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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-04 15:50 PT
updated: 2026-11-04 15:50 PT
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# 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)

## 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

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