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Hello San Francisco! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thousands in San Francisco left without power as PG&E investigates
  • Actor’s daughter found dead at Fairmont San Francisco on New Year’s
  • Ready to explore all 24 historic blocks of Chinatown?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA! and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 56, low: 52.
  • Monday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 57 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Francisco Power Outage Affecting Thousands Of Customers (patch.com) — Thousands of San Francisco residents are without electricity after a PG&E outage that began mid-afternoon Friday, leaving 3,388 customers in the dark with no estimated restoration time. The cause of the outage is still unknown, and officials have released few details so far. Locals are being urged to stay tuned for updates as crews work to resolve the issue.
   

2. Daughter Of Movie Star Found Dead At Bay Area Hotel On New Year's Day: Reports (patch.com) — San Franciscans are waking up to news that a 34-year-old woman, reported to be actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria Kafka Jones, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco early on New Year’s Day. Police and hotel officials say they are cooperating in an ongoing investigation, and while early reports suggest no foul play, the cause of death has not been officially released.
   

3. Did You Know San Francisco Is Home To North America's Oldest Chinatown? Here's How To Explore Its 24 Historic Blocks (secretsanfrancisco.com) — San Francisco’s Chinatown takes center stage here, with a rich history from Gold Rush roots to a modern, 24-block cultural hub that still shapes the city’s identity. The piece traces discrimination, rebuilding after 1906, and later civil rights activism, then offers tips on key streets, restaurants, and the big Chinese New Year Parade coming March 7, 2026.
   

4. S.F. rock club where Oasis and Green Day played early shows slated to close (sfchronicle.com) — One of San Francisco’s most storied small rock venues, Bottom of the Hill in Potrero Hill, plans to close on New Year’s Eve after 35 years of shows. The independent club that helped launch bands like Green Day and Oasis promises a final year packed with return performances and community events before saying goodbye.
   

5. Alexander Zverev Firmly Refutes Media's Overly Negative Spin on His Decent 2025 Season (collegefootballnetwork.com) — San Francisco gets a brief spotlight here as the 2025 Laver Cup host city at Chase Center, where Alexander Zverev faced Alex de Minaur. The piece mainly follows Zverev reflecting on his 2025 season, pushing back on negative media narratives, and explaining how the United Cup helps him prepare for the Australian Open.
   

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