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UC Berkeley canceled ‘Elon Fought the Law’ class, and people had jokes
“I think the election makes the class even more important,” said Professor Adam Sterling, who would not, in the end, be teaching it.
Photos: Rain batters SF as atmospheric river arrives
South of the Golden Gate, the heaviest rain is expected to hit Friday.
The 49ers’ struggles to finish: Is the offense or defense most to blame?
One-game samples can paint deceptive pictures. So what does the season-long data tell us about the 49ers’ end-game struggles?
The 17 best events in SF this week, from secret raves to a Victorian holiday fair
Barbershop raves and comedy strip shows warm up this soggy SF weekend
I rode Muni’s new, free on-demand shuttle — and it was magical
With the touch of an app, residents and visitors can enjoy easy access to parks, shops and destinations.
Nice house, Newsom — but where’s your tax return?
Despite pledges, the governor hasn’t released recent income statements and is drawing scrutiny over a $9M home purchase.
Killer was kicked out of posh hotel hours before home invasion, cops say
A Fairfield resident was jailed for allegedly killing a man in a weekend break-in, hours after deputies released him from custody.
SF Waldorf School opponent forfeits girls volleyball game over transgender suspicions
An official at the Christian school said the decision to withdraw from the match was based on “God’s Word.”
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Election turnout hits 12-year low as exhausted San Francisco voters tune out
Chinatown, the Western Addition, and the city’s southern crest had the worst numbers.
OpenAI’s Altman is lobbying City Hall — and advising its new boss
The tech darling wanted tax breaks. Now its CEO is one of Daniel Lurie’s closest advisers.
Urban Alchemy could lay off hundreds of workers in 2025
The organization, which helps patrol some of the city’s most troubled streets, is at risk of losing 311 employees.
Millennials are taking over San Francisco City Hall
Four new members represent a generational shift in the city’s powerful legislature.
San Francisco’s newest public drinking zone? Chase Center
After the success of downtown’s Oktoberfest and Halloween drinking zones, winter festivities are coming to Thrive City.
Despite A’s disaster, John Fisher seeks more public money in San Jose
His Major League Soccer team was poised to redevelop 26 acres of public land before his track record gave lawmakers pause.
AI founders are moving to SF from across the world to cash in on the boom
Donald Trump may have the city in his sights, but so do a new breed of international tech entrepreneurs.
Laid off and loving it: How 5 ex-techies rebooted their lives
Losing a cushy job can come with a pay cut — and a new sense of purpose.
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Roaches, worms, and hellish elevator rides: SF’s crumbling courthouse
Five years of maintenance logs reveal infestations, dilapidation, and constantly broken elevators.
Could Daniel Lurie be SF’s Michael Bloomberg?
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Independence, inexperience, and extraordinary wealth: San Francisco’s mayor-elect and New York’s ex-mayor have much in common.
Chesa Boudin on the songs — and the people — that shaped his life
Shaped by a tumultuous upbringing and a dramatic legal career, the former San Francisco district attorney shares the music that defines his life.
What comes next after this bomb cyclone of a season for the 49ers?
Looking past 2024, the team must weigh coaching adjustments, a roster refresh, and a practical deal for Purdy.
Grading the 49ers: Where Kyle Shanahan went wrong in blowing another lead
How can the 49ers close out games? They can start with smoother offensive production early on.
Nothing is coming easily for the 49ers offense, and that’s a huge problem
Against the Seahawks, the 49ers simply couldn’t generate the space-eating plays that were once a team hallmark.
A lost season? Collapse against rivals pushes 49ers to the brink
The 49ers pride themselves on strong finishes, but their 2024 season has been all about frequent, hard to explain collapses.
The perfect Mendocino trip revolves around 4 new restaurants
The next generation of back-to-the-land restaurants has arrived on the North Coast.
Bhangra, beats, and glow-in-the-dark hula hoops: Diwali festival lights up SF
City Hall glowed pink and yellow as San Francisco rang in the Festival of Lights with dancing, feasting, and live music.
For one night, SF’s hottest club was a bagel shop
A trendy Outer Richmond spot threw itself a birthday party, and it was the place to be.
Oopsie: Poster boy for anti-death movement might have accidentally aged himself
Bryan Johnson, the “Don’t Die” guy, does an about-face on rapamycin, which he’d touted as a “lifespan booster.”
This $25, all-you-can-eat sushi deal is a naughty adventure — if you don’t mind the wait
The sashimi and yakitori at Ko in the Mission have acquired a rabid fan base. But you’d better be OK with ditching work.
How Omnivore Books became a must-stop for the world’s best chefs
Christina Tosi, Ina Garten, Nigella Lawson, Ferran Adrià: The store plays host to the culinary illuminati.
This gorgeous Napa winery is a millennial honey trap. I’m not mad about it
Napa Valley has gotten more expensive and less fun. Bella Union bucks that trend.
The city’s chicest hood welcomes back a stunning wine bar
Verjus, from the owners of Quince and Cotogna, reopens, solidifying Jackson Square as the city’s chicest hood.
Voters closed the Great Highway to cars. Uh, now what?
Prop. K has passed, but little is certain about the creation of a coastal park. Meanwhile, political tensions in the Sunset run high.
A fight over 253 new homes nearly destroyed this wealthy Silicon Valley town
Portola Valley, population 4,200, pondered disincorporating this year after residents couldn’t agree on how to handle state housing mandates.
An ocean rave, a cowboy clown show, and 11 other extremely SF events this week
Here are 13 of the city’s best parties, performances, and outings.
Never-before-seen photos capture SF’s ’90s skate and hip-hop scene
A new book by documentarian Jacob Rosenberg offers a rare look into Bay Area culture.
Prop. K was a battle between urban and suburban SF. The right side won
The measure wasn’t just about the future of a road; it was a clash between two ideologies fighting to shape the city.
Daniel Lurie threaded a political needle in the mayor’s race
To push aside London Breed, he 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).
