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San Francisco’s largest housing complex was left to rot. Her job is to fix it up
Behind the scenes with Douglas Wilson Companies, which took control of Parkmerced after its owner defaulted on $1.8 billion in loans.
Embattled SF Zoo chief Tanya Peterson to step down
After a year of controversy over alleged mismanagement, employee safety violations, and animal welfare abuses, the CEO said she will retire in August.
Clipper card outage: System restored after chaotic day
Fare gates were wide open across BART on Tuesday morning.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
Illegal Pride party turns into vandalism orgy of graffiti, damaged homes
“I hate saying this, but this is a Republican fever dream,” one resident said.
Bridge jumper plucked from the Bay by passing podcaster in miracle rescue
The “East Bay Yesterday” host recounts a harrowing day on the water.
‘Random stranger’ slashes man’s throat at Divisadero bar
A witness said the victim was “gushing blood from the neck,” with a look of horror on his face.
Mayor Lurie wants a new CEO for SF Zoo, but she wants to stay
The mayor urges the zoo board to “develop a plan to name a new CEO,” signaling a push to oust Tanya Peterson.
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Newsom signs laws to pave the way for more housing. Is it a win for ‘abundance’ movement?
The bills will allow developers to bypass a rigorous environmental review process for certain housing and infrastructure projects.
The latest strategy by SF neighborhoods to avoid development? Be ‘historic’
As the state pushes cities to produce more housing, homeowners are applying for exemptions on the basis of “preservation.”
Scott Wiener launches 2028 bid for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress
If the speaker emerita decides to retire, the state senator could transfer his campaign war chest into a new committee to run in 2026.
Lurie’s layoff plans partially avoided after 2 a.m. negotiations
Supervisors set aside $15 million to prevent some pink slips, but about 40 jobs remain on the chopping block.
Warren Buffett protégé to buy a building in SF’s most important commercial corridor
A real estate investor who has been bargain hunting in the city is making his second bet on beleaguered Union Square.
The Standard acquires Charter, welcomes Kevin Delaney as editor-in-chief
The acquisition brings the future-of-work media company’s team and expertise to The Standard, strengthening our coverage of how San Francisco shapes the world.
Health insurance is hellish. Doctors are fighting back with AI
By appealing a greater number of health insurance denials, physicians feel like they’re giving a middle finger to the system.
There’s a buyer for San Francisco’s not-dead downtown mall
The Metreon, known for its Target store and IMAX theater, is expected to be sold this year to a local real estate group.
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San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
The Golden Gate Bridge is dangerously woke, CEO warns
The agency that operates the bridge fears Trump will slash hundreds of millions in federal funds.
This twisting skyscraper was just built. Why is it already on a condo blacklist?
After a string of disasters, lenders are tapping the brakes on new mortgages and looking under the hood for everything.
Buster Posey exercises Bob Melvin’s 2026 option amid Giants’ roughest stretch of season
Posey made the call to bring the manager back for a third season in San Francisco after the 11th loss in 15 games.
The plummeting Giants are failing at the plate and willing to try anything for a change
Bob Melvin’s club has lost 11 of 15 games, Rafael Devers keeps striking out, and the art of hitting has turned into the agony of hitting.
The 49ers have invested a ton to fix their biggest problem. Will it work?
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan overhauled the team’s defensive depth chart in an effort to make much-needed improvements against the run.
Kawakami: A less-than-lively Kuminga market sets up slow Warriors start in free agency
The Rockets, Spurs, Nuggets, and Thunder are all getting better. It makes a climb up the Western Conference more daunting for the Warriors.
Out on the town with the best-dressed 76-year-old in San Francisco
Just don’t call him grandpa.
San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
Photos: SF celebrates LGBTQ pride with party and protest
Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets and parks to mark the culmination of the city’s Pride Month festivities.
Saunas are suddenly everywhere in the Bay Area. Here are the 8 hottest
Welcome to hot sauna summer.
The most exciting restaurants and bakeries coming to SF in July
Longstanding Vietnamese restaurant Crustacean will move to a new FiDi location this month.
Santa Cruz has a fantastic food scene — if you know where to look
It’s not all burritos and beach bums. The hippie town’s culinary world has some very worthy players.
Mission Rock meets Ocean Beach: Restaurant family to open new Sunset location
The former Beach’n space will become Ruby’s, a family-run spot for tacos and “mellow margaritas.”
Oakland chef and accused abuser revives Berkeley burger restaurant
The team behind Pizzaiolo, including controversial chef Charlie Hallowell, announced it has reopened Station Burger as The Station.
The ridiculous recall of the Sunset’s supervisor should be rejected
It looks like Joel Engardio is toast. That’s too bad.
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.
