Melanie Ott

With vaccine research under attack, it’s time for California to lead again

Opinion

Halting mRNA research right now is like banning ChatGPT, writes infectious disease expert Melanie Ott — not just scientific negligence, but strategic self-sabotage.

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

San Francisco has effectively decriminalized magic mushrooms. Now what?

Culture

In September, the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution decriminalizing many plant-based psychedelics. But that doesn’t mean mushroom edibles are coming to SF dispensaries.

Julie Zigoris

Two truckloads of Sierra snow arrive—with highjinks—at Potrero Hill fire station

Snow falls on Engine Company No. 37 as the winners of the SF Fire Department’s annual holiday decorating contest up the ante. 

Politics Reporter

Han Li

Journeys: Snatching fish from the ‘Devil’s Teeth’

The views alone are worth a winter trip to the wild Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco—the catch is just a bonus.

Sarah Holtz

Coming soon to San Francisco’s Mission: A spot for breakfast salads, waffles and Aussie sandwiches

Food & Drink

Forget dinner. This new Mission District restaurant, aims to make San Francisco a daytime destination—and wants you to be a regular.

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With vaccine research under attack, it’s time for California to lead again

San Francisco has effectively decriminalized magic mushrooms. Now what?

Two truckloads of Sierra snow arrive—with highjinks—at Potrero Hill fire station

Journeys: Snatching fish from the ‘Devil’s Teeth’

Coming soon to San Francisco’s Mission: A spot for breakfast salads, waffles and Aussie sandwiches