What's up San Francisco! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Salsa Classes October 2026: 4-Week Progressive Salsa Dance Lessons SF and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bay Area to be even hotter Sunday as advisories expand across region (sfchronicle.com) — San Francisco is under a National Weather Service heat advisory through Sunday night, with downtown temperatures already in the 90s and warmer conditions expected into midweek. Local spots like Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach and the Presidio are unusually hot, and residents are urged to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, limit midday exertion and be mindful of reduced air quality under a Spare the Air alert.
2. Sean Arayasirikul (uci.edu) — A long list of Sean Arayasirikul's research highlights how San Francisco and the Bay Area have become central to studying HIV, substance use, mental health, and discrimination among transgender women and other sexual and gender minorities. Many studies focus on local access to care, PrEP use, housing, violence, and digital health tools, offering insights that can inform services and advocacy in San Francisco communities.
3. New York City Alongside San Francisco, Seattle and More Reveal Uneven US Tourism as Visitor Trends Diverge in 2026 (travelandtourworld.com) — San Francisco is projected to welcome 24.2 million visitors in 2026, with $9.9 billion in visitor spending and strong convention business at Moscone Center supporting local hotels and restaurants. While New York faces weather-related setbacks and weaker international arrivals, San Francisco's forecast shows growing international visitation and higher room revenues, underscoring a relatively resilient local tourism economy.
4. Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for 'full arms embargo' on Israel - Caribbean Entertainment Roundup – Reggae, Dancehall, Soca And More (caribbeanetroundup.com) — San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan, running to replace Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, is calling for a full U.S. arms embargo on Israel and opposing Iron Dome funding. Her opponent, State Senator Scott Wiener, also criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza while rejecting military aid, making this a closely watched race with sharp foreign-policy contrasts for local voters.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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