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Inside an artist’s live-work wonderland in Bernal Heights

Artist Isaac Vazquez Avila lives and works within a hidden creative enclave carved out of a former dairy in Bernal Heights.

Running on fumes, an iconic SF art car cries for help

A 1990 Volvo wrapped in Mondrian design needs more than $3,000 in repairs, and its owner Jes Muse is asking the public for a hand.

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.

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.

Photos: Colorful altars, lively procession bring Day of the Dead to life in SF

Thousands observed Día de los Muertos with a festival of altars and colorful procession that wound its way through the Mission District.

BART throat-slashing attack: Suspect ID’d, still at large

The attack took place early Saturday on a train approaching the 24th-Mission station in San Francisco.

The first homeless man arrested in crackdown already had shelter

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Newly obtained footage shows a homeless man arrested for “sitting outside,” marking the first such arrest since the city’s crackdown began.

Viral antisemitism victim has a history of loud public fights

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The Oakland father says he wasn’t seeking an argument when he entered a cafe notorious for its pro-Hamas menu.

San Francisco, tell us your election predictions

The stakes are high for San Francisco in Tuesday’s election, and The Standard wants to know what you’re watching for.

SF vs. Trump? Abortion ballot measure preps for potential Republican president

Prop. O would firm up reproductive rights in San Francisco. Opponents include the Catholic archdiocese.

Why Aaron Peskin’s progressive cred may not be enough to win

Peskin’s campaign touts his quarter-century of tenant protections. As evictions have cooled, that message may no longer resonate.

Can an inspector general root out San Francisco corruption?

Proposition C would create an inspector general position to investigate City Hall misdeeds.

85 arrested after striking SF hotel workers stage cable car protest

Six weeks into the work stoppage, hospitality employees and employers remain far apart on issues of staffing, healthcare, and pay.

‘A big dirt hole’: Candlestick Park is a broken promise to San Francisco’s Black community

Once an iconic piece of San Francisco lore, the former Candlestick Park is a symbol for a neighborhood waiting decades for a better future.

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.

Who wants to own a dead mall? The San Francisco Centre heads to auction

Owners of the former retail destination walked away from the property last summer, but a messy foreclosure process is still playing out.

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.

A year in, the city’s best new Mexican breakfast spot is expanding

El Mil Amores is succeeding with top-notch chilaquiles, café de olla, and extended family.

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.

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?

49ers midterm marks: Is this one of the best secondaries in football?

The 49ers have shown signs that the defense can find its stride down the stretch just like the 2021 unit did.

Is this the start of one last, loud defensive stand for Draymond Green?

Draymond Green won Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 but hasn’t been in the conversation for years. He wants back in. Right now.

49ers and their wives take Halloween couples costumes to next level

The 49ers have a bye week and aren’t playing a game this Sunday. Good thing, because their players are spending more time on Halloween outfits than game film.

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.

Photos: Colorful altars, lively procession bring Day of the Dead to life in SF

Thousands observed Día de los Muertos with a festival of altars and colorful procession that wound its way through the Mission District.

Inside an artist’s live-work wonderland in Bernal Heights

Artist Isaac Vazquez Avila lives and works within a hidden creative enclave carved out of a former dairy in Bernal Heights.

Running on fumes, an iconic SF art car cries for help

A 1990 Volvo wrapped in Mondrian design needs more than $3,000 in repairs, and its owner Jes Muse is asking the public for a hand.

The best bars for cheating on the 49ers with other teams’ fans

It’s bye week, which means you need to adopt a new team this Sunday. Here are Standard sports writer David Lombardi’s favorite bars for non-49ers fans.

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.

Is SF still the Paris of the West? It is at this new waterfront restaurant

The newest restaurant from Kais Bouzidi is a refreshingly modern take on a classic bistro.

A year in, the city’s best new Mexican breakfast spot is expanding

El Mil Amores is succeeding with top-notch chilaquiles, café de olla, and extended family.

‘Ricochet,’ a new film about the SF killing Trump exploited, hits streaming just in time

“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.

20 great Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Diwali events in SF this week

Whether you want kid-friendly, singles-only, late night or midday, there are spooktacular events to fit your desires all over San Francisco this week.

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 great mistruths of the Great Highway proposal

A westside resident argues that backers’ promises of a new oceanfront park amount to greenwashing.

Understaffed police are rationing public safety in San Francisco. Here’s how to fix it

With a shortage of 500 officers, our city’s police are facing an impossible decision — choosing which residents to help in their moments of greatest need.

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.