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Mission Local

‘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

2 hours ago

Mission Local

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

SF Standard

F-bombs and disco balls: Saikat Chakrabarti and Hasan Piker Rally SF

The tech millionaire running for Nancy Pelosi’s seat packed a SoMa club with young progressives — and a few skeptics — for a night that was part rally, part concert.

5 hours ago

SF Standard

F-bombs and disco balls: Saikat Chakrabarti and Hasan Piker Rally SF

SFiST

Hackers Breach Education Platform Used By SF State, UC Berkeley and Thousands Others

Canvas, an educational platform used by thousands of schools globally, including local universities, was shut down by a group of hackers who are threatening to release students’ data if the company or its clients don’t pay their ransom.

9 hours ago

SFiST

Hackers Breach Education Platform Used By SF State, UC Berkeley and Thousands Others

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SFiST

Arizona Man Arrested In Check-Washing Scheme That Targeted Napa Residents

Dozens of Napa County homeowners now have some answers as to why their property tax payments had not made it to the county tax collector this spring, and/or why the checks were getting deposited in other states.

13 hours ago

SFiST

Arizona Man Arrested In Check-Washing Scheme That Targeted Napa Residents

SF Standard

‘In it to win’: Chakrabarti commits to spending what he has to on SF congressional race

In a wide-ranging interview with The Standard, he told us there’s no limit to how deeply he’ll plumb his wallet.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

‘In it to win’: Chakrabarti commits to spending what he has to on SF congressional race

SFiST

SFist Is Seeking a Contributing Editor

SFist has an opening for a motivated newshound with weekend availability, and a deep knowledge of the Bay Area.

14 hours ago

SFiST

SFist Is Seeking a Contributing Editor

SFiST

Polenta, San Francisco's Newest Regional Italian Restaurant, Quietly Opens In Alamo Square

It's still in soft-opening mode, but a much anticipated new trattoria devoted to the cuisine of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy has made a quiet debut at long last in Alamo Square.

14 hours ago

SFiST

Polenta, San Francisco's Newest Regional Italian Restaurant, Quietly Opens In Alamo Square

SF Standard

A firefighter attacked a sheriff in Original Joe’s. He’s getting a slap on the wrist

Eigil Qwist is getting diversion for the alleged assault, which critics say is an example of a two-tier justice system.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

A firefighter attacked a sheriff in Original Joe’s. He’s getting a slap on the wrist

SFiST

Half a Million More Tourists Are Expected to Visit SF This Year Than In 2025

SF has experienced two years of straight growth for the first time since 2019, with an additional 500,000 tourists expected to visit the city in 2026 compared to 2025, but hotel occupancy rates are still much lower than pre-pandemic levels.

14 hours ago

SFiST

Half a Million More Tourists Are Expected to Visit SF This Year Than In 2025

Mission Local

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

14 hours ago

Mission Local

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

SF Standard

A Fillmore co-op was a refuge for Black families. Now it’s evicting them

A historic complex, built as protection from displacement, becomes a symbol of a growing eviction crisis.

14 hours ago

SF Standard

A Fillmore co-op was a refuge for Black families. Now it’s evicting them

Mission Local

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?

15 hours ago

Mission Local

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

Mission Local

Explore: $8M going to S.F. ballot measures

The majority of the ballot measure money raised for the San Francisco June election is going to dueling business tax measures. Explore: $8M going to S.F. ballot measures

16 hours ago

Mission Local

Explore: $8M going to S.F. ballot measures

Mission Local

Bayview Buzz: Makers space to open, artists' space to close

A retail market for Bayview makers is coming to Third Street. Plus: A street renaming and the final phase of Hunters View complete. Bayview Buzz: Makers space to open, artists' space to close

16 hours ago

Mission Local

Bayview Buzz: Makers space to open, artists' space to close

SFiST

Chonkers the Stellar Sea Lion Appears to Have Left the Bay For Now

After an unusually long stay among his smaller California sea lion brethren on the floating docks by Pier 39, which ended up making national news, Chonkers the enormous Stellar sea lion seems to have left the area.

16 hours ago

SFiST

Chonkers the Stellar Sea Lion Appears to Have Left the Bay For Now

SF Standard

The $1 billion bet: The Bay Area is at the cutting edge of a women’s sports boom

From the Golden State Valkyries to Bay FC and beyond, a region where teams once folded is now a national hub.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

The $1 billion bet: The Bay Area is at the cutting edge of a women’s sports boom

SF Standard

Clement Street’s next food destination isn’t a restaurant

The old Spanish Table space is getting a new life as Kitchen Commons, a culinary supply store from the co-owner of Liholiho Yacht Club.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

Clement Street’s next food destination isn’t a restaurant

Mission Local

Votar

On 16th Street. Photo by Michael Santiago. Votar

22 hours ago

Mission Local

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