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They didn’t know how to make it better,” Martín said. “In medicine we’re used to being able to address things that patients are talking about and to help them get better.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>One doctor described to researchers the kind of dilemmas they face, given fears about encountering immigration agents in hospitals: “Would I rather have [my patient] be at home while they’re having substernal, crushing chest pain vs. what are the costs and benefits of going [to the hospital]?” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097364\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED-1536x1037.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center on Aug. 26, 2026. 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And data show burnout affects doctors’ quality of care.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If the patient before you required all this extra work, has had this added fear, had all these challenges,” he said, referencing the study, “when the clinician sees you, he or she may not be as good and sharp as you would like them to be.”\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/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12099231\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Individuals walk towards the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center on Aug. 26, 2026. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>When a patient comes into Dr. Miguel San Miguel Benavides’ exam room at \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco-general-hospital\">San Francisco General Hospital\u003c/a> with a cough, a rash, diabetes or high blood pressure, he knows where to start. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But over the past year, people have been bringing him a problem he feels less equipped to tackle as a primary care physician: their fear over immigration enforcement. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Among other actions, the Trump administration has rolled back protections keeping immigration agents away from healthcare facilities and sought to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kff.org/immigrant-health/potential-implications-of-the-new-medicaid-data-sharing-agreement-between-cms-and-ice/\">give ICE access to Medicaid data\u003c/a>. Since then, San Miguel and colleagues at SF General who work with immigrant patients say they’ve watched with a sense of powerlessness as people avoid or delay treatment, and as mounting stress exacerbates their underlying conditions.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://phr.org/news/ice-tactics-and-deportation-fears-limit-access-to-health-care-for-children-of-immigrants-survey/\">2025 survey\u003c/a> of healthcare workers who serve immigrants echoes that experience: Among hundreds of respondents across 30 states, 84% said patient visits were down substantially; many said their ability to provide preventive care and manage chronic conditions suffered.\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/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-5-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097362\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-5-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-5-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-5-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miguel San Miguel Benavides, a resident physician at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, poses for a portrait at the hospital on Aug. 26, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Now, a small study from UCSF suggests that immigration policies can force some doctors to practice in a way that’s at odds with their sense of moral or professional duty, taking a toll on them. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The experience has become routine for San Miguel as he finishes his residency.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This is the type of care that I always wanted to give,” he said of working with patients who, like him, immigrated to this country. “But I think part of that has become realizing that the amount of support we can give isn’t necessarily enough.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Researchers call that kind of ethical conflict “\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/2012/11/21/165663154/moral-injury-the-psychological-wounds-of-war\">moral injury\u003c/a>,” a term coined by a Department of Veterans Affairs psychiatrist working with Vietnam War veterans.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Dr. Marlene Martín, a UCSF clinical medicine professor, was inspired to do the study last summer, around the time ICE was \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12049326/as-ice-operations-expand-how-are-immigrant-allies-responding\">conducting widespread raids\u003c/a> in Los Angeles. A colleague who works with immigrant patients told her no one had shown up to their appointment that day at SF General. If that was happening in San Francisco, where there was relatively little high-profile ICE activity at the time, Martín wondered what doctors elsewhere were seeing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>So she and her colleagues interviewed 38 primary care doctors in 13 states about their experiences caring for immigrant patients in this climate. They recently published their findings \u003ca href=\"https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2851433\">in JAMA Internal Medicine\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The interviews confirmed that doctors across the country were seeing patients miss appointments, with some suffering more from chronic diseases as their treatment lapsed. For instance, Martín said, one interviewee described a patient whose diabetes had spiraled out of control because his son, who’d been driving him to his appointments, had been arrested by ICE. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“You can’t fix that,” she said. “You can’t address that in a clinical visit.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some doctors told the researchers they were afraid to even ask their patients how they were doing, “because it would open this whole topic that they didn’t know how to answer. They didn’t know how to make it better,” Martín said. “In medicine we’re used to being able to address things that patients are talking about and to help them get better.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>One doctor described to researchers the kind of dilemmas they face, given fears about encountering immigration agents in hospitals: “Would I rather have [my patient] be at home while they’re having substernal, crushing chest pain vs. what are the costs and benefits of going [to the hospital]?” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097364\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED-160x108.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-10-KQED-1536x1037.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center on Aug. 26, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In some cases, the interviewees reported their clinics had stopped accepting undocumented patients altogether, for fear of losing federal funding. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Those experiences, day after day, are what can lead to moral injury.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>What surprised study co-author Dr. Alicia Fernandez was how much doctors changed the way they practiced in response to immigration policy changes. “What we saw was many physicians and practices, entire practices, altering their patterns of care,” the UCSF professor and SF General primary care doctor said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Some transitioned to telehealth appointments. Others switched medications so patients didn’t have to go into the clinic or pharmacy as often. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>But Fernandez said the changes can come at a cost — both for the patients and the doctors who care for them. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1421\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-8-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12097363\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-8-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-8-KQED-160x114.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/08/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-8-KQED-1536x1091.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miguel San Miguel Benavides, a resident physician at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, and Alicia Fernandez, a UCSF professor and general internist at SF General, talk at the hospital on Aug. 26, 2026. (Gina Castro for KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We definitely feel that our patients are getting worse, and we feel that the care that we are giving is an inferior form of care, and that’s why it’s associated with moral distress,” Fernandez said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>She points to a recent experience with an undocumented patient who’d avoided being seen out of fear. “He came in already having damage from his diabetes,” she said. “That’s a terrible feeling.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>This kind of distress isn’t just bad for individual doctors. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Moral injury can contribute to burnout,” said Dr. Robert Pearl, a physician and Stanford professor who served as CEO of the Permanente Medical Group for nearly two decades. And data show burnout affects doctors’ quality of care.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If the patient before you required all this extra work, has had this added fear, had all these challenges,” he said, referencing the study, “when the clinician sees you, he or she may not be as good and sharp as you would like them to be.”\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/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12099231\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/20260826_UCSFStudy_GC-11_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Individuals walk towards the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center on Aug. 26, 2026. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>Friday marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks on \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/911\">Sept. 11\u003c/a> changed a nation.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Nearly 3,000 people were killed. It also changed an untold number of lives. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Each year, Masanao Morimoto wears a shirt honoring Mark Bingham, a friend from the UC Berkeley rugby team, who attempted to take back United Airlines Flight 93 from the hijackers before it crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“There are people in our lives who support us, and maybe we don’t appreciate how much they support us, or how much they impact our lives, until they’re gone,” Morimoto said, describing Bingham as a jokester and a steadfast teammate. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>On Friday, officials, interfaith leaders and residents across the Bay Area gathered to honor the lives lost on 9/11, the communities forever transformed and the veterans who served in the wars that followed in its wake. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12099245\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_008.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_008-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_008-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A San Francisco officer looks toward the stage during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Presidio’s Main Post in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2026. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“We remember when the towers fell, and the lives were lost,” said Rev. Staci Current, pastor of Temple United Methodist Church in San Francisco, speaking at an event in the city’s Presidio. “We remember the dust, the despair, the smoke, the grief. We remember this sense of vulnerability and shock. We remember that numbness that overwhelmed us as we watched our screen for hours and hours waiting for explanation or understanding that never came. We remember.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Katie Miller, a veteran and an ambassador for the Heart and Armor Foundation for Veterans Health, was a sophomore in high school when the towers went down. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“I remember very specifically walking into my parents’ room, and the news was on, and my dad said, ‘We’re going to war.’I think back to it now and that day changed the entire course of my life,” said Miller, who joined the military as soon as she graduated from college and served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In the aftermath of the attacks, Miller said she felt a sense of “true patriotism.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It just felt like everyone was together and we all had a common bond,” Miller said. “I think grief does that to people in many different ways.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>In the South Bay, residents and officials planned to hold an event on Friday at 6:45 p.m. before the Los Gatos High School varsity football game at Helm Field, 20 High School Court. The event will honor high school alumni Bingham and Todd Beamer, who were also on Flight 93 and took part in the passenger revolt against the hijackers. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The event will include a military jet flyover, recognition of their families and a newly relocated 9/11 memorial plaque. Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-San José, and Los Gatos Mayor Rob Moore are scheduled to speak.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Bingham, Beamer and Flight 11 flight attendant Betty Ann Ong were among the Bay Area victims of the attacks. But the ripple effects were felt across the region. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Army veteran Andre Rogers spoke on Friday about how finding ways to serve his community after leaving the military helped him adjust to civilian life. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Serving as a civilian has been good for my soul. Purpose helps me heal. Even when you are tired, discouraged, doing something for others always makes life feel better,” Rogers said. “It’s better to give blessings than to receive them.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12099246\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_012.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_012-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/091126_911_25YearsOn_GH_012-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi poses for a photo with Vietnam War veteran Mickey Kwok during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Presidio’s Main Post in San Francisco on Sept. 11, 2026. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Kashif Abdullah, a veteran and the principal of the San Francisco Islamic School, described the ways that 9/11 changed life in America for Muslims, many of whom experienced a wave of Islamophobia after the attacks and the subsequent “War on Terror.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“As the principal of an Islamic school, the only one in the city, I must also acknowledge that our students inherited a different part of the 911 story,” Abdullah said. “Muslim Americans experienced suspicion, discrimination and hatred after the attacks.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Abdullah emphasized the importance of remembering these events in their entirety, because learning about the attacks and their aftermath “teaches us what can happen when fear becomes stronger than our commitment to one another.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“That may be one of the greatest lessons of Sept. 11,” Abdullah said. “Do not allow fear to decide who your neighbor is. 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This week, New York City officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/09/25-years-later--mamdani-administration-opens-city-s-9-11-records\">released \u003c/a>previously sealed records documenting air quality concerns after 9/11.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Crispen, whose team spent almost a week on the “pile” — the massive heap of scrap metal at Ground Zero — said several of the folks who went with him can’t attend one of San Francisco’s 9/11 memorials on Friday because of lung issues and other health problems.\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/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12099120\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People walk past One World Trade Center and the Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan on Sept. 10, 2026, in New York City, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. 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How did you get deployed?\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dean Crispen:\u003c/strong> Even before the first tower had collapsed, we decided we were going. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>We had a group of members who had a lot of training in urban search and rescue. We had all just completed some courses on this. We were a little hesitant because we didn’t want to intrude. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>We weren’t sure we were accepted there, but we received nothing but positive feedback saying, ‘Come here as soon as you can. Bring your turnouts and your dress uniform.’ \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>At first we were taken aback by what the dress uniform piece was. 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This week, New York City officials \u003ca href=\"https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/09/25-years-later--mamdani-administration-opens-city-s-9-11-records\">released \u003c/a>previously sealed records documenting air quality concerns after 9/11.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Crispen, whose team spent almost a week on the “pile” — the massive heap of scrap metal at Ground Zero — said several of the folks who went with him can’t attend one of San Francisco’s 9/11 memorials on Friday because of lung issues and other health problems.\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/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12099120\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/WorldTradeCenterNYGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People walk past One World Trade Center and the Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan on Sept. 10, 2026, in New York City, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. 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"content": "\n\u003cp>Blasting the “rent emergency” driving up evictions across \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/san-francisco\">San Francisco\u003c/a>, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a $30 million package of reforms on Thursday morning to keep families in their homes. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Today, most San Franciscans feel our city is finally moving in the right direction, but many are also asking whether they can still afford to live here,” Lurie said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-unveils-sweeping-package-with-immediate-actions-to-address-san-franciscos-rent-emergency\">statement\u003c/a> memorializing the \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/live/SLkYNFthvlo\">speech\u003c/a> he gave this morning in the city’s Alamo Square Park. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Signs of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12098307/the-price-of-raising-kids-in-the-bay\">affordability crisis in San Francisco\u003c/a> are everywhere. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/national-rent-data\">new data\u003c/a> from online rental service Apartment List, the city led the nation in “fastest year-over-year rent growth,” at 11%. San José, it should be noted, is in second place at 7.9% growth.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Citing the wave of high-paying tech jobs and ensuing housing frenzy \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097632/chatbots-data-centers-and-surveillance-5-silicon-valley-bills-land-on-newsoms-desk\">sparked by the AI boom\u003c/a>, the company said that San Francisco rents are up a \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmentlist.com/rent-report/ca/san-francisco\">staggering\u003c/a> 25.6% in just the last year — numbers that it said are “far outpacing all other markets in the country.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It is absolutely an emergency,” Meg Heisler, policy director San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition, said in an interview Thursday with KQED, underscoring the need for “enforcement that reflects the gravity of the crisis we’re in.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1391\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/GettyImages-2250030108-scaled-e1789077751622.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078788\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building on Dec. 4, 2025, in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“But we also know that most tenants are forced out before they ever get to court,” Heisler said, pointing to harassment, eviction threats and illegal rent increases. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“That is a whole universe of things that we think need to be addressed in addition to any proposals put forward today,” she added.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>San Francisco already \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11971908/as-california-evictions-boom-whether-tenants-get-lawyers-depends-on-where-they-live\">provides an attorney\u003c/a> to all tenants facing eviction, but the reform package that Lurie announced on Thursday earmarks $3 million to expand the right to counsel for 400 San Francisco households who previously would have received only partial representation, according to the city’s announcement.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Compared with those who receive “limited-scope representation,” Lurie’s office said tenants who receive “full-scope legal representation were 39% more likely to remain in their homes.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another tack of the new reforms addresses discriminatory or other illegal renting practices, something City Attorney David Chiu laid out at the press conference with the mayor.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Everyday San Franciscans cannot afford to live here, and even those paying astronomical rents are getting evicted,” Chiu said in a statement. “This is not sustainable, and renters need help. Our renter protection laws can only help if tenants know about them and they are enforced. My office is bringing a renewed focus on weeding out systemic bad behavior that forces people out of their homes.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>To drive awareness for both tenants and owners of what housing laws mandate, primarily about evictions, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is launching a $1 million education campaign.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder is behind a new reform aimed at stopping evictions for renters who have fallen only a bit behind on rent. Unless the tenant is one month late or more, the new law would bar their eviction on the basis of nonpayment.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another prong of the reform package gives a 25% bump to payouts for displaced tenants under the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/117540/the-ellis-act-and-san-francisco-evictions-a-primer\">Ellis Act\u003c/a>, amounting to nearly $3,000 per person.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For tenant advocates at the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition, however, they want to see the Ellis Act fully repealed, along with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/costa-hawkins\">Costa Hawkins\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Speaking on KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101915202/sf-renters-face-buyout-offers-and-evictions-as-ai-boom-sends-prices-soaring\">Forum\u003c/a> this week, eviction defense lawyer Tuesday Thornton said that the Ellis Act “incentivizes landlords to empty out buildings and essentially convert rent-controlled units to housing for the rich.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12088408\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People rally in front of 1120 Jackson St. in San Francisco to protest evictions and rent hikes proposed by the property’s new owner, on June 22, 2026. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If tenants organize, they can fight,” she said. “They can stay housed for longer, but the Ellis Act does need to be repealed or reformed to stop incentivizing these kinds of evictions.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie billed the tenant-protection package on Thursday as a component of his Family Opportunity Agenda, the two pillars of which are childcare assistance and affordable housing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Most of the $30 million infusion from the city will go toward filling the gap of \u003ca href=\"https://sfha.org/about/news-updates/end-emergency-housing-voucher-ehv-program\">expiring\u003c/a> federal vouchers that have been a lifeline to more than \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/data--emergency-housing-vouchers\">900 people\u003c/a> in San Francisco since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Donald Trump and his U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that the $5 billion voucher program would expire at the end of 2026, four years earlier than originally envisioned.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie said Thursday that some 650 “extremely low-income households” will benefit now from the $27 million being unlocked by the city’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The San Francisco Apartment Association, which advocates for landlords, said it has fought with the city in the past over reforms that encroach illegally on state law, and may do so again 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/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12069627\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A “For Rent” sign hangs in the window of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. 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According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/national-rent-data\">new data\u003c/a> from online rental service Apartment List, the city led the nation in “fastest year-over-year rent growth,” at 11%. San José, it should be noted, is in second place at 7.9% growth.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Citing the wave of high-paying tech jobs and ensuing housing frenzy \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12097632/chatbots-data-centers-and-surveillance-5-silicon-valley-bills-land-on-newsoms-desk\">sparked by the AI boom\u003c/a>, the company said that San Francisco rents are up a \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmentlist.com/rent-report/ca/san-francisco\">staggering\u003c/a> 25.6% in just the last year — numbers that it said are “far outpacing all other markets in the country.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“It is absolutely an emergency,” Meg Heisler, policy director San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition, said in an interview Thursday with KQED, underscoring the need for “enforcement that reflects the gravity of the crisis we’re in.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1391\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/04/GettyImages-2250030108-scaled-e1789077751622.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12078788\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An apartment for rent sign hangs outside of an apartment building on Dec. 4, 2025, in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“But we also know that most tenants are forced out before they ever get to court,” Heisler said, pointing to harassment, eviction threats and illegal rent increases. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“That is a whole universe of things that we think need to be addressed in addition to any proposals put forward today,” she added.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>San Francisco already \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11971908/as-california-evictions-boom-whether-tenants-get-lawyers-depends-on-where-they-live\">provides an attorney\u003c/a> to all tenants facing eviction, but the reform package that Lurie announced on Thursday earmarks $3 million to expand the right to counsel for 400 San Francisco households who previously would have received only partial representation, according to the city’s announcement.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Compared with those who receive “limited-scope representation,” Lurie’s office said tenants who receive “full-scope legal representation were 39% more likely to remain in their homes.” \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another tack of the new reforms addresses discriminatory or other illegal renting practices, something City Attorney David Chiu laid out at the press conference with the mayor.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Everyday San Franciscans cannot afford to live here, and even those paying astronomical rents are getting evicted,” Chiu said in a statement. “This is not sustainable, and renters need help. Our renter protection laws can only help if tenants know about them and they are enforced. My office is bringing a renewed focus on weeding out systemic bad behavior that forces people out of their homes.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>To drive awareness for both tenants and owners of what housing laws mandate, primarily about evictions, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is launching a $1 million education campaign.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder is behind a new reform aimed at stopping evictions for renters who have fallen only a bit behind on rent. Unless the tenant is one month late or more, the new law would bar their eviction on the basis of nonpayment.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Another prong of the reform package gives a 25% bump to payouts for displaced tenants under the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/117540/the-ellis-act-and-san-francisco-evictions-a-primer\">Ellis Act\u003c/a>, amounting to nearly $3,000 per person.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>For tenant advocates at the San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition, however, they want to see the Ellis Act fully repealed, along with \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/costa-hawkins\">Costa Hawkins\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Speaking on KQED’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101915202/sf-renters-face-buyout-offers-and-evictions-as-ai-boom-sends-prices-soaring\">Forum\u003c/a> this week, eviction defense lawyer Tuesday Thornton said that the Ellis Act “incentivizes landlords to empty out buildings and essentially convert rent-controlled units to housing for the rich.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12088408\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/06/260622-SF-CHINATOWN-TENANT-RALLY-MD-08-KQED-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">People rally in front of 1120 Jackson St. in San Francisco to protest evictions and rent hikes proposed by the property’s new owner, on June 22, 2026. (Martin do Nascimento/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If tenants organize, they can fight,” she said. “They can stay housed for longer, but the Ellis Act does need to be repealed or reformed to stop incentivizing these kinds of evictions.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie billed the tenant-protection package on Thursday as a component of his Family Opportunity Agenda, the two pillars of which are childcare assistance and affordable housing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Most of the $30 million infusion from the city will go toward filling the gap of \u003ca href=\"https://sfha.org/about/news-updates/end-emergency-housing-voucher-ehv-program\">expiring\u003c/a> federal vouchers that have been a lifeline to more than \u003ca href=\"https://www.sf.gov/data--emergency-housing-vouchers\">900 people\u003c/a> in San Francisco since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Donald Trump and his U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that the $5 billion voucher program would expire at the end of 2026, four years earlier than originally envisioned.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Lurie said Thursday that some 650 “extremely low-income households” will benefit now from the $27 million being unlocked by the city’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The San Francisco Apartment Association, which advocates for landlords, said it has fought with the city in the past over reforms that encroach illegally on state law, and may do so again 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/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12069627\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/024_SanFrancisco_Housing_07292021_qed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A “For Rent” sign hangs in the window of an apartment building in Nob Hill in San Francisco on July 29, 2021. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“SFAA has been in conversation with members of the Board of Supervisors on many aspects of the legislative package, and remains committed to striking the right balance between offering reasonable tenant protections and enhancing awareness about existing laws,” Charley Goss, the group’s government affairs spokesperson, said in a statement. “The city should do so without inappropriately punishing rental property owners for an issue beyond their control — that San Francisco’s housing shortage has created high asking rents.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Landlords frame the lack of housing in the city as the root of the crisis, with San Francisco delivering just 2,000 to 3,000 new units a year, inching toward its goal of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11993902/san-francisco-mayoral-candidates-agree-bold-action-is-needed-on-housing-what-are-their-proposals\">82,000 new homes by 2031\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“The city has not been building enough housing that it needs to meet the growing demand,” Joshua Howard, executive vice president of the California Apartment Association, told Forum. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, costs from regulatory compliance, rent control, maintenance, insurance and construction “are rising at more than 1.6%, which is the annual allowable rent increase from the Rent Board,” Howard said. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Thornton, the tenant advocate, balked at the claim of landlords not being able to keep up with costs.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Rent-controlled units that are subject to the Rent Board’s jurisdiction in San Francisco — owners of those units are able to pass on operation and maintenance costs to their tenants, but they have to prove that their costs actually exceed the amount of allowable rent increase that year,” she said. “Landlords are able to capture those amounts.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Howard, speaking for the landlord group, meanwhile put an asterisk on that $4,000 monthly rent figure for a one-bedroom apartment.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Noting that such averages are skewed by the “larger, newer Class A properties,” Howard quoted U.S. Census Bureau figures that show median rent in San Francisco is about $2,476 a month.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Census Bureau data tells us that, on average, the San Francisco renter household is spending 24% to 25% of its income on rent,” Howard said. “That is far below the HUD standard of 30% and the national average of 30%. So we can talk about affordability. Let’s talk about the data, but let’s also recognize that San Francisco renters, on average, spend a smaller share of their household income on rent than renters nationally.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Thornton said, on the other hand, that those figures underscore the difficulty that service workers and public sector employees face in a city where average incomes are so high. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“If you need $160,000 to live in a one-bedroom, who are we building a city for?” she said. “I don’t think that that’s something to celebrate. I think that’s telling a really horrifying story of displacement. And I want to live in a city where everyone can thrive. I don’t think it’s a functional society if people are terrified of losing their housing at any moment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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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. 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",
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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>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>New data shows \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/bart\">BART\u003c/a> has seen a massive drop in crime, something the agency credits to the one-year anniversary of its next-generation fare gates.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The agency reported Tuesday that, for every million trips, crimes against riders (such as robbery, aggravated assault, rape and homicide) fell \u003ca href=\"https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2026/news20260908\">67%\u003c/a> between December 2024 and June 2026. 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. 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\u003c/div>\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 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=\"12098711\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-14-KQED.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098711\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-14-KQED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-14-KQED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/260908-BARTFAREEVASION-NG-14-KQED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin speaks at a press conference on Sept. 8, 2026, at the Powell Street station in San Francisco. 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. (Nina Glick/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“ Not only is crime less frequent on BART, but because of that drop my officers are able to respond more quickly to the emergencies that we do need to address,” BART Police Chief Kevin Franklin said, calling the fare gates a “force multiplier.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Franklin added that people who commit crimes on BART tend to also be fare evaders, although he did not provide a specific statistic. 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. 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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. 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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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"content": "\n\u003cp>Crypto billionaire \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12042515/sf-crypto-billionaire-wants-to-donate-millions-for-police-drones-surveillance-efforts\">Chris Larsen\u003c/a> poured a record $500,000 into the campaign to elect Theo Ellington, a moderate Democrat, to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors this week, according to \u003ca href=\"https://campaign.sfethics.org/elections/2026-11-03/recent_contributions\">new finance filings\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The donation is believed to be the largest in San Francisco history to a third-party supporting a single candidate. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Larsen made the contribution, \u003ca href=\"https://sfstandard.com/2026/09/03/larsen-half-million-donation-supporting-ellington-supervisor/\">first reported\u003c/a> by \u003cem>The San Francisco Standard\u003c/em>, through a newly created political action committee called From the Neighborhood, For the City, Supporting Theo Ellington for District 10 Supervisor 2026. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>While individuals are limited to donating just $500 directly to a single candidate, donors routinely pour larger amounts into PACs. 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. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This is far beyond what we normally see,” Michelson said. “Any time you see a large donation — especially when it seems like it’s overly large, given the size and competitiveness of a race — it raises questions about whether somebody is having or could potentially have undue influence.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>She said that’s especially a concern for “low-information races” like supervisor races, in which voters are generally less informed and rely more on name recognition. \u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“You’re just more able to tell people that you’re running and get out there and advertise your campaign,” Michelson said.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Money doesn’t always win, but money almost always wins,” she continued.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/sjohnson\">\u003cem>Sydney Johnson\u003c/em>\u003c/a> \u003cem>contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n",
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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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"content": "\n\u003cp>Ken Kesey’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/139463/ken-kesey-and-the-merry-pranksters-a-celebration-of-going-further\">school bus\u003c/a> — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city’s famed hippie movement.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“Forever Grateful/Golden Gate Park” opens Saturday and will also feature the \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/grateful-dead-60th-anniversary-san-francisco-a607472bd5a08bec5d9409ea6f6b0a4d\">Grateful Dead\u003c/a> frontman \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12051030/30-years-after-his-death-a-reflection-on-grateful-dead-jerry-garcias-political-legacy\">Jerry Garcia\u003c/a>’s BMW, which remains in mint condition and has never been displayed publicly.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The two iconic artifacts will anchor an exhibition that immerses visitors in the colors, sounds and sights of the counterculture that flourished in San Francisco in the 1960s.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Kesey rode the bus dubbed “Furthur” during the cross-country trip by the late author and his Merry Band of Pranksters to expand human consciousness through art, music and mind-altering drugs.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/AP26246754382087-scaled-e1788557678942.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098539\"/>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eric Pirone looks into Ken Kesey’s psychedelic bus “Furthur” where it will be displayed at the Forever Grateful exhibit presented by the Haight Street Art Center at the County Fair Building in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Sept. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This invites people to communicate and connect around art, music, and activism,” said Kelly Harris, executive director of the Haight Street Art Center, which organized the exhibition. “In this day and age, when we need something to bridge community, we know that this space allows for that to happen and Furthur is the portal.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A celebration of hippie love, activism\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The exhibition aims to celebrate the city’s history of hippie love and activism at a time when San Francisco is grappling with widening economic inequality fueled by an AI-driven technology boom, and the nation confronts deepening political divisions and collective fatigue.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Formed in 1965, the Grateful Dead is synonymous with San Francisco and its counterculture. Members lived in a dirt-cheap Victorian in the Haight and later became a significant part of 1967’s \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/0afc13ab32e2468ab869590bb38b0bf5\">Summer of Love\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>And it all started with the bus.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Kesey bought the bus with the proceeds from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” In 1964, the writer and his friends drove it on a marijuana and LSD-fueled journey from coast to coast, helping introduce Americans to the emerging psychedelic scene.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp>That history-making road trip was later recounted in Tom Wolfe’s 1968 bestseller, “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Upon their return to California, Kesey, who as a student had been a guinea pig for government tests of the mind-altering drug, shared his experiences at a series of parties at his home in the hills above Stanford University that became known as the “acid tests.”\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>The parties featured a local bar band called The Warlocks, which turned into the Grateful Dead. The bus became a defining feature of the “acid tests” as Kesey and his friends took the parties on the road, mainly around the Bay Area.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>“This entire exhibit, it’s a very layered story of the Grateful Dead and their influence, their phenomenon, and their impact on communities, on society, on people, and how their legacy still lives on,” said Renee de Cossio, director of exhibitions at the Haight Street Art Center.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Deadheads can recite why they fell in love with the music, how it happened and the moment it all clicked. They embrace something just as important as the music itself — the community that comes together at a Dead show.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibit immerses visitors in counterculture\u003c/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Visitors will be invited to record their first encounter with the counterculture — whether it was becoming a Deadhead, as the band’s fans are called, while Garcia was still alive, discovering the band after his death, or experiencing the Grateful Dead for the first time through the exhibition.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>Actors with the Third Rail Projects, a New York-based experiential performance company, will guide visitors through part of the exhibit, including a dark tunnel full of mirrors that leads into booths where they will start conversations with the audience.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cp>They will then lead small groups to experience a liquid light show, a 1960s art form that mixes liquids of different densities in watch glasses and projects colorful, shifting psychedelic patterns onto every space of a room, creating the sensation of being inside a giant, multicolor lava lamp.\u003c/p>\n\n\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 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=\"12098541\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/AP26246754388683-2000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12098541\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/AP26246754388683-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/AP26246754388683-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/AP26246754388683-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/09/AP26246754388683-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" />\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The interior of Ken Kesey’s psychedelic bus “Furthur” is shown while displayed at the Forever Grateful exhibit presented by the Haight Street Art Center at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park, Sept. 1, 2026, in San Francisco. 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