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Stanlee Gatti’s still got SF society wrapped around his little finger
At 69, the legendary party planner is still orchestrating A-list events like Eve Jobs’ nuptials. How does he stay on top?
Why everyone is playing mahjong right now
From restaurants and bars to parks and churches, the Chinese tile game is bringing San Franciscans together.
An instant classic: Patrick Bailey’s walk-off grand slam caps Giants' win over Dodgers
Bailey’s 10th-inning home run brought his surging team within 0.5 games of the New York Mets for the third wild-card spot.
What a street-style photographer sees when she goes out in San Francisco
Erika Pino captures the look of the Bay Area right now.
Death of SFPD recruit ruled an accident as family demands more answers
Relatives of Jon-Marques Psalms say officials have not provided the “clarity and support that we need during this time.”
School dad’s alleged killer arrested after manhunt
Police officers caught the suspect, Daniel Patrick Rodriguez, Friday morning.
Dudes duke it out at Golden Gate Park ‘Duel to the Death.’ No casualties reported
Convinced (wrongly) of a gender-ratio imbalance in the dating pool, young men turn to battle with inflatable boxing gloves.
SF crime is down overall. So why is it surging in this one district?
Three intersections in one policing district experienced the highest rates of retail theft in the entire city.
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A critical fund for housing almost died. Now it comes with a major caveat
The governor struck a deal to preserve cap-and-trade, which advocates say makes new affordable development possible. But he wants high-speed rail prioritized first.
War over Lurie upzoning plan officially starts after first key approval
A “yes” vote at the Planning Commission marks the first major victory for the mayor’s “family zoning plan.”
State gives crucial OK to SF’s plan to juice home building
Approval comes hours before a key vote at the Planning Commission on the mayor's Family Zoning initiative, which could transform the city’s housing landscape.
Trump violating immigration law ‘at an astonishing pace,’ says former judge
“There are very few American citizens who are not touched by this fairly directly,” says retired Judge Dana Leigh Marks.
Woodside estate is Bay Area’s biggest sale in a decade
The five-generation family property in Woodside, which was also once home to Elizabeth Holmes, was acquired by an unknown private wealth management client.
‘Why can’t we move even faster?’: San Jose’s mayor on lessons for SF from Waymo deal
Matt Mahan hopes visitors to the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup will travel across the Bay Area in robotaxis instead of rented cars.
Michael Shvo sells dreams to the richest of the rich. What’s he selling in San Francisco?
The polarizing developer dishes on politics, his ultra-luxe business, and purported beefs on the anniversary of the Transamerica Pyramid’s reopening.
Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen drops $13.5M on the biggest Napa home sale in two years
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The Ripple cofounder, known for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in San Francisco politics, has bought nearly 50 acres right outside downtown Calistoga.
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Don’t hate me, but I hate parklets
Five years after Shared Spaces launched, our dining shelters have gone from cute to crumbling. But that's just reason one.
‘Shell-shocked’: SF Immigration Court reels from judge firings
Crying on the job, personal effects prepacked, more firings expected soon — and the cases just keep piling up.
Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen drops $13.5M on the biggest Napa home sale in two years
Exclusive
The Ripple cofounder, known for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in San Francisco politics, has bought nearly 50 acres right outside downtown Calistoga.
The 49ers’ season might hinge on ... Mac Jones?
Four years after all the speculation surrounding Kyle Shanahan’s preferences, Jones is finally under center.
49ers vs. Saints: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
With Mac Jones expected to start in place of Brock Purdy, the 49ers could rely heavily on Christian McCaffrey to jumpstart their offense in New Orleans.
The Valkyries are playoff-bound: Bracket, game times, tickets, and more
The expansion franchise will open the postseason Sunday against a Lynx team that secured the WNBA’s No. 1 seed.
The Warriors still don’t have a roster, and that’s starting to matter
Golden State has nine players under contract as Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency has brought operations to a standstill.
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Show us your Gap moves: Enter the SF Standard x Gap dance contest
Think you can nail the Katseye x Gap dance? Now’s your chance to prove it. 🕺✨
I lost SF’s ‘performative male’ contest — but learned what it means to be a man
Hundreds of Gen Z men filled Alamo Square for a meme-inspired contest Friday night.
‘Nothing lazier’: Music venue bans AI flyer art
One small but mighty step for human-made art.
20 cool things to do this week, from Flower Pianos in the park to a morning chai ‘rave’
What’s worth checking out? We’ll help you choose.
Downtown’s only thriving mall is getting a massive indoor-outdoor taproom
Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. will unveil the Rec Room, a 3,000-square-foot taproom at the Metreon.
One of Chinatown’s most famous restaurants is coming to the Outer Sunset
Hon’s Wun-Tun House, a destination for Hong Kong-style noodles, will open a third location on Irving Street.
The latest sign remote work is losing its grip: Expensive salads are back
Popular chain Sweetgreen is bringing its $20 bowls to Mission Bay.
The Ferry Building just filled one of its last vacancies
The owner of Sens, Barcha, and Bon Délire will open another full-service restaurant next summer.
An SF committee chair wants to kill off her own commission. It’s a great start
San Francisco’s 130 advisory bodies and committees collectively cost $34 million to operate, an investment that’s getting harder and harder for City Hall to countenance.
A politician wants to make it even harder to open a business. An ally made her think twice
The scene that unfolded at a recent commission meeting gave me hope that sanity is beginning to prevail in San Francisco.
How about less time breaking the internet and more time fixing California?
San Jose’s mayor knocks Gov. Gavin Newsom for choosing online antics over sensible policies.
In the Lurie Era, city business is getting done with speed, rigor — and risk
The selection of an unapproved vendor to create a new permitting platform shows how willing the mayor is to move fast and break bad habits.
