METABLOKS / SAN FRANCISCO

Mission Local

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

7 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

8 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.

10 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.

10 hours ago

SF Standard

Police raid Sea Cliff home overrun by alleged squatters

SF Standard

Big surf, high tides put Bay Area beaches on alert as Mavericks crowd arrives

Forecasters warn of 12- to 16-foot breakers, coastal flooding and rip currents as surfers gather ahead of next weekend’s Mavericks contest.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Big surf, high tides put Bay Area beaches on alert as Mavericks crowd arrives

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

11 hours ago

Mission Local

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

SF Standard

Billionaire party girl DJ takes Meta to court to access ex-girlfriend’s Instagram data

Lucy Guo, the Scale AI co-founder, has an axe to grind about British actress Wallis Day, her ex.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Billionaire party girl DJ takes Meta to court to access ex-girlfriend’s Instagram data

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.

12 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.

12 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

13 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.

14 hours ago

SFiST

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

SF Standard

Volleyball, hockey, and the Finals MVP: Women’s sports take over the Bay Area this winter

After the San Francisco Signal open their inaugural season on Jan. 10 in San Francisco, Gabby Williams will play in an Unrivaled game at Chase Center on Jan. 11.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

Volleyball, hockey, and the Finals MVP: Women’s sports take over the Bay Area this winter

Mission Local

Excelsior Buzz: Donate to a local birthing center or take what you need at weekly giveaway

Now that the election season is coming to an end, let’s take a breather and dive into this week’s Excelsior Buzz. Excelsior Buzz: Donate to a local birthing center or take what you need at weekly giveaway

14 hours ago

Mission Local

Excelsior Buzz: Donate to a local birthing center or take what you need at weekly giveaway

SF Standard

Kawakami: Why the Warriors are winning without Porzingis and other causes/effects

Yaxel Lendeborg has seized an opportunity, Georges Niang has emerged as a critical role player, and Golden State doesn’t have to rush Jimmy Butler back.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

Kawakami: Why the Warriors are winning without Porzingis and other causes/effects

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.

14 hours ago

SFiST

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

Mission Local

Jane Kim declares victory in race for California insurance commissioner

Jane Kim announced her lead in the competitive race for California insurance commissioner to a crowd at Dolores Park Friday morning. Jane Kim declares victory in race for California insurance commissioner

15 hours ago

Mission Local

Jane Kim declares victory in race for California insurance commissioner

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.

15 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.

17 hours ago

SFiST

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