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For years, one of San Francisco’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it some ...

Every year, despite the hardships of the pandemic, the owners of a Bayview barbershop scrounged money together for the neighborhood's kids. For years, one of San Francisco’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it some extra help

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Mission Local

For years, one of San Francisco’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it some ...

SF Standard

New subpoenas show federal criminal probe focus on Newsom’s travel and expenses

Federal investigators seek six years of records involving Newsom’s international travel, outside funding, and expenditures related to his residence and personal expenses.

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SF Standard

New subpoenas show federal criminal probe focus on Newsom’s travel and expenses

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Ex-Windsor Mayor Ordered to Pay $12.6M After Jury Finds He Sexually Assaulted 7 Women

Seven plaintiffs were awarded a combined $12.6 million in damages in a civil case against former Windsor Mayor Dominic Foppoli, who was publicly accused by 13 women of sexual assault or misconduct in 2021.

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SFiST

Ex-Windsor Mayor Ordered to Pay $12.6M After Jury Finds He Sexually Assaulted 7 Women

Mission Local

Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

Despite previously saying he would not make an endorsement, the mayor picked his favorites — and weighs in on 10 local ballot measures. Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

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Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

SFiST

This Week In Food: Incoming Japanese Restaurant Downtown

Shinka is set to replace Prelude at The Jay hotel, Lucania closes in on its opening at the Ferry Building, and Bruma is set to debut at the Ritz, all in This Week in Food.

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SFiST

This Week In Food: Incoming Japanese Restaurant Downtown

SF Standard

Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’

Lurie also endorsed District 10 candidate Theo Ellington after touting his leadership ability.

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SF Standard

Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’

SFiST

'The Cook' at Berkeley Rep Tells a History of Cuba Through One Kitchen

"I'm so angry and I don't know why," says one Cuban American character visiting Havana for the first time in Eduardo Machado's play The Cook. "This country is so confusing."

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SFiST

'The Cook' at Berkeley Rep Tells a History of Cuba Through One Kitchen

SFiST

SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow

Walton plans to introduce a 45-day moratorium on new data center construction as the first step toward a permanent citywide ban, with his district already home to two active facilities, one of which is planning a large expansion.

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SFiST

SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team

President Al Guido wants the 49ers to be the “globe’s team.” A successful week Down Under helped the franchise gain supporters.

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SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers became Australia’s favorite NFL team

SFiST

SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen Recalls Joining the 9/11 Recovery Effort at Ground Zero

SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen was a 32-year-old firefighter with about a decade of experience when four planes were hijacked on September 11, 2001, and he was one of a battalion of local firefighters who flew to New York City to help with he recovery effort at Ground Zero in the days that followed.

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SFiST

SF Fire Chief Dean Crispen Recalls Joining the 9/11 Recovery Effort at Ground Zero

SFiST

Milpitas Woman Charged In Murder of Second Friend

A Milpitas woman who was arrested two weeks ago for allegedly mowing down her neighbor and friend with her car has now been charged with a second killing of a woman who was also her friend.

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SFiST

Milpitas Woman Charged In Murder of Second Friend

Mission Local

Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

This year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival features its first-ever staging of Shakespeare’s Antony and Ceopatra. Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

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Mission Local

Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

SF Standard

Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed

San Francisco’s fifth coordinator in five seasons had an answer for a Los Angeles team led by the reigning MVP.

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SF Standard

Raheem Morris is the Sean McVay whisperer the 49ers needed

SF Standard

Cycling in SF is dangerous — and no one agrees who’s responsible

San Francisco wants to be a cyclist-friendly city, but the city’s bike vs. car debates typically devolve into a culture war.

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SF Standard

Cycling in SF is dangerous — and no one agrees who’s responsible

Mission Local

For Arch Stanton

On Ocean Beach. Photo by Walter Mackins. For Arch Stanton

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Mission Local

For Arch Stanton

SF Standard

Lurie declared a rent emergency. Could he freeze rents like Mamdani?

Even if he could, tenant advocates say, it wouldn’t address the root causes of displacement.

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SF Standard

Lurie declared a rent emergency. Could he freeze rents like Mamdani?

Mission Local

Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

At least $18 million has been raised for the November races overall, and the top 16 donors have contributed some $13 million so far Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

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Mission Local

Who's bankrolling San Francisco's coming election? These 16 donors.

Mission Local

‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

MAQUILÁPOLIS, a film about Mexican border factories, is back at the Roxie Theater 20 years after it was first released. ‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

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‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie