Liz Lindqwister

Matt Smith

San Francisco Bay Area’s fight against fentanyl is failing, new overdose numbers reveal

Twitter’s new CEO dreams of building an ad-seller’s paradise

Annie Gaus

Kevin Truong

First Republic Bank will be seized by regulators, reports say

He spent 20 years trying to build up Treasure Island. Now Darius Anderson’s stake may be worth nothing

Matthew Kupfer

What is MobileCoin, the company where slain tech exec Bob Lee worked?

One risk Silicon Valley Bank avoided? U.S. sanctions on Russia

Latest debt downgrade worsens First Republic Bank’s already-fragile state

Newsom urges voters to approve billions for homelessness, mental illness

Ida Mojadad

They were accused of sexual misconduct. SF schools let them quietly resign

San Francisco is counting on this organization to save its streets—but is its approach legit?

The confounding life of the woman seeking to heal San Francisco’s wounds

San Jose police officer injured in shootout

Oligarchs, rubber rooms and secret moonlighters: The Standard’s top investigations of 2022

Michael Barba

Key takeaways on the high cost of bad cops in SF

Oakland’s part in police scandal made national news. Why did SF escape scrutiny?

Chief: Paying cops six-figure salaries for clerical work isn’t a waste

SF spends millions to keep cops on desk duty. Here are their stories

How an ‘oligarch industrial complex’ thrives in the Bay Area

Jonah Owen Lamb

Leaders cheer San Francisco’s latest anti-racism U-turn

Inside the windowless room where SF stashes troubled cops: ‘It’s toxic’

Teen says SF cop used drugs, had sex with her. He got a $240K salary anyway

This rocker went from whistleblower to addict—to fame

Sophie Bearman

How a mega-rich oligarch linked to Putin derailed a Bay Area homeless shelter

Parks chief to Cal Academy: ‘Regrettable lack of leadership’ on climate efforts

Black-and-white portraits of the four men who will be participating in the event

Policing in SF: Where do we go after the March 5 election?

What, if anything, will change in wake of the election? Will we see further attempts to take such measures directly to voters? This panel will be moderated by San Francisco Standard reporter Josh Koehn.

Policing in San Francisco: Where do we go after the March 5 election?

A conversation featuring District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey and the San Francisco Standard's Editor-in-Chief Julie Makinen and Senior Reporter Michael Barba

Can More Cops Keep SF Safe?

Would more police officers help San Francisco solve its problems? If so, how should the city pay for them? What should they focus on, if hired? Join District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey and the San Francisco Standard's Editor-in-Chief Julie Makinen and Senior Reporter Michael Barba for a lively conversation about this hotly debated topic.

APEC puts a global spotlight on San Francisco

A live event featuring The Standard reporters Han Li, Josh Koehn, and Jonah Owen Lamb and editor-in-chief Julie Makinen

Is the City Ready?

In mid-November, San Francisco will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together President Joe Biden with the leaders of up to 20 other global economies. What are the potential economic upsides? How will local residents be affected, and how can they get involved? And how much is this all going to cost? Join The Standard for a lively discussion and Q&A.

Join us for a drink on Thursday evening

Wine & Popcorn

We've teamed up with Birba Wine Bar to present a special treat: an exclusive pour of rosé wine paired with truffled popcorn. RSVP now and join The Standard's CEO—and fellow readers—on Thursday evening.

Join us for a drink at this happening wine bar

Truffles & Tannins

Exclusively for San Francisco Standard readers, we've teamed up with Birba Wine Bar to present a special treat: an exclusive pour of rosé wine paired with truffled popcorn. RSVP now and join us—and fellow readers—next Thursday evening.

Rooftop cocktails and music by DJ Miles Medina

Rooftop cocktails and music by DJ Miles Medina at the Line Hotel in San Francisco

The Standard at Sunset

The Standard and the LINE San Francisco invite you to admire the views at Rise Over Run, the hotel’s rooftop bar. Join us for cocktails, music by DJ Miles Medina, and a chance to win free tickets to the Portola Music Festival.

Investigations Editor

Christina Campodonico

Pickleball-hating couple sell mansion for $29 million—pickleball court included