🟧 A Critical Clinic You've Never Heard Of // Delivery Driver Dies

The hidden OMI Family Center A Mental Health Lifeline. Plus:

• City College Arts Center Approved
• Delivery driver dies at City College
• Bicyclist killed on Alemany ID'd

On to the news.

Alex Mullaney
The Light's editor since 2008.

Exclusive: City College's $180M Arts Center Wins Approval

Officials said contracts are in place and the groundbreaking is set for late January. Read more »

'There is Help': OMI Family Center A Mental Health Lifeline

The Ocean Avenue facility offers a variety of programs for the residents of Ocean View-Merced Heights-Ingleside and beyond. Read more »

Delivery Driver Dies After Being Pinned Between Truck And Gate At City College

San Francisco Police Department personnel rendered aid, but the man was declared dead at the scene. Read more »

Bicyclist Killed On Alemany Boulevard In November ID'd

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the identity of the victim on Wednesday. Read more »

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

If you missed any of The Light's stories last week, pour some coffee, take some time out and dive in.

Red Lanes, Left Turn Restrictions Coming To Ingleside's Ocean Avenue

By Alex Mullaney • Read more »

The Ingleside Light Wins San Francisco Press Club Awards

By Alex Mullaney • Read more »

Inglesider Geri Hunt Finds Joy In Dog Walking

By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »

A Gallery Named Ingleside Finds A Home In West Portal

By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »

THE LISTING

This four-bed, three-bath home offers ocean views and natural lighting. It could be yours for $1,828,000.

THINGS TO DO

A selection of happenings from our weekly events newsletter.

🏀 City College Rams Women’s Basketball Golden Gate Classic at City College of San Francisco Wellness Center | Thursday, 3 p.m. | Tickets from $7 to $12 | Ingleside

🎤 Trixie Rasputin Performance at The Halfway Club | Friday, 5 p.m. | No Cover | Crocker-Amazon

🍵Holiday Afternoon Tea at Ingleside Branch Library | Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m. | Free | Ingleside

❄️ Winter Solstice Sunrise Ceremony at Hummingbird Farm | Sunday, 7 a.m. – noon | Free | Crocker-Amazon

❄️ Winter Walk at Union Square Park | Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Free | Union Square

WORTH READING

• S.F. needs to cut spending by $400M. Here’s the mayor’s austerity plan Mission Local
• BART is weeks away from increasing its fares KRON
• San Francisco's Stern Grove festival teases first 2026 artist SFGATE
• Crime in San Francisco is declining even faster than other cities. Will the trend continue? San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
• S.F. driver charged with murder in Ingleside hit-and-run that killed 88-year-old woman San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
• ‘A matter of time’: Fatal stabbing at S.F. General came after years of sanctions and warnings San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
• Muni may raise fees for parking as it stares down a deficit. But some violations will cost less San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
• San Francisco lawmakers vote to create reparations fund for Black residents without initial funding ABC7
• It costs $1M to build an S.F. affordable housing unit. How developers say they can do it for $350K San Francisco Chronicle (Metered Paywall)
• The dangerous fantasy of upzoning 48hills

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