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Slushies, a Barney costume, a march from OpenAI to Anthropic: Inside SF’s anti-AI protest

Dubbed “Freeze AI on Slushy Day,” the march wound from OpenAI’s Mission Bay HQ to Anthropic and Google, with a detour to jeer at a16z.

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Slushies, a Barney costume, a march from OpenAI to Anthropic: Inside SF’s anti-AI protest

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Bay Area Congressman Ro Khanna Says He Was Detained By Israeli Military In West Bank

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Milpitas, and part of San Jose, was on a three-day tour of the West Bank when he said he was detained Saturday by Israeli settlers and military personnel.

9 hours ago

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Bay Area Congressman Ro Khanna Says He Was Detained By Israeli Military In West Bank

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Meta Disables Misguided AI Image-Grabbing Feature

And just like that, Meta caved to public pressure amid a swift backlash over its recently launched Muse Image tool, which presented a mountain of privacy concerns. Who the hell is running things over there?

9 hours ago

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Meta Disables Misguided AI Image-Grabbing Feature

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Saturday Links: Valkyries Just Keep Winning

James Oliver Unick was sentenced Friday for the 1982 cold-case murder of Sarah Geer in Cloverdale; dozens gathered for a vigil for a man killed while walking his dog in Oakland; and the Golden State Valkyries just won their 7th consecutive game.

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Saturday Links: Valkyries Just Keep Winning

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San Francisco’s next ace? Giants draft pitcher Jackson Flora with pick No. 4

The right-hander out of UC Santa Barbara immediately becomes the top pitching prospect in the Giants’ farm system.

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San Francisco’s next ace? Giants draft pitcher Jackson Flora with pick No. 4

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The 3 factors powering the Valkyries’ hottest stretch yet

Golden State’s deep bench, lockdown defense, and ability to close out tough opponents have keyed the WNBA’s longest active win streak.

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The 3 factors powering the Valkyries’ hottest stretch yet

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Instagram can’t capture the magic of these California national parks. Go anyway

From peach stands in Modesto to a mirrored glamping cabin in Three Rivers, here's how to do a roadtrip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks right.

18 hours ago

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Instagram can’t capture the magic of these California national parks. Go anyway

Mission Local

Mariposa

At 7th and Market streets. Photo by Michael Santiago. Mariposa

18 hours ago

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Re-opening Great Highway to cars could cost $14 million, city says

Estimates suggest the proposal to re-open the Great Highway to weekday car traffic, which is headed to the ballot, could cost millions. Re-opening Great Highway to cars could cost $14 million, city says

18 hours ago

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Re-opening Great Highway to cars could cost $14 million, city says

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Rich neighbors cite a maple tree in fight to stop a mansion from rising on an empty lot

In one of San Francisco’s grandest neighborhoods, plans for a five-bedroom house — and removal of a mature tree — cause an uproar.

18 hours ago

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Rich neighbors cite a maple tree in fight to stop a mansion from rising on an empty lot

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The Valkyries player who doesn’t play: Miela Sowah is ‘living the dream’ on the sideline

Coach Natalie Nakase said the Australian guard’s role as a WNBA development player is “almost like being an intern.”

18 hours ago

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The Valkyries player who doesn’t play: Miela Sowah is ‘living the dream’ on the sideline

Mission Local

People We Meet: Mark E. Sackett, jack of all ephemera

The Pressroom and Mercantile is SoMa's hidden treasure trove featuring printed matter, antique advertising, and ephemera. People We Meet: Mark E. Sackett, jack of all ephemera

20 hours ago

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People We Meet: Mark E. Sackett, jack of all ephemera

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Day Around the Bay: Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft

The SFPD made 76 arrests in a narcotics operation Wednesday; PG&E is facing a new $22 million from the CPUC for the Mosquito Fire in 2022; and Apple is suing OpenAI over the alleged theft of hardware trade secrets via engineers who used to work for Apple.

1 day ago

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Day Around the Bay: Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft

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Noise Pop to Co-Host Daylong ‘Ferry Fest’ For Ferry Building’s 128th Anniversary Sunday

The second annual Ferry Fest will feature a showcase with nine musical acts from Noise Pop, workshops led by local artists, a wine-tasting pass, and lots of shopping.

1 day ago

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Noise Pop to Co-Host Daylong ‘Ferry Fest’ For Ferry Building’s 128th Anniversary Sunday

Mission Local

A $65K job at Anthropic becomes a flashpoint in S.F’s affordability crisis

The city’s real estate market is going bonkers as Anthropic employees with equity are poised to become rich -- and jack up SF rents. A $65K job at Anthropic becomes a flashpoint in S.F’s affordability crisis

1 day ago

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A $65K job at Anthropic becomes a flashpoint in S.F’s affordability crisis

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Brawl at Giants Game Involving Multiple Women Leads to Four Arrests

Call it yet another sign of the toxic mood surrounding this Giants season, but a brawl broke out near the front row at Oracle Park Thursday night during the Giants-Rockies game, and San Francisco police arrested four people they say were involved.

1 day ago

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Brawl at Giants Game Involving Multiple Women Leads to Four Arrests

Mission Local

Woman-owned skate shop Double Down looks for a new home

The shop closed last month after three years at 14th and Valencia streets. Owner Diana Musa said she's looking for a new home. Woman-owned skate shop Double Down looks for a new home

1 day ago

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Woman-owned skate shop Double Down looks for a new home

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Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city

Also, there are business closures on Valencia and Mission streets. The MCCLA will host its next community meeting next week. Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city

1 day ago

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Mission Buzz: A handful of Mission businesses receive an economic boost from the city