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Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent explain their healing hug: ‘Replaying the whole dugout thing’

Two of the greatest players in Giants history put the past behind them during a ceremony to retire Kent’s No. 21.

3 hours ago

SF Standard

Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent explain their healing hug: ‘Replaying the whole dugout thing’

SF Standard

I cover every Valkyries home game. This is what it’s like on the road

Golden State has sold out every game it has played at Chase Center. In Uncasville, Connecticut, an arena inside of a casino provides a stark contrast.

3 hours ago

SF Standard

I cover every Valkyries home game. This is what it’s like on the road

SF Standard

Why Waymo’s big blue Ojai vans suddenly seem like they’re everywhere

The company has launched paid rides in its newest driverless vans as it expands its territory and fleet, and pursues robotaxi dominance in SF.

3 hours ago

SF Standard

Why Waymo’s big blue Ojai vans suddenly seem like they’re everywhere

Mission Local

Bayview Park

At Bayview Park. Photo by Laura Maguire. Bayview Park

3 hours ago

Mission Local

Bayview Park

Mission Local

Bringing Guantánamo soul to the Bay Area this week

Kai Lyons, José Andrés "El Sinsonte " Rodríguez and John Calloway at Mr. Tipple's on Sept. 2. Bringing Guantánamo soul to the Bay Area this week

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Bringing Guantánamo soul to the Bay Area this week

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I co-founded Burning Man. The festival has lost its soul.

What began as an anarchistic collaboration of equals has become a commercialized escape hatch for the wealthy.

1 day ago

SF Standard

I co-founded Burning Man. The festival has lost its soul.

SF Standard

Opinion: Cartoon: San Francisco’s hot new real estate listing

Nothing is safe in SF’s bidding wars.

1 day ago

SF Standard

Opinion: Cartoon: San Francisco’s hot new real estate listing

SF Standard

The Waggle: Sorry, Hamptons, Sam Altman can’t come to dinner right now

Plus: The Waggle ventures into the heart of SF’s underground; Oreo-gate is an AI psy-op; Tim Draper has an island to sell you; and why can’t Meta let gay bars live?

1 day ago

SF Standard

The Waggle: Sorry, Hamptons, Sam Altman can’t come to dinner right now

Mission Local

Circle up!

At Dolores Park. Photo by Jake Hanft. Circle up!

1 day ago

Mission Local

Circle up!

Mission Local

How Nico Pryor-Alcantar came to serve up his childhood at Mission Chinese

Nico Pryor Alcantar was born and raised in the Richmond District. This weekend, he returns home for an SF-inspired brunch. How Nico Pryor-Alcantar came to serve up his childhood at Mission Chinese

1 day ago

Mission Local

How Nico Pryor-Alcantar came to serve up his childhood at Mission Chinese

Mission Local

Meet the book readers of Dolores Park, Pt. 2

What do people read in Dolores Park? Meet the book readers of Dolores Park, Pt. 2

1 day ago

Mission Local

Meet the book readers of Dolores Park, Pt. 2

SFiST

Startup Claims X Abandoned Twitter Brand, Launches New Social Network Under the Name

Virginia-based startup Operation Bluebird is rolling out a new social media site under the Twitter name despite a pending legal fight with X over the brand.

1 day ago

SFiST

Startup Claims X Abandoned Twitter Brand, Launches New Social Network Under the Name

SFiST

Man Accused of Posing as Wealthy 49ers Player to Lure Women Into $1.3 Million Scam

A man suspected of taking on the persona of a 49ers player to lure women he met online into an alleged fraudulent investment scheme — dating back to 2022 and spanning four states — has been charged with wire fraud.

1 day ago

SFiST

Man Accused of Posing as Wealthy 49ers Player to Lure Women Into $1.3 Million Scam

SFiST

Milo Yiannopoulos Deported, Apparently Because of Laura Loomer Feud

Right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos, a British citizen who has made attention-getting stunts and far-right American politics his raison d'être over the last decade, has ironically been caught up in the sort of ICE action he's vocally supported.

1 day ago

SFiST

Milo Yiannopoulos Deported, Apparently Because of Laura Loomer Feud

SFiST

Danville to Cosplay as Stars Hollow for First Ever 'Gilmore Girls'-Inspired Fall Event

A weekend-long festival inspired by the small-town autumn coziness of 'The Gilmore Girls' will double as a rare tourist draw for the East Bay hamlet of Danville this October.

1 day ago

SFiST

Danville to Cosplay as Stars Hollow for First Ever 'Gilmore Girls'-Inspired Fall Event

SFiST

Meta Suspends Another Queer SF Venue’s Accounts Amid Growing Censorship Concerns

Amid escalating reports that Meta’s recent policy changes have led to the disproportionate suppression of queer content, the company suspended the accounts of another local LGBTQ venue, Powerhouse, Thursday.

1 day ago

SFiST

Meta Suspends Another Queer SF Venue’s Accounts Amid Growing Censorship Concerns

Mission Local

Excelsior Buzz: long-waited soccer field and play area come to Monroe Elementary School

Beyond soccer, the resurfaced area now hosts morning circles, outdoor reading, and other lessons taken outside of the classroom. Excelsior Buzz: long-waited soccer field and play area come to Monroe Elementary School

1 day ago

Mission Local

Excelsior Buzz: long-waited soccer field and play area come to Monroe Elementary School

SFiST

17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested In Shooting at Morgan Hill Birthday Rave That Left One Dead

A juvenile suspect has now been arrested in connection with the July 25th mass shooting at a birthday party for a Twitch streamer in a Morgan Hill field that had been promoted on social media.

1 day ago

SFiST

17-Year-Old Suspect Arrested In Shooting at Morgan Hill Birthday Rave That Left One Dead