Calm weekend, wet change next week

Enjoyable weather for the first weekend of November. Morning clouds and thick fog will erode away to sunny, unseasonably mild to warm temps. this afternoon. Highs will range from low 60s at the coast to low 80s inland. Rain returns next week

Huge turnout for SF's Castroween and Night Market

Castroween, a beloved tradition in San Francisco drew huge crowds to the Castro nieghborhood on Halloween night. The monthly Castro night market that normally takes place on Thursdays was changed to Halloween to coincide with this holiday celebration. It attracted people to the area early and appeared to boost businesses such as bars and restaurants.

Trump Administration ordered to use emergency funds for SNAP payments | West Coast Wrap

Two judges have ordered the Trump Administration to tap emergency funds to continue payments to food assistance recipients as the government shutdown continues into November. However, the administration argued that it couldn't use agriculture department reserves for the program unless Congress passes a budget, and President Trump blamed Democrats for keeping the shutdown going.

Boy paralyzed in Oakland shooting gets custom Halloween costume

There was a special Halloween reveal at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland on Friday: a custom-designed Mario Kart costume for Asa Luo, 10, that fits his wheelchair. Asa was paralyzed in 2023 after being struck by a stray bullet while out with his family.