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‘Absolutely hate it’: On eve of recall, Great Highway debate is hotter than the weather

Supervisor Joel Engardio faces a recall election Tuesday over his support for the road closure.

School dad’s alleged killer charged with murder after manhunt

The suspect, Daniel Patrick Rodriguez, will be arraigned Tuesday.

Aaron Peskin’s successor wants to undo his legacy. At least one local merchant can’t wait

Opinion

With one fell swoop, District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter is trying to clean out some of the legislative sludge his predecessor left behind.

The Haight gets a ‘straight-friendly gay bar,’ and it’s a good time for everybody

Mary’s on Haight is now open in the former Trax — and a drink there is as uncomplicated and friendly as it gets.

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.

Peninsula estate is Bay Area’s biggest sale in a decade

The five-generation family property in Woodside, which was also once home to Elizabeth Holmes, was acquired by an unknown private wealth management client.

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 dreamy expanse of San Francisco, available for a song. There’s just one catch

One of the city’s biggest undeveloped lots comes with a low price, but a steep barrier to entry.

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.

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?

Fed up with drug users, street vigilantes are wielding Narcan ‘like a weapon’

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Online commenters have called the alleged use of Narcan on unsuspecting victims a “new strategy for moving bums out of your way.” Health experts say it could kill.

Peninsula estate is Bay Area’s biggest sale in a decade

The five-generation family property in Woodside, which was also once home to Elizabeth Holmes, was acquired by an unknown private wealth management client.

Kawakami: Nakase’s stale referee complaints, Kuminga end game, and more thoughts

The Valkyries’ season is on the brink, the Warriors’ stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga continues, and Robert Saleh is already making his presence felt with the 49ers.

49ers grades: How Mac Jones stacks up with Brock Purdy, OL excellence, and more

A week after the Seahawks’ defensive line dominated the trenches, the 49ers’ offensive line bounced back to keep the pocket clean for Mac Jones.

Fred Warner is a surefire Hall of Famer, and the 49ers’ most consistent superstar

The 49ers linebacker moved into a tie with Patrick Willis for the franchise record for forced fumbles Sunday.

Why the Giants are calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge right now

With two weeks left in the season, the 20-year-old slugger is joining the team as it attempts to make a playoff push.

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.

What a street-style photographer sees when she goes out in San Francisco

Erika Pino captures the look of the Bay Area right now.

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.

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.

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

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

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.