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Aldon Smith, former 49ers star, dies at 36

The pass rusher who holds the franchise’s single-season record for sacks dealt with legal issues throughout his NFL career.

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Aldon Smith, former 49ers star, dies at 36

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Vigil at SF Castro Honors Pulse Nightclub Victims on 10-Year-Anniversary of Mass Shooting

On Friday, a vigil was held at San Francisco's Castro Theatre in remembrance of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida that left 49 people dead a decade ago. The annual gathering marked a major milestone this year as people gathered to recognize the tenth anniversary of the tragedy.

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Vigil at SF Castro Honors Pulse Nightclub Victims on 10-Year-Anniversary of Mass Shooting

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Chakrabarti backs Chan with PAC and 200-person field operation in Congressional race

The centimillionaire said his priorities align with Chan, his former primary opponent, more than they differ.

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Chakrabarti backs Chan with PAC and 200-person field operation in Congressional race

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Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

His staffers will canvass on behalf of Chan, according to an email sent to campaign staff. Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

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Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

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Saturday Links: SFFD Mounts Daring 7-Hour Cliffside Rescue at Dead Man's Point

SFFD mounts a daring overnight rescue of hiker trapped at Land's End; baby penguins arrive at SF Zoo; and SF Giants pitcher Landen Roupp reps a bible verse for Pride.

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Saturday Links: SFFD Mounts Daring 7-Hour Cliffside Rescue at Dead Man's Point

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Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man

Retired San Francisco firefighter, Ken Jones, died 14 months after being diagnosed with job-related lung cancer. Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man

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Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man

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Billionaires failed to win governor’s mansion, but they did very, very well in San Francisco

While billionaires failed to win the California governor's mansion, they swept contests in the San Francisco primary election. Billionaires failed to win governor’s mansion, but they did very, very well in San Francisco

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Billionaires failed to win governor’s mansion, but they did very, very well in San Francisco

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Group chats and infighting: Inside tech elites’ madcap war against the billionaire tax

On a private Signal chat, a who’s who of tech elites brainstormed strategies to fight a proposed California wealth tax — then set out separately to destroy it.

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Group chats and infighting: Inside tech elites’ madcap war against the billionaire tax

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How Joe Lacob’s $50 million bet changed the WNBA forever

The Golden State Valkyries are the first women’s sports franchise valued at $1 billion, and they’re eager to welcome others to the club.

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How Joe Lacob’s $50 million bet changed the WNBA forever

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Let’s get ready to fumble: How Lurie’s big boxing event imploded

Observers point to a lack of vetting and say the process exposed vulnerabilities in the city’s approval process.

21 hours ago

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Let’s get ready to fumble: How Lurie’s big boxing event imploded

Mission Local

Up a tree

At 21st and Guerrero Streets. Photo by Walter Mackins. Up a tree

21 hours ago

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Up a tree

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‘This is the pinnacle’: The Bay Area embraces its first World Cup in 32 years

A Yemen-raised soccer coach, a San Francisco-born Mexican American, and a Ukrainian expat: the Bay Area’s World Cup looks a lot like the Bay Area itself.

21 hours ago

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‘This is the pinnacle’: The Bay Area embraces its first World Cup in 32 years

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Photos: With Portsmouth Square closed, Chinatown seniors have found a new living room

Chinatown’s living room for decades, Portsmouth Square, closed on Wednesday for a long-awaited $73 million renovation. Photos: With Portsmouth Square closed, Chinatown seniors have found a new living room

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Photos: With Portsmouth Square closed, Chinatown seniors have found a new living room

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Saikat Chakrabarti forms new 'solidarity' PAC after congressional loss

The SF Solidarity PAC opened by Chakrabarti could spend big on progressive causes near and far. Saikat Chakrabarti forms new 'solidarity' PAC after congressional loss

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Saikat Chakrabarti forms new 'solidarity' PAC after congressional loss

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Day Around the Bay: Man Found Dead in Bushes on UC Berkeley Campus

UC Berkeley gardeners discover body in bushes on campus; SFPD fears a rise in Pokemon card robberies; and "Last Black Man in San Francisco" director Joe Talbot drops a new ad for his favorite city.

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Day Around the Bay: Man Found Dead in Bushes on UC Berkeley Campus

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Actor Colman Domingo Met His Husband In Berkeley Through a ‘Missed Connections’ Ad In 2005

A-list actor Colman Domingo recently reflected on meeting his husband through a rom-com–worthy “Missed Connections” encounter in Berkeley, as well as on his younger days living in SF in the 90s.

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Actor Colman Domingo Met His Husband In Berkeley Through a ‘Missed Connections’ Ad In 2005

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This Week In Food: Farewell to Shuggie's and Anomaly, Bonjour to Esme

It's a week that has seen three high-profile closure announcements as well as fire-caused closure at Che Fico, but on the brighter side, Esme is now softly open on Divis, and we have more in This Week In Food.

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This Week In Food: Farewell to Shuggie's and Anomaly, Bonjour to Esme

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Che Fico Temporarily Closed Due to Damage From Thursday Fire

Chef-owner David Nayfeld said in a social media video Friday morning that Divisadero hot spot Che Fico, which had a fire in a chimney flue Thursday, suffered some damage and will have to close for an indeterminate period of time.

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Che Fico Temporarily Closed Due to Damage From Thursday Fire