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San Francisco multifamily rents rose 8.6% through Q2 2026, the highest among major U.S. metros, driven by AI-driven hiring and a sharp drop in new housing supply. Eviction notices have increased 44%, prompting Mayor Daniel Lurie to declare a rent emergency and propose tenant protections.
San Francisco security guard Ulysses 'Bear' Davis, 47, was fatally shot outside the Warfield Theatre early Saturday morning following a chaotic event for the reality TV show 'Baddies USA.' Police arrested 32-year-old Shakia Vanderbilt on Tuesday and charged her with murder, firearm enhancements, and felon in possession. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins linked Vanderbilt to the 'Rainbow Crew,' a notorious retail theft ring active in the early 2010s. The shooting occurred after bear mace was sprayed inside the venue, causing a stampede. Davis’s wife and two children witnessed the incident. Police are investigating whether Vanderbilt bypassed security screening and if the venue held proper permits.
San Francisco police arrested 32-year-old Shakia Vanderbilt on Tuesday for the fatal shooting of security guard Ulysses Davis outside the Warfield Theatre. Davis, 47, was killed after an event for the reality show 'Baddies USA' ended around midnight on Saturday. Prosecutors charged Vanderbilt with murder, intentionally discharging a firearm in an occupied building, and being a felon in possession. Police are investigating whether the venue held proper permits for the event and how the suspect bypassed security screening.
Arielle Zuckerberg, the youngest sister of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has publicly confirmed that she has been a professional DJ since 2018. The revelation came after a video of her performing at San Francisco Tech Week circulated online. Arielle, who is also a venture capital partner, described her DJing as a 'side quest' and a way to spread joy, noting that she has performed at major events like Burning Man and various clubs.
San Francisco police arrested Shakia Vanderbilt, 32, for the fatal shooting of security guard Ulysses Davis at the Warfield Theatre. Davis, 47, was killed outside the venue after a dispute following a 'Baddies USA' event. Prosecutors charged Vanderbilt with murder and firearm offenses, noting she may have brought a weapon inside the theater despite screening.
The 1939 International Harvester school bus known as 'Furthur,' central to Ken Kesey's 1964 countercultural journey, has left its Oregon storage for the first time in over 50 years. Now displayed in San Francisco as part of the 'Forever Grateful' exhibit, the rusted vehicle serves as a focal point for a preservation effort aimed at restoring the historic artifact.
Manny Yekutiel suspended his campaign for San Francisco District 8 supervisor on October 1, 2026, following new sexual assault allegations published by The San Francisco Standard. The claims, which mirror a prior accusation from 2020, led to the immediate withdrawal of endorsements from Mayor Daniel Lurie and six city supervisors. Yekutiel denied the specific 2023 incident but apologized for crossing boundaries, while Gary McCoy emerged as the presumed frontrunner.
Manny Yekutiel, the leading candidate for San Francisco District 8 supervisor, withdrew from the race on October 1, 2026, following a new sexual assault allegation. The claim, reported by The San Francisco Standard, involves an incident at a 2023 Pride party. Mayor Daniel Lurie and six city supervisors immediately rescinded their endorsements. Yekutiel denied the specific incident but apologized for potentially crossing boundaries. His exit leaves Gary McCoy as the favorite to win the seat.
A San Francisco tenant is refusing a $35,000 cash offer to vacate her apartment because the cost and difficulty of finding new housing in the city are too high. The landlord also requires a nondisclosure agreement, adding to the tenant's hesitation. This case highlights the extreme tension in San Francisco's rental market, where strict rent controls lead to large buyouts but do not solve the underlying affordability crisis for renters.
A new San Francisco Department of Public Health report reveals that 41% of individuals seeking residential detox beds in fiscal 2024-25 were turned away on the same day or the next. While the city has expanded access to 78% of other addiction services, residential detox remains a critical bottleneck. The report attributes these turnaways to complex medical and mental health needs, limited bed capacity, and patients leaving before assessments. Public Health Director Daniel Tsai called the gap a 'huge priority' and is seeking state licensing flexibility to serve patients with complex conditions. A 16-bed dual-diagnosis facility is planned for early next year. Despite these efforts, advocates and some residents argue the system still fails to meet demand, with some patients leaving the city to seek treatment elsewhere.
Andreessen Horowitz has launched the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a for-profit, unaccredited alternative to college in San Francisco. The program offers a tuition-free, one-year fellowship for 50 students, focusing on AI product development without traditional grades or homework. Backed by $42 million from major tech firms, the academy aims to train young entrepreneurs for the AI era, with a paid two-year program planned for 2028.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to the public in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, following a star-studded gala. While the 300,000-square-foot facility celebrates visual storytelling in Exposition Park, San Francisco residents are mourning the loss of the project, which was originally proposed for the Presidio in 2010 but rejected due to bureaucratic delays and design disputes. The museum, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, features works by Frida Kahlo and Norman Rockwell alongside Star Wars artifacts, marking the culmination of a two-decade effort that saw Lucas abandon San Francisco and Chicago before settling in Los Angeles.
Andreessen Horowitz and major tech firms have launched The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a $42 million, unaccredited two-year alternative to college in San Francisco. The program targets ages 16-22, offering AI-focused training, industry mentorship, and access to computing power, with the first cohort starting in fall 2027.
Brooke LeBlanc, a California tech executive at Corgi, went viral for a lengthy list of non-negotiables for her future husband and says she’s found at least five “Mr. Rights.” Meanwhile, Corgi’s dog-themed San Francisco cafés are drawing sharp customer criticism over issues like smell, maintenance and prices as the startup pursues aggressive growth (including plans for 100+ SF cafés) and has raised about $400 million at a $2.6 billion valuation, plus a recent $11 million Dogpatch property purchase tied to Stephen Curry. LeBlanc’s mom is involved in vetting suitors, illustrating a blend of romance headlines and startup business news.
A pregnant woman en route to the hospital delivered a healthy baby girl after heavy traffic forced them to pull over near Golden Gate Park. San Francisco firefighters and medics arrived quickly—parking two blocks away and running the rest of the way—assisting the roadside birth around 4:40 pm before mother and baby were transported to a local hospital.