.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/your-local-election-hq/fight-over-great-highway-in-hands-of-sf-voters-once-again/), 2026-11-02 18:03 PT: Fight over Great Highway in hands of SF voters once again - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/sf-great-highway-sunset-dunes-prop-g/), 2026-11-03 21:14 PT: Great Highway measure Prop. G fails. Sunset Dunes will stay a park. - [Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon](https://richmondsunsetnews.com/2026/11/03/sunset-dunes-to-remain-open-as-prop-g-fails/), 2026-11-03 21:37 PT: Sunset Dunes to Remain Open as Prop. G Fails - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/03/san-francisco-votes-to-keep-cars-off-the-great-highway-again/), 2026-11-03 22:11 PT: San Francisco Votes to Keep Cars Off the Great Highway, Again - [CBS San Francisco](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/prop-g-2026-san-francisco-great-highway-reopening-appears-to-fail-sunset-dunes/), 2026-11-04 14:38 PT: Plan to reopen San Francisco's Great Highway appears to fail, officials say Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: e16738cb7b section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 20:55 PT updated: 2026-11-04 14:40 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race over Steve Hilton Xavier Becerra defeated Steve Hilton in the California governor's race and will succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to NBC Bay Area and SFist. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Xavier Becerra](/wiki/xavier-becerra.md), [Steve Hilton](/wiki/steve-hilton.md), [Gavin Newsom](/wiki/gavin-newsom.md) ## Coverage - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/elections/trump-affordability-california-governors-race/4169007/), 2026-11-03 20:55 PT: Democrat Xavier Becerra wins California governor's race, defeating Republican Steve Hilton - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/xavier-becerra-defeats-steve-hilton-in-landslide-race-for-california-governor/), 2026-11-04 14:40 PT: Xavier Becerra Defeats Steve Hilton In Landslide Race For California Governor Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 7b66ddecc1 section: housing first_reported: 2026-11-05 18:03 PT updated: 2026-11-05 18:03 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # San Francisco count finds homeless children up 27% in two years A citywide count shows the number of homeless children in San Francisco rose 27% over two years, Mission Local reported, while overall homelessness, especially among unsheltered people, decreased. Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/section/housing.md) · Entities: none ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-homeless-point-in-time-count-children/), 2026-11-05 18:03 PT: Citywide count shows number of S.F. homeless children increased 27% in 2 years Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 26706fbef9 section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-05 12:38 PT updated: 2026-11-05 12:38 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Man, 36, charged over Market Street shooting that injured four Prosecutors charged Daronte Scott, 36, over a Market Street shooting near Powell Street BART Station that injured four people. He is due in court Thursday. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Daronte Scott](/wiki/daronte-scott.md), [Powell Street BART Station](/wiki/powell-street-bart-station.md), [Market Street](/wiki/market-street.md), [Hall of Justice](/wiki/hall-of-justice.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/man-charged-with-shooting-bystanders-on-market-street-in-san-francisco/), 2026-11-05 12:38 PT: Man charged with shooting bystanders on Market Street in San Francisco Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 5e6572cfba section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 20:55 PT updated: 2026-11-04 16:35 PT status: developing outlets: 4 --- # California billionaire tax trails in early election returns Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, trailed in early returns Wednesday, while Proposition 42, blocking similar measures, led by over eight points. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Proposition 40 (California, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-40-california-2026.md), [Proposition 42 (California, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-42-california-2026.md) > Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional. ## Coverage - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/elections/california-tax-billionaires-wealth/4169008/), 2026-11-03 20:55 PT: It's too early to call the outcome of California's proposal to tax billionaires - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/california-billionaire-tax-election-results-2026/), 2026-11-03 23:22 PT: California billionaire tax, Prop. 40, trailing in early results - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/california-billionaire-tax-looks-to-be-failing-while-prop-42-might-pass/), 2026-11-04 13:15 PT: California Billionaire Tax Looks to Be Failing, While Prop 42 Might Pass - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/04/sf-has-more-billionaires-than-any-city-in-california-heres-how-residents-voted-on-prop-40/), 2026-11-04 16:35 PT: SF Has More Billionaires Than Any City in California. Here’s How Residents Voted on Proposition 40 Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 21eb2f49e7 section: housing first_reported: 2026-11-03 21:24 PT updated: 2026-11-03 21:24 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Real estate groups spend nearly $3 million against Prop. I Mission Local reported that real-estate interests spent nearly $3 million against Prop. I, a social housing measure, while affordable-housing measure Prop. C faced no major opposition. Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Proposition C (San Francisco, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-c-san-francisco-2026.md), [Proposition I (San Francisco, 2026)](/wiki/proposition-i-san-francisco-2026.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-affordable-housing-measures-2026-election-results/), 2026-11-03 21:24 PT: One San Francisco affordable-housing measure set to pass, another unlikely to succeed Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 393b52bd4a section: housing first_reported: 2026-11-05 10:50 PT updated: 2026-11-05 10:50 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # San Francisco rents reach new highs, report shows A new report shows San Francisco rents continue to hit new highs, driven in part by growth in the AI and tech industries, KTVU reported. Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Zumper](/wiki/zumper.md), [Crystal Chen](/wiki/crystal-chen.md) ## Coverage - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-ajisnkel40ocu99e), 2026-11-05 10:50 PT: San Francisco rents hitting new highs Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 6a98538174 section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-06 04:00 PT updated: 2026-11-06 04:00 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Crankstart Foundation gives city $9.25 million for Mission BART plazas The Crankstart Foundation's gift will pay for lighting improvements, street patrols and public safety technology at the Mission BART plazas, according to Mission Local. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Crankstart Foundation](/wiki/crankstart-foundation.md), [Mission BART plazas](/wiki/mission-bart-plazas.md), [Bay Area Rapid Transit](/wiki/bay-area-rapid-transit.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-mission-bart-plazas-crankstart-gift/), 2026-11-06 04:00 PT: S.F. to get $9.25 million gift to tackle conditions at Mission BART plazas Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: bf74b2e3f4 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-04 22:19 PT updated: 2026-11-05 17:50 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Scott Wiener to head to Washington as newly elected congressman San Francisco's newly elected member of Congress, Scott Wiener, will travel to Washington D.C. within days. He said he looks forward to working on a number of fronts. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Scott Wiener](/wiki/scott-wiener.md) ## Coverage - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/scott-wiener-congressional-district-11-priorities/4171377/), 2026-11-04 22:19 PT: Congressman-elect Scott Wiener discusses priorities before heading to Washington - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/news/wiener-headed-washington-dc), 2026-11-05 17:50 PT: Scott Wiener outlines his priorities for when he heads to Washington D.C. Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 607273ca8b section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 23:10 PT updated: 2026-11-03 23:10 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Three incumbent supervisors lead in San Francisco reelection races Supervisors Stephen Sherrill, Alan Wong and Matt Dorsey were on track to win reelection, Mission Local reported. All three had Mayor Daniel Lurie's support and outraised challengers. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Stephen Sherrill](/wiki/stephen-sherrill.md), [Alan Wong](/wiki/alan-wong.md), [Matt Dorsey](/wiki/matt-dorsey.md), [Daniel Lurie](/wiki/daniel-lurie.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/three-incumbent-sf-supervisors-win-reelection/), 2026-11-03 23:10 PT: Three incumbent S.F. supervisors on track to easily win reelection, backed by similar allies Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 38b598bf01 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 21:52 PT updated: 2026-11-03 21:52 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Alan Wong wins full term as District 4 supervisor Alan Wong won a full four-year term with 76.41% in the second ranked-choice round, according to the Department of Elections' Tuesday 8:45 p.m. report. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Alan Wong](/wiki/alan-wong.md), [Jeremy Greco](/wiki/jeremy-greco.md), [Albert Chow](/wiki/albert-chow.md), [San Francisco Department of Elections](/wiki/san-francisco-department-of-elections.md) ## Coverage - [Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon](https://richmondsunsetnews.com/2026/11/03/alan-wong-wins-full-term-for-district-4-supervisor/), 2026-11-03 21:52 PT: Alan Wong Wins Full Term for District 4 Supervisor Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 3cbfa5f55b section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-02 09:03 PT updated: 2026-11-03 21:07 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Gary McCoy declares victory in District 8 supervisor race Gary McCoy declared victory Tuesday night after early election results showed him leading his opponents in the District 8 supervisor race. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Gary McCoy](/wiki/gary-mccoy.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/your-local-election-hq/san-francisco-supervisor-district-8/), 2026-11-02 09:03 PT: Gary McCoy declares victory in SF District 8 supervisor race - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-district-8-castro-supervisor-results/), 2026-11-03 21:07 PT: Gary McCoy declares victory in Castro supervisor race Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 687e4bbde4 section: other first_reported: 2026-11-04 00:46 PT updated: 2026-11-05 12:18 PT status: reported outlets: 4 --- # UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at SFO, university says Immigration agents detained a UC Berkeley student at San Francisco International Airport, university officials said. KRON reported the 23-year-old Colombian citizen remains in federal custody. Section: [Around Town](/section/life.md) · Entities: [University of California, Berkeley](/wiki/university-of-california-berkeley.md), [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement](/wiki/u-s-immigration-and-customs-enforcement.md), [San Francisco International Airport](/wiki/san-francisco-international-airport.md), [Richard Lyons](/wiki/richard-lyons.md) ## Coverage - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sister-uc-berkeley-students-ice-sfo/4170595/), 2026-11-04 00:46 PT: ‘I'm devastated': Sister of UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at SFO speaks out - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area-ice-raids/dhs-explains-why-ice-agents-arrested-uc-berkeley-student-at-san-francisco-airport/), 2026-11-04 16:42 PT: DHS explains why ICE agents arrested UC Berkeley student at San Francisco airport - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-vr1shp7e9ztvdx3o), 2026-11-04 23:08 PT: UC Berkeley student taken into custody by ICE at San Francisco airport - [CBS San Francisco](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-san-francisco-international-airport/), 2026-11-05 12:18 PT: UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport, officials say Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 1dd36fe0b0 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 22:31 PT updated: 2026-11-03 22:31 PT status: developing outlets: 1 --- # Jane Kim and Ben Allen in close race for insurance commissioner Jane Kim and Ben Allen are close in the race for California insurance commissioner, Mission Local reported. Most independent spending in the contest favored Allen. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Jane Kim](/wiki/jane-kim.md), [Ben Allen](/wiki/ben-allen.md) > Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional. ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/california-insurance-commissioner-election-results-2026-jane-kim-ben-allen/), 2026-11-03 22:31 PT: Jane Kim neck-and-neck with Ben Allen in race for California insurance commissioner Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: c55b4e5bc1 section: cityhall first_reported: 2026-11-02 17:30 PT updated: 2026-11-02 17:30 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # City transit agency asks feds to remove ICE vehicles from garage San Francisco's transportation agency is asking the federal government to remove ICE vehicles from a city-owned downtown parking garage, Mission Local reported. Section: [City Hall](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency](/wiki/san-francisco-municipal-transportation-agency.md), [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement](/wiki/u-s-immigration-and-customs-enforcement.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/sfmta-removal-ice-parking-garage/), 2026-11-02 17:30 PT: S.F. wants feds to ‘immediately remove’ ICE vehicles from city-owned garage Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 3f1f8f1e0d section: transit first_reported: 2026-11-05 14:33 PT updated: 2026-11-05 14:33 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # BART delays on Red Line after person on tracks at Balboa Park BART said an unauthorized person or persons on the tracks at Balboa Park Station caused major delays Thursday afternoon on Red Line trains toward SFO, Millbrae, Daly City and the East Bay. Section: [Transit & Streets](/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Bay Area Rapid Transit](/wiki/bay-area-rapid-transit.md), [Balboa Park Station](/wiki/balboa-park-station.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/bart-delays-on-san-francisco-line-due-to-person-on-tracks-at-balboa-park/), 2026-11-05 14:33 PT: BART delays on San Francisco line due to person on tracks at Balboa Park Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 4a1a6f021a section: transit first_reported: 2026-11-05 04:00 PT updated: 2026-11-05 04:00 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # 24th Street BART elevator was out of service for 94 days A 24th Street BART elevator was out for 94 days. BART agreed in a 2024 settlement to fix or update 75 elevators, Mission Local reported. Section: [Transit & Streets](/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Bay Area Rapid Transit District](/wiki/bay-area-rapid-transit-district.md), [24th Street BART station](/wiki/24th-street-bart-station.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/bart-elevator-outage-san-francisco-lawsuit/), 2026-11-05 04:00 PT: 24th Street BART elevator was out 94 days. Was that legal? Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 11102c571a section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:24 PT updated: 2026-11-05 15:24 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Capt. Chris Canning to lead Southern Station, replacing Carla Hurley Captain Chris Canning will replace Carla Hurley on Nov. 7 at Southern Station in SoMa. Hurley had led the station since May, and it is losing its fourth captain since last June. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Chris Canning](/wiki/chris-canning.md), [Carla Hurley](/wiki/carla-hurley.md), [Southern Station](/wiki/southern-station.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/soma-police-station-losing-4th-captain-since-last-june/), 2026-11-05 15:24 PT: SoMa police station losing 4th captain since last June Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: b2a5d04209 section: business first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:36 PT updated: 2026-11-05 15:36 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Seven Equity Group plans to demolish downtown mall, per lender pitch Seven Equity Group, in contract to buy a downtown mall for $132.5 million, outlined plans to tear it down in a pitch to lenders. Section: [Business & Economy](/section/business.md) · Entities: [Seven Equity Group](/wiki/seven-equity-group.md) ## Coverage - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/05/seven-equity-san-francisco-centre-redevelopment-plan/), 2026-11-05 15:36 PT: The new plan for San Francisco’s dead mall? Tear it all down Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 2eee559681 section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-05 10:44 PT updated: 2026-11-05 10:44 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Garbage truck fire closes section of South Van Ness Avenue A fire that apparently started on a garbage truck Thursday morning closed a section of South Van Ness Avenue in the Mission District, according to SFist. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [South Van Ness Avenue](/wiki/south-van-ness-avenue.md), [Mission District](/wiki/mission-district.md) ## Coverage - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/05/garbage-truck-fire-leads-to-pile-of-smoldering-trash-on-street-in-mission-district/), 2026-11-05 10:44 PT: Garbage Truck Fire Leads to Pile of Smoldering Trash on Street In Mission District Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 5b125d5d80 section: other first_reported: 2026-11-05 10:31 PT updated: 2026-11-05 17:00 PT status: reported outlets: 3 --- # Harmeet Dhillon resigns as Justice Department civil rights chief Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday on X that he accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, a San Francisco attorney who led the Civil Rights Division. Section: [Around Town](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Harmeet Dhillon](/wiki/harmeet-dhillon.md), [Todd Blanche](/wiki/todd-blanche.md), [U.S. Department of Justice](/wiki/u-s-department-of-justice.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/conservative-sf-attorney-resigns-from-trump-doj/), 2026-11-05 10:31 PT: Conservative SF attorney resigns from Trump DOJ - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/05/harmeet-dhillon-san-francisco-s-anti-woke-crusader-leaves-trump-administration/), 2026-11-05 11:02 PT: Harmeet Dhillon, San Francisco’s anti-woke crusader, leaves the Trump administration - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/05/former-sf-gop-chair-harmeet-dhillon-resigns-from-doj-after-turbulent-tenure/), 2026-11-05 17:00 PT: Former SF GOP Chair Harmeet Dhillon Resigns From DOJ After Turbulent Tenure Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 9ff97321d4 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-03 14:24 PT updated: 2026-11-05 16:26 PT status: reported outlets: 9 --- # Golden State Valkyries hold championship parade on the Embarcadero The Golden State Valkyries celebrated their first WNBA title with an Oakland waterfront event and a parade along San Francisco's Embarcadero on Wednesday. Thousands attended, according to KQED. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Golden State Valkyries](/wiki/golden-state-valkyries.md), [Embarcadero](/wiki/embarcadero.md), [Barbara Lee](/wiki/barbara-lee.md), [WNBA](/wiki/wnba.md) ## Coverage - [SFGATE](https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/valkyries-parade-street-closures-22509837.php), 2026-11-03 14:24 PT: The Valkyries parade is taking over San Francisco. Here's what streets will close. - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/valkyries-championship-parade-celebration-replay/4170605/), 2026-11-03 20:55 PT: Watch replay of Golden State Valkyries championship celebration and parade - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/video-oakland-mayor-barbara-lee-dons-purple-wig-for-valkyries-celebration/), 2026-11-04 12:24 PT: Video: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Dons Violet Wig For Valkyries Celebration - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/04/valkyries-parade-draws-thousands-to-san-franciscos-embarcadero-for-wnba-championship-celebration/), 2026-11-04 12:59 PT: Valkyries Parade Draws Thousands to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for WNBA Championship Celebration - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/valkyries-parade-finals-winners-wnba-bay-area-sf-oakland/), 2026-11-04 17:29 PT: Valkyries parade is unabashedly Bay Area, celebrating the players and their fans - [ABC7 News](https://abc7news.com/post/photos-2026-golden-state-valkyries-championship-parade-san-francisco/20009579/), 2026-11-04 17:56 PT: PHOTOS: 2026 Valkyries championship parade in San Francisco - [CBS San Francisco](https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/golden-state-valkyries-fans-pack-the-embarcadero-for-championship-parade/), 2026-11-04 18:15 PT: Golden State Valkyries fans pack the Embarcadero for championship parade - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/05/valkyries-championship-parade-party-champagne-gabby-williams/), 2026-11-05 06:00 PT: Champagne flutes, Jell-O shots, and an IV bag: Inside the Valkyries’ wild title parade - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/sports/valkyries-kaitlyn-chen-shotguns-beer-at-parade-after-opening-it-with-her-teeth/), 2026-11-05 16:26 PT: Valkyries' Kaitlyn Chen shotguns beer at parade -- after opening it with her teeth Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 7768b769ea section: other first_reported: 2026-11-02 18:47 PT updated: 2026-11-02 18:47 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Bay Area food banks report hardship a year after federal SNAP cuts Local food banks say families are struggling to afford food one year after federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Section: [Around Town](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program](/wiki/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.md), [Donald Trump](/wiki/donald-trump.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/bay-area-families-relying-on-food-banks-affected-by-snap-cuts/), 2026-11-02 18:47 PT: Bay Area families relying on food banks affected by SNAP cuts Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: fea315c01b section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 19:51 PT updated: 2026-11-04 22:19 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # San Francisco has counted about 75% of ballots as of Thursday About 75% of San Francisco ballots had been counted as of Thursday afternoon, according to Mission Local's election results updates. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: none ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-november-2026-election-results/), 2026-11-03 19:51 PT: San Francisco election results: Live updates - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/oakland-zoos-festival-glowfari/4171475/), 2026-11-04 22:19 PT: Oakland Zoo's annual festival Glowfari to open Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: b864cb2254 section: business first_reported: 2026-11-04 13:22 PT updated: 2026-11-04 13:22 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Canva announces restructuring affecting more than 1,200 jobs Canva said restructuring will affect more than 1,200 jobs, according to a post from co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins. The Australian company has a San Francisco campus. Section: [Business & Economy](/section/business.md) · Entities: [Canva](/wiki/canva.md), [Melanie Perkins](/wiki/melanie-perkins.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/technology-ai/canva-announces-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring-impacting-1200-people/), 2026-11-04 13:22 PT: Canva announces layoffs as part of restructuring impacting 1,200+ people Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 5d9e56d184 section: business first_reported: 2026-11-04 22:04 PT updated: 2026-11-05 12:21 PT status: reported outlets: 4 --- # T&T Supermarket opens first San Francisco store on Geary Boulevard T&T Supermarket, a Canadian Asian grocery chain, opened Thursday at 2675 Geary Blvd. next to the City Center Target, its second Bay Area location after San Jose. Section: [Business & Economy](/section/business.md) · Entities: [T&T Supermarket](/wiki/t-t-supermarket.md), [City Center](/wiki/city-center.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/food-business/a-look-inside-sfs-first-tt-supermarket-here-is-what-is-exclusive-at-this-location/), 2026-11-04 22:04 PT: Massive crowd turns out for T&T Supermarket's SF grand opening - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/05/t-t-supermarket-san-francisco-opening/), 2026-11-05 06:00 PT: The best Asian grocery store in the Bay Area just opened its first San Francisco location - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-qg1ihg7u52nvur2t), 2026-11-05 09:18 PT: Canada’s largest Asian grocery chain opens in San Francisco - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/05/massive-new-asian-supermarket-t-t-opens-at-sfs-city-center/), 2026-11-05 12:21 PT: Massive New Asian Supermarket T&T Opens at SF's City Center Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 6e72eaf7b3 section: business first_reported: 2026-11-04 14:57 PT updated: 2026-11-04 14:57 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Owners of Phelan Building on Market Street stop loan payments The owners of the century-old Phelan Building on Market Street have stopped paying off their loan, according to The San Francisco Standard. Section: [Business & Economy](/section/business.md) · Entities: [Phelan Building](/wiki/phelan-building.md) ## Coverage - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/04/phelan-building-market-street-default/), 2026-11-04 14:57 PT: A historic flatiron building on Market slips into default Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 5a7928e8d1 section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-03 09:44 PT updated: 2026-11-03 10:35 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # More than 100 firefighters respond to Twin Peaks apartment fire A two-alarm fire involving the top two floors of 10 Argent Alley was under control by 10 a.m. Tuesday, KRON4 reported. A dog died. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [10 Argent Alley](/wiki/10-argent-alley.md), [Twin Peaks](/wiki/twin-peaks.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/san-francisco-firefighters-battle-multi-floor-apartment-fire-in-twin-peaks/), 2026-11-03 09:44 PT: Dog dies in San Francisco apartment complex fire - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/twin-peaks-apartment-building-blaze/), 2026-11-03 10:35 PT: More than 100 S.F. firefighters subdue Twin Peaks apartment-building blaze Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 4870414699 section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-03 14:52 PT updated: 2026-11-03 14:52 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Jury convicts Murad Bahruddin of domestic and sexual violence A San Francisco jury convicted Murad Bahruddin, 36, of domestic and sexual violence against his former partner in 2023, the District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Murad Bahruddin](/wiki/murad-bahruddin.md), [San Francisco District Attorney's Office](/wiki/san-francisco-district-attorney-s-office.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/san-francisco-jury-convicts-man-of-raping-ex-domestic-violence/), 2026-11-03 14:52 PT: San Francisco jury convicts man of raping ex, domestic violence Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 2648c0f274 section: business first_reported: 2026-11-04 15:50 PT updated: 2026-11-04 15:50 PT status: developing outlets: 1 --- # City planners recommend approval of Sanctum Baths in SoMa City planners recommended approval of Sanctum Baths, a proposed gay bathhouse on 12th Street in SoMa. The Planning Commission is likely to give final approval Thursday. Section: [Business & Economy](/section/business.md) · Entities: [Sanctum Baths](/wiki/sanctum-baths.md), [San Francisco Planning Commission](/wiki/san-francisco-planning-commission.md) > Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional. ## Coverage - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/sanctum-baths-the-first-gay-bathhouse-in-soma-in-40-years-headed-for-approval/), 2026-11-04 15:50 PT: Sanctum Baths, the First Gay Bathhouse In SoMa In 40 Years, Headed for Approval Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 91c94787ff section: business first_reported: 2026-11-05 14:51 PT updated: 2026-11-05 14:51 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Tech companies weigh options for AI data centers as voters push back The San Francisco Standard reports tech companies are exploring options for AI data centers as voters push back on expansion. Section: [Business & Economy](/section/business.md) · Entities: none ## Coverage - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/05/ai-data-centers-housing-crisis/), 2026-11-05 14:51 PT: Like everyone in SF, AI data centers struggle to find a place to live Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 4cb0855455 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 20:03 PT updated: 2026-11-03 21:21 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Wiener campaign reverses ban on Mission Local reporter at party Mission Local said Scott Wiener's campaign barred its reporter from Tuesday's election party over its coverage. The campaign later reversed course, Mission Local reported. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Scott Wiener](/wiki/scott-wiener.md), [Mission Local](/wiki/mission-local.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/scott-wiener-campaign-bars-mission-local/), 2026-11-03 20:03 PT: Scott Wiener reverses course after barring Mission Local from campaign event - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/your-local-election-hq/sf-journalist-says-they-were-banned-from-wiener-election-night-watch-party/), 2026-11-03 21:21 PT: SF journalist says they were banned from Wiener Election Night watch party Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 3ec204fedf section: other first_reported: 2026-11-03 19:02 PT updated: 2026-11-03 22:27 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Fireworks over Embarcadero on Election Night were for private party Fireworks went off over the Embarcadero on Election Night for a private party, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said. The Port said a company rented Pier 27. Section: [Around Town](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Daniel Lurie](/wiki/daniel-lurie.md), [Port of San Francisco](/wiki/port-of-san-francisco.md), [Pier 27](/wiki/pier-27.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/fireworks-explode-over-sf-on-election-night/), 2026-11-03 19:02 PT: WATCH: Fireworks explode over SF on Election Night - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/03/confusing-fireworks-in-sf-early-on-election-night-were-for-an-ai-conference/), 2026-11-03 22:27 PT: Confusing Fireworks In SF Early on Election Night Were For an AI Conference Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 05a3b13a12 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-04 23:44 PT updated: 2026-11-04 23:44 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Herbert Blomstedt, who led SF Symphony 1985-95, dies at 99 Herbert Blomstedt, who headed the San Francisco Symphony from 1985 to 1995, died Wednesday at his home in Gothenburg, Sweden, his management agency said. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Herbert Blomstedt](/wiki/herbert-blomstedt.md), [San Francisco Symphony](/wiki/san-francisco-symphony.md), [KünstlerSekretariat am Gasteig](/wiki/k-nstlersekretariat-am-gasteig.md) ## Coverage - [NBC Bay Area](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/november-5-stock-market/4170982/), 2026-11-04 23:44 PT: A brutal sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles 4.4% Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: fa2c5137a3 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-04 11:54 PT updated: 2026-11-04 11:54 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Former supervisor candidate Manny Yekutiel appears in public Manny Yekutiel, a former candidate for supervisor, made his first public appearance since sexual assault allegations ended his campaign, The San Francisco Standard reported. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Manny Yekutiel](/wiki/manny-yekutiel.md) ## Coverage - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/04/manny-yekutiel-election-night-sexual-assault/), 2026-11-04 11:54 PT: It could have been his election night. Instead, Manny Yekutiel was an outsider looking in Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: a129339060 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-05 17:24 PT updated: 2026-11-05 17:24 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Bay Area Arab Film Festival runs through Nov. 14 in SF and Oakland The Bay Area Arab Film Festival, marking 30 years, runs through Nov. 14 with screenings in San Francisco and Oakland, KQED reported. KQED described it as the largest of its kind outside the Arab world. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Bay Area Arab Film Festival](/wiki/bay-area-arab-film-festival.md) ## Coverage - [KQED](https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/11/05/bay-area-arab-film-festival-celebrates-3-decades-of-diasporic-cinema/), 2026-11-05 17:24 PT: Bay Area Arab Film Festival Celebrates 3 Decades of Diasporic Cinema Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 3b2d181188 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-04 06:00 PT updated: 2026-11-05 22:02 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Heavy Water Collective opens Ocean Beach photo exhibit Nov. 6 Heavy Water Collective opens an exhibition of 74 images by 25 photographers at the Harvey Milk Photo Center with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6. It runs through Dec. 5. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Heavy Water Collective](/wiki/heavy-water-collective.md), [Harvey Milk Photo Center](/wiki/harvey-milk-photo-center.md), [Ocean Beach](/wiki/ocean-beach.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/right-here-right-now-surfing-at-ocean-beach/), 2026-11-04 06:00 PT: Right here right now: Surfing at Ocean Beach - [Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon](https://richmondsunsetnews.com/2026/11/05/ocean-beach-photo-exhibit-opens-tomorrow/), 2026-11-05 22:02 PT: Ocean Beach Photo Exhibit Opens Tomorrow Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 00b137733f section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-03 13:07 PT updated: 2026-11-03 13:07 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival runs Nov. 5-8 The San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival takes place Nov. 5-8, marking the 10th anniversary of the artist's death, Mission Local reported. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Leonard Cohen](/wiki/leonard-cohen.md), [San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival](/wiki/san-francisco-leonard-cohen-festival.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/spreading-the-gospel-of-leonard-cohen/), 2026-11-03 13:07 PT: Spreading the gospel of Leonard Cohen Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 5961e47d76 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-05 09:19 PT updated: 2026-11-05 09:19 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Patti LaBelle to headline Glide Holiday Jam 2026 at the Warfield Patti LaBelle is headlining Glide's Holiday Jam 2026 at the Warfield in San Francisco, according to KTVU FOX 2. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Patti LaBelle](/wiki/patti-labelle.md), [Glide](/wiki/glide.md), [The Warfield](/wiki/the-warfield.md) ## Coverage - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-harqd9hi5h0kgj6q), 2026-11-05 09:19 PT: Glide Holiday Jam features Patti LaBelle Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: a56e1a8117 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-05 15:07 PT updated: 2026-11-05 15:07 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Bawdy Storytelling series may end after 20 years The live Bawdy Storytelling series could end after 20 years, SFist reported, unless enough people buy livestream tickets to Friday's sold-out show or subscribe to its Patreon. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Bawdy Storytelling](/wiki/bawdy-storytelling.md) ## Coverage - [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/05/sfs-bawdy-storytelling-needs-more-support-to-keep-its-20-year-run-going/), 2026-11-05 15:07 PT: SF’s Bawdy Storytelling Needs Support to Continue Running In Its 20th Year Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 0e73d69206 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-05 06:24 PT updated: 2026-11-05 06:24 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # City Hall hosts its first Diwali celebration Wednesday night San Francisco City Hall hosted its first Diwali celebration on Wednesday night, according to KTVU. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [San Francisco City Hall](/wiki/san-francisco-city-hall.md), [Diwali](/wiki/diwali.md) ## Coverage - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-leihcnoaisjieyv6), 2026-11-05 06:24 PT: San Francisco City Hall hosts 1st Diwali celebration Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 797a80cd9c section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-02 22:57 PT updated: 2026-11-02 22:57 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Mission Day of the Dead parade turns 45, honors four organizers At the Day of the Dead parade's 45th anniversary, the Mission District mourned four of the event's key organizers, Mission Local reported. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mission District](/wiki/mission-district.md), [Día de los Muertos](/wiki/d-a-de-los-muertos.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/mission-dia-de-los-muertos-procession-2026/), 2026-11-02 22:57 PT: At Día de los Muertos, the Mission mourns and celebrates four community pillars Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 147958ae19 section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-02 21:06 PT updated: 2026-11-02 21:06 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Mission District holds 34th Festival of Altars for Day of the Dead The Mission District celebrated its 34th Festival of Altars for Day of the Dead, with altars, marigold petals and sugar skulls, Mission Local reported. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mission District](/wiki/mission-district.md), [Festival of Altars](/wiki/festival-of-altars.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/sf-portero-dia-de-los-muertos-26/), 2026-11-02 21:06 PT: Photos: Deep roots in Mission District’s Day of the Dead celebration Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: a9ffe052fe section: culture first_reported: 2026-11-02 14:01 PT updated: 2026-11-04 09:00 PT status: reported outlets: 2 --- # Public library exhibits work of costume designer Debra Bauer The San Francisco Public Library is showing photos, sketches, film and video clips from over five decades of costume designer Debra "Beaver" Bauer's work. Section: [Culture & Events](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Debra Bauer](/wiki/debra-bauer.md), [San Francisco Public Library](/wiki/san-francisco-public-library.md) ## Coverage - [48 Hills](https://48hills.org/2026/11/for-costume-legend-beaver-bauer-all-the-citys-a-character/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-02 14:01 PT: For costume legend Beaver Bauer, all the city’s a character - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/debra-beaver-bauer-fabulous-at-76/), 2026-11-04 09:00 PT: Debra ‘Beaver’ Bauer, avant-garde costume designer, is fabulous at 76 Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: b387c39d53 section: other first_reported: 2026-11-05 16:23 PT updated: 2026-11-05 16:23 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # San Francisco holds National Adoption Day celebration San Francisco held a celebration on National Adoption Day for the city's newest adoptive families. Parents said they were proud and excited to welcome the children home. Section: [Around Town](/section/life.md) · Entities: [National Adoption Day](/wiki/national-adoption-day.md) ## Coverage - [KTVU FOX 2](https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-nvggba06dy08txoy), 2026-11-05 16:23 PT: New forever families celebrate National Adoption Day in San Francisco Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 8894778812 section: sports first_reported: 2026-11-05 06:00 PT updated: 2026-11-05 06:00 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Giants acquire Kaeden Kent from Yankees in trade Kaeden Kent, son of Jeff Kent, discussed his trade from the New York Yankees to the San Francisco Giants before an Arizona Fall League game. Section: [Sports](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Kaeden Kent](/wiki/kaeden-kent.md), [Jeff Kent](/wiki/jeff-kent.md), [San Francisco Giants](/wiki/san-francisco-giants.md), [New York Yankees](/wiki/new-york-yankees.md) ## Coverage - [The San Francisco Standard](https://sfstandard.com/2026/11/05/kaeden-kent-sf-giants-jeff-kent-legacy/), 2026-11-05 06:00 PT: Kaeden Kent opens up about joining his dad’s Giants: ‘I want to be like him’ Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 8dea951375 section: sports first_reported: 2026-11-05 18:45 PT updated: 2026-11-05 18:45 PT status: developing outlets: 1 --- # Boxer Devin Haney to bring world title fight back to San Francisco Boxer Devin Haney is set to bring a world title fight back to San Francisco, KRON4 reported. He fought Regis Prograis at Chase Center three years ago. Section: [Sports](/section/life.md) · Entities: [Devin Haney](/wiki/devin-haney.md), [Regis Prograis](/wiki/regis-prograis.md), [Chase Center](/wiki/chase-center.md) > Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional. ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/sports/bay-area-native-devin-haney-to-bring-back-world-title-fight-to-sf/), 2026-11-05 18:45 PT: Bay Area native Devin Haney to bring back world title fight to SF Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: a2711d860f section: safety first_reported: 2026-11-03 06:46 PT updated: 2026-11-03 06:46 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Coast Guard helicopter evacuates man from ship off San Francisco A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuated a man with a medical emergency from the container ship Ever Elite off San Francisco on Friday, officials said. Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [U.S. Coast Guard](/wiki/u-s-coast-guard.md), [Ever Elite](/wiki/ever-elite.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/coast-guard-helicopter-evacuates-patient-from-ship-off-san-francisco/), 2026-11-03 06:46 PT: Coast Guard helicopter evacuates patient from ship off San Francisco Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 01c4c6101c section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 04:00 PT updated: 2026-11-03 04:00 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Election Day updates cover Great Highway, supervisor and House races Mission Local is running live updates on the Great Highway, supervisor seats and San Francisco's next member of Congress. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Great Highway](/wiki/great-highway.md), [Mission Local](/wiki/mission-local.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/san-francisco-november-election-2026-updates/), 2026-11-03 04:00 PT: Election Day 2026: San Francisco lefties lose, let loose — Mayor Lurie wins, again Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: ae7ae52f21 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 13:04 PT updated: 2026-11-03 13:04 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # California voters decide governor, two House seats and 14 measures California voters went to the polls Tuesday to choose a governor, successors to Nancy Pelosi and Eric Swalwell in the U.S. House, and weigh 14 ballot propositions. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Nancy Pelosi](/wiki/nancy-pelosi.md), [Eric Swalwell](/wiki/eric-swalwell.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/news/your-local-election-hq/election-day-voters-to-decide-on-governor-replacing-pelosi-and-swalwell-billionaires-tax/), 2026-11-03 13:04 PT: Live updates: Voters to decide on replacing Pelosi and Swalwell, billionaire tax Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: c388edd5a1 section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-02 14:36 PT updated: 2026-11-02 14:36 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Chan backers count on high turnout as polls show Wiener ahead Supporters of Connie Chan are counting on higher-than-usual turnout; most polls show Wiener leading by about six points, Mission Local reported. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Connie Chan](/wiki/connie-chan.md), [Scott Wiener](/wiki/scott-wiener.md) ## Coverage - [Mission Local](https://missionlocal.org/2026/11/chan-wiener-pelosi-congress-voter-turnout/), 2026-11-02 14:36 PT: Connie Chan’s backers want one thing on Election Day: High voter turnout Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 98ec013d9e section: elections first_reported: 2026-11-03 16:39 PT updated: 2026-11-03 16:39 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Poll shows Wiener ahead of Chan 47% to 41% in congressional race An Oct. 18-19 USC survey of 454 likely voters put Scott Wiener at 47% and Connie Chan at 41%, within the margin of error. Section: [Elections](/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Scott Wiener](/wiki/scott-wiener.md), [Connie Chan](/wiki/connie-chan.md), [Democracy and Fair Elections Lab](/wiki/democracy-and-fair-elections-lab.md) ## Coverage - [Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon](https://richmondsunsetnews.com/2026/11/03/chan-and-wiener-make-final-push-for-votes-in-waning-days-of-race-for-congress/), 2026-11-03 16:39 PT: Chan and Wiener Make Final Push for Votes in Waning Days of Race for Congress Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail. --- id: 3d5486fdb6 section: environment first_reported: 2026-11-03 05:24 PT updated: 2026-11-03 05:24 PT status: reported outlets: 1 --- # Rain reaches Bay Area on Tuesday, North Bay first Showers are forecast to start in the North Bay early Tuesday and reach south of the Golden Gate by mid-morning, KRON4 reported. Section: [Weather & Environment](/section/life.md) · Entities: [North Bay](/wiki/north-bay.md), [Golden Gate](/wiki/golden-gate.md) ## Coverage - [KRON4](https://www.kron4.com/weather/rain-reaches-bay-area-tuesday/), 2026-11-03 05:24 PT: Rain reaches Bay Area Tuesday Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.