Staff Photographer

Morgan Ellis

San Franciscans adopt storm drains, give them ridiculous names

News

Standouts include “Watergrate,” “Lana Del Drain” and “It’s Draining Men.”

Business Reporter

Kevin V. Nguyen

Asian brands are breathing new life into SF’s retail economy

Business

As many traditional retailers pull out and leave empty storefronts, a new wave of businesses are coming to the rescue.

Politics Reporter

Han Li

The oldest Japantown in the U.S. may become the newest

Culture

Generations of Japanese Americans are waiting to see their neighborhood thrive after decades of harm to their community.

Senior Investigations Reporter

Michael Barba

Investigations Editor

Matt Smith

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

Officers stashed in a windowless room called the Department Operations Center faced allegations ranging from name-calling to domestic violence and excessive force.

Julie Zigoris

Castro Theatre hearing draws lively crowd, chants of ‘Save the seats!’

The crowd hissed, wore “Save the Seats” buttons and called for the explicit protection of the historic theater’s interior—including its seating and raked floor. 

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San Franciscans adopt storm drains, give them ridiculous names

Asian brands are breathing new life into SF’s retail economy

The oldest Japantown in the U.S. may become the newest

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

Castro Theatre hearing draws lively crowd, chants of ‘Save the seats!’