Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

Japantown is a rare post-pandemic success story. Can it last?

Business

Japantown’s small businesses have thrived in the past year, unlike those elsewhere in SF. Merchants weigh in on the anomaly. 


Director of Audio

Sophie Bearman

Lani Chan

As fire season looms, some SF residents call for more assistance

News

A growing body of evidence shows wildfire smoke can be deadly. With San Franciscans cautioned to stay indoors in smoky weather, what is the city doing to protect vulnerable residents?

The Standard Staff

This week in civics: Dine out for life, start a co-op, get outside

Culture

Plus, multiple opportunities to connect with San Francisco’s leaders from the comfort of your home.

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

SF’s comeback summer could be permanent

Constant live music, public drinking, gay bathhouses — is San Francisco suddenly cool or something?

Education Reporter

Ida Mojadad

San Francisco’s proposed budget siphons funds for affordable child care access

Politics

A 2018 voter initiative promised to rein in child care costs. Now, it may be used to help balance the city’s budget.

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Japantown is a rare post-pandemic success story. Can it last?

As fire season looms, some SF residents call for more assistance

This week in civics: Dine out for life, start a co-op, get outside

SF’s comeback summer could be permanent

San Francisco’s proposed budget siphons funds for affordable child care access