The Standard Staff

This week in civics: Do the work, build after dark, laugh through Cole Valley

Plus, get inspired (to question what you’ve done with your life) by listening to dynamite 19-year-olds share what they’ve done to change the world.

The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol and Frozen: Here are 13 local shows that will make your days merry and bright through the end of the year. 

Sacred Heart Cathedral shut St. Ignatius out in the Bruce-Mahoney Game and Washington won a shootout against Lowell.

White, wealthy and young San Franciscans were the most likely to ditch their commute to the office during 2021. 

Jalebi Street in the Upper Haight has top-notch chaat, as well as  a sweet spiral of sugar that's arguably the country's best.