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Our 8 favorite long-weekend getaways around the bay
From glamping in Half Moon Bay to chasing the heat in Gold Country, these are the best getaways from the Bay.
City official got paid by architecture firm while approving its projects
Kathrin Moore receives up to $100K a year from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, whose developments she’s helped advance on the planning commission.
Heading to Big Sur this weekend? The drive just got a whole lot easier
A chunk of road near Rocky Creek Bridge that collapsed in 2024 is now fixed, putting Northern California’s best tide pools within easy reach.
We ate at all 27 restaurants at Stonestown — these are the mall’s winners
From sit-down restaurants to robot cafes, our definitive ranking.
Embattled SF Zoo chief Tanya Peterson to step down
After a year of controversy over alleged mismanagement, employee safety violations, and animal welfare abuses, the CEO said she will retire in August.
San Francisco’s largest housing complex was left to rot. Her job is to fix it up
Behind the scenes with Douglas Wilson Companies, which took control of Parkmerced after its owner defaulted on $1.8 billion in loans.
Warren Buffett protégé to buy a building in SF’s most important commercial corridor
A real estate investor who has been bargain hunting in the city is making his second bet on beleaguered Union Square.
Newsom signs laws to pave the way for more housing. Is it a win for ‘abundance’ movement?
The bills will allow developers to bypass a rigorous environmental review process for certain housing and infrastructure projects.
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The latest strategy by SF neighborhoods to avoid development? Be ‘historic’
As the state pushes cities to produce more housing, homeowners are applying for exemptions on the basis of “preservation.”
Scott Wiener launches 2028 bid for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress
If the speaker emerita decides to retire, the state senator could transfer his campaign war chest into a new committee to run in 2026.
Lurie’s layoff plans partially avoided after 2 a.m. negotiations
Supervisors set aside $15 million to prevent some pink slips, but about 40 jobs remain on the chopping block.
How SF government became a hulking, 34,800-person behemoth
City Hall jobs have grown by 29% since 2005. The city’s population? Up just 8%.
Despite ‘epic’ party, Pride is in the red as corporate donors, Gen Z drinking dry up
While attendees donated more at the gates, the organization didn’t hit its goals related to funding or alcohol sales.
Building viral apps made him a star. Can he work the same magic for Elon Musk’s X?
Nikita Bier is a serial entrepreneur with the heart of a troll — which might make him the perfect guy to lead the product team at X.
They tried to pitch a 50-story tower in the Sunset. Now they’re filing for bankruptcy
A controversial couple have been trying to redevelop the site blocks from Ocean Beach for years, pissing off both NIMBYs and YIMBYs.
The Standard acquires Charter, welcomes Kevin Delaney as editor-in-chief
The acquisition brings the future-of-work media company’s team and expertise to The Standard, strengthening our coverage of how San Francisco shapes the world.
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San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
The Golden Gate Bridge is dangerously woke, CEO warns
The agency that operates the bridge fears Trump will slash hundreds of millions in federal funds.
This twisting skyscraper was just built. Why is it already on a condo blacklist?
After a string of disasters, lenders are tapping the brakes on new mortgages and looking under the hood for everything.
Rafael Devers talks adjusting to the Giants, playing through pain, strikeouts, and more
The three-time All-Star is learning how to play first base and building a relationship with manager Bob Melvin as he adjusts to life in San Francisco.
Kawakami: Yes, the Warriors could still add some big names — but there are issues
Damian Lillard, LeBron James, and Al Horford could all be in play for the Warriors, but any potential addition is complicated.
Before a ‘miserable’ loss, Buster Posey takes blame for free-falling Giants
The Giants’ president of baseball operations exercised manager Bob Melvin’s option for 2026 and then watched his team’s woes continue.
Buster Posey exercises Bob Melvin’s 2026 option amid Giants’ roughest stretch of season
Posey made the call to bring the manager back for a third season in San Francisco after the 11th loss in 15 games.
Out on the town with the best-dressed 76-year-old in San Francisco
Just don’t call him grandpa.
San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
18 great events in SF, from 4th of July fireworks to bondage galas
What events are worth checking out this week? We’ll help you choose.
A corpse flower will soon make you want to puke at the Conservatory of Flowers
You’ll have two days to experience its most malignant odor.
Can a Michelin star save a restaurant?
“The Bear” posed the question. SF chefs give some answers.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
The most exciting restaurants and bakeries coming to SF in July
Longstanding Vietnamese restaurant Crustacean will move to a new FiDi location this month.
Santa Cruz has a fantastic food scene — if you know where to look
It’s not all burritos and beach bums. The hippie town’s culinary world has some very worthy players.
The ridiculous recall of the Sunset’s supervisor should be rejected
It looks like Joel Engardio is toast. That’s too bad.
Daniel Lurie is taking exactly the right approach to Trump
Not poking the nasty bear makes total sense.
Can tax-code tweaks keep businesses from fleeing SF?
A stealthy tax-rate change for AT&T signals a pro-business approach.
Move fast and make things: the new career mantra
Reid Hoffman has some advice for graduates entering a workforce ruled by AI.
