San Francisco

San Francisco is a city and county of 875,000 on a dramatic peninsula — California's only consolidated city-county, governed by a directly elected Mayor and 11-member Board of Supervisors, globally iconic as a cultural capital and the tech industry's urban headquarters.

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2026-10-25

I-80 weekend closure causes major Bay Bridge backups, delays into San Francisco

A full weekend closure of westbound Interstate 80 in San Francisco caused major traffic backups Saturday, with some drivers reporting nearly 90-minute trips from Oakland into the city. Caltrans crews were working on repairs during the closure, which significantly delayed commutes across the Bay Bridge.

Separately, Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a local emergency to accelerate San Francisco’s preparations for the upcoming El Niño storms, allowing the city to bypass some contracting rules to respond faster to potential flooding and damage. Also in regional news, a newly built Pebble Beach mansion overlooking the ocean and golf club has relisted for $44 million. Residents should watch for further updates on storm preparations and any additional traffic impacts from infrastructure repairs in the coming days.

News: I-80 weekend closure causes major Bay Bridge backups, delays into San Francisco News: Newly built Pebble Beach mansion overlooking ocean, golf club relists for $44M News: Lurie declares local emergency to bolster San Francisco preparations for El Niño

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The Overpaid CEO Tax & November's Battle Over Business Taxation

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Muni & Transit — A $307 Million Fiscal Cliff Barely Averted

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