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Live blog: Harris concedes, and other breaking election updates
Live updates from across San Francisco.
18 totally nonpolitical events to check out this week instead of spiraling
From a secret rave to a disco brunch, SF is chock full of celebrations to soothe your post-election soul.
Let the trans kids play. Why we should embrace, not exclude, transgender athletes
Opinion
One coach’s tribute to a San Jose State volleyball player and the teammates who’ve stood beside her.
The hot new college major in San Francisco? Psychedelic drugs
Starting in 2025, students will be able to earn a Bachelor of Science in psychedelic drugs from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Seniors embrace the future of transportation with Waymo
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Thanks to cutting-edge technology, San Franciscans are finding community, independence, and adventure.
More on the Election
SF braces for Trump’s return: ‘It’s a little triggering’
As the electoral tide turned increasingly red, San Franciscans despaired, reveled, and drowned their emotions however they could.
San Francisco voters approve rent aid for the city’s poorest residents
The measure requires the city to set aside millions each year to help extremely low-income households pay for rent.
London Breed trailing Daniel Lurie in early election returns
The outcome of these races may reveal the true depths of people’s animosity toward crime, homelessness, fentanyl, and the state of downtown.
Prop. K, measure to permanently close the Great Highway, is leading
Proposition K, which aims to close the Great Highway to cars, has turned the sleepy west side into a campaign battleground.
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SF Supervisor Catherine Stefani wins landslide victory for California Assembly seat
The San Francisco supervisor emerged as the clear winner in the race for California’s 19th Assembly District, capturing TK% of the vote in the early results.
San Francisco voters approve business-friendly overhaul of city tax system
Nearly every SF politico agrees that Proposition M is necessary to align the city’s economy with remote work.
San Francisco voters may tax Uber to help struggling Muni system
Prop L asks San Franciscans to tax ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft to raise an estimated $25 million for Muni.
Nurse staffing measure Prop. I projected to win
The ballot measure would tweak retirement benefits for nurses and 911 dispatchers.
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Abortion ballot measure that preps for potential Republican president appears to pass
Prop. O would firm up reproductive rights in San Francisco. Opponents include the Catholic archdiocese.
Californians voters rebuke rent control expansion yet again
The measure was the third failed attempt to remove statewide limits on rent control since 2017.
Two first-responder propositions claim they address public safety, but they’ll cost you
Prop. H and Prop. F want to fix staffing issues with firefighters and cops.
Adam Schiff wins Senate seat long held by the late Dianne Feinstein
The Los Angeles-area congressman rose to national prominence as the lead prosecutor in then-President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial.
‘Is it time to quit?’ SF techies consider life beyond the industry
A “career transition” conference over the weekend sought to entice techies to other industries, including social work, real estate, and plumbing.
The new live-forever flex: Hiring a ‘longevity concierge’
Can’t spend $1 million a year on longevity but still care? Longevity concierges democratize access and help you get the care you need.
Strava artist-athletes are painting San Francisco streets with their legs
Call it cardio cartography, Strava artists are using sweat as their medium and SF as their canvas.
The latest victim of election anxiety? Home sales
Leading up to Nov. 5, some local real estate agents say they’ve noticed an impact on the housing market due to election anxiety.
Editor's Picks
From prisoner to Pulitzer finalist, Rahsaan Thomas writes his redemption tale
From San Quentin to a Pulitzer nod, Rahsaan ‘New York’ Thomas tracks his redemption tale on the Life in Seven Songs podcast.
Viral antisemitism victim has a history of loud public fights
Exclusive
The Oakland father says he wasn’t seeking an argument when he entered a cafe notorious for its pro-Hamas menu.
She makes one of SF’s most coveted pastries — now at a new location
Michelle Hernandez, the queen of canelé, just opened Le Dix-Sept’s second location in Potrero Hill.
John Lynch can’t wait for Christian McCaffrey and the full-speed 49ers
The phone lines are open, but the 49ers aren’t in a rush to make a trade at Tuesday’s deadline.
Christian McCaffrey is back: 49ers star returns to the practice field
In a move that paves the way for a potential McCaffrey return, the 49ers’ superstar has rejoined his team at practice.
Swing for the stands: Win tickets to Oracle Park’s golf event
Sign up for The San Francisco Standard sports updates for a chance to win tickets and tee off in this iconic stadium
How a healthy Christian McCaffrey can take the 49ers offense from good to great
The framework for elite production has been there for the 49ers. Can their all-world running back help them realize their potential?
18 totally nonpolitical events to check out this week instead of spiraling
From a secret rave to a disco brunch, SF is chock full of celebrations to soothe your post-election soul.
The hot new college major in San Francisco? Psychedelic drugs
Starting in 2025, students will be able to earn a Bachelor of Science in psychedelic drugs from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
You can own one of SF’s first firehouses for $7.9M. Yes, it has a pole
The four-story home once belonged to an art-world power couple, who bought it for pennies on the dollar in 1959.
‘Is it time to quit?’ SF techies consider life beyond the industry
A “career transition” conference over the weekend sought to entice techies to other industries, including social work, real estate, and plumbing.
The five best $25 deals for Restaurant Week
These aren’t just good bargains at any old spot. This Restaurant Week, some of San Francisco’s hottest restaurants are getting in on the fun.
Win or lose, we still booze. 15 SF bars for every election night outcome
Here are the best bars for drinking through election night, no matter the results.
She makes one of SF’s most coveted pastries — now at a new location
Michelle Hernandez, the queen of canelé, just opened Le Dix-Sept’s second location in Potrero Hill.
Eat for free on Election Day at classic SF restaurant
If there’s one thing that spans the political divide, it’s the appreciation of a free meal.
18 totally nonpolitical events to check out this week instead of spiraling
From a secret rave to a disco brunch, SF is chock full of celebrations to soothe your post-election soul.
From prisoner to Pulitzer finalist, Rahsaan Thomas writes his redemption tale
From San Quentin to a Pulitzer nod, Rahsaan ‘New York’ Thomas tracks his redemption tale on the Life in Seven Songs podcast.
‘Ricochet,’ a new film about an SF killing Trump exploited, hits streaming
“Ricochet,” a documentary newly available on Apple TV and Amazon, tells the story of the 2015 Kate Steinle killing and trial.
The Halloween haunting of San Francisco, in photos
Front Street and the 16th St. BART station plaza transformed into two of the biggest outdoor gatherings Thursday as residents came out to rage in their Halloween finest.
How Daniel Lurie threaded a political needle in the mayor’s race
To push aside London Breed, Daniel Lurie had to embrace a contradiction. He would appear to voters as both outsider and insider.
Let the trans kids play. Why we should embrace, not exclude, transgender athletes
One coach’s tribute to a San Jose State volleyball player and the teammates who’ve stood beside her.
Harris, Lurie, Prop D, the Great Highway: Why I’m voting for change at every level
Editor-at-large Adam Lashinsky gives his final picks for the races that matter (to him).
The great mistruths of the Great Highway proposal
A westside resident argues that backers’ promises of a new oceanfront park amount to greenwashing.
