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Garbage Truck Fire Leads to Pile of Smoldering Trash on Street In Mission District

A literal garbage fire on Thursday morning which apparently started on a garbage truck led to the closure of a section of South Van Ness Avenue in SF's Mission District.

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Garbage Truck Fire Leads to Pile of Smoldering Trash on Street In Mission District

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Santa Rosa FD Declares End to Fire Season

The Santa Rosa Fire Department says 13 arrests were made this year for arson; a section of Highway 101 in SF will be closed again this weekend; and the Sheng Thao corruption trial resumes after a nearly weeklong break.

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Santa Rosa FD Declares End to Fire Season

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Champagne flutes, Jell-O shots, and an IV bag: Inside the Valkyries’ wild title parade

Gabby Williams steered the ferry, Natalie Nakase rode shotgun, and hundreds of thousands of fans partied along the Embarcadero.

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Champagne flutes, Jell-O shots, and an IV bag: Inside the Valkyries’ wild title parade

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At Precita Avenue and Coso Avenue. Photo by Robert Weiner. Hello

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Kaeden Kent opens up about joining his dad’s Giants: ‘I want to be like him’

In an interview with The Standard before an Arizona Fall League game, Jeff Kent’s son discussed being traded from the New York Yankees to the San Francisco Giants.

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Kaeden Kent opens up about joining his dad’s Giants: ‘I want to be like him’

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Opinion: Lashinsky: What I’d like to see on Lurie’s post-victory to-do list

The wins are piling up for the mayor, but so are the hardest questions: on housing, city bureaucracy, and a school district in the middle of a risky overhaul.

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Opinion: Lashinsky: What I’d like to see on Lurie’s post-victory to-do list

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The best Asian grocery store in the Bay Area just opened its first San Francisco location

The Canadian chain, T&T, beloved for its pan-Asian selection, is expanding fast — with three more Bay Area stores on the way.

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The best Asian grocery store in the Bay Area just opened its first San Francisco location

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The best gifts for everyone on your holiday list, according to a panel of pros

From a horror fishing game to a soul dynasty’s debut album, these are the picks of shop owners across the city.

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The best gifts for everyone on your holiday list, according to a panel of pros

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‘No one knew’: Husband allegedly concealed plot to kill son-in-law

Shili Chen claims she was unaware her husband planned the shooting death of Jonathan McKinsey, a New York Times Games director, at an East Bay park.

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‘No one knew’: Husband allegedly concealed plot to kill son-in-law

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24th Street BART elevator was out 94 days. Was that legal?

BART in 2024 agreed to fix or update 75 elevators in a settlement. But wheelchair users are still often left with a hope and a prayer. 24th Street BART elevator was out 94 days. Was that legal?

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24th Street BART elevator was out 94 days. Was that legal?

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Valkyries parade is unabashedly Bay Area, celebrating the players and their fans

Mission Local was at the Valkyries parade today where fans came out to celebrate their WNBA Finals win. Here's what we saw. Valkyries parade is unabashedly Bay Area, celebrating the players and their fans

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Valkyries parade is unabashedly Bay Area, celebrating the players and their fans

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Scott Wiener wins Nancy Pelosi's seat after Connie Chan concedes

Scott Wiener has won his bid to be San Francisco's next member of Congress. Connie Chan conceded on Wednesday. Scott Wiener wins Nancy Pelosi's seat after Connie Chan concedes

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Scott Wiener wins Nancy Pelosi's seat after Connie Chan concedes

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Sanctum Baths, the First Gay Bathhouse In SoMa In 40 Years, Headed for Approval

A new gay bathhouse that we first learned about last year, headed for 12th Street in SoMa, has been given a name, and city planners have recommended it for approval, with final approval by the Planning Commission likely to come Thursday.

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Sanctum Baths, the First Gay Bathhouse In SoMa In 40 Years, Headed for Approval

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Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Orange County Resident Arrested In San Francisco

A man suspected of killing a Dana Point resident was arrested in San Francisco after investigators tracked the victim's car to the city, where they found a handgun and other potential evidence inside.

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Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Orange County Resident Arrested In San Francisco

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Xavier Becerra Defeats Steve Hilton In Landslide Race For California Governor

Xavier Becerra will succeed Gavin Newsom to become California's first elected Latino governor in 150 years, capping an unlikely campaign for the longtime politician who has largely stayed out of the spotlight.

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Xavier Becerra Defeats Steve Hilton In Landslide Race For California Governor

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Appellate Court Tosses Murder Charge For San Jose Drug Dealer In Toddler Death Case

A California court of appeals has ruled that Santa Clara County prosecutors went too far in filing a murder charge against a dealer for supplying the fentanyl ultimately killed 18-month-old Winter Rayo.

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Appellate Court Tosses Murder Charge For San Jose Drug Dealer In Toddler Death Case

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Bayview Buzz: Bob from Surfside Liquors gets his flowers and one 'scraptacular' Saturday

Upcoming in Bayview: New businesses are kindling on Third Street and "Bob Day" receives mild media blitz on social media. Bayview Buzz: Bob from Surfside Liquors gets his flowers and one 'scraptacular' Saturday

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Bayview Buzz: Bob from Surfside Liquors gets his flowers and one 'scraptacular' Saturday

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Debra 'Beaver' Bauer, avant-garde costume designer, is fabulous at 76

The San Francisco Public Library shows over five decades of photos, sketches, film and video clips. Debra 'Beaver' Bauer, avant-garde costume designer, is fabulous at 76

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Debra 'Beaver' Bauer, avant-garde costume designer, is fabulous at 76