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Ex-Windsor Mayor Ordered to Pay $12.6M After Jury Finds He Sexually Assaulted 7 Women

Seven plaintiffs were awarded a combined $12.6 million in damages in a civil case against former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli, who was publicly accused by 13 women of sexual assault or misconduct in 2021.

6 hours ago

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Ex-Windsor Mayor Ordered to Pay $12.6M After Jury Finds He Sexually Assaulted 7 Women

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Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

Despite previously saying he would not make an endorsement, the mayor picked his favorites — and weighs in on 10 local ballot measures. Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

7 hours ago

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Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

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This Week In Food: Incoming Japanese Restaurant Downtown

Shinka is set to replace Prelude at The Jay hotel, Lucania closes in on its opening at the Ferry Building, and Bruma is set to debut at the Ritz, all in This Week in Food.

7 hours ago

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This Week In Food: Incoming Japanese Restaurant Downtown

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Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’

Lurie also endorsed District 10 candidate Theo Ellington after touting his leadership ability.

7 hours ago

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Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’

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'The Cook' at Berkeley Rep Tells a History of Cuba Through One Kitchen

"I'm so angry and I don't know why," says one Cuban American character visiting Havana for the first time in Eduardo Machado's play The Cook. "This country is so confusing."

8 hours ago

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'The Cook' at Berkeley Rep Tells a History of Cuba Through One Kitchen

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SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow

Walton plans to introduce a 45-day moratorium on new data center construction as the first step toward a permanent citywide ban, with his district already home to two active facilities, one of which is planning a large expansion.

8 hours ago

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SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow

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‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team

President Al Guido wants the 49ers to be the “globe’s team.” A successful week Down Under helped the franchise gain supporters.

8 hours ago

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‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team

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SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen Recalls Joining the 9/11 Recovery Effort at Ground Zero

SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen was a 32-year-old firefighter with about a decade of experience when four planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001, and he was one of a battalion of local firefighters who flew to New York City to help with he recovery effort at Ground Zero in the days that followed.

9 hours ago

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SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen Recalls Joining the 9/11 Recovery Effort at Ground Zero

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Milpitas Woman Charged In Murder of Second Friend

A Milpitas woman who was arrested two weeks ago for allegedly mowing down her neighbor and friend with her car has now been charged with a second killing of a woman who was also her friend.

10 hours ago

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Milpitas Woman Charged In Murder of Second Friend

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Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

This year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival features its first-ever staging of Shakespeare’s Antony and Ceopatra. Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

11 hours ago

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Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

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Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed

San Francisco’s fifth coordinator in five seasons had an answer for a Los Angeles team led by the reigning MVP.

13 hours ago

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Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed

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Cycling in SF is dangerous — and no one agrees who’s responsible

San Francisco wants to be a cyclist-friendly city, but the city’s bike vs. car debates typically devolve into a culture war.

17 hours ago

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Cycling in SF is dangerous — and no one agrees who’s responsible

Mission Local

For Arch Stanton

On Ocean Beach. Photo by Walter Mackins. For Arch Stanton

17 hours ago

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For Arch Stanton

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Lurie declared a rent emergency. Could he freeze rents like Mamdani?

Even if he could, tenant advocates say, it wouldn’t address the root causes of displacement.

17 hours ago

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Lurie declared a rent emergency. Could he freeze rents like Mamdani?

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My wife died young, then ordered me to start dating

Our new relationships column: With the love of my life gone, I wanted to be alone forever. But she had other plans.

17 hours ago

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My wife died young, then ordered me to start dating

Mission Local

Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

At least $18 million has been raised for the November races overall, and the top 16 donors have contributed some $13 million so far Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

19 hours ago

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Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

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‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

MAQUILÁPOLIS, a film about Mexican border factories, is back at the Roxie Theater 20 years after it was first released. ‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

1 day ago

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‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

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Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom

Mayor Lurie wants the city's leaders to do something about rapidly rising rents. But a tenant advocate says current efforts are incomplete. Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom

1 day ago

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Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom