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Annie Gaus

In reversal, Elon Musk agrees to buy Twitter for $44 billion

Business

Ahead of a widely publicized trial, the billionaire CEO has agreed to buy Twitter at his original offer price of $54.20 per share. 

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George Kelly

Union Square visitors share concerns in wake of Ricky Pearsall shooting

News

Tourists on vacation joined locals in sharing tempered expectations around shopping and public safety after an athlete’s violent encounter.

Liz Lindqwister

Where in San Francisco are Jill and Joe Biden?

Politics

Where In San Francisco are the Bidens? Read more to find out where the president and first lady are meeting with donors and supporters. 

News Reporter

David Sjostedt

The Q&A: Senator Scott Wiener talks about his bill to create safe drug-use sites in SF, LA, Oakland

“I would be surprised if the Biden administration were to crack down on safe consumption sites,” Sen. Wiener told The Standard. “If Trump comes back into office in 2024, god forbid, that could change.”

Christina Campodonico

Locals only: Gift ideas that support Bay Area businesses

Culture

From quirky pirate supply store gifts to fashion-forward finds, San Francisco’s mom-and-pops offer an array of options for Small Business Saturday shopping.  

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In reversal, Elon Musk agrees to buy Twitter for $44 billion

Union Square visitors share concerns in wake of Ricky Pearsall shooting

Where in San Francisco are Jill and Joe Biden?

The Q&A: Senator Scott Wiener talks about his bill to create safe drug-use sites in SF, LA, Oakland

Locals only: Gift ideas that support Bay Area businesses