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She put a box of trinkets by her stoop. The Castro fell in love.

A curbside 'take a trinket, leave a trinket' box has evolved into a hub with toys, notes, games and queer joy. She put a box of trinkets by her stoop. The Castro fell in love.

6 hours ago

Mission Local

She put a box of trinkets by her stoop. The Castro fell in love.

SF Standard

‘Still time to turn things around’: Ray, Arráez flinch at possible tense trade deadline

It’s way too early for Giants trade deadline predictions, but Robbie Ray and Luis Arráez know the drill

6 hours ago

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‘Still time to turn things around’: Ray, Arráez flinch at possible tense trade deadline

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After 5 games, the Valkyries are still searching for a new identity

Golden State split its two-game road trip to New York and Indiana

7 hours ago

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After 5 games, the Valkyries are still searching for a new identity

Mission Local

Be safe

At Hyde and Turk Streets. Photo by Beth Winegarner. Be safe

7 hours ago

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Be safe

SF Standard

Homeless in Silicon Valley, jailed at 18, now UC Berkeley’s top graduate at 43

Charles Long spent decades navigating incarceration, homelessness, and hard reinvention. Berkeley’s highest honor was never the destination — just the latest stop.

7 hours ago

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Homeless in Silicon Valley, jailed at 18, now UC Berkeley’s top graduate at 43

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Redemption at the Symphony, an A-lister’s Sunset endorsement, and Lena and Michael in bed

Also in The Waggle this week, a Daniel Lurie-themed gay porn shoot, drama over a VC retreat, and one very lucky celebrity dog.

7 hours ago

SF Standard

Redemption at the Symphony, an A-lister’s Sunset endorsement, and Lena and Michael in bed

Mission Local

People We Meet: Jeff Murray documents the Excelsior, in film

Jeff Murray has been shooting on film since 2012. To him, the art isn't just about the aesthetics, but also the anticipation. People We Meet: Jeff Murray documents the Excelsior, in film

8 hours ago

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People We Meet: Jeff Murray documents the Excelsior, in film

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Day Around the Bay: East Bay Activists Hold ‘Die-In’ Amid Medi-Cal, CalFresh Cuts

Two East Bay middle school students had to be airlifted to a burn center after a spill in their science lab; a tank containing toxic chemicals in Southern California is under threat of exploding at any moment; and activists held a protest in East Oakland over cuts to government programs.

17 hours ago

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Day Around the Bay: East Bay Activists Hold ‘Die-In’ Amid Medi-Cal, CalFresh Cuts

Mission Local

Saikat vs. Sergey: S.F. congressional candidate puts $500K toward ‘Overpaid CEO tax’

Wealthy aspirant for Nancy Pelosi’s seat counters donation from Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who recently gave $500K against the measure. Saikat vs. Sergey: S.F. congressional candidate puts $500K toward ‘Overpaid CEO tax’

17 hours ago

Mission Local

Saikat vs. Sergey: S.F. congressional candidate puts $500K toward ‘Overpaid CEO tax’

Mission Local

Election extra! Saikat Chakrabarti nabs Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsement, 2nd Squad member to back him

Election Extras! Endorsements, the best mailers of the election so far and insights from the campaign finance releases Election extra! Saikat Chakrabarti nabs Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsement, 2nd Squad member to back him

19 hours ago

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Election extra! Saikat Chakrabarti nabs Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsement, 2nd Squad member to back him

SFiST

Newsom Blast Chevron’s High Prices, Tells California Drivers to Get Gas Elsewhere

Drivers in California are urged to avoid filling up at Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend, as Governor Newsom says its prices are much higher than unbranded stations that sell the same gas.

19 hours ago

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Newsom Blast Chevron’s High Prices, Tells California Drivers to Get Gas Elsewhere

SFiST

Zendaya and Tom Holland Adopt New Dog at Oakland Shelter

Zendaya and Tom Holland recently adopted their third dog from a shelter while visiting Zendaya's family in Oakland.

21 hours ago

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Zendaya and Tom Holland Adopt New Dog at Oakland Shelter

SFiST

Cliff's Variety Plans to Celebrate 90 Years With Big Party In the Castro

In honor of its 90th year in business, Cliff's Variety is planning a huge celebration with drag and live music performances on June 6.

21 hours ago

SFiST

Cliff's Variety Plans to Celebrate 90 Years With Big Party In the Castro

SFiST

This Week In Food: New Napa Restaurant From SPQR's Matt Accarrino on Its Way

A new Napa restaurant is on the way from SPQR's Matt Accarrino, Casa Sofia Kitchen & Bar just debuted near the ballpark, and Che Fico's cocktail bar Golden Rule opens this weekend next to the Chase Center, all in This Week In Food.

23 hours ago

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This Week In Food: New Napa Restaurant From SPQR's Matt Accarrino on Its Way

SFiST

East Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme That Spanned Nearly 30 Years

A former financial advisor from Danville faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding 93 investors of $9.5 million over three decades following an FBI and IRS investigation.

23 hours ago

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East Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme That Spanned Nearly 30 Years

Mission Local

Sunset Buzz: Stern Grove lottery, trash can democracy, and black sesame creme brûlée

A lot of neighborhood upkeep news this week: park playground fixes, 19th Avenue repaving and trash can placements. Sunset Buzz: Stern Grove lottery, trash can democracy, and black sesame creme brûlée

23 hours ago

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Sunset Buzz: Stern Grove lottery, trash can democracy, and black sesame creme brûlée

SF Standard

Why this team will bring the Bay Area its next championship

As Bay Area sports franchises fade from their golden eras, the Valkyries already have the bones of a title contender in just their second year of existence

1 day ago

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Why this team will bring the Bay Area its next championship

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Sheriff’s deputies recorded group strip search of women: lawsuit

A group of 20 women called the incident degrading and claimed it violated their civil rights and right to privacy.

1 day ago

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Sheriff’s deputies recorded group strip search of women: lawsuit