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It just got way easier to book a seat at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants

Glen Park’s La Cigale used to require that diners put their names down in person or join a digital waitlist. Now you can reserve a seat online.

9 minutes ago

SF Standard

It just got way easier to book a seat at one of San Francisco’s best restaurants

SFiST

Late Night ‘Stud Alley’ Block Party in SoMa Draws 300 Pride Revelers, 20 Arrested

The SFPD arrested 20 people at a large, unauthorized Pride block party in SoMa Saturday night, an annual gathering that emerged after the Stud closed its former location in 2020 and has often been accompanied by widespread vandalism and property damage.

26 minutes ago

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Late Night ‘Stud Alley’ Block Party in SoMa Draws 300 Pride Revelers, 20 Arrested

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Overnight Fire Damages The Mill on Divisadero, Bakery and Cafe Closed Indefinitely

An early morning fire caused some serious damage to The Mill on Monday, leaving the bakery-cafe now indefinitely closed due to fire much like Italian restaurant Che Fico on the next block.

1 hour ago

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Overnight Fire Damages The Mill on Divisadero, Bakery and Cafe Closed Indefinitely

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Monday Morning Headlines: Vallejo Queer Bar Vandalized Twice Over Pride Week

Solano County's only LGBTQ bar in Vallejo was vandalized two nights in a row last week; two people were shot, one fatally, in San Jose Sunday night; and the Supreme Court ruled that late-arriving mail-in ballots should still be counted based on state law.

2 hours ago

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Monday Morning Headlines: Vallejo Queer Bar Vandalized Twice Over Pride Week

SF Standard

Draymond Green opts out, giving the Warriors flexibility on the eve of free agency

An extension — what he once called the “best path forward” — appears to remain on the table.

3 hours ago

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Draymond Green opts out, giving the Warriors flexibility on the eve of free agency

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Was your face scanned at a bar this Pride weekend? Here’s how to delete it

Some Castro bars are using the security system Patronscan, but not everyone wants to share their info.

5 hours ago

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Was your face scanned at a bar this Pride weekend? Here’s how to delete it

Mission Local

The wall

At 18th and Guerrero and Streets. Photo by Walter Mackins. The wall

5 hours ago

Mission Local

The wall

Mission Local

The Giants strive to stay out of the local political spotlight. Like everything this season, that’s going poorly.

It’d be impossible for San Francisco’s beloved Major League franchise to wholly squander its political goodwill. It seems to be hell-bent on trying. The Giants strive to stay out of the local political spotlight. Like everything this season, that’s going poorly.

7 hours ago

Mission Local

The Giants strive to stay out of the local political spotlight. Like everything this season, that’s going poorly.

SF Standard

Nancy Pelosi’s retirement plans: launching a $50M democracy institute at UC Berkeley

The institute will serve as a research, teaching, and civic engagement hub focused on challenges facing the country and how to solve them.

9 hours ago

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Nancy Pelosi’s retirement plans: launching a $50M democracy institute at UC Berkeley

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Mission Local

🌈 San Francisco Pride caps a protest-heavy weekend with its loudest, proudest exhale

The Pride parade down Market, the Civic Center festival and block parties till dark. We're following it all live. 🌈 San Francisco Pride caps a protest-heavy weekend with its loudest, proudest exhale

12 hours ago

Mission Local

🌈 San Francisco Pride caps a protest-heavy weekend with its loudest, proudest exhale

SF Standard

Scott Wiener got heckled at the Trans March. Then he got a ton of donations

Also in today’s Power Play: Why Mayor Daniel Lurie is not spending political capital on the congressional race.

17 hours ago

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Scott Wiener got heckled at the Trans March. Then he got a ton of donations

SFiST

Bicyclist Hit By Car, Killed On Fremont’s Auto Mall Parkway

According to the Fremont Police Department, a bicyclist was killed late on Saturday afternoon on Auto Mall Parkway after being hit by a car. A man riding an electric bicycle was pronounced dead at the hospital from head trauma while the driver was reportedly unharmed.

18 hours ago

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Bicyclist Hit By Car, Killed On Fremont’s Auto Mall Parkway

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Photos: After a weekend of confrontation, SF Pride parade brings the party

Tens of thousands filled Market Street for the annual procession — capping a weekend of protests, drama, and celebration.

22 hours ago

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Photos: After a weekend of confrontation, SF Pride parade brings the party

SFiST

One Person Shot, Alleged Suspect Arrested After Saturday Shooting Near SF Pride Activities

One person is in custody following a shooting near United Nations Plaza in San Francisco on Saturday. While responding to the shooting, SFPD said they were able to apprehend the alleged suspect. One victim suffering from a gunshot wound was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

23 hours ago

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One Person Shot, Alleged Suspect Arrested After Saturday Shooting Near SF Pride Activities

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Sunday Links: Castro Eatery Orphan Andy's Sold to New Owner

Tracy police allege a 15-year-old boy stabbed an 18-year-old man to death in front of a local Target on Friday, Iran strikes US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, and a possible case of arson at a San Jose elementary school.

24 hours ago

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Sunday Links: Castro Eatery Orphan Andy's Sold to New Owner

Mission Local

Love, fate, destiny

On Mission Street. Photo by Sara Miles. Love, fate, destiny

1 day ago

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Love, fate, destiny

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People We Meet: Megan Prelinger, SoMa’s archivist of possibility

Inside the Prelinger Library, its co-founder reflects on her belief that the past can help people reimagine the future People We Meet: Megan Prelinger, SoMa’s archivist of possibility

1 day ago

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People We Meet: Megan Prelinger, SoMa’s archivist of possibility

Mission Local

San Francisco Pride: A Pink Saturday for the books, as the 'Dykes Only' era takes its final bow

After a Friday that swung from glitter to handcuffs, Pride weekend rolls on. We're following it all live. San Francisco Pride: A Pink Saturday for the books, as the 'Dykes Only' era takes its final bow

1 day ago

Mission Local

San Francisco Pride: A Pink Saturday for the books, as the 'Dykes Only' era takes its final bow