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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, Lurie’s team is rethinking how it screens appointees.
How one lawmaker is shielding wealthy neighborhoods from mayor’s housing plan
Supervisor Stephen Sherrill nets endorsements for his reelection after submitting targeted exemptions to Lurie’s Family Zoning Plan.
Scamming couple just won’t quit their Sunset tower dream
Despite foreclosure and a failed bankruptcy attempt, the Hickeys are filing new redevelopment applications at 2700 Sloat Blvd.
There’s no one quite like Christian McCaffrey
Brock Purdy’s return overshadowed another rock-solid performance from the 49ers’ 2025 MVP.
Feds sue California to keep law enforcement agents masked
State Sen. Scott Wiener called the Trump administration’s lawsuit a desperate ploy to uphold “unchecked power to kidnap and intimidate.”
Gunfire kills one, critically wounds one behind a Waymo in the Mission
The robotaxi may have captured footage of the shooting, which erupted early Sunday after a fight at 16th and Valencia streets.
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.
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The 200-hour supervisor
How Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz was ordained, then excommunicated, over eight strange days at City Hall.
‘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.
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.
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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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.
‘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.
San Francisco is being swamped by an ‘unprecedented’ property tax mess
Soaring appeals are straining the city budget and leaving homeowners stuck in a growing backlog.
Podcasts
Section 415: KNBR’s Adam Copeland on the future of sports talk radio
In a new era for an old medium, the path to success requires direct communication with an audience that’s not just listening, but watching.
Psst, we’ve got a new podcast. Introducing ‘Pacific Standard Time’
PST is a weekly news show about what’s happening in California and why it matters.
Another 49ers injury shakeup: Expect a fill-in kicker and a change at linebacker
Eddy Piñeiro has a hamstring strain, and Fred Warner’s replacement, Tatum Bethune, has a high ankle sprain that forced Curtis Robinson into action.
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 quarterback threw three touchdowns, including two to George Kittle, in a blowout win Sunday over the Arizona Cardinals.
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.
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.
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.
Foodwise to take over operations at Alemany, SF’s oldest farmers market
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The nonprofit behind the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market will oversee the day-to-day at Bernal Heights’ beloved edible bazaar.
A sweeping new SoMa restaurant serves wood-fired Italian and house-made pasta
Seasonal flavors take center stage at a dynamic chef’s counter in SoMa.
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.
Daniel Lurie learns a bitter lesson
The debacle over the mayor’s Sunset supervisor appointment was a humiliating self-own — one that began months before he ever heard the name Beya Alcaraz.
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.
