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Stephanie K. Baer

Downtown set to roll out first (legal) outdoor drinking zone to celebrate Oktoberfest

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Culture

This year’s Oktoberfest will be San Francisco’s — and the state’s — first-ever “entertainment zone” street party.

Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

‘The guinea pigs’: SF’s first entertainment zone hopes to make downtown fun again

Business

Beyond making alcohol available on public streets, a successful party zone means investing in a vibe shift. 


Sports Reporter

John Shea

In 24-hour span, Giants slip from first place to third in NL West

Sports

A two-game trip to San Diego turned into a reality check for a team that struggled to keep pace with the Padres.

Justin Verlander saw progress in Giants debut, but he will have to wait for first win

The Reds did just enough against Verlander to win 3-2. The future Hall of Fame pitcher is scheduled to take the mound again on Opening Day at Oracle Park April 4. 

Education Reporter

Ida Mojadad

Is San Francisco about to close some schools? Chinatown could see the first to go

Educators and staff were told days before the end of the school year that a move would happen in August.

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Downtown set to roll out first (legal) outdoor drinking zone to celebrate Oktoberfest

‘The guinea pigs’: SF’s first entertainment zone hopes to make downtown fun again

In 24-hour span, Giants slip from first place to third in NL West

Justin Verlander saw progress in Giants debut, but he will have to wait for first win

Is San Francisco about to close some schools? Chinatown could see the first to go