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Is London Breed toast? New polls show worrying signs for mayor’s reelection bid
Together SF Action and the San Francisco Chronicle published polls suggesting a tough battle against nonprofit executive Daniel Lurie.
San Francisco tries to fix schools the hard way — with magical thinking
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Maria Su has been tapped to run the school district, with one overarching goal: stave off state control. But how to do that is anyone’s guess.
SF small businesses spot opportunities in the city’s real estate crash
Record-high retail vacancy rates mean lease opportunities and good deals abound.
15 rooms for a holiday party of any size, style, and budget
Stop procrastinating and book a venue already. Here are stylish ones for every size, style, and budget.
‘He threatened to kill me’: In Momeni trial, sister details relationship with drug dealer
Khazar Momeni’s relationship to Bob Lee’s drug dealer is scrutinized in her second day on the stand.
SFPD may have been robbed of millions, but the department isn’t seeking justice
Chief Bill Scott told the police commission he was powerless to compel nonprofit SF SAFE to hand over receipts.
‘Godfather of Silicon Valley’ spends big to crush progressive mayoral hopeful
It’s a return to form for the angel investor, who has bankrolled ads against Aaron Peskin before.
Montessori is paradise for kids on the spectrum. Parents fear its closure
“This was the first school where my son actually experienced grace and courtesy,” a mother said.
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Black students pay the price in latest City Hall scandal
Black-led nonprofits face uncertainty after allegations of misspending rocked Mayor London Breed’s Dream Keeper Initiative.
Can downtown be saved? Mayoral candidates’ big ideas to stop the bleeding
Downtown used to be bustling. Now, it feels like a ghost town.
After public school closures, what happens to the real estate?
The San Francisco Unified School District is poised to close 13 facilities. That’s a lot of real estate that would sit empty.
Superintendent to resign amid school closure chaos
Matt Wayne has reportedly agreed to step down. A Board of Education meeting is set for Friday.
Marine Layer founders’ dreams of a private club fizzle
The clothing company owners planned to open an exclusive club in Mill Valley. Then came red tape and high costs.
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.”
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.
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.
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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.
My dog, your house: A pup-swapping service looks to kill the kennel
San Franciscans are turning to a new peer-to-peer service for pet-sitting. First step: a doggie meetup in the park.
California’s other insurance crisis could upend life for thousands of foster kids
A little-known insurer with an unwanted monopoly on foster nonprofits blamed the rising cost of sex-abuse claims for pricing it out of the market.
A rough season gets worse for 49ers with bad news on Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel
Plus: Assessing the 49ers’ discouraging loss to the Chiefs, which unsurprisingly didn’t yield good grades.
With Brandon Aiyuk hurt, the 49ers’ next man up may be Ricky Pearsall
The star receiver may have a torn ACL, which means that the already depleted 49ers’ passing game is in an even bigger bind. How much slack can rookie Pearsall pick up?
No, Brock Purdy doesn’t need to be Superman — but the 49ers need him to be better
The 49ers don’t want or need their QB to take on too much responsibility in the wake of all their injuries. On Sunday, that just made it worse.
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.
Montessori is paradise for kids on the spectrum. Parents fear its closure
“This was the first school where my son actually experienced grace and courtesy,” a mother said.
Run for the foothills: 3 formerly rough Sierra towns are peaking right now
Placerville, Murphys, and Groveland are filled with eccentric treasures.
What do real hot rabbis think of Netflix’s ‘Hot Rabbi’ effect? We asked
The real hot rabbis of the Bay Area react to Adam Brody’s “Hot Rabbi Noah” from the new hit show.
SF’s most massive crane becomes a light-and-art show this weekend
Few people know about it, but the Hunters Point gantry crane is about to take center stage.
15 rooms for a holiday party of any size, style, and budget
Stop procrastinating and book a venue already. Here are stylish ones for every size, style, and budget.
RIP to the original Humphry Slocombe, the toughest job I’ve ever had
My only back-of-house job was making Secret Breakfast at a time when the world couldn’t get enough of it.
The brewery of the moment has a thing against IPAs
One year in, the SoMa craft beer maker has become a local powerhouse, with its Pilsner showing up all over town.
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.
Own gothic author Anne Rice’s copy of ‘Interview With the Vampire,’ now up for auction
She got her literary start in San Francisco in the 1970s, and her keepsakes reflect her steamy sensibilities.
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.
San Francisco tries to fix schools the hard way — with magical thinking
Maria Su has been tapped to run the school district, with one overarching goal: stave off state control. But how to do that is anyone’s guess.
Turning the Great Highway into a park will reap millions for business
The city’s walkers and rollers won’t be the only beneficiaries of a permanent highway closure. Nearby businesses will see a spending windfall.
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.
