San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie gives his State of the City at the Angelo J. Rossi Playground near the Inner Richmond. Jan. 15, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie delivered his State of the City address on Thursday morning, highlighting a year marked by changes across the city.
"We're a city on the rise," Lurie told the crowd, who had gathered outdoors at the Angelo J. Rossi Playground near the Inner Richmond. "And that's thanks to you."
The mayor’s address comes after a year in which his administration rolled out several initiatives, particularly focused on crime and small business.
According to police data, San Francisco reported a 25% overall drop in crime in 2025. Officials say violent crime has fallen to levels not seen since the 1950s.
The city has also seen major developments in education and business. Vanderbilt University announced this week that it plans to open a new campus in San Francisco’s Design District by next year, bringing more than 1,000 students to the area.
Union Square has undergone changes as well. In November, the mayor announced that Macy’s would remain open after previously being slated to close.
New businesses have also opened around the city. A Taco Bell Cantina opened Jan. 1 at Fisherman’s Wharf, and a new public plaza is under construction on the former site of Alioto’s restaurant. The plaza is expected to open by summer.