Julie Zigoris

This San Francisco fountain has been spouting controversy for years

Culture

From its very conception, U.N. Plaza was mired by controversy and questions—especially around its fountain. 

Fate of California’s reparations proposal now rests in hands of state lawmakers

Politics

The state’s reparations task force voted Saturday to approve recommendations on how the state may compensate and apologize to Black residents for generations of harm caused by discriminatory policies. 

Data Reporter

Noah Baustin

San Francisco high-rise window failures preventable, report finds

News

Building managers were aware of window issues before March storms struck, according to a new city-issued report. 

Business Editor

Kevin Truong

The Supreme Court battle that could make your SF water bill skyrocket

At issue is whether the regulator can hold the city responsible for overall water quality, rather than specific restrictions on pollutants.


Senior News Editor

Jennifer Wadsworth

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to faraway hospitals for months — until we asked about it

Inpatient pediatric care at the Bothin center resumed this week, following inquiries from The Standard. 

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This San Francisco fountain has been spouting controversy for years

Fate of California’s reparations proposal now rests in hands of state lawmakers

San Francisco high-rise window failures preventable, report finds

The Supreme Court battle that could make your SF water bill skyrocket

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to faraway hospitals for months — until we asked about it