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How Balboa Street (seriously?) became SF’s unlikely arbiter of cool
Natural wine, smashburgers, mustaches, dad hats — a stretch of the Outer Richmond is now the place to eat and drink
Ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted on bribery charges
Federal prosecutors said she received kickbacks in exchange for political favors.
Roof wars: Homeowners, insurers duel over dropped policies
Unregulated tech tools are costing more people their policies.
At 73, Michael Jang has become an art-world star. His house is ready for its closeup
The iconoclastic artist’s Richmond home is a work of art five decades in the making.
Fire at Moss Landing Power Plant forces evacuations, Highway 1 closure
Local officials urged residents to close windows and doors and turn off air conditioning systems “out of an abundance of caution.”
SF salami scion charged with assaulting Capitol cops on Jan. 6
A man whose family has made Italian meats in San Francisco since 1896 assaulted police during the insurrection, prosecutors say.
Man who shot Muni bus charged with assault, other felonies
Adolph Patrick Greene, 58, allegedly fired a revolver at the bus, which carried 15 to 20 passengers, on Monday.
SF Public Health director who led city through Covid is stepping down
Dr. Grant Colfax called his term as director “the honor of a lifetime.”
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‘We don’t have answers’: SF unions split as Lurie’s hiring slowdown hits workers
“I don’t get the impression they really thought this out,” said one labor leader about the mayor’s directive.
SF keeps trying to tax away vacancies — but just can’t get it right
An empty homes tax was struck down by a judge, and an ordinance for storefronts has fallen flat.
Lurie’s first law asks rich people to help fix the fentanyl crisis
The mayor wants to open the floodgates for private donations to address drugs and homelessness.
Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions engulfed by Los Angeles fires
Many expect him to run for president after his term as governor, but the fires could change everything.
Feds sue SVB leaders for ‘gross negligence’ over massive collapse
FDIC questions the bank’s move to pay a $300 million dividend at a time of extreme financial distress.
This shop sells only toy ducks — and business is booming
Two former coworkers banded together to start a “completely silly” store.
‘Go back to America’: TikTok refugees are flooding Chinese app Red Note
Many in the U.S. are discovering the platform, which Chinese San Franciscans have used for years.
‘Be vigilant’: Security is tight at healthcare conference in wake of insurance CEO killing
Precautions were in place at San Francisco’s first major conference of the year after last month’s killing of a healthcare executive.
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Domestic violence survivors face nightmare getting city help
A new office was supposed to help the problem, but it still isn’t fully staffed.
Great Highway affordable housing project grows taller, dividing Sunset residents
Locals clash at a meeting over an eight-story development that could become the tallest building in the area.
Saison’s bar menu is the best fine-dining deal in San Francisco
A petite, five-course menu costs less than 100 bucks.
Buster Posey’s Giants lack overwhelming talent — so he’s leaning into leaders and workers
The Giants new president went hard after Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki and came up short. The only answer? ‘We’ve got to take care of business on the field.’
The Giants won Verlander but lost out on Sasaki. Can they win the next star chase?
Losing out on the Japanese star Roki Sasaki stings. But adding a one-time ace with big-time presence is a consolation prize the Giants can live with.
The $60 million man? Running the numbers on Brock Purdy’s 49ers contract
Where will his contract land? Will he reset the QB market? How will the 49ers fit a big deal into their salary-cap structure? Those are the simmering questions.
Kawakami: Why missing the playoffs might not be so bad for the Warriors
They’re not going to win the championship this season. They need at least one big trade and more secondary talent to get back into contention. So it’s time to wait.
Honoring the late David Lynch, Balboa Theater to screen ‘Blue Velvet’ marathon on 35mm
The Outer Richmond venue has special screenings of the magnum opus of the director, who died Thursday.
This historic SF venue used to be hot as hell — and now it’s cool as f*ck
Long derided for its poor ventilation and acoustics, the Regency Ballroom has been restored to its proper Masonic glory.
Photos: SF takes in 30 L.A. shelter animals amid devastating fires
The SPCA is waiving puppy adoption fees to make room for the incoming animals.
Don your hazmat suit, Lolita skirt, or lion costume for SF’s 18 best events of the week
It’s a festive week of art, comedy, and Tet and Lunar New Year celebrations.
The savior of Seal Rock brings an oceanfront classic back to life
Chef Alfred Schilling was once the “chocolate king” of San Francisco. Now, he’s back to give new life to a beloved restaurant.
One man’s fanatical quest to make the best baklava this side of Turkey
Tolgay Karabulut of Baklavastory is a man obsessed — and his stumble-upon bakery on the edge of the Mission is a revelation.
Lazy Bear chef hits the Design District — and 11 more upcoming restaurants and bars
After a tough year for the industry, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2025, including The Slanted Door’s long-awaited return to the Mission.
‘Totally worth it’: First day of SF’s long-delayed crab season draws around-the-block line
Pent-up demand after a two-month delay brought hundreds of people to queue up for the first day of San Francisco’s commercial crab season.
No truth? No problem! Meta’s embrace of misinformation will cause real-world harm
Meta’s decision to slash content moderation will flood its platforms with hate, writes Sen. Scott Wiener. Nobody will be targeted more than LGBTQ people.
What Daniel Lurie said — and didn’t say — in his inaugural address
In his first remarks as San Francisco mayor, Lurie showed his oratorical weakness. But he still brought some heat.
Lurie’s four czars will have vast power — but will they know how to wield it?
A foursome of policy chiefs will attempt what a legion of veteran bureaucrats have been unable to accomplish: Make SF run efficiently.
‘K’ is for katastrophe: How SF centrists wasted a golden opportunity
Thanks to their short-sighted campaign to close the Great Highway, San Francisco’s moderate leaders harmed their own agenda.
