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Punches thrown, no knockout: 5 takeaways from the final gubernatorial debate

With the June primary just weeks away, seven candidates took the stage in San Francisco Thursday night, knowing it was their last chance to land a punch.

3 hours ago

SF Standard

Punches thrown, no knockout: 5 takeaways from the final gubernatorial debate

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Former Newsom Aide Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving Becerra Campaign Funds

California State University is trying out three-year degrees with some of its undergraduate programs; police are in search of four smash-and-grab suspects in Concord; and Newsom’s former-chief of staff pleaded guilty in a scheme to defraud Becerra’s campaign.

5 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Former Newsom Aide Pleads Guilty to Fraud Involving Becerra Campaign Funds

SFiST

PETA Blasts 49ers Player George Kittle For Bragging About Killing Spider

A comical story from the 49ers' George Kittle about killing a spider prompted an unexpectedly tongue-in-cheek scolding from PETA, along with educational tips on relocating spiders outside instead.

5 hours ago

SFiST

PETA Blasts 49ers Player George Kittle For Bragging About Killing Spider

SF Standard

A 38,000-mile season? 6 takeaways from the 49ers’ 2026 schedule

Kyle Shanahan’s team will play two international games, including a divisional matchup with the Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

8 hours ago

SF Standard

A 38,000-mile season? 6 takeaways from the 49ers’ 2026 schedule

SFiST

How to Enjoy the 114th Annual Bay to Breakers While Avoiding Traffic

Spring is in full swing and Bay to Breakers is this Sunday, so here’s how to enjoy — or avoid — the plethora of festivities happening this weekend.

9 hours ago

SFiST

How to Enjoy the 114th Annual Bay to Breakers While Avoiding Traffic

SFiST

Will Cesar Chavez Street Be Renamed For Dolores Huerta" Chuck Norris?"

A committee is being established to lead the process of renaming Cesar Chavez Street, 30 years after the name supplanted Army Street, and following the revelation that the workers' rights icon sexually assaulted women and girls.

9 hours ago

SFiST

Will Cesar Chavez Street Be Renamed For Dolores Huerta" Chuck Norris?"

Mission Local

S.F. Kaiser nurse at risk of losing her job just had her DACA renewed

A nurse and DACA recipient who faced termination over delayed immigration paperwork will keep her job after Kaiser extended her unpaid leave. S.F. Kaiser nurse at risk of losing her job just had her DACA renewed

9 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. Kaiser nurse at risk of losing her job just had her DACA renewed

SFiST

SF Man Charged In 27 Separate Walgreens Thefts In SF; Other Alleged Prolific Retail Thieves Also Nabbed

The San Francisco Police Department Organized Retail Crime Task Force on Thursday announced the arrests of and charges against five individuals accused of prolific retail thievery in the city.

9 hours ago

SFiST

SF Man Charged In 27 Separate Walgreens Thefts In SF; Other Alleged Prolific Retail Thieves Also Nabbed

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Business by locals, for locals

The Richmond is buzzing with new business. In this Buzz, many have set out to make their storefronts as versatile as possible. Richmond Buzz: Business by locals, for locals

9 hours ago

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Business by locals, for locals

SF Standard

San Francisco schools chief summoned to Congress to testify on woke policies

Maria Su will join superintendents from Chicago and Loudoun County, Virginia.

10 hours ago

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San Francisco schools chief summoned to Congress to testify on woke policies

Mission Local

Fire tears through walls of Tenderloin affordable housing building, displacing 46

No one was injured by the blaze that travelled from the second to the sixth floor of 285 Turk St. on Tuesday evening. Fire tears through walls of Tenderloin affordable housing building, displacing 46

10 hours ago

Mission Local

Fire tears through walls of Tenderloin affordable housing building, displacing 46

SFiST

Survivor of Lake Tahoe Capsize Tragedy Describes Key Mistakes That Led to Eight Drownings

A newly obtained police report reveals statements that were made by a survivor of the tragic event on Lake Tahoe last June that left eight people dead, regarding the poor decisions made by the group prior to the boat capsizing.

11 hours ago

SFiST

Survivor of Lake Tahoe Capsize Tragedy Describes Key Mistakes That Led to Eight Drownings

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Mission Local

Sunset progressives organize to ‘stop billionaire takeover’ of S.F.

Gordon Mar, who leads the new group, said he wants to “challenge the stereotype that Westside neighborhoods are politically conservative.” Sunset progressives organize to ‘stop billionaire takeover’ of S.F.

12 hours ago

Mission Local

Sunset progressives organize to ‘stop billionaire takeover’ of S.F.

Mission Local

Meet the District 4 candidates: We love Sunset Night Market. But what else?

Candidates talked about Irving Street Restaurant Week and a Pokémon Go scavenger hunt. Also: expanding Sunset Night Market to other streets. Meet the District 4 candidates: We love Sunset Night Market. But what else?

12 hours ago

Mission Local

Meet the District 4 candidates: We love Sunset Night Market. But what else?

SF Standard

Dusty Baker bought Ron Washington his first suit. Five decades later, they’re both Giants

The Giants’ former manager and their infield coach became friends at the end of the 1977 season when they were teammates with the Dodgers.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

Dusty Baker bought Ron Washington his first suit. Five decades later, they’re both Giants

SF Standard

Meet the teen whose viral SF tow truck tracker got banned after 3 hours

The 15-year-old built it in a weekend out of boredom. Then it blew up — and so did a debate over public data.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

Meet the teen whose viral SF tow truck tracker got banned after 3 hours

SF Standard

The corruption scandal that could sink Xavier Becerra, explained

The gubernatorial front-runner hasn’t been directly implicated in a fraud case involving a former aide, but that hasn’t stopped rival candidates out for blood.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

The corruption scandal that could sink Xavier Becerra, explained

Mission Local

Is that ball lying?

At Ocean Beach. Photo by Walter Mackins. Is that ball lying?

18 hours ago

Mission Local

Is that ball lying?