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‘Appalling’: Disgraced horseback riding firm could face charges after animal dies
Chaparral Corporation was kicked out of San Francisco after The Standard uncovered years of allegations of animal and employee mistreatment.
Brooke Jenkins hired friend as chief of staff, despite second job and lack of law license
Nursing professor Monifa Willis took on the $300K role in March and continues to pull in a six-figure salary at UCSF.
Photos: California’s biggest wildfire of 2024 rages through Chico
California’s largest blaze of the year, the Park fire ignited Wednesday when a man allegedly pushed a burning car into a ravine.
A casino family amassed millions in San Bruno. Now, they’re in a bitter civil war
The Sammuts own Artichoke Joe’s Casino, one of San Bruno’s largest employers and taxpayers.
A homeless crackdown is looming — so why is SF slashing its outreach budget?
Budget proposal documents indicate that cuts over the next two years will amount to $3.5 million and eliminate 18 positions from the team.
This SF group says it solved the math on affordable housing. Can it get others to follow?
A private fund fueled by Apple and real estate mogul John A. Sobrato promises to deliver affordable senior homes in the Mission at half the time and cost.
1 dead after shooting in plaza outside SF BART station
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made.
No tip, no problem: Hair salons are going gratuity-free and cutting out the awkwardness
Gratuity-free pricing is growing among Bay Area hairstylists, with an equitable pricing model that promises a better experience for all parties.
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Kamala Harris will tap Gavin Newsom for Cabinet position, says Willie Brown
The vice president “is on the threshold of doing what’s never been done in this country,” Brown said in an interview with The Standard.
Pelosi bucks local Democrats, endorses progressive supervisors — but not Breed
The powerful former House speaker endorsed Board of Supervisors incumbents but did not weigh in on the hotly contested mayor’s race.
London Breed nabs SF’s most prized political endorsement
The endorsement from the Democratic Party offers significant momentum for Breed, who has faced an uphill battle during the mayor’s race.
$24K on interns? Mark Farrell faces scrutiny, again, over campaign finance practices
The expense reported by Farrell’s ballot measure campaign caused critics to accuse him of using the separate entity to dodge contribution limits.
President Biden lost the tech industry’s confidence. Can Kamala pivot?
She may regain the industry’s support by offering an olive branch and distancing herself from some of her boss’ policies.
Waymo sues robotaxi vandals for thousands
Waymo sued two people who allegedly caused intentional damage to its driverless taxis in San Francisco.
The rent is too damn AI: Peskin seeks ban on price-hike software
Supervisor Aaron Peskin said corporate landlords are using algorithms and private data to squeeze the housing market for profit.
The ripple effects of SF’s floundering office market
From furniture installers to plant whisperers, businesses are reeling from record-high office vacancy rates.
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Messed-up sidewalks are costing SF millions in lawsuits
People are getting hurt on SF sidewalks. And many are dusting themselves off and suing the city — landing six-figure payouts.
He lives inside a 230-square-foot earthquake shack — and wouldn’t ask for another inch
Artist and sign painter Dave Benzler lives and paints inside a teeny home in Bernal Heights with an outsize history.
He was homeless, addicted and unemployed. Then his neighbors stepped up to help
After years of relapses, an unhoused former meth user got back on his feet through sustained intervention.
No tip, no problem: Hair salons are going gratuity-free and cutting out the awkwardness
Gratuity-free pricing is growing among Bay Area hairstylists, with an equitable pricing model that promises a better experience for all parties.
Traffic chaos looms: San Francisco Marathon road closures, delays
The San Francisco Marathon is expected to cause extensive road closures and traffic delays from the Embarcadero to Golden Gate Park.
Kamala slept here: A tour of Bay Area addresses Harris has called home
As the vice president vies for the White House, we took a walk down memory lane to look at where she has lived in the Bay Area.
5 high-style, seriously relaxing destinations up and down Highway 1
From Big Sur to Mendocino, a spate of new and renovated inns is giving new reasons not to Airbnb.
A French three-course dinner for $20? S’il vous plaît
Serving up simple French home cooking, Alamo Square Grill has the most affordable three-course menu in San Francisco.
Noe Valley finally has a wood-fired pizza-pasta place to brag about
The pizza oven has been stoked at Fiorella. Noe Valley-ites are finally feeling seen.
Ready for bankruptcy: ‘Top 5’ burrito spot may close as owner struggles to break even
Caliente Bistro Kitchen’s chef-owner Raul Garcia-Antolin hasn’t paid rent since November because he can’t cover his expenses.
Kitchen caffeinators: Where SF’s restaurant industry pros get their coffee fix
Coffee-crazed chefs, bar directors and winemakers fuel up at a surprising range of cafes.
Shut up and sing? No way. John Legend opens up on life and politics in SF Symphony show
In an intimate performance, the singer-songwriter shares tales of his humble beginnings, political leanings and how he met wife Chrissy Teigen.
Photos: Free rave draws thousands to Embarcadero. ‘It’s getting everybody pumped’
Thousands flocked to Embarcadero Plaza for an electronic music festival that featured acts such as Deron Delgado and Moody Jones.
After making threat against roller-skaters, the Godfather of Skate faces more accusations
In interviews and on social media, others in the roller skating community said this wasn’t the first time David Miles verbally abused people.
Photos: Roller-skaters take over an old hangar in Crissy Field. ‘This is our roll-igion’
A party at a pop-up roller rink kicked off the inaugural Skate Week San Francisco.
Firefighters are demanding the city’s most lavish perks — and politicians are carrying their water
It’s an election year, which means San Francisco’s powerful unions are trying to manipulate politicians and exploit voter sentiment.
Oakland’s crime data mess: How politicians are playing shell games with public safety
Cherry-picked stats and untested reforms have left Oakland’s public safety in disarray.
With J.D. Vance as VP, Peter Thiel would finally have Trump right where he wants him
Why donate money to Trump when you can buy a candidate?
What would it look like for Aaron Peskin to be mayor? Ask Bob’s Donuts
The Bob’s Donuts Affair shows us how capricious an Aaron Peskin mayoral administration would be.
