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There’s always been a ceiling on these 49ers
In the eyes of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, 2025 was never set up to be special.
Marc Andreessen v. the pope: VC starts meme-war with Leo XIV
The venture capitalist quickly deleted his social media posts mocking the pontiff’s call to build moral AI.
Dead critters, filthy cages: New Sunset supervisor left pet store in squalor, owner says
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Mayor Daniel Lurie touted his D4 pick as a successful small-business owner. Newly obtained videos and financial documents complicate that narrative.
The battle over the Cliff House name might finally be over
Restoration of the name is between the owner and a west-side nonprofit.
Unprotected in SF
How one judge’s decision led to a child’s abduction — and exposed a broken system
Family court cases hinge on one person’s discretion. But without transparency or oversight, those choices can have devastating consequences.
SFPD’s longest-standing detective watches his special victims unit decline
Tony Flores has been a cop since the days of “wife-beaters” and “battered women.” Now the SVU is suffering twice the rate of attrition as the SFPD.
Voters promised free lawyers for domestic violence survivors. SF didn’t follow through
Prop. D was supposed to help the 90% who can’t afford representation. The city never funded it. Then Lurie cut even deeper into legal aid.
Survivors tethered to their abusers: An SF court’s lockdown on lives
Nine out of 10 domestic violence survivors represent themselves in family court, and their cases can drag on for years.
Police shoot a dog and its owner by Union Square
The man and his German shepherd mix were both hospitalized.
California forests have a labor crisis: Not enough people willing to climb trees
The state needs tens of thousands of seeds to regrow areas stricken by fire and disease — but is lacking the manpower needed for collection and surveying.
Four teenagers, one adult wounded in shooting in the Outer Richmond
No arrests have been made in what “appears to be an isolated incident,” the SFPD says.
‘The only redemption there is’: How ChatGPT allegedly guided a young man to commit suicide
A lawsuit claims the chatbot steered a 26-year-old in Florida to buy a gun, write a goodbye note to his family, and then do the unthinkable.
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Christine Pelosi steps out of her mom’s shadow and jumps into race for state Senate
After three decades as an attorney and Democratic Party operative, the younger Pelosi is a candidate.
Can ‘the Donald Trump of the Democrats’ bully and buy his way to governor?
Timeshare millionaire Stephen Cloobeck is running a cash-drenched campaign to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. How seriously should we take him?
London Breed weighs run for Congress: ‘This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity’
The former San Francisco mayor’s potential entry to the race comes as a surprise. Could it threaten Sen. Scott Wiener’s moderate coalition?
Nancy Pelosi’s last win: Walking out the door instead of being carried
As a two-time speaker of the House, she knows how to count votes. She’s also wise enough to know her number was up.
A Sausalito houseboater for 40 years, Stewart Brand is finally ready to come ashore
The countercultural icon prides himself in his practicality, except when it came to restoring Mirene, his century-old tugboat that’s up for sale at $1.8 million.
Why all the free-stuff Facebook groups you’re part of just changed their names
Almost anything can be had through Buy Nothing — except the name.
The meme stock army got him here. But can Kaz Nejatian save Opendoor?
The CEO says the tech company will stop losing money by next year and will focus on building new products for homeowners.
From stalled to sold: San Francisco real estate roars back at ‘100 mph’
Sellers are back in the driver’s seat, thanks to a lack of listings, with prices hitting their highest point in years.
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Can ‘the Donald Trump of the Democrats’ bully and buy his way to governor?
Timeshare millionaire Stephen Cloobeck is running a cash-drenched campaign to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. How seriously should we take him?
SF’s RV crackdown hits snags from day one
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New restrictions leave dozens of vehicle dwellers at risk of losing their shelters. Some say a new permit system has led to chaos.
Nancy Pelosi’s last win: Walking out the door instead of being carried
As a two-time speaker of the House, she knows how to count votes. She’s also wise enough to know her number was up.
Podcasts
Life in Seven Songs: Trump fired him, but Preet Bharara is still defending the country he loves
The prosecutor-turned-podcaster isn’t embarrassed to request “Wagon Wheel” in Nashville or to say he loves America.
Section 415: How Natalie Nakase turned the Valkyries into an immediate force
The head coach helped an expansion team earn a playoff berth by empowering her players.
‘How could you have more fun?’ Joe Lacob, Peter Guber, and 15 years owning the Warriors
A dreamer and an industrialist reflect on why their partnership has worked and what comes next.
Kawakami: No magic trade could’ve changed the 49ers’ 2025 destiny
The 49ers are a mediocre team, and no move ahead of the trade deadline could have turned them into a Super Bowl contender.
The 49ers search for answers on offense and defense after getting roasted by the Rams
Without Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, SF looked lost on defense — particularly in the secondary — against Matthew Stafford.
With a long list of holes to fill, the Giants shift their attention to roster upgrades
Zack Minasian spoke to The Standard about the team’s offseason objectives ahead of MLB’s General Manager meetings.
It’s not a wine train — it’s Amtrak. But it takes you to California’s coolest wine region
Paso Robles, five hours from the Bay Area by train, looks to cultivate new generations of wine-lovers.
Singles night at San Francisco’s hot new club. (It’s a Costco)
The gonzo event turned out to be marketing for a dating app, but the mingling in the grocery aisles was real.
Inside the Bay Area think tank using memes to fight AI doom
Foresight Institute’s Existential Hope Meme Prize wants memes to inspire optimism about AI and the future.
Another art legend — Rena Bransten — is shuttering her SF gallery
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The 50-year-old gallery, housed at the Minnesota Street Project, is leaving to embrace a more flexible model.
‘The most beautiful restaurant in San Francisco’ to reopen after 25 years
Jack’s, which debuted in 1863 and closed in 2000, will be back at its original downtown address.
A new solution for the drunchies: Fried-chicken vending machines
Brd Bot is putting its automated nugget dispensers in bars across the Bay Area.
You will love this Negroni that tastes like spaghetti
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack is rolling out a menu of the classic herbaceous cocktails. It’s got some curveballs.
Why small restaurants keep coming to the rescue
With SNAP and CalFresh recipients in the lurch, chefs are stepping up to feed people — yet again.
California’s insurance system is a self-made disaster. It’s time for major reforms
A candidate for state insurance commissioner wants to streamline rate applications, banish price-gouging, and empower policyholders.
Never let a dead cat go to waste
A San Francisco supervisor is using the death of a kitty at the wheels of a Waymo as an excuse to virtue-signal to progressives and win favor with Teamsters.
Daniel Lurie’s battle against city bureaucrats has only just begun
When the administration steered a contract to a firm with ties to the mayor, it wasn’t playing favorites. It was showing who’s in charge.
Mayors like me can’t fix what the state is breaking. We need to demand better
San Jose’s Matt Mahan issues a call for a “Back to Basics Agenda” built on collaboration and accountability.
