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Hunger strikers in SF and London are calling for an end to AI. We Facetimed two of them

Activist Guido Reichstadter has been protesting outside Anthropic’s SF Headquarters for two weeks.

Everyone has a Chinese peptide dealer now

At one San Francisco company, free peptide injections are offered to the whole staff on Fridays.

The Giants know what’s at stake, which makes losing to the Dodgers even more painful

San Francisco ace Logan Webb said he “kind of let the team down” in a rough outing against Los Angeles.

What happens when you get hit by a car in San Francisco

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The Standard’s CEO tells the story of a near-death experience — and the endless complications that followed.

‘We need to be unafraid’: SF conservatives honor Charlie Kirk at Noe Valley vigil

About 80 people gathered to mourn Charlie Kirk Saturday afternoon at a San Francisco park.

Death of SFPD recruit ruled an accident as family demands more answers

Relatives of Jon-Marques Psalms say officials have not provided the “clarity and support that we need during this time.”

School dad’s alleged killer arrested after manhunt

Police officers caught the suspect, Daniel Patrick Rodriguez, Friday morning.

SF crime is down overall. So why is it surging in this one district?

Three intersections in one policing district experienced the highest rates of retail theft in the entire city.

A critical fund for housing almost died. Now it comes with a major caveat

The governor struck a deal to preserve cap-and-trade, which advocates say makes new affordable development possible. But he wants high-speed rail prioritized first.

War over Lurie upzoning plan officially starts after first key approval

A “yes” vote at the Planning Commission marks the first major victory for the mayor’s “family zoning plan.”

State gives crucial OK to SF’s plan to juice home building

Approval comes hours before a key vote at the Planning Commission on the mayor's Family Zoning initiative, which could transform the city’s housing landscape.

Trump violating immigration law ‘at an astonishing pace,’ says former judge

“There are very few American citizens who are not touched by this fairly directly,” says retired Judge Dana Leigh Marks.

Why everyone is playing mahjong right now

From restaurants and bars to parks and churches, the Chinese tile game is bringing San Franciscans together.

A palatial home on SF’s most exclusive street goes on sale for the first time in 48 years

The White House-like 38 Presidio Terrace, one of just 36 lots on the circular drive, hits the market.

‘Why can’t we move even faster?’: San Jose’s mayor on lessons for SF from Waymo deal

Matt Mahan hopes visitors to the Super Bowl and the FIFA World Cup will travel across the Bay Area in robotaxis instead of rented cars.

Michael Shvo sells dreams to the richest of the rich. What’s he selling in San Francisco?

The polarizing developer dishes on politics, his ultra-luxe business, and purported beefs on the anniversary of the Transamerica Pyramid’s reopening.

Don’t hate me, but I hate parklets

Five years after Shared Spaces launched, our dining shelters have gone from cute to crumbling. But that's just reason one.

‘Shell-shocked’: SF Immigration Court reels from judge firings

Crying on the job, personal effects prepacked, more firings expected soon — and the cases just keep piling up.

Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen drops $13.5M on the biggest Napa home sale in two years

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The Ripple cofounder, known for his philanthropic efforts and involvement in San Francisco politics, has bought nearly 50 acres right outside downtown Calistoga.

An instant classic: Patrick Bailey’s walk-off grand slam caps Giants' win over Dodgers

Bailey’s 10th-inning home run brought his surging team within 0.5 games of the New York Mets for the third wild-card spot.

The 49ers’ season might hinge on ... Mac Jones?

Four years after all the speculation surrounding Kyle Shanahan’s preferences, Jones is finally under center.

49ers vs. Saints: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

With Mac Jones expected to start in place of Brock Purdy, the 49ers could rely heavily on Christian McCaffrey to jumpstart their offense in New Orleans.

The Valkyries are playoff-bound: Bracket, game times, tickets, and more

The expansion franchise will open the postseason Sunday against a Lynx team that secured the WNBA’s No. 1 seed.

Photos: The super-fashionable elders of America’s Chinatowns

Andria Lo spent a decade capturing the colorful, mishmash-y “Chinatown Pretty” aesthetic.

I lost SF’s ‘performative male’ contest — but learned what it means to be a man

Hundreds of Gen Z men filled Alamo Square for a meme-inspired contest Friday night.

Stanlee Gatti’s still got SF society wrapped around his little finger

At 69, the legendary party planner is still orchestrating A-list events like Eve Jobs’ nuptials. How does he stay on top?

Show us your Gap moves: Enter the SF Standard x Gap dance contest

Think you can nail the Katseye x Gap dance? Now’s your chance to prove it. 🕺✨

Downtown’s only thriving mall is getting a massive indoor-outdoor taproom

Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co. will unveil the Rec Room, a 3,000-square-foot taproom at the Metreon.

One of Chinatown’s most famous restaurants is coming to the Outer Sunset

Hon’s Wun-Tun House, a destination for Hong Kong-style noodles, will open a third location on Irving Street.

The latest sign remote work is losing its grip: Expensive salads are back 

Popular chain Sweetgreen is bringing its $20 bowls to Mission Bay.

The Ferry Building just filled one of its last vacancies

The owner of Sens, Barcha, and Bon Délire will open another full-service restaurant next summer. 

An SF committee chair wants to kill off her own commission. It’s a great start

San Francisco’s 130 advisory bodies and committees collectively cost $34 million to operate, an investment that’s getting harder and harder for City Hall to countenance.

A politician wants to make it even harder to open a business. An ally made her think twice

The scene that unfolded at a recent commission meeting gave me hope that sanity is beginning to prevail in San Francisco.

How about less time breaking the internet and more time fixing California?

San Jose’s mayor knocks Gov. Gavin Newsom for choosing online antics over sensible policies.

In the Lurie Era, city business is getting done with speed, rigor — and risk

The selection of an unapproved vendor to create a new permitting platform shows how willing the mayor is to move fast and break bad habits.