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Can ‘the Donald Trump of the Democrats’ bully and buy his way to governor?
Timeshare millionaire Stephen Cloobeck is running a cash-drenched campaign to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. How seriously should we take him?
SF tech founders go to finishing school — and Garry Tan does not approve
The founders learned how to shake hands and bump caviar at Slow Ventures’ “Etiquette Finishing School.”
Stewart Brand is ready to come ashore
The countercultural icon prides himself in his practicality, except when it came to restoring Mirene, his century-old tugboat that’s up for sale at $1.8 million.
The Warriors lack energy, and it’s becoming a theme: ‘There has to be some fire’
Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, and Brandin Podziemski each struggled in the Warriors’ 129-104 loss
‘A chance to be made lovable’: How ChatGPT allegedly guided a young man to commit suicide
A lawsuit claims the chatbot steered a 26-year-old in Florida to buy a gun, write a goodbye note to his family, and then do the unthinkable.
San Francisco’s KitKat: Killed by Waymo, commercialized by crypto
The cat, the myth, the meme coin.
Oakland Museum endured years of thefts at ransacked warehouse
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Thieves entered through the same HVAC system that had been targeted many times by past intruders.
SFO delays: Canceled flights and weather woes on Day 1 of FAA cuts
Departing flights were delayed more than an hour, and dozens had been canceled.
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Life in Seven Songs: Trump fired him, but Preet Bharara is still defending the country he loves
The prosecutor-turned-podcaster isn’t embarrassed to request “Wagon Wheel” in Nashville or to say he loves America.
Section 415: How Natalie Nakase turned the Valkyries into an immediate force
The head coach helped an expansion team earn a playoff berth by empowering her players.
London Breed weighs run for Congress: ‘This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity’
The former San Francisco mayor’s potential entry to the race comes as a surprise. Could it threaten Sen. Scott Wiener’s moderate coalition?
Nancy Pelosi’s last win: Walking out the door instead of being carried
As a two-time speaker of the House, she knows how to count votes. She’s also wise enough to know her number was up.
Former SF Human Rights chief faces 31 ethics charges over gifts, contracts scandal
Sheryl Davis resigned as executive director last year.
Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, retiring after 38 years in Congress
The two-time House speaker announced that she will not run in 2026 to represent San Francisco.
The meme stock army got him here. But can Kaz Nejatian save Opendoor?
The CEO says the tech company will stop losing money by next year and will focus on building new products for homeowners.
From stalled to sold: San Francisco real estate roars back at ‘100 mph’
Sellers are back in the driver’s seat, thanks to a lack of listings, with prices hitting their highest point in years.
The best bookstore in Union Square? It didn’t exist, until these tech writers dreamed it
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Media vets Sarah Lacy and Paul Carr are doubling down on their budding empire.
Ikea drops operator of struggling San Francisco food hall
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Saluhall has struggled to attract foot traffic since opening in 2024.
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SF’s RV crackdown hits snags from day one
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New restrictions leave dozens of vehicle dwellers at risk of losing their shelters. Some say a new permit system has led to chaos.
Family of four in murder-suicide investigation faced mounting financial struggles
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Public records and accounts from associates have unveiled a string of failed businesses and a growing tally of unpaid debts.
Why small restaurants keep coming to the rescue
With SNAP and CalFresh recipients in the lurch, chefs are stepping up to feed people — yet again.
The Giants might not be so bold after all
Tony Vitello’s hiring stunned the baseball industry. Then other teams said, “Hold my beer.”
Brock or Mac? The 49ers face a delicate choice against the Rams
Mac Jones has already notched a win against L.A. this season, but if Brock Purdy is close to healthy, his escapability gives the offense a new dimension.
Kawakami: The long, clear road to the 49ers’ silent deadline
We’re seeing what Year 1 of the team’s financial reset looks like. Year 2 should be different.
Kawakami: How the Warriors can survive the early-season gauntlet
It’s clear that Steve Kerr and Golden State’s other team leaders have been extremely wary of this opening stretch for a while now.
Singles night at San Francisco’s hot new club. (It’s a Costco)
The gonzo event turned out to be marketing for a dating app, but the mingling in the grocery aisles was real.
Inside the Bay Area think tank using memes to fight AI doom
Foresight Institute’s Existential Hope Meme Prize wants memes to inspire optimism about AI and the future.
Another art legend — Rena Bransten — is shuttering her SF gallery
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The 50-year-old gallery, housed at the Minnesota Street Project, is leaving to embrace a more flexible model.
18 fun events in SF, from a dance party in Grace Cathedral to Coffee Fest
What’s worth checking out? We’ll help you choose.
You will love this Negroni that tastes like spaghetti
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack is rolling out a menu of the classic herbaceous cocktails. It’s got some curveballs.
Chef who ripped San Francisco plots his return
A year after closing the Michelin-starred restaurant Aphotic in a fit of profanity, Peter Hemsley will partner on a cocktail bar in Russian Hill.
Steph Curry’s bourbon bar is a brick
Too sweet, too bright, and much too expensive, The Eighth Rule is a gaudy hotel bar with a $145 bourbon tasting. But you have to really want it.
Old-school restaurants aren’t dying — they’re having breakout years
Diners are packing San Francisco establishments that offer a good service and nostalgia, red meat and stiff drinks.
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.
Daniel Lurie’s battle against city bureaucrats has only just begun
When the administration steered a contract to a firm with ties to the mayor, it wasn’t playing favorites. It was showing who’s in charge.
Mayors like me can’t fix what the state is breaking. We need to demand better
San Jose’s Matt Mahan issues a call for a “Back to Basics Agenda” built on collaboration and accountability.
