San Francisco, CA
San Francisco’s population is bouncing back for the first time since losing tens of thousands in the post-pandemic exodus
San Francisco is seeing a trickle of people return to the city after losing tens of thousands of residents since 2020, according to a new estimate released by the state of California.
The city’s population grew by 4,925 people to 848,019 residents during the 12 months ended on June 30, according to a report released Tuesday by the state Department of Finance. Nearby regions including Silicon Valley also saw boosts in their population, driven by the arrival of international and domestic migrants.
The population gain is welcome news for a city that has seen an exodus of residents and retail businesses in recent years, plunging San Francisco into a worsening budget crisis. The population loss was driven by high housing costs and the rise of remote work, giving tech workers the ability to flee an urban center hit hard during the pandemic while still collecting Silicon Valley salaries.
H.D. Palmer, a spokesperson for the Department of Finance, called the news a “crushing blow” to critics of San Francisco who saw the city entering a so-called doom loop of fleeing residents and sinking tax revenue.
International migration had been hampered in recent years by restrictive federal immigration policy, but officials have begun approving the backlog of H-1B visas that piled up during the pandemic, opening the door for skilled foreign workers to move to the Bay Area, according to Palmer.
While population gains in the San Francisco Bay Area offered a bright spot in the Golden State, California’s overall population declined again in 2023 by 37,203 residents, marking the fourth consecutive year of losses. The state has seen a net drop of more than 430,000 people since 2020, leading to the loss of a congressional seat in 2021.
Several factors exacerbated by the pandemic are contributing to the state’s population decline, including a higher-than-normal death rate, a falling birth rate, a drop in international migration and more Californians moving to other states.
Still, the state’s population’s rate of decline slowed during the lastest fiscal year. And despite four years of drops, California remains the nation’s most populous state, with roughly 1 in 8 US residents calling it home.
San Francisco, CA
BART reports major delay between Daly City and San Francisco Airport, Millbrae stations
There is a major delay between the Daly City and Millbrae/San Francisco International Airport stations that started early Thursday morning, according to BART.
Around 5:20 a.m., BART said the major delay was due to an equipment problem on the track. SamTrans was providing bus service between Millbrae and Daly City on buses ECR and ECT, and bus 292 between SFO and Millbrae, BART said.
As of 7:18 a.m., BART reported normal service had resumed between Daly City and Millbrae/SFO stations with delays of 20 minutes.
On Wednesday night at Union Square in San Francisco, many from the Jewish community gathered to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah.
As the last candle was lit, the message of this holiday to overcome darkness with light had a special significance.
The Aisenberg family is not at the grand menorah lighting to just celebrate Hanukkah.
“This little boy and his baby brother were taken on October 7th 2023,” said Jackie Aisenberg.
The events of October 7th have left Jackie Aisenberg with a heavy heart. A pediatrician and a mother, she has fought to keep these children’s names in the spotlight, praying for their safe return.
“This is part of our luggage, everyday luggage,” said Jackie Aisenberg. “We need to be strong, we need to be proud and we need to speak out for them.”
Children have a special place in Jackie’s heart but she has also been impacted by the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans. The hope for 2025 is for peace and safety for everyone.
“As part of humanity, I don’t think this is pertaining in particular to necessarily to any ethnicity, or to any religion or to any people,” she said. “This is a matter of human values.”
“We never lose the hope, lost the hope or will lose the hope for a better world,” her husband Sergio Aisenberg added.
So as Hanukkah comes to an end, the Aisenberg family wants the message of standing strong and of light to resonate with people of all religions and beliefs.
“We need to stand together,” she said. “We’re Jewish people but it’s not just the Jewish people. It’s everybody who believes in humanity in open societies where we are free to stand for our values.”
The stars were out – literally – in practice reports for both the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers today.
In the final week of regular season football for both sides, here’s what Wednesday looks like:
DNP – Hjalte Froholdt (personal)
Limited – Kelvin Beachum (knee), Sean Murphy-Bunting (toe), Matt Prater (knee), Darius Robinson (calf), Mack Wilson Sr. (ankle/quad)
The Cardinals had a walk-through today and their report is merely an estimation.
Arizona today also announced running back James Conner would go on injured reserve.
DNP – Robert Beal Jr. (ankle), Nick Bosa (knee), Spencer Buford (calf), Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf), Leonard Floyd (shoulder), George Kittle (ankle), Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) Colton McKivitz (knee), Brock Purdy (elbow), Deebo Samuel (ribs/wrist), Isaac Yiadom (pelvis)
Limited – Ji’Aiyir Brown (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (illness/chest)
Full – Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring), Talanoa Hufanga (wrist)
Even with both teams eliminated from postseason contention, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has his sights set on finishing the year strong.
“That’s going to be your greatest confidence builder is winning games, but yeah, there’s no doubt you want to end the year playing good football. I know whether you’re in it or not, everybody’s trying to do that,” said Gannon.
“Then it just gives you another opportunity on Sunday to see what’s good, what’s not and how we can execute better. It’s a learning experience, but there’s no doubt we want to play well for our fans, play well for us, and win a game”
With Purdy already having been ruled out by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, the Cardinals are set to see former quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Sunday.
Gannon when asked if he preps for the 49ers’ system rather than Dobbs himself:
“Yeah, but the great coaches out there fit their people into that system. I know (49ers Head Coach) Kyle (Shanahan) will do that, so we have to be on it defensively because they’re going to give us some different things that they can do with ‘Dobbsy’ that if we’re not ready for will win the game for them,” said Gannon.
“We have to have a good week of prep and a good week of execution, understanding the opponent and executing at a high level.”
Both teams will practice on Thursday and Friday before being required to label game designations such as questionable, out or doubtful on players.
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