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Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial

The sentencing of Nima Momeni, who was found guilty in December 2024 of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee, will be delayed again. Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial

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Mission Local

Nima Momeni sentencing delayed again after defense alleges racially biased trial

SF Standard

Donald Luu exits SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce board amid harassment allegations

Board members accused Luu of harassment and assault and threatened to quit en masse — the second scandal to rock the influential Chinatown institution in recent years.

1 hour ago

SF Standard

Donald Luu exits SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce board amid harassment allegations

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SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Man Arrested After Leaving Large Bag of Meth in Ride-Hail Vehicle

A woman was struck by a train in Santa Rosa; a San Francisco man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire near Union Square then assaulting firefighters attempting to extinguish the fire; and SFPD arrested a Sacramento man who left a large bag of meth in a ride-hail vehicle.

4 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Man Arrested After Leaving Large Bag of Meth in Ride-Hail Vehicle

Mission Local

San Francisco drops affordable housing requirement from 15% to 5%

The Board of Supervisors voted to reduce the rate after the city controller warned new housing was too difficult to build. San Francisco drops affordable housing requirement from 15% to 5%

4 hours ago

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San Francisco drops affordable housing requirement from 15% to 5%

Mission Local

S.F. supervisors mandate city-funded supportive housing be drug-free

S.F. supervisors vote to prioritize funding drug-free permanent supportive housing. S.F. supervisors mandate city-funded supportive housing be drug-free

4 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. supervisors mandate city-funded supportive housing be drug-free

SFiST

Three Missing, at Least One Dead After Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz

A pontoon-type boat carrying around 20 people sank in San Francisco Bay Tuesday afternoon, possibly after a vessel fire, and at least one person is dead and three others are missing — updated from two.

6 hours ago

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Three Missing, at Least One Dead After Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz

SF Standard

Update: Boat sinks near Alcatraz, killing one and leaving three missing in the Bay

A pontoon boat with 20 passengers sank between the island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Rescue operations continue.

6 hours ago

SF Standard

Update: Boat sinks near Alcatraz, killing one and leaving three missing in the Bay

Mission Local

San Francisco supervisors pass sweeping changes to city code

Some supervisors argue Mandelman’s 362-page ordinance is too complicated for a single vote. It passed anyway. San Francisco supervisors pass sweeping changes to city code

6 hours ago

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San Francisco supervisors pass sweeping changes to city code

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: Analyzing the Valkyries’ surprise championship push

Golden State’s seven-game winning streak is the longest in the WNBA.

7 hours ago

SF Standard

‘Section 415’ podcast: Analyzing the Valkyries’ surprise championship push

SFiST

Four SF Grocery Outlet Stores Are Now Using Facial Recognition Software at Entrances

Grocery Outlet has begun installing technology at several Bay Area locations, which stores images of customers’ faces alongside security camera footage and compares it against a “watchlist” with info about suspected criminal activity shared by other retailers.

9 hours ago

SFiST

Four SF Grocery Outlet Stores Are Now Using Facial Recognition Software at Entrances

SFiST

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car On Sixth Street

A man who was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday in SoMa has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, marking the city's 12th pedestrian death of the year to date.

9 hours ago

SFiST

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car On Sixth Street

Mission Local

Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

A man died after a vehicle struck him on Sixth Street in SoMa early Tuesday, according to the San Francisco Police Department Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

10 hours ago

Mission Local

Man struck by car in SoMa Tuesday morning dies in hospital

SFiST

Trans March Organizers Protest Police Overreach, Seek for Charges to Be Dropped Against Vandalism Suspects

Organizers of this year's Trans March say that the events that unfolded during and after the march were an example of clear police overreach, and they are seeking policy change from city leaders as well as the dropping of charges against four individuals.

11 hours ago

SFiST

Trans March Organizers Protest Police Overreach, Seek for Charges to Be Dropped Against Vandalism Suspects

SF Standard

Rob Manfred explains Giants’ Pride Night miscues, talks 2028 All-Star Game ‘option’

After an MLB Players’ Association representative said he believes “San Francisco is the site,” for the 2028 All-Star Game, the MLB Commissioner said it’s not a done deal.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Rob Manfred explains Giants’ Pride Night miscues, talks 2028 All-Star Game ‘option’

SF Standard

Getting drafted by the Warriors was a ‘great experience.’ Then came the antisemitism

Golden State’s second-round draft pick, Lajae Jones, is an Israeli American who has experienced hate on social media.

11 hours ago

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Getting drafted by the Warriors was a ‘great experience.’ Then came the antisemitism

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Uber Is Blaming Waymo For July 4th Traffic Fiasco In SF

As San Francisco city leaders continue to assess what went wrong on the night of July 4th to create such a traffic mess around the Marina and Presidio, a letter from Uber points to a few key obstructions caused by — you guessed it — Waymo.

12 hours ago

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Uber Is Blaming Waymo For July 4th Traffic Fiasco In SF

SF Standard

Three grocers walked away from a vacant Fillmore Safeway. Now it’s a political battle

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood argues that the failure to revive the site shows the need for his proposal to bring Mamdani-style government grocery stores to SF.

17 hours ago

SF Standard

Three grocers walked away from a vacant Fillmore Safeway. Now it’s a political battle

Mission Local

Their eyes are watching

On 6th Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Their eyes are watching

17 hours ago

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Their eyes are watching