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An Ariana Grande Pop-Up Merch Shop Opens Thursday on Powell Street

Ahead of her three shows at Oakaland Arena this weekend and next week, pop singer Ariana Grande and her team have opened a pop-up merch shop in Union Square, which will be open for the next week.

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An Ariana Grande Pop-Up Merch Shop Opens Thursday on Powell Street

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Google to Add Clearer Sources In AI Searches, Allow Sites to Opt Out Following UK Ruling

Following a ruling from UK regulators, Google announced it plans to allow website owners to opt out of appearing in AI searches, and it’s also agreed to add clearer attributions and links to sources in its AI overviews.

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Google to Add Clearer Sources In AI Searches, Allow Sites to Opt Out Following UK Ruling

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State Senator Aisha Wahab In Early Lead For Eric Swalwell’s Former Seat In 2027

The early front-runner in the primary for Eric Swalwell's former East Bay congressional seat next term appears to be State Senator Aisha Wahab, who currently represents roughly half the district, with former Dublin mayor and BART director Melissa Hernandez trailing behind.

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State Senator Aisha Wahab In Early Lead For Eric Swalwell’s Former Seat In 2027

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Sorry, Silicon Valley, it isn’t that easy to buy an election

The billionaires who backed Matt Mahan and other long-shot candidates learned a hard lesson Tuesday: Money can’t buy a solid strategy.

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Sorry, Silicon Valley, it isn’t that easy to buy an election

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Chakrabarti Concedes Race for SF's Congressional Seat

Saikat Chakrabarti is the subject of many headlines today calling out the massive amount of personal money he spent coming in a distant third in Tuesday's primary for California's District 11 House seat. And rather than wait for more numbers to come in, he is bowing out of the race today.

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Chakrabarti Concedes Race for SF's Congressional Seat

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SF Election Turnout Looking Historically Low, and Why Does No One Vote on Election Day Anymore?

Mid-year special elections and primaries aren't often huge draws when it comes to voter turnout, but San Francisco has a major decision to make about a Congressional seat that could be held by the same person for decades. Was that not enough of a motivator?

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SF Election Turnout Looking Historically Low, and Why Does No One Vote on Election Day Anymore?

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Arrest warrant issued for San Francisco 49er Brandon Aiyuk on street racing charge

He faces a misdemeanor charge related to a January incident, captured on social media, outside Levi’s Stadium.

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Arrest warrant issued for San Francisco 49er Brandon Aiyuk on street racing charge

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Authorities Probe Death of SF Man Found Unresponsive Day After Transfer to Santa Rita Jail

A man from San Francisco died at the hospital two days after he was found unresponsive at Santa Rita Jail, and an autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

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Authorities Probe Death of SF Man Found Unresponsive Day After Transfer to Santa Rita Jail

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The Valkyries built a WNBA winner from scratch. Their blueprint is worth following

Golden State cruised to a win over a Portland team that’s using a similar playbook in its first season.

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The Valkyries built a WNBA winner from scratch. Their blueprint is worth following

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Pride Guide: All the best SF events this Pride Month

Celebrate queer joy with film festivals, drag performances, marches, and DJ sets.

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Pride Guide: All the best SF events this Pride Month

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This group just built affordable housing in SF for half the price and twice as fast

Apartments for formerly homeless seniors at 1633 Valencia St. show what can happen when developers and lenders are aligned from the start.

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This group just built affordable housing in SF for half the price and twice as fast

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Were the Warriors the NBA’s last dynasty?

The type of dominance Golden State enjoyed at its peak is on the verge of extinction.

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Were the Warriors the NBA’s last dynasty?

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Home advantage

On Bryant Street. Photo by George Sutton. Home advantage

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Home advantage

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Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

Incumbent Phil Kim celebrated a sweeping victory on Tuesday night, leading by 63 percent. In five months, he will do it all again. Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

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Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

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'We're living in Daniel Lurie's America' — and most San Franciscans are content

Landslide election results favoring Mayor Lurie's allies and picks point to a changed San Francisco. 'We're living in Daniel Lurie's America' — and most San Franciscans are content

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'We're living in Daniel Lurie's America' — and most San Franciscans are content

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San Francisco ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ losing, but rival measure trounced

Labor unions are still clinging to hope that Prop. D, the "Overpaid CEO Tax," will pass. For rival Prop. C, the dream is pretty much dead. San Francisco ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ losing, but rival measure trounced

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San Francisco ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ losing, but rival measure trounced

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Sunset supervisor Alan Wong handily beating opponents to retain seat

Natalie Gee hasn’t conceded, despite 50 percent delta. In November, Sunset voters will weigh in again whether to keep Wong in his seat. Sunset supervisor Alan Wong handily beating opponents to retain seat

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Sunset supervisor Alan Wong handily beating opponents to retain seat

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Stephen Sherrill declares victory in District 2 supervisor race

Stephen Sherrill is besting Lori Brooke by a 70-30 tilt as of 10:45 p.m. Stephen Sherrill declares victory in District 2 supervisor race

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Stephen Sherrill declares victory in District 2 supervisor race