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SF to Have First Rose Parade Float in Decades, But It Lacks the City’s Iconic Rainbow Flags

SF’s new float will debut on January 1 at the 137th annual Rose Parade in Pasadena for the first time since 1978, but it falls flat in its omission of SF’s signature rainbows, landing as more of a marketing-driven tribute to local tourism than a reflection of the city and its colorful residents.

4 hours ago

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SF to Have First Rose Parade Float in Decades, But It Lacks the City’s Iconic Rainbow Flags

Mission Local

Waymo resumes service in S.F. after cars stalled during blackout

After its driverless cars stalled at intersections and contributed to gridlock, Waymo said it was back in business on Sunday. Waymo resumes service in S.F. after cars stalled during blackout

5 hours ago

Mission Local

Waymo resumes service in S.F. after cars stalled during blackout

Mission Local

Dark traffic lights, candlelight mass: Richmond District still without power

Over 24 hours later, parts of the Richmond District are still without power — businesses say they're suffering. Dark traffic lights, candlelight mass: Richmond District still without power

6 hours ago

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Dark traffic lights, candlelight mass: Richmond District still without power

SFiST

Sunday Links: SF Also Had a Huge Outage on December 20 in 2003, Starting at the Same PG&E Substation

If you bought gas from any Bay Area 7-Elevens recently, make sure you weren't charged 100 times what you paid; the SF immigration court is down to four judges from 21; and a third of the city also lost power 22 years ago, also on a Saturday, December 20.

8 hours ago

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Sunday Links: SF Also Had a Huge Outage on December 20 in 2003, Starting at the Same PG&E Substation

Mission Local

PG&E outage: 13,000 still without power in S.F. — restoration expected Monday

Almost all of the homes and businesses affected are in the Richmond District. Power is expected to return by 2 p.m. Monday. PG&E outage: 13,000 still without power in S.F. — restoration expected Monday

11 hours ago

Mission Local

PG&E outage: 13,000 still without power in S.F. — restoration expected Monday

SF Standard

BART wants a bailout after a year of service meltdowns. Will voters give it to them?

The agency says it needs more money. Critics say it hasn’t explained what went wrong.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

BART wants a bailout after a year of service meltdowns. Will voters give it to them?

SF Standard

Tech Wrapped 2025

996 workweeks, vanishing entry-level jobs, and an engineer with 44 employers: Here’s a roundup of Silicon Valley by the numbers.

15 hours ago

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Tech Wrapped 2025

SF Standard

Warriors get revenge on Suns, last word on Dillon the Villain

Steve Kerr said it was “literally bizarre” that the NBA didn’t suspend or fine Dillon Brooks for his shot at Steph Curry’s gut on Thursday night.

15 hours ago

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Warriors get revenge on Suns, last word on Dillon the Villain

Mission Local

York greenery

At 23rd and York Streets. Photo by David Chalk. York greenery

15 hours ago

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York greenery

SFiST

Waymos Freeze in Place, Snarl Traffic En Masse During Saturday’s Citywide Power Outage

Amid Saturday’s PG&E outage, social media was flooded with posts showing dozens of confused Waymos pausing at intersections as they fruitlessly attempted to contact central command, causing frazzled humans to navigate around them, which led to a temporary halt in service.

16 hours ago

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Waymos Freeze in Place, Snarl Traffic En Masse During Saturday’s Citywide Power Outage

Mission Local

Making cocktail-sized chiles rellenos for the holidays

Here's how to make chiles rellenos, with an accompanying essay describing the perils of making these without paying attention to the details. Making cocktail-sized chiles rellenos for the holidays

17 hours ago

Mission Local

Making cocktail-sized chiles rellenos for the holidays

SF Standard

Waymo suspends service amid widespread blackout-related disruption

Company temporarily pauses robotaxis in San Francisco after cars stalled out and blocked intersections, causing traffic jams.

24 hours ago

SF Standard

Waymo suspends service amid widespread blackout-related disruption

Mission Local

Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

Numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams across San Francisco after a PG&E outage hit 1/3 of the city. Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

1 day ago

Mission Local

Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

SFiST

Massive Power Outage In San Francisco Leaves 200,000+ In the Dark, Disrupts Muni and BART

A widespread power outage was impacting legions of San Francisco residents and businesses Saturday, and it seemed to be a cascading situation that began just before 10 am and extended into evening hours.

1 day ago

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Massive Power Outage In San Francisco Leaves 200,000+ In the Dark, Disrupts Muni and BART

SF Standard

SF blackout: Richmond District resource center opened; Waymo back in operation

A major swath of the city’s northwest remains disconnected.

1 day ago

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SF blackout: Richmond District resource center opened; Waymo back in operation

SFiST

Field Notes: Weed Box Set, Christmas Birds, Jewish Chinatown Christmas, and Oakland Ballet at 60

This week: Trans BIPOC memorabilia through the ages, Oakland Ballet turns 60, Southern BBQ in the East Bay, and a Sonoma coast road trip. Plus, a refuge for Jews on Christmas, the Christmas Bird Count, an inside look at SF’s “Holiday House,” and a “holiday jay” box set.

1 day ago

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Field Notes: Weed Box Set, Christmas Birds, Jewish Chinatown Christmas, and Oakland Ballet at 60

SF Standard

At SF’s oldest rowing club, allegations of physical assault roil the waters

A senior member accused of slapping women has fractured the historic club, prompting resignations, infighting, and a power struggle.

1 day ago

SF Standard

At SF’s oldest rowing club, allegations of physical assault roil the waters

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: City Hall Aglow With Animated ‘Winter Lights’ Show Through January 2

Sutter Health is continuing to provide gender-affirming care to minors despite federal pressure; last weekend’s viral incident has gained Hazie’s in Hayes Valley a lot of new customers; and City Hall honors its history and celebrates the holidays with a new animated light show.

2 days ago

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Day Around the Bay: City Hall Aglow With Animated ‘Winter Lights’ Show Through January 2