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Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias' new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

Photographer Michael Papias documents the disappearing ranches and traditions of LA's Mexican American horseback riders Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias' new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

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Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias' new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

Mission Local

S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

Since its inception Drag Story Hour has expanded across the city and to 30 affiliates worldwide. S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

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S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

SFiST

Sunday Links: CalRx, California’s Affordable $55-a-Month Insulin, to Hit the Market in January

The Bay Area is about to get wet after a dry first half of the month; at least two students who escaped Saturday’s Brown University shooting had been involved in previous school shootings; and California’s generic insulin brand will be available as soon as next month.

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Sunday Links: CalRx, California’s Affordable $55-a-Month Insulin, to Hit the Market in January

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After the 49ers put the ball in Brandon Aiyuk’s court, he never passed it back

The wide receiver has played just seven games for the 49ers after signing his four-year, $120 million contract extension in 2024.

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After the 49ers put the ball in Brandon Aiyuk’s court, he never passed it back

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Big Tech is scooping up AI wearable startups. The customers are spooked

Amazon and Meta’s recent purchases are making founders rich and users nervous.

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Big Tech is scooping up AI wearable startups. The customers are spooked

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Oakland Airport’s ‘San Francisco’ rebrand has failed to reverse plunging passenger numbers

Passenger traffic at OAK fell 17% over the past year, among the steepest decline of any major U.S. airport.

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Oakland Airport’s ‘San Francisco’ rebrand has failed to reverse plunging passenger numbers

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The only last-minute gift guide you need in San Francisco

We shopped the city and asked indie store owners to help us create the perfect list.

9 hours ago

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The only last-minute gift guide you need in San Francisco

Mission Local

Tropical bird

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Tropical bird

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We think we found the most active Waymo rider in SF. Prove us wrong

A mystery rider hailed over 400 Waymos in 2025 and spent nearly eight days in the driverless vehicles.

9 hours ago

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We think we found the most active Waymo rider in SF. Prove us wrong

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Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

Coworkers and close friends describe Rangel as a dedicated social worker, with passions for art and fashion. Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

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Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

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Hate on the Rise: Ex-Globetrotter’s SUV Defaced in Petaluma, San Jose Teens Form Human Swastika

As the federal government continues to attack DEI efforts — emboldening racists to come out of the woodwork, two high-profile hate incidents came to light this week. In Petaluma, a youth mentor and ex-Globetrotter was targeted, and in San Jose, high school students formed a human swastika.

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Hate on the Rise: Ex-Globetrotter’s SUV Defaced in Petaluma, San Jose Teens Form Human Swastika

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Field Notes: Ube, Latkes, Native Plants of the Presidio, and Sarah Winchester’s Architectural Vision

This week: The real story behind the Winchester Mystery House, a historic artist’s studio-turned-artwork, a gifted local teenage violinist, and entrepreneurial high schoolers. Plus, hiking via public transit, the Presidio’s native plants, all things ube, and tasty holiday latkes.

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Field Notes: Ube, Latkes, Native Plants of the Presidio, and Sarah Winchester’s Architectural Vision

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Saturday Links: Caltrain Launches Electric Holiday Train, Wins ‘Fastest Growing Transit Agency’

Congressional candidates Connie Chan, Saikat Chakrabarti, and Scott Wiener attended a youth climate justice talk; last-minute shoppers can rejoice in this hyperlocal gift guide; and Caltrain’s popular Holiday Train sold out very quickly but spectators can still watch it go by Saturday.

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Saturday Links: Caltrain Launches Electric Holiday Train, Wins ‘Fastest Growing Transit Agency’

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Joe Hill

At 23rd Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Joe Hill

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Joe Hill

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Why De’Anthony Melton has an inside track to crunch time for the Warriors

Melton has long been viewed as an ideal backcourt partner for two-time MVP Steph Curry because of his secondary playmaking skills.

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Why De’Anthony Melton has an inside track to crunch time for the Warriors

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As violence rose, S.F. health workers say safety proposals were ignored

Workplace violence at San Francisco General Hospital rose by 60% between 2024 and 2025, according to Department of Public Health data. As violence rose, S.F. health workers say safety proposals were ignored

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As violence rose, S.F. health workers say safety proposals were ignored

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Day Around the Bay: Family Sues South Bay Mortuary For Allegedly Giving Them Bag Containing Son’s Brain

A second SF fire displaced ten near Balboa Park Friday; San Diego high school students discovered their school gym was being used for a porn shoot; and a family says a Santa Clara mortuary gave them their son’s remains instead of his clothing.

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Day Around the Bay: Family Sues South Bay Mortuary For Allegedly Giving Them Bag Containing Son’s Brain

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Watch: Kesha Showed Up at SF Piano Bar Martuni's Last Night, Performed a Live Number

It's going down, I'm yelling 'Timber!' Dance-pop star Kesha just happened to pop into the piano bar Martuni’s last night, and indeed she came up and belted out a song for the stunned Thursday night crowd.

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Watch: Kesha Showed Up at SF Piano Bar Martuni's Last Night, Performed a Live Number