A campaign to keep San Francisco sidewalks clean was launched this week with a new public-private partnership that will deploy power washers around the city’s most heavily trafficked neighborhoods.

Pressure washing is coming to sidewalks in the Tenderloin, Mission, Sunset, Richmond, Chinatown, Fillmore, and North Beach thanks to a new initiative by Avenue Greenlight. Philanthropists Chris Larsen (Ripple co-founder) and Michael Moritz (Sequoia Capital partner and chairman of the Standard) are funding the $3 million initiative.

Community-Driven Public-Private Partnership Initiative Will Launch Power Washing Program Across Seven Neighborhoods, Bring Cleanliness, Boost Community Pride, and Support Economic Recovery

The Fillmore Jazz Festival has been saved days after organizers decided to cancel the annual event thanks to a nonprofit organization helmed by San Francisco crypto billionaire Chris Larsen.

Only days after announcing the cancellation of the 2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival, organizers said Monday that the street fair and concerts will return this summer thanks to an infusion of emergency funds.

This year's Fillmore Jazz Festival, which had been canceled as of last week due to lack of funds, has been saved thanks to local billionaire Chris Larsen.

The latest from Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema, including the next Face-To-Face with the Filmmaker screening.

Read the latest in their May Newsletter, including information about events and activations in the neighborhood.

GP Trash Cleanup Turns Two!

New bill hopes to bring night markets to California

Avenue Greenlight Funds Ocean Avenue Lights, Other Projects

Crypto boss gives $2M to light up, activate San Francisco neighborhoods