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SF Parks Alliance bosses got bonuses as finances imploded
The influential nonprofit is under a criminal investigation for allegedly misspending millions.
Rookie cop fired after high-speed DUI crash
Ryan Chung-Yan Kwong, 28, is accused of causing a drunken crash just over a day after graduating from the police academy.
The ‘orgasmic meditation’ trial is unearthing some nasty details
Leaders of OneTaste, a San Francisco group focused on female sexual fulfillment, face a 20-year maximum sentence.
Sorry, grads: Entry-level tech jobs are getting wiped out
New graduates are being increasingly excluded from a job market that prefers automation and more seasoned workers.
Major BART delays after fire at East Bay station
Commuters were advised to look for alternate modes of transportation. There was no estimate for when normal service would be restored.
‘Cursed’: Why this prime lot with approved housing isn’t getting built
The owners of 2050 Van Ness Ave., which was home to 17 restaurants over 30 years, say their housing project is “impossible to build.”
Rookie cop arrested, several injured in high-speed DUI crash
The driver allegedly rammed into another car in the Outer Sunset early Saturday — little more than a day after his academy graduation.
The party is over in the Tenderloin
How San Francisco’s most troubled neighborhood has, and hasn’t, changed.
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SF schools cancel 151 layoffs in major win for teachers’ union
The district has also approved the hiring of 77 additional teachers for the next school year.
Trump taps Benghazi probe lawyer as SF’s top federal prosecutor
Craig Missakian is a former federal prosecutor currently based in Southern California.
Brooke Jenkins accused of ‘Trump-esque’ intimidation in lawsuit
The DA’s office claims judges are biased, but a criminal defendant says disqualifying a judge violated his rights.
Longtime donor to mayor’s nonprofit scores soccer deal at Kezar Stadium
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“He really should be recusing himself,” said one local ethics expert about Mayor Daniel Lurie’s involvement in the plans.
‘Market Street is coming back to life’: Inside the tech utopia trying to revitalize Mid-Market
The vision for the 16-story Frontier Tower is ambitious. The ethos is scrappy. The furniture is a work in progress.
‘Devastating’: Chan Zuckerberg charity slashes funding for more Bay Area nonprofits
“They are making sure to cut anything that would sound or even be construed as DEI-esque,” one former employee said.
‘A superpower I cannot imagine living without’: Meet the investor running his life with AI
Startup diligence, cancer care, and parenting debates: Daniel Ha has AI digital for it all.
High-end SF coffee startup held hostage by Trump’s trade war
The new rules for navigating global trade chaos? Keep calm, be flexible, and download Truth Social.
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Ruth Asawa’s most valuable work isn’t on view at a museum
The famed artist was the ultimate PTA mom. The city’s arts programs still shine because of her.
SF’s sweatiest new party is this Stonestown game room
Nine rooms contain more than 50 games for all-ages, from analog to high-tech. The LED zaniness is almost irresistible.
The market for liquor licenses is crashing. Why that could be good news
Some bar and restaurant operators say bargain-basement prices reflect the “pathetic” state of the hospitality industry. Others see opportunity.
Where the Warriors go from here as a pivotal offseason begins
A decision on Jonathan Kuminga’s future, building around Steph Curry, and checking in on Giannis Antetokounmpo are all on the radar.
The 49ers’ spending spree continues, Fred Warner agrees to new 3-year deal
Shortly after agreeing to terms with George Kittle and Brock Purdy, the 49ers turned their attention to the center of their defense.
The 49ers’ offseason of good faith
What a no-trade clause for Brock Purdy, a new extension for George Kittle, and a potential deal for Fred Warner tells us about the team’s new attitude.
Wilmer Flores doesn’t need a hit to be the Giants’ hero as A’s strategy backfires
Hours before Flores battled for a game-winning walk, Bob Melvin announced a significant change to the team’s starting rotation.
Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogan shot a sex comedy on BART — and we rode with them
A star-studded film directed by Wilde took over multiple SF locations Tuesday, including the Glen Park BART station and an Outer Sunset middle school.
Presenting the SF100
The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025
Photos: Bay to Breakers brings the party to the streets
It’s not just a race. It’s the most San Francisco day there is.
California Academy of Sciences director resigns amid financial chaos
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The beloved natural history museum has been dealing with budget shortfalls, grant funding cuts, and staff reductions.
The best deli sandwiches in San Francisco, according to 10 restaurant pros
From mom-and-pop delis to popular pizzerias, these are the best things to eat between sliced bread.
Downtown restaurant rolls out a gift to office workers: The ‘free martini lunch’
Heartwood is banking on the eternal appeal of day drinking — and it appears to be paying off.
San Francisco’s king of spirits is coming for your White Claw
Thad Vogler of Bar Agricole and star British designer Simon Waterfall unveil a canned cocktail made from refuse. It’s called Waste.
Legendary Tosca Cafe has been operating without an active liquor license for months
The North Beach restaurant, famous for boozy cappuccinos, had its license suspended after the owner fell behind on state taxes.
The Nordstrom follies: How bad laws and whiny neighbors are slowing SF’s comeback
Opposition might keep a prime retail space from being filled. It’s another example of the city’s out-of-control kvetchocracy.
Make San Francisco young again
The city is hemorrhaging young people because of the cost of housing: building more is the answer.
Are school closings back on the table? Maria Su is ready for the conversation
A sit-down with the SFUSD superintendent as she passes the six-month mark of her nearly-impossible job.
Daniel Lurie’s police chief hire will make or break his mayoralty
The choice is consequential for a simple reason: Public safety is Job One for the leader of any big city.
