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Leaked doc shows parks nonprofit exec accused of ‘financial malfeasance’
The charge is the most serious to surface yet in the saga of the now-defunct Parks Alliance.
Shea: Remembering Willie Mays, one year after the death of an American icon
He played baseball on his terms. He lived life on his terms. And one year ago today, he left us on his terms.
Lurie talks to homeless people daily. Here’s what they say about him
The mayor is a familiar face on San Francisco’s streets — but many homeless residents say his presence is more theater than feelings.
21 fun events in SF this week, from circus picnics to flotilla dance parties
What’s worth checking out this week? We’ll help you choose.
Personal bankruptcy surges in the Bay as tech employment sags
Good news for bankruptcy attorneys, bad news for everyone else: the usually low-debt region is seeing its highest filing rates since Covid.
Critics say SF schools inflate grades. Here’s what the data shows
Records indicate that SFUSD is, in fact, not lowering standards for disadvantaged kids.
$100M jewelry heist was biggest in U.S. history, feds say
Two men appeared in court Tuesday, facing federal conspiracy charges for allegedly taking part in robbing an armored truck that departed from San Mateo.
A Christian school wanted this baseball star. Then it learned his parents are gay
Under federal law, private schools like Valley Christian are free to reject students on the basis of sexual orientation — theirs or their parents’.
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Thanks, tariffs: Chinatown’s long-awaited makeover is delayed — again
The $71 million renovation of Portsmouth Square has hit another snag.
Trump ‘illegally yanked’ critical anti-terror funding, says city attorney
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The city said security at major events, including Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup, could be compromised without the federal funding.
California Democrat wants to ban face coverings for ICE agents and cops
Republicans argue that the state doesn’t have the authority to tell federal law enforcement officers what to wear.
Newsom doesn’t want to fund California’s new tough-on-crime law. Who should?
Supporters of Prop. 36 wanted at least $250 million. The governor gave them nothing.
The Oakland Coliseum was abandoned by the A’s. Cricket will gladly take it
The world’s second-most popular sport finally got its major-league moment in the Bay Area, as the Unicorns made their home debut.
San Francisco’s favorite hippie hub The Center is closing
The Center, a beloved events space and tea house in the Lower Haight, will shutter on June 22 after a year of struggles.
This startup bro has a modest proposal for Trump: Give me part of Alameda
James Ingallinera wants the president to hand over control of Alameda Point so he can build an AI utopia.
A ride in San Francisco’s adorable new Zoox robotaxi made us slightly sick
Our trip in the toaster on wheels was a mental and physical roller-coaster.
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A Christian school wanted this baseball star. Then it learned his parents are gay
Under federal law, private schools like Valley Christian are free to reject students on the basis of sexual orientation — theirs or their parents’.
Deputies released a psychotic man. Two hours later he killed someone
The killing of Michael Molland raises questions about how police are increasingly declining psychiatric detentions, despite potentially grave consequences.
A ride in San Francisco’s adorable new Zoox robotaxi made us slightly sick
Our trip in the toaster on wheels was a mental and physical roller-coaster.
Giants reinforcements can’t halt losing streak as Justin Verlander remains winless
San Francisco has lost four consecutive games for the first time in a month despite trading for Rafael Devers and activating two key players from the injured list.
How the Valkyries, the Bay Area’s newest sports startup, are getting off the ground
With a surprisingly competitive roster and a distinct home-court advantage, Golden State is establishing a culture. Caitlin Clark and the Fever will put it to the test.
Rafael Devers allows the Giants to dream big, even in a losing debut
The Giants’ new slugger went 2-for-5 at Oracle Park on Tuesday, but the team struggled with runners in scoring position in a third consecutive loss.
Giants’ Greg Johnson Q&A: Behind the scenes of Buster Posey’s trade for Rafael Devers
The Giants’ chairman said Buster Posey is “exceeding” expectations and praised his sense of urgency in executing a trade for the superstar.
‘A tiny little Fillmore’: SF’s oldest theater turned itself into a performance powerhouse
Under new leadership, the 137-year-old Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House transformed itself from community center to performance powerhouse.
Presenting the SF100
The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025
Pack your picnics, Standard members
A reserved table for 10 at Stern Grove Festival for Standard members.
Fired SFMOMA curator returns with a splashy new show – across the street
Eungie Joo is back with an exhibition at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts celebrating the Mission School.
This once-trendy cocktail ingredient is making a big comeback
It was everywhere, then nowhere. Now, elderflower liqueur is flooding cocktail menus across San Francisco.
California cuisine might be making a comeback — at least in my heart
Ingredient-driven, seasonal menus used to dominate the city. Now, they’re surprisingly hard to find.
The Mission restaurant that changed how SF eats burgers is closing
WesBurger chef-owner Wes Rowe declined to renew the lease — but he wants the next four Wednesday nights to be a nonstop party.
The 10 best diners in SF, according to a panel of pros
From Michelin-starred chefs to owners of cult-favorite smashburger joints, pros weigh in on where they go for sunny-side-up eggs, corned-beef hash, and pancakes.
Daniel Lurie is taking exactly the right approach to Trump
Not poking the nasty bear makes total sense.
Can tax-code tweaks keep businesses from fleeing SF?
A stealthy tax-rate change for AT&T signals a pro-business approach.
Move fast and make things: the new career mantra
Reid Hoffman has some advice for graduates entering a workforce ruled by AI.
We’re sentencing the homeless to death. Instead, let’s sentence them to treatment
It is not a crime to be homeless, nor should it be. But we should apply our laws to everyone, writes San Jose’s mayor.
