Olivia Cruz Mayeda

Frigid water and a $2K tail: The life of a Northern California mermaid

Culture

Ares Taylor was preparing to be a mermaid their whole life, whether they knew it or not.


Christina Campodonico

How to create your own custom Halloween costumes with clothing from Haight Street shops

The Standard worked with four local apparel stores to build a series of bespoke outfits. Take a look, get inspired and stand out from the crowd on Oct. 31.

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Meaghan Mitchell

Photos: Dia de los Muertos returns to the Mission District

Community members spilled out onto the street, their faces artfully painted to resemble skulls. Dressed in suits, gowns and floral crowns, participants also wore shells or other noisemakers to amplify the excitement. 

Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

‘Moving the problem’: Booted from SF, troubled stable relocates horses

News

Chaparral Corporation is being kicked out of Golden Gate Park and Camp Mather near Yosemite after an investigation by The Standard. 

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

City public health officials boost efforts among SF’s LGBTQ+ community amid rising monkeypox cases

With cases more than doubling citywide in the week after Pride and vaccine supplies not yet widely available, at-risk populations step up ahead of summer festival season.

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Frigid water and a $2K tail: The life of a Northern California mermaid

How to create your own custom Halloween costumes with clothing from Haight Street shops

Photos: Dia de los Muertos returns to the Mission District

‘Moving the problem’: Booted from SF, troubled stable relocates horses

City public health officials boost efforts among SF’s LGBTQ+ community amid rising monkeypox cases