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Will ‘dark money’ crackdown make SF’s public schools fairer — or just worse?
The city is home to some of California’s biggest PTA fundraisers. Faced with new rules, the wealthy may flee SFUSD altogether.
HR spying scandal: Rippling worker details scheme to steal corporate secrets
The alleged spy confessed his involvement in the operation and directly implicated Deel CEO Alex Bouaziz and his father.
Suspended official sues city, claims she was silenced for reporting sexual assault
Kimberly Ellis is under investigation over allegations of impropriety at her department. The city attorney called her claims “baseless.”
‘The skill, the audacity, the belief’: Steph Curry plays maestro in Memphis
With the Warriors’ high-stakes win over the Grizzlies, Golden State climbed into fifth place in the Western Conference.
Prolific shoplifter used son, 12, to steal from Saks, Walgreens, DA says
Harry Wong, 44, faces multiple charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Panic buying and canceled orders as car dealers brace for tariffs
Some dealers are cashing in during the rush, while others are set to lose millions.
‘Moronic’: Nonprofits slam Lurie’s new rules on free drug supplies
All city-funded programs must move distribution indoors or to controlled spaces.
SF’s new mayor, like its old one, doesn’t want you to read his texts
London Breed was slammed for it last year. In a “depressingly similar” scenario, Daniel Lurie is also shrouding access to public records.
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SF official pushed $30K mystery payment to friendly political nonprofit
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Kimberly Ellis, head of the Department on the Status of Women, overruled staff to push excess funds to a friendly political group, a source said.
Lawsuits are blowing a hole in San Francisco’s fiscal recovery
Despite the challenges, the $840 million budget deficit shrunk by about $20 million in the latest projection from City Hall.
How did the city spend $600K on a women’s conference? Massages, hotels, and a fashion show
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A department spared no expense on flowers, plane tickets, a DJ, and fees for speakers — including one tasked with agency oversight.
Suspended city official paid $85K to ‘dear friend’ for ‘weird’ trainings
As director of the Department on the Status of Women, Kimberly Ellis used taxpayer money for a fancy Tahoe retreat — with a close pal at her side.
Tech’s big anxiety: fewer jobs, lower pay, more AI
As big companies seek to replace human work with code, falling salaries and long job hunts are increasingly common.
The coveted visa keeping SF’s elite restaurant kitchens running
A talent pool of globetrotting fine-dining chefs is the lifeblood of the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants.
Your next job interview may be with an AI recruiter
Tuck in that shirt. The hellscape that is a 15-minute introductory recruitment call just got even more dystopian.
His flying car demo went viral after leaping over another vehicle. Now he needs to produce it
Jim Dukhovny was a nightclub promoter who went by DJ Wizard. Is his viral airborne automobile more than hype?
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Are one-legged 3-pointers the future of the NBA? Probably not for Steph Curry
The one-legged three is certainly having a moment. The Warriors star made his first in 2013 but hasn’t integrated it into his creative arsenal as others have.
How John Lennon and Yoko Ono saved author David Sheff and his ‘beautiful boy’
New York Times bestselling author David Sheff details his life-saving relationships with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
4 most exciting new restaurants coming to SF this April
Meski, an Afro-Latin spot from Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, and the revamped Wayfare Tavern are already drawing buzz.
Kawakami: What could hold 49ers together through 2025 reset? Trusting Shanahan and Purdy
No, it’s not Super Bowl or Bust. But this week’s spin — and the decision to pay the freight for WR Brandon Aiyuk — are signs the 49ers aren’t blowing it up either.
49ers owner Jed York: Brock Purdy’s contract is the pivot point of all offseason moves
York believes Purdy is a top-10 QB in the league, and it sounds like the plan is in place to show him the money — sooner rather than later.
An 18-3 Cubs drubbing of A’s in their Sacramento debut sets a foreboding minor-league tone
Neither the product on the field — nor the sterilized surrounding atmosphere — felt like the beloved Oakland version.
John Lynch expects Brock Purdy contract to vault the 49ers back up the NFL’s spending list
The GM said “there’s motivation on both sides” to get a Purdy deal done and surround the QB with youth and a healthier team in 2025.
20 events in SF this week, from a clown parade to a ‘sit club’ for people who hate to run
Starting with the Daybreaker dance party and wrapping up with the Night of Ideas, there’s something for everyone.
The Tenderloin’s beloved bathhouse is back — and hotter than ever
Onsen has reopened after five years, with heated pools, cold plunges, and a fresh take on communal bathing culture.
This neglected SF plaza is getting a glow-up, complete with more than 1,200 lights
“Spectra” is the latest art project by Illuminate, the nonprofit behind the Bay Lights and the Market Street rainbow laser cannons.
Queer and trans people are arming themselves. Should I?
In an increasingly hostile America, LGBTQ+ people are learning to shoot. I went to the range to see if I wanted to be one of them.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
Step inside Jagalchi, Daly City’s new Korean supermarket with big ‘Eataly vibes’
We braved the opening-day crowds to go on a shopping spree with Korean food experts Eddo Kim and Clara Lee.
Tartine pulled into DOGE backlash over former exec’s ties to Elon Musk
The beloved bakery faces political controversy over its ex-president’s connection to Tesla’s restaurant plans.
This neighborhood used to be a happy hour dead zone. Not anymore
For 35 years, Grumpy’s was the place — the only place — for burgers and cocktails in the Northeast Waterfront. It’s finally back.
The ex-Marine and legal legend taking the fight to Trump — and the law firms caving to him
John Keker stands up for his profession — and wonders why every other attorney isn’t doing the same.
Exclusive: Inside Lurie’s $100M plan to get private donors to pay for homeless beds
The mayor is rolling out another plan that asks San Francisco’s rich to pony up for its poor.
Bursting the balloon of Ezra Klein’s ‘Abundance’ theory
Klein and his co-author Derek Thompson believe more of everything is the answer to what ails California. But bad governance will ruin it all.
Oligarchs assemble! A shiny squad of CEOs could save SF — if they know their assignment
Mayor Daniel Lurie has shown he can convene the city’s richest and most powerful. Now what will they do with that access?
