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"content": "\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13990263/portola-festival-lineup-2026-robyn-zara-larsson-four-tet\">coming back to San Francisco\u003c/a> on Sept. 26 and 27, with a lineup that includes Zara Larsson, Robyn, Kelela, Fatboy Slim and Swedish House Mafia.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the festival itself is a relatively new addition to San Francisco’s musical calendar, it attracts \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/portola-music-festival-september-28-29-2024\">crowds of around 45,000 people\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Our guide \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12054345/portola-music-festival-2025-sf-lineup-bag-policy-pier-80-parking\">last year\u003c/a> highlighted KQED’s own media and marketing campaigns manager, Emma Yee, who has attended the Portola Music Festival every year since it launched in 2022. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097016\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Warren Manio, 36, sits on top of his friend’s shoulders as Natasha Bedingfield performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 28, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Yee said that for her, what sets this event apart from the more well-known festivals like Outside Lands and Stern Grove is its industrial-feeling Pier 80 warehouse location near the Dogpatch District.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s in between a big naval ship and a big crane,” she said, and for her this “bare-bones” aesthetic makes Portola’s lineup — which includes EDM, alternative and pop acts — all the more enjoyable. “It has a very specific curated taste that’s kind of hard to encapsulate, but it all kind of somehow works together.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’ve already got tickets to the Portola Music Festival — or are contemplating buying them — keep reading for our guide to everything you need to know about attending, with insider tips on what to bring, advice for first-timers, road closures, public transportation options and more. Keep in mind, some details — like food and transit details — have not yet been released for this year’s festival and are likely to be published closer to the date. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where is the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival spans a whole weekend: Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Doors open at 1 p.m. each day, and music ends around 11 p.m. The entrance to the event is at \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">900 Marin St. in San Francisco\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can view the entire festival lineup — and the set times — on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/set-times/\">Portola Music Festival’s website\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>KQED Arts also \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13990263/portola-festival-lineup-2026-robyn-zara-larsson-four-tet\">highlighted key performers\u003c/a> who are set to appear at the festival.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Along with the weekend festival, there is also \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/portola-week/\">Portola Week,\u003c/a> which hosts a wide range of acts. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Many of the lineup performers will \u003cem>also\u003c/em> be playing during Portola Week — so if there is a conflict and you can’t make it to a performance during a festival — or couldn’t get tickets at all — you \u003cem>may \u003c/em>be able to catch them at another venue if you move fast.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Check out the schedule and secure tickets for \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/portola-week/\">Portola Week on the festival’s website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I still get tickets to the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As of publication, \u003ca href=\"https://www.axs.com/festivals/1455602?mkt_campaign=&queueittoken=e_4810573852172~q_883a51b7-df79-45ca-a85b-f8598a924e9f~ts_1788454070~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_44961655dfd2af3f1c796de9dcc2614e2d36506c01c01cd8cadd7635c082197b\">passes to the Portola Music Festival — including VIP packages — were still available on AXS\u003c/a>. Remember, the event is for ages 21+ only.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/passes/\">festival’s website\u003c/a> warns people \u003cem>not\u003c/em> to buy passes from a third party, and that organizers “won’t service, authenticate or support passes” purchased from a third party or scalper. If you decide to forge ahead with buying a third-party ticket, Portola organizers also note that receipts and order confirmations can be faked or forged, so “don’t be fooled.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I know about the Portola Music Festival’s Pier 80 venue?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan for poor phone service\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A pro tip from Yee: She advised you to make sure that your tickets are already loaded on the \u003ca href=\"https://support.axs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002034107-What-is-AXS-Mobile-ID\">AXS Mobile app\u003c/a> you used to purchase them, or are waiting in your phone’s wallet app — because the cell signal at Pier 80 is not super strong, and you might not be able to do this in line. Consider also bringing a portable charger, she said, which is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#what-can-i-bring\">allowed at this festival\u003c/a> (some venues prohibit them).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you are going with a group of people and you decide to split up, establish a meeting spot where you can get together again — in case your messages are slow to send.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098827\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christina Aguilera performs on the Pier Stage at Portola Festival in San Francisco, on Sept. 20, 2025. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don’t rely on cash\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/general-info/#general-info\">a cashless event\u003c/a>, but any cash you do bring can be converted to a prepaid Visa Card at a Guest Service booth.\u003cem> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare to move around …\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the Pier 80 venue is on “the smaller side” as festivals go, noted Yee, it also has a lot of “open space” that makes it relatively easy to jump from stage to stage. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That said, usual festival rules apply: If you want to get a good spot for a set, be sure to get to that stage early to avoid a mass of people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But also be aware of your own health and bodily needs — KQED has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12093415/the-no-judgement-guide-to-not-passing-out-at-a-concert-and-other-concert-health-tips\">a thorough guide on concert health\u003c/a> that tackles fainting, dehydration, standing in the heat and the all-encompassing festival-goer’s mission of avoiding the dreaded port-a-potties.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Also, be prepared to move around a stage a little, advised Yee, as the volume of Portola sets can range widely from extremely loud (earplugs are recommended) to “on the quiet side” — especially the stages near the water.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098828\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A festival attendee wears light-up fur leg warmers at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 29, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">… and dress for comfort (and variable temperatures)\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Over the years, Portola organizers have added blue astroturf and floor mats to make standing on Pier 80’s concrete easier on your knees and feet — but you should still plan on wearing very comfortable shoes. You’ll also find some seating and water stations around the venue.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Be sure to check \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7335&lon=-122.392\">the National Weather Service\u003c/a> ahead of the festival to know what to wear. Yee advised that while the warehouse stage in particular gets very warm, the temperature can drop significantly at night. Pier 80’s waterfront location can also make for a lot of wind around the open-air stages. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The event will happen \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/general-info/#general-info\">rain or shine\u003c/a> and has \u003ca href=\"https://portolamusicfestival.com/faq/\">indoor and outdoor sets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12054356\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andie Romero, 30, uses a parasol decorated with colorful charms to protect herself from the sun at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 28, 2024. Romero, a festival enthusiast, has taken the parasol with her to countless festivals, considers it a staple, and has repaired it each time a charm falls off. “It’s been through a lot,” she said. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cem>Don’t \u003c/em>plan on in-and-out privileges\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Once you enter the venue, you cannot reenter on the same day — so don’t park somewhere you’ll need to feed a meter.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know what you’ll do in a crowd situation\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Portola is a 21+ festival, which you may find makes this crowd feel a little less rowdy than other concerts and festivals, Yee said. If you’re among the people who’ve expressed \u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/04/bad-behaviour-at-concerts-normalised-experts-say\">concern\u003c/a> about \u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/2023-concert-etiquette-guide-1234740935/\">concert etiquette\u003c/a> devolving since the pandemic — a phenomenon which even has its \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concert_abuse_in_the_2020s\">own Wikipedia page\u003c/a> — this might be music to your ears.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It will be crowded, though, with an expected attendance of 45,000 people. If you are the type of person to get overwhelmed in a busy place, take a look at NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">a crowd crush\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. If you get stuck in a crush, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">move with the crowd and put your arms out\u003c/a> in front of your chest and hold them there, he told NPR in 2022.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What’s the bag policy at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#what-can-i-bring\">extensive list\u003c/a> of what you can and cannot bring to Pier 80. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Be sure to read closely, because some classic rave attire, like toys or LED gloves, may not be allowed. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098832\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Justice performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Just a few of the items prohibited under the Portola Music Festival policy include: \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Non-clear bags larger than 4.5’’ x 6.5’’ x 1.5’’ \u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Masks (although medical face coverings to protect against COVID, like N95 masks, are allowed)\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Aerosol products, including sunscreen\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Outside food or drinks\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Flags and flyers\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Flashlights and glow sticks\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Chain wallets and chains\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Airhorns \u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Audio recording devices, drones, laptops, tablets, selfie sticks and professional cameras\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Chairs, coolers, hammocks, tents and wagons/wheeled carts\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Drugs\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Pets (although service animals are allowed)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12054358\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thousands of people dance as Disclosure performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 29, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival’s website also said that there can be no “VHS copies of \u003cem>Mrs. Doubtfire\u003c/em> (1993) starring Robin Williams and Sally Field with a supporting performance by Pierce Brosnan who really did nothing wrong despite being the film’s primary antagonist.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This reporter cannot verify what will happen if you do bring a copy of the San Francisco classic.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can see the full list of allowed items \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/general-info/\">on the Portola website\u003c/a>, including empty water bottles 64 ounces or less, phones and chargers (although charging lockers are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.tixr.com/groups/lockandrock/events/portola-music-festival-2026-charging-locker-rentals-192214\">available\u003c/a>) and breast pumps and stored breast milk or formula. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there food at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Food, alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the festival, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#food-drink\">a list of vendors found on the website\u003c/a> including:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Señor Sisig\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Saigon Sandwich\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Noodle Boys\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Bodega SF\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Humphry Slocombe\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Love Burn Hot Chicken\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Sunrise Deli\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There will be vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There are also free water refill stations at the site.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there parking at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Festival officials highly recommend that you \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">\u003cem>not\u003c/em> drive\u003c/a> to the event, since there is no designated parking available at Pier 80. There is also no designated ADA parking.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you do end up driving, you may be able to find parking in the Dogpatch near Pier 80 by using \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">third-party apps like SpotHero\u003c/a>. Be careful not to block driveways and sidewalks, unless you’d like to return to find your car towed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098842\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gesaffelstein performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some Caltrain stations — although \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/station/22ndstreet\">not the ones closest to Pier 80\u003c/a> — have \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/rider-information/parking\">parking for around $5.50\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Remember, break-ins are common in the Bay, so leave nothing visible in your vehicle. Never leave any electronics, like laptops, in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Read KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">full guide\u003c/a> to reducing your chances of suffering a car break-in in San Francisco (and if you’re unlucky enough to have \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">your car broken into\u003c/a>, our guide to how to claim the costs of window repair and stolen items from your insurance).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the closest public transit options to the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Here are the available public transit options. To avoid getting stranded, be sure to check when your last train or bus leaves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BART and shuttles\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you take BART to the 24th Street station in San Francisco’s Mission District, you can walk to the intersection of Valencia Street and 24th Street to take Portola’s free shuttle to Pier 80. 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(Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SF Muni\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Figure out your route by using \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/trip-planner\">SFMTA’s Trip Planner\u003c/a>.\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">the music festival’s website\u003c/a>, your options for getting to the events are:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>T Third Train: From the Powell Street BART Station, walk to the Union Square/Market Street Station and board Muni’s T Third line toward Sunnydale. Get off at the intersection of Third Street and Marin Street, just a block from Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 48 Quintara: Exit at the intersection of 23rd Street and Third Street and walk 10 minutes to Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 19 Polk: Exit at the intersection of Connecticut Street and Cesar Chavez Street and walk 10 minutes to Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express: Exit at the intersection of Third Street and Marin Street, two blocks from Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When leaving the event, the options are:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>T Third Train at the Third Street & 23rd Street Station or Third Street & Evans Avenue Station.\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Keep in mind that the platform at Third Street and Marin Street will be temporarily unavailable from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., according to the website. \u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>The trains will stop at the Union Square-Market Street Station, where you can walk to the Powell Street BART Station, Market Street bus routes or AC Transit Transbay Bus Service. The Union Square-Market Street Station, Chinatown Station and Yerba Buena/Moscone stations will stay open late until 1 a.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 48 Quintara runs 24/7 and connects to the 24th Street BART Station. Board at the intersection of 23rd Street and Third Street. 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Expect traffic delays and accompanying surge prices on apps like Uber and Lyft.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I need to know about accessibility at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/ada/\">no pre-registration for accessibility\u003c/a>. Instead, you’ll have to register onsite at the event itself, at the two Accessibility Services Hubs near the Box Office at the entrance and inside the venue. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>At the hub, you can get help registering your service animal, getting an Assisted Listening Device System and getting an accessibility wristband. Do not take off the wristband during the festival weekend. A companion can also get a wristband.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098847\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emilio Arias, 36, wears a Victorian-style wig at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13990263/portola-festival-lineup-2026-robyn-zara-larsson-four-tet\">coming back to San Francisco\u003c/a> on Sept. 26 and 27, with a lineup that includes Zara Larsson, Robyn, Kelela, Fatboy Slim and Swedish House Mafia.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the festival itself is a relatively new addition to San Francisco’s musical calendar, it attracts \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/travel-updates/portola-music-festival-september-28-29-2024\">crowds of around 45,000 people\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Our guide \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12054345/portola-music-festival-2025-sf-lineup-bag-policy-pier-80-parking\">last year\u003c/a> highlighted KQED’s own media and marketing campaigns manager, Emma Yee, who has attended the Portola Music Festival every year since it launched in 2022. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097016\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/240928_Portola_EG_34_qed-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Warren Manio, 36, sits on top of his friend’s shoulders as Natasha Bedingfield performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 28, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Yee said that for her, what sets this event apart from the more well-known festivals like Outside Lands and Stern Grove is its industrial-feeling Pier 80 warehouse location near the Dogpatch District.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s in between a big naval ship and a big crane,” she said, and for her this “bare-bones” aesthetic makes Portola’s lineup — which includes EDM, alternative and pop acts — all the more enjoyable. “It has a very specific curated taste that’s kind of hard to encapsulate, but it all kind of somehow works together.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you’ve already got tickets to the Portola Music Festival — or are contemplating buying them — keep reading for our guide to everything you need to know about attending, with insider tips on what to bring, advice for first-timers, road closures, public transportation options and more. Keep in mind, some details — like food and transit details — have not yet been released for this year’s festival and are likely to be published closer to the date. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where is the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival spans a whole weekend: Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Doors open at 1 p.m. each day, and music ends around 11 p.m. The entrance to the event is at \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">900 Marin St. in San Francisco\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can view the entire festival lineup — and the set times — on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/set-times/\">Portola Music Festival’s website\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>KQED Arts also \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13990263/portola-festival-lineup-2026-robyn-zara-larsson-four-tet\">highlighted key performers\u003c/a> who are set to appear at the festival.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Along with the weekend festival, there is also \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/portola-week/\">Portola Week,\u003c/a> which hosts a wide range of acts. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Many of the lineup performers will \u003cem>also\u003c/em> be playing during Portola Week — so if there is a conflict and you can’t make it to a performance during a festival — or couldn’t get tickets at all — you \u003cem>may \u003c/em>be able to catch them at another venue if you move fast.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Check out the schedule and secure tickets for \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/portola-week/\">Portola Week on the festival’s website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I still get tickets to the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As of publication, \u003ca href=\"https://www.axs.com/festivals/1455602?mkt_campaign=&queueittoken=e_4810573852172~q_883a51b7-df79-45ca-a85b-f8598a924e9f~ts_1788454070~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_44961655dfd2af3f1c796de9dcc2614e2d36506c01c01cd8cadd7635c082197b\">passes to the Portola Music Festival — including VIP packages — were still available on AXS\u003c/a>. Remember, the event is for ages 21+ only.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/passes/\">festival’s website\u003c/a> warns people \u003cem>not\u003c/em> to buy passes from a third party, and that organizers “won’t service, authenticate or support passes” purchased from a third party or scalper. If you decide to forge ahead with buying a third-party ticket, Portola organizers also note that receipts and order confirmations can be faked or forged, so “don’t be fooled.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I know about the Portola Music Festival’s Pier 80 venue?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan for poor phone service\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A pro tip from Yee: She advised you to make sure that your tickets are already loaded on the \u003ca href=\"https://support.axs.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002034107-What-is-AXS-Mobile-ID\">AXS Mobile app\u003c/a> you used to purchase them, or are waiting in your phone’s wallet app — because the cell signal at Pier 80 is not super strong, and you might not be able to do this in line. Consider also bringing a portable charger, she said, which is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#what-can-i-bring\">allowed at this festival\u003c/a> (some venues prohibit them).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you are going with a group of people and you decide to split up, establish a meeting spot where you can get together again — in case your messages are slow to send.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098827\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/250920_Portola_day1_GH-32_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christina Aguilera performs on the Pier Stage at Portola Festival in San Francisco, on Sept. 20, 2025. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don’t rely on cash\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/general-info/#general-info\">a cashless event\u003c/a>, but any cash you do bring can be converted to a prepaid Visa Card at a Guest Service booth.\u003cem> \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare to move around …\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While the Pier 80 venue is on “the smaller side” as festivals go, noted Yee, it also has a lot of “open space” that makes it relatively easy to jump from stage to stage. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That said, usual festival rules apply: If you want to get a good spot for a set, be sure to get to that stage early to avoid a mass of people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But also be aware of your own health and bodily needs — KQED has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12093415/the-no-judgement-guide-to-not-passing-out-at-a-concert-and-other-concert-health-tips\">a thorough guide on concert health\u003c/a> that tackles fainting, dehydration, standing in the heat and the all-encompassing festival-goer’s mission of avoiding the dreaded port-a-potties.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Also, be prepared to move around a stage a little, advised Yee, as the volume of Portola sets can range widely from extremely loud (earplugs are recommended) to “on the quiet side” — especially the stages near the water.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098828\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_77_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A festival attendee wears light-up fur leg warmers at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 29, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">… and dress for comfort (and variable temperatures)\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Over the years, Portola organizers have added blue astroturf and floor mats to make standing on Pier 80’s concrete easier on your knees and feet — but you should still plan on wearing very comfortable shoes. You’ll also find some seating and water stations around the venue.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Be sure to check \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7335&lon=-122.392\">the National Weather Service\u003c/a> ahead of the festival to know what to wear. Yee advised that while the warehouse stage in particular gets very warm, the temperature can drop significantly at night. Pier 80’s waterfront location can also make for a lot of wind around the open-air stages. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The event will happen \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/general-info/#general-info\">rain or shine\u003c/a> and has \u003ca href=\"https://portolamusicfestival.com/faq/\">indoor and outdoor sets\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12054356\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_04_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andie Romero, 30, uses a parasol decorated with colorful charms to protect herself from the sun at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 28, 2024. Romero, a festival enthusiast, has taken the parasol with her to countless festivals, considers it a staple, and has repaired it each time a charm falls off. “It’s been through a lot,” she said. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003cem>Don’t \u003c/em>plan on in-and-out privileges\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Once you enter the venue, you cannot reenter on the same day — so don’t park somewhere you’ll need to feed a meter.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know what you’ll do in a crowd situation\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Portola is a 21+ festival, which you may find makes this crowd feel a little less rowdy than other concerts and festivals, Yee said. If you’re among the people who’ve expressed \u003ca href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/04/bad-behaviour-at-concerts-normalised-experts-say\">concern\u003c/a> about \u003ca href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/2023-concert-etiquette-guide-1234740935/\">concert etiquette\u003c/a> devolving since the pandemic — a phenomenon which even has its \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concert_abuse_in_the_2020s\">own Wikipedia page\u003c/a> — this might be music to your ears.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>It will be crowded, though, with an expected attendance of 45,000 people. If you are the type of person to get overwhelmed in a busy place, take a look at NPR’s full guide on what to do if you find yourself caught in \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">a crowd crush\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to Mehdi Moussaïd, a research scientist in Berlin who studies crowd behavior, rely on your instincts and senses if you feel like the crowd is getting too dense. If you get stuck in a crush, \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2021/11/09/1053828800/south-korea-seoul-halloween-crowd-safety-tips\">move with the crowd and put your arms out\u003c/a> in front of your chest and hold them there, he told NPR in 2022.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What’s the bag policy at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival has an \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#what-can-i-bring\">extensive list\u003c/a> of what you can and cannot bring to Pier 80. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Be sure to read closely, because some classic rave attire, like toys or LED gloves, may not be allowed. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098832\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_74_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Justice performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Just a few of the items prohibited under the Portola Music Festival policy include: \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Non-clear bags larger than 4.5’’ x 6.5’’ x 1.5’’ \u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Masks (although medical face coverings to protect against COVID, like N95 masks, are allowed)\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Aerosol products, including sunscreen\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Outside food or drinks\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Flags and flyers\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Flashlights and glow sticks\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Chain wallets and chains\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Airhorns \u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Audio recording devices, drones, laptops, tablets, selfie sticks and professional cameras\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Chairs, coolers, hammocks, tents and wagons/wheeled carts\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Drugs\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Pets (although service animals are allowed)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12054358\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/09/240928_Portola_EG_59_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thousands of people dance as Disclosure performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Sept. 29, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival’s website also said that there can be no “VHS copies of \u003cem>Mrs. Doubtfire\u003c/em> (1993) starring Robin Williams and Sally Field with a supporting performance by Pierce Brosnan who really did nothing wrong despite being the film’s primary antagonist.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This reporter cannot verify what will happen if you do bring a copy of the San Francisco classic.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can see the full list of allowed items \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/general-info/\">on the Portola website\u003c/a>, including empty water bottles 64 ounces or less, phones and chargers (although charging lockers are also \u003ca href=\"https://www.tixr.com/groups/lockandrock/events/portola-music-festival-2026-charging-locker-rentals-192214\">available\u003c/a>) and breast pumps and stored breast milk or formula. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there food at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Food, alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the festival, with \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#food-drink\">a list of vendors found on the website\u003c/a> including:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Señor Sisig\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Saigon Sandwich\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Noodle Boys\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Bodega SF\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Humphry Slocombe\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Love Burn Hot Chicken\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Sunrise Deli\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There will be vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There are also free water refill stations at the site.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there parking at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Festival officials highly recommend that you \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">\u003cem>not\u003c/em> drive\u003c/a> to the event, since there is no designated parking available at Pier 80. There is also no designated ADA parking.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you do end up driving, you may be able to find parking in the Dogpatch near Pier 80 by using \u003ca href=\"https://spothero.com/\">third-party apps like SpotHero\u003c/a>. Be careful not to block driveways and sidewalks, unless you’d like to return to find your car towed.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098842\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_40_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gesaffelstein performs at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some Caltrain stations — although \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/station/22ndstreet\">not the ones closest to Pier 80\u003c/a> — have \u003ca href=\"https://www.caltrain.com/rider-information/parking\">parking for around $5.50\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Remember, break-ins are common in the Bay, so leave nothing visible in your vehicle. Never leave any electronics, like laptops, in your vehicle, even if you think they’re hidden. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Read KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959799/how-to-avoid-a-car-break-in-bay-area\">full guide\u003c/a> to reducing your chances of suffering a car break-in in San Francisco (and if you’re unlucky enough to have \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11959477/car-break-ins-bay-area-glass-repair-what-to-do\">your car broken into\u003c/a>, our guide to how to claim the costs of window repair and stolen items from your insurance).\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the closest public transit options to the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Here are the available public transit options. To avoid getting stranded, be sure to check when your last train or bus leaves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BART and shuttles\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>If you take BART to the 24th Street station in San Francisco’s Mission District, you can walk to the intersection of Valencia Street and 24th Street to take Portola’s free shuttle to Pier 80. You can plan your journey by using \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/planner\">BART’s Trip Planner\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Free Shuttles \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">will consistently run\u003c/a> between Pier 80 and 24th Street from 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. People will be picked up at the corner of 24th Street and Valencia Street.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:ada.portola@goldenvoice.com\">ada.portola@goldenvoice.com\u003c/a> ahead of time to secure a spot on the festival’s accessible shuttles.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/022626_BARTFile_GH_003_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/022626_BARTFile_GH_003_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/022626_BARTFile_GH_003_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/022626_BARTFile_GH_003_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A BART train arrives as riders wait on the platform at the 24th Street Mission Station in San Francisco on Feb. 26, 2026. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SF Muni\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Figure out your route by using \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/trip-planner\">SFMTA’s Trip Planner\u003c/a>.\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">the music festival’s website\u003c/a>, your options for getting to the events are:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>T Third Train: From the Powell Street BART Station, walk to the Union Square/Market Street Station and board Muni’s T Third line toward Sunnydale. Get off at the intersection of Third Street and Marin Street, just a block from Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 48 Quintara: Exit at the intersection of 23rd Street and Third Street and walk 10 minutes to Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 19 Polk: Exit at the intersection of Connecticut Street and Cesar Chavez Street and walk 10 minutes to Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express: Exit at the intersection of Third Street and Marin Street, two blocks from Pier 80.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When leaving the event, the options are:\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>T Third Train at the Third Street & 23rd Street Station or Third Street & Evans Avenue Station.\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003cli>Keep in mind that the platform at Third Street and Marin Street will be temporarily unavailable from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., according to the website. \u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>The trains will stop at the Union Square-Market Street Station, where you can walk to the Powell Street BART Station, Market Street bus routes or AC Transit Transbay Bus Service. The Union Square-Market Street Station, Chinatown Station and Yerba Buena/Moscone stations will stay open late until 1 a.m.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 48 Quintara runs 24/7 and connects to the 24th Street BART Station. Board at the intersection of 23rd Street and Third Street. Buses run every 20 minutes before 11:30 p.m. and every 30 minutes after 11:30 p.m.\u003c/li>\n\n\n\n\u003cli>Route 91 OWL is an overnight route connecting Pier 80 to Ocean Avenue, West Portal, and 19th Street.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260428-TRANSITRIDERSHIPREBOUND00197_TV-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12081645\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260428-TRANSITRIDERSHIPREBOUND00197_TV-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260428-TRANSITRIDERSHIPREBOUND00197_TV-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/260428-TRANSITRIDERSHIPREBOUND00197_TV-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trains are stationed at the Caltrain station on King Street and Fourth Street in San Francisco on April 27, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caltrain\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The closest Caltrain station is the 22nd Street Station, which is about a mile walk from Pier 80. Keep in mind, this stop does not have elevator service.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can plan your trip on \u003ca href=\"http://www.caltrain.com/\">Caltrain’s website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biking\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">no valet service\u003c/a> this year. There are several nearby bike racks that you can find on SFMTA’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfmta.com/maps/san-francisco-bike-network-map\">Bike Network Map\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can also check out \u003ca href=\"https://bikesharemap.com/sanfrancisco/\">Bay Wheels stations\u003c/a> around Pier 80. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can use the promo code PORTOLA26 to get $5 off a ride when using a Lyft Bike.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I get picked up and dropped off by rideshare services?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/plan/#get-in-get-out\">pick-up and drop-off location\u003c/a> for rideshare services like Lyft and Uber is located at \u003ca href=\"https://pier70sf.com/\">Pier 70\u003c/a>. Expect traffic delays and accompanying surge prices on apps like Uber and Lyft.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I need to know about accessibility at the Portola Music Festival?\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There is \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/ada/\">no pre-registration for accessibility\u003c/a>. Instead, you’ll have to register onsite at the event itself, at the two Accessibility Services Hubs near the Box Office at the entrance and inside the venue. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>At the hub, you can get help registering your service animal, getting an Assisted Listening Device System and getting an accessibility wristband. Do not take off the wristband during the festival weekend. A companion can also get a wristband.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098847\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/240928_Portola_EG_10_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Emilio Arias, 36, wears a Victorian-style wig at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to the festival’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/ada/\">website\u003c/a>, “The venue is navigable for people with mobility disabilities. The event is held on primarily cement terrain.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The festival will not be able to provide transportation between stages, but can provide some guidance on navigating routes at the hubs. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Portola Music Festival website has \u003ca href=\"https://www.portolamusicfestival.com/ada/\">a page on its accessibility policies\u003c/a>, as well as a contact if you have more questions: \u003ca href=\"mailto:ada.portola@goldenvoice.com\">ada.portola@goldenvoice.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a> wildlife refuge is searching for clues about the origin of a striped stowaway — a yellow-bellied marmot, found in the Mission District this week. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lila Travis, founder and director of the Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue in Potrero Hill, said San Francisco Animal Care and Control received calls from neighbors on Albion Street near 16th Street, who spotted the marmot, a type of chunky, golden-chested ground squirrel. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Imagine,” Travis said, “These are cat-sized, giant rodents. And they love to eat flowers. So it must have been a very bizarre experience to go out into your backyard and see this unusual rodent.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Marmots — the largest in the squirrel family — typically live in burrows in mountainous, rocky habitats, like in the eastern Sierra or Tahoe. As true hibernators, marmots spend all summer packing on fat for the long winter, sometimes reaching up to 15 pounds. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The critters are known, she said, for staking out parking lots near parks and camping sites to crawl under car hoods and dine on wires, brake lines and radiator hoses — looking for a fix of salt and sweet, sticky antifreeze.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1777\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260909-SFMarmot-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098794\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260909-SFMarmot-02.jpg 1777w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260909-SFMarmot-02-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260909-SFMarmot-02-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1777px) 100vw, 1777px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A pen at the Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue in Potrero Hill on Sept. 9, 2026. The rescue is stabilizing and taking care of a yellow-bellied marmot who stowed away to San Francisco. (Courtesy of Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“They have a missing electrolyte that they think is going to be satisfied by this radiator fluid, but it’s not,” Travis said. “It just makes them sick. And they will sometimes be transported to strange places because of the car being driven off.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Now, Travis is \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Yggdrasilwildlife/posts/pfbid0dry2RkhPMizvqxg5WkiG3CR73uSHgzcP9vCACGMHvGdKbKEiRfL7g9FXkh5ctVtAl\">reaching out\u003c/a> to the public to investigate how the marmot got here. The center put out a call on social media to find residents in the area who may have returned recently from Lake Tahoe or Burning Man, and may have passed through high elevations, with the marmot in tow. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I just came back from Black Rock City,” one person wrote on Facebook on Tuesday. “My only stop was to sleep at a gas station before I jumped onto Hwy 80. Was very early morning and I slept for three hours. I’m at 17th & Dolores and my car has been parked here since 10am.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Travis said if the center can’t track down the source, she’ll request a transfer to the Tahoe Wildlife Center, which will know a good location to release the marmot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We want to get him back home. But where is his home?” Travis said. ”We’re looking for someone who might recently have spent time in the alpine high Sierras — in marmot territory — and unwittingly brought this guy down. We just want to know where he came from originally, so that we can take him back to his family.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Travis recommended that people traveling to and from the Sierras look into \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/marmots.htm\">“marmot-proofing” \u003c/a>their vehicles, either by checking under the hood for signs of chewing or by covering wheel wells. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Yggdrasil, San Francisco’s only wildlife refuge, takes in around 1,000 wild animals per year — mainly squirrels, opossums, raccoons, skunks and “lots of baby hummingbirds,” Travis said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The center, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, was originally founded out of Travis’ house and self-funded with eBay auctions of \u003cem>Lord of the Rings \u003c/em>memorabilia, Travis said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It was really funny and fun, and all the proceeds went to taking care of the animals,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Today, the 100% volunteer- and donation-funded refuge operates out of foster homes all over the Bay Area, with an on-site facility on Potrero Hill. 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The improved fare gates, which are intended to reduce fare evasion, began operating at all 50 stations last year. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“They’ve been a real game changer,” BART General Manager Robert Powers said Tuesday during a news conference at San Francisco’s Powell Street station.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The agency also reported a 47% reduction in BART Police and other safety-related delays over the same time period.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-13-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098710\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-13-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-13-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-13-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BART General Manager Robert Powers points to a part that helps swing a fare gate open faster, as compared with previous models, at a press conference on Sept. 8, 2026, at the Powell Street station in San Francisco. 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New data shows crimes against riders and fare evasion went down after the implementation of BART’s Next Generation Fare Gates. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12098713\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-27-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098713\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-27-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-27-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-27-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A chart showing the increase in ridership since the implementation of BART’s Next Generation Fare Gates is displayed at the Powell Street station in San Francisco on Sept. 8, 2026. 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He acknowledged, however, that not all people who evade fares commit crimes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The percentage of riders who said they witnessed fare evasion was down to 9% in June, Franklin said, compared with a high of 25% two years ago. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While BART touts the progress of its fare gates, the agency said fare evaders have adapted: Instead of jumping over the turnstiles of the previous gates, some daring fare evaders follow closely behind a rider, so they can sneak through the gate while it is still open, a practice BART calls “piggybacking.” BART leaders said the agency in response has increased the speed at which the gates close, and the agency also plans to install sensors as another deterrent. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A 2023 state \u003ca href=\"https://mtc.ca.gov/news/mtc-approves-emergency-transit-operations-funding-plan-senate-bill-125\">bill\u003c/a> required BART to implement the new fare gates to receive emergency funding for pandemic-era losses in revenue.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>BART and several other Bay Area transit agencies have been working to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and make sure riders pay their fair share, in the face of major budget deficits and a \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12084841/campaign-to-fund-bay-area-transit-smashes-signature-gathering-goal\">proposed tax measure\u003c/a> on the November ballot.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Pointing to pandemic-driven drops in revenue and ridership, BART has reported an ongoing structural deficit of up to $400 million due. The agency has warned of steep service cuts, including ending service at 9 p.m. and eliminating two entire lines. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>According to the agency, its early estimates indicate the latest fare gates will generate an additional $10 million annually. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Every single decision I make right now is to improve the quality of the rider experience,” Powers said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>BART’s most recent quarterly report delivered a customer satisfaction \u003ca href=\"https://bart.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15831824&GUID=B7CF999D-7FC8-4F98-8C39-12A6248779DB\">rate of 91%\u003c/a> — the highest ever recorded — officials said Tuesday. BART Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost told KQED the survey is conducted by BART employees who randomly interview riders on board trains. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-43-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098715\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-43-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-43-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-43-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BART rider Deepti Prabakar, 22, poses for a portrait in front of BART’s Next Generation Fare Gates at the Powell Street station in San Francisco on Sept. 8, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp>Deepti Prabakar, 22, commutes to San Francisco from Fremont on BART. She said she’s noticed a drop in people riding for free.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ I’ve definitely noticed that people are nicer now and also more respectful,” Prabakar said at Powell Street station. “I feel like before there’d be a lot of people yelling, or it’d be a little bit scarier, but people now are pretty chill.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Arman Saghafi, 25, said the experience of riding BART now is less “sketchy.” He recalled riding the system while growing up in Albany.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The trains are a lot cleaner,” Saghafi said. “As a whole, cleaning up the system has been nice. It makes the experience of taking BART less hairy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was reported for K Onda KQED, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area’s Latinx community. \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/k-onda\">\u003cem>Click here to subscribe.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Tucked inside a compact shop near the corner of 25th and Mission streets in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, Mission Lotería is evolving from promoting local businesses into a small business of its own.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The organization, which started in 2019, plans to open its first storefront on Sept. 10 at 2884 Mission St., selling giftable items such as hand-painted clay coffee mugs, purses designed by a Colombian artist, clothing, and stationery and cards designed by Bay Area artists. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“What began years ago as a creative campaign celebrating the Mission, supporting neighborhood businesses, and bringing our community together has grown into more than we could have imagined,” said Luis Quiroz, founder of Mission Lotería. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The store’s opening coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I intentionally planned the store opening just before Hispanic Heritage Month so that we could lean into the festivities that were to come and be able to highlight the Latino voices and the Latino artists that are going to be featured here.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098318\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lotería art at Mission Lotería’s new storefront in San Francisco on Sept. 3, 2026. The space will serve as a home for community events, workshops and local art. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Mission Lotería takes inspiration from Lotería, a beloved bingo-style board game from Mexico known for iconic images such as a cactus plant, a woman in a small boat on Lake Chapala, a man carrying a large globe on his back and a radiant sun. Quiroz, 36, created the marketing platform to support local artists and small businesses by organizing community events and neighborhood tours. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I want people to visit Mission Lotería and then venture into a cafe shop or a taqueria or a restaurant or another brick-and-mortar store,” Quiroz said. “It’s the starting point to bring them to the other parts of the Mission.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The organization provides a template for how to support Latino businesses with intention and thoughtfulness, especially at a time when the Trump administration \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12087915/bay-area-cities-ask-us-judge-to-block-trump-from-cutting-funds-over-dei-immigration\">vigorously attacks diversity initiatives\u003c/a> and has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097313/northern-california-ice-arrests-surged-this-summer\">launched a deportation apparatus\u003c/a> that has largely targeted Latino immigrants and hurts Latine communities nationwide.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“To be sitting here and about to open a storefront in the Mission, in the Latino cultural district of San Francisco,” said Quiroz, who was previously undocumented. “It’s my way of resisting. They’re not going to hold me down. They’re not going to hold us down. We’re here, we’re here to stay, and we’re out here. We’re thriving.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month presents an opportunity for Latinos to support businesses, organizations and community members who have \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12096833/how-immigration-raids-are-affecting-children-in-los-angeles\">felt the toll\u003c/a> of the administration’s anti-immigration policies that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913621/the-psychological-toll-of-trumps-immigration-policies-on-bay-area-latinos\">have had a chilling effect\u003c/a>, with immigrants staying home, shopping less, attending fewer public events and even being afraid to speak Spanish in public. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This has also been a challenging year for many Latinx-owned businesses between the fear immigrants are feeling and higher costs of doing business, said Alicia Villanueva, owner and founder of Hayward-based Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Seeing \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12073728/us-citizen-army-veteran-detained-by-ice-sues-for-damages-in-federal-court\">hardworking people\u003c/a> picked up off the street, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12094994/detained-at-green-card-interview-how-a-bay-area-family-is-healing-from-sudden-separation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=20260814_NewsDaily_Newsletter_SponsorBlock&utm_content=20260814_NewsDaily_Newsletter_SponsorBlock+8642121190\">families being separated\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12028303/ice-arrest-left-bay-area-man-hospitalized-struggling-breathe-attorney-says\">parents being detained\u003c/a> and leaving children behind is demoralizing, she said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I am a citizen now, since last year, and I still feel this trauma,” she said. “Like when I’m driving, and I see the police or something — it scares me.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For many food vendors, Hispanic Heritage Month is one of the busiest times of the year, Villanueva said, but this year is different because the community needs a morale boost.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We really celebrate our cultures, our cuisine and all these traditions that we bring from our countries,” she said. “To keep our traditions alive is one of the responsibilities that we have for future generations.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098323\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Concha candles and mugs for sale at Mission Lotería’s new storefront in San Francisco on Sept. 3, 2026. The space will serve as a home for community events, workshops and local art. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Villanueva said it pains her to see immigrants living in fear and suffering, especially since she understands the desire to come to the United States to work and advance. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>She started her company in 2010 after selling tamales door to door. She joined a business incubator program for entrepreneurs at San Francisco-based La Cocina that helped her establish a wholesale and catering business and secure capital to grow. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Sixteen years later, Villanueva employs 21 workers who cater events, sell food to retail stores, provide passenger meals for Alaska Airlines and make school lunches for students throughout Northern California. Her next goal is national distribution, the 65-year-old said. She embodies an ethos of permanent optimism that many immigrants espouse. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The time is really hard,” Villanueva said. “But if you have your passion, your dreams, no matter what, just keep going. Don’t be afraid.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Still, for many Latines, Hispanic Heritage Month can come off as cringe. Corporations use it as a time to pander to Latinos and perform solidarity with clichés such as adding pictures of tacos to non-food-related content or putting the Spanish letter ñ where it doesn’t belong. So it’s no wonder why many people tend to snub their noses at seasonal, tone-deaf marketing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What I can appreciate about Hispanic Heritage Month is the opportunity to unapologetically lean into the beauty, strength and value of Latino culture. Lately, I have been hearing the phrase, “Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo” (Only the community will save the community), which reminds me that celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month might include sharing our culture with others — but it’s most important to show up for ourselves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We think about Latinx heritage 365 days a year,” said Josiah Alderete, co-owner of Medicine for Nightmares in San Francisco. The bookstore is Black- and Latino-owned and has made a point to stock books written by and about people of color from its inception five years ago — not just for affinity months. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I’m always thrilled people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, but the truth is, we are always celebrating it,” he said. “You can come in here and see yourself 12 months of the year.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical ways to show up this Hispanic Heritage Month: \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend Hispanic Heritage Month events \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cities and organizations across the Bay Area are planning festivities to honor and celebrate Latine residents and culture, which has turned into an act of resistance. (Check out K Onda’s comprehensive guide.) \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Over the last year, several event organizers have said they were advised against holding large public gatherings like festivals for fear of ICE showing up and detaining people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But most organizers decided that offering joy, reinforcing culture and coming together was more important than giving in to fear. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12030084\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolls for sale at Luz de Luna, a gift store on 24th Street in San Francisco, on March 5, 2025. Owner Denise Gonzales says about 70% of the products sold in store are imported from Mexico. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize shopping at Latino-owned businesses, especially small ones\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>I covered retail and consumer issues many years ago, and the biggest lesson I learned was that consumers have way more power than they know. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Every dollar people spend fuels someone’s bottom line, so choose where you shop wisely, because our spending power picks winners and losers every day. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s why I don’t feel bad buying an artisan or locally made item such as soaps, honey, produce from a farmer’s market or a handmade gift, even if I could have found something cheaper at a big-box store. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When I buy a cup of fruit from a street vendor, I feel good about buying a healthy snack and supporting someone who is often depending on that day’s sales to survive. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more books about Latin American identity and history by Latino authors\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For a dose of cultural criticism and an exploration of how personal histories intersect with mainstream culture, I recommend \u003ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704670/magicalrealism-by-vanessa-angelica-villarreal/\">\u003cem>Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy, and Borders\u003c/em> by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal\u003c/a>, which I recently read and found evocative. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Other books to check out: \u003ca href=\"https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Migrant-Heart/Reyna-Grande/9781668055274\">\u003cem>Migrant Heart\u003c/em> by Reyna Grande\u003c/a>, a true gem of a writer who makes her home in Northern California, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Keeper-of-My-Kin/Ada-Ferrer/9781668025659\">\u003cem>Keeper of My Kin: Memoir of an Immigrant Daughter\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by Ada Ferrer, who appeared \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913858/a-family-divided-by-cubas-revolution\">on Forum earlier this year\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And, here are some recommendations from Alderete, of Medicine for Nightmares: the young adult novel, \u003ca href=\"https://www.harpercollins.com/products/estela-undrowning-rene-pena-govea\">\u003cem>Estela, Undrowning\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by San Francisco writer and educator \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913189/local-ya-novels-tell-san-francisco-stories\">René Peña-Govea\u003c/a>; the poetry collection \u003ca href=\"https://unpress.nevada.edu/9781647792183/where-heaven-sinks/\">\u003cem>When Heaven Sinks\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by María Esquinca (who coincidently is a former KQED colleague); the nonfiction book \u003ca href=\"https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324004370\">\u003cem>Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire & Revolution in the Borderlands\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by Kelly Lytle Hernández; and the memoir \u003ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803724/terrestre-spanish-edition-by-cristina-rivera-garza/\">\u003cem>Terrestre\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and scholar Cristina Rivera Garza.\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story was reported for K Onda KQED, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area’s Latinx community. \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/newsletters/k-onda\">\u003cem>Click here to subscribe.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Tucked inside a compact shop near the corner of 25th and Mission streets in \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, Mission Lotería is evolving from promoting local businesses into a small business of its own.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The organization, which started in 2019, plans to open its first storefront on Sept. 10 at 2884 Mission St., selling giftable items such as hand-painted clay coffee mugs, purses designed by a Colombian artist, clothing, and stationery and cards designed by Bay Area artists. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“What began years ago as a creative campaign celebrating the Mission, supporting neighborhood businesses, and bringing our community together has grown into more than we could have imagined,” said Luis Quiroz, founder of Mission Lotería. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The store’s opening coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I intentionally planned the store opening just before Hispanic Heritage Month so that we could lean into the festivities that were to come and be able to highlight the Latino voices and the Latino artists that are going to be featured here.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098318\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-01-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lotería art at Mission Lotería’s new storefront in San Francisco on Sept. 3, 2026. The space will serve as a home for community events, workshops and local art. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Mission Lotería takes inspiration from Lotería, a beloved bingo-style board game from Mexico known for iconic images such as a cactus plant, a woman in a small boat on Lake Chapala, a man carrying a large globe on his back and a radiant sun. Quiroz, 36, created the marketing platform to support local artists and small businesses by organizing community events and neighborhood tours. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I want people to visit Mission Lotería and then venture into a cafe shop or a taqueria or a restaurant or another brick-and-mortar store,” Quiroz said. “It’s the starting point to bring them to the other parts of the Mission.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The organization provides a template for how to support Latino businesses with intention and thoughtfulness, especially at a time when the Trump administration \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12087915/bay-area-cities-ask-us-judge-to-block-trump-from-cutting-funds-over-dei-immigration\">vigorously attacks diversity initiatives\u003c/a> and has \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097313/northern-california-ice-arrests-surged-this-summer\">launched a deportation apparatus\u003c/a> that has largely targeted Latino immigrants and hurts Latine communities nationwide.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“To be sitting here and about to open a storefront in the Mission, in the Latino cultural district of San Francisco,” said Quiroz, who was previously undocumented. “It’s my way of resisting. They’re not going to hold me down. They’re not going to hold us down. We’re here, we’re here to stay, and we’re out here. We’re thriving.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month presents an opportunity for Latinos to support businesses, organizations and community members who have \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12096833/how-immigration-raids-are-affecting-children-in-los-angeles\">felt the toll\u003c/a> of the administration’s anti-immigration policies that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913621/the-psychological-toll-of-trumps-immigration-policies-on-bay-area-latinos\">have had a chilling effect\u003c/a>, with immigrants staying home, shopping less, attending fewer public events and even being afraid to speak Spanish in public. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This has also been a challenging year for many Latinx-owned businesses between the fear immigrants are feeling and higher costs of doing business, said Alicia Villanueva, owner and founder of Hayward-based Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Seeing \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12073728/us-citizen-army-veteran-detained-by-ice-sues-for-damages-in-federal-court\">hardworking people\u003c/a> picked up off the street, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12094994/detained-at-green-card-interview-how-a-bay-area-family-is-healing-from-sudden-separation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=20260814_NewsDaily_Newsletter_SponsorBlock&utm_content=20260814_NewsDaily_Newsletter_SponsorBlock+8642121190\">families being separated\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12028303/ice-arrest-left-bay-area-man-hospitalized-struggling-breathe-attorney-says\">parents being detained\u003c/a> and leaving children behind is demoralizing, she said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I am a citizen now, since last year, and I still feel this trauma,” she said. “Like when I’m driving, and I see the police or something — it scares me.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For many food vendors, Hispanic Heritage Month is one of the busiest times of the year, Villanueva said, but this year is different because the community needs a morale boost.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We really celebrate our cultures, our cuisine and all these traditions that we bring from our countries,” she said. “To keep our traditions alive is one of the responsibilities that we have for future generations.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098323\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260903-KOndaSeptember-06-BL-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Concha candles and mugs for sale at Mission Lotería’s new storefront in San Francisco on Sept. 3, 2026. The space will serve as a home for community events, workshops and local art. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Villanueva said it pains her to see immigrants living in fear and suffering, especially since she understands the desire to come to the United States to work and advance. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>She started her company in 2010 after selling tamales door to door. She joined a business incubator program for entrepreneurs at San Francisco-based La Cocina that helped her establish a wholesale and catering business and secure capital to grow. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Sixteen years later, Villanueva employs 21 workers who cater events, sell food to retail stores, provide passenger meals for Alaska Airlines and make school lunches for students throughout Northern California. Her next goal is national distribution, the 65-year-old said. She embodies an ethos of permanent optimism that many immigrants espouse. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The time is really hard,” Villanueva said. “But if you have your passion, your dreams, no matter what, just keep going. Don’t be afraid.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Still, for many Latines, Hispanic Heritage Month can come off as cringe. Corporations use it as a time to pander to Latinos and perform solidarity with clichés such as adding pictures of tacos to non-food-related content or putting the Spanish letter ñ where it doesn’t belong. So it’s no wonder why many people tend to snub their noses at seasonal, tone-deaf marketing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What I can appreciate about Hispanic Heritage Month is the opportunity to unapologetically lean into the beauty, strength and value of Latino culture. Lately, I have been hearing the phrase, “Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo” (Only the community will save the community), which reminds me that celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month might include sharing our culture with others — but it’s most important to show up for ourselves. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We think about Latinx heritage 365 days a year,” said Josiah Alderete, co-owner of Medicine for Nightmares in San Francisco. The bookstore is Black- and Latino-owned and has made a point to stock books written by and about people of color from its inception five years ago — not just for affinity months. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I’m always thrilled people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, but the truth is, we are always celebrating it,” he said. “You can come in here and see yourself 12 months of the year.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical ways to show up this Hispanic Heritage Month: \u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend Hispanic Heritage Month events \u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Cities and organizations across the Bay Area are planning festivities to honor and celebrate Latine residents and culture, which has turned into an act of resistance. (Check out K Onda’s comprehensive guide.) \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Over the last year, several event organizers have said they were advised against holding large public gatherings like festivals for fear of ICE showing up and detaining people. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But most organizers decided that offering joy, reinforcing culture and coming together was more important than giving in to fear. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12030084\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/03/20250305_TariffsImpact_GC-10_qed-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolls for sale at Luz de Luna, a gift store on 24th Street in San Francisco, on March 5, 2025. Owner Denise Gonzales says about 70% of the products sold in store are imported from Mexico. (Gina Castro/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize shopping at Latino-owned businesses, especially small ones\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>I covered retail and consumer issues many years ago, and the biggest lesson I learned was that consumers have way more power than they know. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Every dollar people spend fuels someone’s bottom line, so choose where you shop wisely, because our spending power picks winners and losers every day. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s why I don’t feel bad buying an artisan or locally made item such as soaps, honey, produce from a farmer’s market or a handmade gift, even if I could have found something cheaper at a big-box store. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>When I buy a cup of fruit from a street vendor, I feel good about buying a healthy snack and supporting someone who is often depending on that day’s sales to survive. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more books about Latin American identity and history by Latino authors\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For a dose of cultural criticism and an exploration of how personal histories intersect with mainstream culture, I recommend \u003ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704670/magicalrealism-by-vanessa-angelica-villarreal/\">\u003cem>Magical/Realism: Essays on Music, Memory, Fantasy, and Borders\u003c/em> by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal\u003c/a>, which I recently read and found evocative. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Other books to check out: \u003ca href=\"https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Migrant-Heart/Reyna-Grande/9781668055274\">\u003cem>Migrant Heart\u003c/em> by Reyna Grande\u003c/a>, a true gem of a writer who makes her home in Northern California, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Keeper-of-My-Kin/Ada-Ferrer/9781668025659\">\u003cem>Keeper of My Kin: Memoir of an Immigrant Daughter\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by Ada Ferrer, who appeared \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913858/a-family-divided-by-cubas-revolution\">on Forum earlier this year\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And, here are some recommendations from Alderete, of Medicine for Nightmares: the young adult novel, \u003ca href=\"https://www.harpercollins.com/products/estela-undrowning-rene-pena-govea\">\u003cem>Estela, Undrowning\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by San Francisco writer and educator \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913189/local-ya-novels-tell-san-francisco-stories\">René Peña-Govea\u003c/a>; the poetry collection \u003ca href=\"https://unpress.nevada.edu/9781647792183/where-heaven-sinks/\">\u003cem>When Heaven Sinks\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by María Esquinca (who coincidently is a former KQED colleague); the nonfiction book \u003ca href=\"https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324004370\">\u003cem>Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire & Revolution in the Borderlands\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by Kelly Lytle Hernández; and the memoir \u003ca href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803724/terrestre-spanish-edition-by-cristina-rivera-garza/\">\u003cem>Terrestre\u003c/em>\u003c/a> by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and scholar Cristina Rivera Garza.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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Ahead of the June election, billionaire Michael Moritz donated $250,000 to a GrowSF political action committee supporting District 4 supervisor Alan Wong. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251201-NewSFSupervisor-16-BL_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12068008\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251201-NewSFSupervisor-16-BL_qed.jpg 1999w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251201-NewSFSupervisor-16-BL_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251201-NewSFSupervisor-16-BL_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alan Wong greets members of the public after he is sworn in as District 4 supervisor by Mayor Daniel Lurie at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco on Dec. 1, 2025. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Ellington, a lobbyist and executive director of the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House, is running to replace progressive supervisor Shamann Walton, who will term out in November. The race is among a few that could determine whether Mayor Daniel Lurie is able to maintain a moderate majority on the board — a voting bloc that’s been key to passing a number of his policy proposals over the last two years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As of Sept. 4, Larsen’s donation has eclipsed the direct funding contributions in the race to represent just under 80,000 residents in the Bayview, Potrero Hill, the Dogpatch and Central Waterfront. Ellington has more than $470,000 in the bank, while opponents J.R. Eppler has just over $150,000 and Dion-Jay “DJ” Brookter trails with $129,000. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Eppler said in a statement that District 10 residents “deserve to choose their representative without record-breaking outside money.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Billionaires don’t simply give away half a million dollars,” he said. “They invest it and expect a return.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen declined to comment on the donation, and Ellington and Brookter did not respond to a request for comment Friday.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen, the founder of cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs, has in the past given millions to local races, including Lurie’s 2024 mayoral campaign, as well as charter reform and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12042515/sf-crypto-billionaire-wants-to-donate-millions-for-police-drones-surveillance-efforts\">policing initiatives\u003c/a> earlier this year. Larsen also contributed $100,000 to Loren Taylor’s unsuccessful campaign against Mayor Barbara Lee in the Oakland mayoral race last year, according to reporting from \u003ca href=\"https://oaklandside.org/2025/03/21/misleading-ads-fake-oaklandside-headline-oakland-mayor-race/\">\u003cem>The Oaklandside\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen and Ripple have contributed more than $2 million to committees supporting various ballot measures this fall.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Sean McMorris, a transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, said that the rise of artificial intelligence has been a significant influence in the “new era” of political spending by big tech.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>He pointed specifically to the industry’s push to build \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097457/the-data-center-backlash-is-here-and-big-tech-is-spending-big-to-combat-it\">data centers\u003c/a>, which have become \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101914179/bay-area-communities-resist-data-center-boom\">unpopular\u003c/a> with voters across the political spectrum.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“You’re seeing a lot of local jurisdictions do outright moratoriums or bans on them,” McMorris said. “This has become a much bigger political fight than I believe even Big Tech thought it would be. They are beginning to hedge their bets and funnel obscene amounts of money into local races.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Menlo College political science professor Melissa Michelson, who studies elections, said the influx of large donations raises questions about whether individual donors or companies may unfairly impact election results. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"The dome of an ornate building.\" class=\"wp-image-11957423\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/08/RS67658_230802-CityHallSanFrancisco-16-BL-KQED-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Francisco City Hall on Aug. 2, 2023. 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(Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Ellington, a lobbyist and executive director of the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House, is running to replace progressive supervisor Shamann Walton, who will term out in November. The race is among a few that could determine whether Mayor Daniel Lurie is able to maintain a moderate majority on the board — a voting bloc that’s been key to passing a number of his policy proposals over the last two years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>As of Sept. 4, Larsen’s donation has eclipsed the direct funding contributions in the race to represent just under 80,000 residents in the Bayview, Potrero Hill, the Dogpatch and Central Waterfront. Ellington has more than $470,000 in the bank, while opponents J.R. Eppler has just over $150,000 and Dion-Jay “DJ” Brookter trails with $129,000. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Eppler said in a statement that District 10 residents “deserve to choose their representative without record-breaking outside money.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Billionaires don’t simply give away half a million dollars,” he said. “They invest it and expect a return.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen declined to comment on the donation, and Ellington and Brookter did not respond to a request for comment Friday.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen, the founder of cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs, has in the past given millions to local races, including Lurie’s 2024 mayoral campaign, as well as charter reform and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12042515/sf-crypto-billionaire-wants-to-donate-millions-for-police-drones-surveillance-efforts\">policing initiatives\u003c/a> earlier this year. Larsen also contributed $100,000 to Loren Taylor’s unsuccessful campaign against Mayor Barbara Lee in the Oakland mayoral race last year, according to reporting from \u003ca href=\"https://oaklandside.org/2025/03/21/misleading-ads-fake-oaklandside-headline-oakland-mayor-race/\">\u003cem>The Oaklandside\u003c/em>\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen and Ripple have contributed more than $2 million to committees supporting various ballot measures this fall.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Sean McMorris, a transparency, ethics and accountability program manager with California Common Cause, said that the rise of artificial intelligence has been a significant influence in the “new era” of political spending by big tech.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>He pointed specifically to the industry’s push to build \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097457/the-data-center-backlash-is-here-and-big-tech-is-spending-big-to-combat-it\">data centers\u003c/a>, which have become \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101914179/bay-area-communities-resist-data-center-boom\">unpopular\u003c/a> with voters across the political spectrum.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“You’re seeing a lot of local jurisdictions do outright moratoriums or bans on them,” McMorris said. “This has become a much bigger political fight than I believe even Big Tech thought it would be. 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(Anne Wernikoff/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lewis Loeven, executive director of the San Francisco Fleet Week Association, said he expected attendance to be similar to that of 2024 — an estimated 7,500 people at peak times — and that he would release the 2026 figures at “a later date.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Peak crowd estimates for Fleet Week have varied dramatically in recent years, according to the city’s Department of Emergency Management. 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But the surge of people leaving the event resulted in gridlock for hours, and the situation worsened when autonomous vehicles stalled out on city streets, blocking traffic. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Loeven said Fleet Week “has not had many of the problems that were identified” with the Fourth of July celebration, since events are spaced out across multiple days, times and locations in the city. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Taking lessons from the Fourth of July 2026 fiasco and previous Fleet Weeks, the city’s Municipal Transportation Agency has submitted geofencing requests — a temporary off-limits zone for autonomous vehicles run by companies like Waymo and Zoox — for segments of major thoroughfares, such as Van Ness Boulevard, the Embarcadero and Lombard Street, during some Fleet Week events. The SFMTA also plans to offer extra service on key routes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks Department plans to supply 20% more portable toilets than it has in previous years, for a total of 65. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This year, with the Blue Angels set to return, Sherrill wondered if city leaders should apply a “San Francisco is back” multiplier to any crowd estimates, based on what he thought was the city’s improving reputation and ability to attract crowds. He said higher-than-expected attendance at events like a Red Bull-sponsored Formula One race last February or the last Fourth of July underscores a need to do better planning around major events. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“When you can’t baseline against the past for new events, I’m not satisfied that there’s great crowd-capacity planning or infrastructure in place at this point,” Sherrill said.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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This is more than what the private companies are offering in negotiations, he said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-8_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098185\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-8_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-8_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-8_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SEIU-USWW President David Huerta speaks at a press conference announcing that union security officers from across San Francisco and Silicon Valley voted in favor of an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike authorization at Mechanics Monument Plaza in San Francisco’s Financial District on Sept. 2, 2026. 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The union representing union security officers from across San Francisco and Silicon Valley voted in favor of an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike authorization.\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12098183\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-12_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098183\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-12_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-12_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260902-SecurityStrike-NG-12_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An advocate holds a sign during a Sept. 2, 2026, press conference at Mechanics Monument Plaza in San Francisco’s Financial District. Security officers represented by the union from across San Francisco and Silicon Valley voted in favor of an Unfair Labor Practice strike authorization. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Who can survive with $22 an hour in San Francisco?” Huerta asked as members of the crowd shouted, “Shame.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Allied Universal declined to comment on ongoing labor negotiations. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Tejinder Singh, a security officer at Google and bargaining committee member, said that the union and the security giants have their last round of negotiations Wednesday, and that officers are ready to strike if the companies do not agree to their demands. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A union press release states that their roughly 14,000 members asked for raises, employer-paid family health care, retirement benefits and job security, and were offered “a mere 25-cent raise over the next four years, including no raise at all in three of those years.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Singh said that he did not know how he and his colleagues would survive without a pay increase, given how much prices have skyrocketed across the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Everything has increased, gas costs, food costs, rent, medical costs … everything,” Singh said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The union announcement came days after artificial intelligence giant \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097028/bay-area-security-workers-threaten-action-after-anthropic-office-closure\">Anthropic shuttered\u003c/a> the doors to its San Francisco office and told employees to work from home after its security contractor, Allied Universal, warned of a possible strike. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Speaking directly to companies like Anthropic, Salesforce, Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, Cisco and others, which rely on guards, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) reminded the lucrative industry how essential security workers are to keep their employees and operations safe. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“None of this wealth would be possible if it wasn’t for [the guards],” Haney said. “They need to support you like you support them. 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"content": "\n\u003cp>Angelique Ramsey of Long Beach owns about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13992300/finding-your-people-meetups-hobbies-making-friends-bay-area\">25 fountain pens\u003c/a>. Her favorite is the Benu Euphoria, a glittering pen with a custom “architect” nib, a specialty grind that changes the shape of the line as you move the pen across the page.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I was looking for something that wasn’t a throwaway,” said Ramsey, 38. “I like that intentionality of sitting down and writing a letter, having something that’s a possession that you take care of. And so, you know, you can go overboard with it, but you don’t have to.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In this era of incessant, instant communication, fountain pens seem like a novelty from another, analog era. Perhaps this is exactly why millennials especially are flocking to events like the \u003ca href=\"https://sanfranciscopenshow.com\">S.F. 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(Rachael Myrow/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097620\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097620\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pens on display at Michael’s Fat Boy pen booth at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097599\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097599\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clare Coco holds up a pen made from abalone shells at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Patrick Yandell, 31, manages U.S. business for the pen manufacturer OMAS, founded a century ago in Bologna, Italy. Like many vintage pen brands, OMAS has had a complicated corporate history. LVMH bought the company from the founder’s heirs in 2000. After subsequent ownership changes and a period of dormancy, the brand was revived by descendants of the founder, Armando Simoni. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Yandell says most people own digital devices to accomplish most of the practical tasks that used to be accomplished with pen and paper. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can still find the sober black and navy blue pens similar to what your parents and grandparents wrote with, to be sure. But the display cases at the Pen Show are filled with iridescent resin, glitter and breathtakingly elaborate Japanese lacquerwork. The taste today is for pens — and accessories — that deliver maximum delight. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Fountain pens cost anywhere from a few dollars for something like a \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-preppy-fountain-pen-violet\">Platinum Preppy\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.executivepensdirect.com/en-us/blogs/fun-stuff/the-ten-most-expensive-pens-in-the-world\">millions of dollars\u003c/a>, depending on a pen’s brand, craftsmanship, rarity and the precious materials involved. Your mileage will vary depending on your taste and bank account balance. That said, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a good time.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“What we’re seeing now is a lot of people who came to fountain pens, not out of any practical sense whatsoever, but just as a hobby,” said Yandell, who owns more than 200 pens himself. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s part of a whole ecosystem that’s arisen.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Traditional OMAS pens are still on offer, and newer models are made with materials and techniques that evoke the company’s hundred-year history. The old world is still there — it just has more glitter, to accommodate the fact that a growing number of the people doing the buying and selling are in their 30s and 40s.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That sparkle caught the eye of Gardena-resident Tracy Velasquez, who traveled to the Pen Show with Ramsey and another friend, Jennifer Harford. Velasquez has nearly 100 pens in her collection. Her favorite is also a Benu Euphoria, a gift from her husband called Vodka on the Rocks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The resin body is striking, made from a silver luminescent resin and featuring multicolored holographic sparkles. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I really like collecting things that are shiny,” Velasquez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In contrast with her friends Ramsey and Velasquez, 38-year-old Harford of Berkeley owned exactly one: a Pilot fountain pen widely celebrated as an entry-level favorite. That was her entry down the rabbit hole that is fountain pen collecting, one her friends watch with affectionate excitement. They traveled north just to see her eyes agog at the crowds and the vast array of pens on display at the S.F. 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(Rachael Myrow/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp>“My fiancé bought me my first pen and ink, and so he was kind of the one to push me into it,” she said. “And once I had that start, then I was like, I see what the hype is.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.capenshow.com/\">California Pen Show\u003c/a>, held near Los Angeles each February, also has a particularly strong West Coast presence, but if the presence of Southern Californians at the Westin was any indication, the two shows complement each other as much as they compete. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s true for Fernanda Izidorio, who lives in Los Angeles and owns about 40 pens. She said the trip north is as much about community as it is machinery.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Izidorio is a member of the Greater Los Angeles Metro Pen & Ink Group, or Glampig, which has a presence on \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/glampig_club/\">Instagram\u003c/a> and Discord, as well as IRL groups that meet in L.A. and Orange counties. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097574\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Hochstetler hovers a magnifying glass over a fountain pen at Michael’s Fat Boy pen booth at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"12097877\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-3-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097877\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-3-KQED.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-3-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fernanda Izidorio is a member of the Greater Los Angeles Metro Pen & Ink Group, or Glampig, which has presence on Instagram and Discord, as well as IRL groups that meet in L.A. and Orange counties. “I actually really like meeting people in person,” Izidorio said. (Rachael Myrow/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097596\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097596\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees browse at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I actually really like meeting people in person,” Izidorio said. “It is, in a way, online. We get to contact each other, communicate through Discord. But then we actually meet in person and try pens. That’s very fun.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There are careers in this universe beyond manufacturing and retail. Nik Pang, 43, for instance, is a \u003ca href=\"https://entropy.ink\">professional calligrapher\u003c/a> who repairs and sells vintage pens.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Pang and his wife have imposed a hard “cap” on his personal collection: 700 pens and pen-like objects. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>About 500 of them, he said, aren’t particularly useful for writing, but he’s interested in the history of the technology. His wife once asked him a morbidly useful question: If their house were burning, and he had time to save just a few pens, which ones would he take?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Two of them are family heirlooms. His grandfather’s fountain pen was a Parker Duofold, commemorating 30 years on the police force. His father’s was a Parker 75, used while earning his doctorate.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s part of what makes the fountain-pen revival so multifaceted. The appeal is craftsmanship, as well as beauty, style and the pleasure of finding a community that draws in people from multiple generations, across the globe.\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>Angelique Ramsey of Long Beach owns about \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/arts/13992300/finding-your-people-meetups-hobbies-making-friends-bay-area\">25 fountain pens\u003c/a>. Her favorite is the Benu Euphoria, a glittering pen with a custom “architect” nib, a specialty grind that changes the shape of the line as you move the pen across the page.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I was looking for something that wasn’t a throwaway,” said Ramsey, 38. “I like that intentionality of sitting down and writing a letter, having something that’s a possession that you take care of. And so, you know, you can go overboard with it, but you don’t have to.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In this era of incessant, instant communication, fountain pens seem like a novelty from another, analog era. Perhaps this is exactly why millennials especially are flocking to events like the \u003ca href=\"https://sanfranciscopenshow.com\">S.F. Pen Show\u003c/a> at the end of August, to rub shoulders with an estimated 5,000 people in various stages of vintage writing instrument obsession at the Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel in Millbrae.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Though the San Francisco show isn’t the biggest in the country — that distinction belongs to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.dcpenshow.com\">Washington, D.C., Fountain Pen Supershow\u003c/a> — the S.F. Pen Show has become a major gathering for the Pacific Rim pen community.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-2-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097876\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-2-KQED.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-2-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left, Angelique Ramsey, Tracy Velasquez and Jennifer Harford attend the S.F. Pen Show in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 28, 2026. Ramsey and Velasquez said they were primarily focused on drawing Harford, new to fountain pens, deeper into the obsession. (Rachael Myrow/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097620\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097620\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00087_TV-KQED-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pens on display at Michael’s Fat Boy pen booth at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097599\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097599\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00313_TV-KQED-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clare Coco holds up a pen made from abalone shells at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Patrick Yandell, 31, manages U.S. business for the pen manufacturer OMAS, founded a century ago in Bologna, Italy. Like many vintage pen brands, OMAS has had a complicated corporate history. LVMH bought the company from the founder’s heirs in 2000. After subsequent ownership changes and a period of dormancy, the brand was revived by descendants of the founder, Armando Simoni. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Yandell says most people own digital devices to accomplish most of the practical tasks that used to be accomplished with pen and paper. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>You can still find the sober black and navy blue pens similar to what your parents and grandparents wrote with, to be sure. But the display cases at the Pen Show are filled with iridescent resin, glitter and breathtakingly elaborate Japanese lacquerwork. The taste today is for pens — and accessories — that deliver maximum delight. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Fountain pens cost anywhere from a few dollars for something like a \u003ca href=\"https://www.gouletpens.com/products/platinum-preppy-fountain-pen-violet\">Platinum Preppy\u003c/a> to \u003ca href=\"https://www.executivepensdirect.com/en-us/blogs/fun-stuff/the-ten-most-expensive-pens-in-the-world\">millions of dollars\u003c/a>, depending on a pen’s brand, craftsmanship, rarity and the precious materials involved. Your mileage will vary depending on your taste and bank account balance. That said, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to have a good time.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“What we’re seeing now is a lot of people who came to fountain pens, not out of any practical sense whatsoever, but just as a hobby,” said Yandell, who owns more than 200 pens himself. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s part of a whole ecosystem that’s arisen.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Traditional OMAS pens are still on offer, and newer models are made with materials and techniques that evoke the company’s hundred-year history. The old world is still there — it just has more glitter, to accommodate the fact that a growing number of the people doing the buying and selling are in their 30s and 40s.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That sparkle caught the eye of Gardena-resident Tracy Velasquez, who traveled to the Pen Show with Ramsey and another friend, Jennifer Harford. Velasquez has nearly 100 pens in her collection. Her favorite is also a Benu Euphoria, a gift from her husband called Vodka on the Rocks. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The resin body is striking, made from a silver luminescent resin and featuring multicolored holographic sparkles. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I really like collecting things that are shiny,” Velasquez said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In contrast with her friends Ramsey and Velasquez, 38-year-old Harford of Berkeley owned exactly one: a Pilot fountain pen widely celebrated as an entry-level favorite. That was her entry down the rabbit hole that is fountain pen collecting, one her friends watch with affectionate excitement. They traveled north just to see her eyes agog at the crowds and the vast array of pens on display at the S.F. Pen Show.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-1-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097875\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-1-KQED.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-1-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A display case of Ogivas at the S.F. Pen Show in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 28, 2026, showcases materials and techniques that evoke the hundred-year history of Italian pen maker OMAS. The old world is still there. It just has more glitter. (Rachael Myrow/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cp>“My fiancé bought me my first pen and ink, and so he was kind of the one to push me into it,” she said. “And once I had that start, then I was like, I see what the hype is.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.capenshow.com/\">California Pen Show\u003c/a>, held near Los Angeles each February, also has a particularly strong West Coast presence, but if the presence of Southern Californians at the Westin was any indication, the two shows complement each other as much as they compete. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s true for Fernanda Izidorio, who lives in Los Angeles and owns about 40 pens. She said the trip north is as much about community as it is machinery.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Izidorio is a member of the Greater Los Angeles Metro Pen & Ink Group, or Glampig, which has a presence on \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/glampig_club/\">Instagram\u003c/a> and Discord, as well as IRL groups that meet in L.A. and Orange counties. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097574\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00109_TV-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Hochstetler hovers a magnifying glass over a fountain pen at Michael’s Fat Boy pen booth at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"12097877\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-3-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097877\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-3-KQED.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/RainingFountainPens-RM-3-KQED-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fernanda Izidorio is a member of the Greater Los Angeles Metro Pen & Ink Group, or Glampig, which has presence on Instagram and Discord, as well as IRL groups that meet in L.A. and Orange counties. “I actually really like meeting people in person,” Izidorio said. (Rachael Myrow/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097596\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097596\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260830-itsrainingfountainpens-00237_TV-KQED-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees browse at the San Francisco International Pen Show at The Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, California, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Tâm Vũ/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I actually really like meeting people in person,” Izidorio said. “It is, in a way, online. We get to contact each other, communicate through Discord. But then we actually meet in person and try pens. That’s very fun.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>There are careers in this universe beyond manufacturing and retail. Nik Pang, 43, for instance, is a \u003ca href=\"https://entropy.ink\">professional calligrapher\u003c/a> who repairs and sells vintage pens.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Pang and his wife have imposed a hard “cap” on his personal collection: 700 pens and pen-like objects. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>About 500 of them, he said, aren’t particularly useful for writing, but he’s interested in the history of the technology. His wife once asked him a morbidly useful question: If their house were burning, and he had time to save just a few pens, which ones would he take?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Two of them are family heirlooms. His grandfather’s fountain pen was a Parker Duofold, commemorating 30 years on the police force. His father’s was a Parker 75, used while earning his doctorate.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That’s part of what makes the fountain-pen revival so multifaceted. The appeal is craftsmanship, as well as beauty, style and the pleasure of finding a community that draws in people from multiple generations, across the globe.\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a> supervisors are voting Tuesday on a proposal to change the city’s street tree rules, despite months of advocacy from environmentalists who say the ordinance would allow developers to pay their way out of tree planting requirements.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Despite its green reputation, San Francisco has the \u003ca href=\"https://sfplanning.org/urban-forest-plan\">smallest urban tree canopy\u003c/a> of any large U.S. city — and one that is actively declining. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We have net lost hundreds of trees since our last census in 2017. The city is not doing it,” said Joshua Klipp, a planting leader with Friends of the Urban Forest and former member of the Urban Forestry Council.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In an effort to grow the tree canopy, the city’s longstanding urban forest and climate action plans call for tens of thousands of street trees to be planted over two decades. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-19-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097711\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-19-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-19-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-19-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A tree outside of a building in the Civic Center neighborhood in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Aiding efforts to meet that lofty goal, city code requires developers to plant trees every 20 feet on the street in front of their lot, unless physically unfeasible. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The slate of amendments up for a vote on Tuesday, sponsored by Sunset Supervisor Alan Wong and Mayor Daniel Lurie, as part of a broader push to streamline permits, would also limit how residents can appeal city-initiated tree removals. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Our goal is to balance expanding our urban canopy with streamlining public safety and permitting,” Ian Schneider, the government affairs manager for the Department of Public Works, said during a hearing in July. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Under the proposed legislation, developers of projects under a certain size and scope could opt to pay $2,590 per tree that their lot would require in lieu of planting one. That money would go directly to San Francisco’s “Adopt-A-Tree” Fund, which pays for city planting and watering efforts. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But Klipp said that alternative doesn’t address the city’s existing problem: not planting enough street trees. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We have lost hundreds of trees since our last census,” he said. “If we were crushing it, if that fund was empty and we were keeping pace with the Urban Forest Plan and Climate Action Plan, I honestly wouldn’t oppose it.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Instead, the city’s street tree count is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfenvironment.org/media/15152\">largely stagnant\u003c/a>, despite the Urban Forest Plan’s goal to grow the population by 50,000 over 20 years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We don’t just want to see our supervisors overlook our own rights in the city charter to have trees put in, and [give] developers a pass,” said Melinda Dart, who lives what she described as the “concrete-covered” Outer Mission.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Holding a sign that read “Lurie vs. Lorax?,” Dart joined Klipp and a small group of other activists outside City Hall on Monday to knock on supervisors’ doors and urge them to vote against the proposal.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-6-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097709\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-6-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-6-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-6-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karen Star (right) sings at a call to action against File No. 251211, a new bill which would allow developers to pay their way out of tree planting, outside San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The other changes in the ordinance would ease restrictions on tree removals — which have mostly \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfenvironment.org/media/15152\">kept pace\u003c/a> with plantings since 2015.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The amendment has also ruffled feathers among the city’s Board of Appeals, a body which provides final review on city determinations. Last week, the Board sent a letter to supervisors urging them to strike out language which stripped it of its ability to hear appeals for hazardous trees, and shortened the process for non-hazardous trees.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Initially, the proposal would have eliminated all appeals to city-initiated hazardous tree removals, but it was amended by the Land Use and Transportation Committee to allow appeals from the Public Works director.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Executive director Julie Lamarre said the process already doesn’t apply to removals in emergency situations.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097710\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-16-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097710\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-16-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-16-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-16-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trees outside of the Hiram W. Johnson State Office Building in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" data-id=\"12097707\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-4-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-4-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-4-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/260831-SFTrees-NG-4-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Advocates hold up signs during a call to action against File No. 251211, a new bill which would allow developers to pay their way out of tree planting, outside San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco on Aug. 31, 2026. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It’s really not a problem. We’re not slowing things up for the department,” she said during the committee meeting in July. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lamarre said there have been four appeals filed against city-initiated tree removals since 2024, two of which were withdrawn. The city’s separate “emergency” provision bypasses all appeals, she said, and maintaining the appeals process when possible ensures that residents and city workers engage with each other. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I do think the appeals process is beneficial in that it does spotlight an area … and it kind of forces the departments and the constituents to talk. I think that’s really beneficial and part of the democratic process,” she said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The Land Use and Transportation Committee forwarded the proposal with a positive recommendation. \u003c/p>\n",
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(Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The other changes in the ordinance would ease restrictions on tree removals — which have mostly \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfenvironment.org/media/15152\">kept pace\u003c/a> with plantings since 2015.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The amendment has also ruffled feathers among the city’s Board of Appeals, a body which provides final review on city determinations. 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