METABLOKS / SAN FRANCISCO

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SFMTA to Install Speed Reduction Devices at 141 Sites as It Begins Fulfilling Backlog of Requests

After pausing new requests through its popular Residential Traffic Calming Program in June, SFMTA will begin fulfilling its blacklog next week with the installation of speed humps and other traffic-calming measures at 141 locations, a large portion on the city’s westside.

11 hours ago

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SFMTA to Install Speed Reduction Devices at 141 Sites as It Begins Fulfilling Backlog of Requests

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Field Notes: Levi’s Vault Exhibit, Coastal Tide Pools, and an Historic Haight-Ashbury Home

This week: attracting monarch butterflies, exploring local tide pools, beautifying an Ocean Beach bathroom, and illuminating the park. Plus, ‘Oakland is Proud 2’ mural, long lost love letters, a Haight-Ashbury storytelling series, and Levi’s fashion through the ages.

13 hours ago

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Field Notes: Levi’s Vault Exhibit, Coastal Tide Pools, and an Historic Haight-Ashbury Home

Mission Local

Mayor Lurie’s latest task for District 4 hopefuls: a little weekend homework

The 2nd time around, Daniel Lurie has taken recommendations from the Board of Supervisors seriously and has embraced a more open process. Mayor Lurie’s latest task for District 4 hopefuls: a little weekend homework

15 hours ago

Mission Local

Mayor Lurie’s latest task for District 4 hopefuls: a little weekend homework

SFiST

Saturday Links: Stabbing Near SF Homeless Shelter Puts Victim in Hospital, Suspect Arrested

A Milpitas restaurant was temporarily shut down after an employee was filmed throwing meat on the ground; Amazon is issuing refunds to qualified Prime customers from a recent settlement with the FTC; and a suspect was arrested in connection to a stabbing near 700 Hyde Street in SF.

16 hours ago

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Saturday Links: Stabbing Near SF Homeless Shelter Puts Victim in Hospital, Suspect Arrested

SF Standard

49ers vs. Panthers: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

Christian McCaffrey will face his former team for the first time since joining the 49ers in a 2022 trade.

21 hours ago

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49ers vs. Panthers: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

SF Standard

A quiet immigration policy change leaves longtime residents trapped in ICE detention

Salvador had lived in Sonoma County for 28 years when he was arrested on his way to work, then sent to Texas. New rules stranded him there.

21 hours ago

SF Standard

A quiet immigration policy change leaves longtime residents trapped in ICE detention

Mission Local

Free-for-all hackerspace Noisebridge is fighting to stay free

Noisebridge, the self-proclaimed anarchist collective of tech-inclined creatives, may close in three months if they don't raise enough funds. Free-for-all hackerspace Noisebridge is fighting to stay free

21 hours ago

Mission Local

Free-for-all hackerspace Noisebridge is fighting to stay free

SF Standard

Steph Curry’s sneaker free agency: Here’s where the Warriors star could go next

Under Armour’s split voids his “lifetime” partnership and opens the door to new deals, equity plays, and unexpected suitors.

21 hours ago

SF Standard

Steph Curry’s sneaker free agency: Here’s where the Warriors star could go next

SF Standard

This ’80s-tastic Twin Peaks condo rekindled an artist’s love for San Francisco

After more than three decades in the Mission, Windy Chien found her dream home on a hill.

21 hours ago

SF Standard

This ’80s-tastic Twin Peaks condo rekindled an artist’s love for San Francisco

Mission Local

Two-fer holiday decor

At 26th and Diamond Streets. Photo Thomas Lee Tavis. Two-fer holiday decor

21 hours ago

Mission Local

Two-fer holiday decor

SF Standard

‘It’s a concern’: The Warriors fall to .500 as the Blazers expose a glaring flaw

Golden State lost the rebounding battle 52 to 32 on Friday and lost at Chase Center for the first time this season.

21 hours ago

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‘It’s a concern’: The Warriors fall to .500 as the Blazers expose a glaring flaw

SF Standard

How a new twist in the 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk saga changes their outlook

If Aiyuk has made his last appearance with the team, the franchise will have more financial flexibility. It would also need to supplement its wide receiver unit.

1 day ago

SF Standard

How a new twist in the 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk saga changes their outlook

SFiST

Meet the ‘Builder’s Remedy’ Baron of California, Who’s Influenced Housing Battles Statewide

One developer in Beverly Hills has become the poster child for the “builder’s remedy” free-for-all in the current housing wars, but surprise surprise, he does not even intend to build the projects that he’s suing cities to get approved.

1 day ago

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Meet the ‘Builder’s Remedy’ Baron of California, Who’s Influenced Housing Battles Statewide

Mission Local

‘Nauseated’: S.F. supervisors demand action after alleged mass strip search of women in jail

Supervisors want action after Mission Local reported that women held in a San Francisco jail were allegedly strip searched en masse. ‘Nauseated’: S.F. supervisors demand action after alleged mass strip search of women in jail

1 day ago

Mission Local

‘Nauseated’: S.F. supervisors demand action after alleged mass strip search of women in jail

Mission Local

Mission Buzz: Chicken Fried Palace opens, and more afoot

What's new: Chicken Palace on Mission Street, Persian food on Valencia Street and soon a cafe run by transitional youth on 16th Street. Mission Buzz: Chicken Fried Palace opens, and more afoot

1 day ago

Mission Local

Mission Buzz: Chicken Fried Palace opens, and more afoot

Mission Local

At Richmond upzoning town hall, crowd is tough and Mayor Lurie is feisty

Residents of the Richmond want Mayor Daniel Lurie’s upzoning plan to change. Lurie says time for change is over. At Richmond upzoning town hall, crowd is tough and Mayor Lurie is feisty

1 day ago

Mission Local

At Richmond upzoning town hall, crowd is tough and Mayor Lurie is feisty

SFiST

SF’s Beleaguered Former Westfield Mall Now Actively Kicking Out Its Few Remaining Tenants

A very small number of shops has scraped by to survive the death spiral of the mall known as the San Francisco Centre. But now the mall's new owners are reportedly kicking out those couple-few remaining stores, too.

1 day ago

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SF’s Beleaguered Former Westfield Mall Now Actively Kicking Out Its Few Remaining Tenants

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CHP Investigates Thursday Shooting on I-580 in Oakland, Seeking Information From Public

A shooting occurred on Interstate-580 in Oakland Thursday morning, leading to the closure of all eastbound lanes for thirty minutes as the California Highway Patrol investigated. Authorities spoke to a victim and a witness, but no injuries were reported.

1 day ago

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CHP Investigates Thursday Shooting on I-580 in Oakland, Seeking Information From Public