J.K. Dineen
@jkdineen.bsky.social
San Francisco Chronicle reporter, covering housing, development, land use. Boston-born. S.F. since 2002. J.K. stands for John Kelley. Wrote a book about bars.
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A battle with a social media influencer was the downfall of #SanFrancisco's Kis Cafe. Could the subsequent media backlash have spelled the doom of another restaurant affiliated with chef Luke Sung?
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Domo Sushi, lauded chef’s Hayes Valley standby, appears to prepare for closure
A battle with a social media influencer was the downfall of San Francisco’s Kis Cafe. Now, the subsequent media backlash may have spelled the doom of another restaurant affiliated with chef Luke...
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August 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A battle with a social media influencer was the downfall of #SanFrancisco's Kis Cafe. Could the subsequent media backlash have spelled the doom of another restaurant affiliated with chef Luke Sung?
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Scoop! The Eames Institute has bought the Marin Birkenstock campus and has big plans for it.
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Marin Birkenstock campus to become a museum celebrating these midcentury designers
A Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to two legendary designers is buying the former Birkenstock campus in Marin County — and plans to redevelop the property as a global art and design museum.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Scoop! The Eames Institute has bought the Marin Birkenstock campus and has big plans for it.
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No drinking or late nights: How 20-somethings are changing S.F.’s nightlife scene
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No drinking or late nights: How 20-somethings are changing S.F.’s nightlife scene
Parallel threats have sent San Francisco’s nightlife into a tailspin: The city is aging, making its economy increasingly dependent on older people. And 20-somethings aren’t filling the gap.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
No drinking or late nights: How 20-somethings are changing S.F.’s nightlife scene
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Did you know that our food system — especially through deforestation, methane emissions, and fertilizer — emits 22-34% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions?
But food only get 3% of climate finance?
To build a sustainable future, we need to fix food.
Here’s how: go.ted.com/jonathanfoley24
But food only get 3% of climate finance?
To build a sustainable future, we need to fix food.
Here’s how: go.ted.com/jonathanfoley24
The problem with food and climate — and how to fix it
Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, says sustainability scientist Jonathan Foley. He presents a portfolio of data-backed solutions to b...
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July 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Did you know that our food system — especially through deforestation, methane emissions, and fertilizer — emits 22-34% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions?
But food only get 3% of climate finance?
To build a sustainable future, we need to fix food.
Here’s how: go.ted.com/jonathanfoley24
But food only get 3% of climate finance?
To build a sustainable future, we need to fix food.
Here’s how: go.ted.com/jonathanfoley24
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This Marin County town is having a ‘freakout’ over a planned downtown apartment complex— the fight could be a test case of what happens when a town’s residents dig in their heels and… @california-hcd.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @jkdineen.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
This Marin County town is having a ‘freakout’ over a planned downtown apartment complex
This battle could be a test case of what happens when a town’s residents rebel against California requirements meant to ease the state’s affordable housing shortage.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This Marin County town is having a ‘freakout’ over a planned downtown apartment complex— the fight could be a test case of what happens when a town’s residents dig in their heels and… @california-hcd.bsky.social www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti... @jkdineen.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
Ross Dress For Less close to opening in the old Saks Off 5th space at 901 Market.
June 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Ross Dress For Less close to opening in the old Saks Off 5th space at 901 Market.
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A great explainer from @jkdineen.bsky.social detailing upcoming changes to Fisherman's Wharf. #GiftLink 🔓 #SanFrancisco 🦀🦀
S.F. landmark will be torn down as part of major Fisherman’s Wharf redesign
Knocking down an iconic restaurant and building a plaza are the centerpiece of a $10 million package of improvements for Fisherman’s Wharf that will include the lighting of the lagoon.
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June 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A great explainer from @jkdineen.bsky.social detailing upcoming changes to Fisherman's Wharf. #GiftLink 🔓 #SanFrancisco 🦀🦀
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Barbara Lee is Oakland’s next mayor.
April 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Barbara Lee is Oakland’s next mayor.
Giants take 2 of 3 from Yankees as the incredibly dynamic Jung Hoo Lee prompts Giants writer @shaynarubin.bsky.social to quote poet John Keats, a rarity in daily baseball writing.
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Giants take 2 of 3 from Yankees as Jung Hoo Lee goes deep twice, drives in 4
The San Francisco Giants won their first series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday as Jung Hoo Lee hit a pair of home runs in a 5-4 victory.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Giants take 2 of 3 from Yankees as the incredibly dynamic Jung Hoo Lee prompts Giants writer @shaynarubin.bsky.social to quote poet John Keats, a rarity in daily baseball writing.
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Mayor Lurie’s ‘family zoning’ plan could reshape S.F. neighborhoods, add 36,000 new homes—Lurie told the Chronicle: “We want a city with more families, more workers, more dreamers. We want to build housing… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/l... @jkdineen.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
Mayor Lurie’s ‘family zoning’ plan could reshape S.F. neighborhoods, add 36,000 new homes
Mayor Lurie’s “family zoning” plan could reshape San Francisco neighborhoods and add 36,000 new homes.
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April 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Mayor Lurie’s ‘family zoning’ plan could reshape S.F. neighborhoods, add 36,000 new homes—Lurie told the Chronicle: “We want a city with more families, more workers, more dreamers. We want to build housing… www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/l... @jkdineen.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
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Turmoil at Maximus Real Estate? Owner of #SanFrancisco's Parkmerced apartment community is facing pressure from lenders over two Bay Area projects, amid sexual harassment claims from a former employee...
Reporting with @jkdineen.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
Reporting with @jkdineen.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
Real estate empire of developer behind S.F.’s ‘Monster in the Mission’ appears to be unraveling
The real estate empire of the developer behind S.F.’s ‘Monster in the Mission’ appears to be unraveling with loan defaults and a lawsuit by a former employee.
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April 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Turmoil at Maximus Real Estate? Owner of #SanFrancisco's Parkmerced apartment community is facing pressure from lenders over two Bay Area projects, amid sexual harassment claims from a former employee...
Reporting with @jkdineen.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
Reporting with @jkdineen.bsky.social for @sfchronicle.com
Lafayette’s hillside war memorial could be getting some new neighbors.
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This Bay Area city is known for a memorial with thousands of white crosses. Will new housing erase it?
This Bay Area city is known for a memorial with thousands of white crosses. Will new housing erase it?
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March 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Lafayette’s hillside war memorial could be getting some new neighbors.
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Gonna miss this place
March 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Gonna miss this place
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EXCLUSIVE: Star chef Tyler Florence's cafes in #SanFrancisco's iconic Union Square were supposed to be a success story.
They closed despite free rent, a generous city grant & favorable lease. Florence says he lost nearly $300K—what happened?
Reporting w/@elenakadvany.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
They closed despite free rent, a generous city grant & favorable lease. Florence says he lost nearly $300K—what happened?
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Free rent. A city grant. This celebrity chef’s downtown S.F. cafe still lost $300K
Tyler Florence’s cafe in San Francisco's Union Square was supposed to be a success story. It closed despite free rent and a generous grant from the city.
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February 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Star chef Tyler Florence's cafes in #SanFrancisco's iconic Union Square were supposed to be a success story.
They closed despite free rent, a generous city grant & favorable lease. Florence says he lost nearly $300K—what happened?
Reporting w/@elenakadvany.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
They closed despite free rent, a generous city grant & favorable lease. Florence says he lost nearly $300K—what happened?
Reporting w/@elenakadvany.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com
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Exclusive: Two cornerstone properties in #SanFrancisco could be on the chopping block as part of an effort by newly elected President Donald Trump and his billionaire associate Elon Musk to shrink size of federal government—and its real estate —in the name of efficiency.
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Exclusive: S.F.’s most prominent federal office buildings are on Trump’s shortlist to be sold
San Francisco’s most prominent federal office buildings, including the Nancy Pelosi building, are on President Trump’s shortlist to be sold.
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February 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Exclusive: Two cornerstone properties in #SanFrancisco could be on the chopping block as part of an effort by newly elected President Donald Trump and his billionaire associate Elon Musk to shrink size of federal government—and its real estate —in the name of efficiency.
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Headed to Manny’s with @laura-waxmann.bsky.social to hand out with the Early Bird & Sequoia bff.fm/shows/roll-o...
Roll Over Easy
Roll Over Easy with The Early Bird & Sequoia on BFF.fm. Listen to show archives, or tune in live Thursday 7:30 – 9:30am. BFF.fm is a San Francisco community radio station supporting emerging and underground artists and bringing Bay Area music to the world.
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February 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Headed to Manny’s with @laura-waxmann.bsky.social to hand out with the Early Bird & Sequoia bff.fm/shows/roll-o...
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NYC’s sunny & crisp too but way colder than #sanfrancisco. Are we really going to hear from THE @jkdineen.bsky.social & @laura-waxmann.bsky.social ?? B.Hutch’s Off The Shelf seems right for enjoying a cuppa while listening @rollovereasy.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
NYC’s sunny & crisp too but way colder than #sanfrancisco. Are we really going to hear from THE @jkdineen.bsky.social & @laura-waxmann.bsky.social ?? B.Hutch’s Off The Shelf seems right for enjoying a cuppa while listening @rollovereasy.bsky.social
Mercy Housing’s 221-unit development at 7th and Brannan is looking ready for occupancy. Santos Prescott and Associates is the project architect @mercyhousing.bsky.social @mattdorsey.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com @scottwiener.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mercy Housing’s 221-unit development at 7th and Brannan is looking ready for occupancy. Santos Prescott and Associates is the project architect @mercyhousing.bsky.social @mattdorsey.bsky.social @sfchronicle.com @scottwiener.bsky.social
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🚨Big news: @sfchronicle.com and @sfgate.com are moving from their iconic Fifth and Mission headquarters while Hearst Corp. revives a major redevelopment plan near the property. #sanfrancisco
Hearst to buy downtown S.F. tower, relocate Chronicle offices amid effort to revive condo project
Hearst to buy downtown San Francisco tower, relocate Chronicle offices amid effort to revive condo project
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January 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨Big news: @sfchronicle.com and @sfgate.com are moving from their iconic Fifth and Mission headquarters while Hearst Corp. revives a major redevelopment plan near the property. #sanfrancisco
S.F. Flower Market, the ‘talk of Potrero Hill! “Gentrified” out of a Central SoMa neighborhood that was slated for big things, but has gone dramatically downhill, only to end up in a much more vibrant and welcoming enclave.
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S.F. Flower Market has a new home, and it’s the ‘talk of the neighborhood’
Weeks after swapping its home of 58 years for a two-level emporium on Potrero Hill, the San Francisco market has become a local attraction.
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January 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
S.F. Flower Market, the ‘talk of Potrero Hill! “Gentrified” out of a Central SoMa neighborhood that was slated for big things, but has gone dramatically downhill, only to end up in a much more vibrant and welcoming enclave.
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Suisun City faces decision about whether to try to grow its borders - and potentially get in bed with California Forever.
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This city wants to expand. Critics worry it’s how California Forever will take root
This Solano County city wants to expand. Critics worry it’s how California Forever will take root
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January 28, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Suisun City faces decision about whether to try to grow its borders - and potentially get in bed with California Forever.
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"In the case of Casa Guadalupe, Walgreens will continue to pay 75% of the rent through 2034, while the Gil family pays 25%."
Stellar local story by @jkdineen.bsky.social, capturing disparate perspectives from real estate brokers, a developer and a Latino grocer.
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Stellar local story by @jkdineen.bsky.social, capturing disparate perspectives from real estate brokers, a developer and a Latino grocer.
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This former Walgreens is now a grocery store. Here’s why most closed S.F. drugstores remain empty
More than 35 CVS and Walgreens stores have closed in San Francisco. Yet, this one location is the only drugstore to have been reactivated into a grocery store.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
"In the case of Casa Guadalupe, Walgreens will continue to pay 75% of the rent through 2034, while the Gil family pays 25%."
Stellar local story by @jkdineen.bsky.social, capturing disparate perspectives from real estate brokers, a developer and a Latino grocer.
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Stellar local story by @jkdineen.bsky.social, capturing disparate perspectives from real estate brokers, a developer and a Latino grocer.
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@aniccia.bsky.social actually interested generally in Waymo charging/storage lots and land use issues
January 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
@aniccia.bsky.social actually interested generally in Waymo charging/storage lots and land use issues
@aniccia.bsky.social hi John! It’s J.K. Dineen from the San Francisco Chronicle. I’m wondering if you have a few minutes to talk about Waymo and the charging lot at 350 Pacific? I’m at 425-828-5788
January 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
@aniccia.bsky.social hi John! It’s J.K. Dineen from the San Francisco Chronicle. I’m wondering if you have a few minutes to talk about Waymo and the charging lot at 350 Pacific? I’m at 425-828-5788