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Video: East Bay fire and explosion levels 3 buildings

“The neighbor’s house exploded,” said a woman in a recording of the blast in unincorporated Hayward.

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Video: East Bay fire and explosion levels 3 buildings

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Fire tears through Tenderloin apartment building, dozens displaced

A Muni bus was used as a shelter for residents displaced from the building.

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Fire tears through Tenderloin apartment building, dozens displaced

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How to avoid SantaCon

The annual drunken holiday crawl is terrible, but day-drinking still is fun. Here are 5 alternatives for Saturday.

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How to avoid SantaCon

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In a crowded Warriors guard competition, don’t count out Buddy Hield

In the NBA, everyone is gunning for someone else’s job. Even in Year 10, Hield knows he has to fight for every minute.

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In a crowded Warriors guard competition, don’t count out Buddy Hield

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Rich Table’s baby sister is opening in January. Here’s the first peek

RT Bistro will be an extension of chefs Sarah and Evan Rich’s eclectic style of cooking — not just steak frites.

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Rich Table’s baby sister is opening in January. Here’s the first peek

Mission Local

Child abuse

At 16th and Mission Streets. Photo by Robert B. Livingston. Child abuse

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Child abuse

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From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card’: Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

Dontaye Ball is San Francisco's most famous gumbo-slinging chef. But for the next two years, he will be taking on a new role. From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card’: Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

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From celebrity chef to political ‘wild card’: Meet ‘Mr. Gumbo’

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Substack hosted a debate about SF — and haters won the night

The Utopia Debate brought the internet’s favorite punching bag — us — to the stage.

15 hours ago

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Substack hosted a debate about SF — and haters won the night

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Here's Why SF's Christmas Tree Point Never Has a Christmas Tree

In case you've wondered why there's a place called Christmas Tree Point, and a street on Twin Peaks named Christmas Tree Point Road, it's that time of year to recount the story behind this.

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Here's Why SF's Christmas Tree Point Never Has a Christmas Tree

Mission Local

S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

Multiple sources confirmed that two San Francisco immigration judges will retire by end of year. Only seven will be left. S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

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S.F. immigration court is down from 21 judges to just seven

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Drag Story Hour Celebrates 10 Years This Weekend at the San Francisco Public Library

The cultural phenomenon born in San Francisco that became a favorite piece of rage bait for conservative media, Drag Story Hour, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend with a party at the main branch of the public library.

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Drag Story Hour Celebrates 10 Years This Weekend at the San Francisco Public Library

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Explosion In East Bay Neighborhood Injures Six, Destroys Two Homes

An explosion apparently caused when a construction crew hit a gas line destroyed three buildings in Ashland, north of Hayward, Thursday morning and left six people with injuries, the extent of which are not yet known.

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Explosion In East Bay Neighborhood Injures Six, Destroys Two Homes

Mission Local

Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has passed away

Torres fixed shoes, wallets and bags for Mission residents for 33 years. He will be remembered for his love of merengue and shoes. Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has passed away

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Nicolas Torres, who fixed the Mission’s shoes for 33 years, has passed away

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Outrage Grows as District Attorney Moves to Dismiss Charges Against San Leandro Cop In 2020 Walmart Shooting

The case of the police killing of Steven Taylor has dragged on for five and a half years in Alameda County, with charges that were originally filed two district attorneys ago, and the current DA is now looking to dismiss the case.

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Outrage Grows as District Attorney Moves to Dismiss Charges Against San Leandro Cop In 2020 Walmart Shooting

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Pedestrian Struck By Recology Garbage Truck

A pedestrian was struck and injured by a Recology truck in Hayes Valley; the deal to purchase the former Oceanside Center site in the FiDi is nearly complete; and a group of juvenile burglars is apparently terrorizing several East Bay cities.

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Pedestrian Struck By Recology Garbage Truck

Mission Local

Yum!

At Mission Street and Eugenia Avenue. Photo by Robert Weiner. Yum!

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Yum!

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Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

Mayor Daniel Lurie, who bills himself as pro-housing, is against a 25-story waterfront tower in one of San Francisco's toniest enclaves. Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

1 day ago

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Why is San Francisco’s pro-housing mayor opposing new housing in the Marina?

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Day Around the Bay: It Was 70 Degrees In Half Moon Bay Today

A veteran engineer at Lawrence Berkeley Labs was arrested for child porn; the US just seized a Venezuelan oil tanker; and while SF freezes, it was strangely warm in Half Moon Bay today.

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Day Around the Bay: It Was 70 Degrees In Half Moon Bay Today