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Mission Local

From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card’: Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

Dontaye Ball is San Francisco's most famous gumbo-slinging chef. But for the next two years, he will be taking on a new role. From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card’: Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

38 minutes ago

Mission Local

From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card’: Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

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SF Standard

Substack hosted a debate about SF — and haters won the night

The Utopia Debate brought the internet’s favorite punching bag — us — to the stage.

12 hours ago

SF Standard

Substack hosted a debate about SF — and haters won the night

SFiST

Here's Why SF's Christmas Tree Point Never Has a Christmas Tree

In case you've wondered why there's a place called Christmas Tree Point, and a street on Twin Peaks named Christmas Tree Point Road, it's that time of year to recount the story behind this.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Here's Why SF's Christmas Tree Point Never Has a Christmas Tree

Mission Local

S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

Multiple sources confirmed that two San Francisco immigration judges will retire by end of year. Only seven will be left. S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

13 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

SFiST

Drag Story Hour Celebrates 10 Years This Weekend at the San Francisco Public Library

The cultural phenomenon born in San Francisco that became a favorite piece of rage bait for conservative media, Drag Story Hour, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend with a party at the main branch of the public library.

13 hours ago

SFiST

Drag Story Hour Celebrates 10 Years This Weekend at the San Francisco Public Library

SF Standard

The 49ers have the best QB room in the NFL — and it could be even better in 2026

Seventh-round draft pick Kurtis Rourke could give Kyle Shanahan’s team a quarterback logjam. That’s a good problem to have.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

The 49ers have the best QB room in the NFL — and it could be even better in 2026

SF Standard

They earn $70 an hour and are in high demand. So why are so many leaving this job?

Open wide and wait. A Bay Area shortage of dental hygienists means more painful appointments for patients.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

They earn $70 an hour and are in high demand. So why are so many leaving this job?

SF Standard

Downtown’s $1.6B ‘money pit’ is close to getting scooped up by local buyers

Oceanwide Center was supposed to sprout San Francisco’s second tallest building. Now, a familiar face is set to take over at a significantly lower price.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

Downtown’s $1.6B ‘money pit’ is close to getting scooped up by local buyers

SFiST

Explosion In East Bay Neighborhood Injures Six, Destroys Two Homes

An explosion apparently caused when a construction crew hit a gas line destroyed three buildings in Ashland, north of Hayward, Thursday morning and left six people with injuries, the extent of which are not yet known.

15 hours ago

SFiST

Explosion In East Bay Neighborhood Injures Six, Destroys Two Homes

Mission Local

Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has passed away

Torres fixed shoes, wallets and bags for Mission residents for 33 years. He will be remembered for his love of merengue and shoes. Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has passed away

15 hours ago

Mission Local

Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has passed away

SFiST

Outrage Grows as District Attorney Moves to Dismiss Charges Against San Leandro Cop In 2020 Walmart Shooting

The case of the police killing of Steven Taylor has dragged on for five and a half years in Alameda County, with charges that were originally filed two district attorneys ago, and the current DA is now looking to dismiss the case.

17 hours ago

SFiST

Outrage Grows as District Attorney Moves to Dismiss Charges Against San Leandro Cop In 2020 Walmart Shooting

SF Standard

Estate sues OpenAI, Microsoft after woman is killed by her son

The family claims that ChatGPT validated the mentally unwell man’s delusions and drove him to violence.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

Estate sues OpenAI, Microsoft after woman is killed by her son

SFiST

Thursday Morning What's Up: Pedestrian Struck By Recology Garbage Truck

A pedestrian was struck and injured by a Recology truck in Hayes Valley; the deal to purchase the former Oceanside Center site in the FiDi is nearly complete; and a group of juvenile burglars is apparently terrorizing several East Bay cities.

18 hours ago

SFiST

Thursday Morning What's Up: Pedestrian Struck By Recology Garbage Truck

SF Standard

Can you fight the AI apocalypse without losing your mind?

Stop AI was one of the Bay Area’s most visible protest groups. Then its cofounder went missing.

22 hours ago

SF Standard

Can you fight the AI apocalypse without losing your mind?

Mission Local

Yum!

At Mission Street and Eugenia Avenue. Photo by Robert Weiner. Yum!

22 hours ago

Mission Local

Yum!

Mission Local

Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

Mayor Daniel Lurie, who bills himself as pro-housing, is against a 25-story waterfront tower in one of San Francisco's toniest enclaves. Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

23 hours ago

Mission Local

Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: New Uzbek, Nepalese restaurants, and extremely famous pizza

Here are some recent openings and closings in the Richmond — come for many dishes, but especially the spicy goat intestines. Richmond Buzz: New Uzbek, Nepalese restaurants, and extremely famous pizza

24 hours ago

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: New Uzbek, Nepalese restaurants, and extremely famous pizza

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: It Was 70 Degrees In Half Moon Bay Today

A veteran engineer at Lawrence Berkeley Labs was arrested for child porn; the US just seized a Venezuelan oil tanker; and while SF freezes, it was strangely warm in Half Moon Bay today.

1 day ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: It Was 70 Degrees In Half Moon Bay Today