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The robotaxi company was free to roam the streets of San Francisco before a crash involving an autonomous vehicle severely injured a woman.

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Culture

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A guide to ‘Ramses the Great’: 8 takeaways from the de Young’s new exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts

From recognizing a king and quickly understanding Egyptian seating arrangements to avoiding virtual reality-induced nausea, here are the keys to getting the most out of ‘The Gold of the Pharaohs.’

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The spookiest San Francisco Bay Area bars for Halloween 2023

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From a mad scientist’s ‘lab’ to a haunted dive bar, here are the ways you can raise a glass to the scary season.   

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The tiniest, chillest town you can fly to from the Bay Area — for only $99

Crescent City is as far north as you can go on the coast before hitting Oregon. It’s a strange place worth visiting.

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Cruise hired a lobbyist close to Newsom. Then a crash changed everything

This weekend: Grab tickets to Kendrick Lamar, get sucked into a black hole, and scope out some classic cars

A guide to ‘Ramses the Great’: 8 takeaways from the de Young’s new exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts

The spookiest San Francisco Bay Area bars for Halloween 2023

The tiniest, chillest town you can fly to from the Bay Area — for only $99