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170 rape kits, 1 rape prosecution: New SFPD data shows sexual assault cases stalling

Victims are getting exams within days. It can take police investigators months to even open a case.

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SF Standard

170 rape kits, 1 rape prosecution: New SFPD data shows sexual assault cases stalling

SF Standard

At San Francisco’s newest climbing gym, failing is part of the point

At California Climbing Collective, an independent SoMa gym, climbers can forget about grades, try new styles, and focus on community over competition.

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SF Standard

At San Francisco’s newest climbing gym, failing is part of the point

Mission Local

Beauty and the Bougainvillea

At Duboce Park. Photo by Zachary Smith. Beauty and the Bougainvillea

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Mission Local

Beauty and the Bougainvillea

SF Standard

Even-year magic vs. 2020s dominance: Did the Giants or Dodgers have the better run?

The Brewers eliminated the Dodgers on Thursday night and ensured the Giants’ rivals won’t win a third consecutive World Series.

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SF Standard

Even-year magic vs. 2020s dominance: Did the Giants or Dodgers have the better run?

SF Standard

Myrna Melgar says SF is having a MeToo moment. For her, it’s personal

“ I am disappointed that in a city where we say ‘believe victims’ — I was the only one.”

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SF Standard

Myrna Melgar says SF is having a MeToo moment. For her, it’s personal

SF Standard

The best Halloween events in San Francisco

From haunted houses and movie nights to late-night costume balls and block parties, here’s how to make the most of spooky season.

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SF Standard

The best Halloween events in San Francisco

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Mission Local

Sing Tao's ex-chief has a new outlet — and a favorite for Congress

Joseph Leung was known as the face of Sing Tao. His abrupt retirement from the newspaper stunned his vast following in the Bay Area. Sing Tao's ex-chief has a new outlet — and a favorite for Congress

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Sing Tao's ex-chief has a new outlet — and a favorite for Congress

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Day Around the Bay: SF’s US 101 Bayshore Freeway Southbound Lanes to Close This Weekend

The DOJ is suing California, alleging over 20,000 noncitizens are unlawfully registered to vote; Supervisor Mahmood called the zombie video game set in the Tenderloin “deeply disturbing;” and all southbound lanes on part of Highway 101 will be closed.

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SFiST

Day Around the Bay: SF’s US 101 Bayshore Freeway Southbound Lanes to Close This Weekend

SF Standard

Manny Yekutiel’s campaign hasn’t repaid $255k in public financing yet, city says

Manny Yekutiel says suspended, not ended — a distinction that could determine whether he must return $255,000 in taxpayer funds.

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SF Standard

Manny Yekutiel’s campaign hasn’t repaid $255k in public financing yet, city says

SFiST

Hawaii Mother Sues OpenAI Over Children’s Data as Eight States File Separate Lawsuits

OpenAI is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from a Hawaii mother who alleges ChatGPT collected sensitive information from her children without parental consent, while eight states have filed separate suits.

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SFiST

Hawaii Mother Sues OpenAI Over Children’s Data as Eight States File Separate Lawsuits

Mission Local

Meet the District 10 Candidates: Does Third Street need an AutoZone?

This year, AutoZone felt the heat after a controversial decision approved it to replace a former Walgreens. Here's what the candidates think. Meet the District 10 Candidates: Does Third Street need an AutoZone?

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Mission Local

Meet the District 10 Candidates: Does Third Street need an AutoZone?

SFiST

New Mid-Market Arts District Launches With $500K Investment From SF Billionaires

SF business leaders and wealthy donors are funding a new Mid-Market arts district, which launches alongside a free festival Saturday, as a growing number of Bay Area artists call for a boycott of events funded by billionaires.

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SFiST

New Mid-Market Arts District Launches With $500K Investment From SF Billionaires

SFiST

Man Killed In Scooter Crash During Apparent Police Chase In SF Was Wanted for Ankle Monitor Violation

A police chase in SF's SoMa district that led to the death of a man on Monday now has some further details, and it appears the man was being pursued for not charging his ankle monitor.

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SFiST

Man Killed In Scooter Crash During Apparent Police Chase In SF Was Wanted for Ankle Monitor Violation

Mission Local

S.F. court rejects DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of allegedly biased judge

An end to blanket challenges? Two days after ruling in favor of DA, sudden reversal lets Michelle Tong hear prosecutors’ cases again S.F. court rejects DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of allegedly biased judge

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S.F. court rejects DA Jenkins’ blanket boycott of allegedly biased judge

SFiST

Sheng Thao's Former Chief of Staff Testifies About Mayor's Odd Behavior, Ill-Fated Vietnam Trip

The chief of staff under several Oakland mayors, including former Mayor Sheng Thao, was the first witness called by the prosecution in the federal corruption trial of Thao, Andre Jones, David Duong, and Andy Duong.

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SFiST

Sheng Thao's Former Chief of Staff Testifies About Mayor's Odd Behavior, Ill-Fated Vietnam Trip

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, and tidbits from the Richmond. This week: events across the neighborhood, through the rest of the month. Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

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Richmond Buzz: Spooky rules and “NO EXCEPTIONS”

SFiST

Nordstrom Rack to Reopen In Downtown SF at Former Forever 21 Site

Three years after closing all of its San Francisco stores, Nordstrom Rack will be returning to Union Square in the fall of 2027, joining a growing roster of retailers opening new locations or expanding their presence in downtown SF.

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SFiST

Nordstrom Rack to Reopen In Downtown SF at Former Forever 21 Site

Mission Local

Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What healthcare reforms would you support?

Both Chan and Wiener want Medicare for All, but it faces a steep uphill battle to pass. What other healthcare reforms would they support" Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What healthcare reforms would you support"

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Mission Local

Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: What healthcare reforms would you support?