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Google punishes workers for taking parental leave, lawsuit says

The company “forces their employees to choose between their job or starting a family,” plaintiff says.

DA charges suspect in 2023 fatal pushing of 63-year-old Chinese woman

The case sparked a political firestorm and media frenzy after police initially ruled the incident as an accident.

Ugly sweaters, drunken Santas, and guerrilla art top the 20 best things to do in SF this week

A boat parade, holiday markets, and speakeasy dance parties are among 20 activities in the chilly city.

Music, meals, and collaboration: A look at Waymo’s holiday community engagement

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Waymo is making a difference this holiday season, from caroling on cable cars to packing meals for families in need.

SF’s biggest magic mushroom church is set to close, claiming city harassment

Founder and pastor Dave Hodges says the church’s high profile and controversial mission make it a target.

Furious SF Zoo leaders say city audit could derail panda deal with China

The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to audit the facility’s finances and overall performance.

Lurie plans big shake-up of mayor’s office, adding more policy chiefs

The appointments are meant to “break down barriers” to tackling homelessness, crime, and other city ills.

Air quality set to improve as rain arrives in Bay Area

Wet weather will push away poor air regionally, while officials ready an advisory for potential coastal flooding.

SF supervisors vote to reverse RV parking restrictions

The board rejected a plan that would have made it easier to tow oversized vehicles used as living spaces by homeless people.

Scandal-ridden SF nonprofit Collective Impact loses contracts

City pulls funding over conflicts of interest involving former Human Rights Commission chief Sheryl Davis.

Trump picks conservative SF lawyer to steer civil rights agenda

Harmeet Dhillon served as a co-chair of the political group Women for Trump and led legal fights over California’s Covid restrictions.

SF’s budget deficit could grow to $1B if Trump withholds federal funds, report finds

The president-elect could play hardball with cities that don’t go along with his deportation plans.

You could own the ‘Jimi Hendrix’ house. There’s just one catch: He never lived there

The so-called “Jimi Hendrix Red House” could be yours for just under $4 million. One catch — he never actually lived there.

Rave now, die later: Inside an anti-aging dance party at a private club in Marin

At the Buck Institute’s longevity rave, biohacking, AI, and zero-proof cocktails collide with cutting-edge science and glittery cat ears.

Vital source of city tax revenue dips to long-term low

The city’s budget woes just got another black eye: Annual transfer tax revenue was the lowest in more than a decade.

Inside Silicon Valley’s most lavish holiday party. Yes, there was unlimited caviar

Come along to the $1 million extravaganza with five open bars, heaping tins of caviar, and a private DJ set by Steve Aoki.

This one internet subculture explains murder suspect Luigi Mangione’s odd politics

As Twitter sleuths rush to pin down the ideology of the suspect in the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, one bizarre value system rose above the rest.

A mad new ice cream shop just opened under SF’s most famous building

Located at the foot of the Transamerica Pyramid, MadLab serves suitably over-the-top ice cream, gelato, and shave ice.

The best dance spots in San Francisco, according to the city’s top DJs

Amid complaints about the dead nightlife scene, there are still places where you can get your groove on.

49ers vs. Rams: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

Can we expect another compelling QB duel between Brock Purdy and Matthew Stafford? Yes we can.

From LeBron James to Jimmy Butler, an early list of potential Warriors trade targets

The Warriors have good reasons and enough assets to be in the middle of many trade discussions over the next few months. Here’s who they might want to consider.

Grading the 49ers: Both Brock Purdy and the defense finally ace the exam

Only special teams committed (relatively minor) lapses for the 49ers on Sunday. Next up: Thursday night’s showdown against the Rams.

How Brock Purdy’s big speech and elite play fueled a massive 49ers win

Both Purdy and Deommodore Lenoir spoke the 49ers on Saturday night — and their words had a lasting impact.

Photos: Billie Eilish stans ride a special Caltrain to San Jose concert

Public-transit-minded fans take the ‘Billie Car’ from SF to San Jose for the star’s sold-out performance at SAP Center.

Wild parrots are so last winter. Check out SF’s newly hatched bird mascot

The California Academy of Sciences’ breeding program has yielded its first African bird.

Inside the big-baller bar mitzvahs of the Silicon Valley rich

In the Bay Area, celebrations for the Jewish teenage rite of passage have reached stratospheric levels of opulence.

Can a dating app for poly people work for a basic bitch like me?

The countercultural dating app Feeld has exploded in popularity in San Francisco. But are the monogamous welcome?

The great tweezer takeover: Is fine dining hijacking the soul of San Francisco?

As more chefs embrace the fuss and foam, the city’s sweet spot — the midlevel restaurant — is at risk of becoming extinct.

The year in eating: An obsessive guide to SF’s rebooted restaurant scene

The chefs, restaurants, bars, and bakeries changing the flavor of San Francisco.

The cult of croissant: How bakeries became SF’s greatest obsession

Pastries are powering the most dynamic food movement in San Francisco.

Restaurants are getting tinier, and we’re big into it 

Intimate venues make economic sense for indie owners and offer a cozier experience for diners.

Photos: Two favorite SF pastimes collide — ugly sweaters and silent disco

Hundreds showed up to the Saturday-evening event, part of the city’s fifth annual WinterFest.

Wells Fargo is selling its HQ. But what happens to its museum?

Want to climb into a Wells Fargo stagecoach? You better do it soon.

Holiday drag tradition ‘Golden Girls Live’ returned with the ultimate fan-service cameo

SF’s beloved drag re-enactment upgraded to the Curran Theater — closing with an extraordinary one-time performance.

Dave Eggers just opened a library of books written entirely by children

Inside McSweeney’s headquarters on Valencia Street you can now find the world’s first International Library of Youth Writing.

Democrats need to wake up and build real solutions to California’s affordability crisis

Sen. Scott Wiener sketches out a road map for the state’s reeling liberals.

Jackie Fielder’s party of one

Is the new supervisor a bold, young progressive who just wants to get stuff done? Or a far-left firebrand looking to turn the system upside down?

To restore trust in City Hall, Daniel Lurie needs to let the sunshine in

Cleaning up San Francisco’s corrupt politics requires greater transparency, not more opacity.

‘The bitterness is likely to intensify’: Standard readers respond to Prop. K op-ed

An opinion piece on urban vs. suburban San Franciscans struck a nerve.