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Zoox Recalls Autonomous Taxis After One Drives Into Active Smoke and Fire Scene

The robots continue to learn and show us what they don't understand, and this week brings news of another type of emergency situation that a Zoox vehicle failed to safely navigate around.

54 minutes ago

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Zoox Recalls Autonomous Taxis After One Drives Into Active Smoke and Fire Scene

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Waymo Under Fire For July 4th Traffic Debacle, and For Leaving Passengers Helpless In Vandalism Situations

We have a new and scary story about a Waymo vandalism situation that left a passenger helpless and in grave danger, and Mayor Daniel Lurie has reached out to the state about Waymos compounding the traffic nightmare on July 4th, and what could be done about it.

2 hours ago

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Waymo Under Fire For July 4th Traffic Debacle, and For Leaving Passengers Helpless In Vandalism Situations

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The Giants’ farm system hasn’t been this good since Buster Posey was a prospect

San Francisco’s struggles in the last decade are directly correlated to the franchise’s inability to identify, draft, and develop top talent.

3 hours ago

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The Giants’ farm system hasn’t been this good since Buster Posey was a prospect

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Friday Morning Constitutional: Second Victim of Boat Capsize In Bay Identified

The body found Thursday in the Bay has been identified as one of the missing boaters from Tuesday's sinking; the refueling dock that played a key role in Tuesday's rescue is set to temporarily close next year; and Rockridge residents are pushing back on plan to demolish the Trader Joe's.

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Friday Morning Constitutional: Second Victim of Boat Capsize In Bay Identified

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A driver ran a light and killed the man they love. They’re waiting for justice years later

Breanna Gordon has missed court dates at least four times — and keeps getting released from jail anyway.

7 hours ago

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A driver ran a light and killed the man they love. They’re waiting for justice years later

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Oakland could soon have the highest minimum wage in the country

The $30-per-hour wave is coming. Alameda County is ground zero.

7 hours ago

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Oakland could soon have the highest minimum wage in the country

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San Francisco’s beloved drag venue Oasis is back — gaudier, gayer, and finally its own

Thanks to a last-minute donation, the celebrated drag cabaret reopens Friday with an elevated yet campy vibe.

7 hours ago

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San Francisco’s beloved drag venue Oasis is back — gaudier, gayer, and finally its own

Mission Local

Soup of the day

Mission and Sycamore. Photo by Walter Mackins. Soup of the day

7 hours ago

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Soup of the day

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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for July 17 to July 19 in SF

The forecast is sunny with a chance of scoring big. Mix and mingle at Kilowatt, celebrate Oasis’ reopening, get hyped for the World Cup final, and more.

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The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for July 17 to July 19 in SF

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The one-man pop-up making pizza that rivals SF’s best

Kelly Lyons’ phenomenal pies are available only by preorder for pickup Sundays at SoMa’s Saltwater Bakeshop — at least, for now.

7 hours ago

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The one-man pop-up making pizza that rivals SF’s best

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Future low-income senior housing at 1234 Great Highway still a Motel 6 for now

Preliminary project permits for 1234 Great Highway in the Sunset were resubmitted. But the project is still "on hiatus." Future low-income senior housing at 1234 Great Highway still a Motel 6 for now

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Future low-income senior housing at 1234 Great Highway still a Motel 6 for now

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Day Around the Bay: Oakland Firefighter Revives Pigeon With Oxygen Mask In Viral Video

Two of Amazon's Bay Area delivery partners are closing; a San Jose man was arrested in connection to a crash that killed a woman and her baby in December; and a firefighter came to the rescue of a pigeon.

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Day Around the Bay: Oakland Firefighter Revives Pigeon With Oxygen Mask In Viral Video

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Big Sur Property, Which Is Largely Undeveloped, Hits Market For $2M

The 2.61-acre Big Sur property that served as a canyon retreat for the late Lawrence Ferlinghetti was recently listed for $2 million, and though it’s mostly undeveloped, land has been cleared for construction — pending government approval.

19 hours ago

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Big Sur Property, Which Is Largely Undeveloped, Hits Market For $2M

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[Update] Body Pulled From Bay as Recovery Effort Continues From Tuesday Sinking

The body of one of the three remaining missing women from the sinking of the pleasure craft Volare on Tuesday was pulled from San Francisco Bay on Thursday afternoon, and it has been identified.

21 hours ago

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[Update] Body Pulled From Bay as Recovery Effort Continues From Tuesday Sinking

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Sunset Buzz: Sunset Village is almost open, and the snowy plovers are back

The Outer Sunset is getting a new multi-purpose space. Also, western snowy plovers make their return to Ocean Beach after nesting season. Sunset Buzz: Sunset Village is almost open, and the snowy plovers are back

1 day ago

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Sunset Buzz: Sunset Village is almost open, and the snowy plovers are back

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... with a cherry on top

Polk Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. ... with a cherry on top

1 day ago

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... with a cherry on top

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One of the most sought after jobs in the city of AI? A hands-on elevator technician.

“We're almost like the SEAL Team 6 of the trades," said Mike Moore, elevator technician. "We do everything, everywhere." One of the most sought after jobs in the city of AI? A hands-on elevator technician.

1 day ago

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One of the most sought after jobs in the city of AI? A hands-on elevator technician.

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Bayview T-line out of service for 2 weekends for fixes, replaced by buses

The T-Third, which runs from Chinatown through Bayview-Hunters Point, will be out of service while crews make repairs — the first since 2007. Bayview T-line out of service for 2 weekends for fixes, replaced by buses

1 day ago

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Bayview T-line out of service for 2 weekends for fixes, replaced by buses