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Mission Local

Scott Wiener, Connie Chan spar over AI at debate — and then make nice

AI was again at the center of the heated contest over who will next represent San Francisco in Congress. Scott Wiener, Connie Chan spar over AI at debate — and then make nice

2 hours ago

Mission Local

Scott Wiener, Connie Chan spar over AI at debate — and then make nice

Mission Local

SFUSD board backs neighborhood schools, ending elementary school lottery

San Francisco elementary school children will be guaranteed a neighborhood school starting in fall 2028. SFUSD board backs neighborhood schools, ending elementary school lottery

3 hours ago

Mission Local

SFUSD board backs neighborhood schools, ending elementary school lottery

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Raising Cane’s Opens Second SF Location at Stonestown Galleria

Local:Raising Cane's opened its second SF location Monday, drawing more than 200 people to Stonestown Galleria, with some fans camping overnight to be first in line. The grand opening included giveaways, a donation to Lowell High School's cheer team, and a planned donation to the

8 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Raising Cane’s Opens Second SF Location at Stonestown Galleria

SF Standard

My Tesla robotaxi was stuck on fart mode

Tesla has spent years perfecting its fart feature for Tesla owners. But the gas was stuck in “on” in a robotaxi.

10 hours ago

SF Standard

My Tesla robotaxi was stuck on fart mode

Mission Local

AI-funded group backs Scott Wiener for Congress with stunning $3 million gift

AI-funded group Public First Action reportedly put another $3 million behind Sen. Scott Wiener’s congressional bid. AI-funded group backs Scott Wiener for Congress with stunning $3 million gift

10 hours ago

Mission Local

AI-funded group backs Scott Wiener for Congress with stunning $3 million gift

SFiST

Car Crash Damages Entrance of Mission District Queer Bar Jolene's

A two-car crash Monday morning sent an SUV flying backwards into the front entrance of Jolene's, the seven-year-old queer bar at Harrison and 16th.

10 hours ago

SFiST

Car Crash Damages Entrance of Mission District Queer Bar Jolene's

SF Standard

Poison case dismissed: Judge wipes record of scientist caught on camera poisoning coworker

David Xu served one day in jail and two years of probation after poisoning his coworker. On Monday, a judge granted his petition to dismiss the conviction.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Poison case dismissed: Judge wipes record of scientist caught on camera poisoning coworker

Mission Local

Meet the District 6 candidates: Should S.F. curb the influence of big spending in elections?

Wealthy donors can pour unlimited sums into local races. Dorsey and Behrend weigh what the city should do about their influence. Meet the District 6 candidates: Should S.F. curb the influence of big spending in elections?

11 hours ago

Mission Local

Meet the District 6 candidates: Should S.F. curb the influence of big spending in elections?

SF Standard

AI group pours millions into race for Pelosi’s seat. Its pick: Scott Wiener

Anthropic-linked Public First Action donated $3 million to a pro-Wiener PAC, one of the largest contributions from an outside group in the race.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

AI group pours millions into race for Pelosi’s seat. Its pick: Scott Wiener

SF Standard

OpenAI engineer arrested in bugging of executive conference room

Federal prosecutors say an employee from Saudi Arabia planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

OpenAI engineer arrested in bugging of executive conference room

SFiST

Sonoma Valley High School Students Stage Walkout In Protest of Pride Flag Removal

After some manufactured controversy over a Pride flag that has been flown at Sonoma Valley High School since 2019, the school board voted to remove it last week, which has prompted a protest by students.

14 hours ago

SFiST

Sonoma Valley High School Students Stage Walkout In Protest of Pride Flag Removal

Mission Local

SUV crashes into lesbian bar Jolene's in Mission District, injuring one

The facade of the bar Jolene's was caved in on Monday after a two-car crash that left one injured. Owner estimates heavy repair costs. SUV crashes into lesbian bar Jolene's in Mission District, injuring one

14 hours ago

Mission Local

SUV crashes into lesbian bar Jolene's in Mission District, injuring one

SFiST

Alcatraz Sunrise Gathering Honors Indigenous Resistance as Organizers Challenge Newsom Vetoes

Ahead of Monday’s Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island, event organizers criticized the governor for vetoing bills that would have expanded Indigenous protections just days after declaring September 30 a Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools.

15 hours ago

SFiST

Alcatraz Sunrise Gathering Honors Indigenous Resistance as Organizers Challenge Newsom Vetoes

SF Standard

How the Valkyries talked a would-be starter into a historic sacrifice

Janelle Salaün is the WNBA’s first unanimous Sixth Player of the Year. Earning that honor required giving up a starting spot she held as a rookie.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

How the Valkyries talked a would-be starter into a historic sacrifice

Mission Local

Six decades of duende with Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco

The nation’s oldest flamenco company celebrates its anniversary at Herbst Theatre Oct. 17. Six decades of duende with Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco

16 hours ago

Mission Local

Six decades of duende with Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco

SFiST

Jury Selection Begins In Federal Corruption Trial of Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Others

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, her boyfriend Andre Jones, and father-and-son waste-management contractors David and Andy Duong will begin their federal corruption trial this week, ultimately bringing some closure to a yearslong probe.

16 hours ago

SFiST

Jury Selection Begins In Federal Corruption Trial of Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, Others

SFiST

East Bay Man Booked on Attempted Murder Charge In Bay Bridge Shooting That Injured One

The CHP identified two suspects in connection to an alleged retaliatory shooting on the Bay Bridge last month that injured one person, including an adult who was recently arrested and a minor already in custody.

17 hours ago

SFiST

East Bay Man Booked on Attempted Murder Charge In Bay Bridge Shooting That Injured One

SF Standard

Boarding the Valkyries’ bandwagon? Here are 8 things you need to know

The second-year franchise faces the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals. Here’s how a record-setting expansion team became a title contender.

21 hours ago

SF Standard

Boarding the Valkyries’ bandwagon? Here are 8 things you need to know