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Day Around the Bay: Cybertruck Driver Arrested For Attempting to Use ‘Wade Mode’ In Texas Lake

The SF Zoo was awarded a $8.5 loan to stay afloat with most of the funds coming after required changes are made; the Senate wants congressional approval for any future military action in Iran; and a Cybertruck driver in Texas quickly discovered that “wade mode” has its limits.

2 hours ago

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Day Around the Bay: Cybertruck Driver Arrested For Attempting to Use ‘Wade Mode’ In Texas Lake

Mission Local

Jack Davis, the most feared and loathed man in San Francisco politics, dies at 79

How a kid who grew up in a Pennsylvania funeral parlor went from gay rights activist to S.F. political kingmaker Jack Davis, the most feared and loathed man in San Francisco politics, dies at 79

2 hours ago

Mission Local

Jack Davis, the most feared and loathed man in San Francisco politics, dies at 79

SFiST

SFPD Arrests Three Vallejo Men In Chinatown Pickpocket Thefts

Three suspects from Vallejo were arrested in connection to pickpocket thefts in Chinatown that began in early April. Police later found additional items at the suspects’ residence connected to thefts dating back to 2024.

3 hours ago

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SFPD Arrests Three Vallejo Men In Chinatown Pickpocket Thefts

SFiST

New Poll Finds Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Increasing Their Leads In Governor's Race

After a new poll released this week, it is looking increasingly likely that the two candidates who will be on the November ballot for governor of California are Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.

4 hours ago

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New Poll Finds Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Increasing Their Leads In Governor's Race

SFiST

Embarcadero Plaza Revamp Will Largely Be Funded By Local Billionaires

Groups led by Bay Area billionaires are funding half the cost of the Embarcadero Plaza redesign, which likely doesn’t ease critics’ concerns that the revamp will lose sight of the plaza's longheld tradition — to serve as a gathering spot for civic and artistic expression.

4 hours ago

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Embarcadero Plaza Revamp Will Largely Be Funded By Local Billionaires

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At Trial For Santana Row Teen Murder Suspect, Defense Suggests the Victim Might Have Also Been Armed

Closing statements were presented Monday in court in San Jose in the murder trial of an unnamed 13-year-old suspect who is accused of fatally stabbing 15-year-old David Gutierrez on Valentine's Day 2025.

5 hours ago

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At Trial For Santana Row Teen Murder Suspect, Defense Suggests the Victim Might Have Also Been Armed

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: Inside Steve Kerr’s return to the Golden State Warriors

The Standard’s Tim Kawakami explains why Kerr chose to continue coaching, even if a fifth title may prove elusive.

6 hours ago

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: Inside Steve Kerr’s return to the Golden State Warriors

SFiST

Thomas Keller's Seasonal Takeout Spot Addendum Reopens for Summer In Yountville

Now an established seasonal destination in the Napa Valley, Addendum, which started slinging Ad Hoc's popular fried chicken out of a "shack" behind the larger restaurant in 2011, is opening back up this weekend in Yountville.

6 hours ago

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Thomas Keller's Seasonal Takeout Spot Addendum Reopens for Summer In Yountville

Mission Local

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should SFPD use surveillance technology?

District 2 candidates share their thoughts on San Francisco expanding its use of police surveillance technology in recent years Meet the District 2 candidates: Should SFPD use surveillance technology?

7 hours ago

Mission Local

Meet the District 2 candidates: Should SFPD use surveillance technology?

SF Standard

Kawakami: Steph Curry’s rationality, Warriors’ big-picture changes, and more

Steph Curry wants and needs some changes, but he wants this to happen with Steve Kerr fully on board and with the coach’s larger philosophies guiding Golden State.

9 hours ago

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Kawakami: Steph Curry’s rationality, Warriors’ big-picture changes, and more

Mission Local

S.F. eyes $125M annually for affordable housing, more than double current funding

Myrna Melgar has struck a bargain with Daniel Lurie: $125 million a year for affordable housing, if there's no fight on "inclusionary" rates. S.F. eyes $125M annually for affordable housing, more than double current funding

11 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. eyes $125M annually for affordable housing, more than double current funding

SF Standard

Move over New York and Seattle: What a new women’s hockey team means for the Bay Area

With the Valkyries, Bay FC, and a pro women’s hockey team, the Bay Area will be the third market in the U.S. with WNBA, NWSL, and PWHL franchises.

13 hours ago

SF Standard

Move over New York and Seattle: What a new women’s hockey team means for the Bay Area

SF Standard

A veteran SF restaurateur opens his biggest project yet near Oracle Park

With Casa Sofia, Michelin-recognized chef Carlos Altamirano gives South Beach a glamorous new dinner destination.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

A veteran SF restaurateur opens his biggest project yet near Oracle Park

SF Standard

Put down the Chromebook! The parent army taking screens out of schools

Tech companies moved fast and broke public education. These parents are fighting back.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

Put down the Chromebook! The parent army taking screens out of schools

SF Standard

Why the 49ers keep raiding one college coach’s roster

How much do John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan value their relationship with Washington coach Jedd Fisch? The NFL Draft provides answers.

15 hours ago

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Why the 49ers keep raiding one college coach’s roster

Mission Local

Love is where you find it!

At Ocean Beach. Photo by Walter Mackins. Love is where you find it!

15 hours ago

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Love is where you find it!

Mission Local

Valkyries player Miela Sowah's shot looks weird. It works anyway.

Miela Sowah is bringing her unique shot to the Golden Gate Valkyries as the first player on a development contract in franchise history. Valkyries player Miela Sowah's shot looks weird. It works anyway.

15 hours ago

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Valkyries player Miela Sowah's shot looks weird. It works anyway.

Mission Local

Sailor Moon, Pokémon GO, and lots of door-knocking: Natalie Gee on the campaign trail

The June race in District 4 won't be the end of it all, but will tell voters a lot about the strength of each candidate. Sailor Moon, Pokémon GO, and lots of door-knocking: Natalie Gee on the campaign trail

16 hours ago

Mission Local

Sailor Moon, Pokémon GO, and lots of door-knocking: Natalie Gee on the campaign trail