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The day after: Inside the mayor’s revamped process for selecting a new supervisor
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After a week of controversies, Daniel Lurie’s team is rethinking how it screens for new political appointees.
Kawakami: Did you forget about Brock Purdy? This is why he’s worth all that money
There’s a reason Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch were comfortable committing $265 million to their starting quarterback last offseason.
‘A very lethal offense’: Brock Purdy’s return immediately raises the 49ers’ ceiling
The 49ers quarterback threw three touchdowns, including two to George Kittle, in a blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
I played drunk bingo at Cow Palace — but all I won was a glimpse into our shared humanity
Some 8,000 partiers gathered to twerk and chug their way to a bingo win.
Gunfire kills one, critically wounds another behind a Waymo in the Mission
The robotaxi may have captured footage of the shooting, which erupted after a fight at 16th and Valencia streets early Sunday.
New Atherton mansion with waterfall lists for record $57.5 million
Named for a Persian goddess, Villa Anahid has five bedrooms, six baths, and a three-story sculptural floating staircase.
SF classroom aide accused of sexually abusing a student for years
Calvin Tran was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a child several times between 2015 and 2018.
‘This rests on my shoulders’: Lurie admits mistakes after Sunset supervisor’s resignation
The mayor said he takes full responsibility for the short-lived tenure of Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz, who stepped down Thursday.
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The 200-hour supervisor
How Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz was ordained, then excommunicated, over eight strange days at City Hall.
Supervisor candidate disavows anti-Palestinian comments made by fundraiser host
Manny Yekutiel, who has been critical of Israel’s war in Gaza, says he wasn’t aware of a supporter’s comments in a 400-person WhatsApp chat.
Sunset Supervisor Isabella Alcaraz resigns amid scandals over pet store, finances
The mayor appointed her to fill the seat left vacant by Joel Engardio’s recall. But questions arose over her conduct as a small business owner.
Feds sue Newsom over Prop. 50 maps, alleging racist gerrymandering
The redistricting measure unfairly favored Latino voters, according to the Department of Justice.
The Wishlist: Why these Dallas empty-nesters downsized to SF
Texas had a hold on the couple, until they decided to go all in on the Bay.
Steph Curry breaks up with Under Armour, becomes sneaker free agent
The Warriors star has been one of the brand’s signature athletes for more than a decade.
Another AI company just moved to Union Square
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Chalk just leased 15,000 square feet in a building on Stockton Street, as the area’s ‘boom loop’ continues.
Downtown’s dead mall seized by lenders, opening door to a revival
The drawn-out foreclosure of the San Francisco Centre comes to a close with a winning bid of $133 million.
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Inside the delightfully quirky world of Muni and BART super-nerds
Through merch, meetups, and Muni races, fanatics show their love for riding the rails.
$2,000 monthly stipends helped these SF moms leave sex work behind
Now that the no-strings-attached payments have stopped, some are unsure how they’ll get by.
Where to eat, grab takeout, and order pies this Thanksgiving in San Francisco
From gourmet takeout to free community meals, here’s how to celebrate.
Podcasts
Life in Seven Songs: Why Andrew Ahn remade the first gay film he ever saw
The filmmaker behind “Fire Island” and “The Wedding Banquet” is redefining what queer Asian romance looks like on screen.
Pacific Standard Time: Psst, we’ve got a new podcast about the state of California
PST is a weekly news show about what’s happening in California and why it matters.
What happens to a sports bar when all the teams go away?
In Oakland, new franchises have turned to a crowdfunding model for support. The Oakland Athletic Club is giving it a shot too.
Steph Curry and the Warriors slayed the Spurs twice, and it was absolute cinema
Any time Curry and Victor Wembanyama square off, no matter the continent, it’s must-see TV.
Giants’ Logan Webb close to joining Team USA roster for 2026 World Baseball Classic
The ace had planned to pitch for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic but pulled back. Now, he may get another chance.
One path the 49ers, Warriors, and Giants can take to improving their rosters
Blockbuster trades aren’t easy to pull off. They might be the only way the local NFL, NBA, and MLB teams make significant strides in the next 12 months.
He wanted a friend who always listens and never leaves. So he built one
To give solace in a lonely world, founder Avi Schiffmann created Friend, an always-on AI confidant. Is it innovation or desperation?
Ex-Disney star makes the ‘most evil’ app ever. It barely even works
Calum Worthy launched an AI company that lets users talk to avatars of their dead relatives.
Art among the wreckage: An artist brings new life to a long-abandoned pier
George McCalman previews his new show at Pier 29 — and the studio where his work is born.
14 events in SF this weekend, from a beach art meetup to a K-pop night market
What’s worth checking out? We’ll help you choose.
A Filipino grocery store is now an unexpected nightlife hot spot
Clubs are out and Filipino grocery stores are in. How a Seafood City became a headliner for a great night out in the Bay Area.
Hand-pulled noodles and roasted meats steal the show at a new Uzbek restaurant
The second Central Asian spot to open in San Francisco this year, Uzbegim is where you’ll find charcoal-roasted meats and some of the city’s best noodles.
SF’s most famous pho restaurant is opening a 2nd location
Turtle Tower will serve its signature pho and spring rolls in Cow Hollow — likely until late at night.
One of SF’s best pastry pop-ups is opening a location in NoPa
Marisa Williams of Sol Bakery will go brick-and-mortar early next year.
California’s worst addiction: Tax increases that don’t fix what’s broken
Two proposed initiatives would worsen the state’s dependency on taxing and spending.
Daniel Lurie’s bizarre, cynical pick for Sunset supervisor
By appointing an unqualified, inexperienced candidate, the mayor is acting like the president he dare not name. It may come back to haunt him.
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.
