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On 18th Street. Photo by Mike Santiago. Pajaros rosas

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She just wanted to host a picnic. The city said she needs permits and porta-potties

A Partiful post from Maya Juchtman went viral as a low-commitment way to meet people. Now she’s appealing for help affording what has become a runaway event.

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She just wanted to host a picnic. The city said she needs permits and porta-potties

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The best SF restaurants for big groups, according to a panel of pros

From a late-night Korean pocha to a low-key Thai-style barbecue spot, the city’s top chefs reveal where they take their crews.

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The best SF restaurants for big groups, according to a panel of pros

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For years, one of San Francisco’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got ...

Every year, despite the hardships of the pandemic, the owners of a Bayview barbershop scrounged money together for the neighborhood's kids For years, one of San Francisco’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got some extra help.

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For years, one of San Francisco’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got ...

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New subpoenas show federal criminal probe focus on Newsom’s travel and expenses

Federal investigators seek six years of records involving Newsom’s international travel, outside funding, and expenditures related to his residence and personal expenses.

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New subpoenas show federal criminal probe focus on Newsom’s travel and expenses

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Ex-Windsor Mayor Ordered to Pay $12.6M After Jury Finds He Sexually Assaulted 7 Women

Seven plaintiffs were awarded a combined $12.6 million in damages in a civil case against former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli, who was publicly accused by 13 women of sexual assault or misconduct in 2021.

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Ex-Windsor Mayor Ordered to Pay $12.6M After Jury Finds He Sexually Assaulted 7 Women

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Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

Despite previously saying he would not make an endorsement, the mayor picked his favorites — and weighs in on 10 local ballot measures. Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

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Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

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This Week In Food: Incoming Japanese Restaurant Downtown

Shinka is set to replace Prelude at The Jay hotel, Lucania closes in on its opening at the Ferry Building, and Bruma is set to debut at the Ritz, all in This Week in Food.

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This Week In Food: Incoming Japanese Restaurant Downtown

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Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’

Lurie also endorsed District 10 candidate Theo Ellington after touting his leadership ability.

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Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’

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'The Cook' at Berkeley Rep Tells a History of Cuba Through One Kitchen

"I'm so angry and I don't know why," says one Cuban American character visiting Havana for the first time in Eduardo Machado's play The Cook. "This country is so confusing."

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'The Cook' at Berkeley Rep Tells a History of Cuba Through One Kitchen

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SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow

Walton plans to introduce a 45-day moratorium on new data center construction as the first step toward a permanent citywide ban, with his district already home to two active facilities, one of which is planning a large expansion.

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SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow

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‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team

President Al Guido wants the 49ers to be the “globe’s team.” A successful week Down Under helped the franchise gain supporters.

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‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team

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SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen Recalls Joining the 9/11 Recovery Effort at Ground Zero

SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen was a 32-year-old firefighter with about a decade of experience when four planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001, and he was one of a battalion of local firefighters who flew to New York City to help with he recovery effort at Ground Zero in the days that followed.

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SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen Recalls Joining the 9/11 Recovery Effort at Ground Zero

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Milpitas Woman Charged In Murder of Second Friend

A Milpitas woman who was arrested two weeks ago for allegedly mowing down her neighbor and friend with her car has now been charged with a second killing of a woman who was also her friend.

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Milpitas Woman Charged In Murder of Second Friend

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Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

This year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival features its first-ever staging of Shakespeare’s Antony and Ceopatra. Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

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Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

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Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed

San Francisco’s fifth coordinator in five seasons had an answer for a Los Angeles team led by the reigning MVP.

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Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed

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For Arch Stanton

On Ocean Beach. Photo by Walter Mackins. For Arch Stanton

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For Arch Stanton

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Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

At least $18 million has been raised for the November races overall, and the top 16 donors have contributed some $13 million so far Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

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Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.