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Sued over unpaid taxes, Mourad chef lashes out at city: ‘Maybe they just don’t want us here’
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According to court documents, the fine-dining restaurant owes the city more than $100K in back taxes.
Grading the 49ers: Brock Purdy’s third quarter was historically good
This was complementary football at its finest from the 49ers — for one dominant quarter, at least.
Take it from these public transit critics — Muni is actually doing great
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Two transportation advocates argue that the SFMTA has pulled off a minor miracle, improving performance while maintaining fiscal discipline.
Seniors embrace the future of transportation with Waymo
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At the center of Bob Lee’s killing, a key witness with camera-ready style
Khazar Momeni, sister of accused murderer Nima Momeni, took the stand to reveal a high-living, drug-fueled lifestyle.
Driver flees ‘insane’ crash that injures three in SF
The latest San Francisco crash comes days after the city saw two traffic fatalities and another violent hit-and-run that knocked the teeth out of a cyclist.
Pedestrian’s killing by truck was likely unavoidable, transit boss says
The area where the man died cannot have speed humps or traffic cameras installed.
‘He was Uncle Phil to me’: Deadheads mourn Lesh at band’s former house
Phil Lesh, a Grateful Dead founding member died Friday. He was 84.
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‘Work yourself to death’: City nurses say Prop. I will help severe staffing issues
The ballot measure would tweak retirement benefits for nurses and 911 dispatchers.
San Francisco’s most expensive ballot measure fight is about cutting bureaucracy
Prop. D and Prop. E could shrink the city’s vast array of boards, committees, and councils — but differ greatly on the details.
Tech for Trump? Not at Reid Hoffman’s deep-blue S.F. conference
The election — and fears of a second Trump presidency — took center stage at the exclusive Masters of Scale conference in the Presidio this week.
A scandal-filled guide to the accusations against SF mayor candidates
Our mayoral dossier is designed to help voters sort through San Francisco candidates’ dirty laundry.
Billionaire VC unloads on Musk and Trump at SF tech conference
Vinod Khosla was scheduled for a fireside chat about AI at TechCrunch Disrupt, but the talk became a venue for his political opinions.
The Picasso of pumpkin carvers? How one woman turns 1,000-pound gourds into art
How a local artist turned her side hustle into a business that’s landed her gigs with the S.F. Giants and big tech firms.
One of SF’s most acclaimed restaurants to close: ‘This evening’s service will be our last’
Mourad’s owner said the post-pandemic economy and a “bitter dispute” with the city made it impossible for even a Michelin-starred establishment to survive.
The superfans using a niche productivity app as a second brain
Super fans of the productivity software are using it for everything from tracking their pet’s health to organizing their polycule.
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Author Rachel Kushner revisits the raw streets of the Inner Sunset
The Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist takes The Standard on a tour of the neighborhood that shaped her.
At the center of Bob Lee’s killing, a key witness with camera-ready style
Khazar Momeni, sister of accused murderer Nima Momeni, took the stand to reveal a high-living, drug-fueled lifestyle.
‘He was Uncle Phil to me’: Deadheads mourn Lesh at band’s former house
Phil Lesh, a Grateful Dead founding member died Friday. He was 84.
Grading the 49ers: Brock Purdy’s third quarter was historically good
This was complementary football at its finest from the 49ers — for one dominant quarter, at least.
Thanks to Brock Purdy, the 49ers maintained their sky-high offensive ceiling
The quarterback’s stellar performance against the Cowboys gives the 49ers optimism going into the season’s second half.
No, the 49ers aren’t dead yet, though it sure got close
They’re 4-4, tied for the division lead, and should have Christian McCaffrey back soon. The 49ers are still in this thing.
To beat the Cowboys, the 49ers need to make these 5 crucial fixes
Executing the following list this Sunday could put the 49ers season back on track.
It’s rough out there: Even these dating-app founders can’t find love in SF
IRL dating startups are thriving in San Francisco, but their founders are inconveniently single.
Tech for Trump? Not at Reid Hoffman’s deep-blue S.F. conference
The election — and fears of a second Trump presidency — took center stage at the exclusive Masters of Scale conference in the Presidio this week.
The 20 best events in SF this week, from a secret strip show to a doggie costume contest
A blood rave, a museum opening, a dance cruise, and a sandcastle contest sweeten the pre-Halloween weekend.
Inside the new Sea Ranch Lodge, where everything and nothing has changed
After a major renovation, the lodge 100 miles north of San Francisco is calling to a new generation of the city-weary and the design-conscious.
Sued over unpaid taxes, Mourad chef lashes out at city: ‘Maybe they just don’t want us here’
Exclusive
According to court documents, the fine-dining restaurant owes the city more than $100K in back taxes.
Instagram sensation Poorboy Coffee wants to be Starbucks when it grows up
Without prior experience in the coffee business, Brandon Sardi and Alexis Howard turned to social media to sell their story.
One of SF’s most acclaimed restaurants to close: ‘This evening’s service will be our last’
Mourad’s owner said the post-pandemic economy and a “bitter dispute” with the city made it impossible for even a Michelin-starred establishment to survive.
This cocktail bar wants to be No. 1 in the city — and maybe the world
Bar Iris in Russian Hill launched a new cocktail menu with Japanese spirits and wildly original flavors.
Rejoice, 35mm-film nerds. This man is bringing tons of screenings to town
For real film nerds, the Odyssey Film Institute’s growing archive of 35 millimeter movies brings the past back to the future with screenings all across the bay.
The Picasso of pumpkin carvers? How one woman turns 1,000-pound gourds into art
How a local artist turned her side hustle into a business that’s landed her gigs with the S.F. Giants and big tech firms.
SF’s hottest music venue is … the Cow Palace?
Daly City’s 83-year-old arena, known for rodeos and boat shows, is suddenly booking a flood of top-tier DJs.
Author Rachel Kushner revisits the raw streets of the Inner Sunset
The Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist takes The Standard on a tour of the neighborhood that shaped her.
Take it from these public transit critics — Muni is actually doing great
Two transportation advocates argue that the SFMTA has pulled off a minor miracle, improving performance while maintaining fiscal discipline.
A mayor’s economic case for getting tougher on repeat offenders
San Jose mayor Matt Mahan argues the merits of Prop 36, which increases punishments for thefts and drug offenses.
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.
