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After years of delays, a cult-favorite bakery opens a massive SoMa cafe

Saltwater Bakeshop brings its popular orange-blossom cardamom buns and sourdough boules to a permanent home.

28 minutes ago

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After years of delays, a cult-favorite bakery opens a massive SoMa cafe

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Monday Morning Headlines: Mayor Lurie Continues to Have High Approval Rating

Mayor Daniel Lurie continues to enjoy a high overall approval rating in a new poll; authorities in Santa Clara continue to monitor the hantavirus cruise ship passenger; and gray whales seem to be hanging out longer in the Bay.

42 minutes ago

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Monday Morning Headlines: Mayor Lurie Continues to Have High Approval Rating

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A Bay Area student was accused of AI cheating. Now it’s a civil rights lawsuit

A Palo Alto sophomore sued his high school, claiming he was unfairly punished for a faulty AI-detection tool.

4 hours ago

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A Bay Area student was accused of AI cheating. Now it’s a civil rights lawsuit

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Berkeley — the first U.S. sanctuary city — reconsiders surveillance expansion with Flock

It joins a growing number of jurisdictions that are scaling back, or canceling, contracts with the controversial spytech company.

4 hours ago

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Berkeley — the first U.S. sanctuary city — reconsiders surveillance expansion with Flock

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Pelosi breaks silence on her home district’s congressional race

Also in today’s Power Play: The arts director is missing and Garry Tan is handing out awards.

4 hours ago

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Pelosi breaks silence on her home district’s congressional race

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The best vibe in basketball? Valkyries fans say ‘there’s no place like Ballhalla’

Fans of the Bay Area’s WNBA team believe the atmosphere they have cultivated inside Chase Center is “unlike any professional sports anywhere.”

4 hours ago

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The best vibe in basketball? Valkyries fans say ‘there’s no place like Ballhalla’

Mission Local

Conejito y bebe

At 16th Street. Photo by Michael Santiago. Conejito y bebe

4 hours ago

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Conejito y bebe

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Breed appointed supervisor to help her get Bloomberg job, close aides say

Now Stephen Sherrill is running to keep his District 2 seat.

6 hours ago

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Breed appointed supervisor to help her get Bloomberg job, close aides say

Mission Local

London Breed said she’d appoint Stephen Sherrill to curry favor with Bloomberg, 2 former staffers say

Former staffers' statements are first on-record allegations of compromised appointment process, and buttressed by additional materials reviewed by Mission Local. London Breed said she’d appoint Stephen Sherrill to curry favor with Bloomberg, 2 former staffers say

6 hours ago

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London Breed said she’d appoint Stephen Sherrill to curry favor with Bloomberg, 2 former staffers say

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S.F. nurses demanding Kaiser help colleague who may lose job over delayed DACA renewal

A San Francisco Kaiser nurse faces potential job loss after federal delays stalled her DACA renewal. S.F. nurses demanding Kaiser help colleague who may lose job over delayed DACA renewal

7 hours ago

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S.F. nurses demanding Kaiser help colleague who may lose job over delayed DACA renewal

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Sunday Links: Lyft Passenger Killed After Running on North Bay Freeway

A Lyft passenger was killed while running on the shoulder of I-80 in Vallejo; police in Santa Clara found a body inside a burned out home following a shooting; and Dave Coulier shares a health update.

21 hours ago

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Sunday Links: Lyft Passenger Killed After Running on North Bay Freeway

Mission Local

Penthouse apartment

At Golden Gate Park. Photo by Junyao Yang. Penthouse apartment

1 day ago

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Penthouse apartment

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Newly signed Valkyries star Gabby Williams was once a Mission Rec Rebel

Gabby Williams, who makes her Valkyries debut on Sunday, started hooping at the Mission Rec Center before going pro. Newly signed Valkyries star Gabby Williams was once a Mission Rec Rebel

1 day ago

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Newly signed Valkyries star Gabby Williams was once a Mission Rec Rebel

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Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's District 4 supervisor race

Five candidates have filed to run for District 4 supervisor in the June 2 primary election. Read about where they stand on policy issues. Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's District 4 supervisor race

1 day ago

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Meet the Candidates: San Francisco's District 4 supervisor race

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San Jose Parents Found Guilty of Murder In Fentanyl Overdose Death of Toddler

Two San Jose parents were found guilty of second degree murder Friday in the 2023 overdose death of their 18-month-old daughter Winter.

1 day ago

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San Jose Parents Found Guilty of Murder In Fentanyl Overdose Death of Toddler

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Day Around the Bay: Low-Income California Families With Newborns to Receive 400 Free Diapers

The purple waves on the Point Reyes coast last weekend were likely tiny marine animals; flights in and out of SFO were delayed Friday due to low visibility; and low-income families in California will soon be receiving 400 free diapers when a new baby is born.

2 days ago

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Day Around the Bay: Low-Income California Families With Newborns to Receive 400 Free Diapers

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SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

The man hired to help hold the SF Sheriff’s Department accountable has faced repeated law enforcement encounters, parole violations, and allegations of violence against women, which he consistently denies or attributes to bias, misunderstanding, or retaliation.

2 days ago

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SF Jail Oversight Leader Faces Allegations of Violence Against Women, Multiple Parole Violations

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This Week In Food: Ciao, Del Popolo

Polenta debuts in Alamo Square, Del Popolo slings its final (non-frozen) pies, and the East Bay's takeout staple Grégoire opens in the Inner Sunset, all in This Week In Food.

2 days ago

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This Week In Food: Ciao, Del Popolo