Senior Politics Editor

Annie Gaus

Director of Audio

Sophie Bearman

‘Painful decisions’: SFUSD plans to slash millions from budget to avoid state takeover

News

The district plans to slash 360 jobs and tens of millions in expenses as part of a state-mandated budget balancing plan. 

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

This cozy Mission bar is the perfect place to ride out the atmospheric river

Food & Drink

Michelin-starred chef Seth Stowaway’s Bar at Osito returns with a deep connection to the land and one of the city’s strongest martinis.

Sports Editor

Kerry Crowley

Justin Verlander, the Giants, and a new question about 2026

Sports

The young pitchers who were supposed to help the Giants this season are nowhere to be found. As September begins, a future Hall of Famer is winning again. 

Food Editor 

Lauren Saria

I didn’t need another tasting-menu restaurant. But I did need Showa

A new Japanese restaurant in SoMa delivers exquisite food and a brand of hospitality that's been all but lost. 

Calling all dancing queens: A new Marina bar takes you back to the ’70s

The new Marina nightlife destination Rick & Roxy’s is two bars under one roof. 

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‘Painful decisions’: SFUSD plans to slash millions from budget to avoid state takeover

This cozy Mission bar is the perfect place to ride out the atmospheric river

Justin Verlander, the Giants, and a new question about 2026

I didn’t need another tasting-menu restaurant. But I did need Showa

Calling all dancing queens: A new Marina bar takes you back to the ’70s