Business Reporter

Kevin V. Nguyen

Michael Shvo sells dreams to the richest of the rich. What’s he selling in San Francisco?

Business

The polarizing developer dishes on politics, his ultra-luxe business, and purported beefs on the anniversary of the Transamerica Pyramid’s reopening.

Politics Reporter

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Daniel Lurie’s arrival marks the end of the Willie Brown dynasty

Politics

News

Brown helped the careers of Gavin Newsom, Ed Lee, and London Breed before they became mayor. 

Tech Culture Reporter 

Priya Anand

Christians in tech drive religious revival in SF

Culture

One of America’s most secular cities is experiencing a religious boom with Silicon Valley overtones.

The Standard Staff

This week in civics: Visit Pilipinas Cultural District, make music, protect yourself

Plus, Pride Month is still here and queer with Trans March and HEAD WEST Marketplace in Hayes Valley.

Senior Politics Reporter

Josh Koehn

Senior Politics Editor

Annie Gaus

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

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.

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Michael Shvo sells dreams to the richest of the rich. What’s he selling in San Francisco?

Daniel Lurie’s arrival marks the end of the Willie Brown dynasty

Christians in tech drive religious revival in SF

This week in civics: Visit Pilipinas Cultural District, make music, protect yourself

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