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Even rentals in San Francisco have bidding wars

Experts say a ‘douchey’ practice widespread in New York is increasingly common here in the wake of the AI boom.

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Even rentals in San Francisco have bidding wars

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The Warriors are coming home, and Jonathan Kuminga has been relegated to the bench

The 23-year-old wing received his first DNP of the season in Golden State’s rout of Chicago on Sunday night.

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The Warriors are coming home, and Jonathan Kuminga has been relegated to the bench

Mission Local

The garden is open

On 23rd Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. The garden is open

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Mission Local

The garden is open

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Mission Local

The District 4 supervisor race will be nasty, brutish — and short

The Sunset has a new supervisor — and a bruising, reductive and rapid election on the horizon The District 4 supervisor race will be nasty, brutish — and short

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Mission Local

The District 4 supervisor race will be nasty, brutish — and short

SFiST

Supervisor Chan Claps Back at Colleagues For Admonishing Her Budget, Housing Plan Concerns

In a text exchange following Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Chan accused Board President Mandelman of acting in bad faith and setting her up with “two assholes” — Mahmood and Sauter, who are temporarily filling seats on the budget committee.

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Supervisor Chan Claps Back at Colleagues For Admonishing Her Budget, Housing Plan Concerns

Mission Local

At vigil for slain S.F. hospital worker Alberto Rangel, fond memories and anger

The vigil was held in memory of S.F. General Hospital social worker Alberto Rangel, who was killed by a patient in a stabbing. At vigil for slain S.F. hospital worker Alberto Rangel, fond memories and anger

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At vigil for slain S.F. hospital worker Alberto Rangel, fond memories and anger

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Jeff Kent earns stunning Hall of Fame nod, while Barry Bonds is denied again

Fourteen of 16 voters on the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee voted in favor of enshrining Kent in Cooperstown.

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Jeff Kent earns stunning Hall of Fame nod, while Barry Bonds is denied again

SFiST

Octogenarian Steals the Show With ‘Best Technique’ at Riki’s Lesbian Pie-Eating Contest

In honor of Lesbian Visibility Week last month, Riki’s sports bar held a raucous pie-eating contest, with a contestant named Jenn winning grand prize, but “best technique” went to 81-year-old Babs Daitch who recently starred in an award-winning documentary.

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Octogenarian Steals the Show With ‘Best Technique’ at Riki’s Lesbian Pie-Eating Contest

Mission Local

Christmas tree

At Union Square. Photo by Mike Santiago. Christmas tree

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Christmas tree

SF Standard

How gifted is your 3-year-old? IQ tests for preschoolers become the norm in Silicon Valley

Psychologists have seen a surge in Bay Area parents seeking a leg-up for admissions to gifted schools.

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How gifted is your 3-year-old? IQ tests for preschoolers become the norm in Silicon Valley

SF Standard

Inside the 49ers’ march to 9-4: Two QBs, one healthy superstar, and the path forward

With Brock Purdy in and out of the lineup, Kyle Shanahan’s team has needed every bit of Christian McCaffrey’s prolific production.

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SF Standard

Inside the 49ers’ march to 9-4: Two QBs, one healthy superstar, and the path forward

SF Standard

Meet the Lurie-loving crypto bro helping lead Powell Street’s turnaround

An unlikely character is spearheading the recent glow-up of one of SF’s most important retail corridors.

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SF Standard

Meet the Lurie-loving crypto bro helping lead Powell Street’s turnaround

Mission Local

23 wild years of lesbian bar culture, this Sunday at Rikki’s

"Last Call at Maud's" brought an older generation of lesbians together to reminisce on the height of the lesbian bar scene in San Francisco. 23 wild years of lesbian bar culture, this Sunday at Rikki’s

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Mission Local

23 wild years of lesbian bar culture, this Sunday at Rikki’s

SFiST

[Update] Social Worker Dies From Injuries Following Stabbing at SF General Hospital, Suspect Arrested

The social worker who was stabbed by a patient several times in the neck and shoulder at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital Thursday has died from his injuries. The suspect, who reportedly has a history of violent behavior, has since been arrested.

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SFiST

[Update] Social Worker Dies From Injuries Following Stabbing at SF General Hospital, Suspect Arrested

Mission Local

Day 270 at the 16th St. Plaza: It's all about the nights

“It can get crazy over there,” said Stephen earlier this week as he looked across to the east side of Mission Street. Day 270 at the 16th St. Plaza: It's all about the nights

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Mission Local

Day 270 at the 16th St. Plaza: It's all about the nights

SFiST

Field Notes: The Cockettes’ Tahara, Christmas Bar, and SCRAP Jewelry Pop-Up

This week: 1960s gems at SCRAP, Muni’s holiday wrap artist, and Deck the Halls out the wazoo. Plus, queer performer and activist Tahara, astronomy talks, queer land stewardship, the wildlife of Yosemite, and ushering in the salmon.

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SFiST

Field Notes: The Cockettes’ Tahara, Christmas Bar, and SCRAP Jewelry Pop-Up

SFiST

Saturday Links: Historic SF Mansion Sells for Half Its Original Price, Despite ‘Mansion Shortage’

A shredded cheese recall has expanded to include 1 million bags from major retailers nationwide; the Oakland community packed the venue at a memorial for Laney College coach John Beam Friday; and an 1899 mansion on “Billionaires’ Row” sold for $17.75 million.

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SFiST

Saturday Links: Historic SF Mansion Sells for Half Its Original Price, Despite ‘Mansion Shortage’

SFiST

Anchor Brewing Not Leaving SF, Despite False Report Claiming Otherwise

There hasn’t been any news on the rebirth of Anchor Brewing in a while, but there was some fake news about it this week, as a craft beer publication wrongly claimed the company was leaving SF.

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Anchor Brewing Not Leaving SF, Despite False Report Claiming Otherwise