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Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

At Potrero del Sol Park. Photo by Andres Jimenez Larios. Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

4 hours ago

Mission Local

Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

SF Standard

Joe Lacob keeps winning titles. Here’s why MLB needs him

In the last 25 years, Lacob has expressed interest in purchasing the A’s, Angels, Dodgers, Padres, and Giants.

4 hours ago

SF Standard

Joe Lacob keeps winning titles. Here’s why MLB needs him

SF Standard

Lucy Guo’s love life goes to court, Ken Fulk exits Marin, and Castro’s club kids go wild

Also this week, Draymond Green loves the Valkyries as much as we do, and Elim Chan wants to be a local.

4 hours ago

SF Standard

Lucy Guo’s love life goes to court, Ken Fulk exits Marin, and Castro’s club kids go wild

SF Standard

SF nearly sent a gay politician to Congress in 1987. Scott Wiener will finish the mission

The new congressman's path from closeted New Jersey teen to LGBTQ+ trailblazer mirrors a generation of struggle — and halting progress — in San Francisco politics.

4 hours ago

SF Standard

SF nearly sent a gay politician to Congress in 1987. Scott Wiener will finish the mission

SF Standard

The story of San Francisco’s November election, in 7 maps

From local battles on Sunset Dunes and Pelosi’s replacement to state measures on billionaires and voting rights, these maps show political divides in the city and state.

4 hours ago

SF Standard

The story of San Francisco’s November election, in 7 maps

Mission Local

Mayor Daniel Lurie gains power — and loses excuses

Mayor Daniel Lurie has convinced San Francisco voters to hand him more power. It’s a risky bet. Like many moderates in town, Lurie has blamed bureaucratic red tape and recalcitrant [...] Mayor Daniel Lurie gains power — and loses excuses

5 hours ago

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Mayor Daniel Lurie gains power — and loses excuses

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Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, sentenced for domestic violence, for state commission

Ballard was in 2021 sentenced to four years probation after allegations of domestic violence. Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, sentenced for domestic violence, for state commission

15 hours ago

Mission Local

Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, sentenced for domestic violence, for state commission

Mission Local

S.F. retains ‘sole discretion’ to end contract that facilitates ICE use of city-owned garage

The 2022 contract gives San Francisco “sole discretion” to end its agreement with the private operator of a city garage ICE uses. S.F. retains ‘sole discretion’ to end contract that facilitates ICE use of city-owned garage

15 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. retains ‘sole discretion’ to end contract that facilitates ICE use of city-owned garage

SF Standard

Brandon Aiyuk swore he’d never deal with the 49ers again. Then he showed up

The wide receiver hasn’t played in the NFL since tearing three knee ligaments in October 2024.

17 hours ago

SF Standard

Brandon Aiyuk swore he’d never deal with the 49ers again. Then he showed up

SF Standard

Police raid Sea Cliff home overrun by alleged squatters

A woman was taken into custody and animal control workers removed seven dogs at the now-notorious property.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

Police raid Sea Cliff home overrun by alleged squatters

Mission Local

Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5 years of free rent, worth $5.5M

Real Time Investigation Center may continue free downtown sublease till 2032 thanks to crypto billionaire Chris Larsen Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5 years of free rent, worth $5.5M

19 hours ago

Mission Local

Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5 years of free rent, worth $5.5M

SFiST

This Week In Food: Dungeness Season Approaches

A new cocktail spot arrives in the Mission, Cotogna prepares for a major renovation in the new year, and some illegal Dungeness crab fishing was happening this week in San Mateo County, all in This Week In Food.

19 hours ago

SFiST

This Week In Food: Dungeness Season Approaches

SFiST

Jane Kim Defeats Well-Funded Opponent In Race for California Insurance Commissioner

Former SF Supervisor Jane Kim declared victory Friday in the race for state insurance commissioner, despite millions spent supporting her opponent or attacking her campaign, after running on a proposal for publicly funded disaster insurance.

19 hours ago

SFiST

Jane Kim Defeats Well-Funded Opponent In Race for California Insurance Commissioner

Mission Local

Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

Also: A new Japanese curry spot on Irving Street and a Spring Equinox with "a little something" on each block. Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

21 hours ago

Mission Local

Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

SFiST

Nancy Pelosi to Receive Special Honor at the Castro Theatre, In Her First Post-Election Appearance

As she prepares to step down from Congress after nearly 40 years representing San Francisco, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will be feted at the Castro Theatre later this month, as the honoree of this year's Legends Awards, hosted by The Academy.

21 hours ago

SFiST

Nancy Pelosi to Receive Special Honor at the Castro Theatre, In Her First Post-Election Appearance

SFiST

SFPD Raids Squatter House in Sea Cliff, Removes Group of People

San Francisco police executed a search warrant Friday morning at the now notorious Sea Cliff manse that has served as a cushy squatters' haven for at least the past year.

22 hours ago

SFiST

SFPD Raids Squatter House in Sea Cliff, Removes Group of People

SFiST

Man Arrested For Allegedly Taking Upskirt Photos, Hiding Camera In Berkeley Taco Bell Bathroom

An Oakland man was arrested last week on suspicion of secretly recording women and minors with concealed cameras near the UC Berkeley campus, including a device hidden in a Taco Bell Cantina bathroom and others attached to his shoes.

23 hours ago

SFiST

Man Arrested For Allegedly Taking Upskirt Photos, Hiding Camera In Berkeley Taco Bell Bathroom

SFiST

Friday Morning Constitutional: Oakland's First Fridays Canceled For November

Organizers have canceled tonight's First Fridays event in Oakland, citing lack of funds; a man who stabbed his roommate in Daly City in 2001 is getting paroled; and Connie Chan campaigned as a progressive but her voters were largely not.

1 day ago

SFiST

Friday Morning Constitutional: Oakland's First Fridays Canceled For November