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Bay Area officials are routinely urging residents to prepare before the next big rainstorm arrives, providing free sandbags, sharing information on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937459/does-your-insurance-plan-cover-flood-and-storm-damage\">flood insurance\u003c/a> and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to learn when the biggest weather impacts will hit the Bay Area, how to safeguard your home from flooding and how to cope with power outages caused by the storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#start\">How should I prepare my home for a storm?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Where can I get free sandbags?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#driving\">What are best practices for driving in heavy rain and wind?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#updates\">How can I receive updates about my area?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"start\">\u003c/a>How should I start preparing?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First up, understand just how much you — and your home — could be affected by another storm of this magnitude.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have knocked down trees, flooded roads and cut power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and contributed to several deaths. Winds have also previously forced the cancellation of flights at local airports including San Francisco International Airport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flooding could mean you have to evacuate your home, or live without crucial services for an extended period. Besides flashlights, experts recommend having \u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/floods#prepare\">an emergency supply kit\u003c/a> ready in both your home and car — should you need to evacuate — that includes nonperishable foods, necessary medications, cleaning supplies and water for several days, in case services are cut off in your area. You can also include \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11833686/what-to-pack-in-your-emergency-bag-with-covid-19-in-mind\">a copy of your ID, charging cables for your cellphone\u003c/a> and a portable cellphone battery pack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have resulted in power outages that affected over 100,000 \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/\">PG&E customers\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">Read more about preparing your home for a potential power outage \u003c/a>in this next storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937690\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1620px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937690\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F.jpg\" alt=\"two people in raincoats stand in shin deep water as they try to clear a drain on a city street in San Francisco\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F.jpg 1620w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Mission District residents work to open a clogged drain on Mission and 21st streets in San Francisco on Jan. 10, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID=\"news_11833686\" hero=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2020/08/pexels-dids-1986996-1-1020x680-1.jpg\"]If your home experienced flooding during previous storms this year — or in storms from years past — officials recommend having sandbags, plastic sheeting and other flood control materials ready. Counties, public utilities and even community organizations across the Bay Area are distributing free sandbags. Keep in mind that some distribution sites, like those in San Francisco and San José, may ask you to show ID to prove you are a resident. \u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Learn more about where to find sandbags.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area officials have also doubled down on efforts to keep waterways and storm drains clear to reduce the risk of flooding in residential areas. Both \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/adopt-a-drain\">Oakland\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://sfpuc.org/learning/how-you-can-help/adopt-drain-sf\">San Francisco\u003c/a> have programs where \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13923319/you-can-adopt-a-drain-in-san-francisco-with-naming-rights-included\">residents can “adopt” a storm drain in their community\u003c/a> and help remove leaves and other debris.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/valleywater/status/2002046551019950242\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>FEMA also has created a tool that tracks which parts of a city are under flood risk — and to what extent. You can input your address in the \u003ca href=\"https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home\">FEMA Flood Map Service Center\u003c/a>. Once the map tool locates your address, you can select the “Dynamic Map” option to see a more detailed map that may have certain neighborhoods or blocks color coded to represent flood risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are a homeowner, keep in mind that most home insurance plans do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> cover damage caused by flooding. However, you can buy an additional policy with the \u003ca href=\"https://floodsmart.gov/\">National Flood Insurance Program\u003c/a> through your existing insurance provider. It’s important to mention that if you decide to buy a plan now, there is a 30-day wait period for the benefits to begin, so the policy would not cover damages potentially caused by this week’s storms.\u003cbr>\n[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"sandbags\">\u003c/a>I need sandbags. Where can I get them?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, officials in the past have stressed that only residents who have previously experienced flooding in their homes should seek out the free sandbags provided by city agencies. Additionally, San Mateo County has added on its emergency preparation website that \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/prepare-now-heavy-rains-and-strong-winds-forecast-san-mateo-county\">sandbags brought out during a previous storm can be reused\u003c/a>.\u003cbr>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpvVAQ57uqM&t=39s\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Water has \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpvVAQ57uqM&t=39s\">created a helpful video tutorial on how best to place sandbags around a home\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your home has flooded in the past and you’re looking to pick up free sandbags, several options are available. Be aware that some sites may offer bags and sand separately or exclusively, and that you may need to bring your own shovel to some locations. You may also be required to prove county residency with an ID. Be sure to research the site you’re visiting before leaving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alameda County\u003c/strong>: Residents can pick up sandbags from the offices of the county’s Public Works Agency Buildings and several fire stations. \u003ca href=\"https://www.acpwa.org/prepare-for-winter-storms.page\">Find the site closest to you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/AlamedaCoFire/status/2002873309680304529\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>City of Berkeley\u003c/strong>: Berkeley residents and businesses can get up to five sandbags with an ID or business card, from the City of Berkeley Corporation Yard (located on 1326 Allston Way, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CityofBerkeley/status/1611392275065470985\">open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CityofBerkeley/status/1633903641701806080\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Contra Costa County\u003c/strong>: Each city in Contra Costa County has its own sandbag pickup locations. \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/55575/Sandbag-City-Contacts-11-20-18-PDF?bidId=\">You can find the contact information for your city’s sandbag distribution site here (PDF).\u003c/a> Additionally, if you live in an unincorporated part of the county,\u003ca href=\"https://contracosta.ca.gov/5976/Sandbags\"> six additional locations are available\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marin County\u003c/strong>: Marin County has a list of both government-provided locations and commercial/retail options for sandbags.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://emergency.marincounty.org/pages/flooding#sandbags\">Where to find sandbags in Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Napa County\u003c/strong>: In addition to the county-run sandbag locations below, Napa County also recommends residents of American Canyon, Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga and Yountville \u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/20444/2023-Sandbag-Locations-PDF?bidId=\">contact their city directly for sandbag locations and availability (PDF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea/status/2003029485239894135\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>: The city’s public works agency is offering up to 10 sandbags per resident at its Operations Yard (located on the corner of Marin and Kansas, near Cesar Chavez). The site is open \u003ca href=\"https://sfpublicworks.org/services/sandbags\">Monday to Saturday\u003c/a>, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and staff will ask you to present an ID with a valid San Francisco address.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Mateo County\u003c/strong>: San Mateo County offers a limit of 15 premade sandbags per resident. \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks/storm-preparedness\">Where to find sandbags in San Mateo County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara County: \u003c/strong>Santa Clara County residents can pick up free sandbags from \u003ca href=\"https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready/sandbags\">several locations managed by Santa Clara Valley Water\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Solano County\u003c/strong>: All locations are self-serve and require your own shovel. \u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/grs/storm_ready/sandbag_information.asp\">Where to find sandbags in Solano County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma County\u003c/strong>: Sandbags are available at over 10 locations around the county. \u003ca href=\"https://socoemergency.org/emergency/flooding/sandbags/\">Where to find sandbags in Sonoma County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"poweroutages\">\u003c/a>How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Flooding, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">downed trees\u003c/a> and downed power lines: All of these can create the very real possibility of power outages during a storm like this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: It can sometimes take days for PG&E to do safety checks and turn your power back on, particularly if an outage affects a large enough number of people. If you have medical needs that rely on power, consider planning which family members or friends you can stay with during a lengthy power outage. You might also talk to your doctor in advance about how to prepare with medications or mobility needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to have close at hand before a potential power outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Battery-powered flashlights, ideally one for every household member.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A supply of fresh batteries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Portable chargers or battery packs to keep your mobile phone charged.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>LED candles, instead of wax candles, are recommended by PG&E.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A battery-powered radio to hear updates on storm conditions and outages.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nonperishable food (think canned goods) and water: The state recommends having enough food and water for every member of your household for three days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A thermometer to make sure your food is safe to eat (more on that below).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Make sure you know exactly where these crucial items are, so you’re not scrambling to find them in the dark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other things to do ahead of an outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fully charge your cellphone and any portable chargers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Get cash, as ATMs may not work during a power outage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Top your vehicle up with a full tank of gas (similarly, gas stations may not be operational during an outage).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fill up plastic containers with water and store them in your freezer, which you can use later as ice substitutes to keep food fresh.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Additionally, make sure you and your household all know:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>How to manually open any door in your home or building that requires electricity (think garage doors, apartment complex doors that require key cards).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll communicate in an emergency situation, and not depend on a phone that needs electricity.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll operate a generator, if you have one — check ahead of time that the one you have works, and make sure you know \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/electrical-safety/electric-generator-safety/electric-generator-safety.page\">how to use it safely and eliminate the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As always, you should also consider checking on neighbors, especially those who may need assistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mouse over or click points on the map below to see all of PG&E’s current power outages, planned or otherwise, along with the number of customers impacted, the cause (if listed), and estimated time of restoration. To see a rough approximation of power outage areas, zoom in on each location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All data \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/\">comes from PG&E\u003c/a>, via the \u003ca href=\"https://gis.data.ca.gov/datasets/CalEMA::power-outage-incidents/about\">California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)\u003c/a>, and is updated every 15 minutes. Any planned safety outages, known as Public Safety Power Outages (PSPS), will be specifically labeled on the map when they occur.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"center\">\n\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://kqednews.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=a04a97b02e764b5e94905acaaecf2edc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 94%\" align=\"left\">\u003ci>Map produced by Matthew Green/KQED\u003c/i>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I do if a power outage hits my home?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turn off almost all your appliances\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your power goes out, be sure to unplug or turn off any appliances and equipment to prevent damage from surges when the power is restored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>PG&E recommends keeping one lamp turned to the on position, to alert you when power has returned. You can then turn each appliance back on one by one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stay far away from any downed power lines, and report them\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/storms/storms.page\">If you’re near a downed power line, PG&E advises that you assume it’s energized and dangerous\u003c/a> and stay far away from it. You should:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Make sure that others in your household, especially children, also stay far back from any downed lines.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Call 911 to report the downed power line, and make sure you give the location clearly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Then call PG&E to report the downed line, at \u003ca href=\"tel:18007435000\">(800) 743-5000\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep your food safe and edible during an outage \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once your power is out, be especially purposeful about when you open your freezer or your refrigerator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A refrigerator that loses power can keep food cold for about four hours, and a freezer for about 48 hours, if kept closed. Plan to rely on coolers with ice or any water-filled plastic containers you’ve frozen ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state recommends that during an outage, you monitor food temperatures with a thermometer — and throw out any food that has a temperature of 40 degrees or higher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re opting to use a camp stove or a grill in the absence of your oven or microwave, you should only use these appliances outdoors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re without power for more than 48 hours, you may qualify for compensation from PG&E. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/outages/current-outages/report-view-an-electric-outage/additional-resources/extended-outage-compensation/extended-outage-compensation.page\">Read more about the PG&E Safety Net program\u003c/a>, which offers these payments due to “severe events, like storms.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>A tree fell on my car. Who do I call?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>We have a guide for that. Read our full advice on w\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">hat to do if windy storms bring a tree down onto your car (or your house.)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"driving\">\u003c/a>How can I drive safely in rain and strong winds?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During these storms, officials urge residents to limit unnecessary travel and stay home if at all possible during weather events like these, citing the potential dangers presented by downed trees and power lines in addition to flooding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you must drive, use your headlights, turn off cruise control, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and drive more slowly and cautiously than usual. Leave twice as much space between your vehicle and the one in front of it; wet roads might mean it takes longer to stop. Be alert for debris on the road. If your car begins to hydroplane, do not slam on the brakes. Remain calm, ease off the gas, steer in the direction you want to go and very lightly pump the brakes until you regain traction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11936994\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1478px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11936994\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A.jpg\" alt=\"A red car lies abandoned under a flooded underpass with another car submerged behind it.\" width=\"1478\" height=\"985\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A.jpg 1478w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/E2081DCF-BC1D-480F-B27A-DBB7E0C45B3A-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1478px) 100vw, 1478px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two cars are stuck in a flooded underpass at 34th and Webster streets in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If flooding occurs, err on the side of caution. Don’t assume you know the depth of a pool of water or the conditions of the road underneath it, especially at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Always turn around rather than driving through a flooded area\u003c/strong> — as few as 6 inches of water is enough to disable or stall a small car, while 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. If floodwaters begin to rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground on foot. According to the California Department of Water Resources, more people become trapped and die in their vehicles than anywhere else during a flood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransHQ/status/1634235193174413312\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"updates\">\u003c/a>How can I receive updates about my area?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you haven’t done so already, sign up to receive emergency weather alerts from your county. County officials use these notifications to inform residents of weather alerts, street and road closures, and evacuation orders. Find your county below:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/\">Alameda County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofberkeley.info/EmergencyAlerting/\">City of Berkeley emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2269/Emergency-Alerts-Resources\">Contra Costa County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://emergency.marincounty.org/\">Marin County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/2481/Emergency-Alerts\">Napa County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sf.gov/information/be-know-official-emergency-alerts\">City and County of San Francisco emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://cmo.smcgov.org/smc-alert\">San Mateo County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://emergencymanagement.sccgov.org/AlertSCC\">Santa Clara County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/emergency.asp\">Solano County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://socoemergency.org/get-ready/sign-up/\">Sonoma County emergency alerts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, officials have asked the public to call 311 to report flooding inside homes, instead of 911. “We still have to run all our critical 911 calls whether it’s a cardiac arrest, a car accident or a fire. If you add all these flooding issues \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">…\u003c/span> it can really overtax the system,” Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson said in January 2023, days before the start of that year’s winter storm system.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“So if you have a little bit of flooding in your home, call 311,” she said. “If someone is having a heart attack or if someone is being swept by water, call 911.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was published on Feb 2., 2024. KQED’s Ezra David Romero, Katie DeBenedetti, Danielle Venton, Kevin Stark, Daisy Nguyen and Erin Baldassari contributed to this story.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The rain and wind are back just in time \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999678/bay-area-you-just-might-have-yourself-a-soggy-rainy-christmas\">for the holidays\u003c/a>. The Bay Area is experiencing \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999695/3-storms-will-bring-much-needed-rain-to-bay-area-and-snow-in-the-sierras\">a series of storms\u003c/a> as part of a weeklong atmospheric river moving over Northern California that will last through the rest of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service has announced a flood watch — meaning conditions are favorable for flooding — for all nine Bay Area counties, the Central Coast and the San Joaquin Valley starting Tuesday at 10 a.m. and currently scheduled to end on Friday night. A flood advisory — which means minor flooding is already happening or likely to happen soon — has already \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/2003029485239894135\">been announced\u003c/a> for central Sonoma and western Napa counties, including Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and Cotati, through early Wednesday morning.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>“We really have several waves of potentially strong to moderate showers and thunderstorms, and along with that, we’re going to have very strong winds at the highest peaks,” said Joe Merchant, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Communities closest to the Bay — including San Francisco and Richmond — have already seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/precipMaps.php?group=sf&hour=24&synoptic=0\">over 2 inches of rain\u003c/a> in the past 24 hours. Hundreds of families in San Francisco’s eastern and northern neighborhoods are preparing for incoming storms while still waiting for their power to come back following Saturday’s massive power outage that at its peak plunged more than 130,000 households and businesses \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12068205/pge-gives-monday-afternoon-deadline-for-full-power-restoration-after-huge-outage\">into darkness\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is an atmospheric river?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1935067/rivers-in-the-sky-what-you-need-to-know-about-atmospheric-river-storms\">atmospheric river\u003c/a> is a kind of weather system that brings trillions of gallons of water vapor from the Pacific Ocean to California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 2023, storms brought \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/weather/article/bay-area-flooding-storm-rain-17853528.php\">flooding as well as extreme winds\u003c/a>, and claimed the lives of at least five people around the Bay Area. Before that, another winter storm caused the Pajaro River on the border of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to breach a levee, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11943316/pajaro-river-levee-breached-where-to-find-evacuation-shelters\">flooding the Pajaro River Valley\u003c/a>, prompting rescues and placing more than 8,500 people under evacuation orders and warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>During these kinds of weather events, knowing how to prepare for the worst — and how to cope if you’re directly affected — is crucial. Bay Area officials are routinely urging residents to prepare before the next big rainstorm arrives, providing free sandbags, sharing information on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937459/does-your-insurance-plan-cover-flood-and-storm-damage\">flood insurance\u003c/a> and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading to learn when the biggest weather impacts will hit the Bay Area, how to safeguard your home from flooding and how to cope with power outages caused by the storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#start\">How should I prepare my home for a storm?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Where can I get free sandbags?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#driving\">What are best practices for driving in heavy rain and wind?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#updates\">How can I receive updates about my area?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"start\">\u003c/a>How should I start preparing?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First up, understand just how much you — and your home — could be affected by another storm of this magnitude.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have knocked down trees, flooded roads and cut power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and contributed to several deaths. Winds have also previously forced the cancellation of flights at local airports including San Francisco International Airport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Flooding could mean you have to evacuate your home, or live without crucial services for an extended period. Besides flashlights, experts recommend having \u003ca href=\"https://www.ready.gov/floods#prepare\">an emergency supply kit\u003c/a> ready in both your home and car — should you need to evacuate — that includes nonperishable foods, necessary medications, cleaning supplies and water for several days, in case services are cut off in your area. You can also include \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11833686/what-to-pack-in-your-emergency-bag-with-covid-19-in-mind\">a copy of your ID, charging cables for your cellphone\u003c/a> and a portable cellphone battery pack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Previous storms in the Bay Area have resulted in power outages that affected over 100,000 \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outagecenter/\">PG&E customers\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"#poweroutages\">Read more about preparing your home for a potential power outage \u003c/a>in this next storm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937690\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1620px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937690\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F.jpg\" alt=\"two people in raincoats stand in shin deep water as they try to clear a drain on a city street in San Francisco\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F.jpg 1620w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/5D65DA1F-1731-42C5-834B-6BA5B80BEF7F-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two Mission District residents work to open a clogged drain on Mission and 21st streets in San Francisco on Jan. 10, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>If your home experienced flooding during previous storms this year — or in storms from years past — officials recommend having sandbags, plastic sheeting and other flood control materials ready. Counties, public utilities and even community organizations across the Bay Area are distributing free sandbags. Keep in mind that some distribution sites, like those in San Francisco and San José, may ask you to show ID to prove you are a resident. \u003ca href=\"#sandbags\">Learn more about where to find sandbags.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area officials have also doubled down on efforts to keep waterways and storm drains clear to reduce the risk of flooding in residential areas. Both \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/adopt-a-drain\">Oakland\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://sfpuc.org/learning/how-you-can-help/adopt-drain-sf\">San Francisco\u003c/a> have programs where \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13923319/you-can-adopt-a-drain-in-san-francisco-with-naming-rights-included\">residents can “adopt” a storm drain in their community\u003c/a> and help remove leaves and other debris.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>FEMA also has created a tool that tracks which parts of a city are under flood risk — and to what extent. You can input your address in the \u003ca href=\"https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home\">FEMA Flood Map Service Center\u003c/a>. Once the map tool locates your address, you can select the “Dynamic Map” option to see a more detailed map that may have certain neighborhoods or blocks color coded to represent flood risk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are a homeowner, keep in mind that most home insurance plans do \u003cem>not\u003c/em> cover damage caused by flooding. However, you can buy an additional policy with the \u003ca href=\"https://floodsmart.gov/\">National Flood Insurance Program\u003c/a> through your existing insurance provider. It’s important to mention that if you decide to buy a plan now, there is a 30-day wait period for the benefits to begin, so the policy would not cover damages potentially caused by this week’s storms.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"sandbags\">\u003c/a>I need sandbags. Where can I get them?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In San Francisco, officials in the past have stressed that only residents who have previously experienced flooding in their homes should seek out the free sandbags provided by city agencies. Additionally, San Mateo County has added on its emergency preparation website that \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/prepare-now-heavy-rains-and-strong-winds-forecast-san-mateo-county\">sandbags brought out during a previous storm can be reused\u003c/a>.\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutube'>\n \u003cspan class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__embedYoutubeInside'>\n \u003ciframe\n loading='lazy'\n class='utils-parseShortcode-shortcodes-__youtubeShortcode__youtubePlayer'\n type='text/html'\n src='//www.youtube.com/embed/GpvVAQ57uqM'\n title='//www.youtube.com/embed/GpvVAQ57uqM'\n allowfullscreen='true'\n style='border:0;'>\u003c/iframe>\n \u003c/span>\n \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cp>Santa Clara Valley Water has \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpvVAQ57uqM&t=39s\">created a helpful video tutorial on how best to place sandbags around a home\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your home has flooded in the past and you’re looking to pick up free sandbags, several options are available. Be aware that some sites may offer bags and sand separately or exclusively, and that you may need to bring your own shovel to some locations. You may also be required to prove county residency with an ID. Be sure to research the site you’re visiting before leaving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Alameda County\u003c/strong>: Residents can pick up sandbags from the offices of the county’s Public Works Agency Buildings and several fire stations. \u003ca href=\"https://www.acpwa.org/prepare-for-winter-storms.page\">Find the site closest to you.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>City of Berkeley\u003c/strong>: Berkeley residents and businesses can get up to five sandbags with an ID or business card, from the City of Berkeley Corporation Yard (located on 1326 Allston Way, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CityofBerkeley/status/1611392275065470985\">open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday\u003c/a>).\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Contra Costa County\u003c/strong>: Each city in Contra Costa County has its own sandbag pickup locations. \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/55575/Sandbag-City-Contacts-11-20-18-PDF?bidId=\">You can find the contact information for your city’s sandbag distribution site here (PDF).\u003c/a> Additionally, if you live in an unincorporated part of the county,\u003ca href=\"https://contracosta.ca.gov/5976/Sandbags\"> six additional locations are available\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marin County\u003c/strong>: Marin County has a list of both government-provided locations and commercial/retail options for sandbags.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://emergency.marincounty.org/pages/flooding#sandbags\">Where to find sandbags in Marin County\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Napa County\u003c/strong>: In addition to the county-run sandbag locations below, Napa County also recommends residents of American Canyon, Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga and Yountville \u003ca href=\"https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/20444/2023-Sandbag-Locations-PDF?bidId=\">contact their city directly for sandbag locations and availability (PDF)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Francisco\u003c/strong>: The city’s public works agency is offering up to 10 sandbags per resident at its Operations Yard (located on the corner of Marin and Kansas, near Cesar Chavez). The site is open \u003ca href=\"https://sfpublicworks.org/services/sandbags\">Monday to Saturday\u003c/a>, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and staff will ask you to present an ID with a valid San Francisco address.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>San Mateo County\u003c/strong>: San Mateo County offers a limit of 15 premade sandbags per resident. \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/publicworks/storm-preparedness\">Where to find sandbags in San Mateo County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa Clara County: \u003c/strong>Santa Clara County residents can pick up free sandbags from \u003ca href=\"https://www.valleywater.org/flooding-safety/flood-ready/sandbags\">several locations managed by Santa Clara Valley Water\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Solano County\u003c/strong>: All locations are self-serve and require your own shovel. \u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/oes/grs/storm_ready/sandbag_information.asp\">Where to find sandbags in Solano County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sonoma County\u003c/strong>: Sandbags are available at over 10 locations around the county. \u003ca href=\"https://socoemergency.org/emergency/flooding/sandbags/\">Where to find sandbags in Sonoma County\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"poweroutages\">\u003c/a>How can I be ready for potential power outages?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Flooding, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11944945/a-tree-fell-on-my-car-in-the-bay-area-what-do-i-do\">downed trees\u003c/a> and downed power lines: All of these can create the very real possibility of power outages during a storm like this.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: It can sometimes take days for PG&E to do safety checks and turn your power back on, particularly if an outage affects a large enough number of people. If you have medical needs that rely on power, consider planning which family members or friends you can stay with during a lengthy power outage. You might also talk to your doctor in advance about how to prepare with medications or mobility needs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to have close at hand before a potential power outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Battery-powered flashlights, ideally one for every household member.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A supply of fresh batteries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Portable chargers or battery packs to keep your mobile phone charged.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>LED candles, instead of wax candles, are recommended by PG&E.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A battery-powered radio to hear updates on storm conditions and outages.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Nonperishable food (think canned goods) and water: The state recommends having enough food and water for every member of your household for three days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A thermometer to make sure your food is safe to eat (more on that below).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Make sure you know exactly where these crucial items are, so you’re not scrambling to find them in the dark.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other things to do ahead of an outage\u003c/strong>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Fully charge your cellphone and any portable chargers.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Get cash, as ATMs may not work during a power outage.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Top your vehicle up with a full tank of gas (similarly, gas stations may not be operational during an outage).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Fill up plastic containers with water and store them in your freezer, which you can use later as ice substitutes to keep food fresh.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Additionally, make sure you and your household all know:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>How to manually open any door in your home or building that requires electricity (think garage doors, apartment complex doors that require key cards).\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll communicate in an emergency situation, and not depend on a phone that needs electricity.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>How you’ll operate a generator, if you have one — check ahead of time that the one you have works, and make sure you know \u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/electrical-safety/electric-generator-safety/electric-generator-safety.page\">how to use it safely and eliminate the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>As always, you should also consider checking on neighbors, especially those who may need assistance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Mouse over or click points on the map below to see all of PG&E’s current power outages, planned or otherwise, along with the number of customers impacted, the cause (if listed), and estimated time of restoration. To see a rough approximation of power outage areas, zoom in on each location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All data \u003ca href=\"https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/\">comes from PG&E\u003c/a>, via the \u003ca href=\"https://gis.data.ca.gov/datasets/CalEMA::power-outage-incidents/about\">California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)\u003c/a>, and is updated every 15 minutes. Any planned safety outages, known as Public Safety Power Outages (PSPS), will be specifically labeled on the map when they occur.\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%\" align=\"center\">\n\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://kqednews.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=a04a97b02e764b5e94905acaaecf2edc\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\n\u003c/div>\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 94%\" align=\"left\">\u003ci>Map produced by Matthew Green/KQED\u003c/i>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What should I do if a power outage hits my home?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turn off almost all your appliances\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If your power goes out, be sure to unplug or turn off any appliances and equipment to prevent damage from surges when the power is restored.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>PG&E recommends keeping one lamp turned to the on position, to alert you when power has returned. You can then turn each appliance back on one by one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stay far away from any downed power lines, and report them\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergency-preparedness/natural-disaster/storms/storms.page\">If you’re near a downed power line, PG&E advises that you assume it’s energized and dangerous\u003c/a> and stay far away from it. You should:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Make sure that others in your household, especially children, also stay far back from any downed lines.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Call 911 to report the downed power line, and make sure you give the location clearly.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Then call PG&E to report the downed line, at \u003ca href=\"tel:18007435000\">(800) 743-5000\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep your food safe and edible during an outage \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once your power is out, be especially purposeful about when you open your freezer or your refrigerator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A refrigerator that loses power can keep food cold for about four hours, and a freezer for about 48 hours, if kept closed. 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"content": "\u003cp>Mere hours after his Jan. 20 inauguration, President \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/donald-trump\">Donald Trump\u003c/a> issued an executive order stating that the federal government would recognize only two sexes, male and female. The State Department subsequently \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12029428/how-californians-can-start-changing-names-and-gender-markers-on-government-ids\">eliminated\u003c/a> the “X” gender as an option and suspended its previous policy that permitted transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to update gender markers on their passports.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lawsuits against the administration quickly followed, and, for the rest of 2025, guidelines around gender markers flip-flopped. In the middle of the year, a preliminary injunction paused Trump’s order, allowing Americans to get gender markers that matched their identity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, in early \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/trump-transgender-nonbinary-passport-sex-marker-5040c6412e06a072889af30cfae97462\">November\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://news.gallup.com/poll/695759/new-high-say-supreme-court-too-conservative.aspx\">conservative-leaning\u003c/a> Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce its initial policy through an emergency stay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is no longer possible for people to get an accurate passport,” explained Carl Charles, senior attorney at \u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/\">Lambda Legal\u003c/a>, a New York-based organization serving LGBTQ+ people across the country. Charles, based in Atlanta, is currently part of a separate lawsuit against the State Department on behalf of \u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/case/schlacter-v-us-dept-of-state/\">seven transgender people\u003c/a> impacted by Trump’s gender-marker policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The back-and-forth has left transgender and intersex Americans confused and stressed about the state of their documentation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067542\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067542\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carl-Charles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carl-Charles.jpg 1000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carl-Charles-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carl Charles, Counsel in the Southern Regional Office of Lambda Legal. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Lambda Legal)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There’s really no purpose for policies like this one, apart from making the people it affects’ lives miserable,” said Alexis Levy, a San Francisco-based lawyer who specializes in \u003ca href=\"https://www.identityaffirmation.org/about\">name and gender-marker changes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is still hope for the policy to be reversed again, Charles said. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, is still ongoing, and advocates are “optimistic” about “a positive resolution.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, in the meantime, “this means that the discriminatory policy is in place,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amid the uncertainty around the current passport policy, KQED spoke to Charles about what transgender, intersex and nonbinary Americans should know about their passports and federal documentation, ahead of a busy holiday travel season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. Keep in mind that this is not legal advice, and it is best to consult with an expert on your specific situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Nisa Khan: \u003c/strong>The State Department has been \u003ca href=\"https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/trump-admin-quietly-changes-state?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=994764&post_id=178905046&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1thvn9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email\">vague\u003c/a> about whether it will invalidate passports that have the X gender marker or updated gender markers. Have there been cases where someone has had their passport denied?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Carl Charles:\u003c/strong> There are federal regulations that permit the revocation of passports that the State Department determines were issued, for example, on the basis of fraud, such as if someone is using a fake identity or using someone else’s identity to obtain a passport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But it is pretty difficult for the State Department to go and change a passport that was validly issued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s not to say they couldn’t try, but we have been hearing from trans and intersex community members across the United States who have confirmed for us that their passports issued under the preliminary injunction in the ACLU’s case remain valid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers wait for their flight at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have not had issues at airports or crossing international borders, and I’m really happy to be able to share that that continues to be people’s experience, we are hearing from at our legal help desk with Lambda Legal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We have not heard of the State Department taking action to revoke any of those legally and correctly issued passports. If that happens, we will update our \u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checklist-under-trump/\">information materials on our website immediately\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I am not denying that the climate in which we are living right now under the Trump administration is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/transgender\">explicitly anti-trans\u003c/a>. Anti-LGBT, anti-trans specifically. That is just the truth of the moment we are living in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think people need to continue to live their lives and make decisions that are based on the best information and reflect their own sort of risk assessment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have you heard of any cases of people being questioned at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening?\u003c/strong>[aside postID=news_12065480 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/20250725_KaiserTransProtest_GC-1_qed.jpg']We know broadly that \u003ca href=\"https://daily.jstor.org/going-through-tsa-while-trans/\">trans people have always had issues with TSA,\u003c/a> as a result of gender nonconformity or TSA’s gender policing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But as it relates to people’s specific passports, no one is being flagged, taken aside, asked more questions, prevented from leaving the country or prevented from returning to the country. So that continues to be the best and most up-to-date information to share with people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are you recommending to people who \u003cem>are \u003c/em>nervous about flying in this climate? Are there any documents they should be carrying? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We are continuing to recommend to people that if they are traveling internationally, they carry additional copies of their identity documents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring a copy of your certified name change, and bring a copy of your gender order change. Bring a copy of your correct birth certificate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You just want to have more copies of these things, not because you know that you’re going to be asked for them, but because it’s a good idea to have them. In the event that you need them, they’re right there in a folder in your backpack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How can friends or loved ones help?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We also include a recommendation that travelers have a group of people that they are communicating with via text or phone call as they are traveling, wherever they’re going.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some people are doing this for domestic travel. I would say absolutely do this if you’re traveling internationally: have someone, have two people actually, that you’re talking to via text or via phone call, and let them know when you’re approaching the security line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_144165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144165\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2014/08/470823295-e1766003646657.jpg\" alt=\"A TSA arm patch is seen at Los Angeles International Airport in February 2014. (David McNew/Getty Images)\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A TSA arm patch is seen at Los Angeles International Airport in February 2014. (David McNew/Getty Images) \u003ccite>(David McNew/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Say, “OK, I’m getting in the security line, I’m gonna go through this checkpoint. If I don’t text you in an hour, you know where I last was.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s just good safety planning. But I think it’s especially helpful in this moment, where trans people are living in a climate that is very circumspect of our existence and is targeting us for discrimination. I think that’s an even more important step to take for personal security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If someone were to be stopped at TSA, what is some guidance for the traveler?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I know it’s easier said than done, but the best thing you can do is stay really calm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is always a good idea to try to make a record. Try to take notes about what is happening while it’s happening. Even if the notes you’re taking are in your head, you want to remember and try to note everything that happens along the timeline of what’s occurring.[aside postID=news_12029428 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-12-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg']It’s always a good idea to try to identify the people who are talking to you. If you get pulled aside for a pat down, you’re permitted to ask for an officer’s badge number or for their name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note as closely as possible what time it was, why you were pulled aside in the TSA line or in customs. You can communicate very clearly. You can ask questions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And you can say if you think your rights are being violated, “This is not right, this should not be happening, my passport is valid.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What I recommend is, immediately after, call someone and tell them what happened, and have them take notes for you. Have them write down everything for you, have them type notes into a Word document, so that someone else is helping you to reflect on what happened.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I do know some people in advance of travel who reached out and consulted a lawyer. They can’t go through border protection with you. So the best that they can do really is be on the phone with you until you have to put your phone in the security bin and send it through the scanner, and then they can talk to you afterward.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>More resources and support\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checklist-under-trump/\">Lambda Legal’s guide to passport and identity documents \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/helpdesk/\">Lambda Legal’s help desk\u003c/a> (cannot assist in emergencies)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://transequality.org/transgender-legal-services-network\">Trans Legal Services Network directory\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--tgnci-legal-services\">list of resources for transgender, gender non-conforming & intersex residents\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/resources/transgenderrights/\">American Bar Association\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://lgbtqbar.org/about/gethelp/\">LGBTQ+ Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sfcenter.org/resources/page/3/\">SF LGBT Center\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.translifeline.org/hotline\">Trans Lifeline\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://transequality.org/resources/know-your-rights-airport-security\">Advocates for Trans Equality\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://transgenderlawcenter.org/\">Transgender Law Center\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://lgbthotline.org/\">LGBT National Hotline\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.lgbthotline.org/senior-hotline\">LGBT National Senior Hotline\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline\">LGBT National Youth Talkline\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Mere hours after his Jan. 20 inauguration, President \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/donald-trump\">Donald Trump\u003c/a> issued an executive order stating that the federal government would recognize only two sexes, male and female. The State Department subsequently \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12029428/how-californians-can-start-changing-names-and-gender-markers-on-government-ids\">eliminated\u003c/a> the “X” gender as an option and suspended its previous policy that permitted transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to update gender markers on their passports.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lawsuits against the administration quickly followed, and, for the rest of 2025, guidelines around gender markers flip-flopped. In the middle of the year, a preliminary injunction paused Trump’s order, allowing Americans to get gender markers that matched their identity.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, in early \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/trump-transgender-nonbinary-passport-sex-marker-5040c6412e06a072889af30cfae97462\">November\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://news.gallup.com/poll/695759/new-high-say-supreme-court-too-conservative.aspx\">conservative-leaning\u003c/a> Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce its initial policy through an emergency stay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is no longer possible for people to get an accurate passport,” explained Carl Charles, senior attorney at \u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/\">Lambda Legal\u003c/a>, a New York-based organization serving LGBTQ+ people across the country. Charles, based in Atlanta, is currently part of a separate lawsuit against the State Department on behalf of \u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/case/schlacter-v-us-dept-of-state/\">seven transgender people\u003c/a> impacted by Trump’s gender-marker policy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The back-and-forth has left transgender and intersex Americans confused and stressed about the state of their documentation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067542\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067542\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carl-Charles.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carl-Charles.jpg 1000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carl-Charles-160x107.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carl Charles, Counsel in the Southern Regional Office of Lambda Legal. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Lambda Legal)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There’s really no purpose for policies like this one, apart from making the people it affects’ lives miserable,” said Alexis Levy, a San Francisco-based lawyer who specializes in \u003ca href=\"https://www.identityaffirmation.org/about\">name and gender-marker changes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There is still hope for the policy to be reversed again, Charles said. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, is still ongoing, and advocates are “optimistic” about “a positive resolution.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, in the meantime, “this means that the discriminatory policy is in place,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Amid the uncertainty around the current passport policy, KQED spoke to Charles about what transgender, intersex and nonbinary Americans should know about their passports and federal documentation, ahead of a busy holiday travel season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. Keep in mind that this is not legal advice, and it is best to consult with an expert on your specific situation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Nisa Khan: \u003c/strong>The State Department has been \u003ca href=\"https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/trump-admin-quietly-changes-state?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=994764&post_id=178905046&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1thvn9&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email\">vague\u003c/a> about whether it will invalidate passports that have the X gender marker or updated gender markers. Have there been cases where someone has had their passport denied?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Carl Charles:\u003c/strong> There are federal regulations that permit the revocation of passports that the State Department determines were issued, for example, on the basis of fraud, such as if someone is using a fake identity or using someone else’s identity to obtain a passport.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But it is pretty difficult for the State Department to go and change a passport that was validly issued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s not to say they couldn’t try, but we have been hearing from trans and intersex community members across the United States who have confirmed for us that their passports issued under the preliminary injunction in the ACLU’s case remain valid.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers wait for their flight at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>They have not had issues at airports or crossing international borders, and I’m really happy to be able to share that that continues to be people’s experience, we are hearing from at our legal help desk with Lambda Legal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We have not heard of the State Department taking action to revoke any of those legally and correctly issued passports. If that happens, we will update our \u003ca href=\"https://lambdalegal.org/tgnc-checklist-under-trump/\">information materials on our website immediately\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I am not denying that the climate in which we are living right now under the Trump administration is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/transgender\">explicitly anti-trans\u003c/a>. Anti-LGBT, anti-trans specifically. That is just the truth of the moment we are living in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think people need to continue to live their lives and make decisions that are based on the best information and reflect their own sort of risk assessment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have you heard of any cases of people being questioned at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>We know broadly that \u003ca href=\"https://daily.jstor.org/going-through-tsa-while-trans/\">trans people have always had issues with TSA,\u003c/a> as a result of gender nonconformity or TSA’s gender policing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But as it relates to people’s specific passports, no one is being flagged, taken aside, asked more questions, prevented from leaving the country or prevented from returning to the country. So that continues to be the best and most up-to-date information to share with people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What are you recommending to people who \u003cem>are \u003c/em>nervous about flying in this climate? Are there any documents they should be carrying? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We are continuing to recommend to people that if they are traveling internationally, they carry additional copies of their identity documents.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bring a copy of your certified name change, and bring a copy of your gender order change. Bring a copy of your correct birth certificate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You just want to have more copies of these things, not because you know that you’re going to be asked for them, but because it’s a good idea to have them. In the event that you need them, they’re right there in a folder in your backpack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How can friends or loved ones help?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We also include a recommendation that travelers have a group of people that they are communicating with via text or phone call as they are traveling, wherever they’re going.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some people are doing this for domestic travel. I would say absolutely do this if you’re traveling internationally: have someone, have two people actually, that you’re talking to via text or via phone call, and let them know when you’re approaching the security line.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_144165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-144165\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2014/08/470823295-e1766003646657.jpg\" alt=\"A TSA arm patch is seen at Los Angeles International Airport in February 2014. (David McNew/Getty Images)\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A TSA arm patch is seen at Los Angeles International Airport in February 2014. (David McNew/Getty Images) \u003ccite>(David McNew/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Say, “OK, I’m getting in the security line, I’m gonna go through this checkpoint. If I don’t text you in an hour, you know where I last was.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s just good safety planning. But I think it’s especially helpful in this moment, where trans people are living in a climate that is very circumspect of our existence and is targeting us for discrimination. I think that’s an even more important step to take for personal security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If someone were to be stopped at TSA, what is some guidance for the traveler?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I know it’s easier said than done, but the best thing you can do is stay really calm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It is always a good idea to try to make a record. Try to take notes about what is happening while it’s happening. Even if the notes you’re taking are in your head, you want to remember and try to note everything that happens along the timeline of what’s occurring.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Airport meals aren’t \u003cem>usually \u003c/em>known for being your best dining experience in a city. But as \u003ca href=\"https://www.world-airport-codes.com/us-top-40-airports.html\">one of the busiest airports\u003c/a> in the country, San Francisco International Airport has an array of diverse restaurants to visit before your flight — including the outposts of several popular restaurants in the city.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for our list of where to eat in SFO, arranged by terminal and generally after security — with ideas for\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?location=All&gate_area=All&security=All&service_tags=All&content_type=All&sort_by=random&_gl=1*1vm1f27*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDk3MTYwODguMTc2NDEwNTA3Mw..*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDUwNzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjQxMDUzNzMkajE1JGwwJGgxMzE2OTgxNjU5\"> what else to do to kill time before your flight\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you live here already and are flying out of SFO for the holidays, this may be a reason to get to the airport early and enjoy a good meal, or just draw breath before the intensity of visiting family begins.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#HarveyMilk\">Where to eat in SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WheretoeatinSFOTerminal2\">Where to eat in SFO Terminal 2\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WheretoeatinSFOTerminal3\">Where to eat in SFO Terminal 3\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WheretoeatintheSFOInternationalTerminal\">Where to eat in the SFO International Terminal\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>(Visiting San Francisco and landing late? \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/early-dinner-time-sf-19724057.php\">Many restaurants in the city close somewhat earlier than you may be used to\u003c/a>, so you may want to grab a bite to eat at the airport anyway. But keep in mind that even though SFO is a 24/7 airport, some restaurants also close here at around 11 p.m. or so.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12065539\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12065539\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1910\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1-160x153.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1-1536x1467.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map of San Francisco International’s connected terminals. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of FlySFO.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A primer on exploring between terminals\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At SFO, if you’ve gone through security and have enough time before your flight, you can walk between terminals to find the restaurant or amenities of your choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a major perk that guests can take advantage of, said Francis Tsang, from SFO’s communications team.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you’re trying to be adventurous, you should wander around these different terminals,” Tsang said. “There’s something for everyone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067757\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067757\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers walk past a flight board in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, if you’re planning to explore between terminals after security, “make sure that you have time so that you don’t miss your flight,” Tsang added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How long does it take to walk between terminals at SFO?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The approximate walk times between SFO terminals post-security, as measured in person by this reporter:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to Terminal 2: \u003c/strong>Around a 3-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to International Terminal A: \u003c/strong>Less than a minute’s walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 2 to Terminal 3: \u003c/strong>Around a 2-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 3 to International Terminal G: \u003c/strong>Around a 6-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Pre-security, SFO also has \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">a free, 24-hour Airtrain\u003c/a> running across the terminals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning to explore between terminals, check out the airport’s own \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">guide to navigating its terminals first\u003c/a> — and make sure you don’t accidentally exit security.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HarveyMilk\">\u003c/a>Eating at Harvey Milk Terminal 1\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067052\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067052\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An employee holds a sandwich at the restaurant Bun Mee in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. The menu features Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches, rice bowls and salads. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://bunmee.co/san-francisco-international-airport-terminal-1\">Bun Mee\u003c/a> has Vietnamese cuisine, including pho, banh mi sandwiches and egg rolls (\u003ca href=\"https://bunmee.co/sandwiches\">menu\u003c/a>). “This is my favorite place,” Tsang said. “The pho is really good.” Bun Mee appears twice in the airport and was recently recognized by Bloomberg as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/sfo-sandwich-best-airport-meals-world-20250864.php\">one of the best airport restaurants in the world\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parkcafelife.com/locations/dolores-park-cafe-sfo/\">Dolores Park Cafe\u003c/a> is one of this reporter’s favorite restaurants in San Francisco, and having an airport brunch is the perfect way to mark a flight out of the city if you missed stopping by its Mission District location (\u003ca href=\"https://parkcafelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dolores-Park-Cafe-Menu.pdf\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dogpatchsfo.com/\">Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffè\u003c/a> offers coffee and treats\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ritualcoffee.com/location/sfo/\">Ritual Coffee\u003c/a> is another popular San Francisco chain\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://theminagroup.com/restaurants/bourbon-pub-sfo/#menu\">Bourbon Pub\u003c/a>: Unlike other airports, you won’t find as many fast food chains at SFO, but you can get a reliable burger here (although, as you’ll see on the \u003ca href=\"https://mx.michaelmina.net/recipe-exchange/download/?file_id=36864&nodl=true\">menu\u003c/a>, expect to pay much more than at your average McDonald’s or Burger King)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbirdchicken.com/location-info/san-francisco-ca-coming-soon-2\">Starbird\u003c/a> has crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders, in a similar vein (\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbirdchicken.com/starbird-chicken-menu\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/little-skillet\">Little Skillet\u003c/a> offers a soul food fix (\u003ca href=\"https://www.littleskilletsf.com/menu\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/mamagos-sfo-t1\">Mama Go’s Filipino Cuisine\u003c/a> has creamy ube lattes, which are a particular favorite of this reporter, along with snacks like Philippine Dried Mango (\u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/mamagos-sfo-t1\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/napa-farms-market?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Napa Farms Market\u003c/a> is one of the most popular spots by sales in the airport, according to an SFO spokesperson\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067048\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067048\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sandwich at the restaurant Starbird in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025, which serves fried chicken sandwiches, salads and sides. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://greenapplebooks.com/green-apple-books-sfo\">Green Apple Books\u003c/a> is a beloved local San Francisco bookstore and is fairly large for an airport storefront\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Let kids tire themselves out before a flight at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/kids-spot-2?_gl=1*1c89feq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">two playgrounds\u003c/a> available at Terminal 1 …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… or take them to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/lego?_gl=1*1c89feq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">LEGO\u003c/a> storefront, which is a fun stop for LEGO enthusiasts of any age (but remember that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/1l39u98/came_across_a_lego_store_at_san_francisco_airport/\">this branch is more expensive\u003c/a> than other LEGO stores)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services/sensory-room\">sensory room\u003c/a> — a quiet place to escape the hustle of the airport — is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There’s also a large \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/mac-hmt1?_gl=1*1c89feq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">MAC\u003c/a> store in Terminal 1, in case you’re inspired to try the “\u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@shakeel.murtaza/video/7554463432796359958\">facemask on\u003c/a> the airplane” trend you’ve seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@bambidoesbeauty/video/7447965990148640032?lang=en\">on TikTok\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>View the permanent installation dedicated to the life of the late \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065083/traveling-through-sfo-airport-check-out-the-art-museum\">Harvey Milk\u003c/a>, and remember: SFO has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/\">several curated art exhibits \u003c/a>across its domestic and international terminals, most of which are located \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/sites/default/files/sfo-maps/sfo-museum-gallery-map-0325.pdf\">post-security\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067765\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An exhibit about Afrofuturism in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WheretoeatinSFOTerminal2\">\u003c/a>Eating at SFO Terminal 2\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Lark%20Creek%20Grill_Menu.pdf\">Lark Creek Grill\u003c/a> is one of SFO’s most popular eating spots for travelers, according to an airport spokesperson — and was named \u003ca href=\"https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-09-23/photos-the-best-airport-food-in-the-world\">one of the best airport food spots in the world\u003c/a> by Condé Nast in 2014 (\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Lark%20Creek%20Grill_Menu.pdf\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/burger-joint\">Burger Joint\u003c/a>, which serves flame-broiled hamburger patties\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/cat-cora?_gl=1*16btsza*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYwOTYxNDkzMS4xNzY1NDM3OTAx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjU0Mzc5MDAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjU0Mzc5MDkkajUxJGwwJGg1NzAyODY4NzE.\">Cat Cora\u003c/a>, the restaurant of an Iron Chef featured on the popular television series of the same name\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/peets-coffee-0?_gl=1*1nxgjtb*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Peet’s Coffee\u003c/a> is a popular Bay Area-based coffee chain\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/napa-farms-market?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Napa Farms Market\u003c/a> offers a wide variety of dishes and quick meals\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067061\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067061\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burgers on the grill at Burger Joint in Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in SFO Terminal 2:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Books+Inc./@37.6170311,-122.3852383,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f779391088e85:0x72ed99a27c04fb96!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f778fd4ffffff:0xa184ff19ee081d6c!8m2!3d37.6170311!4d-122.3826634!16s%2Fg%2F1tmgcntq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Book Inc.\u003c/a> for books and magazines\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/skyterrace?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Terminal 2’s outdoor terrace\u003c/a>, \u003cem>before \u003c/em>security, is a place to grab some fresh air before your flight.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WheretoeatinSFOTerminal3\">\u003c/a>Eating at SFO Terminal 3\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sidewalkjuice.com/locations/sfo-international-airport/\">Sidewalk Juice\u003c/a> has acai bowls and blueberry almond smoothies that this reporter is somewhat in love with (\u003ca href=\"https://sidewalkjuice.com/menu/\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://bunmee.co/san-francisco-international-airport-terminal-1\">Bun Mee\u003c/a>, for Vietnamese food, has a Terminal 3 location in addition to its Terminal 1 spot\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/burger-king?_gl=1*qv8pn0*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Burger King\u003c/a>, one of SFO’s few fast food chain options, has cheap(er) bites with a side of onion rings\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dogpatchsfo.com/\">Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffè\u003c/a>, another spot also found in Terminal 1, has coffee and baked goods\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/kleins-deli-san-francisco-3\">Klein’s Deli and Coffee Bar\u003c/a> for quick sandwiches\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/peets-coffee-0?_gl=1*1nxgjtb*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Peet’s Coffee\u003c/a> for your caffeine boost and speedy bites\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in Terminal 3:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Grad a good read at \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/compass-books-san-francisco-2\">Compass Books\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Let kids run around in the terminal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/kids-spot-5?_gl=1*1qjm32z*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjYwOTM3MTA1LjE3NjQxMTc5NzY.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMTc5NzYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjQxMTc5NzkkajU3JGwwJGg5MTE4MjY5MjA.\">play areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067043\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lia, part of SFO’s Wag Brigade animal-assisted therapy program, sits near passengers at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WheretoeatintheSFOInternationalTerminal\">\u003c/a>Where to eat in the SFO International Terminal\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In International Terminal A:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.boudinbakery.com/menu/boudin-sf-sfo-international\">Boudin Bakery\u003c/a> for San Francisco sourdough bread and sandwiches. As a born-and-raised San Franciscan, Tsang emphasized trying the sourdough bread before leaving the Bay if you’re a visitor\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/gotts-hffsfo\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a> has classic, hearty burgers and fries (and you can \u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/gotts-hffsfo\">order online to save time\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067057\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067057\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boudin restaurant at the A Gates in the International Terminal at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In International Terminal G:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://mustards-bar-grill.res-menu.com/\">Mustards Bar Grill\u003c/a> is another of SFO’s most popular spots by sales, according to an airport spokesperson (\u003ca href=\"https://mustards-bar-grill.res-menu.com/menu\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.asianbox.com/location/san-francisco-international-airport-terminal-g/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22406583026&gbraid=0AAAAADm-pAJtFn3Iooc1MqOQ51IiQFenx&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjhydCsh3LZf-QO46TQdGRlUS5pBRl0fucVx3WGkAhaUe1neMtHL4m4aAuH1EALw_wcB\">Asian Box\u003c/a> has easy-to-go meals and boba tea (\u003ca href=\"https://www.asianbox.com/menus/\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/joe-juice?_gl=1*1pi242v*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Joe & The Juice\u003c/a> offers fresh smoothies, juices and sandwiches\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/napa-farms-market?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Napa Farms Market\u003c/a> is also available at the International Terminal\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067783\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067783\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Items on display at Napa Farms Market in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in the International Terminal\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>For some high-end shopping, you’ll find storefronts like Hermes and Saint Laurent in International Terminal A …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and swanky shopping options like \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?location=1659&gate_area=All&security=All&service_tags=All&content_type=All&https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?https://www_flysfo_com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?https://www_flysfo_com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?location=2&sort_by=random&_gl=1*1vm1f27*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDk3MTYwODguMTc2NDEwNTA3Mw..*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDUwNzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjQxMDUzNzMkajE1JGwwJGgxMzE2OTgxNjU5\">Gucci and Burberry\u003c/a> in International Terminal G\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Finally: Early for your international flight or dropping someone off? What you’ll find pre-security in the International Terminal:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you’re hoping for something more familiar and cheap(er) when it comes to food, you’ll find more fast-food joints available in this area, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/wendys?_gl=1*1mpkku3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Wendy’s\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/panda-express?_gl=1*1mpkku3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Panda Express\u003c/a> — as well as small plates at \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/tapas-and-taps?_gl=1*si3bcs*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Tapas and Taps\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can also get some fresh air on \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/outdoor-terrace?_gl=1*1pi242v*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">the pre-security outdoor terrace\u003c/a> here, with a view of the airfield, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/aviation-museum-library/hours-directions\">Aviation Museum & Library \u003c/a>and visit SFO’s museum to watch \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/programs/video-arts\">documentaries and short films\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#HarveyMilk\">Where to eat in SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WheretoeatinSFOTerminal2\">Where to eat in SFO Terminal 2\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WheretoeatinSFOTerminal3\">Where to eat in SFO Terminal 3\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#WheretoeatintheSFOInternationalTerminal\">Where to eat in the SFO International Terminal\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>(Visiting San Francisco and landing late? \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/early-dinner-time-sf-19724057.php\">Many restaurants in the city close somewhat earlier than you may be used to\u003c/a>, so you may want to grab a bite to eat at the airport anyway. But keep in mind that even though SFO is a 24/7 airport, some restaurants also close here at around 11 p.m. or so.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12065539\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12065539\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1910\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1-160x153.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SFO-Map-1-1536x1467.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map of San Francisco International’s connected terminals. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of FlySFO.com)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>A primer on exploring between terminals\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>At SFO, if you’ve gone through security and have enough time before your flight, you can walk between terminals to find the restaurant or amenities of your choice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a major perk that guests can take advantage of, said Francis Tsang, from SFO’s communications team.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you’re trying to be adventurous, you should wander around these different terminals,” Tsang said. “There’s something for everyone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067757\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067757\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-24-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers walk past a flight board in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, if you’re planning to explore between terminals after security, “make sure that you have time so that you don’t miss your flight,” Tsang added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How long does it take to walk between terminals at SFO?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The approximate walk times between SFO terminals post-security, as measured in person by this reporter:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to Terminal 2: \u003c/strong>Around a 3-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to International Terminal A: \u003c/strong>Less than a minute’s walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 2 to Terminal 3: \u003c/strong>Around a 2-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 3 to International Terminal G: \u003c/strong>Around a 6-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Pre-security, SFO also has \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">a free, 24-hour Airtrain\u003c/a> running across the terminals.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning to explore between terminals, check out the airport’s own \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">guide to navigating its terminals first\u003c/a> — and make sure you don’t accidentally exit security.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HarveyMilk\">\u003c/a>Eating at Harvey Milk Terminal 1\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067052\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067052\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-52-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An employee holds a sandwich at the restaurant Bun Mee in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. The menu features Vietnamese bánh mì sandwiches, rice bowls and salads. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://bunmee.co/san-francisco-international-airport-terminal-1\">Bun Mee\u003c/a> has Vietnamese cuisine, including pho, banh mi sandwiches and egg rolls (\u003ca href=\"https://bunmee.co/sandwiches\">menu\u003c/a>). “This is my favorite place,” Tsang said. “The pho is really good.” Bun Mee appears twice in the airport and was recently recognized by Bloomberg as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/sfo-sandwich-best-airport-meals-world-20250864.php\">one of the best airport restaurants in the world\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://parkcafelife.com/locations/dolores-park-cafe-sfo/\">Dolores Park Cafe\u003c/a> is one of this reporter’s favorite restaurants in San Francisco, and having an airport brunch is the perfect way to mark a flight out of the city if you missed stopping by its Mission District location (\u003ca href=\"https://parkcafelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dolores-Park-Cafe-Menu.pdf\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dogpatchsfo.com/\">Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffè\u003c/a> offers coffee and treats\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ritualcoffee.com/location/sfo/\">Ritual Coffee\u003c/a> is another popular San Francisco chain\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://theminagroup.com/restaurants/bourbon-pub-sfo/#menu\">Bourbon Pub\u003c/a>: Unlike other airports, you won’t find as many fast food chains at SFO, but you can get a reliable burger here (although, as you’ll see on the \u003ca href=\"https://mx.michaelmina.net/recipe-exchange/download/?file_id=36864&nodl=true\">menu\u003c/a>, expect to pay much more than at your average McDonald’s or Burger King)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbirdchicken.com/location-info/san-francisco-ca-coming-soon-2\">Starbird\u003c/a> has crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders, in a similar vein (\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbirdchicken.com/starbird-chicken-menu\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/little-skillet\">Little Skillet\u003c/a> offers a soul food fix (\u003ca href=\"https://www.littleskilletsf.com/menu\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/mamagos-sfo-t1\">Mama Go’s Filipino Cuisine\u003c/a> has creamy ube lattes, which are a particular favorite of this reporter, along with snacks like Philippine Dried Mango (\u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/mamagos-sfo-t1\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/napa-farms-market?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Napa Farms Market\u003c/a> is one of the most popular spots by sales in the airport, according to an SFO spokesperson\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067048\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067048\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-41-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A sandwich at the restaurant Starbird in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025, which serves fried chicken sandwiches, salads and sides. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://greenapplebooks.com/green-apple-books-sfo\">Green Apple Books\u003c/a> is a beloved local San Francisco bookstore and is fairly large for an airport storefront\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Let kids tire themselves out before a flight at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/kids-spot-2?_gl=1*1c89feq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">two playgrounds\u003c/a> available at Terminal 1 …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… or take them to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/lego?_gl=1*1c89feq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">LEGO\u003c/a> storefront, which is a fun stop for LEGO enthusiasts of any age (but remember that \u003ca href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/lego/comments/1l39u98/came_across_a_lego_store_at_san_francisco_airport/\">this branch is more expensive\u003c/a> than other LEGO stores)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services/sensory-room\">sensory room\u003c/a> — a quiet place to escape the hustle of the airport — is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>There’s also a large \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/mac-hmt1?_gl=1*1c89feq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">MAC\u003c/a> store in Terminal 1, in case you’re inspired to try the “\u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@shakeel.murtaza/video/7554463432796359958\">facemask on\u003c/a> the airplane” trend you’ve seen \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@bambidoesbeauty/video/7447965990148640032?lang=en\">on TikTok\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>View the permanent installation dedicated to the life of the late \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065083/traveling-through-sfo-airport-check-out-the-art-museum\">Harvey Milk\u003c/a>, and remember: SFO has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/\">several curated art exhibits \u003c/a>across its domestic and international terminals, most of which are located \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/sites/default/files/sfo-maps/sfo-museum-gallery-map-0325.pdf\">post-security\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067765\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-57-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An exhibit about Afrofuturism in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WheretoeatinSFOTerminal2\">\u003c/a>Eating at SFO Terminal 2\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Lark%20Creek%20Grill_Menu.pdf\">Lark Creek Grill\u003c/a> is one of SFO’s most popular eating spots for travelers, according to an airport spokesperson — and was named \u003ca href=\"https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2014-09-23/photos-the-best-airport-food-in-the-world\">one of the best airport food spots in the world\u003c/a> by Condé Nast in 2014 (\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/sites/default/files/2022-06/Lark%20Creek%20Grill_Menu.pdf\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/burger-joint\">Burger Joint\u003c/a>, which serves flame-broiled hamburger patties\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/cat-cora?_gl=1*16btsza*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYwOTYxNDkzMS4xNzY1NDM3OTAx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjU0Mzc5MDAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjU0Mzc5MDkkajUxJGwwJGg1NzAyODY4NzE.\">Cat Cora\u003c/a>, the restaurant of an Iron Chef featured on the popular television series of the same name\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/peets-coffee-0?_gl=1*1nxgjtb*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Peet’s Coffee\u003c/a> is a popular Bay Area-based coffee chain\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/napa-farms-market?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Napa Farms Market\u003c/a> offers a wide variety of dishes and quick meals\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067061\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067061\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-81-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Burgers on the grill at Burger Joint in Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in SFO Terminal 2:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Books+Inc./@37.6170311,-122.3852383,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x808f779391088e85:0x72ed99a27c04fb96!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f778fd4ffffff:0xa184ff19ee081d6c!8m2!3d37.6170311!4d-122.3826634!16s%2Fg%2F1tmgcntq?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkxNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Book Inc.\u003c/a> for books and magazines\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/skyterrace?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Terminal 2’s outdoor terrace\u003c/a>, \u003cem>before \u003c/em>security, is a place to grab some fresh air before your flight.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WheretoeatinSFOTerminal3\">\u003c/a>Eating at SFO Terminal 3\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://sidewalkjuice.com/locations/sfo-international-airport/\">Sidewalk Juice\u003c/a> has acai bowls and blueberry almond smoothies that this reporter is somewhat in love with (\u003ca href=\"https://sidewalkjuice.com/menu/\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://bunmee.co/san-francisco-international-airport-terminal-1\">Bun Mee\u003c/a>, for Vietnamese food, has a Terminal 3 location in addition to its Terminal 1 spot\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/burger-king?_gl=1*qv8pn0*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Burger King\u003c/a>, one of SFO’s few fast food chain options, has cheap(er) bites with a side of onion rings\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dogpatchsfo.com/\">Dogpatch Bakehouse & Caffè\u003c/a>, another spot also found in Terminal 1, has coffee and baked goods\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/kleins-deli-san-francisco-3\">Klein’s Deli and Coffee Bar\u003c/a> for quick sandwiches\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/peets-coffee-0?_gl=1*1nxgjtb*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Peet’s Coffee\u003c/a> for your caffeine boost and speedy bites\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in Terminal 3:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Grad a good read at \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/compass-books-san-francisco-2\">Compass Books\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Let kids run around in the terminal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/kids-spot-5?_gl=1*1qjm32z*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjYwOTM3MTA1LjE3NjQxMTc5NzY.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMTc5NzYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjQxMTc5NzkkajU3JGwwJGg5MTE4MjY5MjA.\">play areas\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067043\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lia, part of SFO’s Wag Brigade animal-assisted therapy program, sits near passengers at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"WheretoeatintheSFOInternationalTerminal\">\u003c/a>Where to eat in the SFO International Terminal\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In International Terminal A:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.boudinbakery.com/menu/boudin-sf-sfo-international\">Boudin Bakery\u003c/a> for San Francisco sourdough bread and sandwiches. As a born-and-raised San Franciscan, Tsang emphasized trying the sourdough bread before leaving the Bay if you’re a visitor\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/gotts-hffsfo\">Gott’s Roadside\u003c/a> has classic, hearty burgers and fries (and you can \u003ca href=\"https://order.toasttab.com/online/gotts-hffsfo\">order online to save time\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067057\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067057\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-71-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boudin restaurant at the A Gates in the International Terminal at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In International Terminal G:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://mustards-bar-grill.res-menu.com/\">Mustards Bar Grill\u003c/a> is another of SFO’s most popular spots by sales, according to an airport spokesperson (\u003ca href=\"https://mustards-bar-grill.res-menu.com/menu\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.asianbox.com/location/san-francisco-international-airport-terminal-g/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22406583026&gbraid=0AAAAADm-pAJtFn3Iooc1MqOQ51IiQFenx&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjhydCsh3LZf-QO46TQdGRlUS5pBRl0fucVx3WGkAhaUe1neMtHL4m4aAuH1EALw_wcB\">Asian Box\u003c/a> has easy-to-go meals and boba tea (\u003ca href=\"https://www.asianbox.com/menus/\">menu\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/joe-juice?_gl=1*1pi242v*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Joe & The Juice\u003c/a> offers fresh smoothies, juices and sandwiches\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/napa-farms-market?_gl=1*18xnkm6*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDM3ODg2OTM0LjE3NjQxMDkwMjM.*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDkwMjIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDkwMjIkajYwJGwwJGgxMjc1NjEyMTU5\">Napa Farms Market\u003c/a> is also available at the International Terminal\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067783\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067783\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251210-SFOEating-29-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Items on display at Napa Farms Market in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What else to do in the International Terminal\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>For some high-end shopping, you’ll find storefronts like Hermes and Saint Laurent in International Terminal A …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and swanky shopping options like \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?location=1659&gate_area=All&security=All&service_tags=All&content_type=All&https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?https://www_flysfo_com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?https://www_flysfo_com/passengers/shop-dine-relax?location=2&sort_by=random&_gl=1*1vm1f27*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDk3MTYwODguMTc2NDEwNTA3Mw..*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDUwNzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjQxMDUzNzMkajE1JGwwJGgxMzE2OTgxNjU5\">Gucci and Burberry\u003c/a> in International Terminal G\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Finally: Early for your international flight or dropping someone off? What you’ll find pre-security in the International Terminal:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you’re hoping for something more familiar and cheap(er) when it comes to food, you’ll find more fast-food joints available in this area, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/wendys?_gl=1*1mpkku3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Wendy’s\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/panda-express?_gl=1*1mpkku3*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Panda Express\u003c/a> — as well as small plates at \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/tapas-and-taps?_gl=1*si3bcs*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">Tapas and Taps\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can also get some fresh air on \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/outdoor-terrace?_gl=1*1pi242v*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTMxMDYzODE2OS4xNzY0MTA1ODQx*_ga_2WFVGT9RS1*czE3NjQxMDU4NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQxMDU4NDAkajYwJGwwJGg5OTg0OTQ3NzM.\">the pre-security outdoor terrace\u003c/a> here, with a view of the airfield, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/aviation-museum-library/hours-directions\">Aviation Museum & Library \u003c/a>and visit SFO’s museum to watch \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfomuseum.org/programs/video-arts\">documentaries and short films\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Renting in California \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12057863/how-bad-is-californias-housing-shortage-it-depends-on-whos-doing-the-counting\">is not cheap\u003c/a>. The average rent for a one-bedroom in the Golden State — $2,100 — is \u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/california/?bedrooms=1\">40% higher than the national average\u003c/a>. But renters will soon be getting a little more for their money: a working refrigerator and stove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Jan. 1, California will begin requiring landlords to provide their tenants with a fridge and stove — and repair or replace them if they stop working.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While this \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB628\">new law\u003c/a> may surprise some tenants who have always lived in apartments that already came with these appliances, it’s more common \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/california-los-angeles-aparments-refrigerator-fridge-housing-landlord-renter-law\">in Southern California cities\u003c/a> for landlords to rent out homes with no stove or refrigerator, placing this responsibility on the tenant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>AB 628 — authored by state Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood — adds these appliances to the \u003ca href=\"https://sls.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DCA-Legal-Guide-LT-3-for-SLS-website.pdf\">state’s definition\u003c/a> of a livable home, helping secure access to these appliances for the state’s millions of tenants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Having a working, safe fridge and stove will be a minimum requirement for keeping the unit in a habitable state,” said Ethan Silverstein, staff attorney for the housing rights nonprofit, The California Center for Movement Legal Services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you are a renter or landlord, keep reading to learn how AB 628 applies in different situations and what legal experts recommend to make sure your home is up-to-date with the state’s habitability standards.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What does the law actually say?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>All new leases signed on or after Jan. 1 will need to include a working fridge and stove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When an existing lease is renewed or extended at any moment starting on Jan. 1, those homes will also need to have these appliances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12024380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12024380 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A gas stove inside a home in Richmond on Jan. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The way this law is written, it will eventually apply to all new and current renters in California,” Silverstein said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This law also applies to homes where tenants are renting\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12044014/renter-tenant-protections-without-lease-california-contract-renting-law\"> without a formal written agreement\u003c/a> (e.g., renting “informally” with a month-to-month lease).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What tenants should know\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re thinking about moving and hoping to land a new spot sometime in 2026, any potential landlord must be ready to provide a stove and refrigerator, along with any maintenance these devices need in the future — at no cost to you. And if you plan to stay in your current rental home, this law will impact you, depending on who provided the appliances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you bought your own refrigerator when you moved in, you can talk with your landlord before it’s time to renew your lease and decide together if it makes more sense to keep it or replace it with one provided by your landlord.[aside postID=news_12060292 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/ClimateBill_lede.jpg']“The parties can agree for the tenant to bring their own refrigerator,” said Whitney Prout, executive vice president of legal affairs for the California Apartment Association, which advises landlords and developers. “But you can’t require the tenant to bring their own refrigerator. … It has to be the tenant’s voluntary choice and the landlord has to agree.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If both you and your landlord decide to keep the fridge you provided, the law requires that the lease acknowledge this arrangement by adding the following disclosure:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>“Under state law, the landlord is required to provide a refrigerator in good working order in your unit. By checking this box, you acknowledge that you have asked to bring your own refrigerator and that you are responsible for keeping that refrigerator in working order.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But under no circumstances can the landlord ask a tenant to buy their home’s stove. “The landlord needs to provide the stove,” Prout said. “You can’t have an agreement for the tenant to provide their own stove.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What landlords need to know\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Landlords should start preparing now to comply with AB 628, Prout said. “Look at when your lease renewals are coming up, because that does give you some flexibility in terms of phasing in compliance with this law — especially if you have a lot of appliances you need to acquire,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What kind of stove or fridge are landlords required to provide? The actual text of the law is pretty broad and only specifies that these appliances need to be in “good working order.” A stove must be “capable of safely generating heat for cooking purposes,” while a refrigerator should be “capable of safely storing food.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a refrigerator that can keep temperatures at 40°F or below \u003ca href=\"https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Why-is-a-refrigerator-important-for-keeping-food-safe\">can protect most food products\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067656\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067656 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1330\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty-1536x1021.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">On Jan. 1, California will begin requiring landlords to provide their tenants with a fridge and stove — and repair or replace them if they stop working. \u003ccite>(Alicia Windzio/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for what appliance brand or model, that’s the landlord’s decision. But Prout added that it could be a good idea to share with tenants some information on the appliances you’ll provide them with, especially if you’re planning to replace what’s in their home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The tenant may have feelings about aesthetics,” she said. “They may have invested in a stainless steel refrigerator that they’re really happy with, that has certain functionalities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you will replace existing appliances, make a plan to safely remove them. “Communicate with residents what the appropriate processes are for removal and disposal of tenant-provided appliances,” Prout said, adding that “Illegal dumping is a huge problem around rental property.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What if these appliances break down?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If the tenant provided the fridge— and both the tenant and landlord agreed to this arrangement — then it’s actually the tenant’s responsibility to make repairs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if the landlord provided both the refrigerator and stove, then it’s up to the landlord to make sure they keep functioning. “You provide the appliances; if they break down, you fix them or replace them — as long as you’re doing that, you’re in compliance with the law,” Prout said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12051134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12051134\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A “For Rent” sign hangs in the window of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The law explicitly states that property owners have 30 days to either replace or repair these appliances if there is a recall from the manufacturer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Landlords: Keep in mind that while it’s legal to provide your tenants with second-hand appliances, it may be more difficult to keep up with recall announcements, as the manufacturer may not have a record that you bought their product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if these devices simply break down with time or use, “It’s like any other repair issue where the landlord needs to act in a reasonable amount of time to get it replaced,” Silverstein said.[aside postID=news_12066478 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250325-APARTMENTSONWESTSIDE-10-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg']Silverstein recommends that tenants notify their landlords about any repair needs through written communication, like a text message or email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The worst thing you can do is make the request verbally through the phone,” he said, adding that keeping this “paper” trail could be helpful if your landlord fails to make necessary repairs. You can also ask your landlord for a clear date for when repairs will be made and what you can do in the interim to safely store or cook your food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If a landlord is not complying with AB 628, tenants can contact their city’s rent board or building code enforcement agency. After a tenant files a complaint, code enforcement staff will contact the landlord to enforce the state’s habitability standards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below is the contact information for the code enforcement departments of several California cities. You can also quickly look up the contact information for your city’s agency with an online search.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Los Angeles:\u003c/strong> If you live in a property that only contains one house, you can call 888-524-2845 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.ladbsservices2.lacity.org/OnlineServices/?service=rav\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>. If you live in a property that contains multiple homes — like a duplex or an apartment complex — you can call 866-557-7368 or \u003ca href=\"https://housingapp.lacity.org/ReportViolation/Pages/ReportViolation\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>. And if you live in unincorporated Los Angeles County, you can call 211 or \u003ca href=\"https://pw.lacounty.gov/general/faq/index.cfm?action=NewQuestion&AppSubject=Report%20a%20Building%20and%20Safety%20Concern%20for%20Privately%20Owned%20Properties&Category=Environment&ReqDivision=BSDAVCE&crossStreet=1\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>San Diego:\u003c/strong> If you live in the city of San Diego, call 619-236-5500 or \u003ca href=\"https://aca-prod.accela.com/SANDIEGO/Cap/CapHome.aspx?module=CE&TabName=CE&TabList=Home%7C0%7CDSD%7C1%7CCE%7C2%7CShortTermRental%7C3%7CCurrentTabIndex%7C2\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>. And if you live in unincorporated San Diego County, you can call 858-694-2705.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Long Beach:\u003c/strong> Call 562-570-2633 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/enforcement/referrals/\">file a complaint about a Long Beach rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>San Francisco:\u003c/strong> Call 311 or \u003ca href=\"https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbi_complaints/default.aspx?page=AddressQuery\">file a complaint about a San Francisco rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oakland:\u003c/strong> Call 510-238-3444 or \u003ca href=\"https://aca-prod.accela.com/OAKLAND/Cap/CapApplyDisclaimer.aspx?module=Enforcement&TabName=Enforcement\">file a complaint about an Oakland rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>San José:\u003c/strong> Call 408-535-7770 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/code-enforcement/request-service-check-status/code-service-request-form\">file a complaint about a San José rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Santa Ana:\u003c/strong> Call 714-667- 2780 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.santa-ana.org/submit-a-complaint-online/\">file a complaint about a Santa Ana rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Renting in California \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12057863/how-bad-is-californias-housing-shortage-it-depends-on-whos-doing-the-counting\">is not cheap\u003c/a>. The average rent for a one-bedroom in the Golden State — $2,100 — is \u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/california/?bedrooms=1\">40% higher than the national average\u003c/a>. But renters will soon be getting a little more for their money: a working refrigerator and stove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Jan. 1, California will begin requiring landlords to provide their tenants with a fridge and stove — and repair or replace them if they stop working.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While this \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB628\">new law\u003c/a> may surprise some tenants who have always lived in apartments that already came with these appliances, it’s more common \u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/california-los-angeles-aparments-refrigerator-fridge-housing-landlord-renter-law\">in Southern California cities\u003c/a> for landlords to rent out homes with no stove or refrigerator, placing this responsibility on the tenant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>AB 628 — authored by state Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood — adds these appliances to the \u003ca href=\"https://sls.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DCA-Legal-Guide-LT-3-for-SLS-website.pdf\">state’s definition\u003c/a> of a livable home, helping secure access to these appliances for the state’s millions of tenants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Having a working, safe fridge and stove will be a minimum requirement for keeping the unit in a habitable state,” said Ethan Silverstein, staff attorney for the housing rights nonprofit, The California Center for Movement Legal Services.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you are a renter or landlord, keep reading to learn how AB 628 applies in different situations and what legal experts recommend to make sure your home is up-to-date with the state’s habitability standards.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What does the law actually say?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>All new leases signed on or after Jan. 1 will need to include a working fridge and stove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When an existing lease is renewed or extended at any moment starting on Jan. 1, those homes will also need to have these appliances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12024380\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12024380 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/20250128_RichmondInspections_GC-20-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A gas stove inside a home in Richmond on Jan. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The way this law is written, it will eventually apply to all new and current renters in California,” Silverstein said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This law also applies to homes where tenants are renting\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12044014/renter-tenant-protections-without-lease-california-contract-renting-law\"> without a formal written agreement\u003c/a> (e.g., renting “informally” with a month-to-month lease).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What tenants should know\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re thinking about moving and hoping to land a new spot sometime in 2026, any potential landlord must be ready to provide a stove and refrigerator, along with any maintenance these devices need in the future — at no cost to you. And if you plan to stay in your current rental home, this law will impact you, depending on who provided the appliances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you bought your own refrigerator when you moved in, you can talk with your landlord before it’s time to renew your lease and decide together if it makes more sense to keep it or replace it with one provided by your landlord.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“The parties can agree for the tenant to bring their own refrigerator,” said Whitney Prout, executive vice president of legal affairs for the California Apartment Association, which advises landlords and developers. “But you can’t require the tenant to bring their own refrigerator. … It has to be the tenant’s voluntary choice and the landlord has to agree.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If both you and your landlord decide to keep the fridge you provided, the law requires that the lease acknowledge this arrangement by adding the following disclosure:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>“Under state law, the landlord is required to provide a refrigerator in good working order in your unit. By checking this box, you acknowledge that you have asked to bring your own refrigerator and that you are responsible for keeping that refrigerator in working order.”\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But under no circumstances can the landlord ask a tenant to buy their home’s stove. “The landlord needs to provide the stove,” Prout said. “You can’t have an agreement for the tenant to provide their own stove.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What landlords need to know\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Landlords should start preparing now to comply with AB 628, Prout said. “Look at when your lease renewals are coming up, because that does give you some flexibility in terms of phasing in compliance with this law — especially if you have a lot of appliances you need to acquire,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What kind of stove or fridge are landlords required to provide? The actual text of the law is pretty broad and only specifies that these appliances need to be in “good working order.” A stove must be “capable of safely generating heat for cooking purposes,” while a refrigerator should be “capable of safely storing food.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a refrigerator that can keep temperatures at 40°F or below \u003ca href=\"https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Why-is-a-refrigerator-important-for-keeping-food-safe\">can protect most food products\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067656\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067656 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1330\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty-160x106.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/RefrigeratorGetty-1536x1021.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">On Jan. 1, California will begin requiring landlords to provide their tenants with a fridge and stove — and repair or replace them if they stop working. \u003ccite>(Alicia Windzio/Picture Alliance via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for what appliance brand or model, that’s the landlord’s decision. But Prout added that it could be a good idea to share with tenants some information on the appliances you’ll provide them with, especially if you’re planning to replace what’s in their home.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The tenant may have feelings about aesthetics,” she said. “They may have invested in a stainless steel refrigerator that they’re really happy with, that has certain functionalities.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you will replace existing appliances, make a plan to safely remove them. “Communicate with residents what the appropriate processes are for removal and disposal of tenant-provided appliances,” Prout said, adding that “Illegal dumping is a huge problem around rental property.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What if these appliances break down?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If the tenant provided the fridge— and both the tenant and landlord agreed to this arrangement — then it’s actually the tenant’s responsibility to make repairs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if the landlord provided both the refrigerator and stove, then it’s up to the landlord to make sure they keep functioning. “You provide the appliances; if they break down, you fix them or replace them — as long as you’re doing that, you’re in compliance with the law,” Prout said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12051134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12051134\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/08/018_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A “For Rent” sign hangs in the window of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The law explicitly states that property owners have 30 days to either replace or repair these appliances if there is a recall from the manufacturer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Landlords: Keep in mind that while it’s legal to provide your tenants with second-hand appliances, it may be more difficult to keep up with recall announcements, as the manufacturer may not have a record that you bought their product.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if these devices simply break down with time or use, “It’s like any other repair issue where the landlord needs to act in a reasonable amount of time to get it replaced,” Silverstein said.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Silverstein recommends that tenants notify their landlords about any repair needs through written communication, like a text message or email.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The worst thing you can do is make the request verbally through the phone,” he said, adding that keeping this “paper” trail could be helpful if your landlord fails to make necessary repairs. You can also ask your landlord for a clear date for when repairs will be made and what you can do in the interim to safely store or cook your food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If a landlord is not complying with AB 628, tenants can contact their city’s rent board or building code enforcement agency. After a tenant files a complaint, code enforcement staff will contact the landlord to enforce the state’s habitability standards.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Below is the contact information for the code enforcement departments of several California cities. You can also quickly look up the contact information for your city’s agency with an online search.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Los Angeles:\u003c/strong> If you live in a property that only contains one house, you can call 888-524-2845 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.ladbsservices2.lacity.org/OnlineServices/?service=rav\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>. If you live in a property that contains multiple homes — like a duplex or an apartment complex — you can call 866-557-7368 or \u003ca href=\"https://housingapp.lacity.org/ReportViolation/Pages/ReportViolation\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>. And if you live in unincorporated Los Angeles County, you can call 211 or \u003ca href=\"https://pw.lacounty.gov/general/faq/index.cfm?action=NewQuestion&AppSubject=Report%20a%20Building%20and%20Safety%20Concern%20for%20Privately%20Owned%20Properties&Category=Environment&ReqDivision=BSDAVCE&crossStreet=1\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>San Diego:\u003c/strong> If you live in the city of San Diego, call 619-236-5500 or \u003ca href=\"https://aca-prod.accela.com/SANDIEGO/Cap/CapHome.aspx?module=CE&TabName=CE&TabList=Home%7C0%7CDSD%7C1%7CCE%7C2%7CShortTermRental%7C3%7CCurrentTabIndex%7C2\">file a complaint online\u003c/a>. And if you live in unincorporated San Diego County, you can call 858-694-2705.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Long Beach:\u003c/strong> Call 562-570-2633 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.longbeach.gov/lbcd/enforcement/referrals/\">file a complaint about a Long Beach rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>San Francisco:\u003c/strong> Call 311 or \u003ca href=\"https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbi_complaints/default.aspx?page=AddressQuery\">file a complaint about a San Francisco rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oakland:\u003c/strong> Call 510-238-3444 or \u003ca href=\"https://aca-prod.accela.com/OAKLAND/Cap/CapApplyDisclaimer.aspx?module=Enforcement&TabName=Enforcement\">file a complaint about an Oakland rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>San José:\u003c/strong> Call 408-535-7770 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/code-enforcement/request-service-check-status/code-service-request-form\">file a complaint about a San José rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Santa Ana:\u003c/strong> Call 714-667- 2780 or \u003ca href=\"https://www.santa-ana.org/submit-a-complaint-online/\">file a complaint about a Santa Ana rental online\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Keep reading for advice from the wedding experts on how to make a simple, local ceremony extra enjoyable for you and your guests — whether you’re planning a larger party later or not — with particular tips for getting married at San Francisco City Hall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a breakdown of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12067114/getting-married-san-francisco-bay-area-wedding-license-certificate-costs-officiant-witnesses-change-name-marriage\">the logistics of getting married swiftly and affordably\u003c/a>, from marriage licenses and certificate costs to timeframes, check out our earlier guide: From Paperwork to Costs, the Basics of Getting Married in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#HowtogetmarriedinSanFranciscoCityHall\">How to get married in San Francisco City Hall\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Know that not all costs are ‘essential’ …\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Beyond the basic costs of a marriage license and paying someone to perform your ceremony, there are a \u003cem>lot \u003c/em>of expenses people associate with weddings, said Alexis Levy, a San Francisco-based lawyer who is licensed to marry people in California: Rings, clothes, venues, “all that kind of stuff.”[aside postID=news_12067114 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-03-KQED_qed.jpg']But Levy explained that “none of those are technically legally required to get married,” and rather to see those costs as “just common pieces of a wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/abandlamudi\">KQED’s own Adhiti Bandlamudi \u003c/a>echoed this advice for couples to work out what’s truly important to them for their own big day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it came to her own civil ceremony in 2021 at San Francisco City Hall, Bandlamudi wore a white dress purchased from Anthropologie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Afterwards, she and her loved ones gathered together in the couple’s cozy Richmond apartment, with takeout Indian pizza for catering. She even made her own gingerbread wedding cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>… and figure out your own priorities\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For some couples, the emotional stress of weddings — the costs, the planning, the constant wondering of what other people and families are going to think — can burden them. But, Bandlamudi said, “it’s \u003cem>your wedding\u003c/em>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She recommended that couples focus on what that day means to them: “Is it the vibes? Is it the music? Is that the food?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you and your partner have discussed the elements that truly matter to you, “focus on that, make it really special,” advised Bandlamudi. This will also help you eliminate certain aspects and costs you just don’t need or want.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And now that you’ve established your non-negotiables …\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Make a checklist to manage the day itself …\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For the majority of intimate elopements or city hall weddings, “most couples really tend to manage the event themselves,” said Nilou Nouri, a \u003ca href=\"https://nilouweddings.com/\">wedding planner\u003c/a> based in the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But sometimes she’s looped in to make the “day a little more effortless for them,” like managing florals, guests or booking a photographer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067145\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067145 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denise Lillie at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While an elopement is “still a special day for you,” wedding planner Lillie said, there may be some key aspects you can overlook in the rush and excitement.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For example, hiring a content creator — a person to film vertical videos of the ceremony optimized for posting to platforms like Instagram or TikTok — has become super popular among couples, even during shorter weddings, Lillie said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A couple may also choose to book a photographer or hair and make-up artist. She said a lot of services can be reserved on short notice by sifting through wedding groups on social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lillie suggested couples come up with a plan or checklist ahead of the ceremony — or designate tasks to friends, family or a planner.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>… and work out your day’s timeline\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Timing is important, especially since the ceremony itself is an appointment of a certain length. You and your partner can establish:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>What is the timeline for the day?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you are meeting at the city hall, what time is everyone getting there? Where are you physically meeting? Remember to allow time to go through the city hall’s security.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Where will you park? (For example, “the best parking for San Francisco City Hall is under the Civic Center Plaza,” added Nouri.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you want a bouquet?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you want a cake? Will it be delivered somewhere, or will someone pick it up?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Even just a few days of planning is worth it, Nouri said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My advice would be to still take that personal time for yourself and do what’s important,” she said. “Not to overlook that … just because it’s on a more intimate scale.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Consider all the free places you can take your wedding pictures\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Any public spot in San Francisco City Hall is free to take pictures, explained Nouri. And it’s such a beautiful space that Nouri “definitely” recommends springing for a professional photographer to capture your day, even if only briefly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There are some photographers who do City Hall specials,” she said. “Maybe you hire them for 30 minutes to 60 minutes or 90 minutes.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067266\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067266\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-02-KQED_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-02-KQED_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-02-KQED_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-02-KQED_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Haojun Chen (right) and Kitling Zhang pose for a photo on the Grand Staircase inside San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Other free places around San Francisco alone that are popular photography locations include public spaces like:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The steps outside of San Francisco City Hall\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The steps outside the Asian Art Museum, next to City Hall\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Palace of Fine Arts\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The Presidio, especially \u003ca href=\"https://presidio.gov/explore/attractions/lovers-lane-trail\">Lovers Lane\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sutro Baths\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Baker Beach\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Case study: \u003ca id=\"HowtogetmarriedinSanFranciscoCityHall\">\u003c/a>How to get married in San Francisco City Hall\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Book your ceremony, depending on guest list and day\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I love City Hall weddings,” Nouri said. “It’s one of the most beautiful venues in San Francisco.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Given its popularity, San Francisco City Hall requires \u003ca href=\"https://sfcityhallevents.org/event-calendar/\">booking in advance\u003c/a>. If you want a large ceremony at City Hall — defined as more than six guests — \u003cem>or \u003c/em>want to get married on a weekend or holiday, you’ll have to book through \u003ca href=\"https://sfcityhallevents.org/weddings/\">the city’s events page\u003c/a>. Among its offerings is \u003ca href=\"https://sfcityhallevents.org/one-hour-weddings/\">a one-hour wedding package\u003c/a>, which costs $1,200.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have six or fewer guests, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/have-civil-marriage-or-domestic-partnership-ceremony-city-hall\">book an appointment for a smaller civil ceremony\u003c/a>. That’s what KQED’s Bandlamudi did.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067243\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067243\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photographers navigate posing their subjects on the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>She said while she and her parents were excited about a “traditional big Indian wedding,” she and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11895000/how-i-met-my-husband-despite-the-global-pandemic\">her now-husband\u003c/a> wanted to have “something a little more intimate \u003cem>before \u003c/em>the wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>San Francisco City Hall felt like a natural choice since “it’s already such a pretty place,” she said. “In the morning, we had our appointment at City Hall,” and had their “a very, very quick ceremony” performed by a judge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bandlamudi said she was surprised by how relatively easy the whole process was.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It was very simple. And anyone can do it,” she said, although she noted that they had to book the ceremony itself “pretty quickly” after \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12067114/getting-married-san-francisco-bay-area-wedding-license-certificate-costs-officiant-witnesses-change-name-marriage\">getting the license\u003c/a>.[aside postID=news_11895000 hero='https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2021/11/004_SanFrancisco_AdhitiShaishav_09162021-1020x680.jpg']San Francisco County Clerk Diane Rea said City Hall offers around thirty to forty appointments a day for their weekday ceremonies. Many of these are in the rotunda area, Rea explained, and are “short and sweet.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider the day and time if you \u003cem>don’t \u003c/em>want a busy scene\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Nouri’s experience, the best times for elopement-style ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall are around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. Midday, around 12 to 3 p.m., tends to be the busiest time, she said. And Mondays or Fridays especially bring crowds to City Hall, Nouri noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For her, the busiest months for weddings at San Francisco City Hall are February, with Valentine’s Day and “2” being a lucky number in some cultures, and June, for Pride Month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know you’ll be sharing the space — and stay on time\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While three couples may share an appointment, the ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall are one at a time. Rea said in the excitement of the wedding, some couples may wander off to take photos as they wait for their ceremony, but it really helps if the couple stays in the area and takes pictures \u003cem>after \u003c/em>the ceremony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really important to be on time. Because that could snowball through the day if they’re late,” she said, and couples will have the rest of the day to take pictures after the ceremony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind: a government space like City Hall draws people for all types of occasions, like graduation or quinceañeras. Expect to potentially run into crowds, and for noise to travel within the building.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>But Levy explained that “none of those are technically legally required to get married,” and rather to see those costs as “just common pieces of a wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/abandlamudi\">KQED’s own Adhiti Bandlamudi \u003c/a>echoed this advice for couples to work out what’s truly important to them for their own big day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it came to her own civil ceremony in 2021 at San Francisco City Hall, Bandlamudi wore a white dress purchased from Anthropologie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Afterwards, she and her loved ones gathered together in the couple’s cozy Richmond apartment, with takeout Indian pizza for catering. She even made her own gingerbread wedding cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>… and figure out your own priorities\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For some couples, the emotional stress of weddings — the costs, the planning, the constant wondering of what other people and families are going to think — can burden them. But, Bandlamudi said, “it’s \u003cem>your wedding\u003c/em>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She recommended that couples focus on what that day means to them: “Is it the vibes? Is it the music? Is that the food?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you and your partner have discussed the elements that truly matter to you, “focus on that, make it really special,” advised Bandlamudi. 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She said a lot of services can be reserved on short notice by sifting through wedding groups on social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lillie suggested couples come up with a plan or checklist ahead of the ceremony — or designate tasks to friends, family or a planner.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>… and work out your day’s timeline\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Timing is important, especially since the ceremony itself is an appointment of a certain length. You and your partner can establish:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>What is the timeline for the day?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you are meeting at the city hall, what time is everyone getting there? Where are you physically meeting? Remember to allow time to go through the city hall’s security.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Where will you park? (For example, “the best parking for San Francisco City Hall is under the Civic Center Plaza,” added Nouri.)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you want a bouquet?\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Do you want a cake? Will it be delivered somewhere, or will someone pick it up?\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Even just a few days of planning is worth it, Nouri said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My advice would be to still take that personal time for yourself and do what’s important,” she said. “Not to overlook that … just because it’s on a more intimate scale.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Consider all the free places you can take your wedding pictures\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Any public spot in San Francisco City Hall is free to take pictures, explained Nouri. 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If you want a large ceremony at City Hall — defined as more than six guests — \u003cem>or \u003c/em>want to get married on a weekend or holiday, you’ll have to book through \u003ca href=\"https://sfcityhallevents.org/weddings/\">the city’s events page\u003c/a>. Among its offerings is \u003ca href=\"https://sfcityhallevents.org/one-hour-weddings/\">a one-hour wedding package\u003c/a>, which costs $1,200.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have six or fewer guests, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/have-civil-marriage-or-domestic-partnership-ceremony-city-hall\">book an appointment for a smaller civil ceremony\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>San Francisco County Clerk Diane Rea said City Hall offers around thirty to forty appointments a day for their weekday ceremonies. Many of these are in the rotunda area, Rea explained, and are “short and sweet.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Consider the day and time if you \u003cem>don’t \u003c/em>want a busy scene\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Nouri’s experience, the best times for elopement-style ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall are around 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. Midday, around 12 to 3 p.m., tends to be the busiest time, she said. And Mondays or Fridays especially bring crowds to City Hall, Nouri noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For her, the busiest months for weddings at San Francisco City Hall are February, with Valentine’s Day and “2” being a lucky number in some cultures, and June, for Pride Month.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know you’ll be sharing the space — and stay on time\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While three couples may share an appointment, the ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall are one at a time. Rea said in the excitement of the wedding, some couples may wander off to take photos as they wait for their ceremony, but it really helps if the couple stays in the area and takes pictures \u003cem>after \u003c/em>the ceremony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s really important to be on time. Because that could snowball through the day if they’re late,” she said, and couples will have the rest of the day to take pictures after the ceremony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind: a government space like City Hall draws people for all types of occasions, like graduation or quinceañeras. Expect to potentially run into crowds, and for noise to travel within the building.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Between the Bay Area’s recent\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12066736/bay-area-stuck-with-unusually-cold-weather-thanks-to-this-naturally-occurring-culprit\"> cold spell \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064126/snap-benefits-hung-in-limbo-for-weeks-it-was-a-peek-at-life-under-long-term-cuts\">delays in distributing\u003c/a> Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds during the federal government shutdown, you or your neighbors may be in need of some extra help this holiday season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The good news is that there are ample organizations working to get free pantry staples, warm clothes and even hot meals to Bay Area residents this time of year — and many of them offer volunteer opportunities if you’ve got a little extra time on your hands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for more information on how to access these and other resources this winter and how to lend a helping hand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretogetfreegroceries\">Where to get free groceries\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretofindahotmealduringtheholidays\">Where to find a hot meal during the holidays\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretogetclothesgiftsandothersupplies\">Where to get clothes, gifts and other supplies\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretogetfreegroceries\">\u003c/a>Pantry food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedafoodbank.org/get-food/\">\u003cstrong>Alameda Food Bank\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 677 West Ranger Ave., Alameda\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In-person shopping and online ordering for curbside pick up for clients with mobility needs are both available at this East Bay location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pick up is limited to those living, working or going to school in Alameda, but if you don’t qualify, you can call the helpline at (510) 635-3663 to find options elsewhere in the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064885\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12064885 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A person shops at the Alameda Food Bank on Nov. 14, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedafoodbank.org/volunteer/\">Sign up here\u003c/a> to make an ongoing commitment to the food bank.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/service/holiday-programs/\">\u003cstrong>Samaritan House of San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 4031 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sign up to receive donated food or for \u003ca href=\"https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/family-sharing-program/\">Samaritan House’s Family Sharing\u003c/a> Program, where families from San Mateo County get matched with donors for the holiday season.[aside postID=news_12066120 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/CalFreshGetty.jpg']\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>You can \u003ca href=\"https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/volunteer/\">sign up\u003c/a> to serve food or help with meal delivery here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marthas-kitchen.org/ourservices\">\u003cstrong>Martha’s Community Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 749 Story Road, San José\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can swing by and shop for free groceries and dry goods, just make an \u003ca href=\"https://limiter.addonforge.com/limiter?formId=1FAIpQLSf3c40kWeqC8k-kKoayKg2GTtLMSeKXqDWgS6tI6UEEM-66RA\">appointment \u003c/a>and make sure you’re already signed up for services through the organization.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Register to help out this holiday season \u003ca href=\"https://www.marthas-kitchen.org/volunteer\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ccscc.org/free-food-distribution?locale=en\">\u003cstrong>Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San José\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check the schedule for \u003ca href=\"https://www.ccscc.org/free-food-distribution?locale=en\">market times and locations\u003c/a> to get free groceries all across the South Bay, but be aware of some closures at the end of December.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ccscc.org/become-a-volunteer?locale=en\">Volunteers are needed\u003c/a> to help serve and organize food and groceries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12061440/calfresh-snap-ebt-shutdown-find-food-banks-near-me-san-francisco-bay-area-alameda-oakland-contra-costa-newsom-national-guard\">Find a more comprehensive list of food banks across the Bay Area here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretofindahotmealduringtheholidays\">\u003c/a>Hot meals\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.glide.org/holidays-at-glide/\">\u003cstrong>GLIDE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 330 Ellis St., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Christmas Eve Luncheon Celebration is scheduled for Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with prime rib and sides provided by San Francisco’s House of Prime Rib.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Christmas Day, ham, turkey and all the fixings will be served to nearly 2,500 people from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Shifts fill up quickly, so sign up \u003ca href=\"https://www.glide.org/volunteer/\">here\u003c/a>, and check back for openings often.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067444\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067444\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1357\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2-160x109.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2-1536x1042.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers serve holiday meals at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. \u003ccite>(Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://martindeporres.org/\">\u003cstrong>Martin de Porres House of Hospitality\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 225 Potrero Ave., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christmas Eve lunch will include vegetarian turkey roasts, mashed potatoes and plenty of cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Sign up to help out using the form on this \u003ca href=\"https://martindeporres.org/\">page\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tenderlointessie.com/\">\u003cstrong>Tenderloin Tessie Holiday Dinners\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 1187 Franklin St., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christmas Dinner will be served from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Reach out by calling (415) 584-3252 or via email at \u003ca href=\"mailto:tenderlointessie@gmail.com\">tenderlointessie@gmail.com\u003c/a> to help with holiday meals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretogetclothesgiftsandothersupplies\">\u003c/a>Clothing and supplies\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://stanthonysf.org/services/clothing/\">\u003cstrong>St. Anthony’s\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 150 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sign up for an \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/services/clothing/shop-for-clothes/\">appointment \u003c/a>to shop at the Free Clothing Store at 121 Golden Gate Ave. There are no eligibility requirements, but staff may request to see ID to confirm your enrollment status.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067453\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rows of women’s clothing in the storage area of the St. Anthony’s free clothing program on Nov. 19, 2018. Clothing donations increase significantly around the holidays. \u003ccite>(Anne Wernikoff/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/services/clothing/how-to-donate/\">donate\u003c/a> clean, new and gently used clothing or \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/volunteer/\">give your time\u003c/a> to help with the program.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sacredheartcs.org/programs-food-clothing\">\u003cstrong>Sacred Heart Community Service\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 1281 South First St., San José\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Clothes Closet is open weekdays starting at 9 a.m. Anyone in need of clothes can shop twice per month and take home up to five articles of clothing for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>New volunteers can learn about the process and apply \u003ca href=\"https://www.sacredheartcs.org/volunteer\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Between the Bay Area’s recent\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12066736/bay-area-stuck-with-unusually-cold-weather-thanks-to-this-naturally-occurring-culprit\"> cold spell \u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064126/snap-benefits-hung-in-limbo-for-weeks-it-was-a-peek-at-life-under-long-term-cuts\">delays in distributing\u003c/a> Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds during the federal government shutdown, you or your neighbors may be in need of some extra help this holiday season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The good news is that there are ample organizations working to get free pantry staples, warm clothes and even hot meals to Bay Area residents this time of year — and many of them offer volunteer opportunities if you’ve got a little extra time on your hands.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read on for more information on how to access these and other resources this winter and how to lend a helping hand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretogetfreegroceries\">Where to get free groceries\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretofindahotmealduringtheholidays\">Where to find a hot meal during the holidays\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"#Wheretogetclothesgiftsandothersupplies\">Where to get clothes, gifts and other supplies\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretogetfreegroceries\">\u003c/a>Pantry food\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedafoodbank.org/get-food/\">\u003cstrong>Alameda Food Bank\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 677 West Ranger Ave., Alameda\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In-person shopping and online ordering for curbside pick up for clients with mobility needs are both available at this East Bay location.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pick up is limited to those living, working or going to school in Alameda, but if you don’t qualify, you can call the helpline at (510) 635-3663 to find options elsewhere in the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064885\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12064885 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/251113-SNAPdelaysfeature00921_TV_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A person shops at the Alameda Food Bank on Nov. 14, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.alamedafoodbank.org/volunteer/\">Sign up here\u003c/a> to make an ongoing commitment to the food bank.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/service/holiday-programs/\">\u003cstrong>Samaritan House of San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 4031 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sign up to receive donated food or for \u003ca href=\"https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/family-sharing-program/\">Samaritan House’s Family Sharing\u003c/a> Program, where families from San Mateo County get matched with donors for the holiday season.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>You can \u003ca href=\"https://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/volunteer/\">sign up\u003c/a> to serve food or help with meal delivery here.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marthas-kitchen.org/ourservices\">\u003cstrong>Martha’s Community Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 749 Story Road, San José\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can swing by and shop for free groceries and dry goods, just make an \u003ca href=\"https://limiter.addonforge.com/limiter?formId=1FAIpQLSf3c40kWeqC8k-kKoayKg2GTtLMSeKXqDWgS6tI6UEEM-66RA\">appointment \u003c/a>and make sure you’re already signed up for services through the organization.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Register to help out this holiday season \u003ca href=\"https://www.marthas-kitchen.org/volunteer\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ccscc.org/free-food-distribution?locale=en\">\u003cstrong>Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, San José\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check the schedule for \u003ca href=\"https://www.ccscc.org/free-food-distribution?locale=en\">market times and locations\u003c/a> to get free groceries all across the South Bay, but be aware of some closures at the end of December.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ccscc.org/become-a-volunteer?locale=en\">Volunteers are needed\u003c/a> to help serve and organize food and groceries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12061440/calfresh-snap-ebt-shutdown-find-food-banks-near-me-san-francisco-bay-area-alameda-oakland-contra-costa-newsom-national-guard\">Find a more comprehensive list of food banks across the Bay Area here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretofindahotmealduringtheholidays\">\u003c/a>Hot meals\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.glide.org/holidays-at-glide/\">\u003cstrong>GLIDE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 330 Ellis St., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Christmas Eve Luncheon Celebration is scheduled for Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with prime rib and sides provided by San Francisco’s House of Prime Rib.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Christmas Day, ham, turkey and all the fixings will be served to nearly 2,500 people from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Shifts fill up quickly, so sign up \u003ca href=\"https://www.glide.org/volunteer/\">here\u003c/a>, and check back for openings often.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067444\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067444\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1357\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2-160x109.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/GlideChurchSFGetty2-1536x1042.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers serve holiday meals at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. \u003ccite>(Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://martindeporres.org/\">\u003cstrong>Martin de Porres House of Hospitality\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 225 Potrero Ave., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christmas Eve lunch will include vegetarian turkey roasts, mashed potatoes and plenty of cookies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Sign up to help out using the form on this \u003ca href=\"https://martindeporres.org/\">page\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tenderlointessie.com/\">\u003cstrong>Tenderloin Tessie Holiday Dinners\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 1187 Franklin St., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Christmas Dinner will be served from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>Reach out by calling (415) 584-3252 or via email at \u003ca href=\"mailto:tenderlointessie@gmail.com\">tenderlointessie@gmail.com\u003c/a> to help with holiday meals.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Wheretogetclothesgiftsandothersupplies\">\u003c/a>Clothing and supplies\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://stanthonysf.org/services/clothing/\">\u003cstrong>St. Anthony’s\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 150 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sign up for an \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/services/clothing/shop-for-clothes/\">appointment \u003c/a>to shop at the Free Clothing Store at 121 Golden Gate Ave. There are no eligibility requirements, but staff may request to see ID to confirm your enrollment status.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067453\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/111918_AW_SoupKitchen_19_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption 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Clothing donations increase significantly around the holidays. \u003ccite>(Anne Wernikoff/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/services/clothing/how-to-donate/\">donate\u003c/a> clean, new and gently used clothing or \u003ca href=\"https://www.stanthonysf.org/volunteer/\">give your time\u003c/a> to help with the program.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sacredheartcs.org/programs-food-clothing\">\u003cstrong>Sacred Heart Community Service\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, 1281 South First St., San José\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Clothes Closet is open weekdays starting at 9 a.m. Anyone in need of clothes can shop twice per month and take home up to five articles of clothing for free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>For volunteers: \u003c/em>New volunteers can learn about the process and apply \u003ca href=\"https://www.sacredheartcs.org/volunteer\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>When I told KQED coworkers I was working on a guide to getting married quickly, my fundraising colleague Lilly Payne joked that she and her wife got married “for love and health insurance.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To be clear, the plan was always to \u003cem>get \u003c/em>married. “She’s the love of my life. She’s my favorite person,” Payne said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But she explained she had to accelerate her wedding plans in 2023 to be able to keep her then-fiancée insured before a big move the very same week. This rapid change in circumstance delayed the couple’s plan for a larger ceremony in favor of backyard vows conducted by an ordained neighbor, and witnessed by their friends and their dog, Oliver.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We didn’t have rings yet, but we had matching baseball caps,” Payne laughed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while this quick approach was admittedly “not what we were expecting at all,” said Payne, the tradeoff of cementing the couple’s legal partnership for their joint health and happiness was, for them, worth it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When a speedy wedding feels right\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Payne was by no means alone in choosing to formalize a partnership earlier than originally planned for practical reasons. In the United States, where access to good healthcare is often tied to employment or marriage, \u003ca href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/living-single/202103/its-not-just-love-some-stay-married-the-health-insurance\">health insurance can be a large motivator\u003c/a> — as can financial pressures in general.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People may choose elopements, that is, quicker or smaller ceremonies, for a variety of reasons, Sunnyvale \u003ca href=\"https://deniselillie.com/\">wedding planner\u003c/a> Denise Lillie said. She started seeing an increase in inquiries for these types of events during the height of the pandemic, when she observed many people wanting to make the commitment quickly — and celebrate later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067145\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067145 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denise Lillie at San Francicsco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lillie said planners like her have also received requests from LGBTQ+ couples concerned about the future of marriage equality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even though the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-long-shot-effort-overturn-sex-marriage-ruling-rcna241113\">Supreme Court rejected the latest request\u003c/a> to overturn the U.S.’s landmark same-sex marriage ruling in early November, some couples have \u003ca href=\"https://time.com/7297484/obergefell-anniversary-trump-gay-marriage/\">expressed anxiety about the future of equal marriage\u003c/a> under President Donald Trump’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12023784/after-trumps-order-on-two-genders-trans-rights-groups-taking-action\"> second administration\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The aesthetics of a small, intimate wedding ceremony — sometimes followed up by a bigger party later down the line — has also gained in popularity among Gen-Z, Lillie said.[aside postID=news_12067194 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingsGetty2.jpg']And then, there are the undoubted financial pressures of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2024/05/22/wedding-planning-dress-cost-marriage-abbigail-shirk\">big traditional wedding\u003c/a>: According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.theknot.com/content/average-wedding-cost\">a 2025 survey of around 17,000 couples by wedding website \u003cem>The Knot\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>, \u003c/em>the average cost of a wedding in the United States is $33,000. In San Francisco, it’s $51,500.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the midst of the holidays, also known as “engagement season” to wedding planners like Lillie, if you’re someone seeking to marry a partner as quickly and affordably as possible, you may be wondering: What are the logistics of getting married? What kind of paperwork do you actually need, and what are the timeframes — and costs?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for the breakdown — and bear in mind that since the following doesn’t constitute legal advice, it’s always a good idea to speak to a lawyer about marriage licenses, name change options, finances and more when it comes to your own circumstances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for specific ways to make a small, simple ceremony feel special, check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12067194/san-francisco-city-hall-wedding-ceremony-how-to-plan-small-simple-marriage\">advice from wedding experts\u003c/a> for making the most of your intimate ceremony, with particular tips for getting married at San Francisco City Hall.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The paperwork basics of getting married\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>To be formally married in California, you’ll need to obtain two documents:\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>A marriage license\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>This document authorizes your marriage to take place in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003col start=\"2\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>A marriage certificate\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>This document then acts as the proof of your marriage “through the county and state’s eyes,” said Alexis Levy, a San Francisco-based lawyer who is licensed to marry people in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting your marriage license\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I get a marriage license in California?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A marriage license is essentially a permit to get married, although you won’t be legally married \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">until you have a ceremony.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To obtain a license, both partners should already be unmarried and over 18. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/juvenile3/juvenilemarriagelicenses3#:~:text=California%20law%20requires%20a%20person,the%20discretion%20of%20the%20court.\">People under 18\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/applicant-cannot-physically-appear-person\">incarcerated\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/applicant-cannot-physically-appear-person\">hospitalized\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--special-case-weddings\">in active military duty\u003c/a> have separate procedures for getting married.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In California, the process for obtaining a marriage license varies by county, and you’ll often be asked to complete an application online before picking up the license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058872\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058872\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">City Hall is reflected in the Veterans Building in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/applying-marriage-license\">San Mateo\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.napacounty.gov/1327/Marriage-License-Ceremony\">Napa County\u003c/a>, you need to book an appointment to pick up your license. In \u003ca href=\"https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/marrlic.htm\">Alameda County\u003c/a>, the process is done through \u003ca href=\"https://auditor.alamedacountyca.gov/clerk-recorder-marriage-services-virtual/\">a video conference call\u003c/a>. In \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">Santa Clara\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/countyclerk/ceremony-information/\">Contra Costa\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.arcc.marincounty.gov/services/marriage-birth-and-death/applying-marriage-license\">Marin\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/clerk-recorder-assessor/clerk-recorder/clerk-services/marriage-license\">Sonoma\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.gov/government/treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk/county-clerk/marriage-license\">Solano\u003c/a>, marriage licenses are issued on a walk-in basis only.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When going to the county clerk’s office to get your license, you usually will need to bring a valid government-issued ID. Both parties need to be present.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do I need to get a marriage license in the county I live in? Or the county I intend to get married in?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Types-of-Marriage-Licenses-.aspx\">You can actually get a marriage license from any California county\u003c/a>, as long as your marriage ceremony takes place in California. You don’t have to live in that county or get married in that county.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This may offer you some convenience and flexibility if, for example, appointments for marriage licenses are scarce in the county you live in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there different kinds of marriage licenses?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are two different types of licenses that a couple can obtain, which impact costs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most couples choose what’s called a “\u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\"> public marriage license\u003c/a>,” which allows the marriage to be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">a public record\u003c/a> and requires a witness at the ceremony. These licenses cost around \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">$80\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--fees-county-clerk-services\">$127\u003c/a>, depending on the county. Most couples \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">opt for this license\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067155\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067155\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pair of wedding rings on June 27, 2013. \u003ccite>(Christoph Edel/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A “confidential marriage license” means that the marriage record is available \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">only to the couple\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Types-of-Marriage-Licenses-.aspx\">court order from the same county\u003c/a>. These ceremonies require no witnesses, but the couple must also already \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">live together\u003c/a> to be eligible for a confidential marriage license. These licenses typically cost a little more than public marriage licenses: For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">Santa Clara County\u003c/a>, the standard marriage license is $80, and the confidential marriage license is $83.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How quickly can I get a marriage license? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It depends on how busy the office is, but an appointment for a license can take \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step--get-married-san-francisco\">as little as \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.gov/government/treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk/county-clerk/marriage-license\">half an hour\u003c/a>. A \u003ca href=\"https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2018_Public_Marriage_License_Application_09.13.18_nPUtUdp.pdf\">marriage license application\u003c/a> itself is around a page and a half.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The real key about the marriage license is to keep it safe,” San Francisco County Clerk Diane Rea said. “I know it looks like a piece of paper, but it becomes your record in the end.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said there could be instances where the license could be rejected if it is ripped or has coffee stains, and you may have to buy it all over again.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Having a wedding ceremony and obtaining your marriage certificate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How quickly do we have to \u003cem>get \u003c/em>married after getting the license? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you have the license, you must get married within \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/countyclerk/ceremony-information/\">90 days of the date\u003c/a>, and if you don’t, you’ll need to obtain a new license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking to really speed up the process, you could get married in the County Clerk-Recorder’s office on the same day, depending on the county. However, remember some counties will require some kind of \u003ca href=\"https://apps.smcacre.org/marsched/schedule.aspx\">booking\u003c/a> or appointment for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/have-civil-marriage-or-domestic-partnership-ceremony-city-hall\">a civil ceremony\u003c/a>, so don’t necessarily expect to get a “walk-in wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067535\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067535 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photographers pose their subjects for engagement and quinceañera photos on the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But, truly, as long as you have the necessary witnesses and someone qualified to officiate, a ceremony can be \u003cem>anywhere\u003c/em>: a backyard, a bar, a park, a movie theater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember to bring the license and government identification to the ceremony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do I need witnesses? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have a public marriage license in California, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Marriage-Officiant-Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx\">you need at least one witness and at most two witnesses\u003c/a>. They will sign your marriage certificate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who can marry couples in California?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&division=3.&title=&part=3.&chapter=1.&article=\">California law\u003c/a>, a wedding officiant can be someone, such as a judge, specific county staff, religious figures like priests or rabbis or current and former elected officials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/services/become-one-day-deputy-commissioner\">some counties\u003c/a>, anyone can be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/become-deputy-marriage-commissioner-day\">a marriage commissioner\u003c/a> for a day for a specific couple as long as they are over 18, fill out paperwork and are willing to take an oath to uphold the state and national constitutions. The price for this process ranges from county to county and could be around $80 to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--fees-county-clerk-services\">$182\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levy said the entities like \u003ca href=\"https://getordained.org/landing/get-ordained?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17232247909&gbraid=0AAAAADmMFGbYO-pl25X5g29z3BCIfgj12&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDmoFDHZl8Cocq5vHjZw-uAOcF6kEPs-sy4e0ECVBXL5o4LwAPWW1BRoCEDoQAvD_BwE\">the Universal Life Church\u003c/a> — “which is basically a completely non-denominational, non-doctrinal church” — also allow people to get ordained and officiate weddings. While anyone over 18 can get ordained, there are specific rules to know for officiating a wedding. The Universal Life Church has \u003ca href=\"https://getordained.org/perform-a-marriage/california\">a guide on how to get ordained in the state of California\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12029447\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12029447 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Attorney Alexis Levy poses for a portrait outside the Civic Center Courthouse in San Francisco on Feb. 26, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Does location matter?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As long as you get married in California, you do not need to get married in the county where you got your marriage license, said Levy, or the county where you live.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you want to get married in another \u003cem>state\u003c/em>, you should first get a marriage license in that state. For example, if you are having a Las Vegas wedding, you should obtain your marriage license in Nevada, since “their rules are very different than California’s,” cautioned Levy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What paperwork do I need to do after the wedding? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levy stressed that you must record the marriage certificate within 10 days of the wedding, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step--get-married-san-francisco\">the county clerk where the certificate was issued\u003c/a>, which may well be a different county than the one in which you obtained your marriage license. Sometimes officiants will do the recording for you, which you should establish beforehand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should also request a copy of the marriage certificate from the county where it was issued.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>With all this in mind, what’s the lowest cost I could get married for?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For the basics, you should factor in:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The cost of your marriage license, plus\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The cost of any civil ceremony in a city hall, plus\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The cost of any county official who’s marrying you\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The cost of obtaining a copy of your marriage certificate\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--fees-county-clerk-services\">San Francisco County\u003c/a>, a public marriage license is $127, a civil marriage ceremony in the city hall is $111 and an additional copy of a marriage certificate is $17.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another example, in \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/marriage-fees\">San Mateo County\u003c/a>, a public marriage license is $79, and a civil marriage ceremony is $65. A deputized marriage commissioner is $60. A duplicate of the marriage certificate is $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067531 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Echo Xi (right) and Colin Kou pose for engagement photos at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There [are] a lot of other costs that people associate with weddings. With rings and with outfits and venues and all that kind of stuff,” Levy said. “None of those are technically legally required to get married. They’re just common pieces of a wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if they wish, couples can find many ways of keeping costs down with personal touches. KQED’s own Adhiti Bandlamudi echoed this advice for couples to work out what’s truly important to them for their own big day. When it came to her own civil ceremony in 2021, Bandlamudi wore a white dress purchased from Anthropologie. Afterwards, she and her loved ones gathered together in the couple’s Richmond apartment, with takeout Indian pizza for catering. She even made her own gingerbread wedding cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For some couples, the emotional stress of weddings, the costs, the planning, the constant wondering of what other people and families are going to think can burden them. But, Bandlamudi said, “it’s \u003cem>your wedding\u003c/em>.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She recommended that couples focus on what that day means to them: “Is it the vibes? Is it the music? Is that the food?”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you and your partner have discussed the elements that truly matter to you, “focus on that, make it really special,” advised Bandlamudi.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>And finally: The serious questions to think about when planning your speedy wedding\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Will you and your new spouse be sharing health benefits?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Getting married is considered a “qualifying event,” Levy said, when an insurance policy can be changed. And technically, health benefits held through an employer — or through Covered California, the state’s own marketplace through the Affordable Care Act — “can be applied to the other spouse immediately upon marriage,” they said.[aside postID=news_12058992 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/CAT-%E2%80%94-DatingPan_Thumbnail-2000x1125.jpg']Generally, Levy said, employer-sponsored healthcare and Covered California will be granted retroactively to the date of the marriage, and for \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/marketing-blog/just-married-health-insurance-for-your-spouse-and-you/\">Covered California\u003c/a>, you can enroll up to 60 days after the marriage. But “practically speaking, it may not actually go into effect \u003cem>immediately \u003c/em>because there’s always some lag time for the paperwork to process,” they added.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bear in mind that some large employers are obligated to cover dependents with health care but \u003ca href=\"https://www.coveredca.com/marketing-blog/just-married-health-insurance-for-your-spouse-and-you/\">not a spouse\u003c/a>, and that you should always check these details before your marriage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you are on \u003ca href=\"https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/update-information.aspx\">Medi-Cal\u003c/a>, you will need to report your marriage on BenefitsCal or to your county 10 days after the event.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Does one or both of you want to change your name? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rea said it is important for couples to consider if one or both spouses want to change their name, and to have made the decision before their marriage license appointment.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If they do not do it right then and there, then they need to go to the courts to change it later,” Rea explained.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep in mind, you can’t \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/countyclerk/ceremony-information/change-name-on-marriage-license/\">change your \u003cem>first \u003c/em>name\u003c/a> through this method, but you can change \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ADA_The%20Name%20Equality%20Act%20of%202007%20(01-18).pdf\">your last name\u003c/a> in the following ways:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The current last name of the other spouse\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The last name of either spouse given at birth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A combination of last names\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>You can change \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ADA_The%20Name%20Equality%20Act%20of%202007%20(01-18).pdf\">your middle name\u003c/a> in the following ways:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The current last name of either spouse\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The last name of either spouse given at birth\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A combination of the current middle name and the current last name of the person or spouse\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A combination of the current middle name and the birth last name of the person or spouse\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Neither party can completely drop an existing middle name.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After the marriage ceremony, and after the marriage certificate is recorded with the county, you will then need to update your Social Security record and \u003ca href=\"https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/name-change/marriage\">your state and federal IDs\u003c/a>. To aid you, KQED has a thorough \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12029428/how-californians-can-start-changing-names-and-gender-markers-on-government-ids\">guide on name changes (and gender marker updates)\u003c/a> in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We didn’t have rings yet, but we had matching baseball caps,” Payne laughed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while this quick approach was admittedly “not what we were expecting at all,” said Payne, the tradeoff of cementing the couple’s legal partnership for their joint health and happiness was, for them, worth it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When a speedy wedding feels right\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Payne was by no means alone in choosing to formalize a partnership earlier than originally planned for practical reasons. In the United States, where access to good healthcare is often tied to employment or marriage, \u003ca href=\"https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/living-single/202103/its-not-just-love-some-stay-married-the-health-insurance\">health insurance can be a large motivator\u003c/a> — as can financial pressures in general.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People may choose elopements, that is, quicker or smaller ceremonies, for a variety of reasons, Sunnyvale \u003ca href=\"https://deniselillie.com/\">wedding planner\u003c/a> Denise Lillie said. She started seeing an increase in inquiries for these types of events during the height of the pandemic, when she observed many people wanting to make the commitment quickly — and celebrate later.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067145\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067145 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251028-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-01_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Denise Lillie at San Francicsco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lillie said planners like her have also received requests from LGBTQ+ couples concerned about the future of marriage equality.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even though the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-long-shot-effort-overturn-sex-marriage-ruling-rcna241113\">Supreme Court rejected the latest request\u003c/a> to overturn the U.S.’s landmark same-sex marriage ruling in early November, some couples have \u003ca href=\"https://time.com/7297484/obergefell-anniversary-trump-gay-marriage/\">expressed anxiety about the future of equal marriage\u003c/a> under President Donald Trump’s\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12023784/after-trumps-order-on-two-genders-trans-rights-groups-taking-action\"> second administration\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The aesthetics of a small, intimate wedding ceremony — sometimes followed up by a bigger party later down the line — has also gained in popularity among Gen-Z, Lillie said.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>And then, there are the undoubted financial pressures of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2024/05/22/wedding-planning-dress-cost-marriage-abbigail-shirk\">big traditional wedding\u003c/a>: According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.theknot.com/content/average-wedding-cost\">a 2025 survey of around 17,000 couples by wedding website \u003cem>The Knot\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>, \u003c/em>the average cost of a wedding in the United States is $33,000. In San Francisco, it’s $51,500.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the midst of the holidays, also known as “engagement season” to wedding planners like Lillie, if you’re someone seeking to marry a partner as quickly and affordably as possible, you may be wondering: What are the logistics of getting married? What kind of paperwork do you actually need, and what are the timeframes — and costs?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for the breakdown — and bear in mind that since the following doesn’t constitute legal advice, it’s always a good idea to speak to a lawyer about marriage licenses, name change options, finances and more when it comes to your own circumstances.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for specific ways to make a small, simple ceremony feel special, check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12067194/san-francisco-city-hall-wedding-ceremony-how-to-plan-small-simple-marriage\">advice from wedding experts\u003c/a> for making the most of your intimate ceremony, with particular tips for getting married at San Francisco City Hall.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The paperwork basics of getting married\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>To be formally married in California, you’ll need to obtain two documents:\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>A marriage license\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>This document authorizes your marriage to take place in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003col start=\"2\">\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>A marriage certificate\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>This document then acts as the proof of your marriage “through the county and state’s eyes,” said Alexis Levy, a San Francisco-based lawyer who is licensed to marry people in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting your marriage license\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I get a marriage license in California?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A marriage license is essentially a permit to get married, although you won’t be legally married \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">until you have a ceremony.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To obtain a license, both partners should already be unmarried and over 18. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/juvenile3/juvenilemarriagelicenses3#:~:text=California%20law%20requires%20a%20person,the%20discretion%20of%20the%20court.\">People under 18\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/applicant-cannot-physically-appear-person\">incarcerated\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/applicant-cannot-physically-appear-person\">hospitalized\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--special-case-weddings\">in active military duty\u003c/a> have separate procedures for getting married.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In California, the process for obtaining a marriage license varies by county, and you’ll often be asked to complete an application online before picking up the license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12058872\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12058872\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/230808-SanFranciscoCityHall-23-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">City Hall is reflected in the Veterans Building in San Francisco on Aug. 8, 2023. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/applying-marriage-license\">San Mateo\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.napacounty.gov/1327/Marriage-License-Ceremony\">Napa County\u003c/a>, you need to book an appointment to pick up your license. In \u003ca href=\"https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/marrlic.htm\">Alameda County\u003c/a>, the process is done through \u003ca href=\"https://auditor.alamedacountyca.gov/clerk-recorder-marriage-services-virtual/\">a video conference call\u003c/a>. In \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">Santa Clara\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/countyclerk/ceremony-information/\">Contra Costa\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.arcc.marincounty.gov/services/marriage-birth-and-death/applying-marriage-license\">Marin\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://sonomacounty.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/clerk-recorder-assessor/clerk-recorder/clerk-services/marriage-license\">Sonoma\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.gov/government/treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk/county-clerk/marriage-license\">Solano\u003c/a>, marriage licenses are issued on a walk-in basis only.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When going to the county clerk’s office to get your license, you usually will need to bring a valid government-issued ID. Both parties need to be present.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do I need to get a marriage license in the county I live in? Or the county I intend to get married in?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Types-of-Marriage-Licenses-.aspx\">You can actually get a marriage license from any California county\u003c/a>, as long as your marriage ceremony takes place in California. You don’t have to live in that county or get married in that county.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This may offer you some convenience and flexibility if, for example, appointments for marriage licenses are scarce in the county you live in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Are there different kinds of marriage licenses?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are two different types of licenses that a couple can obtain, which impact costs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most couples choose what’s called a “\u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\"> public marriage license\u003c/a>,” which allows the marriage to be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">a public record\u003c/a> and requires a witness at the ceremony. These licenses cost around \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">$80\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--fees-county-clerk-services\">$127\u003c/a>, depending on the county. Most couples \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">opt for this license\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067155\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067155\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/WeddingRings_qed-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A pair of wedding rings on June 27, 2013. \u003ccite>(Christoph Edel/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A “confidential marriage license” means that the marriage record is available \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">only to the couple\u003c/a> or by \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Types-of-Marriage-Licenses-.aspx\">court order from the same county\u003c/a>. These ceremonies require no witnesses, but the couple must also already \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/get-marriage-license\">live together\u003c/a> to be eligible for a confidential marriage license. These licenses typically cost a little more than public marriage licenses: For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/marriage-birth-and-death/apply-marriage-license\">Santa Clara County\u003c/a>, the standard marriage license is $80, and the confidential marriage license is $83.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How quickly can I get a marriage license? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It depends on how busy the office is, but an appointment for a license can take \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step--get-married-san-francisco\">as little as \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solanocounty.gov/government/treasurer-tax-collector-county-clerk/county-clerk/marriage-license\">half an hour\u003c/a>. A \u003ca href=\"https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/2018_Public_Marriage_License_Application_09.13.18_nPUtUdp.pdf\">marriage license application\u003c/a> itself is around a page and a half.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The real key about the marriage license is to keep it safe,” San Francisco County Clerk Diane Rea said. “I know it looks like a piece of paper, but it becomes your record in the end.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>She said there could be instances where the license could be rejected if it is ripped or has coffee stains, and you may have to buy it all over again.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Having a wedding ceremony and obtaining your marriage certificate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How quickly do we have to \u003cem>get \u003c/em>married after getting the license? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you have the license, you must get married within \u003ca href=\"https://www.contracostavote.gov/countyclerk/ceremony-information/\">90 days of the date\u003c/a>, and if you don’t, you’ll need to obtain a new license.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking to really speed up the process, you could get married in the County Clerk-Recorder’s office on the same day, depending on the county. However, remember some counties will require some kind of \u003ca href=\"https://apps.smcacre.org/marsched/schedule.aspx\">booking\u003c/a> or appointment for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/have-civil-marriage-or-domestic-partnership-ceremony-city-hall\">a civil ceremony\u003c/a>, so don’t necessarily expect to get a “walk-in wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067535\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067535 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-04-KQED-67-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photographers pose their subjects for engagement and quinceañera photos on the grand staircase at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But, truly, as long as you have the necessary witnesses and someone qualified to officiate, a ceremony can be \u003cem>anywhere\u003c/em>: a backyard, a bar, a park, a movie theater.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember to bring the license and government identification to the ceremony.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do I need witnesses? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have a public marriage license in California, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Marriage-Officiant-Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx\">you need at least one witness and at most two witnesses\u003c/a>. They will sign your marriage certificate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who can marry couples in California?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&division=3.&title=&part=3.&chapter=1.&article=\">California law\u003c/a>, a wedding officiant can be someone, such as a judge, specific county staff, religious figures like priests or rabbis or current and former elected officials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In \u003ca href=\"https://clerkrecorder.santaclaracounty.gov/services/become-one-day-deputy-commissioner\">some counties\u003c/a>, anyone can be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/become-deputy-marriage-commissioner-day\">a marriage commissioner\u003c/a> for a day for a specific couple as long as they are over 18, fill out paperwork and are willing to take an oath to uphold the state and national constitutions. The price for this process ranges from county to county and could be around $80 to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--fees-county-clerk-services\">$182\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levy said the entities like \u003ca href=\"https://getordained.org/landing/get-ordained?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17232247909&gbraid=0AAAAADmMFGbYO-pl25X5g29z3BCIfgj12&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDmoFDHZl8Cocq5vHjZw-uAOcF6kEPs-sy4e0ECVBXL5o4LwAPWW1BRoCEDoQAvD_BwE\">the Universal Life Church\u003c/a> — “which is basically a completely non-denominational, non-doctrinal church” — also allow people to get ordained and officiate weddings. While anyone over 18 can get ordained, there are specific rules to know for officiating a wedding. The Universal Life Church has \u003ca href=\"https://getordained.org/perform-a-marriage/california\">a guide on how to get ordained in the state of California\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12029447\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12029447 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/250226-NAMEGENDERMARKERS-03-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Attorney Alexis Levy poses for a portrait outside the Civic Center Courthouse in San Francisco on Feb. 26, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Does location matter?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As long as you get married in California, you do not need to get married in the county where you got your marriage license, said Levy, or the county where you live.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you want to get married in another \u003cem>state\u003c/em>, you should first get a marriage license in that state. For example, if you are having a Las Vegas wedding, you should obtain your marriage license in Nevada, since “their rules are very different than California’s,” cautioned Levy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What paperwork do I need to do after the wedding? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Levy stressed that you must record the marriage certificate within 10 days of the wedding, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/step-by-step--get-married-san-francisco\">the county clerk where the certificate was issued\u003c/a>, which may well be a different county than the one in which you obtained your marriage license. Sometimes officiants will do the recording for you, which you should establish beforehand.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You should also request a copy of the marriage certificate from the county where it was issued.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>With all this in mind, what’s the lowest cost I could get married for?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>For the basics, you should factor in:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>The cost of your marriage license, plus\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The cost of any civil ceremony in a city hall, plus\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The cost of any county official who’s marrying you\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>The cost of obtaining a copy of your marriage certificate\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>For example, in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/information--fees-county-clerk-services\">San Francisco County\u003c/a>, a public marriage license is $127, a civil marriage ceremony in the city hall is $111 and an additional copy of a marriage certificate is $17.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another example, in \u003ca href=\"https://smcacre.gov/county-clerk-recorder/marriage-fees\">San Mateo County\u003c/a>, a public marriage license is $79, and a civil marriage ceremony is $65. A deputized marriage commissioner is $60. A duplicate of the marriage certificate is $5.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067531\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1999px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12067531 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251029-SWIFT-SHOWGIRL-MD-05-KQED_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Echo Xi (right) and Colin Kou pose for engagement photos at San Francisco City Hall on Oct. 28, 2025. \u003ccite>(Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“There [are] a lot of other costs that people associate with weddings. With rings and with outfits and venues and all that kind of stuff,” Levy said. “None of those are technically legally required to get married. They’re just common pieces of a wedding.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if they wish, couples can find many ways of keeping costs down with personal touches. KQED’s own Adhiti Bandlamudi echoed this advice for couples to work out what’s truly important to them for their own big day. When it came to her own civil ceremony in 2021, Bandlamudi wore a white dress purchased from Anthropologie. Afterwards, she and her loved ones gathered together in the couple’s Richmond apartment, with takeout Indian pizza for catering. She even made her own gingerbread wedding cake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For some couples, the emotional stress of weddings, the costs, the planning, the constant wondering of what other people and families are going to think can burden them. 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"content": "\u003cp>Between \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065087/bay-area-airports-brace-for-record-breaking-travel-numbers-this-holiday-season\">the crowds, the security line and the anticipation\u003c/a> of being in a flying metal tube for multiple hours, the airport isn’t always this reporter’s favorite place — and perhaps you feel the same way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And speaking of crowds, the upcoming winter holiday travel season will make \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco-international-airport\">San Francisco International Airport\u003c/a> even busier.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of which means that it’s a good time to learn about several of SFO’s more hidden or low-key aspects that could make your next flight out (or in) much more relaxed — enjoyable, even.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the shortest walkways to where to find some serenity post-security, keep reading on for the SFO hacks that even seasoned travelers might not be aware of yet, recommended by airport experts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Want even more SFO tips? We have thorough guides to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065518/flying-home-after-thanksgiving-where-to-eat-at-sfo-airport\">the best restaurants at the airport\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11970450/sfo-layover-things-to-do-in-san-francisco\">where to visit in San Francisco if you have a long layover\u003c/a> and feel adventurous enough to take public transportation.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Time to explore? Travel between SFO terminals post-security\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Once you are through security, you actually can walk between terminals using the several connected corridors at the airport. (SFO’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">free Airtrain\u003c/a> connects the terminals pre-security.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you’re trying to be adventurous, you should wander around these different terminals,” said Francis Tsang, from SFO’s communications team. “There’s something for everyone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067054\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067054\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art by Yayoi Kusama in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tsang said people may want to check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065518/flying-home-after-thanksgiving-where-to-eat-at-sfo-airport\">a specific local restaurant\u003c/a>, go shopping or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065083/traveling-through-sfo-airport-check-out-the-art-museum\">view the rotating art displays across the entire airport\u003c/a>, which include both pre-and post-security installations. In fact, the SFO Museum is the only airport museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may also want to check out the architecture at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which has recently received international\u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/12/10/3203100/0/en/Harvey-Milk-Terminal-1-at-San-Francisco-International-Airport-Wins-Prix-Versailles-World-Title.html\"> recognition\u003c/a> for its sustainable design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Just make sure that you have time so that you don’t miss your flight,” Tsang added. And to be sure of how long you’ll actually need to stroll between terminals — and get back to your gate before boarding ends — this reporter visited SFO to time out the walk for you:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to Terminal 2: \u003c/strong>Around a 3-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to International Terminal A: \u003c/strong>Less than a minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 2 to Terminal 3: \u003c/strong>Around a 2-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 3 to International Terminal G: \u003c/strong>Around 6 minutes walk (by far the longest stretch, and it does feel like a bit of a trek.)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067044\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A passenger orders pizza from Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have a long layover and want to do some wandering, be prepared to do some walking. According to Tsang, Terminal 1 itself is as long as San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://salesforcetower.com/\">Salesforce Tower\u003c/a> is tall: “About three and a half football fields.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before going exploring, check out the airport’s own \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">guide to navigating its terminals first\u003c/a>, and make very sure you don’t accidentally exit security.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Find extra support for neurodivergent travelers\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even though SFO has a quiet airport policy, there is a fairly large “\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services/sensory-room\">sensory room\u003c/a>” located in the Harvey Milk Terminal 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While open to all passengers, this space was designed especially for neurodivergent travelers and their families. The room features comfy seats, a mock-up of an airplane cabin where travelers can practice being in a flight environment and several interactive wall displays. (This reporter got a real kick out of the room’s installation of lights that follow your body’s movements.)[aside postID=news_11970450 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/12/230925-TaxiDriver-001-BL-qut.jpg']There are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/shop-dine-relax/yoga-room\">yoga and meditation rooms\u003c/a> located around the airport, including Terminal 1, 2 and 3 post-security.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also request extra support \u003ca href=\"https://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares\">online\u003c/a> from TSA to get through security. Filling out the TSA Cares form can get you access to extra assistance during screening for situations including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Difficulty following instructions due to a disability or medical condition\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mobility limitations, including difficulty standing, walking or lifting my arms\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mobility aids or support devices\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Traveling with medically necessary liquids, gels, aerosols over 3.4oz\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Traveling with a child who has a disability or medical condition\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Traveling with a service animal\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Difficulty understanding and communicating in English.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If your flight is within 72 hours, you should go ahead and call (855) 787-2227.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Paws and fur-get about airport stress with SFO’s support animals\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>SFO has a program called the “\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services/wag-brigade-0\">Wag Brigade\u003c/a>,” where trained animals wander the terminals post-security, accompanied by their humans, for any travelers to approach, pet or cuddle before or after their flight. Tsang said you’re most likely to spot these animals mid-afternoon at SFO at Terminal 3, departures level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The animals — including golden retrievers, rabbits and sometimes even a pig named LiLou — will be wearing vests that explicitly encourage visitors to pet them (but of course, be sure you are not confusing a Wag Brigade animal with another traveler’s service animal).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067043\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lia, part of SFO’s Wag Brigade animal-assisted therapy program, sits near passengers at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The animal’s human may even have a card about their pet to hand out to you — that you can collect like a Pokémon card.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This reporter got to meet \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/corgi.lia/\">a sweetheart corgi named Lia\u003c/a>, who already had two other passengers fawning over her. If I saw Lia before a flight, I would probably have to restrain myself from taking her with me.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you have an early morning flight, download and monitor your airline’s app\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This tip actually comes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/blaberge\">KQED photographer Beth LaBerge,\u003c/a> whose work you’ll see in this story, and who previously worked for years as a customer service agent for Delta Airlines — primarily at SFO.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>LaBerge said that the airport is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/sfo-ground-delay-low-clouds-21230684.php\">known\u003c/a> for what’s called \u003ca href=\"https://avgeekery.com/why-is-my-flight-delayed-at-san-francisco-international/\">“flow control delay.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers wait for their flight at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SFO has two main landing runways, \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/about/airport-operations/policies-regulations/weather-impact#:~:text=SFO's%20runways%20are%20only%20750,aircraft%20must%20arrive%20single%2Dfile\">about 750 feet apart\u003c/a>. Planes can land side-by-side on a clear day. But during foggy conditions — common here in the Bay — it’s a different story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1997579/bay-area-hikes-views-clouds-marine-inversion-layer\"> the marine layer \u003c/a>comes in and visibility out on those runways drops, “SFO \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/about/airport-operations/policies-regulations/weather-impact#:~:text=SFO's%20runways%20are%20only%20750,aircraft%20must%20arrive%20single%2Dfile\">can’t\u003c/a> have dual arrivals because the runways are too close together,” LaBerge said. In these cases, air traffic control shuts down one runway and arrivals “basically get cut in half.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These occurrences primarily impact shorter, domestic flights in the morning — and when delays happen, it could potentially spill into the rest of the day. While there is no “surefire trick” to avoid delays on foggy days, LaBerge noticed that early flights, around 5 a.m. or 6 a.m., are sometimes able to sneak out before the fog settles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being proactive is one of the biggest things that I recommend to anyone flying from anywhere,” LaBerge said. She recommended that you download your airline’s app and turn on alerts, which “will give you updates about delays, gate changes [and] cancellations, and just help you stay ahead of those surprises.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From the shortest walkways to where to find some serenity post-security, keep reading on for the SFO hacks that even seasoned travelers might not be aware of yet, recommended by airport experts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>(Want even more SFO tips? We have thorough guides to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065518/flying-home-after-thanksgiving-where-to-eat-at-sfo-airport\">the best restaurants at the airport\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11970450/sfo-layover-things-to-do-in-san-francisco\">where to visit in San Francisco if you have a long layover\u003c/a> and feel adventurous enough to take public transportation.)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Time to explore? Travel between SFO terminals post-security\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Once you are through security, you actually can walk between terminals using the several connected corridors at the airport. (SFO’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">free Airtrain\u003c/a> connects the terminals pre-security.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you’re trying to be adventurous, you should wander around these different terminals,” said Francis Tsang, from SFO’s communications team. “There’s something for everyone.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067054\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067054\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-62-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art by Yayoi Kusama in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tsang said people may want to check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065518/flying-home-after-thanksgiving-where-to-eat-at-sfo-airport\">a specific local restaurant\u003c/a>, go shopping or \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12065083/traveling-through-sfo-airport-check-out-the-art-museum\">view the rotating art displays across the entire airport\u003c/a>, which include both pre-and post-security installations. In fact, the SFO Museum is the only airport museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may also want to check out the architecture at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, which has recently received international\u003ca href=\"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/12/10/3203100/0/en/Harvey-Milk-Terminal-1-at-San-Francisco-International-Airport-Wins-Prix-Versailles-World-Title.html\"> recognition\u003c/a> for its sustainable design.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Just make sure that you have time so that you don’t miss your flight,” Tsang added. And to be sure of how long you’ll actually need to stroll between terminals — and get back to your gate before boarding ends — this reporter visited SFO to time out the walk for you:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to Terminal 2: \u003c/strong>Around a 3-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 1 to International Terminal A: \u003c/strong>Less than a minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 2 to Terminal 3: \u003c/strong>Around a 2-minute walk\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>From Terminal 3 to International Terminal G: \u003c/strong>Around 6 minutes walk (by far the longest stretch, and it does feel like a bit of a trek.)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067044\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067044\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-27-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A passenger orders pizza from Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you have a long layover and want to do some wandering, be prepared to do some walking. According to Tsang, Terminal 1 itself is as long as San Francisco’s \u003ca href=\"https://salesforcetower.com/\">Salesforce Tower\u003c/a> is tall: “About three and a half football fields.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before going exploring, check out the airport’s own \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/ground-transportation/getting-around-sfo\">guide to navigating its terminals first\u003c/a>, and make very sure you don’t accidentally exit security.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Find extra support for neurodivergent travelers\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Even though SFO has a quiet airport policy, there is a fairly large “\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services/sensory-room\">sensory room\u003c/a>” located in the Harvey Milk Terminal 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While open to all passengers, this space was designed especially for neurodivergent travelers and their families. 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Filling out the TSA Cares form can get you access to extra assistance during screening for situations including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Difficulty following instructions due to a disability or medical condition\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mobility limitations, including difficulty standing, walking or lifting my arms\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mobility aids or support devices\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Traveling with medically necessary liquids, gels, aerosols over 3.4oz\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Traveling with a child who has a disability or medical condition\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Traveling with a service animal\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Difficulty understanding and communicating in English.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If your flight is within 72 hours, you should go ahead and call (855) 787-2227.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Paws and fur-get about airport stress with SFO’s support animals\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>SFO has a program called the “\u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services/wag-brigade-0\">Wag Brigade\u003c/a>,” where trained animals wander the terminals post-security, accompanied by their humans, for any travelers to approach, pet or cuddle before or after their flight. Tsang said you’re most likely to spot these animals mid-afternoon at SFO at Terminal 3, departures level.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The animals — including golden retrievers, rabbits and sometimes even a pig named LiLou — will be wearing vests that explicitly encourage visitors to pet them (but of course, be sure you are not confusing a Wag Brigade animal with another traveler’s service animal).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067043\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067043\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEATING-25-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lia, part of SFO’s Wag Brigade animal-assisted therapy program, sits near passengers at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The animal’s human may even have a card about their pet to hand out to you — that you can collect like a Pokémon card.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This reporter got to meet \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/corgi.lia/\">a sweetheart corgi named Lia\u003c/a>, who already had two other passengers fawning over her. If I saw Lia before a flight, I would probably have to restrain myself from taking her with me.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>If you have an early morning flight, download and monitor your airline’s app\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>This tip actually comes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/blaberge\">KQED photographer Beth LaBerge,\u003c/a> whose work you’ll see in this story, and who previously worked for years as a customer service agent for Delta Airlines — primarily at SFO.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>LaBerge said that the airport is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/sfo-ground-delay-low-clouds-21230684.php\">known\u003c/a> for what’s called \u003ca href=\"https://avgeekery.com/why-is-my-flight-delayed-at-san-francisco-international/\">“flow control delay.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12067210\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12067210\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-SFOEating-86-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Passengers wait for their flight at San Francisco International Airport on Dec. 10, 2025.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>SFO has two main landing runways, \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/about/airport-operations/policies-regulations/weather-impact#:~:text=SFO's%20runways%20are%20only%20750,aircraft%20must%20arrive%20single%2Dfile\">about 750 feet apart\u003c/a>. Planes can land side-by-side on a clear day. But during foggy conditions — common here in the Bay — it’s a different story.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1997579/bay-area-hikes-views-clouds-marine-inversion-layer\"> the marine layer \u003c/a>comes in and visibility out on those runways drops, “SFO \u003ca href=\"https://www.flysfo.com/about/airport-operations/policies-regulations/weather-impact#:~:text=SFO's%20runways%20are%20only%20750,aircraft%20must%20arrive%20single%2Dfile\">can’t\u003c/a> have dual arrivals because the runways are too close together,” LaBerge said. In these cases, air traffic control shuts down one runway and arrivals “basically get cut in half.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These occurrences primarily impact shorter, domestic flights in the morning — and when delays happen, it could potentially spill into the rest of the day. While there is no “surefire trick” to avoid delays on foggy days, LaBerge noticed that early flights, around 5 a.m. or 6 a.m., are sometimes able to sneak out before the fog settles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Being proactive is one of the biggest things that I recommend to anyone flying from anywhere,” LaBerge said. She recommended that you download your airline’s app and turn on alerts, which “will give you updates about delays, gate changes [and] cancellations, and just help you stay ahead of those surprises.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Mike Martin and his family were looking for their next home in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/east-bay\">East Bay\u003c/a> when a listing came open on Thompson Avenue, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/alameda\">Alameda\u003c/a>’s “Christmas Tree Lane.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Martin had long been taking his kids to the residential street, which has been going all-out on Christmas decorations since 1938.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were like, ‘Oh my goodness, are we up for this?’” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As it turns out, they were.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Twenty years later, Martin’s decorative toy factory — the “Wrap-O-Matic,” which shuttles toy parts to be assembled and then wrapped in a magic box and ready for Santa’s delivery — is an Alameda Christmas Tree Lane staple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This neighborhood is among a handful in the Bay Area that will be lit up all month long for the holiday season, welcoming those looking to get into the Christmas spirit to come on by.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066791\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066791\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Martin sits with his handmade Wrap-o-Matic holiday display in front of his home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Being able to share this with thousands of people that come through the street is really special,” Martin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It takes a village to keep the Christmas spirit alive on these festive streets, and that includes those who visit to enjoy the experience. Read on for some helpful suggestions, and depending on the night you drop by, you may even get to meet Santa Claus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just remember: Drive slowly and expect traffic along the holiday-themed streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Thompson Avenue\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Martin and his neighbors decorate their houses independently, but he said they do get together to make sure they all turn on their lights on the same day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said they also coordinate with Santa, who sits in his red sleigh in the road’s median every night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until Dec. 23.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066790\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066790\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday lights cover a home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While greeting families and handing out candy canes, Santa said his elves are “hard at work” at the North Pole.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Those elves pulled together,” he said. “We’ve got Christmas in the bag.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066793\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A holiday display sits in front of a home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But he won’t be there to hand out candy canes on Christmas Eve. “Of course, the 24th, he is too busy,” Martin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Martin said the street’s business ramps up significantly as Christmas Day nears, so come soon if you’re hoping for a quieter visit — or delay until the week before the holiday to join in on the busiest, most festive time of year.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Christmas Tree Lane in Santa Rosa\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Hermit Way and Hartley Drive\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As far as Mark Gibbons knows, the two streets that comprise Santa Rosa’s Christmas Tree Lane have been in the holiday spirit since they were first built in the ’50s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When you purchase a house on these two streets here, you’ll typically find the previous person’s decorations for outside,” Gibbons said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066792\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the Tagle Family meet Santa Claus on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When he moved in, he found a bunch of deer and a large Santa wooden cutout, the former of which they still have and display today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the real event is Gibbons’ commitment to playing Santa — after he moved to the area and realized that the former Santa had moved on to other commitments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066794\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066794\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Menorah sits inside a gingerbread house on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“My father in the UK has for many, many years portrayed Santa at Christmastime, 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A full schedule of events, including appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, is available \u003ca href=\"https://www.crippsmasplace.org/vip-visitors-to-crippsmas-place/\">here\u003c/a>. Carolers are welcome.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066799\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066799\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A holiday Charlie Brown display sits in front of a home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://casadelpomba.com/\">\u003cstrong>Deacon Dave’s\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong> in Livermore\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year’s theme is “Storyland Christmas.” The display is open weeknights 6 to 9 p.m. and weekends 6 to 10 p.m. There are no public restrooms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/community/eucalyptus_ave_holiday_lights.php\">\u003cstrong>Christmas Tree Lane\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong> in San Carlos\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One-way traffic is in place on Eucalyptus Avenue between Dec. 2 and Dec. 26.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overflow parking is available every weekend in December at Arroyo School at 1710 Arroyo Ave. Security will be present on the street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Twenty years later, Martin’s decorative toy factory — the “Wrap-O-Matic,” which shuttles toy parts to be assembled and then wrapped in a magic box and ready for Santa’s delivery — is an Alameda Christmas Tree Lane staple.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This neighborhood is among a handful in the Bay Area that will be lit up all month long for the holiday season, welcoming those looking to get into the Christmas spirit to come on by.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066791\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066791\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-05-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michael Martin sits with his handmade Wrap-o-Matic holiday display in front of his home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Being able to share this with thousands of people that come through the street is really special,” Martin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It takes a village to keep the Christmas spirit alive on these festive streets, and that includes those who visit to enjoy the experience. Read on for some helpful suggestions, and depending on the night you drop by, you may even get to meet Santa Claus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just remember: Drive slowly and expect traffic along the holiday-themed streets.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Christmas Tree Lane in Alameda\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Thompson Avenue\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Martin and his neighbors decorate their houses independently, but he said they do get together to make sure they all turn on their lights on the same day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said they also coordinate with Santa, who sits in his red sleigh in the road’s median every night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until Dec. 23.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066790\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066790\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-04-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Holiday lights cover a home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While greeting families and handing out candy canes, Santa said his elves are “hard at work” at the North Pole.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Those elves pulled together,” he said. “We’ve got Christmas in the bag.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066793\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066793\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-14-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A holiday display sits in front of a home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But he won’t be there to hand out candy canes on Christmas Eve. “Of course, the 24th, he is too busy,” Martin said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Martin said the street’s business ramps up significantly as Christmas Day nears, so come soon if you’re hoping for a quieter visit — or delay until the week before the holiday to join in on the busiest, most festive time of year.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Christmas Tree Lane in Santa Rosa\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Hermit Way and Hartley Drive\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As far as Mark Gibbons knows, the two streets that comprise Santa Rosa’s Christmas Tree Lane have been in the holiday spirit since they were first built in the ’50s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“When you purchase a house on these two streets here, you’ll typically find the previous person’s decorations for outside,” Gibbons said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066792\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066792\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-08-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the Tagle Family meet Santa Claus on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When he moved in, he found a bunch of deer and a large Santa wooden cutout, the former of which they still have and display today.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the real event is Gibbons’ commitment to playing Santa — after he moved to the area and realized that the former Santa had moved on to other commitments.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066794\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066794\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-15-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Menorah sits inside a gingerbread house on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“My father in the UK has for many, many years portrayed Santa at Christmastime, and so I just thought: ‘Why not take on the mantle of doing it and bring it back?’” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, Gibbons said he’ll be out as Santa on Dec. 19 and 20.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>More festive neighborhoods in the Bay Area\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://crippsmasplace.org/\">\u003cstrong>Crippsmas Place\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong> in Fremont\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Candy canes will be handed out nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. until Dec. 27. A full schedule of events, including appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, is available \u003ca href=\"https://www.crippsmasplace.org/vip-visitors-to-crippsmas-place/\">here\u003c/a>. Carolers are welcome.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066799\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066799\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251210-HOLIDAYLIGHTS-29-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A holiday Charlie Brown display sits in front of a home on Christmas Tree Lane on the 3200 block of Thompson Avenue in Alameda on Dec. 10, 2025. \u003ccite>(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://casadelpomba.com/\">\u003cstrong>Deacon Dave’s\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong> in Livermore\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year’s theme is “Storyland Christmas.” The display is open weeknights 6 to 9 p.m. and weekends 6 to 10 p.m. There are no public restrooms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofsancarlos.org/community/eucalyptus_ave_holiday_lights.php\">\u003cstrong>Christmas Tree Lane\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong> in San Carlos\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One-way traffic is in place on Eucalyptus Avenue between Dec. 2 and Dec. 26.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Overflow parking is available every weekend in December at Arroyo School at 1710 Arroyo Ave. Security will be present on the street.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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