Staff Photographer

Morgan Ellis

It’s an only-in-San Francisco story that includes obsessive nerds, bureaucratic obstacles, and a bit of serendipity. 

There’ll be a major contrast of offensive schemes when the Lowell Cardinals host the Washington Eagles on Friday afternoon. 

SFMTA’s Jeff Tumlin said that robotaxis have met the standards for a “learner’s permit” but are likely less safe than human drivers.  



They’re leaving school and arriving in San Francisco in droves. And they’re taking over. 


Some Bay Area big-money donors are holding back on federal spending, as Democrats scramble to keep up in the fundraising fight.