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Superintendent to resign amid school closure chaos
Superintendent Matt Wayne has agreed to resign, following widespread outcry against the district’s school closures process.
SF’s most massive crane becomes a light-and-art show this weekend
It’s 450 feet tall and few people know about it, but the Hunters Point Gantry Crane is about to take center stage.
‘Prolific’ graffiti suspects arrested. One is 49 years old
“Hopefully, these grown adults committing these crimes will one day learn to use their creativity in positive and productive ways,” Police Chief Bill Scott said.
South Asians are a rising force in SF politics. Kamala Harris blazed the trail
The community has grown significantly over two decades and aims to make strides in local politics.
Waymo’s plan to encourage public transit use? Providing credit on its app
The pilot, which starts Thursday and will run through Nov. 15, is the first of its kind by a robotaxi company.
Oct. 7 menu isn’t Hamas-themed, Oakland cafe owner says
The “Sweet Sinwar” drink was not named for the head of the terrorist group, according to the Palestinian-American business owner.
The special hell that is getting your meds at Walgreens now
The Standard recently visited seven SF pharmacies and found three with long wait times for refills.
He made street vendors pay ‘tax,’ then shot someone dead, DA says
Luis Rebolledo faces murder charges with a gang enhancement for allegedly killing a man during an attempted extortion of street vendors.
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The Supreme Court battle that could make your SF water bill skyrocket
At issue is whether the regulator can hold the city responsible for overall water quality, rather than specific restrictions on pollutants.
Crazy driving, road deaths are rampant. SF candidates vow to crack down
Pedestrians, cyclists, cars: It’s a constant battle on San Francisco’s streets. Can anyone make it safer — and less politically charged?
Breed to sign rent control expansion bill, but its fate depends on the state ballot
The law will expand protections to all SF residential buildings built before 1994 — but only if California voters pass Proposition 33.
School chaos is driving families from SF. Can a new mayor fix that?
The number of children as a share of the population has been declining for years — and the candidates claim they have a fix.
JPMorgan opens downtown branch for the ultra-rich as banks close across SF
The financial center at 111 Pine St. was designed “with the affluent client in mind.”
Silicon Valley watch nerds are obsessed with Mark Zuckerberg’s crazy watch collection
Zuck 2.0 has better hair, a hypebeast wardrobe, and a multimillion-dollar watch collection.
An actually successful downtown SF mall is now for sale
As opposed to the San Francisco Centre, which has become a symbol of urban retail’s decline, the Metreon is nearly 92% leased.
Could a new mayor bring SF’s workers back to the office?
From tax breaks to leading by example, each candidate has ideas about how to get workers back downtown.
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Baffled by the mayor’s race? Here’s how to be a tactical ranked-choice voter
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Ranked-choice voting is confusing, especially when there are 13 candidates, and you can pick up to 10. But there are simple ways to game the system.
The homeless poet living in a limo wants to stop being towed
After being threatened with eviction, he moved into a stretch Lincoln. Eight batteries later, the car won’t start.
Watch: Bartenders get a kick out of noise complaints
The Standard asked bar staff to read some of the most colorful 311 complaints lodged against their establishments.
What will it take for the 49ers to finally beat the Chiefs? 5 key questions
Kyle Shanahan vs. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is just one matchup the 49ers can’t afford to lose — again — on Sunday.
Yes, Brock Purdy has been better than Patrick Mahomes this season
Aside from outplaying the Chiefs quarterback, the 49ers third-year signal-caller has been radically different from a stylistic perspective.
Are these Warriors built to steal wins? The preseason shows they might be
If the Warriors are going to improve on last season’s 10th seed showing, they’ll need role players to rise up. Here’s who’s most likely to answer the call.
The inside story of Buster Posey’s Giants coronation
Before he agreed to become the Giants’ president of baseball operations, Posey had to get his affairs in order, then decide if he really wanted the job.
SF’s most massive crane becomes a light-and-art show this weekend
It’s 450 feet tall and few people know about it, but the Hunters Point Gantry Crane is about to take center stage.
20 epic events this week in SF, from a secret rave to an antique car picnic
Get ready for a Twin Peaks skate competition, a dozen block parties, and techno at all hours.
To save babies’ lives, hospitals turn to donated milk from a network of moms
“Without that donor milk, I don’t know where we would have gotten,” said one mother of a premature baby. “I’m eternally grateful for whatever mother did that for my son.”
The homeless poet living in a limo wants to stop being towed
After being threatened with eviction, he moved into a stretch Lincoln. Eight batteries later, the car won’t start.
The Peruvian restaurant king of SF is still expanding his empire
Meet chef Carlos Altamirano, who operates four restaurants in the city, including a new eponymous NoPa spot.
This secret menu includes a hard-to-find Filipino street food. I gave it a try
Balut, a popular street snack in the Philippines, isn’t easy to find in SF. This Fisherman’s Wharf spot offers two kinds.
Watch: Bartenders get a kick out of noise complaints
The Standard asked bar staff to read some of the most colorful 311 complaints lodged against their establishments.
The city’s best pastry chefs are throwing an epic bake sale
Chef Melissa Perello of Octavia has invited all of her best chef friends to make cakes for a cause.
20 epic events this week in SF, from a secret rave to an antique car picnic
Get ready for a Twin Peaks skate competition, a dozen block parties, and techno at all hours.
Watch: Bartenders get a kick out of noise complaints
The Standard asked bar staff to read some of the most colorful 311 complaints lodged against their establishments.
‘Daddy Gang’ babes roll out for their queen Alex Cooper in Oakland
The “Call Her Daddy” host performed to a packed house in Oakland, with appearances by Wiz Khalifa and Saweetie.
Watch: Dueling DJs turned a Waymo into roving nightclub
On a sweltering Sunday, two members of the SF DJ Collective filled an autonomous vehicle with equipment for an hour-long B2B set.
School closures suck. But they’re necessary, and opposing them is wrong
Should San Francisco families really be asked to give up on their small community schools for the sake of the public good? Yes, they should.
Baffled by the mayor’s race? Here’s how to be a tactical ranked-choice voter
Ranked-choice voting is confusing, especially when there are 13 candidates, and you can pick up to 10. But there are simple ways to game the system.
San Francisco’s ‘Dream Keepers’ are asking for legal trouble
Scandal has erupted around the Dream Keeper Initiative, but it’s not the only race- or gender-specific City Hall program that deserves legal scrutiny.
Why I’m funding a $100 million project to revive Fillmore Street
Investor Neil Mehta writes for the first time about his property purchases — and why the stories about him are wrong.
