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After 50 years, SF Pretrial is closing. Nobody’s ready to fill the void

Judges, legal observers, and even the sheriff are sounding alarms as the city scrambles to close a gap that could mean fewer defendants in court and less safe streets.

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SF Standard

After 50 years, SF Pretrial is closing. Nobody’s ready to fill the void

SF Standard

California still allows child marriage. This survivor wants it banned

California, New Mexico, and Mississippi are the only states with no minimum age to get married.

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SF Standard

California still allows child marriage. This survivor wants it banned

SF Standard

How Daniel Lurie changed the San Francisco power broker meal

From Stars to Sam’s to Cotogna: A short history of the political culinary restaurant scene.

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SF Standard

How Daniel Lurie changed the San Francisco power broker meal

Mission Local

Lowrider

On 24th Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Lowrider

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Mission Local

Lowrider

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Mission Local

S.F. supervisor wants city to improve data on city-owned properties

Mahmood says updating the property database will help find sites for grocery stores, food pantries, and affordable housing. S.F. supervisor wants city to improve data on city-owned properties

3 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. supervisor wants city to improve data on city-owned properties

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SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Suspect Re-Arrested For SoMa Homicide From March

The SFPD re-arrested a Richmond man for a SoMa homicide in March, along with a second suspect; a body was found at El Cerrito Plaza BART station; and Suisun City has been hit with a cyberattack which has shut down its City Hall.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Suspect Re-Arrested For SoMa Homicide From March

Mission Local

San Francisco police arrest man for allegedly vandalizing anti-Connie Chan taxi

Chan campaign denounces property damage as Wiener makes moves in the Richmond San Francisco police arrest man for allegedly vandalizing anti-Connie Chan taxi

12 hours ago

Mission Local

San Francisco police arrest man for allegedly vandalizing anti-Connie Chan taxi

SFiST

Teen Driver In Marin County Crash That Killed Four Passengers Denied Diversion

The 17-year-old driver in last year's fatal crash in Marin County has been denied diversion, and the families of the four teens who were killed remain divided over how she should be punished.

13 hours ago

SFiST

Teen Driver In Marin County Crash That Killed Four Passengers Denied Diversion

SF Standard

49ers draft check-in: 5 rookies standing out during training camp

De’Zhaun Stribling, Romello Height, Gracen Halton, Jaden Dugger, and undrafted free agent Will Pauling could all earn early playing time.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

49ers draft check-in: 5 rookies standing out during training camp

Mission Local

Outside Outside Lands: scalpers, buskers, and kids selling lemonade

Outside of Golden Gate Park, many were taking advantage of the crowds from Outside Lands — vying the attention of anyone who would pass by. Outside Outside Lands: scalpers, buskers, and kids selling lemonade

14 hours ago

Mission Local

Outside Outside Lands: scalpers, buskers, and kids selling lemonade

SFiST

City-Commissioned Report Confirms That, For Some Older Buildings, Sprinkler System Installation Will Be Very Pricey

Basically confirming what some SF homeowners have been saying in response to an onerous city mandate to install sprinkler systems in every unit of their high-rise buildings, a new report says that, for some older buildings at least, it could cost upwards of $200,000 per unit.

14 hours ago

SFiST

City-Commissioned Report Confirms That, For Some Older Buildings, Sprinkler System Installation Will Be Very Pricey

SFiST

Ex-Google Employee Gets Flooded With Submissions For ‘ChatTJB’ Bot Powered By Just Him

After launching a billboard in SoMa last month, Tucker Bryant, creator and sole operator of the site ChatTJB, which is powered by the “average individual,” began receiving thousands of requests from users seeking advice and volunteers eager to become human “AIs.”

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SFiST

Ex-Google Employee Gets Flooded With Submissions For ‘ChatTJB’ Bot Powered By Just Him

SF Standard

SF Camerawork to close after 52 years, citing rising costs

The announcement comes after a year marked by numerous major gallery closures in San Francisco.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

SF Camerawork to close after 52 years, citing rising costs

SFiST

Outside Lands 2026 Day Three: Rüfüs Du Sol Delivers Massive Dance Party, Surprise Act Leon Bridges Delights

Sunshine was in short supply on the third and final day of Outside Lands. But that didn't stop perhaps the biggest crowds of the weekend from catching highlights like headliner Rüfüs Du Sol, two servings of Death Cab for Cutie, and a surprise set from Leon Bridges.

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SFiST

Outside Lands 2026 Day Three: Rüfüs Du Sol Delivers Massive Dance Party, Surprise Act Leon Bridges Delights

SF Standard

Outside Lands: Millennial nostalgia bait fought EDM to a draw

This year’s festival was largely for teenagers and the over-35 crowd.

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SF Standard

Outside Lands: Millennial nostalgia bait fought EDM to a draw

SFiST

TV Host Chris Hansen, Film Crew at Scene of Recent SF Child Exploitation Sting Operation

Former To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen and a film crew were on the scene during a child predator sting in San Francisco last month, which was not announced during last week's press conference.

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SFiST

TV Host Chris Hansen, Film Crew at Scene of Recent SF Child Exploitation Sting Operation

Mission Local

Photos: Outside Lands 2026 from best dressed to music sets

Lots of teens, expensive food and a very fun weekend. Photos: Outside Lands 2026 from best dressed to music sets

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Mission Local

Photos: Outside Lands 2026 from best dressed to music sets

Mission Local

Bearly moving

At 26th and Shotwell Streets. Photo by Robert Weiner. Bearly moving

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Mission Local

Bearly moving