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Kevin Truong

San Francisco’s Union Square isn’t dying—it’s transforming

Business

A number of retailers have fled San Francisco’s premier shopping district. Others are choosing to double down.

Maryann Jones Thompson

Burning Man CEO explores its ‘absolutely San Francisco’ culture ahead of first gathering since 2019

Culture

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Leader of the global community and SF nonprofit behind the annual gathering, Marian Goodell, talks with The Standard about its connection to the city and cultural evolution ahead of its first ‘burn’ since 2019.

How to get rid of disposable e-cigarettes in California is unclear. Why?

California and several other states have so-called extended product responsibility laws for electronics. But do they cover vaping products?

Christina Campodonico

Politics-curious techies are attending teach-ins with moderate candidates

Pizza, La Croix and a politician are part of the package at these San Francisco gatherings.

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Exclusive: The Transamerica Pyramid’s renovation is underway. We got a peek from the top

The beacon at the very top—and the entire spire—are going to look very different. We took a terrifying trip all the way up.

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San Francisco’s Union Square isn’t dying—it’s transforming

Burning Man CEO explores its ‘absolutely San Francisco’ culture ahead of first gathering since 2019

How to get rid of disposable e-cigarettes in California is unclear. Why?

Politics-curious techies are attending teach-ins with moderate candidates

Exclusive: The Transamerica Pyramid’s renovation is underway. We got a peek from the top