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In today's newsletter:
From pillow fights to goat cuddles, rethink Valentineās Day plans
SFPD plans overnight DUI saturation patrol before Valentineās weekend
49ers defender shot on Mission Street, SFPD hunting for suspect
Also on today's calendar: Crissy Field Cleanup and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What do you call a cow that you canāt see? š¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
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Wednesday: Windy with showers, with a high of 59 and low of 50 degrees.
Thursday: A shower in the morning; fog, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
Friday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 7 Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day In The Bay Area (patch.com) ā San Francisco residents still looking for Valentineās plans can choose from a revived pillow fight at Embarcadero Plaza, a playful singles party, an anti-love comedy show, and even free goat cuddling at The Crossing at East Cut. The roundup also highlights nearby Bay Area options like a coffee jam in Rodeo and a cake-and-sip event in Vallejo, offering both romantic and self-care friendly ways to spend the holiday.
2. San Francisco Police Will Increase DUI Enforcement Ahead Of Valentine's Day Weekend (patch.com) ā San Francisco drivers are being warned that police will step up DUI enforcement citywide from Friday evening to early Saturday morning ahead of Valentineās Day. Officers will run a saturation patrol looking for signs of impairment, with specially trained staff evaluating suspected drunk drivers and reminding residents that convictions can bring steep fines, license suspension, and lasting embarrassment.
3. 49ers DL Keion White Shot In SF, Undergoes Surgery (patch.com) ā San Francisco readers are learning more about 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was shot in the ankle early Monday on Mission Street and rushed by SFPD officers to a local hospital for surgery. Police say his injuries are not life- or career-threatening, the shooter is still unknown, and the Strategic Investigation Unit is actively working the case, echoing a similar downtown San Francisco shooting involving teammate Ricky Pearsall in 2024.
4. S.F. city attorney warns: Mayor Lurie's new āsobering center' is legally risky (missionlocal.org) ā San Franciscoās planned sobering center at 444 Sixth St. is facing serious legal questions, with the city attorney warning it may not meet state standards for detention facilities and could expose the city to lawsuits. Supervisors are weighing a $14 million operating deal as officials debate whether intoxicated people can legally be held there without full medical and safety services in place.
5. SDSU alum encourages women in STEM (sdsucollegian.com) ā A principal scientist at Amgen, the biopharmaceutical company based in San Francisco, is using her SDSU training to advance pre-clinical drug development while mentoring future scientists. She shares how her global academic journey, perseverance, and curiosity shaped her STEM career and offers practical encouragement for women and students pursuing demanding science paths.
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Crissy Field Cleanup
610 Old Old Mason St, SF
9:00 am
Filbert Steps Cleanup
202 Filbert St, SF
3:00 pm
Steven Lugerner's SLUGish Ensemble
400 Eddy St, SF
7:00 pm
Dear San Francisco
678 Green St, SF
7:30 pm
SO THIS SUCKS: The Annual Anti Valentine's Day Show from About Last Night
161 Erie St, SF
8:00 pm
Fort Miley Cleanup and Workday
, SF
10:00 am
Upper Polk Cleanup
2255 Polk St, SF
4:00 pm
Eva LAKE: Relics of Beauty
5:00 pm
Saturday Science ā Drop-in Science Workshop for Families ā February 2026
Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco
10:30 am
Afternoon Art ā Saturday Drop-In Workshop for Families ā February 2026
Randall Museum, 199 Museum Way, San Francisco
1:00 pm
Del Water Gap
The Masonic, 1111 California St, San Francisco
8:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
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Over the weekend in San Francisco:
- 36 cleanups organized citywide - 625 volunteers participated - 675 bags of trash picked up Not because of the Super Bowl or Earth Day, it's justā¦ (Nextdoor Inner Richmond E)
Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in San Francisco, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 10 minutes. Message from Finder: "We foundā¦ (Nextdoor Upper Noe)
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