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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.

14 minutes ago

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This Week In Food: Ciao, Del Popolo

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Ray of Light Theatre Breathes New Life Into Longtime Jackson Square Performance Space

Ray of Light Theatre, the local musical-obsessed theater group that has performed mostly at the Victoria Theater in the Mission District for much of its 25 years of existence, has a new home downtown.

1 hour ago

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Ray of Light Theatre Breathes New Life Into Longtime Jackson Square Performance Space

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Backlash Prompts Safeway to Bring Back Paper Bags With Handles at Some Stores

Safeway recently eliminated handles on its paper bags, citing supply chain shortages, but after receiving complaints, the company has since restocked the original bags with handles at some of its locations.

1 hour ago

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Backlash Prompts Safeway to Bring Back Paper Bags With Handles at Some Stores

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Evidence of Human Remains, But No Body, Found In Yard During Search Related to Kristin Smart Case

Investigators continue to search the San Luis Obispo County home and backyard of Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, who was convicted of killing fellow Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996. And some gruesome evidence has been found.

3 hours ago

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Evidence of Human Remains, But No Body, Found In Yard During Search Related to Kristin Smart Case

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Newsom declines to weigh in on heated race to replace Pelosi in Congress

The governor said he had not paid attention to the most closely watched race on San Francisco’s June 2 primary ballot.

3 hours ago

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Newsom declines to weigh in on heated race to replace Pelosi in Congress

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19th Avenue Is Once Again Closed For Roadwork This Weekend

Both the northbound and southbound lanes of 19th Avenue (Highway 1) in San Francisco are closed this weekend as Caltrans continues repaving the roadway.

3 hours ago

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19th Avenue Is Once Again Closed For Roadwork This Weekend

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Controversial Leftist Hasan Piker, Other Out-of-Towners Attend Chakrabarti Rally

House candidate Saikat Chakrabarti is contending with being an outsider to the local political establishment by embracing creator-driven media and hosting other outside progressives at his rallies, including incendiary leftwing commentator Hasan Piker.

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Controversial Leftist Hasan Piker, Other Out-of-Towners Attend Chakrabarti Rally

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PG&E failed to act on substation damage before crippling December blackout

An independent probe found that high humidity levels inside the Mission substation sparked an outage that left 120,000 customers without power.

6 hours ago

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PG&E failed to act on substation damage before crippling December blackout

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The Valkyries’ encore: 5 storylines to follow throughout the 2026 season

Can Golden State inch closer to owner Joe Lacob’s goal of winning a title within the team’s first five years in the WNBA?

6 hours ago

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The Valkyries’ encore: 5 storylines to follow throughout the 2026 season

Mission Local

Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

Running through Oct. 31 witha panoply of cultural festivals, the entire YBGF season is dedicated to Marcelo Avilés. Read our recommendations. Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

7 hours ago

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Marcelo Avilés, the soul of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

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A night at Oracle Park with Daniel Lurie: The mayor talks Posey, Kerr, and Bay Area sports

Daniel Lurie and Buster Posey are both about revival — one for a city; one for a baseball team.

11 hours ago

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A night at Oracle Park with Daniel Lurie: The mayor talks Posey, Kerr, and Bay Area sports

Mission Local

Catching a wave

At Fort Point. Photo by Walter Mackins. Catching a wave

11 hours ago

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Catching a wave

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PST: Does SF have a trash relationship with trash?

Residents have strong feelings about refuse — including the fact that there never seems to be anywhere to put it.

11 hours ago

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PST: Does SF have a trash relationship with trash?

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SF school board blindsided by new district plan for school closures

Sources say the incident has sharpened tensions between Superintendent Maria Su and several board members.

11 hours ago

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SF school board blindsided by new district plan for school closures

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S.F.'s hottest homegrown establishments are flocking to Mission Bay

When crews broke ground on the Giants’ stadium in 1997, Mission Bay was an old train yard. It's now importing San Francisco's finest. S.F.'s hottest homegrown establishments are flocking to Mission Bay

12 hours ago

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S.F.'s hottest homegrown establishments are flocking to Mission Bay

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‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

Saikat Chakrabarti’s “Change the Party” rally drew many hundreds of attendees, as well as Hasan Piker, the left-wing political commentator. ‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

15 hours ago

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‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior

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At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

City politicos celebrated pragmatism, efficiency, results, public-private partnership, and — everyone present was a fan of Mayor Daniel Lurie. At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

1 day ago

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At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

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Meet the District 4 candidates: What green initiatives can you commit to?

Candidates talked about investing in maintenance at Sunset Boulevard, a green belt corridor in the Sunset. Also: CEQA for new construction. Meet the District 4 candidates: What green initiatives can you commit to?

1 day ago

Mission Local

Meet the District 4 candidates: What green initiatives can you commit to?