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Saikat Chakrabarti forms new 'solidarity' PAC after congressional loss

The SF Solidarity PAC opened by Chakrabarti could spend big on progressive causes near and far. Saikat Chakrabarti forms new 'solidarity' PAC after congressional loss

10 hours ago

Mission Local

Saikat Chakrabarti forms new 'solidarity' PAC after congressional loss

SF Standard

Supervisor moves to freeze $9M for Cal Academy after Standard investigation

If an audit is approved, the city will pause funding to the academy’s beloved aquarium, which is already at risk, according to internal reports.

10 hours ago

SF Standard

Supervisor moves to freeze $9M for Cal Academy after Standard investigation

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Man Found Dead in Bushes on UC Berkeley Campus

UC Berkeley gardeners discover body in bushes on campus; SFPD fears a rise in Pokemon card robberies; and "Last Black Man in San Francisco" director Joe Talbot drops a new ad for his favorite city.

11 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Man Found Dead in Bushes on UC Berkeley Campus

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Actor Colman Domingo Met His Husband In Berkeley Through a ‘Missed Connections’ Ad In 2005

A-list actor Colman Domingo recently reflected on meeting his husband through a rom-com–worthy “Missed Connections” encounter in Berkeley, as well as on his younger days living in SF in the 90s.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Actor Colman Domingo Met His Husband In Berkeley Through a ‘Missed Connections’ Ad In 2005

SFiST

This Week In Food: Farewell to Shuggie's and Anomaly, Bonjour to Esme

It's a week that has seen three high-profile closure announcements as well as fire-caused closure at Che Fico, but on the brighter side, Esme is now softly open on Divis, and we have more in This Week In Food.

14 hours ago

SFiST

This Week In Food: Farewell to Shuggie's and Anomaly, Bonjour to Esme

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: How the National Women’s Soccer League built a winning culture

NWSL COO Sarah Jones Simmer joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how the league has adapted to surging interest and rapid expansion.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: How the National Women’s Soccer League built a winning culture

Mission Local

Tenderloin Buzz: 'Safe Zone' in the works, Sunday Streets returns

"Tenderloin Buzz" is a recurring update on changes, tidbits and other news from the Tenderloin. Got news? Send us tips at tips@missionlocal.com. We’ve been hearing for months that the “safe [...] Tenderloin Buzz: 'Safe Zone' in the works, Sunday Streets returns

15 hours ago

Mission Local

Tenderloin Buzz: 'Safe Zone' in the works, Sunday Streets returns

SFiST

Che Fico Temporarily Closed Due to Damage From Thursday Fire

Chef-owner David Nayfeld said in a social media video Friday morning that Divisadero hot spot Che Fico, which had a fire in a chimney flue Thursday, suffered some damage and will have to close for an indeterminate period of time.

16 hours ago

SFiST

Che Fico Temporarily Closed Due to Damage From Thursday Fire

SFiST

Massive Blaze In Tracy Destroys One-Million-Square-Foot Warehouse, No Injuries Reported

Fortunately no one was injured when a one-million-square-foot Tracy warehouse owned by a medical supply distributor was rapidly engulfed in flames Thursday, after a fire broke out on the roof and caused it to collapse.

17 hours ago

SFiST

Massive Blaze In Tracy Destroys One-Million-Square-Foot Warehouse, No Injuries Reported

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets

This week’s buzz brings updates from across the Richmond, including an unprecedented matcha tea shop in the city and storefronts beyond the more popular corridors. Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets

17 hours ago

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets

SF Standard

The brewery locals love is opening in the place locals love to hate

This summer, Woods Beer & Wine Co. will take over part of the former Fisherman’s Grotto space for an extended pop-up with a full liquor license.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

The brewery locals love is opening in the place locals love to hate

SFiST

Friday Morning Constitutional: Two People Shot Near Alameda Beach

Two people were shot and wounded near Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda Thursday night; two women who were likely sleeping on a Santa Cruz beach were swept into the ocean by a rising tide; and more women describe sexual harassment and worse inside Cesar Chavez's farmworker movement.

19 hours ago

SFiST

Friday Morning Constitutional: Two People Shot Near Alameda Beach

Mission Local

‘Not just lanterns and dragons:’ Mural depicts Chinatown through a child’s eyes

Artist and labor organizer Kayan Cheung-Miaw talks about Chinatown, organizing and learning how to draw from a 6 year-old. ‘Not just lanterns and dragons:’ Mural depicts Chinatown through a child’s eyes

21 hours ago

Mission Local

‘Not just lanterns and dragons:’ Mural depicts Chinatown through a child’s eyes

SF Standard

Court uses flawed metrics in battle with pretrial diversion nonprofit, sheriff claims

Superior Court wants to hand the responsibilities of the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project to the Probation Department.

22 hours ago

SF Standard

Court uses flawed metrics in battle with pretrial diversion nonprofit, sheriff claims

SF Standard

For months, Wiener had a clear path to Congress. Now, not so much

The state senator has long been the front-runner to fill Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress. But voter data from the primary shows Connie Chan has a shot.

22 hours ago

SF Standard

For months, Wiener had a clear path to Congress. Now, not so much

Mission Local

It happened

At 23rd and Mission Streets. Photo by Jay A. Martin. It happened

22 hours ago

Mission Local

It happened

SF Standard

The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for June 12-14 in San Francisco

It’s beautiful out, San Francisco. We’re pairing the high UV index with house music, World Cup watch parties, an outdoor movie night, and more.

22 hours ago

SF Standard

The Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for June 12-14 in San Francisco

Mission Local

Tenderloin at risk of losing yet another public space

San Francisco cuts funding for ‘oasis’ at Turk and Hyde, site of former drug-filled lot. Supervisor Mahmood is scrambling to keep it open. Tenderloin at risk of losing yet another public space

23 hours ago

Mission Local

Tenderloin at risk of losing yet another public space