‘Section 415’ podcast: How the Bay Area lands major sporting events
The Bay Area Host Committee’s Zaileen Janmohamed details how the Valkyries’ success led the WNBA to pick San Francisco as the site of the 2027 All-Star Game.
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kerry Crowley, as published by The San Francisco Standard · · 1 min read
The Bay Area Host Committee’s Zaileen Janmohamed details how the Valkyries’ success led the WNBA to pick San Francisco as the site of the 2027 All-Star Game.
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Gary McCoy and Darshini Patel teamed up to beat Manny Yekutiel. Now GrowSF has backed Patel, and she says McCoy is going moderate.
The San Francisco Standard · Oct 21, 2026

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The city struck a deal with the largest labor unions to implement a 12 percent raise over four years and prevent layoffs through June 2029. City cuts deal to protect raises and prevent layoffs for largest labor unions...
Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) · Oct 21, 2026

safety
San Jose's Independent Police Auditor released its 2025 findings, showing complaints against officers are up. Department agrees with a dozen recommended changes....
KTVU FOX 2 News · Oct 21, 2026

Local
Buyers are backing out of home purchases as high prices and mortgage rates squeeze affordability. But the shift is playing out differently across California, and new Bay Area numbers show a mixed picture for prices and sales. Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight...
KTVU FOX 2 News · Oct 21, 2026

government
'Las Campesinas' is the name a working group created by the Mayor selected. The proposal will have to be approve by the board of supervisors. Cesar Chavez Street to be renamed ‘Las Campesinas’...
Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) · Oct 21, 2026

safety
An immigration arrest of a San Francisco man caught on camera is fueling protests, calls for expanded legal aid and renewed debate over federal enforcement tactics....
ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) · Oct 21, 2026

business
If you’ve been on social media, you’ve probably seen the Dubai chocolate craze, and one Walnut Creek dessert shop is putting its own delicious spin on the trend. The Sweet Spot is known for its Dubai chocolate strawberry cups, along with its popular crepes.Arian Mosaddad, owner o...
KTVU FOX 2 News · Oct 21, 2026

safety
(KRON) -- An investigation is underway after a 37-year-old man was injured in a shooting Monday night, according to the Antioch Police Department. APD said officers responded at 8:20 p.m. to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of West 19th and C Streets. Police later learned the vict...
KRON4 (KRON-TV) · Oct 21, 2026
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Emergency repairs have already begun.
SFGate - Bay Area News · Oct 20, 2026

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(KRON) -- A 47-year-old Windsor man faces multiple charges after allegedly running a Santa Rosa chop shop linked to multiple stolen vehicles and trailers. Philipe Nance was arrested in connection to string of organized vehicle thefts throughout Sonoma County, according to The Cal...
KRON4 (KRON-TV) · Oct 20, 2026

government
(KRON) -- The City of Alameda is taking steps to help fill empty storefronts on its two main commercial corridors, Park Street and Webster Street. On Tuesday, the city announced that the Alameda Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 26 to consider proposed zon...
KRON4 (KRON-TV) · Oct 20, 2026
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The treasurer’s office says a sale could come before year’s end; the city attorney’s injunction hearing is set for Friday.
The San Francisco Standard · Oct 20, 2026