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Political activist whose fake death fooled San Francisco says he’s alive in Mexico

Politics

An investigation by The Standard could not find any records of political activist Richard Parina's death or his distinguished military record. In an interview Thursday, Parina said he's alive—and in Mexico.

Liz Lindqwister

5 ways San Francisco’s younger voters differ from their elders

Gen Z and millennials have taken on politics by storm—but how do their politics stack up against SF’s Gen X and boomers? 

To vax or not? Bay Area parents grapple with fears over necessity and safety of Covid shot

News

Despite ongoing public health information campaigns, many parents remain confused and unconvinced about the Covid vaccine.

SF vehicle triage center exposes the challenge of alternative shelter approaches

As the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center reaches is first anniversary, questions remain over its success in meeting SF’s shelter needs.

Chris Roberts

The green grind: SF cannabis firms call out taxes and broken promises

Business

Five years into legalization, local operators say they are struggling against onerous regulation and a booming illicit market, while initiatives to reverse the damage of the war on drugs are falling flat.

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Political activist whose fake death fooled San Francisco says he’s alive in Mexico

5 ways San Francisco’s younger voters differ from their elders

To vax or not? Bay Area parents grapple with fears over necessity and safety of Covid shot

SF vehicle triage center exposes the challenge of alternative shelter approaches

The green grind: SF cannabis firms call out taxes and broken promises