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Former bail bondsman, 87, finds his medium in tossed plastic

Barrish set up shop as a bondsman in 1961 and went on to post bail for a who's who of tBay Area radicals. Former bail bondsman, 87, finds his medium in tossed plastic

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Former bail bondsman, 87, finds his medium in tossed plastic

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SF Standard

The extraordinary rise — and possible fall — of Nvidia’s Jensen Huang

From a difficult childhood to the heights of Silicon Valley, Jensen Huang built an AI empire. Now a widening scandal threatens to bring his reign to an end.

7 hours ago

SF Standard

The extraordinary rise — and possible fall — of Nvidia’s Jensen Huang

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Another Near-Miss and Aborted Landing at SFO

An Alaska Airlines pilot aborted a landing on Tuesday at SFO due to an aircraft on the runway; Tacos Oscar in Oakland lost over $30K in a data breach at their bank; and Mississippi has its first Black senator since 1881.

9 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Another Near-Miss and Aborted Landing at SFO

SF Standard

Nvidia shares plunge 8% as markets roiled by potential ouster of Jensen Huang

Explosive reports about the Nvidia CEO pulled the chipmaker’s stock down after hours and fueled anxiety about the AI trade ahead of Anthropic’s historic debut.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Nvidia shares plunge 8% as markets roiled by potential ouster of Jensen Huang

SF Standard

Defenders, detractors and disbelief: The reaction to Jensen Huang’s scandal

As Nvidia’s CEO faces possible ouster, tech titans, politicians and pundits weigh in — with reactions ranging from outrage and disbelief to fierce defenses and memes.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Defenders, detractors and disbelief: The reaction to Jensen Huang’s scandal

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Nvidia May Be Preparing to Oust CEO Jensen Huang Following Report of Second Affair

The board of Nvidia may be taking steps to remove CEO Jensen Huang, and the news comes after a report that Huang had an extramarital affair with a subordinate, in addition to his dalliance with a Chinese spy.

13 hours ago

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Nvidia May Be Preparing to Oust CEO Jensen Huang Following Report of Second Affair

SFiST

SF’s Union Square to Get Real Christmas Tree After Macy’s Ends 30-Year Sponsorship

Union Square is getting a real Christmas tree this year after Macy’s ended its more-than-30-year sponsorship of the tree, while the holiday ice rink has already opened for the season.

13 hours ago

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SF’s Union Square to Get Real Christmas Tree After Macy’s Ends 30-Year Sponsorship

SFiST

Waymo Tailgates, Tries to Pass CHP Blockade In SF While Another Drives Around With Ticket

Two Waymos were caught on camera behaving badly in SF Tuesday, with one attempting to maneuver around CHP patrol cars on I-280 and another cruising through the city with an SFMTA parking ticket stuck to its windshield.

13 hours ago

SFiST

Waymo Tailgates, Tries to Pass CHP Blockade In SF While Another Drives Around With Ticket

SF Standard

Reports: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to be ousted after affairs with spy, subordinate

The Wall Street Journal is reporting the Nvidia founder will soon be fired, while the New York Times details an alleged affair with a company exec.

13 hours ago

SF Standard

Reports: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to be ousted after affairs with spy, subordinate

SFiST

Backcountry Ski Tour Company Linked to Tahoe Avalanche Tragedy Shuts Down

The tour guide company that was involved in the backcountry ski trip in February in which nine people were killed in an avalanche has ceased operations as it continues to face liability for the tragedy.

14 hours ago

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Backcountry Ski Tour Company Linked to Tahoe Avalanche Tragedy Shuts Down

SFiST

SF to Consider Extending Data Center Moratorium as Oakland Approves 10-Month Extension

Oakland voted to extend its moratorium on new data centers through October 2027, while SF supervisors will vote on a similar extension next Tuesday, following a new report warning that new facilities would likely push the city’s power grid beyond its limit.

15 hours ago

SFiST

SF to Consider Extending Data Center Moratorium as Oakland Approves 10-Month Extension

Mission Local

Mission Buzz: Radio Habana to open as a cafe during the day. Supes vote to rename Cesar Chavez St.

The Drawing Room is coming to Mission Street. Also, Square vacated the former home of Lucca Ravioli at 22nd and Valencia. Mission Buzz: Radio Habana to open as a cafe during the day. Supes vote to rename Cesar Chavez St.

16 hours ago

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Mission Buzz: Radio Habana to open as a cafe during the day. Supes vote to rename Cesar Chavez St.

SF Standard

She’s a USF professor. ICE has held her for the past 8 weeks

Dr. Ann Lawani has lived in the U.S. on a valid work permit for 21 years. Agents removed her from her home on Sept. 16, prompting an outcry.

17 hours ago

SF Standard

She’s a USF professor. ICE has held her for the past 8 weeks

Mission Local

The Big Question: What is the worst thing you ever did as a kid?

Don't worry, you're beyond the statute of limitations. The Big Question: What is the worst thing you ever did as a kid?

19 hours ago

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The Big Question: What is the worst thing you ever did as a kid?

SF Standard

From 0-3 to 8-3: How Steph Curry and the Warriors engineered a historic turnaround

The last time Golden State won at least eight consecutive games was during the 2021-22 season.

22 hours ago

SF Standard

From 0-3 to 8-3: How Steph Curry and the Warriors engineered a historic turnaround

Mission Local

The Tower Theatre still stands

On Mission Street. Photo by Patrick Piazza. The Tower Theatre still stands

22 hours ago

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The Tower Theatre still stands

Mission Local

Maps: How voter turnout helped Scott Wiener beat Connie Chan

Scott Wiener racked up high margins in parts of the city with lots of voters Maps: How voter turnout helped Scott Wiener beat Connie Chan

24 hours ago

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Maps: How voter turnout helped Scott Wiener beat Connie Chan

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Viz Valley Middle School had no PTA, so teachers created a nonprofit instead

It was no surprise to music teacher Lauren Schwartz when SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su, announcing the district’s new enrollment system last month, acknowledged that the city’s schools are inequitably resourced. [...] Viz Valley Middle School had no PTA, so teachers created a nonprofit instead ...

24 hours ago

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Viz Valley Middle School had no PTA, so teachers created a nonprofit instead