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Wiener’s ‘No Kings Act’ would let Californians sue feds for violating rights
The state senator’s bill would make it easier for individuals to seek monetary damages from federal, state, and local officers.
Don’t you dare call it a blimp! Huge ‘airship’ floats again over SF
Pathfinder 1, an electric dirigible prototype funded by billionaire Sergey Brin, was tested Tuesday over the bay.
Eighth graders want to take algebra. SF hasn’t honored a pledge to bring it back
The “math wars” never ended. These middle schools are on the front lines.
Section 415: How the Bay Area is landing all of these major sporting events
Bay Area Host Committee chief Zaileen Janmohamed explains how her team is bringing the Super Bowl, the World Cup, and more to the region.
SFPD captain detained in Singapore for nearly bringing ammo on a plane
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Capt. Liza Johansen, who is on medical leave, was carrying a bullet while trying to board.
Outer Richmond neighbors fume over Safeway redevelopment plans
The developers planning to build more than 500 units of housing at the Outer Richmond site say the closure will be temporary.
Oakland police illegally shared license plate data: lawsuit
The suit follows an investigation by The Standard that exposed the practice.
Zoox launches free public robotaxi service in San Francisco — kind of
The boxy, driverless taxis will be available to select riders for free in parts of SoMa, the Mission, and the Design District.
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Feds sue California to keep law enforcement agents masked
State Sen. Scott Wiener called the Trump administration’s lawsuit a desperate ploy to uphold “unchecked power to kidnap and intimidate.”
The day after: Inside the mayor’s revamped process for selecting a new supervisor
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After a week of controversies, Lurie’s team is rethinking how it screens appointees.
The 200-hour supervisor
How Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz was ordained, then excommunicated, over eight strange days at City Hall.
‘This rests on my shoulders’: Lurie admits mistakes after Sunset supervisor’s resignation
The mayor said he takes full responsibility for the short-lived tenure of Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz, who stepped down Thursday.
The Wishlist: Why these Dallas empty-nesters downsized to SF
Texas had a hold on the couple, until they decided to go all in on the Bay.
New Atherton mansion with waterfall lists for record $57.5 million
Named for a Persian goddess, Villa Anahid has five bedrooms, six baths, and a three-story sculptural floating staircase.
Another AI company just moved to Union Square
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Chalk just leased 15,000 square feet in a building on Stockton Street, as the area’s ‘boom loop’ continues.
Downtown’s dead mall seized by lenders, opening door to a revival
The drawn-out foreclosure of the San Francisco Centre comes to a close with a winning bid of $133 million.
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The 200-hour supervisor
How Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz was ordained, then excommunicated, over eight strange days at City Hall.
‘The most beautiful restaurant in San Francisco’ to reopen after 25 years
Jack’s, which debuted in 1863 and closed in 2000, will be back at its original downtown address.
San Francisco is being swamped by an ‘unprecedented’ property tax mess
Soaring appeals are straining the city budget and leaving homeowners stuck in a growing backlog.
Podcasts
Life in Seven Songs: ‘The Good Place’ creator Michael Schur on how Taylor Swift got him out of a rut
Schur shares the music that influenced his creative path on our podcast “Life in Seven Songs.”
Section 415: KNBR’s Adam Copeland on the future of sports talk radio
In a new era for an old medium, the path to success requires direct communication with an audience that’s not just listening, but watching.
Another 49ers injury shakeup: Expect a fill-in kicker and a change at linebacker
Eddy Piñeiro has a hamstring strain, and Fred Warner’s replacement, Tatum Bethune, has a high ankle sprain that forced Curtis Robinson into action.
There’s no one quite like Christian McCaffrey
Brock Purdy’s return overshadowed another rock-solid performance from the 49ers’ 2025 MVP.
‘A very lethal offense’: Brock Purdy’s return immediately raises the 49ers’ ceiling
The quarterback threw three touchdowns, including two to George Kittle, in a blowout win Sunday over the Arizona Cardinals.
What happens to a sports bar when all the teams go away?
In Oakland, new franchises have turned to a crowdfunding model for support. The Oakland Athletic Club is giving it a shot too.
I played drunk bingo at Cow Palace — but all I won was a glimpse into our shared humanity
Some 8,000 partiers gathered to twerk and chug their way to a bingo win.
He wanted a friend who always listens and never leaves. So he built one
To give solace in a lonely world, founder Avi Schiffmann created Friend, an always-on AI confidant. Is it innovation or desperation?
Nine must-see art shows in the Bay Area this fall
From glitter-trailing Roombas to impressionist pairings, here are the exhibitions worth your time.
Ex-Disney star makes the ‘most evil’ app ever. It barely even works
Calum Worthy launched an AI company that lets users talk to avatars of their dead relatives.
This new British pub might be the perfect restaurant for right now
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Dingles Public House aims to be “the love child of NoPa and Bix” — with a strong British accent.
SF to hand over operations of city’s oldest, cheapest farmers market
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Foodwise, the nonprofit behind the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, will oversee the day-to-day at the Alemany Farmers Market.
A sweeping new SoMa restaurant serves wood-fired Italian and house-made pasta
Seasonal flavors take center stage at a dynamic chef’s counter in SoMa.
A Filipino grocery store is now an unexpected nightlife hot spot
Clubs are out and Filipino grocery stores are in. How a Seafood City became a headliner for a great night out in the Bay Area.
California’s worst addiction: Tax increases that don’t fix what’s broken
Two proposed initiatives would worsen the state’s dependency on taxing and spending.
Daniel Lurie’s bizarre, cynical pick for Sunset supervisor
By appointing an unqualified, inexperienced candidate, the mayor is acting like the president he dare not name. It may come back to haunt him.
California’s insurance system is a self-made disaster. It’s time for major reforms
A candidate for state insurance commissioner wants to streamline rate applications, banish price-gouging, and empower policyholders.
Never let a dead cat go to waste
A San Francisco supervisor is using the death of a kitty at the wheels of a Waymo as an excuse to virtue-signal to progressives and win favor with Teamsters.
