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Friday Morning Constitutional: Motorcycle Crash Causes Bay Bridge Backup

An early morning crash in the westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge caused a major traffic snarl; May Day protests are planned for today around the Bay; and Chonkers the sea lion continues drawing crowds at Pier 39.

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Friday Morning Constitutional: Motorcycle Crash Causes Bay Bridge Backup

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All the ways the San Francisco Giants are using AI: ‘It touches everything that we do’

The technology is integrated into the fan experience at Oracle Park and the everyday practices of departments across the organization.

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All the ways the San Francisco Giants are using AI: ‘It touches everything that we do’

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Timeless beauty

At Ellis and Jones. Photo by Eleni Balakrishnan. Timeless beauty

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Timeless beauty

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What's on now at San Francisco museums, May 2026

Video Craft is at the Museum of Craft and Design and lots going on this week at the Letterform archive including a studio design tour. What's on now at San Francisco museums, May 2026

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What's on now at San Francisco museums, May 2026

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Mission District landmark Thrift Town gets new life

After nine years vacant, the former Thrift Town location at 2101 Mission is getting a new tenant Mission District landmark Thrift Town gets new life

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Mission District landmark Thrift Town gets new life

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San Francisco’s new drug detention center has an unlocked front door

Drug users can leave the city’s RESET Center whenever they want but risk getting rearrested.

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San Francisco’s new drug detention center has an unlocked front door

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Great Highway takes a back seat in latest District 4 supervisor debate

At Mission Local's debate, District 4 hopefuls take jabs at incumbent Alan Wong, and draw other lines in the sand. Great Highway takes a back seat in latest District 4 supervisor debate

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Great Highway takes a back seat in latest District 4 supervisor debate

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Day Around the Bay: SF Extends Subsidized Child Care to 750 Families

Supervisor Alan Wong shares some submissions for the city’s “dumb law” contest; over 2,700 PG&E customers were without power in the Mission Thursday; and SF extended subsidized childcare to the families of 750 additional children.

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Day Around the Bay: SF Extends Subsidized Child Care to 750 Families

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Lurie’s Decision to Open Market to Waymo Prompts Influx of Illegal Private Drivers

City leaders held a meeting Monday on the status of Market Street following Lurie's decision to give Waymo, Uber, and Lyft access to the restricted thoroughfare. They found an uptick in illegal private drivers and very few authorized ride-hailing cars.

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Lurie’s Decision to Open Market to Waymo Prompts Influx of Illegal Private Drivers

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Meet the District 4 candidates: Is there a 'war on cars' in San Francisco?

In the Sunset and Parkside, over 88 percent of households own at least one car. Should travel by car be prioritized here in urban planning" Meet the District 4 candidates: Is there a 'war on cars' in San Francisco"

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Meet the District 4 candidates: Is there a 'war on cars' in San Francisco?

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Boots Riley’s new film is an ode to Bay Area shoplifting. His audience loves it

“I Love Boosters” had its West Coast premiere Tuesday at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland.

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Boots Riley’s new film is an ode to Bay Area shoplifting. His audience loves it

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Catholic Diocese of Oakland to Close 13 East Bay Churches Amid Lawsuits

As the Catholic Diocese of Oakland faces mounting debt over the hundreds of child sexual assault lawsuits filed against its clergy members in recent years, the diocese announced the closure of over a dozen locations in the East Bay.

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Catholic Diocese of Oakland to Close 13 East Bay Churches Amid Lawsuits

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Hundreds more SF families are getting access to free or low-cost child care

Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that an additional 750 subsidies will be available this summer, with more than half set aside for infants and toddlers.

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Hundreds more SF families are getting access to free or low-cost child care

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Steyer Closing In On Hilton In Latest Governor's Race Poll, Becerra On the Rise

As more undecided voters appear to be finding a candidate they like, and following some televised debates, a new poll finds billionaire Tom Steyer continuing to hold a lead among the Democrats, and only one point behind Republican Steve Hilton.

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Steyer Closing In On Hilton In Latest Governor's Race Poll, Becerra On the Rise

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Federal Judge Rejects Motion By Sheng Thao and Co-Defendants to Toss Evidence In Corruption Case

The judge in the federal corruption trial involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants has denied a motion by the defendants to toss evidence that they say was obtained inappropriately by investigators.

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Federal Judge Rejects Motion By Sheng Thao and Co-Defendants to Toss Evidence In Corruption Case

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The Warriors need Steve Kerr more than he needs them

Golden State’s circumstances make him uniquely equipped to lead the team.

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The Warriors need Steve Kerr more than he needs them

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A crypto billionaire is taking up the fight to bring crab back for Thanksgiving

Chris Larsen and Congressmen Sam Liccardo and Ro Khanna want California to re-think how it sets and ends commercial fishing seasons.

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A crypto billionaire is taking up the fight to bring crab back for Thanksgiving

Mission Local

Bayview Plaza

At Bayview Plaza. Photo by Marina Newman. Bayview Plaza

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Bayview Plaza