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District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong Launches Contest to Call Out 'Dumb' SF Laws

Newbie SF Supervisor Alan Wong launched a “dumb laws” contest Wednesday inviting residents and small businesses to submit examples of regulations or permit requirements they consider unnecessary, outdated, or overly burdensome, which could potentially be repealed.

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District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong Launches Contest to Call Out 'Dumb' SF Laws

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Mark Bittner, Writer and Musician Known for 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,' Dies at 74

A local celebrity of a very particular kind, Mark Bittner, has passed away, 21 years after he helped put San Francisco's wild parrots on the map in 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.'

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Mark Bittner, Writer and Musician Known for 'The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill,' Dies at 74

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Lucky Grocery Store on Fulton Street In NoPa, Near USF, Set to Close This Fall

Some bad news for NoPa residents who rely on the Lucky supermarket for their groceries: The store is closing later this year because it is not financial viable, parent company Save Mart says.

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Lucky Grocery Store on Fulton Street In NoPa, Near USF, Set to Close This Fall

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Meet the District 4 Candidates: Would you move 1234 Great Highway project forward?

An oceanfront affordable housing project faces funding challenges. Candidates weigh in on what they'd do, if anything, to move it forward. Meet the District 4 Candidates: Would you move 1234 Great Highway project forward?

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Meet the District 4 Candidates: Would you move 1234 Great Highway project forward?

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Man who grappled with Lurie’s security speaks out

Tony Phillips, who lives in a tent in the alley where the rumble took place, said he had no idea he was dealing with the mayor.

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Man who grappled with Lurie’s security speaks out

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BART brutally framemogged by cortisol-spiking Transbay Tube closure

Claims of “BARTmogging” prove greatly exaggerated.

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BART brutally framemogged by cortisol-spiking Transbay Tube closure

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Here's How to Watch Oakland's Celebration of Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Live — With Kehlani!

Oakland is having its big rally at noon in Frank Ogawa Plaza to celebrate hometown Olympian Alysa Liu, who trained at the Oakland Ice Center and grew up in nearby Richmond.

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Here's How to Watch Oakland's Celebration of Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu Live — With Kehlani!

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Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco voters may see three major charter reform measures on the November 2026 ballot — proposals that would reshape how City Hall works while drawing early criticism from labor leaders who say the changes could concentrate power and limit public participation.

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Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

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The British invasion of Bay FC

From deciphering American slang to learning grocery-store etiquette, a contingent that moved to California is quickly adjusting to life in the U.S.

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The British invasion of Bay FC

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Construction Begins on 23-Story UC Berkeley Dorm

The Oakland Police Commission is holding community meetings about hiring a new chief; construction is beginning on what will be the tallest building in Berkeley; and Vallejo just had its first homicide of the year.

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Construction Begins on 23-Story UC Berkeley Dorm

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BookTok takes the wine bar: Downing pinot gris and romantasy at a Berkeley bookstore

At bookshops that double as wine lounges, readers are trading spicy group chats for wine-fueled book clubs.

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BookTok takes the wine bar: Downing pinot gris and romantasy at a Berkeley bookstore

Mission Local

Iran war protest

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Iran war protest

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Ready to rumble: The 37 most powerful labor leaders in San Francisco

Their names and faces are unknown to most San Franciscans. But these are the people who craft law, elect politicians, and run city-shaking strikes.

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Ready to rumble: The 37 most powerful labor leaders in San Francisco

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We found the city’s most expensive gas station. It’s disgusting drivers

The price of a gallon of fuel has jumped nearly a dollar in less than two weeks.

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We found the city’s most expensive gas station. It’s disgusting drivers

Mission Local

16th and Mission: A Bermuda triangle of vice that eludes zoning

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16th and Mission: A Bermuda triangle of vice that eludes zoning

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SFUSD restores 7-period day for middle schools. For one student band, it’s a ‘relief.’

Following outrage, the district reversed a controversial decision to reduce number of classes from a seven to a six period day. SFUSD restores 7-period day for middle schools. For one student band, it’s a ‘relief.’

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SFUSD restores 7-period day for middle schools. For one student band, it’s a ‘relief.’

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Yellow flowers

At Coleridge Mini Park. Photo by David Chalk. Yellow flowers

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Yellow flowers

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‘The mayor should be held accountable:' S.F. man who fought Lurie’s security appears in court

The attorney of Tony Phillips, the man who tussled with Mayor Lurie's bodyguard, accused the mayor of inciting Tenderloin fight. ‘The mayor should be held accountable:' S.F. man who fought Lurie’s security appears in court

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‘The mayor should be held accountable:' S.F. man who fought Lurie’s security appears in court