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Day Around the Bay: Low-Income California Families With Newborns to Receive 400 Free Diapers

The purple waves on the Point Reyes coast last weekend were likely tiny marine animals; flights in and out of SFO were delayed Friday due to low visibility; and low-income families in California will soon be receiving 400 free diapers when a new baby is born.

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Day Around the Bay: Low-Income California Families With Newborns to Receive 400 Free Diapers

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SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

The man hired to help hold the SF Sheriff’s Department accountable has faced repeated law enforcement encounters, parole violations, and allegations of violence against women, which he consistently denies or attributes to bias, misunderstanding, or retaliation.

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SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

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SF leaders demand hearing, renew calls for public power after PG&E blackout cause revealed

Mayor Daniel Lurie, however, declined to say whether he supports a public utility.

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SF leaders demand hearing, renew calls for public power after PG&E blackout cause revealed

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This Week In Food: Ciao, Del Popolo

Polenta debuts in Alamo Square, Del Popolo slings its final (non-frozen) pies, and the East Bay's takeout staple Grégoire opens in the Inner Sunset, all in This Week In Food.

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This Week In Food: Ciao, Del Popolo

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Ray of Light Theatre Breathes New Life Into Longtime Jackson Square Performance Space

Ray of Light Theatre, the local musical-obsessed theater group that has performed mostly at the Victoria Theater in the Mission District for much of its 25 years of existence, has a new home downtown.

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Ray of Light Theatre Breathes New Life Into Longtime Jackson Square Performance Space

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Backlash Prompts Safeway to Bring Back Paper Bags With Handles at Some Stores

Safeway recently eliminated handles on its paper bags, citing supply chain shortages, but after receiving complaints, the company has since restocked the original bags with handles at some of its locations.

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Backlash Prompts Safeway to Bring Back Paper Bags With Handles at Some Stores

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Evidence of Human Remains, But No Body, Found In Yard During Search Related to Kristin Smart Case

Investigators continue to search the San Luis Obispo County home and backyard of Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, who was convicted of killing fellow Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996. And some gruesome evidence has been found.

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Evidence of Human Remains, But No Body, Found In Yard During Search Related to Kristin Smart Case

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Newsom declines to weigh in on heated race to replace Pelosi in Congress

The governor said he had not paid attention to the most closely watched race on San Francisco’s June 2 primary ballot.

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Newsom declines to weigh in on heated race to replace Pelosi in Congress

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PG&E failed to act on substation damage before crippling December blackout

An independent probe found that high humidity levels inside the Mission substation sparked an outage that left 120,000 customers without power.

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PG&E failed to act on substation damage before crippling December blackout

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The Valkyries’ encore: 5 storylines to follow throughout the 2026 season

Can Golden State inch closer to owner Joe Lacob’s goal of winning a title within the team’s first five years in the WNBA?

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The Valkyries’ encore: 5 storylines to follow throughout the 2026 season

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Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Running through Oct. 31 witha panoply of cultural festivals, the entire YBGF season is dedicated to Marcelo Avilés. Read our recommendations. Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

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Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

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Catching a wave

At Fort Point. Photo by Walter Mackins. Catching a wave

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Catching a wave

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PST: Does SF have a trash relationship with trash?

Residents have strong feelings about refuse — including the fact that there never seems to be anywhere to put it.

14 hours ago

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PST: Does SF have a trash relationship with trash?

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SF school board blindsided by new district plan for school closures

Sources say the incident has sharpened tensions between Superintendent Maria Su and several board members.

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SF school board blindsided by new district plan for school closures

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S.F.'s hottest homegrown establishments are flocking to Mission Bay

When crews broke ground on the Giants’ stadium in 1997, Mission Bay was an old train yard. It's now importing San Francisco's finest. S.F.'s hottest homegrown establishments are flocking to Mission Bay

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S.F.'s hottest homegrown establishments are flocking to Mission Bay

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‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

Saikat Chakrabarti’s “Change the Party” rally drew many hundreds of attendees, as well as Hasan Piker, the left-wing political commentator. ‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

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‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

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At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

City politicos celebrated pragmatism, efficiency, results, public-private partnership, and — everyone present was a fan of Mayor Daniel Lurie. At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

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At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

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Meet the District 4 candidates: What green initiatives can you commit to?

Candidates talked about investing in maintenance at Sunset Boulevard, a green belt corridor in the Sunset. Also: CEQA for new construction. Meet the District 4 candidates: What green initiatives can you commit to?

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Meet the District 4 candidates: What green initiatives can you commit to?