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• K train goes off the rails
• Tuition-free City College guide
• San Francisco Historium Spotlight
• The Things To Do
On to the news.
K Ingleside Train Derailment Offers A Rare Sight

No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway. Read more »
Tuition-Free City College: What To Know And How To Enroll

By
Abby Sigler
Classes started on Aug. 19, but it's not too late to get in and get going. Read more »
Keeping You On The Road

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Step Back In Time: Gold Rush-Themed San Francisco Historium Spotlight On Tap

The Dickens Fair Creators are launching a one-weekend-only performance featuring historical figures and activities inspired by the Gold Rush. Read more »
From The E Night Market And Other Greater Ingleside Events For Aug. 18 – 24, 2026

From a variety show with an open mic to Parkapolooza, we curate these events to help you enjoy the best of the greater Ingleside. 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.
Ingleside Station Police Officers Raid Excelsior Gambling Den Again
By Alex Mullaney • Read more »
Outside Lands 2026: Bay Area Artists And Nonprofits Elevated At Festival
By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »
'We Make It Fun': Boyle Irish Dance Academy Opens On Ingleside's Ocean Avenue
By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »
From SF Kid To Board President: Aliya Chisti’s Journey Serving City College
By Anne Marie Kristoff • Read more »
THE LISTING
Real estate on the market you should know about.

This three-bed, two-bath house could be yours for $795,000.
EVENT PICKS
Hand-picked events from this week's Things To Do.
🎻 Little Night of Music: Sunnyside Summer Chamber Concert with Location TBA | Friday, 6 – 9 p.m. | Cost TBD | Sunnyside
Ingleside Gallery: SAUDADE Opening Reception at Ballast Coffee | Saturday, Noon – 3 p.m. | Collector Preview for $10, General Reception for Free, Both RSVP Required
🎸 Karen Segal Performance at Ocean Ale House | Sunday, 6 p.m. | No Cover | Ingleside

WORTH READING
Take some time to kick back and read these.
- S.F. police, sheriff’s deputies shattered city overtime records last year San Francisco Chronicle
- Housing advocates sue SF, saying it illegally carved SoMa out of state density law San Francisco Standard
- San Francisco’s $17.8 billion plan to save its waterfront hits new hurdles San Francisco Chronicle
- San Francisco selected to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game KRON4
- YIMBY leaders give Mayor Lurie a B- on housing. Mayor Mamdani? He gets an A- Mission Local
- ‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco CNN
- San Francisco Is Expanding Access to Free or Discounted Childcare. How Do Families Sign Up? KQED
- Interactive Jerry Garcia exhibit to premiere in The City San Francisco Examiner
- Even starter homes in SF are selling for double the asking price San Francisco Standard
- Growing Democratic Socialists of America SF behind housing ballot measure San Francisco Examiner
- City Hall Debate: Paperwork as a Burden, or Raw Material for Civic Engagement? San Francisco Public Press
- Public defenders accuse SF sheriff of hiding TV crew’s role in child exploitation sting San Francisco Standard
- I created the Great Highway compromise. Here’s why I’m voting against it in November San Francisco Chronicle
- Valkyries to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game in San Francisco SFGate
- ABC sues FCC on behalf of SF's KGO-TV over 'deeply un-American' actions SFGate
- Why did Flock get a private investigator license? San Francisco Standard
- Why S.F. neighborhoods are up in arms over new environmental rankings that could cost them money CalMatters
- Little Original Joe’s burger and tenders are so loved, they’re getting their own S.F. restaurant San Francisco Chronicle
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