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Prominent North Beach Eyesore, the Verdi Building, Cleared for Partial Demolition

A burned-out and long-blighted property facing Washington Square Park in North Beach is finally going to see a partial demolition and redevelopment, following an appeal from a single North Beach resident.

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Prominent North Beach Eyesore, the Verdi Building, Cleared for Partial Demolition

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Suspected Thief Flees Scene In Waymo With Stolen Goods From Marina Yoga Studio

The San Francisco Police Department is searching for a suspected thief who used a Waymo robotaxi as his getaway vehicle earlier this year in the city’s first reported case of this kind.

58 minutes ago

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Suspected Thief Flees Scene In Waymo With Stolen Goods From Marina Yoga Studio

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Acclaimed Prix-Fixe Restaurant Noodle In a Haystack Quietly Closes as Owners Plot Fast-Casual Venture

An acclaimed Japanese prix-fixe restaurant that most of us were not lucky enough to dine at, Noodle In a Haystack, has closed, and its owners are going the fast-casual route in the hopes of finally turning a decent profit.

1 hour ago

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Acclaimed Prix-Fixe Restaurant Noodle In a Haystack Quietly Closes as Owners Plot Fast-Casual Venture

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2 deaths on city streets: 1 pedestrian killed in crash, 1 under investigation

A driver struck and killed a pedestrian in SoMa; another person was found dead on an Excelsior street.

1 hour ago

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2 deaths on city streets: 1 pedestrian killed in crash, 1 under investigation

Mission Local

Alan Wong the candidate didn’t win the election. Alan Wong, Mayor Lurie’s ally, did.

Mayor Daniel Lurie, the money and a time when the Great Highway is no longer the single issue in the Sunset. Alan Wong the candidate didn’t win the election. Alan Wong, Mayor Lurie’s ally, did.

1 hour ago

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Alan Wong the candidate didn’t win the election. Alan Wong, Mayor Lurie’s ally, did.

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Daly City Man Accused In at Least Two Violent Incidents Arrested for Alleged Battery of Castro Bar Doorperson

A 24-year-old Daly City man has been arrested in connection with a mid-April incident in which he allegedly punched a woman who was working the door at the bar Midnight Sun in the Castro neighborhood.

1 hour ago

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Daly City Man Accused In at Least Two Violent Incidents Arrested for Alleged Battery of Castro Bar Doorperson

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Transitional kindergarten in SF: What parents should know

The SFUSD is adding classrooms through 2030, but demand still outpaces seats on the west side.

2 hours ago

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Transitional kindergarten in SF: What parents should know

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Report: Waymo Vehicles Create a Whole New Set of Traffic Safety Problems

A recent CNN investigation found that while Waymo's robotaxis may reduce many of the risks associated with human drivers, they often create new problems of their own, from emergency response disruptions to close calls involving pedestrians and cyclists.

2 hours ago

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Report: Waymo Vehicles Create a Whole New Set of Traffic Safety Problems

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Two Deaths In SF Streets Reported an Hour Apart In SoMa, Excelsior

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a driver in San Francisco's South of Market District Wednesday, and another person was found dead in the street in the Excelsior less than an hour later.

5 hours ago

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Two Deaths In SF Streets Reported an Hour Apart In SoMa, Excelsior

SF Standard

A California environmental board voted to cut $202M from SF’s eco-friendly transit

Muni stands to lose hundreds of millions with changes to a state program that funds public transportation by charging firms for permits to emit carbon.

9 hours ago

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A California environmental board voted to cut $202M from SF’s eco-friendly transit

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Brock Purdy put on a spring show. Next, it’s Osa Odighizuwa’s turn

As the 49ers look ahead to training camp, their biggest defensive addition will be asked to lead a front that must improve its pass rush.

9 hours ago

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Brock Purdy put on a spring show. Next, it’s Osa Odighizuwa’s turn

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Kawakami: ‘How dominant we should be’ — Trent Williams and the 49ers’ 2026 mandate

The 49ers need their 12-time Pro Bowl left tackle to counter Myles Garrett and the Los Angeles Rams.

9 hours ago

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Kawakami: ‘How dominant we should be’ — Trent Williams and the 49ers’ 2026 mandate

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With Alan Wong’s decisive victory, the Sunset just wants to be boring again

Voters overwhelmingly chose to keep the incumbent supervisor, signaling a desire for stability after years of political turmoil.

9 hours ago

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With Alan Wong’s decisive victory, the Sunset just wants to be boring again

Mission Local

The works

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The works

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45-year-old S.F. nonprofit closes. Former board wonders where the money went.

The Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center, once a Tenderloin powerhouse, is shutting down with several million to its name. 45-year-old S.F. nonprofit closes. Former board wonders where the money went.

10 hours ago

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45-year-old S.F. nonprofit closes. Former board wonders where the money went.

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Two found dead on San Francisco streets Wednesday morning, one killed by car

The two people were found dead within an hour. One died after being hit by a car in SoMa while the other incident is under investigation. Two found dead on San Francisco streets Wednesday morning, one killed by car

21 hours ago

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Two found dead on San Francisco streets Wednesday morning, one killed by car

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Home advantage

On Bryant Street. Photo by George Sutton. Home advantage

1 day ago

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Home advantage

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Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

Incumbent Phil Kim celebrated a sweeping victory on Tuesday night, leading by 63 percent. In five months, he will do it all again. Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

1 day ago

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Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win