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Mission Local

It’s no trick: Bernal’s hottest ticket is this perennially sold-out magic show

Rather than relying on dramatic illusions or elaborate props, The Magic Patio incorporates the audience in his magic. It’s no trick: Bernal’s hottest ticket is this perennially sold-out magic show

20 minutes ago

Mission Local

It’s no trick: Bernal’s hottest ticket is this perennially sold-out magic show

Today

SF Standard

AI CEOs say they’ll pace themselves. A game theorist explains why they may not

Economist Satoshi Fukuda of Santa Clara University unpacks the motives behind the industry’s talk of restraint, cooperation, and race with China.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

AI CEOs say they’ll pace themselves. A game theorist explains why they may not

SF Standard

California to finally fund SF’s unkept promise to domestic violence survivors

A Standard investigation found SF never fulfilled its obligation to provide free lawyers to domestic violence survivors. Now the state is stepping in.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

California to finally fund SF’s unkept promise to domestic violence survivors

SF Standard

Kawakami: How Buster Posey is dealing with this lousy Giants season and approaching 2027

The Giants’ president of baseball operations gave a clear signal about a different kind of strategy for next season, which will start with addressing the pitching staff.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

Kawakami: How Buster Posey is dealing with this lousy Giants season and approaching 2027

SF Standard

Opinion: The e-bike revolution is here. San Francisco isn’t ready for it

Bike commutes are up 52%, shared bike and scooter usage has doubled, and injuries are rising too. What the city needs isn’t a ban — it’s a backbone.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

Opinion: The e-bike revolution is here. San Francisco isn’t ready for it

Mission Local

Oracle Park

At South Beach Harbor. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Oracle Park

2 hours ago

Mission Local

Oracle Park

SF Standard

‘Can’t ask ChatGPT’: Meet the youngest mechanics keeping SF’s oldest street cars alive

They’re preserving a piece of history that defines the city’s image for tourists and locals alike.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

‘Can’t ask ChatGPT’: Meet the youngest mechanics keeping SF’s oldest street cars alive

Mission Local

Tenderloin’s new youth violence prevention program provides safe space, motivation, teens say

The Tenderloin's first youth violence prevention center has been open for six months - here's its success thus far. Tenderloin’s new youth violence prevention program provides safe space, motivation, teens say

4 hours ago

Mission Local

Tenderloin’s new youth violence prevention program provides safe space, motivation, teens say

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SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Dome Fire Explodes In Yosemite

The Dome Fire, which began Tuesday in Yosemite National Park, has grown to 1,200 acres; a 78-year-old Danville man has been sentenced to ten years for a Ponzi scheme; and Paramount is back to negotiating with the state of California.

13 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Dome Fire Explodes In Yosemite

SF Standard

How the 49ers plan to regroup after injuries to De’Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges

Veteran receiver Deebo Samuel and tight end Luke Farrell will play more prominent roles moving forward.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

How the 49ers plan to regroup after injuries to De’Zhaun Stribling and Jake Tonges

SFiST

Castro Nightclub Beaux Calls on Meta to Stop Shutting Down Its Instagram Account

Yet another queer business in San Francisco has fallen victim to what seems to be a biased system — one likely being run by AI these days — that suspends Instagram accounts posting LGBTQ content for unexplained reasons.

16 hours ago

SFiST

Castro Nightclub Beaux Calls on Meta to Stop Shutting Down Its Instagram Account

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening’, and a chef gives back

“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes and other news from the Richmond. This week: a very buzzy cafe can't avoid the buzz forever. Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening’, and a chef gives back

16 hours ago

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: A ‘quiet opening’, and a chef gives back

Mission Local

Saikat Chakrabarti drops $400K for affordable housing, public bank and transit measures

Saikat Chakrabarti has just spent $400K to support Props I, J and the regional transit tax on the November ballot. Saikat Chakrabarti drops $400K for affordable housing, public bank and transit measures

19 hours ago

Mission Local

Saikat Chakrabarti drops $400K for affordable housing, public bank and transit measures

SFiST

Prosecutors Say San Jose Driver Charged With Killing Mother, Baby Is a Flight Risk

The family of a mother and toddler who were killed when a San Jose driver allegedly plowed his new Tesla into them at 140 mph is urging the judge in his murder case to deny him bail, as prosecutors say he could pose a threat to the community.

19 hours ago

SFiST

Prosecutors Say San Jose Driver Charged With Killing Mother, Baby Is a Flight Risk

Mission Local

Corey’s Pizza is open and lowriders are coming to town

Also, Jackie Fielder has a new legislative aide and the opening of the Mission library branch is now slated for late fall. Corey’s Pizza is open and lowriders are coming to town

19 hours ago

Mission Local

Corey’s Pizza is open and lowriders are coming to town

SFiST

Cause of Death Finally Revealed In 2023 Death of SF Drag Queen Heklina

Almost three and a half years later, the London Metropolitan Police Service has closed the case on the death of Heklina, who was found unresponsive by friend Peaches Christ in the London flat they were sharing in April 2023.

20 hours ago

SFiST

Cause of Death Finally Revealed In 2023 Death of SF Drag Queen Heklina

SFiST

Suspect Identified, Charged With Manslaughter In Strange Sonoma Plaza Incident

Four men were initially arrested and one 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal September 7 assault that occurred in Sonoma Plaza, but the 64-year-old victim was apparently hurling racial epithets and yelling "I want to die."

21 hours ago

SFiST

Suspect Identified, Charged With Manslaughter In Strange Sonoma Plaza Incident

SFiST

‘DeFlock SF’ Maps Local Cameras, Spreads Awareness About Flock Surveillance

A local group has launched “DeFlock SF,” a hub mapping Flock and other automated license plate reader cameras around San Francisco, while tracking news and controversy surrounding the surveillance technology.

21 hours ago

SFiST

‘DeFlock SF’ Maps Local Cameras, Spreads Awareness About Flock Surveillance