Municipal port authority
Appears in 5 stories · Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Operating its flood-response playbook
Coastal flood advisories across the Bay Area ran through the weekend after water levels climbed to 2.2 feet above normal on Oct. 29, breaking October and November records. San Francisco pre-staged sandbags, pumps and generators. The tides threatened Muni service at two low-lying spots: the Cesar Chavez and Illinois streets station near Islais Creek and the Embarcadero tunnel.
Updated 6 days ago
Provided electricians for the shore power commissioning; leading a separate electric ferry program
Docked Golden Gate ferries no longer run diesel generators between crossings. Automated shore power berths went live October 24 at the San Francisco Ferry Building and Larkspur, letting deckhands plug a boat into the grid in under 45 seconds.
Updated Oct 25
As of October 2026: Owns the Ferry Building and waterfront
The San Francisco Ferry Building went dark at 6:42 a.m. Wednesday, cutting power to 455 customers and knocking out traffic lights along the Embarcadero during the morning commute. Power was fully restored by 10 a.m., but PG&E says the cause remains under investigation.
Updated Sep 30
As of September 2026: Overseeing Fisherman's Wharf Forward redevelopment
Ripley's Believe It or Not! announced September 22 that it will close its San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf attraction before the end of 2026. The museum, which opened in 1967, is one of the longest-running tenants in the district.
Updated Sep 23
As of September 2026: Built and operates Alioto's Plaza
A 97-year-old restaurant that anchored Fisherman's Wharf is now a public plaza with picnic tables, Bay-facing benches, and a beer garden. Mayor Daniel Lurie cut the ribbon Wednesday, calling the space "a new reason to return" to San Francisco's most tourist-heavy neighborhood.
Updated Sep 6
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