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Chonkers, is that you? A massive sea lion returns to Pier 39

The Steller sea lion dwarfed local small fry on the dock Thursday.

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Chonkers, is that you? A massive sea lion returns to Pier 39

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Police commission delays vote on drone rules over privacy and data-sharing concerns

The department has increasingly relied on drones since they were first deployed in 2024, but where and when they can be used has yet to be finalized.

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Police commission delays vote on drone rules over privacy and data-sharing concerns

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NYC and LA are restricting AI in schools. What will San Francisco do?

SFUSD won’t vote on a tech policy until March, as big cities pass AI bans.

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NYC and LA are restricting AI in schools. What will San Francisco do?

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Mission Local

Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen drops $500K on District 10 supervisor race

Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen gives $500K to PAC supporting Theo Ellington’s run for District 10 supervisor. Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen drops $500K on District 10 supervisor race

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Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen drops $500K on District 10 supervisor race

SFiST

Thief Steals Thousands From Elderly SF Woman as USPS Warns of Rise In Check-Washing

The US Postal Service is urging people to reconsider sending checks through the mail amid a surge in check-washing schemes, warning that its blue collection boxes are also being targeted by thieves.

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Thief Steals Thousands From Elderly SF Woman as USPS Warns of Rise In Check-Washing

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Burning Man Attendees Are Still Getting Older and Whiter

The annual release of the Burning Man census has arrived, and we have a picture of how the demographics of Black Rock City may be changing, at least as of the 2025 burn.

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Burning Man Attendees Are Still Getting Older and Whiter

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In wake of arrest aboard yacht, Sausalito city manager calls it quits

Elaine Forbes, the former head of the Port of San Francisco, was found on someone else’s boat after she was reported missing in July.

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In wake of arrest aboard yacht, Sausalito city manager calls it quits

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Family Suing Muni Bus Driver and City After Homeless Man OD'd and Stayed on Bus For Hours

A wrongful death case is headed to trial in San Francisco in February, brought by the family of a man who overdosed on fentanyl and meth while sitting on a 9-San Bruno Muni bus, and was left there slumped over by the bus operator for hours.

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Family Suing Muni Bus Driver and City After Homeless Man OD'd and Stayed on Bus For Hours

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‘Section 415’ podcast: At long last, Cal football is ready for primetime again

With Ron Rivera and Tosh Lupoi guiding the program, quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and the Bears open the season Saturday against UCLA.

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‘Section 415’ podcast: At long last, Cal football is ready for primetime again

Mission Local

Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you expand police surveillance tech?

SFPD has massively expanded surveillance technology. Its use, especially in District 10, is under fire. What do the candidates think" Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you expand police surveillance tech"

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Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you expand police surveillance tech?

Mission Local

Longtime editor of Chinese-language paper Sing Tao, Joseph Leung, retires after 36 years

Leung joined Sing Tao as a reporter in 1990 and became the face of the broadsheet. He retires Friday. Longtime editor of Chinese-language paper Sing Tao, Joseph Leung, retires after 36 years

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Longtime editor of Chinese-language paper Sing Tao, Joseph Leung, retires after 36 years

SFiST

Meta Glasses Users Are Getting Their Cameras Bricked After Tampering With LED

Meta has been rolling out updates to its smart glasses in an ongoing effort to prevent users from filming people without consent, and the company has bricked the cameras of thousands of users who attempted to dismantle the LED.

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Meta Glasses Users Are Getting Their Cameras Bricked After Tampering With LED

SFiST

Rangers Warn Hikers to Stop Using AI to Plan Wilderness Trips

Now that everyone is becoming too lazy to do old-fashioned Google searches and actual book research, park rangers in Northern California say they're starting to see the dangerous impacts of AI planning for hikers.

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Rangers Warn Hikers to Stop Using AI to Plan Wilderness Trips

SFiST

Thursday Morning What's Up: Farewell, Gloria Steinem

Journalist and personification of the women's movement Gloria Steinem has died; Hurricane Lowell could seriously impact Kauai; and Nick Bosa returned for his first full practice with the 49ers since his ACL injury.

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Farewell, Gloria Steinem

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Warriors intel: Why Golden State isn’t stressed about Steph Curry’s extension talks

There’s no deadline for a new deal and the team has the potential to open a large amount of cap space next summer.

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Warriors intel: Why Golden State isn’t stressed about Steph Curry’s extension talks

Mission Local

2/Too much lime

On Abbey Street. Photo by Marilyn Flores. 2/Too much lime

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2/Too much lime

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Both California and San Francisco passed drug-free housing bills. How would they coexist?

State legislators just approved a new bill that will open up drug-free housing across the state. So did SF, in July. How will they interact" Both California and San Francisco passed drug-free housing bills. How would they coexist"

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Both California and San Francisco passed drug-free housing bills. How would they coexist?

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New art gallery and cinema coming to the Mission

The new art gallery will open near Mission and 24th streets on Sep. 19th. Also, a new cinema will open in Mission/Bernal next month. New art gallery and cinema coming to the Mission

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New art gallery and cinema coming to the Mission