The Standard Staff

Presenting the SF100

The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025

Beleaguered refuse contractor Recology again tops The Standard’s list of big government relations spenders.

With efforts aimed at banning books and censoring public school curriculum gaining momentum throughout the country, librarians are fighting back.

Since the pandemic, the city has changed its tune on zoning, taxes, and, now, fees. Will developers start building? 

High-profile departures suggest there is an exodus, but the Bay Area is still the nation’s leading tech destination. 