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San Francisco, CA
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UPDATE: 2800 block of Francisco Street The gas leak has been shut off by Pacific Gas & Electric. Thank you to @PGE4Me for their fast response and excellent work getting this controlled. Next, crews will assess the damage to the building. There were no significant injuries. The only injuries were the original two from the collision: two adults who were evaluated by paramedics and did not require hospitalization. The shelter in place remains in effect. We will notify you when it is lifted. go.citizen.com/SrPGYQV3v7b
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
UPDATE 3: BART is providing mutual aid between Embarcadero and Balboa Park in both directions.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
UPDATE: Some eastbound KLM trains will provide service as far as Church Station before switching back to westbound service. Others will switchback after servicing Castro Station.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
**TRAFFIC ALERT-FREEWAY CLOSURE** FINAL REMINDER: All lanes of I-80 w/b (SFOBB) between 5th St & 15th St. will be closed tonight beginning Fri, Oct 23, 2026 @ 11pm thru Mon, Oct 26, @ 6am for Caltrans roadway repaving at this location.All vehicles from bridge must exit @ 5th St.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
Sunset Buzz: Inle, the Inner Sunset's only Burmese restaurant, has closed as its owners deal with health issues. A pizzeria from a Neapolitan pizza chef is on the way to replace it. by @junyao98 missionlocal.org/2026/10/sf-…
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
Big Scoop: San Francisco’s shuttered downtown mall has a buyer—and it’s a firm that's been quietly buying up buildings nearby. This is attempt #2 to sell the mall. The first buyer walked away. Will this one close? Only in @sfchronicle shorturl.at/iRZLV
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
Box Alarm - Appliance Fire - 3700 block Noriega Street: San Francisco Firefighters are currently on scene of an appliance fire in a business. Please avoid the area of Noriega between 44th ave and 45th ave due to emergency vehicles working and hose lines on the ground.
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ICYMI in Power Play: —Mayor Lurie met w/ + apologized to Brad Joseph Chapin, one of Manny's accusers —How Lurie favored student from his own posh alma mater for commission appointment —Another member of "The Squad" boosts Chan in SF's congressional race sfstandard.com/2026/10/21/po…
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“Just a block from Caltrain’s Fourth and King streets station, city leaders and employees from micromobility company Lime celebrated Lime’s new headquarters at 444 Townsend Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The ribbon itself was fittingly attached across Lime’s electric bike, glider, and scooter.” New from @Jerold_Chinn 👇 thevoicesf.org/electric-rent…
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Heads up: @CaltransD4 plans to close all westbound I-80 lanes between 5th and 15th streets this weekend from Friday, 10/23 at 11 p.m. through Monday, 10/26 at 6 a.m. 5th Street is the last exit before the closure. Plan your route before heading out and allow extra travel time. Detours and project updates: sfhighwayprojects.com Current traffic conditions: 511.org or quickmap.dot.ca.gov The schedule is weather-dependent. Check for updates before you travel.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
HeadsUp: From the E Excelsior Night Market returns to Ocean Avenue this Friday, October 23, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a minor reroute of the 49 Van Ness/Mission Route during the event. Details: sfmta.com/travel-updates/e-n…
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Replying to @Rmadjidi @SF311
Our staff are aware & working to get them repaired ASAP. The east up requires a special part that our vendor is trying to procure. West down has gearbox damage & the vendor has been informed. Elevator service b/t platform & mezzanine is still in service.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
ATTN: 6 Hayes/Parnassus blocked in both directions by Muni-involved collision at Hayes/Divisadero. No stops will be missed during the reroute.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
ATTENTION: Clipper customers currently cannot add value to their cards at transit agency ticket machines, the Clipper website, the Clipper app, mobile wallets, and Clipper retailers. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Jerold Chinn 陳景深 retweeted
FINAL UPDATE: Delay at Stonestown has cleared. IB #MOceanView resuming regular service.
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