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New Mid-Market Arts District Launches With $500K Investment From SF Billionaires

SF business leaders and wealthy donors are funding a new Mid-Market arts district, which launches alongside a free festival Saturday, as a growing number of Bay Area artists call for a boycott of events funded by billionaires.

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New Mid-Market Arts District Launches With $500K Investment From SF Billionaires

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Man Killed In Scooter Crash During Apparent Police Chase In SF Was Wanted for Ankle Monitor Violation

A police chase in SF's SoMa district that led to the death of a man on Monday now has some further details, and it appears the man was being pursued for not charging his ankle monitor.

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Man Killed In Scooter Crash During Apparent Police Chase In SF Was Wanted for Ankle Monitor Violation

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S.F. court rejects DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of allegedly biased judge

An end to blanket challenges? Two days after ruling in favor of DA, sudden reversal lets Michelle Tong hear prosecutors’ cases again S.F. court rejects DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of allegedly biased judge

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S.F. court rejects DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of allegedly biased judge

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Sheng Thao's Former Chief of Staff Testifies About Mayor's Odd Behavior, Ill-Fated Vietnam Trip

The chief of staff under several Oakland mayors, including former Mayor Sheng Thao, was the first witness called by the prosecution in the federal corruption trial of Thao, Andre Jones, David Duong, and Andy Duong.

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Sheng Thao's Former Chief of Staff Testifies About Mayor's Odd Behavior, Ill-Fated Vietnam Trip

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A late pitch, a split board, and grieving parents: Behind SFUSD’s seismic lottery vote

Maria Su’s forceful push for neighborhood schools won over the board — but exposed deep divisions among parents and political allies.

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A late pitch, a split board, and grieving parents: Behind SFUSD’s seismic lottery vote

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, and tidbits from the Richmond. This week: events across the neighborhood, through the rest of the month. Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

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Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

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Nordstrom Rack to Reopen In Downtown SF at Former Forever 21 Site

Three years after closing all of its San Francisco stores, Nordstrom Rack will be returning to Union Square in the fall of 2027, joining a growing roster of retailers opening new locations or expanding their presence in downtown SF.

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Nordstrom Rack to Reopen In Downtown SF at Former Forever 21 Site

Mission Local

Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What healthcare reforms would you support?

Both Chan and Wiener want Medicare for All, but it faces a steep uphill battle to pass. What other healthcare reforms would they support" Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What healthcare reforms would you support"

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Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What healthcare reforms would you support?

SF Standard

Mystery flyers push fake car-free ‘Marina Park’ plan. Nobody knows who made them

The leaflets, which have spammed doorsteps and windshields since last week, appear to be AI-generated.

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Mystery flyers push fake car-free ‘Marina Park’ plan. Nobody knows who made them

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SF AI Founder’s Zombie Shooter Game Turns Tenderloin Residents Into Targets

A local tech founder has created a multiplayer shooter game set in the Tenderloin, where players gun down zombie versions of neighborhood residents, drawing immediate criticism for its portrayal of people dealing with homelessness and addiction.

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SF AI Founder’s Zombie Shooter Game Turns Tenderloin Residents Into Targets

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The Rack is back: Nordstrom Rack returning to Union Square

The retail giant’s announcement is the latest in a series of highly anticipated returns and planned openings in the area.

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The Rack is back: Nordstrom Rack returning to Union Square

Mission Local

Can $500,000 jump-start the Tenderloin’s theater district?

Three investors are pouring into one Mid-Market block in hopes to revamp the theater and arts corridor. Can $500,000 jump-start the Tenderloin’s theater district?

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Can $500,000 jump-start the Tenderloin’s theater district?

SF Standard

A vision to revive Mid-Market as the city’s cultural center just got some juice behind it

Street performers, artist pop-ups, and better lighting aim to attract more visitors.

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A vision to revive Mid-Market as the city’s cultural center just got some juice behind it

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OpenAI engineer booked one-way Saudi flight before arrest

Prosecutors said he had “the means” and “an incentive” to leave the U.S.

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OpenAI engineer booked one-way Saudi flight before arrest

Mission Local

End of the line

At Pier 7. Photo by Jake Hanft. End of the line

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End of the line

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Spy fears are rattling Silicon Valley AI labs

A bugged OpenAI conference room is the latest in a series of espionage suspicions and trade-secret lawsuits at tech companies.

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Spy fears are rattling Silicon Valley AI labs

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S.F. educators have a new role: Getting families through ICE appointments.

Educators from 20 San Francisco schools are trained to accompany students and their families to immigration appointments. S.F. educators have a new role: Getting families through ICE appointments.

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S.F. educators have a new role: Getting families through ICE appointments.

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Sea Lions Keep Gathering on Moss Landing Roadway Despite Efforts to Keep Them Away

Hundreds of sea lions have turned a roadway near Moss Landing Harbor into a regular gathering spot in recent months, repeatedly spilling into traffic and forcing authorities to figure out new methods to usher them back toward the water.

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Sea Lions Keep Gathering on Moss Landing Roadway Despite Efforts to Keep Them Away