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‘Henry’ the Cocker Spaniel Takes Brief Joy Ride In Stolen Car In Downtown Concord

A Cocker Spaniel named “Henry” had the ride of his life when his owner’s car was stolen while parked in downtown Concord — with poor Henry still inside.

9 hours ago

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‘Henry’ the Cocker Spaniel Takes Brief Joy Ride In Stolen Car In Downtown Concord

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Kawakami: It’s time for a reasonable but aggressive Giants rebuild

The current iteration of the spiraling Giants is going nowhere, so why not initiate a course correction?

9 hours ago

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Kawakami: It’s time for a reasonable but aggressive Giants rebuild

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Spending on SF ballot measures shatters this decade-long record

Also in today’s Power Play: A power move at one of the city’s top LGBTQ+ political clubs, and the police union accusation dogging this District 4 candidate.

9 hours ago

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Spending on SF ballot measures shatters this decade-long record

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California Educators Denounce Newsom’s Plan to Temporarily Withhold $3.9M In School Funds

Education groups from across the state met in Sacramento last week to urge state legislators to reject Governor Newsom’s revised budget proposal to temporarily hold $3.9 billion in education funding, which is equal to about $643 in cuts per student.

10 hours ago

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California Educators Denounce Newsom’s Plan to Temporarily Withhold $3.9M In School Funds

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Plans to Renovate Kezar Stadium for Golden City FC’s 2027 Debut Delayed Until December

New pro soccer team, Golden City FC, announced last May it would begin its $10 million renovation of Kezar Stadium last December, which is now being pushed to this December, and some are skeptical it will be ready in time for the 2027 season.

11 hours ago

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Plans to Renovate Kezar Stadium for Golden City FC’s 2027 Debut Delayed Until December

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The Enhanced Games promised a revolution. It delivered something much messier

World records, false starts, and a market crash: A front-row seat at last weekend’s “Steroid Olympics” in Las Vegas.

13 hours ago

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The Enhanced Games promised a revolution. It delivered something much messier

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Oakland Police Department May Soon Be Free of Federal Oversight For First Time In Two Decades

A hearing is set for Wednesday to confirm whether the Oakland Police Department is in compliance with all 51 of its required reforms for the first time in 23 years — the longest in US history, and federal oversight could end in September.

13 hours ago

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Oakland Police Department May Soon Be Free of Federal Oversight For First Time In Two Decades

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Yuba and Sutter County Leaders to Take Vote to Secede From Coastal California

In the latest bit of symbolic and theatrical pushback on California's redistricting plan, which is intended to take five Republican-held seats in Congress and hand them to Democrats, two inland counties in Northern California are taking votes on a new secession plan.

15 hours ago

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Yuba and Sutter County Leaders to Take Vote to Secede From Coastal California

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SF’s hottest brunch spot serves seven kinds of Thai-style congee in West Portal

The couple behind Khao Tiew, one of the city’s best Thai restaurants, has expanded with Tur.

15 hours ago

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SF’s hottest brunch spot serves seven kinds of Thai-style congee in West Portal

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Private jets, nightclubs, Ferraris: An East Bay teen and America’s largest crypto heist

Hamza Doost was a key member of the crew that stole $246 million.

19 hours ago

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Private jets, nightclubs, Ferraris: An East Bay teen and America’s largest crypto heist

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SF school board president Phil Kim faces election test as district struggles

Running for the first time as an incumbent, he’s up against progressive challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann.

19 hours ago

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SF school board president Phil Kim faces election test as district struggles

Mission Local

Sunset fire

At Kirby Cove. Photo by Aaron Strick. Sunset fire

19 hours ago

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Sunset fire

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S.F. budget cuts are coming. Here’s our guide to the city’s $16 billion books.

How San Francisco’s budget changed over the last two years — and what lies ahead S.F. budget cuts are coming. Here’s our guide to the city’s $16 billion books.

20 hours ago

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S.F. budget cuts are coming. Here’s our guide to the city’s $16 billion books.

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Day Around the Bay: Alameda’s Popular USS Hornet Hit Hard By New Restrictions

District 2 candidate Lori Brooke brought up allegations in her ads that Stephen Sherill was appointed due to his connections to Bloomberg; popular athleisure brand Alo plans to open its first SF store; and new safety restrictions have affected the revenue of Alameda’s USS Hornet.

1 day ago

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Day Around the Bay: Alameda’s Popular USS Hornet Hit Hard By New Restrictions

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Mission: Comics and Arts expands to the Excelsior

Mission: Comics and Arts, which has operated out of 2250 Mission St. since 2008, is opening a second location in the Excelsior. Mission: Comics and Arts expands to the Excelsior

1 day ago

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Mission: Comics and Arts expands to the Excelsior

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Meet the District 2 candidates: How should toxins in the Marina be cleaned up?

Lori Brooke and Stephen Sherrill did not say whether they support the plan for a new park and harbor after the toxins are cleared Meet the District 2 candidates: How should toxins in the Marina be cleaned up?

1 day ago

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Meet the District 2 candidates: How should toxins in the Marina be cleaned up?

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Kitty helmet

At Market and Church Streets. Photo by Beth Winegarner. Kitty helmet

1 day ago

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Kitty helmet

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‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?

San Francisco is full of outreach workers trying to help vulnerable residents — and potential scammers out for their personal information. ‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?

1 day ago

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‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?