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6 injured in police chase, including 2 cops: report
Two San Francisco police officers were hospitalized after a pursuit of a vehicle led to an injury collision that damaged a building.
Animal cruelty caught on video at SF markets — but city says it can’t act
An activist group went undercover to document alleged abuses at live-animal markets — violations it says are hiding in plain sight.
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.
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Ducks killed at SF park — and bird flu isn’t the culprit
Neighbors have so far found three ducks dead with yellow darts in them, and others that are wounded.
Small earthquake shakes the East Bay, briefly halts SF-bound trains
The minor quake came just two days after the city awoke to a series of small tremors, including one that originated around the epicenter of the 1906 earthquake.
Photos: SF crews help fight one of the most devastating fires in state history
The San Francisco Fire Department on Saturday counted 39 staffers dispatched to the apocalyptic blazes tearing through Southern California.
Trump era immigration raid strikes in Kern County
It’s likely the first large-scale Trump era immigration raid in California.
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‘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.
Daniel Lurie wants to (kind of) pause city hiring
The new mayor hopes to roll back spending, but details are scant on who and what would be affected.
Trans Californians may have court records sealed under second Trump term
State Sen. Scott Wiener said the legislation is necessary with Trump returning to the White House in less than two weeks.
Rafael Mandelman is the new Board of Supervisors president
Working with Mayor Daniel Lurie, the officials are tasked with resolving a roughly $876 million budget deficit.
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.
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.
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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.
What Daniel Lurie said — and didn’t say — in his inaugural address
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In his first remarks as San Francisco mayor, Lurie showed his oratorical weakness. But he still brought some heat.
OpenAI whistleblower’s death sparks dark conspiracy theories
The case of Suchir Balaji has united a coalition of right-wing pundits, conspiracy-minded journalists, crypto enthusiasts — and the software engineer’s own family.
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 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.
‘A really tough year’: The 10 exact moments when the 49ers’ season fell apart
The ten-act nightmare from which the 49ers hope to triumphantly emerge in 2025.
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.
Calling all ravers, poets, and Y Combinator rejects: 13 things to do in SF this week
There’ll be DJs, craft vendors, and, yes, clowns at the city’s hottest happenings.
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.
The latest headache for restaurants? Health-obsessed seed-oil refusers
Canola oil is out. Beef tallow is in — and some diners are even bringing their own to the table.
No truth? No problem! Meta’s embrace of misinformation will cause real-world harm
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.
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?
