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Hello San Francisco! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: World Cup crowd boost, banana drink craze, and family movie night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local businesses saw a boost: World Cup crowds packed San Jose and San Francisco. Levi's Stadium hosted six matches, drawing 411,345 fans, and bars saw visits up 15.6% as Bay Area logged second-highest traffic increase -- read the full report.
A sweet new craze: Banana drinks are trending across San Francisco, from a banana chai einspanner at Berkeley’s Elaichi Co. to a Dogpatch banana latte inspired by Binggrae memories, with April launches catching on -- read the full story.
Fast-track housing dispute: Marina Safeway redevelopment is set for AB 2011 fast-track approval. Align increases homes to 848 and cuts the tallest tower to 22 stories as critics question eligibility along Fort Mason -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Upgrade your space: 9th Street Designer Clearance is a local showroom for high-end contemporary furniture, with a floor that refreshes weekly so you're always discovering something new. Swing by in SoMa, play a little treasure hunt with sofas, tables and lighting, then brag when friends ask where you found it.
Your next brunch crush: When egg cravings and espresso needs collide, Doppio Coffee & Brunch has you covered with Lavazza shots, all-day brunch, sweet-and-savory crêpes, solid sandwiches, and an actually comfy spot to linger. Consider it your midweek reset or lazy-weekend reward, no planning required.
Midweek upgrade idea: Restaurant Naides is the kind of SF dinner you actually plan for... snag a reservation this week, show up hungry, and let the kitchen steer. You'll leave with that quiet, smug joy usually reserved for nailing parallel parking on a steep hill.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 Jenerator @ Golden Gate Park Band Shell | Wednesday (7/22) at 4:30 PM – Skip the inbox and head to Golden Gate Park Bandshell for Jenerator, with Anna Jae Trio warming up and lending golden vocals. It is part of the city’s biggest free concert series, on a 100-year-old stage, with locals, lawn chairs, and Karl the Fog.
🎬 Family Movie Night + Expressive Arts @ Bill Sorro Community | Wednesday (7/22) at 5:00 PM – Family Movie Night at Bill Sorro Community brings Monsters, Inc., and the jokes still land for those of us who remember rewinding. Bring the crew, then stick around to sculpt your own monsters in air dry clay, easy fun and quality time without screens.
👨 René y Familia @ Children's Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens | Friday (7/24) at 12:00 PM – Free, outdoors, and actually fun for adults, this Yerba Buena Gardens children’s show brings René y Familia, the city’s beloved musical clan, serving rancheras, cumbias, and more. Two snack-sized sets keep wiggles contained, cultural pride high, and your coffee break intact.
⚾ Cal Poly Night with the San Francisco Giants @ Oracle Park | Friday (7/24) at 7:15 PM – Think your Cal Poly green pairs with Giants orange? Cal Poly Night at Oracle Park brings Giants vs. Angels and a limited-edition Cal Poly x Giants hat with select tickets, perfect for your hat wall, and yes, this one tends to sell out.
🌸 Orchids in the Park 2026 @ San Francisco County Fair Building | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Because nothing says a classic SF weekend like ogling rare orchids at the County Fair Building. Ecuagenera is rolling in with hundreds of beauties, expert chatter, and real plant parent cred, all for a $15 weekend pass, kids 12 and under free.
🧺 Annual Membership Picnic @ Buri Buri Park (South San Francisco) | Saturday (7/25) at 11:00 AM – Bring a favorite dish and your folding-chair wisdom to the annual picnic, with the main course covered and the small talk uncorked. Expect familiar faces, new neighbors, kids in the grass, and on-site membership renewals or sign-ups that keep local programs humming.
🤹 Unique Derique (Kids’ Show) @ Yerba Buena Children’s Garden | Friday (7/31) at 12:00 PM – Yerba Buena Gardens is serving up kid joy with Unique Derique, the Bay Area’s prince of clowns, mixing hambone, physical comedy, and mindfulness giggles. It’s free, outdoors, and mercifully short for wiggly humans, with two bite-size shows so you can caffeinate, then repeat.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — San Francisco report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 71°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. This house is wildThis Stanley Saitowitz-designed former Lucky Strike warehouse blends industrial swagger with serious creative muscle. A 50-by-60-foot hall rises 24 feet under a skylit pitched roof, while a sculptural spiral staircase leads to a rooftop deck. Inside, a 39-foot silvery granite island, fireplace, spa-like primary suite, and two-car garage with EV charging keep the live/work setup polished and practical.
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