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Gavin Newsom’s presidential ambitions engulfed by Los Angeles fires
Many expect him to run for president after his term as governor, but the fires could change everything.
‘Go back to America’: TikTok refugees are flooding Chinese app Red Note
Many in the U.S. are discovering the platform, which Chinese San Franciscans have used for years.
Great Highway affordable housing project grows taller, dividing Sunset residents
Locals clash at a meeting over an eight-story development that could become the tallest building in the area.
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Toddler disfigured by burns after mom and babysitter failed to hospitalize her
Both were convicted of child endangerment for delaying treatment.
UC Berkeley firebomb suspect pleads guilty to arson
Casey Goonan was arrested in June on suspicion of a string of attacks at the university.
Muni bus had up to 20 passengers when targeted by shooter
A man was arrested in the shooting, which did not result in injuries.
Lurie’s first law asks rich people to help fix the fentanyl crisis
The mayor wants to open the floodgates for private donations to address drugs and homelessness.
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SF Republican Party elected a new chair. He voted Democrat for mayor
The education consultant hasn’t ruled out a run for school board but knows it’s a long shot in the deep-blue city.
Daniel Lurie’s arrival marks the end of the Willie Brown dynasty
Brown helped the careers of Gavin Newsom, Ed Lee, and London Breed before they became mayor.
Trump-era immigration raid strikes in Kern County
It’s likely the first large-scale action in California in the lead-up to the new administration.
‘Rampages,’ overdoses, suicide attempts: Incidents at homeless shelters double in 2 years
From “rampages” to overdoses and health emergencies, incidents reported within the city’s shelter system have more than doubled over the past two years.
‘Be vigilant’: Security is tight at healthcare conference in wake of insurance CEO killing
Precautions were in place at San Francisco’s first major conference of the year after last month’s killing of a healthcare executive.
Why Mission Bay is recovering faster than anywhere else in San Francisco
From offices to retail to residential, the redeveloped neighborhood is blooming ahead of its showcase at next month’s NBA All-Star Game.
Mark Zuckerberg says hello to Joe Rogan, goodbye to DEI
After championing and spending billions on DEI efforts, Meta will end diversity hiring and training programs.
California’s most powerful Native gaming tribes seek to snuff out small gambling dens
A lawsuit claims that card rooms like Lucky Chances and Artichoke Joe’s are illegally offering blackjack and other “banked” casino games.
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Animal cruelty is caught on video at SF markets — but city says it can’t act
An activist group went undercover to document alleged abuses it says are hiding in plain sight.
No truth? No problem! Meta’s embrace of misinformation will cause real-world harm
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Meta’s decision to slash content moderation will flood its platforms with hate, writes Sen. Scott Wiener. Nobody will be targeted more than LGBTQ people.
Why a ‘scarlet letter’ insurance is increasingly one of the only options for homeowners
“Desperate times call for desperate measures”: How a less-regulated type of policy gained prominence in California.
The Warriors get a win they needed — but their biggest decisions remain on ice
While they wait out Jonathan Kuminga’s injury, the Warriors are probably stuck with the current roster through the trade deadline.
The Giants won Verlander but lost out on Sasaki. Can they win the next star chase?
Losing out on the Japanese star Roki Sasaki stings. But adding a one-time ace with big-time presence is a consolation prize the Giants can live with.
The 49ers will have 3 new coordinators in 2025. Here are Kyle Shanahan’s main options
This marks the biggest shakeup we’ve seen since the head coach and GM John Lynch took over — and the potential changes on the defensive side are most drastic.
Kawakami: The 49ers need to be refreshed, recast, and rethought — and it’s about time
At their end-of-season news conference, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan signaled that the roster needs more young players, and the staff needs new kinds of thinkers.
Found: Thousands of photos of 1960s San Francisco. Still missing: The photographer
One man’s mission to locate the creator of 8,000 images of 1960s San Francisco counterculture.
Don’t read this article unless you agree to the Chatham House Rule
An archaic English gag rule is enforcing silence everywhere in the Bay Area, from health conferences to dinner parties.
Dry January is a great idea, unless you’re an addict in denial
For normies who want to start the year off right after a season of indulgence, Dry January can be like a juice cleanse. For addicts like me, it can be a dangerous crutch.
Is the Golden Gate Bridge disappearing? Viral TikTok sparks crazed conspiracy theories
A video citing a “last glimpse” of the landmark confuses netizens and sparks 5 million views.
The savior of Seal Rock brings an oceanfront classic back to life
Chef Alfred Schilling was once the “chocolate king” of San Francisco. Now, he’s back to give a new life to a beloved restaurant.
One man’s fanatical quest to make the best baklava this side of Turkey
Tolgay Karabulut of Baklavastory is a man obsessed — and his stumble-upon bakery on the edge of the Mission is a revelation.
Lazy Bear chef hits the Design District — and 11 more upcoming restaurants and bars
After a tough year for the industry, there’s plenty to look forward to in 2025, including The Slanted Door’s long-awaited return to the Mission.
‘Totally worth it’: First day of SF’s long-delayed crab season draws around-the-block line
Pent-up demand after a two-month delay brought hundreds of people to queue up for the first day of San Francisco’s commercial crab season.
What Daniel Lurie said — and didn’t say — in his inaugural address
In his first remarks as San Francisco mayor, Lurie showed his oratorical weakness. But he still brought some heat.
Lurie’s four czars will have vast power — but will they know how to wield it?
A foursome of policy chiefs will attempt what a legion of veteran bureaucrats have been unable to accomplish: Make SF run efficiently.
‘K’ is for katastrophe: How SF centrists wasted a golden opportunity
Thanks to their short-sighted campaign to close the Great Highway, San Francisco’s moderate leaders harmed their own agenda.
Forecasting the troubles facing Daniel Lurie as he takes over City Hall
The mayor-elect has the air of a golden retriever bounding around with energy and hope. Will he hold onto that idealism or be humbled by a harsher reality?
