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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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Former Employee Sues Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Nine Leaders Over Sexual Misconduct, Wrongful Termination

A former staff member is suing the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and nine of its leaders, alleging wrongful termination and years of sexual harassment and assault amid turmoil that led to the resignation of the chamber’s board president in July.

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Former Employee Sues Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Nine Leaders Over Sexual Misconduct, Wrongful Termination

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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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Mendocino's Lucas Fire Tops 1,000 Acres, Spreads Into Lake County

A wildfire that began Thursday morning in the Potter Valley area of eastern Mendocino County spread quickly in a remote area to over 1,000 acres by Friday morning.

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Mendocino's Lucas Fire Tops 1,000 Acres, Spreads Into Lake County

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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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Cycling in SF is dangerous — and no one agrees who’s responsible

San Francisco wants to be a cyclist-friendly city, but the city’s bike vs. car debates typically devolve into a culture war.

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Cycling in SF is dangerous — and no one agrees who’s responsible

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Fake pay stubs, real evictions: How AI is fueling rental fraud in San Francisco

A new survey finds landlords are most likely to discover fraud only after a tenant has moved in.

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Fake pay stubs, real evictions: How AI is fueling rental fraud in San Francisco

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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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Lurie declared a rent emergency. Could he freeze rents like Mamdani?

Even if he could, tenant advocates say, it wouldn’t address the root causes of displacement.

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Lurie declared a rent emergency. Could he freeze rents like Mamdani?

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My wife died young, then ordered me to start dating

Our new relationships column: With the love of my life gone, I wanted to be alone forever. But she had other plans.

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My wife died young, then ordered me to start dating

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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.

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‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

MAQUILÁPOLIS, a film about Mexican border factories, is back at the Roxie Theater 20 years after it was first released. ‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

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‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

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Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom

Mayor Lurie wants the city's leaders to do something about rapidly rising rents. But a tenant advocate says current efforts are incomplete. Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom

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Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom

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Sunset Buzz: Oakland Mama’s Boy to bring NY-style slices to Inner Sunset

Meanwhile: Sunset Trinket Trade takes a break, and Flower Piano returns today, bringing live piano performances under the redwoods. Sunset Buzz: Oakland Mama’s Boy to bring NY-style slices to Inner Sunset

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Sunset Buzz: Oakland Mama’s Boy to bring NY-style slices to Inner Sunset