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Day Around the Bay: Flamingo Chick Hatches at SF Zoo

Santa Clara County is going door to door to find Costco-bought grapevines that might be infested with glassy-winged sharpshooters; Thomas Keller's restaurant group is settling a harassment case; and a flamingo chick just hatched at the SF Zoo.

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Day Around the Bay: Flamingo Chick Hatches at SF Zoo

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SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce Faces Lawsuit, Sexual Misconduct Claims as Board President Steps Down

After 13 board members threatened to resign over the organization’s handling of sexual harassment and hostile work environment allegations — while also facing a lawsuit by three employees, its former board president stepped down.

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SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce Faces Lawsuit, Sexual Misconduct Claims as Board President Steps Down

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The one word missing from Connie Chan’s China policy platform: Taiwan

Plus: Protesters plan to rally Thursday outside billionaire Chris Larsen’s house.

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The one word missing from Connie Chan’s China policy platform: Taiwan

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Points Finger at Giants Over Pride Night Hat Controversy

Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball, made some new comments this week about last month's Pride Night debacle in which four Giants pitchers decided to protest the recognition of LGBTQ fans by way of their uniforms.

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Points Finger at Giants Over Pride Night Hat Controversy

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SF Bay tragedy: Another body from capsized boat recovered as Coast Guard search nears end

Two remain missing as questions mount about what went wrong.

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SF Bay tragedy: Another body from capsized boat recovered as Coast Guard search nears end

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SF Likely to Be Named Host of 2028 MLB All-Star Game, Pending Olympics Decision

Major League Baseball has been in talks for the past year about participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and if players are allowed to compete, SF would likely be chosen to host that summer’s All-Star Game at Oracle Park.

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SF Likely to Be Named Host of 2028 MLB All-Star Game, Pending Olympics Decision

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SF Supes Reduce Affordable Housing Requirement as Costs Continue to Stall New Construction

The Board of Supervisors voted to lower the inclusionary housing requirement for new market-rate projects, with supporters arguing it will help encourage development while acknowledging that high costs and financing challenges are still keeping many projects from moving forward.

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SF Supes Reduce Affordable Housing Requirement as Costs Continue to Stall New Construction

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Victim Identified as Boat Captain's Brother In Tuesday Sinking on the Bay; Missing Women Were Reportedly Trapped In Boat's ...

Some further details have emerged in Tuesday's tragic sinking incident on San Francisco Bay, which involved a 49-foot cabin cruiser boat with 20 people and a dog onboard.

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Victim Identified as Boat Captain's Brother In Tuesday Sinking on the Bay; Missing Women Were Reportedly Trapped In Boat's ...

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Disappeared by Google: Search giant wiped user reviews on ICE detention centers

Over the last year, the company quietly disabled reviews for all but four of ICE’s facilities. One researcher is asking why.

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Disappeared by Google: Search giant wiped user reviews on ICE detention centers

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Pelosi event nets Chan $100K for congressional campaign

The supervisor has pulled in nearly $630,000 since April for her bid to succeed the speaker emerita.

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Pelosi event nets Chan $100K for congressional campaign

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Memorial trip tragedy: Boat sinks near Alcatraz, search for survivors ends at sunset

The recovered victim has been identified at Clifford Boisa of Sutter County. His brother John Boisa owned the boat.

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Memorial trip tragedy: Boat sinks near Alcatraz, search for survivors ends at sunset

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Anatomy of a clutch team: What 11 close games reveal about the Valkyries

Golden State is just 6-5 in games decided in the final five minutes this season, but has made improvements over the last month.

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Anatomy of a clutch team: What 11 close games reveal about the Valkyries

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Clay by the Bay, popular pottery studio near Fort Mason, closes

Clay by the Bay closed its doors after its landlord filed to evict the pottery studio in May for unpaid rent. Clay by the Bay, popular pottery studio near Fort Mason, closes

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Clay by the Bay, popular pottery studio near Fort Mason, closes

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Pintura fresca

Stockton Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Pintura fresca

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Pintura fresca

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Supervisors urge California to expand S.F. speed-camera program

S.F. supervisors voted 10-1 Tuesday to urge the state to expand the city’s automatic speed camera pilot program Supervisors urge California to expand S.F. speed-camera program

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Supervisors urge California to expand S.F. speed-camera program

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Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial

The sentencing of Nima Momeni, who was found guilty in December 2024 of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee, will be delayed again. Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial

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Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial

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San Francisco drops affordable housing requirement from 15% to 5%

The Board of Supervisors voted to reduce the rate after the city controller warned new housing was too difficult to build. San Francisco drops affordable housing requirement from 15% to 5%

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San Francisco drops affordable housing requirement from 15% to 5%

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S.F. supervisors mandate city-funded supportive housing be drug-free

S.F. supervisors vote to prioritize funding drug-free permanent supportive housing. S.F. supervisors mandate city-funded supportive housing be drug-free

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S.F. supervisors mandate city-funded supportive housing be drug-free