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Mystery 'Marina Park' Flyers Blanket the Neighborhood — Nobody Knows Who Made Them

AI-generated leaflets promoting a car-free Marina Boulevard and 900-plus new homes have appeared across the Marina District, but the group named on them has no record with city ethics regulators.

Thousands of leaflets appeared on windshields and doorsteps across the Marina District over the past week, promoting a proposal to permanently close all four lanes of Marina Boulevard to private vehicles and build more than 900 homes on the freed-up land. The flyers show families walking through a car-free waterfront park with an unobstructed view of the Golden Gate Bridge and describe the concept as directly inspired by the Sunset Dunes conversion of the Great Highway.

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Safeway Federal Lawsuit Presses On as City's 90-Day Approval Clock Winds Down

With the Planning Department on a ministerial deadline expiring around mid-November, the federal suit challenging the 848-unit Marina Safeway project on contamination and streamlining grounds remains before the court.

The federal lawsuit filed September 11 against the proposed Marina Safeway redevelopment remains active in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The suit was brought by the YesAND Foundation, Neighborhoods United San Francisco, and four Marina District residents, and names developer Align Real Estate Partners, the city of San Francisco, its…

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Fall Dredge Is Under Way at the Marina Yacht Harbor; Channel Open With Caution

SF Rec & Park's October 15 weekly harbor update confirms the long-anticipated fall dredging began at the West Entry Channel on or after October 13, with work expected to run through November.

The fall dredging episode at the San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor's West Entry Channel is now under way, according to the SF Recreation and Parks Department's weekly harbor update published October 15.

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The week ahead

Marina & Pacific Heights · forecast issued October 16, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 81°58° Sunny
  2. Sat 76°57° Sunny
  3. Sun 64°53° Sunny
  4. Mon 60°54° Mostly Sunny
  5. Tue 60°54° Chance Light Rain
  6. Wed 63°55° Slight Chance Light Rain
  7. Thu 62°54° Mostly Sunny

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Friday, October 16

Fort Mason Night Market — October Edition

The monthly outdoor night market from Fort Mason Center, Off the Grid, and West Coast Craft returns tonight, combining local artisans, food vendors, and live music on the historic waterfront campus. Free admission, all ages welcome.

  • Location:Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd, Marina District
  • Time:5:00 PM–10:00 PM
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Tuesday, November 3

SF General Election — District 2 Supervisor Race

Incumbent Supervisor Stephen Sherrill seeks a full four-year term against three challengers — Nicholas Berg, Guy McCoy, and Monthanus Ratanapakdee — in a ranked-choice election. Sherrill won the June special election with roughly 69 percent of the vote.

  • Location:District 2 (Marina District, Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, Presidio Heights)
  • Time:Polls open 7:00 AM
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Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8

San Francisco Coffee Festival — 10th Annual

The 10th annual SF Coffee Festival returns to Fort Mason with curated tastings from top roasters, diverse flavor explorations, and live entertainment over two days. Tickets from $31.65.

  • Location:Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Marina District
  • Time:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
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Thursday, November 12

Fort Mason Art: 'Points of Departure' — Life on the Water

Program 3 in Fort Mason Art's fall series offers a panel conversation and rare performance video celebrating the center's waterfront history as it charts toward its 50th anniversary in 2027. Reserve space at fortmason.org.

  • Location:Bayfront Theatre, Building B, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Marina District
  • Time:7:00 PM–8:30 PM
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Through Sunday, October 18

San Francisco Fall Show — 44th Edition: Métallique Chic

The West Coast's oldest international art, antiques, and design fair — now in its 44th year — brings more than 40 dealers from around the world together under the theme Métallique Chic, spotlighting gilded, silver, and chrome objects across centuries. General admission $23.18; sffallshow.org.

  • Location:Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, Marina District
  • Time:10:30 AM–7:00 PM Thu–Sat; 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Sun
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Sherrill Faces Three Challengers in November 3 District 2 Race

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill, who represents Marina, Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, and Presidio Heights, is seeking a full four-year term in the November 3 ranked-choice election. Sherrill was appointed to the seat in December 2024 after former Supervisor Catherine Stefani won election to the California State Assembly, and won a June…

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Community Directory

Italian & Deli

Marina District Landmark

A16

Southern Italian restaurant and pizzeria

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2026 destination on Chestnut Street, named after the Campanian highway, famous for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta, and an award-winning Italian wine list.

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Marina District Landmark

Delarosa

Roman-style pizzeria and bar

Beloved all-day casual dining destination on Chestnut Street serving Roman-style pizza, small plates, and craft cocktails from a heated parklet.

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Cow Hollow

Roma Antica

Italian restaurant

Highly rated Italian restaurant in the Marina and Cow Hollow area known for locally sourced ingredients, fresh pastas, and a late-night kitchen.

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Marina District Landmark

Lucca Delicatessen

Italian delicatessen

Family-owned Italian deli operating on Chestnut Street since 1929, known for giant hand-crafted sandwiches, fresh housemade ravioli, imported Italian goods, and aged cheese wheels.

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Marina District

Morella

Italian-Argentine restaurant

Chestnut Street restaurant blending Argentine and Italian culinary traditions with steaks, empanadas, and a late-night DJ experience on weekends.

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Seafood & American

Marina District

Causwells

American bistro and bar

Marina District staple since 2014 celebrated for its smash-style Americana cheeseburger, seasonal California cooking, and weekend brunch.

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Popi's Oysterette

Neighborhood oyster bar

Bustling raw bar on Chestnut Street serving fresh oysters, Dungeness crab rolls, and clam chowder with a daily 3–5 pm happy hour.

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Marina District Landmark

Izzy's Steaks & Chops

Classic American steakhouse

Family-owned Marina steakhouse since 1987, recently reopened after a full renovation with a refreshed menu of prime rib, strip steaks, and local seafood.

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Marina District

Pacific Catch

Seafood restaurant with Pacific Rim influences

Casual, family-friendly seafood restaurant on Chestnut Street offering Pacific Rim-influenced dishes from sushi to fish tacos to poke bowls.

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Other

Cow Hollow Landmark

Atelier Crenn

Three-Michelin-star French fine dining

Chef Dominique Crenn's three-Michelin-star flagship in Cow Hollow offering a poetic tasting menu of French-Californian cuisine focused on sustainable, seasonal sourcing.

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Marina District

Radhaus

Bavarian beer hall and restaurant

Alpine-style beer hall at Fort Mason Center with panoramic Golden Gate Bridge views, serving a California-inflected Bavarian menu of schnitzel, pretzels, and German beers.

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Vegetarian & Vegan

Marina District Landmark

Greens Restaurant

Landmark vegetarian restaurant

Pioneer vegetarian destination at Fort Mason since 1979, celebrated by the New York Times as the restaurant that established vegetarian cuisine in America, with sweeping bay views.

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Mexican & Latin American

Marina District

Tacolicious

Cal-Mex restaurant and bar

Lively Marina neighborhood staple serving creative Cal-Mex tacos, margaritas, and a curated tequila selection since 2010.

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Cow Hollow

Flores

Mexican restaurant and bar

Contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar on Union Street drawing crowds with inventive cocktails and modern interpretations of regional Mexican dishes.

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Bars & Wine Bars

Cow Hollow Landmark

Balboa Cafe

American bar and grill

Buzzy Cow Hollow see-and-be-seen institution serving classic American fare, burgers, and cocktails in a vibrant neighborhood bar setting.

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Cow Hollow

Brazen Head

American gastropub

Intimate late-night Cow Hollow neighborhood haunt hidden on Buchanan Street, renowned for quality burgers, local flavors, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

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Pacific Heights Landmark

Scopo Divino

Wine bar

Bay Area-voted wine bar of the year for eight-plus consecutive years, also celebrated for one of the best burgers in the Bay, open daily for dinner.

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Asian

Marina District

Blackwood

Thai-American fusion restaurant

Locally owned Marina and Cow Hollow favorite combining American and Thai flavors in a lively setting on Chestnut Street.

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Pacific Heights

Dumpling Story

Chinese dumpling restaurant

Popular Pacific Heights lunch and dinner spot presenting a creative menu of steamed and pan-fried dumplings in a stylishly designed space.

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Marina District

Viva Goa

Indian restaurant

Top-rated Indian restaurant in the Marina serving coastal Goan and South Indian cuisine in a warm, neighborhood-friendly setting.

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Pacific Heights Landmark

La Méditerranée

Mediterranean restaurant

Cozy, long-running Pacific Heights restaurant offering Eastern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine including halal saffron dishes, mezze, and a welcoming brunch.

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Pizza & Sandwiches

Pacific Heights

Pizzeria Delfina

Neapolitan pizzeria

Pacific Heights outpost of the acclaimed SF pizza brand, serving hand-stretched Neapolitan-style pies with blistered crusts and inventive seasonal toppings.

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Sources & Editorial Notes

Stories in My Town News are compiled from public sources, and with assistance from AI. Please verify important details at the cited source. All named individuals appear only in their publicly documented roles. Directory listings reflect publicly available contact information and are updated periodically.
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Mystery flyers push fake car-free 'Marina Park' plan. Nobody knows who made them

 ·  https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/15/marina-safeway-ai-nimby-flyers/

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New S.F. group launches legal fight over Marina Safeway project, city's housing approval process

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/marina-safeway-lawsuit-22431770.php

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S.F.'s Marina Safeway project clears key hurdle, moves closer to approval

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/marina-safeway-tower-approved-22387853.php

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S.F. Marina Safeway housing battle escalates as opponents raise contamination concerns

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sf-marina-safeway-environmental-concerns-22385747.php

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SF planners clear way for Align's controversial Marina Safeway project

 ·  https://therealdeal.com/san-francisco/2026/08/18/planners-clear-hurdle-for-aligns-marina-safeway/

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Marina Yacht Harbor Weekly Update — October 15, 2026

 ·  https://sfrecpark.org/1228/Marina-Yacht-Harbor

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Marina Improvement and Remediation Project — MIRP Approved by Rec Park Commission

 ·  https://sfrecpark.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2837

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San Francisco Fall Show goes Métallique Chic for 44th edition

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/arts-exhibits/article/san-francisco-fall-show-theme-22463206.php

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Fort Mason Night Market — October 2026

 ·  https://offthegrid.com/event/fort-mason-center

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Points of Departure Fall 2026 — Fort Mason Art

 ·  https://fortmason.org/event/fort-mason-art-points-of-departure-fall-2026/2026-09-24/

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San Francisco Coffee Festival 2026: 10th Annual Celebration at Fort Mason

 ·  https://sf.funcheap.com/san-francisco-coffee-festival-2026-10th-annual-celebration-fort-mason/

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San Francisco Bay Area Voter Guide 2026 — District 2

 ·  https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2026/california-sf-bay-area-voter-guide/

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At the Library: October 2026 Newsletter

 ·  https://sfpl.org/sites/default/files/2026-10/ATL_Oct26_online.pdf