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SFUSD Confirms Noe Valley Site for City's First Standalone Mandarin Immersion School

San Francisco Unified announced Thursday that its long-awaited Mandarin immersion TK–8 school will open in fall 2027 at 1670 Noe Street, temporarily sharing the Mission Education Center campus before moving to a permanent location.

San Francisco Unified School District officially announced on September 24 that its first standalone Mandarin immersion school will open in fall 2027 at 1670 Noe Street in Noe Valley, temporarily housed on the campus of the Mission Education Center. The school will launch with one transitional kindergarten class and three kindergarten classes, then add a grade each year until it spans TK through eighth grade. A permanent campus is expected by fall 2028, with the district committing to identify that site by January 2027.

crime

Noe Valley Running Boutique Hit by Burglars for the Fourth Time in Under Two Years

Four masked men smashed a window at Running Wylder on Castro Street around 4 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, grabbing armfuls of shoes and clothing in roughly two minutes — the shop's fourth break-in since it opened.

Running Wylder, a small running specialty boutique at 1354 Castro Street in Noe Valley, was burglarized for the fourth time in under two years in the early hours of Sunday, September 14. Surveillance video captured four masked men attempting to force open the front door before smashing a window and entering the store, where they stripped the first two merchandise rails nearly bare before fleeing in approximately two minutes. Owner Katie Douglas told CBS News Bay Area that the break-in appeared organized.

Castro Street Fair

Castro Street Fair Returns Sunday With Black Pride Programming and a 'Where We Belong' Theme

The 52nd annual Castro Street Fair takes over Market and Castro Streets on October 4, adding a dedicated San Francisco Black Pride stage for the first time alongside its traditional lineup of music, drag, vendors, and community organizations.

The 52nd annual Castro Street Fair descends on the intersection of Market and Castro Streets this Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's theme, "Where We Belong," honors the Castro as a place where generations of LGBTQIA+ people have found community, safety, and visibility. The fair is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $10–$20 at the gates to benefit community nonprofits. A notable addition this year is the inclusion of San Francisco Black Pride on the Castro Stage.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 26

SF Good Neighbor Week Citywide Kickoff

📍 Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco · 12:00 PM · Verify · SF Good Neighbor Week

Tuesday, September 29

Noe Valley Night Market

📍 Noe Valley Town Square, 3862 24th Street · 5:00 PM · Verify · SF Funcheap

Sunday, October 4

52nd Annual Castro Street Fair

📍 Castro & Market Streets, Castro District · 11:00 AM · Verify · Castro Street Fair

Friday, October 9

Fleet Week: Navy Band Southwest Woodwind Quintet at Glen Park Library

📍 Glen Park Branch Library, 2825 Diamond Street · 4:00 PM · Verify · NBC Bay Area

Saturday, October 10

Fleet Week: Navy Band Southwest Brass Band at Duboce Park

📍 Duboce Park, Steiner Street & Duboce Avenue · 11:00 AM · Verify · SF Funcheap / SF Fleet Week

More from the Community

SF Good Neighbor Week Begins Friday, September 26

San Francisco's citywide Good Neighbor Week runs September 26 through October 4, 2026 — anchored by National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, first proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.

Noe Valley Home Sells for $9.1 Million — Neighborhood's Priciest Deal in a Year

A five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 471 Hoffman Avenue in Noe Valley sold for $9.1 million, closing more than $2 million over its asking price of just under $7 million, according to The…

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