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SF judge blocks Trump’s threats of federal cuts for sanctuary cities
The case carries significant consequences for San Francisco, with its more than $800 million budget deficit.
Cybertruck owner says he was provoked into Nazi salute caught on video
Marco Diaz of Modesto says he was targeted for owning a Tesla truck but regrets how he responded.
SFMTA lays off staff, including chief strategy officer, in face of budget crisis
The layoffs are part of an ongoing SFMTA restructuring of operations while trying to address an “existential” budget crisis.
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Inside the SF100: The power couples shaping the city
A rundown of the city’s most influential partnerships, as chosen by the writers and editors of The Standard.
The Dork Knight: How Garry Tan became Batman to SF’s tech geeks
The Y Combinator CEO’s followers can’t stop asking for his help facing down San Francisco’s challenges.
Head of SF parks nonprofit quietly resigned amid financial problems
Drew Becher, who led the Parks Alliance for eight years, left in February as revenues faltered.
Sunset drivers fume over extra 10 minutes on the road after Great Highway closure
Though the lengthened commute may not seem like much, west-siders say their drive is more stressful because of the congestion.
Popular This Week
SF women’s department chief ousted amid financial probe
Kimberly Ellis, a once-rising state Democratic Party star, is suing the city over her departure.
City worker unions delay Lurie’s return-to-office mandate
An agreement struck Monday will allow some employees more flexibility.
Uber threatens to sue San Francisco over Waymo access to Market Street
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The rideshare firm accused Mayor Daniel Lurie of favoritism, calling the Waymo deal “legally unacceptable.”
SFUSD pulls the plug on messy payroll system after chaos, botched paychecks
Documents show the district was overpaying some employees as recently as this year.
Union Square loses yet another major retailer — Saks Fifth Avenue to go dark
The news comes less than a year after the luxury department store switched to an appointment-only strategy.
Trump is killing San Francisco’s much-needed tourism comeback
Draconian U.S. border policies and safety concerns are souring international tourists’ taste for the Golden Gate Bridge.
Elon Musk promises to step back from DOGE as Tesla earnings crater
The CEO made the announcement after the company’s shares took their worst quarterly beating since 2022.
Developer stalls on one office conversion, eyes another four times larger
Forge Development Partners outlined its new financing strategy to build 1,200 homes after federal subsidies were “clawed back” this year.
Editor's Picks
Presenting the SF100
The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025
Parkmerced: How a long-promised billion-dollar housing project fell apart
SF’s largest complex was supposed to add 10,000 homes, but its development timeline is littered with stops and scandals.
The 12 best places to eat and drink during a day at Sunset Dunes
Where to grab a cup of joe, a plate of tacos, or a Surfer on Acid cocktail near SF’s newest park.
Kawakami: Jonathan Kuminga gets his shot, and the Warriors just might need him
Even if Jimmy Butler returns for Game 3, the Warriors might need Kuminga’s help to win their series against the Rockets.
Giants ace Logan Webb shows why having a No. 1 starter is a game-changer
The Giants’ best pitcher turned in another sensational outing as he shut down the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
What Jimmy Butler’s injury means for the Warriors
After Game 2 loss to Rockets, coach Steve Kerr said “we have to rethink everything” if Butler is forced to miss more time due to injury.
Kawakami: No more drama. The 49ers have an obvious path at pick No. 11
After weeks of high theater and low-budget antics, it’s time for the 49ers to be a little boring.
Meet the Phish Heads who camp out early to be front row at SF’s sold-out shows
They’ve traveled from Milwaukee, Wichita, and even Sweden. For these fans, the show starts in line — 12 hours before the doors open.
21 fun events in SF this week, from a late-night museum disco to a puppy pageant
Dive into an AI rabbit hole or take in the fresh air at a boat parade — the city’s got it all.
The 10 most controversial people on The Standard’s inaugural SF100 power list
These are the most divisive names on the SF100, according to the people who assembled it.
Dancing with an Oppenheimer at a nuclear-powered rave
To court Gen Z, nuclear activists threw an atomic-themed dance party as part of SF Climate Week.
SF’s 11 best bars for one last drink, according to a panel of pros
Here’s where bartenders, chefs, and sommeliers go for a dry martini or glass of wine at the end of the night.
‘We’re just two crazy women’: The owners of Piccino are bucking multiple industry trends
Margherita Sagan and Sheryl Rogat just opened their second restaurant in the Presidio. And a third is on the way.
Michelin-level weed? Two-starred Lazy Bear just blazed its own strain
Two-Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant Lazy Bear has launched a bespoke strain of sativa called Lazy Bear Reserve.
North Beach’s biggest party block just got an arcade-bar — with a taqueria
Next Door is a spinoff of Columbus Cafe, but the two couldn’t look and feel more different.
UC Berkeley law dean: Harvard is right to fight Trump
Harvard was right to resist Trump’s illegal attacks. Other universities must do the same if they want to survive.
The myth of San Francisco’s failing public schools
From Marin realtors to private school parents, everyone loves to hate SF public schools. There’s just one problem – what they say isn’t true.
SFUSD faces financial crisis — so what’s with the pot of money it’s not spending?
Millions of dollars meant to help the city’s public schools are sitting untouched in a “student success fund.”
Barbara Lee’s union backers are straight up lying to Oakland voters
Who really wanted to defund the Oakland police? A dirty flyer points at Lee’s opponent Loren Taylor. The truth is exactly the opposite.
