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Board of Supervisors pass sweeping changes to S.F. city code

Some supervisors argue Mandelman’s 362-page ordinance is too complicated for a single vote. It passed anyway. Board of Supervisors pass sweeping changes to S.F. city code

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Board of Supervisors pass sweeping changes to S.F. city code

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SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: Analyzing the Valkyries’ surprise championship push

Golden State’s seven-game winning streak is the longest in the WNBA.

1 hour ago

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‘Section 415’ podcast: Analyzing the Valkyries’ surprise championship push

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Four SF Grocery Outlet Stores Are Now Using Facial Recognition Software at Entrances

Grocery Outlet has begun installing technology at several Bay Area locations, which stores images of customers’ faces alongside security camera footage and compares it against a “watchlist” with info about suspected criminal activity shared by other retailers.

3 hours ago

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Four SF Grocery Outlet Stores Are Now Using Facial Recognition Software at Entrances

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car On Sixth Street

A man who was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday in SoMa has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, marking the city's 12th pedestrian death of the year to date.

3 hours ago

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car On Sixth Street

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Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

A man died after a vehicle struck him on Sixth Street in SoMa early Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Police Department Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

4 hours ago

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Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

SFiST

Trans March Organizers Protest Police Overreach, Seek for Charges to Be Dropped Against Vandalism Suspects

Organizers of this year's Trans March say that the events that unfolded during and after the march were an example of clear police overreach, and they are seeking policy change from city leaders as well as the dropping of charges against four individuals.

4 hours ago

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Trans March Organizers Protest Police Overreach, Seek for Charges to Be Dropped Against Vandalism Suspects

SF Standard

Rob Manfred explains Giants’ Pride Night miscues, talks 2028 All-Star Game ‘option’

After an MLB Players’ Association representative said he believes “San Francisco is the site,” for the 2028 All-Star Game, the MLB Commissioner said it’s not a done deal.

4 hours ago

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Rob Manfred explains Giants’ Pride Night miscues, talks 2028 All-Star Game ‘option’

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Getting drafted by the Warriors was a ‘great experience.’ Then came the antisemitism

Golden State’s second-round draft pick, Lajae Jones, is an Israeli American who has experienced hate on social media.

5 hours ago

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Getting drafted by the Warriors was a ‘great experience.’ Then came the antisemitism

SFiST

Uber Is Blaming Waymo For July 4th Traffic Fiasco In SF

As San Francisco city leaders continue to assess what went wrong on the night of July 4th to create such a traffic mess around the Marina and Presidio, a letter from Uber points to a few key obstructions caused by — you guessed it — Waymo.

5 hours ago

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Uber Is Blaming Waymo For July 4th Traffic Fiasco In SF

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Missing SF Man Left Home Without Glasses, Shirt, Leaving Family Deeply Concerned

The family of 41-year-old Ray Whidden, who hasn’t been seen since last Thursday, fear an altercation occurred before he went missing because he left his shirt and broken glasses at home, without which he’s almost clinically blind.

6 hours ago

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Missing SF Man Left Home Without Glasses, Shirt, Leaving Family Deeply Concerned

SF Standard

The best places to eat alone in San Francisco, according to a panel of restaurant pros

Sometimes you just want to eat in peace and scroll on your phone. Try these San Francisco restaurants and bars for solo dining.

10 hours ago

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The best places to eat alone in San Francisco, according to a panel of restaurant pros

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Three grocers walked away from a vacant Fillmore Safeway. Now it’s a political battle

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood argues that the failure to revive the site shows the need for his proposal to bring Mamdani-style government grocery stores to SF.

10 hours ago

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Three grocers walked away from a vacant Fillmore Safeway. Now it’s a political battle

Mission Local

Their eyes are watching

On 6th Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Their eyes are watching

10 hours ago

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Their eyes are watching

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South Park, historic tech hot spot, is down to its last restaurant

Successive waves of tech workers have washed over the oval park in SoMa. The businesses that cater to them have come and gone. South Park, historic tech hot spot, is down to its last restaurant

11 hours ago

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South Park, historic tech hot spot, is down to its last restaurant

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Photos: Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex demolished after years-long wait

One of the last remaining public housing building in San Francisco is coming down. Photographer Thomas Hunter II was there to watch. Photos: Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex demolished after years-long wait

12 hours ago

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Photos: Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex demolished after years-long wait

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After Pride arrests, Trans March organizers meet with Mayor Lurie to call for change

Trans March organizers met with Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday morning to present a letter of demands regarding two incidents of policing and the arrests of five people After Pride arrests, Trans March organizers meet with Mayor Lurie to call for change

22 hours ago

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After Pride arrests, Trans March organizers meet with Mayor Lurie to call for change

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: More Sunsets, Please

Oakland police fatally shot a person whom they say was armed in East Oakland; a coalition of top economists say the country needs to prepare now for the coming massive impacts of AI on the economy; and the Bay Area has seen stunning sunsets the last few nights, will there be more?

22 hours ago

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Day Around the Bay: More Sunsets, Please

SF Standard

DA charges sheriff’s deputy involved in strip-search scandal for allegedly groping inmate

The charges come after Marilyn Lopez in May filed a federal lawsuit alleging that she was the victim of sexual misconduct.

1 day ago

SF Standard

DA charges sheriff’s deputy involved in strip-search scandal for allegedly groping inmate