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SFNEWS TODAYNeighborhoods · Staff byline
Claire Donovan is an SF News Today staff byline covering the Sunset, Richmond and westside neighborhoods. This profile collects reporting on families, merchants, transit, parks, housing and local government.
Public Safety · Outer Sunset
The mountain lion seen around 44th Avenue and Ulloa Street Friday morning was tranquilized and taken into state wildlife custody. Researchers fitted it with a satellite collar before a planned return to the wild.
Events · Outer Richmond
The free Outer Richmond arts event runs Sept. 12, with Balboa and 37th Avenue closed for much of the day and reroutes on the 18 and 31.
Events · Richmond District
The Richmond District’s Autumn Moon Festival returns to Clement Street Sept. 12 with food, performances and family activities. City documents call for a six-hour festival plus a much longer street closure.
Election 2026 · Campaign finance
One committee backing Mayor Daniel Lurie’s three City Hall measures reported about $9.38 million as of Aug. 24. A separate Muni campaign lists $500,000 each from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Election 2026 · Great Highway
The measure would restore weekday driving only on the Lincoln-to-Sloat segment. The road south of Sloat is not coming back, and coastal permits and physical work would still be required.