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Report: Volare Captain Said Boat Was on Autopilot When It Capsized, Admitted Having Shot of Whisky Hours Earlier

It may or may not prove consequential for the investigation into the sinking of the Volare in San Francisco Bay last month, which took the lives of four passengers, but a police report suggests that the captain had the boat on autopilot at the time that it sank.

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Report: Volare Captain Said Boat Was on Autopilot When It Capsized, Admitted Having Shot of Whisky Hours Earlier

Mission Local

Meet the District 10 candidates: What is your 1 priority?

We asked the three frontrunner candidates to replace Supervisor Shamann Walton what their top priority is. Here's how they responded. Meet the District 10 candidates: What is your 1 priority?

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Meet the District 10 candidates: What is your 1 priority?

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SF Standard

Chris Hansen of ‘To Catch a Predator’ was part of the SF sheriff’s child sex bust

The unusual operation was aided by a Florida sheriff who often works with Hansen. The TV host is the subject of an upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson.

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Chris Hansen of ‘To Catch a Predator’ was part of the SF sheriff’s child sex bust

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North Bay Residents Demand FAA Keep Quieter Flight Path Used During Bohemian Grove Gathering

West Sonoma County residents, who’ve been flooding the FAA with complaints over a change in 2024 that led to a large influx of planes flying over their homes, are outraged the FAA temporarily reverted to the old flight path for elite Bohemian Grove visitors last month.

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North Bay Residents Demand FAA Keep Quieter Flight Path Used During Bohemian Grove Gathering

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Charli XCX Fan Event at Amoeba Rescheduled for Day She's Not Performing at Outside Lands

A fan event and Q&A at Amoeba Music in the Upper Haight that had caused much consternation among Charli's Angels or the Brat Pack or whatever her fans are called because of its timing. But the new time comes with its own conflict.

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Charli XCX Fan Event at Amoeba Rescheduled for Day She's Not Performing at Outside Lands

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Los Altos Woman Who Tried to Kill Husband In 2011 Deemed Eligible For Parole

A Bay Area woman who's been serving a sentence of 11 years to life for the 2011 attempted murder of her estranged husband has, for the first time since her incarceration, been found suitable for parole.

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Los Altos Woman Who Tried to Kill Husband In 2011 Deemed Eligible For Parole

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The East Bay’s Tri-Valley Cities Consider Privately Owned Event Center Backed by Public Funds

Cities in the East Bay’s affluent Tri-Valley region are considering an unusual proposal by a local tourism group that wants to build a privately-owned $365 million event center in Dublin, which would partially rely on taxpayer funding.

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The East Bay’s Tri-Valley Cities Consider Privately Owned Event Center Backed by Public Funds

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It's Confirmed: Vogue World Is Coming to San Francisco In 2027

Vogue World, the now four-year-old, one-day fashion and culture extravaganza, will be coming to San Francisco in 2027 after earlier iterations in New York, London, Paris, and Los Angeles.

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It's Confirmed: Vogue World Is Coming to San Francisco In 2027

SF Standard

Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin on her team’s superpower: ‘We knew that they would have buy-in’

Led by reserves Janelle Salaun and Kaitlyn Chen, Golden State is averaging a league-best 35.9 bench points per game.

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Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin on her team’s superpower: ‘We knew that they would have buy-in’

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Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire: ‘Our time together has been a gift’

The beloved color commentator said he will step away from the broadcast booth at the end of the 2026 season.

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Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire: ‘Our time together has been a gift’

Mission Local

Life of a Valkyrie in development: $6,136 a game — when you play

Miela Sowah made a splash in Golden State’s lone preseason game when she shot 5-for-6 with 14 points against Seattle. Life of a Valkyrie in development: $6,136 a game — when you play

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Mission Local

Life of a Valkyrie in development: $6,136 a game — when you play

SF Standard

Anna Wintour confirms her Vogue World is coming to San Francisco in 2027

Rumors have swirled for months that the editor’s fashion event is coming to the city.

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Anna Wintour confirms her Vogue World is coming to San Francisco in 2027

SF Standard

Too many shortstops? Finally, the Giants have a good problem

Buster Posey acquired Marcelo Mayer, Joniel Hernández, and Kaeden Kent at the trade deadline to supplement a pipeline headlined by Josuar González and Luis Hernández.

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Too many shortstops? Finally, the Giants have a good problem

Mission Local

Wigs and Guerrero

At 18th and Guerrero Streets. Photo by Jake Hanft. Wigs and Guerrero

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Wigs and Guerrero

SF Standard

‘Choked out by landlord greed,’ boutique SoMa steakhouse closes after just over a year

Chef Marc Zimmerman says Superprime Steakhouse could have been a staple in the city but couldn’t continue after the landlord doubled the rent.

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‘Choked out by landlord greed,’ boutique SoMa steakhouse closes after just over a year

Mission Local

There are dozens of empty rooms near 16th and Mission. Why can’t the city use them to house people?

While the city spent over a year trying to address homelessness at the 16th Street BART plaza, many rooms at SROs in the area remained empty. There are dozens of empty rooms near 16th and Mission. Why can’t the city use them to house people?

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There are dozens of empty rooms near 16th and Mission. Why can’t the city use them to house people?

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Mission Buzz: Jackie Fielder requests 24/7 ambassadors for 16th, 24th streets

Also, Japanese furniture store on Valencia Street to close and Connie Chan headquarters to open on 24th Street. Mission Buzz: Jackie Fielder requests 24/7 ambassadors for 16th, 24th streets

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Mission Buzz: Jackie Fielder requests 24/7 ambassadors for 16th, 24th streets

Mission Local

ICE steps up surveillance of immigrants with increased electronic monitoring

Immigrants in the San Francisco area, even those without a criminal record, are increasingly tethered to ankle monitors, phone apps, and wrist devices. ICE steps up surveillance of immigrants with increased electronic monitoring

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Mission Local

ICE steps up surveillance of immigrants with increased electronic monitoring