Matt Schwerha

Pelosi hammer attacker David DePape sentenced to 30 years in prison

SF BART service delayed Thursday night due to medical emergency

Downtown San Francisco BART station closed by police, major delays

Pedestrian killed on I-80W early Tuesday morning

Fire department battles blaze on Castro Street

Matt Schwerha was The San Francisco Standard&#8217;s new projects editor until 2024. In his more than 10 years of digital journalism experience, Matt has been focused on creating sustainable models for local news. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Chicago and a graduate degree from DePaul University. When not online, Matt is doing family things with his wife, four daughters and dog.

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<p>Matt Schwerha was The San Francisco Standard's new projects editor until 2024. In his more than 10 years of digital journalism experience, Matt has been focused on creating sustainable models for local news. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Chicago and a graduate degree from DePaul University. When not online, Matt is doing family things with his wife, four daughters and dog.</p>

<p>Matt Schwerha was The San Francisco Standard&#8217;s new projects editor until 2024. In his more than 10 years of digital journalism experience, Matt has been focused on creating sustainable models for local news. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Chicago and a graduate degree from DePaul University. When not online, Matt is doing family things with his wife, four daughters and dog.</p>

Tech’s Political Shift: A Conversation with Roy Bahat

The technology industry has historically been one of Democratic candidates' largest sources of support, both with large dollar donations from its leaders and high support amongst employees. But this year's election cycle has cracked open a new chasm in the community. Kevin Truong sits down with Head of Bloomberg Beta, Roy Bahat, to discuss the split and what's behind it.

Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers & Chiefs

San Francisco Standard sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi recap the 49ers' biggest game of the season: the Super Bowl rematch versus the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fixing City Hall: November ballot preview

Fed up with dysfunction at City Hall? Join The Standard's politics team to break down ballot measures aimed at fixing local government. We'll walk you through key ballot items and take questions to make sure you're in the know for Election Day.

Reviving San Francisco: November ballot preview

The economy, housing, and transportation are all on the ballot — we're here to help you make sense of it all. Join The Standard's politics and business teams for analysis of the measures designed to bring SF back to life. Got questions? We'll be taking your questions live.

Who will be San Francisco's next mayor?

Join The Standard's politics team and SF State professor Jason McDaniel for a deep dive into the SF mayor's race. We'll discuss who's leading, how ranked-choice voting is shaping the contest, and what this race means for San Francisco. Bring your questions!

Who will be San Francisco’s next mayor?

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Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers

The San Francisco Standard's new sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi discuss the first quarter of the 49ers' 2024 season. What are the good signs? The bad omens? And can the 49ers turn this around?

Will California's AI safety legislation help or hurt San Francisco?

A California artificial intelligence safety bill vilified by much of the tech industry is now on Governor Newsom's desk pending signature. Our business editor Kevin Truong and tech reporter Priya Anand sit down with the bill's author, State Senator Scott Wiener, to ask: Will this bill protect the future of the industry with industry-first regulation or could it kill what many see as San Francisco's next boom industry?

Will California’s AI safety legislation help or hurt San Francisco?

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Mayoral Debate Watch Party

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San Francisco's Homeless Crackdown: What's the Plan?

San Francisco began aggressively clearing homeless encampments throughout the city earlier this month. The action follows a recent Supreme Court ruling, which granted California new powers to remove people and property from streets. The Standard’s homelessness reporter David Sjostedt will discuss the city’s approach and take your questions at this live Q&A.