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Alien hunters invade the Bay
Hundreds of astrobiologists, space engineers, alien researchers, and UFO hunters descended on the Bay Area last month for two unrelated events.
SFSU lecturers canned amid financial emergency
The university says declining enrollment forced it to cut classes, but laid-off lecturers disagree.
Macy’s wants to sell its flagship store. Here’s what a deal could look like
The Union Square property isn’t likely to yield an all-cash offer and the retailer probably can’t leave even if it wants to.
The city’s best dive bars, according to a panel of pros
We asked chefs, owners, and bar directors where they go for a post-shift drink — or a round of karaoke.
After two homicides in one day, SF police have yet to find the suspects
Police have yet to make any arrests after a stabbing in the Mission and shooting in the Bayview on Black Friday.
Photos: Star Wars, Pokémon, anime superfans gather at SF’s answer to Comic-Con
Every cinematic universe under the sun collides at the Moscone Center this weekend for Fan Expo.
Pedestrian deaths refuse to fall. Some blame the pedestrians
Some readers think city safety measures do more to inconvenience motorists than to protect those on foot.
Black Market, Black Friday: What $20 gets you at the 16th Street BART plaza
Granted, much of it might be stolen, but it is possible to get good deals on a sidewalk.
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SFMTA scrambles to fight ‘misinformation’ amid intensified transit debate
In an unusual move, the city’s transit department has taken to social media with a combative tone.
No politics at the turkey table: 8 absurd SF stories to discuss instead
If the fragile dinnertime peace between your MAGA uncle and ultra-woke cousin is in danger of a full thermonuclear release, we’ve got you covered.
Mmm, scandal: How to dine like a shameless SF politician
We ate at restaurants that played a role in some of the city’s most controversial scandals.
San Francisco won’t stop fighting over ‘housing first’ vs. drug-free spaces
Two housing projects have faced challenges over competing theories on tackling the homelessness and fentanyl crisis.
We listened to Marc Andreessen’s 3-hour Joe Rogan podcast so you don’t have to
In case you’d rather spend time with family or watch Thanksgiving football, here are the highlights.
Traveling for the holidays? SFO has unveiled an easier bag check-in — and it’s free
The airport now lets you drop checked luggage at the long-term parking garage or rental car center.
If not now, then when will more rent control come to California?
The failure of Prop. 33 marks the third attempt to reform a 1995 housing law that froze protections in time.
I got a rubdown from a robot, and I have thoughts
A reporter gets a chance to try Aescape, the robot massage startup that’s been making waves in East Coast fitness centers and spas since this summer.
Editor's Picks
The Bay’s next sports icon has arrived — and he’s only 18
Not since Stephen Curry has the area seen a transformational talent like Macklin Celebrini.
Plumbers cash in from SF’s crappy sewer system
As rain drenches the city, they’re working overtime on overflowing drains.
The secret history of a pinball mecca
It’s an only-in-San Francisco story that includes obsessive nerds, bureaucratic obstacles, and a bit of serendipity.
The 49ers’ Brock Purdy is set to face Josh Allen — possibly in a Buffalo snowstorm
The NFL is just about as unpredictable as the Buffalo weather at this time of the year, so the 49ers will take their chances Sunday.
49ers vs. Bills: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
Buffalo’s lake effect snow may make for a photogenic game, but that doesn’t mean it will be pretty for the 49ers.
49ers injury ticker: Purdy doesn’t throw, Greenlaw returns, Warner battles broken ankle
“We’re just going to keep chopping wood,” said running back Christian McCaffrey, as more 49ers stars grapple with serious injuries.
Buster Posey’s no-B.S., low-drama Giants offseason (so far)
Posey can slow-play things because he has the trust of his Giants constituents. But he needs a shortstop and another surefire starting pitcher.
‘This is my church’: Indigenous sunrise gathering draws thousands to Alcatraz
At the annual gathering on ancestral Ohlone land, dancers and drummers celebrate indigenous resilience and offer a Thanksgiving counter-narrative.
The Standard’s guide to shopping local this holiday season
Here are 20 staff recommendations for where to find unique, offbeat, and affordable gifts for the people you love.
Sucka Flea Market, a cosplay expo, and 13 other great things to do this holiday weekend
Holiday markets, interactive art events, and dance parties to keep you company while everyone’s back home
Fearing a MAGA Thanksgiving, a new local asked Reddit for help. The replies are amazing
When a resident opened up about avoiding Trump-loving relatives, dozens responded with invitations and recommendations.
Cideries are the new breweries. To taste the best, head to the Sierra foothills
A weekend of hard-cider tasting and nice fall color can be found in the quaint region of Apple Hill.
A star sushi chef is slinging butter-soaked smashburgers on Divis
Try chef Geoffrey Lee’s gourmet smashburgers at the new Hamburger Project on Divisadero St. Delight in elevated comfort food today!
Share your unique Thanksgiving rituals with The Standard
We’d like to hear about the untraditional or blended meals you serve on the holiday.
Five last-minute Thanksgiving reservations for holiday orphans
It’s not too late to book a table for an untraditional meal at these favorites.
Photos: Rain pummels SF as atmospheric river stalls traffic
The National Weather Service said flooding has been reported across the city, the North Bay, the Peninsula, and the East Bay.
Closed by ex-owners, a bookstore reopens with $150K from the crowd
Seven months after the demise of Folio Books, former employees crowdfunded the new Noe Valley Books in its place.
On sale for the first time ever, a slice of Sea Ranch in the city
George Homsey built his family home on a hill above Dolores Park, experimenting with ideas that would come to define the Bay Area’s most iconic architectural style.
UC Berkeley canceled ‘Elon Fought the Law’ class, and people had jokes
“I think the election makes the class even more important,” said Professor Adam Sterling, who would not, in the end, be teaching it.
Jackie Fielder’s party of one
Is the new supervisor a bold, young progressive who just wants to get stuff done? Or a far-left firebrand looking to turn the system upside down?
To restore trust in City Hall, Daniel Lurie needs to let the sunshine in
Cleaning up San Francisco’s corrupt politics requires greater transparency, not more opacity.
‘The bitterness is likely to intensify’: Standard readers respond to Prop. K op-ed
An opinion piece on urban vs. suburban San Franciscans struck a nerve.
Silicon Valley’s tech elite want to make superbabies. They shouldn’t
The latest fertility tech invites parents to select baby traits like shopping at Whole Foods.
